BHT and Lithium Orotate for Shingles
Question:
I just read a little blurb regarding incorporating Lysine into daily supplementation to protect ones self from Shingles as Lysine blocksthe Chicken Pox virus.
I note in your catalogue the only items that include Lysine are Power Building packages.
This regimen wouldnt benefit my 85 year old mother although she takesmany supplements.
I note many of her elderly friends do indeed comedown with shingles and I would like to protect her (and myself).
What would you suggest.
Irene
Answer:
Dear Irene
Ive never found lysine to be very effecctive in preventing herpes or shingles attacks.
Howver BHT in doses up to 2 grams daily is very effective in aborting the attacks and preventing their recurrence (preventive doses can be as low as 250 mg daily).
In addition Lithium Orotate seems to greatly reduce the pain and itiching of post-herpetic neuralgia which can linger for months and years after the lesions of shingles have resolved.
Ward Dean M.D.
Before starting a supplement regimen, please consult with your healthcare professional.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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