Can Vitamin Supplements Prevent Infection? Dr. Mallika Marshall Answers Your Coronavirus Questions

BOSTON (CBS) – As the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow, we are receiving a number of questions from the public. Dr. Mallika Marshall answered some of the questions sent to WBZ-TV’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts. I am a recovering cancer patient. Would cancer be considered an underlying condition? – Harry, Hingham It depends on the type of cancer and where you are in your recovery. But in general, people with cancer are often treated with medications that can weaken their immune system, putting them at greater risk for infection, including the coronavirus. So I would be particularly careful about socially distancing and washing your hands. And I wish you all the best in your recovery. Since the coronavirus attacks weakened immune, why isn’t anybody addressing how to build up a person’s immune system? Such as making sure that your Vitamin D is okay or adding more Vitamin C to your diet? – Robert While social distancing and hand washing is the best way to combat the virus in the moment, we should always try to boost our immune systems, even outside of a pandemic by exercising, getting good sleep, and eating a balanced diet, and checking in with your doctor regularly to look for conditions like Vitamin D deficiency. There is no evidence that Vitamin C supplements will prevent coronavirus infection. I ordered denim masks from a company in Chelsea. Since Chelsea is a hot spot for COVID-19 is it safe to use them? I was planning to wash th...
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