I also found out that Nasitrol is the spray used in this study, an oft shared RCT of healthcare workers showing 80% risk reduction of Covid. (Were also masked) https://t.co/RzCYcmPIuO 4)
Iota-carrageenan Efficacy of a Nasal Spray Containing Iota-Carrageenan in the Postexposure Prophylaxis of COVID-19 in Hospital Personnel Dedicated to Patients Care with COVID-19 Disease https://t.co/NBlQ5yNF5j
RT @Clean_Air_Club_: 📖 Citations 📖 Carrageenan: https://t.co/XxF5vwS872 Hypromellose: https://t.co/f0G1wbNfFD NONS: https://t.co/1OJkHAB…
@SalvMattera This is at least some evidence. https://t.co/zimlK6XwkZ
@danaparish Many front line workers were using nasal spray under their masks. I've seen Betadine being used by front line workers, even in other nations. They kept it from us because they wanted us to take the vaccine. Some patients were even bottles durin
@interopidum 79% de protection sur cette petite étude https://t.co/UXBnywK1JW
Efficacy of a Nasal Spray Containing Iota-Carrageenan in the Postexposure Prophylaxis of COVID-19 in Hospital Personnel Dedicated to Patients Care with COVID-19 Disease https://t.co/NBlQ5yNF5j
@deeokelly1 It’s all so ridiculous. I also saw this one. https://t.co/E11B7KtH4R
@RogerWagnerMD It’s more accurate to say the data is limited, rather than there is no data. Here’s an example. It’s limited—21 day study, pre-omicron, small sample. But it’s RCT, and the two cases that show up in the tx group appear early, suggesting prior
RT @duncan_shona: A study in Argentina involving 400 hospital workers indicated that a nasal spray containing iota-carrageenan could reduce…
RT @duncan_shona: A study in Argentina involving 400 hospital workers indicated that a nasal spray containing iota-carrageenan could reduce…
A study in Argentina involving 400 hospital workers indicated that a nasal spray containing iota-carrageenan could reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by around 80 percent. https://t.co/NF47bTE44A
@theheatherhogan I've recently added Betadine nasal spray to my precautions in higher risk settings. Here's the study suggesting the possible efficacy of Iota-Carrageenan in reducing risk of contracting COVID-19: https://t.co/duWm57tdz7
@noxygen 💦 Nasal Sprays: A Highly Effective Layer in Covid Safety Here's a Thread on 4 Really Effective Ones Carrageenan https://t.co/qU3wdPShoU Hypromellose https://t.co/tvyWO388wV Nitric Oxide (NONS) https://t.co/H3VIZstCKt Xylitol https://t.co/58a
@noxygen • 📖 Citations 📖 • Carrageenan: https://t.co/qU3wdPShoU Hypromellose: https://t.co/tvyWO388wV Nitric Oxide (NONS): https://t.co/H3VIZstCKt Xylitol: https://t.co/58aSVVE0sU https://t.co/58aSVVE0sU https://t.co/SDoUePRXgh
@lybaspring @Billius27 Secret weapon: Antiviral nasal spray, before and after the gig (and for the following couple of days). https://t.co/OsnzhNi01b.
@Drosera91 @hutchleah 'In this pilot study a nasal spray with I-C showed significant efficacy in preventing COVID-19 in health care workers managing patients with COVID-19 disease.' https://t.co/aDb2KY6p2L
@dizzydizzydazed Here is a real-world study for IC: 394 hospital workers were assigned either iota-carrageenan spray or placebo. In carrageenan group: 2 of 196 got infected (1%), and in placebo group: 10 of 198 got infected (5%): https://t.co/TRjToh8jxF
@TheSpeedofGrace @ApricotTreeCaf1 Even better one here: 400. HCWs, RCT. 21 days. 12 cases identified. 2 in tx group. And those were in first 5 days, suggesting exposure b4 the study: https://t.co/OsnzhNi01b.
@blkMYmorris @Dave99117584 @MalakaGharib I use iota carrageenan spray for potential extra protection, but also try to be mindful of proximity and airflow to avoid inhalation of respiratory aerosols due to the prevalence of asymptomatic transmission. https:
RT @royaleminit: btw in situations where you can't wear a mask, if you can get your hands on a nasal spray that has carrageenan in it there…
RT @royaleminit: btw in situations where you can't wear a mask, if you can get your hands on a nasal spray that has carrageenan in it there…
RT @royaleminit: btw in situations where you can't wear a mask, if you can get your hands on a nasal spray that has carrageenan in it there…
RT @royaleminit: btw in situations where you can't wear a mask, if you can get your hands on a nasal spray that has carrageenan in it there…
RT @royaleminit: btw in situations where you can't wear a mask, if you can get your hands on a nasal spray that has carrageenan in it there…
btw in situations where you can't wear a mask, if you can get your hands on a nasal spray that has carrageenan in it there's studies to suggest that it does inhibit the replication of cvd19 in ur nasal passages. this is the one I use. the study: https://t.
@rockharryhealth @ApricotTreeCaf1 oh that's a new one. thanks. https://t.co/QA0IGcmgc6
@LanceMi85530671 @CharlieHorseToy It's carrageenan spray. https://t.co/dzqjJpqsAj.
@mw_emo_lover @vaodview https://t.co/SBNL80Wh1o https://t.co/7IDxLvN6Ax Here's a few! They refer to some other ones within
Recently, I've been reading about iota-carrageenan as possibly preventing Covid infections in nasal sprays, and just picked up a spray bottle to see. It was $11 and not easy to find in the US from legit sources. https://t.co/E0kVOBhsMu.
RT @Clean_Air_Club_: 📖 Citations 📖 Carrageenan: https://t.co/XxF5vwS872 Hypromellose: https://t.co/f0G1wbNfFD NONS: https://t.co/1OJkHAB…
@AlisonNolan9 Hello Alison. Have you seen this study?https://t.co/3UZG2XQ9LY. If can spare the energy, I would be interested in your assessment. It's small, but double blinded, placebo controlled, and showed an 80% relative risk reduction for COVID infecti
Finally, our task force failed to seek for pharmaceutical intervention (mainly prophylactic antivirals) shown to be effective in reducing number of reproduction: https://t.co/d8GLv2HBZO https://t.co/O9zfJLFgkV) 9/n
NoriZite: a few studies on iota carrageenan, e.g.: In vitro 🧪: https://t.co/2H2d5tU3lG https://t.co/Ueots494Fd Pilot study: 80 % risk reduction (https://t.co/Lex8Z1NMg3) Birmingham Biotech have run some in vitro work and plan to do more: https://t.co/oa6
First I appreciate the Covid article, and the reminder that masks are effective. Yes! They are. But @evolambert missed the mark on Nasal sprays. Iota-carrageenan had a huge effect in 400 health care workers, and wasn’t mentioned. https://t.co/OUZ4UtiuxW.
RT @jroselkim: @hutchleah Here’s a study showing the effectiveness of using a nasal spray with iota-carrageenan (active ingredient in Betad…
RT @jroselkim: @hutchleah Here’s a study showing the effectiveness of using a nasal spray with iota-carrageenan (active ingredient in Betad…
RT @jroselkim: @hutchleah Here’s a study showing the effectiveness of using a nasal spray with iota-carrageenan (active ingredient in Betad…
@hutchleah Here’s a study showing the effectiveness of using a nasal spray with iota-carrageenan (active ingredient in Betadine) for C19 prevention: https://t.co/eOZe0ZJmVx
RT @Clean_Air_Club_: 📖 Citations 📖 Carrageenan: https://t.co/XxF5vwS872 Hypromellose: https://t.co/f0G1wbNfFD NONS: https://t.co/1OJkHAB…
@DeeRene_ Ok bc I spray again when I get home but they always feels silly. going to try the one they mentioned as well bc of the news on carageenen based treatment https://t.co/Z3apJRbTxR
RT @BloodRaven2025: @TheManeCharactr nasal sprays containing Iota-Carrageenan help reduce the risk of covid infection. It's not super new b…
RT @BloodRaven2025: @TheManeCharactr nasal sprays containing Iota-Carrageenan help reduce the risk of covid infection. It's not super new b…
RT @BloodRaven2025: @TheManeCharactr nasal sprays containing Iota-Carrageenan help reduce the risk of covid infection. It's not super new b…
@TheManeCharactr nasal sprays containing Iota-Carrageenan help reduce the risk of covid infection. It's not super new but it's another way to reduce your chances of contracting covid https://t.co/CZeMUU7RBq.
@NimatGray @ekverstania The one I use is based on carrageenan—a common food additive—only two other ingredients, salt and water, just like in this pilot study https://t.co/OsnzhNi01b.
“The results of this study suggest that the Iota-Carrageenan nasal spray is safe and effective to prevent COVID-19 disease in hospital workers managing COVID-19 patients. In our study we identified a risk reduction around 80%.” 11 bucks at the Chemist.
@BoudicaThe @costsofwar1 @DurianLiftOff Also see: 🌿https://t.co/RygV0iqRZ2 🍀
@AokoSneeder @CrsdrLionheart No problem! Of interest also you might wanna consider this article and its results, said Betadine item has this ingredient mentioned here https://t.co/gC6ygEgF7d
@Fab_Fwd I’d add antiviral nasal spray to the mix! Here’s an example. Use it when masks can’t be worn, as a final layer of defence. https://t.co/zimlK6XwkZ
@LeonardiBot this reminds of the Estonian antibody-based nasalspray BioBlock. Good for ~ 6h paper: https://t.co/JVsCxXk8V2 study (it seems to be 44% effective): https://t.co/HKL1C0m1za comparison: algovir is ~ 80% effective: https://t.co/VdrM2hxqfy Bio
Nasal carrageenan increased recovery rates from all colds by 54%, increased recovery rate of 139% for coronavirus, 119% for influenza A and 70% for rhinovirus infections. The 13.7-day colds were shortened by 3.8 days (28% reduction), and 8.8-day colds by 1
@Sabrina_Poirier @jenniferhulme & 2 ⬇️ So it may be helpful, but isn’t something to be solely relied on (best used in conjunction with a number of other treatments & preventative measures).
@Sabrina_Poirier @jenniferhulme Related studies on iota-carrageenan nasal sprays: https://t.co/dbWHpfETRu https://t.co/nhmKtg3PKO
@watermelonpunch It's definitely real science and as the primary entry point of the virus, it's the most important study going. Iota-Carageenan is the most effective at this point. https://t.co/PtB9BIv38B https://t.co/PAy2zxk5vX
ok, i did some math around different IC spray formulas, including the one linked there by Dr. Anthony G Payne, Betadine, and this one tested in this study (which also has an 80% relative risk reduction), and // https://t.co/bf0ZTwqB57
RT @Clean_Air_Club_: 📖 Citations 📖 Carrageenan: https://t.co/XxF5vwS872 Hypromellose: https://t.co/f0G1wbNfFD NONS: https://t.co/1OJkHAB…
@syderature For carrageenan: 394 hospital workers were assigned either iota-carrageenan spray or placebo. In carrageenan group: 2 of 196 got infected (1%), and in placebo group: 10 of 198 got infected (5%) https://t.co/TRjToh8jxF
@MindfuLY No, but there are antiviral nasal sprays that really do help. They’re not a replacement for masks, but a great supplement, especially if you have to eat on the flight (or in the airport). https://t.co/zimlK6XwkZ
@KathleenAldrid9 I certainly can't afford that, which is why I continue to focus on prevention. Fully vaxed, mask when shopping and use Betadine spray when not masked. Betadine contains iota-carrageenan which protects against viruses. I have found it at so
@Callirhoe_ Pr préciser j’utilise ce spray en particulier parce qu’il y a des carraghenanes dedans et il y a eu une étude in vivo sur leur efficacité sur le covid. Je te la mets ici : https://t.co/UFfvBNdGU7
@GeauxGabrielle I like the betadine more becasue it uses iota carrageenan which comes form seaweed. https://t.co/qDhpFIFUkN
@hutchleah I've been using Betadine because it contains Iota-Carrageenan and I saw this study: and the conclusion was that it helps to preserve health / prevent the spread of disease! https://t.co/EJOul1v7xA
@GidMK I may have missed it but couldn’t find it. What’s your take on Iota-Carrageenan nasal spray as to helping prevent Covid https://t.co/vuONTMlm2p
@xabitron1 Forgot to include the link to the study https://t.co/zimlK6XwkZ
@NoEmmeG Pieces of protein of the virus that teaches your immune system directly how to block it. Link is about nasal sprays and pic is the one I’ve been using. https://t.co/sXpGMsiNSg https://t.co/dN4PA4jrPA
RT @Paul_Briley: @xabitron1 @thekateblack Actually in Vivo studies have shown just Iota-carrageenan does reduce infection and quite dramati…
@xabitron1 @thekateblack Actually in Vivo studies have shown just Iota-carrageenan does reduce infection and quite dramatically. https://t.co/0D4bNx8GBr Covid doesn't infect the lungs even though there are ACE2 cells present. Respiratory viruses first inv
@xabitron1 @thekateblack In fact, they may be able to claim just that. 'Efficacy of a Nasal Spray Containing Iota-Carrageenan in the Postexposure Prophylaxis of COVID-19 in Hospital Personnel Dedicated to Patients Care with COVID-19 Disease' https://t.co
@WaltFrench @SillyPutty78 Nope—the one I use contains carrageenan, a common food additive. Two properties: it covers the cells of the sinuses, trapping & blocking virus, and directly kills virus. https://t.co/zimlK6XwkZ
@Annawatton @CTPsychResearch @WicMar @JoanH1999 I haven’t done a thread on this (as far as I can remember!), but I have done some research on this for friends & family. I’d recommend finding one with carragelose / carrageenan as the active ingredient.
RT @eveedream: @RevivalCare @vlamers This is why I use Betadine (as one of multiple layers of protection that includes masks) https://t.co/…
@jllewis30 @EricTopol @eClinicalMed N95 masks should be your primary tool for preventing infections. The vaccines primarily are there to lessen the severity of disease. An additional protection layer while we await nasal vaccine is Iota-Carageenan nasal sp
@YanoRiva @Sante_Gouv @ansm @aur_rousseau @ordre_medecins Vous vous rendez compte l'énergie que je passe à discuter avec quelqu'un qui n'a pas lu la littérature scientifique et pense qu'il sait mieux que les médecins. https://t.co/O9zfJLFgkV https://t.co/O
@TrevorMacKinno9 This simple nasal spray contains a common food additive, and may be of considerable benefit, if this too-small too-brief pilot study proves to be accurate. I use it in situations where masking isn’t possible https://t.co/zimlK6XwkZ
RT @Clean_Air_Club_: 📖 Citations 📖 Carrageenan: https://t.co/XxF5vwS872 Hypromellose: https://t.co/f0G1wbNfFD NONS: https://t.co/1OJkHAB…
@NikkiTNYC @Michael59503746 Yes not in vivo but at least more recent variants. The hospital one was 2021 and that was double blind placebo controlled and also seemed to have clinically significant outcomes. https://t.co/qSQSK5T3nG
@Isanthropia @Michael59503746 Looks like they used cell cultures and wasn’t an in vivo study, BUT they did have human test subjects in this study. So overall the evidence looks good and it’s a product that’s been around a while. https://t.co/SGE6mdw0pm
@vlamers or this - again, not gold standard evidence, but enough for me to think its worth layering. https://t.co/LMNwMx0o6J
@miaoumiaounya ex de source : https://t.co/qmN04Ndg8K
@RevivalCare @vlamers This is why I use Betadine (as one of multiple layers of protection that includes masks) https://t.co/GDwpgQ35ym
@michael_hoerger You've probably seen this one. Is this an unreliable source in general? https://t.co/Z3qheHW3CX
RT @TrollAdopt: As we head into (even more of a) #hellish season for #RespiratoryViruses, a gentle reminder that #IotaCarrageenan nasal spr…
As we head into (even more of a) #hellish season for #RespiratoryViruses, a gentle reminder that #IotaCarrageenan nasal spray is an extra layer of protection against #Covid. In Canada it is available as #BetadineNasalSpray. Godspeed, #Muffins. Stay Safe.
@JuliaIrwinator @DavidJoffe64 @plumskyjam @citainsh @zalaly @Globalbiosec @Mark_Butler_MP It is a carrageena-saline spray https://t.co/YlzA2txuXK
@slinging_hole @IndoTweet1 @maosbot Yes! Shown to be almost 80% protective against C-19 infections in HCW during an early wave. https://t.co/YZjnEZ1oVq https://t.co/0TZ7FXLsdH In Canada, we have Betadine Cold Defense, an inexpensive, over-the-counter s