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Nancy OShea
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February 26, 2023
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A Cure for COVID?

  • February 26, 2023
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Researchers may have found the path to a natural cure for COVID-19

A new peer reviewed study from the Tokyo institute of Technology identified an amino acid that appears to interrupt COVID-19 receptors from infecting other cells.  The amino-acid, ‘5-Aminolevulinic acid (ALA)’, is naturally occurring in spinach, tomatoes, Shitake mushrooms, potatoes, squid, ground beef, wine and soy sauce.

 

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    Nancy OShea
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    March 5, 2023

    We fell into some bad eating habits during COVID lockdown.  Lately, I've endeavored to get back to more sensible meals again. 

     

    We have a great little local sushi restaurant we go to but I don't eat cephalopods (squid, octopus).

     

    At home, I'm using my carbon steel wok more to prepare quick Asian stir fry -- less meat, more seafood, tofu & fresh veggies & mushrooms. I kick up the flavor profile with fresh garlic, ginger, soy sauce & wine.  When I can find them, I add  Sriracha sauce or lemongrass.  It's a bit more prep work for me but the food tastes better than pre-packaged, convenience food.

     

    Spinach ✓✓✓

    Tomatoes ✓✓✓

    Wine ✓✓✓

    Soy sauce ✓✓

    Potato ✓✓

    Shitakes

    Ground beef ✓

    Squid

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    John T Smith
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    March 4, 2023

    spinach - rarely
    tomatoes - often
    Shitake mushrooms - almost never
    potatoes - rarely
    squid - YUCK
    ground beef - sometimes
    wine - glass with dinner
    soy sauce - rarely

     

    Hmm... I'm only partially safe

    Chuck Uebele
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    March 3, 2023

    Guess I better buy some more wine!