Since fever often causes discomfort and increases heart rate and metabolism, many people take antipyretics such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen (paracetamol). Aspirin is used as a treatment for adults but not in children due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. In cases where fever escalates so high that tissue damage is likely, the fever must be brought under control. General guidelines for diagnosing and treating fever differ depending on the age of the patient.
Food does not contain melanin. Melanin is derived from the amino acid tyrosine. Some foods that are high in tyrosine include seaweed, eggs, cheese, fish and various game meat. A tyrosine deficiency may lead to albinism.
Here are some foods you can use to help defend your body against microbes: 1. Garlic â Garlic is one of the most powerful anti-microbial foods you can eat. It contains several components that will fight against yeast, fungus, worms and even candida overgrowth. 2. Coconut Oil â Coconut oil contains a medium chain fatty acid called lauric acid that lends coconut its antibacterial properties.