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this also means that a vaccine is not likely to sulfate leads to the massive release of exosomes Germany
be effective over the long term. by the cell. As a corollary, such a deficiency and South
There is a real concern that researchers will would also lead to a release of viruses by the
rush a new SARS-CoV-2 vaccine through the cell, due to an inability to kill them and recover Korea have
evaluation process and in their zealous enthusi- their contents as useful biomaterials. Those both had
asm for coming up with a vaccine will overlook cells that are healthy enough to metabolize the significantly
danger signs. Hopefully, they will not be so viruses gain nutritional benefits from the viral
bold as to mandate the vaccine for the global contents. Thus the viruses strengthen the im- better
population, running the risk of serious adverse mune capacity of macrophages that are capable mortality
outcomes, not to mention vaccine failure. of clearing them. But if most of the macrophages statistics from
are impaired in heparan sulfate supplies, the
VIRUSES AND EXOSOMES viruses will be profusely spread into the blood Covid-19
Exosomes are a fascinating collection of stream and overwhelm the blood’s capacity to than other
small vesicles originally derived from pieces transport them. nations. The
of the cell membrane but encapsulating content Injured cells in the lungs due to toxic expo-
derived from the cell interior. They are released sures from the air can be expected to release vi- cuisine
from the plasma membrane of cells into the ruses and exosomes into the air space. A cough of both
general circulation, usually under conditions is all it takes to propel them out of the body, and countries
of stress. Their size is comparable to the size of a person nearby can easily breathe them in. A
viruses and, just like viruses, they contain a va- compromised immune system in the recipient includes
riety of different biological molecules, including of the virus/exosome will amplify the spread to fermented
proteins, RNA and DNA. Cells communicate others in the vicinity. Perhaps this explains why cabbage as a
messages among one another as packets inside Covid-19 spreads much more easily in places
exosomes; for example, it is believed that exo- with high air pollution from biofuels. commonly
somes play a major role in cancer metastasis. consumed
Just as endosomes are formed from inward STRENGTHENING THE food.
budding of the plasma membrane of the cell, INNATE IMMUNE SYSTEM
tiny internalized vesicles within the endosomes I believe that the key to protecting yourself
are formed by inward budding of the endosomal from Covid-19 is to strengthen the innate im-
membrane. These tiny vesicles can then be re- mune system. The most important things you
leased as exosomes, once the endosome returns can do are to eat a strictly certified organic whole
to the plasma membrane of the cell. foods diet, spend significant time outside in the
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I hypothesize that what drives endosomes sunlight without sunscreen and without sun-
to return to the membrane and release exosomes glasses, and stay away from major highways as
is an inability to mature into lysosomes. Fur- much as possible to avoid toxic exhaust fumes.
thermore, I believe that a primary driver behind Eating a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables,
this defect is a deficiency in heparan sulfate in as well as healthy meats, seafood and dairy, will
the extracellular domain of the cell. Normally help assure an adequate supply of vitamins and
heparan sulfate is continually recycled by the minerals. Vitamin C and vitamin D (along with
cell, being detached and scooped up within the vitamin A) are especially important for immune
endosomes as they form by pinching off from function. Many in the alternative medicine com-
the membrane. As the endosome becomes more munity are recommending high-dose vitamin C
acidic by pumping protons into the interior, the and/or high-dose vitamin D as therapies to treat
sulfate that is extracted from heparan sulfate acute cases of Covid-19.
becomes a buffer to maintain the acidic pH. The A healthy gut microbiome is crucial for a
acidic pH is necessary to support enzymatic healthy immune system, and one way to main-
breakdown of cellular debris and of viruses, in tain a rich supply of probiotics is to eat ferment-
order to recycle the recovered raw materials into ed foods. It is intriguing to me that Germany and
useful new molecules. South Korea have both had significantly better
Thus I suggest that a deficiency in heparan mortality statistics from Covid-19 than other

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