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The solution is salty – new quantum chemical research: opinion
Different salts, minerals and electrolytes all have different purposes. For instance, fluoride (a key ingredient in toothpaste) can increase the rate of virus reproduction in both human rhinovirus (usually responsible for the common cold) and HSV-1 (responsible for cold sores), whereas iodide (common in thyroid treatments) can decrease the rate of virus reproduction (this then links to viral load, and therefore severity of symptoms and transmissibility).
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