Role of Food to Fight against Covid-19

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Role of Food to Fight against Covid-19

Shatabhisa Sarkar*

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sepahijala, CAU (I), Latiacherra, Tripura (799 102), India

Joy Kumar Dey

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sepahijala, CAU (I), Latiacherra, Tripura (799 102), India

DOI: NIL

Keywords: Curcumin, Quercetin, Polyphenol, Zinc

Abstract

Public health agencies recommendation for- mask-wearing, physical distancing, hand-washing, avoiding large gatherings, and limiting travel has to be followed for Covid-19 management. Foods can boost immunity and provide as shield to fight Covid-19. Foods enriched with vitamin C, Vitamin D, zinc, polyphenol, curcumin Quercetin etc. are promising to improve human health against Covid-19. Earlier doctors observed people suffering with frequent upper respiratory infections, and serious chronic inflammatory conditions, who a can overcome these health issues in part by increasing fresh food consumption and decreasing their intake of refined sugar and processed food. Poor nutrition causes immune function impairment, which can be reversed by repleting nutrients. There is a huge role for the clinical use of food as medicine and that all of us could benefit from blending the practice of home cooking with the science of medicine.