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Tollovid is NOT a "supplement version of Paxlovid". Your statement suggests they are the same or similar and they are not. Paxlovid acts by decreasing the ability of the virus to replicate, thereby allowing your immune system to "kick in" before there is a covid swarm (also why Paxlovid is prescribed in the early stages of covid). Tollovid is a proprietary blend of plant extracts (companies' text) that they believe helps boost the immune system. It is also not without side effects or medically tested (which is true of most supplements). Like most supplements, it probably won't hurt to try it, but it does not decrease the ability of the virus to grow.
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@kayabbott, you're quite right that Tollovid is not a supplemental version of Paxlovid.
In fact, the FDA issued a warning to the makers of Tollovid about their unsubstantiated claims.
– Seller of Tollovid Supplements Warned for COVID-19 Claims https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/todos-medical-ltd-aka-todos-medical-usa-inc-626258-11072022
The FDA’s warning letter states that the company promoted its Tollovid supplements to prevent or treat COVID-19 using false claims.
For everyone, please note that supplements are not closely regulated as drugs are. When considering complementary or alternative treatments, be open-minded yet skeptical. Learn about the potential benefits and risks, and evaluate the product claims made by the producers and/or sellers of supplements, natural products and other alternative medicines with a critical mind. Here's more information from Mayo Clinic on evaluating supplements:
– Supplements: What you need to know: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/supplements-what-you-need-to-know