Respiratory Tract Infections

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Respiratory Tract Infections are Bacterial or Viral Diseases that occur in the Respiratory Tract.

 

These Substances may Prevent Respiratory Tract Infections

Carotenoids

 Beta-Carotene may help to prevent Respiratory Tract Infections.  [1]

 

Immune System Chemicals

 IgG helps to prevent recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections (patients with sub-optimal IgG levels generally experience recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections).  [2]

 IgM helps to prevent recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections (patients with sub-optimal IgM levels generally experience recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections).  [3]

 

Minerals

 Zinc may reduce the incidence of (acute) Lower Respiratory Tract Infections and Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.  [4]

 

Prescribed Medications

 Biostim may help to prevent most types of Respiratory TractInfections and accelerates the recovery from acute Respiratory Tract Infections:  [5]

 

Polyphenols

 Quercetin may help to prevent (upper) Respiratory Tract Infections in persons who undertake intensive Exercise and in healthy persons aged 40+.  [6]

 

Proteins

 Lactoferrin may help to prevent (lower) Respiratory Tract Infections.  [7]

 

Vitamins

 Vitamin A may help to prevent Respiratory Tract Infections.  [8]

 Vitamin B5 deficiency may increase the risk of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.  [9]

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