Immune-boosting role of vitamins D, C, E, zinc, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids: Could they help against COVID-19?
The world is currently in the grips of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused
by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has mutated to allow human-to-human spread. Infection …
by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has mutated to allow human-to-human spread. Infection …
[HTML][HTML] Role of vitamin D in preventing of COVID-19 infection, progression and severity
N Ali - Journal of infection and public health, 2020 - Elsevier
The outbreak of COVID-19 has created a global public health crisis. Little is known about the
protective factors of this infection. Therefore, preventive health measures that can reduce the …
protective factors of this infection. Therefore, preventive health measures that can reduce the …
[HTML][HTML] Analysis of vitamin D level among asymptomatic and critically ill COVID-19 patients and its correlation with inflammatory markers
A Jain, R Chaurasia, NS Sengar, M Singh, S Mahor… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
COVID-19 is characterized by marked variability in clinical severity. Vitamin D had recently
been reviewed as one of the factors that may affect the severity in COVID-19. The objective …
been reviewed as one of the factors that may affect the severity in COVID-19. The objective …
[HTML][HTML] Nutritional components in Western diet versus Mediterranean diet at the gut microbiota–immune system interplay. Implications for health and disease
C García-Montero, O Fraile-Martínez… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
The most prevalent diseases of our time, non-communicable diseases (NCDs)(including
obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancer) are rising …
obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancer) are rising …
[HTML][HTML] Nutrition, immunity and COVID-19
PC Calder - BMJ nutrition, prevention & health, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The immune system protects the host from pathogenic organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi,
parasites). To deal with this array of threats, the immune system has evolved to include a …
parasites). To deal with this array of threats, the immune system has evolved to include a …
[HTML][HTML] Defining a healthy diet: evidence for the role of contemporary dietary patterns in health and disease
The definition of what constitutes a healthy diet is continually shifting to reflect the evolving
understanding of the roles that different foods, essential nutrients, and other food …
understanding of the roles that different foods, essential nutrients, and other food …
[HTML][HTML] Optimal nutritional status for a well-functioning immune system is an important factor to protect against viral infections
Public health practices including handwashing and vaccinations help reduce the spread
and impact of infections. Nevertheless, the global burden of infection is high, and additional …
and impact of infections. Nevertheless, the global burden of infection is high, and additional …
[HTML][HTML] Eating habits and lifestyle during COVID-19 lockdown in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional study
L Cheikh Ismail, TM Osaili, MN Mohamad… - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
The coronavirus disease is still spreading in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with
subsequent lockdowns and social distancing measures being enforced by the government …
subsequent lockdowns and social distancing measures being enforced by the government …
Dietary recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic
C de Faria Coelho-Ravagnani, FC Corgosinho… - Nutrition …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Optimal nutrition can improve well-being and might mitigate the risk and morbidity
associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute …
associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute …
[HTML][HTML] Evidence that vitamin D supplementation could reduce risk of influenza and COVID-19 infections and deaths
WB Grant, H Lahore, SL McDonnell, CA Baggerly… - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
The world is in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health measures that can reduce
the risk of infection and death in addition to quarantines are desperately needed. This article …
the risk of infection and death in addition to quarantines are desperately needed. This article …