Tuberculosis
Overview
Tuberculosis, TB, is an acute or chronic infectious disease caused by inhalation of infected droplets of the bacteria - Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis normally remains localized and without symptoms in the Lungs but after years of dormancy progress to its active form - Chronic Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
Prevalence
The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that 33% of the world’s population is latently infected with Tuberculosis.
These Substances may Prevent or Alleviate Tuberculosis
Amino Acids
Arginine may accelerate recovery from Tuberculosis. [1]
Cysteine may break down the Mucous associated with TB in the Respiratory Tract.
Tyrosine may normalize high or low Blood Pressure for TB patients.
Carbohydrates
Beta 1,3 Glucan may suppress Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the Bacteria that causes Tuberculosis). [2]
Lentinan is under investigation as a possible treatment for Tuberculosis.
Electromagnetic Radiation
Sunlight may kill the Mycobacterium tuberculosis Bacteria that causes Tuberculosis and also alleviates the symptoms of Tuberculosis.
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