Vitamins for Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is a viral infection caused by the Epstein Barr virus. It is spread through saliva and symptoms may include sore throat, fever, fatigue, weight loss and loss of appetite. It typically lasts for two or three weeks, but it can persist past this time. Treatment generally consists of pain medications, antiviral drugs and a healthy diet. A variety of vitamins can relieve mononucleosis symptoms and restore your health. It is important to contact a medical professional before taking vitamins for mononucleosis.

Vitamin B-12

Foods rich in vitamin B-12 include:

• rainbow trout
  
• milk
  
• plain yogurt
  
• beef liver
  
• top sirloin beef
  
• white tuna
  
• salmon
  
• breakfast cereals
  
• eggs
  
• roasted chicken

Vitamin C

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The recommended daily dosage for vitamin C is 1,000 milligrams for teens and adults. Foods rich in vitamin C include:

• blackberries
  
• grapefruits
  
• lemons
  
• limes
  
• oranges
  
• pineapples
  
• grapefruits
  
• tomatoes
  
• broccoli
  
• spinach
  
• Swiss chard

Vitamin D

Foods rich in vitamin D include:

• fortified orange juice
  
• beef liver
  
• ready-to-eat cereals
  
• milk
  
• tuna fish
  
• salmon
  
• fortified yogurt
  
• sardines
  
• eggs
  
• Swiss cheese

Vitamin E

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The recommended daily dosage for vitamin E is 11 milligrams for teens and 15 milligrams for adults. Foods rich in vitamin E include:

• wheat germ oil
  
• peanut butter
  
• corn oil
  
• hazelnuts
  
• sunflower oil
  
• broccoli
  
• tomatoes
  
• spinach
  
• mangoes
  
• kiwi