Mononucleosis Treatment   Treatment of Mononucleosis is largely palliative as the illness tends to resolve on its own.  Often, Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) are used to treat the soreness that is associated with Mononucleosis, aspirin and related medications should be avoided in anyone under 25 with a fever, as this can lead to the development of a serious condition called Reye's Syndrome.  In patients with respiratory problems it may be necessary to utilize corticosteroids if the complications of Mononucleosis threaten respiratory compromise. [4, 5]     Supplements helpful for Mononucleosis   Vitamin C Vitamin C is an essential vitamin for humans.  Vitamin C plays a key role in the function of the immune system.  A deficiency of this vitamin can impair the ability of the body to fight off infection.  Vitamin C has been shown to increase the resistance, as well as assist in the healing process, of several viral diseases and seems to have the effect of inactivating the viral particles.  It is equally apparent that it is necessary for Vitamin C to be taken to bowel tolerance to have the most therapeutic effect.  One's bowel tolerance for Vitamin C actually increases when persons are presented with an active illness. [6, 7, 8]   Vitamin A Vitamin A is one of the fat soluble vitamins and is actually composed of a related group of compounds.  Vitamin A is a nutrient, critical for Embryonic development, immune function, vision, and may also have an anticancer role, though its mechanism is unclear.  It has been observed that in children with low Vitamin A status exhibit a higher rate of respiratory infections as well as increased mortality from infections.  High doses of Vitamin A have also been used for treating viral infections in both children and adults. Care must be taken when higher doses of Vitamin A are ingested.  Hypervitaminosis A is a possible complication and is a serious condition, therefore doses must be limited to only a few days duration. [9, 10, 11]   Selenium Selenium is a mineral that is essential to the overall health of humans, as it functions in a variety of systems in the body, most notably, the immune system.  Selenium deficiency is associated with decreases in immune function. Not only does Selenium supplementation prevent decreases in immune function, it also increases the activity of white blood cells that help to fight off viral infections. [12, 13]   Zinc Zinc is an essential nutrient that has a key role in numerous physiological functions, including the immune system.  Zinc may promote the destruction of foreign bacteria, and help to scavenge free radicals.  Zinc deficiency can result in the dysfunction of the T cells of the immune system.  Zinc also assists the Thymus gland in its function of stimulating and coordinating the immune system.  Zinc may also directly inhibit the growth of viruses. [14, 15]     Learn More About Mononucleosis Introduction to Mononucleosis Mononucleosis Treatment Products helpful for Mononucleosis Go Back Learn More

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