How to choose the best "epidemic prevention supplies" when COVID-19 and monkeypox viruses are rampant? Expert: Don't buy it without these "3 major features"!
The new coronavirus continues to rage, and monkeypox virus has recently invaded Taiwan. Although people’s awareness of epidemic prevention has increased, various types of anti-epidemic supplies have been produced in response. However, if you choose the wrong type, not only will it have no anti-epidemic effect, but it will also cause harm to the body. How to correctly choose anti-epidemic products to cope with the endless emergence of viruses?
Don’t buy anti-epidemic products without these “3 features”! Is it risky to use “alcohol tank” for disinfection?
Dr. Liu Jimou, a PhD student at National Cheng Kung University, said that when purchasing anti-epidemic supplies, the three major features of “mildness”, “safety” and “effectiveness” should be given priority. Taking common alcohol bottles as an example, the bottle body is easily contaminated with various viruses and bacteria, which in turn increases the risk of infection. Moreover, alcohol spray is more difficult to apply evenly, has limited anti-epidemic effect, and cannot reliably kill enterovirus, norovirus and other infectious diseases. A virus with a “mantle” structure.
Therefore, Dr. Liu Jimou suggested that the public can choose individually packaged alcohol wipes or wet wipes, which are less hygienic than alcohol bottles. Alcohol wipes can form a “coating layer” on objects, making the sterilization effect more reliable. In addition, you can also pay attention to products containing charged and metallic elements (such as palladium alloys made of gold and silver). These two characteristics can truly make various Virus inactivated.
Dr. Liu Jimou reminds that if you are worried that alcohol is too irritating and may damage your skin after long-term use, you can choose a “mousse-like” dry hand sanitizer. The foam is relatively fine, which can really take away the virus on your hands and is less likely to cause damage. hand. The public can also pay attention to whether the product is non-toxic or contains too many additives to prevent infants, children or pets from accidentally eating it. It can also prevent pregnant women from inhaling too many harmful substances, which may harm the health of the fetus.
What are the essential nutrients for epidemic prevention? Expert: Pay attention to “2 major principles” before buying
In addition to “external use”, is it more effective to fight the epidemic through “internal administration”? Dr. Liu Jimou said that for common vitamin C and vitamin B complex foaming tablets, you can pay attention to whether there are added “polysaccharides” ingredients. Polysaccharides are composed of multiple monosaccharide structures and have the effects of regulating physiological functions, enhancing physical strength, and activating immune cells. They do have certain effects in preventing virus invasion and improving immunity.
However, polysaccharides are difficult to be absorbed by the human body and require the action of “enzymes” to convert them into components that the human body can absorb. Therefore, Dr. Liu Jimou explained that polysaccharides should be taken together with “probiotic” ingredients. The polysaccharides are converted and absorbed by the human body; the probiotic flora has the characteristics of activating the gastrointestinal tract and improving the gastrointestinal environment. The two-pronged approach is more effective in improving immunity.
Finally, Dr. Liu Jimou also reminded the public that before purchasing oral anti-epidemic products, they should take two major measures to avoid misuse and ingestion, which may endanger personal health:
Read the signs clearly. The ingredients in the product must be clearly labeled in accordance with the dosage, product name, content, and origin of the product as regulated by regulations. Oral products must also have nutrition labels.
Before purchasing, ask a doctor, pharmacist or nutritionist to truly understand the ingredients of the product and whether it is suitable for you or your children. Misuse may result in less than expected results or even personal discomfort.
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