Dr. Michael Murray The IMMUNE FA CTOR - Natural MediFAQS

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more hospitable environment for the virus. Consuming
plenty of liquids and/or using a vaporizer maintain a
moist respiratory tract that repels viral infection.
Drinking plenty of liquids will also improve the
function of white blood cells by decreasing the
concentration of solutes in the blood.
It should be noted that the type of liquids consumed
is very important. Studies have shown that consuming
concentrated sources of sugars like glucose, fructose,
sucrose, honey or orange juice greatly reduces the
ability of the white blood cells to kill bacteria. Before
being consumed, fruit juices should be greatly diluted.
Drinking concentrated orange juice during a cold
probably does more harm than good.
Avoid Sugar
As mentioned above, sugar consumption, even if
derived from “natural” sources like fruit juices and
honey, can impair immune functions. This impairment
appears to be due to the fact that glucose (blood sugar)
and vitamin C compete for transport sites into the white
blood cells. Decreased vitamin C levels due to excessive
sugar consumption may result in a significant reduction
in white blood cell function.
Take Vitamin C
Many claims have been made about the role of
vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the prevention and
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