Need for Promoting Vitamin C Rich Foods for Combating Detrimental Effects of COVID-19
Rajeswari Das*
Dept. of Soil Science, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar (848 125), India
Mukesh Kumar
Dept. of Soil Science, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar (848 125), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Ascorbic acid, COVID-19, Dietary source, Immunity
Abstract
As we know a strong immune system is something that acts as a barrier against any furious disease affecting human body. In the start of the year 2020, COVID 19 pandemic has created havoc in life and lifestyles of we humans mostly. As per our Ayurveda and scientific researches nutrition play a key role in building our immunity system. Among these essential nutrients there are few vitamins which add on to boost the defense system of our body. Vitamin C is none other than these essential vitamins whose main function is to boost the immune system via its various functions in human body. This article provides a general discussion on role of vitamin C dietary sources in boosting immunity and acting against COVID-19 corona virus infection.
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