Super Immune Builder Drink

Immune changes caused by the COVID virus can lead to cytokine production and greater disease severity.[1] Supporting the body’s immune response during illness is crucial, and one powerful immunomodulatory food is garlic. Garlic is rich in organosulfur compounds such as allicin, which is powerful for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects.[2] During illness, the digestive system works less effectively.[3] Garlic and lemon support both the digestive and the immune system, particularly in the case of COVID.[4] [5] [6] Furthermore, Garlic is a natural antibiotic and shown to help fight a wide spectrum of viruses and bacteria.[7]

NEEDED:

Step 1

Crush 2 cloves of garlic and let sit for 10 minutes (to allow the allinase enzyme to form).

Step 2

Mix 4 ounces (approx. 1 cup) of warm water with the juice of half a lemon.

Step 3

Add crushed garlic to the mixture and blend well. 

Frequency

For infection, drink with each meal. For prevention, drink once daily with a meal.

Research

[1] Townsend, L., Dyer, A. H., Naughton, A., Imangaliyev, S., Dunne, J., Kiersey, R., Holden, D., Mooney, A., Leavy, D., Ridge, K., Sugrue, J., Aldoseri, M., Kelliher, J. H., Hennessy, M., Byrne, D., Browne, P., Bacon, C. L., Doyle, C., O’Riordan, R., … Cheallaigh, C. N. (2021, January 1). Severe covid-19 is characterised by inflammation and immature myeloid cells early in disease progression. medRxiv. Retrieved February 9, 2022, from https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.09.01.21262953v1.full-text

[2] Borlinghaus, J., Foerster Née Reiter, J., Kappler, U., Antelmann, H., Noll, U., Gruhlke, M. C. H., & Slusarenko, A. J. (2021, March 10). Allicin, the odor of freshly crushed garlic: A review of recent progress in understanding Allicin’s effects on cells. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland). Retrieved February 9, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8001868/

[3] Ukleja, A. (2010, February 3). Altered GI motility in critically ill patients. American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Retrieved February 9, 2022, from https://aspenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0884533609357568

[4] Chen, K., Xie, K., Liu, Z., Nakasone, Y., Sakao, K., Hossain, A., & Hou, D.-X. (2019, May 29). Preventive effects and mechanisms of garlic on dyslipidemia and gut microbiome dysbiosis. Nutrients. Retrieved February 9, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6627858/

[5] Wang M;Zhao H;Wen X;Ho CT;Li S; (n.d.). Citrus flavonoids and the intestinal barrier: Interactions and effects. Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety. Retrieved February 9, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33443802/

[6] A;, B. P. D. (n.d.). Hesperidin and SARS-COV-2: New light on the healthy function of citrus fruits. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland). Retrieved February 9, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32823497/

[7] SMT;, K. S. H. R. M. M. G. (n.d.). Garlic (allium sativum L.): A potential unique therapeutic food rich in organosulfur and flavonoid compounds to fight with COVID-19. Nutrition journal. Retrieved February 9, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33208167/