After the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, said that he used honey with lemon to treat his sore throat, we will tell you if taking the mixture helps in the treatment of COVID-19.
The Virtual Library Murciasalud indicates that there are no clinical studies, including those that have not been peer-reviewed. Which guarantee that mixing both products, or some derivative, is effective in managing the cough of patients with COVID-19.
Honey with lemon: other studies honey and its compounds are attracting attention
However, in other studies, honey and its compounds are gaining attention as an effective natural therapy due to their ability to attenuate acute inflammation by enhancing the immune response.
Several studies have shown its potential healing ability against numerous chronic diseases/conditions. Including lung disorders, heart disorders, diabetes, hypertension, autophagy dysfunction, bacterial and fungal infections. More importantly, honey has shown its virucidal effect on various enveloped viruses such as HIV, influenza virus, herpes simplex, and varicella-zoster virus.
Honey may be beneficial for patients with COVID-19, which is caused by an enveloped virus SARS-CoV-2 by stimulating the host’s immune system. As well as improving comorbid conditions and antiviral activities.
But it should NOT be replaced by medication, prevention and consultation.
For patients with mild, moderate or severe disease, the BMJ Best Practice evidence summary on COVID-19 advises using simple measures, such as a teaspoon of the sweetener in those older than one year, as well as “avoid lying on your back” .
On the Mayo Clinic site, though not in the context of COVID-19, Dr. Pritish K. Tosh said that “honey by itself can also be an effective remedy for cough relief.”
“In one study, children between the ages of 1 and 5 with upper respiratory infections were given up to 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) of honey at bedtime. Honey seemed to reduce nocturnal cough, and improve sleep, “said the doctor.
What about the lemon?
The acid in lemon juice will not kill the coronavirus in your body.
The consumption of acidic drinks such as lemon juice has no effect on coronavirus infections. Viral infections spread in the body when viruses enter your cells and make copies of themselves, and then those copies enter new cells and repeat the process.
Lemon juice will not destroy the virus in the body or stop the copying process.
Lemons contain vitamin C, an essential nutrient that is important for overall health. However, there is no evidence that lemons or dietary supplements containing vitamin C can “boost” or “overload” the immune system to protect it from infection.
The best way to stay healthy is to avoid exposure
- Avoid close physical contact with people outside your household and stay home if possible.
- If someone in your household is sick, avoid contact as much as possible.
- Wear a mask when you can’t keep physical distance between your body and people you don’t live with.
- Wash your hands frequently. Use soap and water and rub vigorously for 20 seconds.
- Use hand sanitizer if you’re not near a sink.
Get vaccinated!
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