Title of article
Nutrition and immunity during COVID-19 pandemic
Author/Authors
Sharifan ، Payam Department of Nutrition - School of Medicine, Student Research Committee, International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Khorasanchi ، Zahra Department of Nutrition - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Sharifan ، Anousheh Department of Food Science and Technology - Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch , Ghazizadeh ، Hamideh Student Research Committee, International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Ekhteraee Toosi ، Mansoureh Sadat International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Shakeri ، Bahrooz Department of Biology - Faculty of Sciences - Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch , Moosavi ، Pegah Department of Biology - Faculty of Sciences - Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch , Keikhay Moghadam ، Hanieh Department of Biology - Faculty of Sciences - Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch , Abdollahpour ، Motahhare Department of Biology - Faculty of Sciences - Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch , Assaran Darban ، Reza Department of Biology - Faculty of Sciences - Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch , Ferns ، Gordon A. Division of Medical Education - Brighton Sussex Medical School , Ghayour-Mobarhan ، Majid Department of Nutrition - School of Medicine, International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
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1279
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1289
Abstract
Introduction: After the influenza pandemic since 1918, the world is experiencing another viral challenge by a coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). One of the most important strategies is to enhance the immune system.Results: Having an optimal nutritional behavior, following a balanced dietary pattern is essential for immune enhancement and reduce the risk of infectivity. Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) is hypothesized as one of the main causes of inflammation and consequently, lung damage in this viral infection. Undernutrition or overnutrition as the result of nutritional status can affect the immune system. Multivitamin and Minerals (MVM) intake can be beneficial in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, having a regular diet with the priority of healthy food portions can supply all daily requirements.Conclusion: According to the WHO recommendations for consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables and also diets which have been hypothesized as an immune enhancer, the Mediterranean diet may involve all nutrients needed for improvement of the immune system.
Keywords
COVID , 19 , Coronavirus , Nutrition , Immunity , Mediterranean diet
Journal title
Journal of Cardio- Thoracic Medicine
Journal title
Journal of Cardio- Thoracic Medicine
Record number
2769805
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