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What the most recent studies say

At the moment, no vaccine or drug has been approved.

Viruses enter our bodies more easily when our immune defences are lowered. That is why it is important, upstream, to have a healthy diet that, together with hydration, helps our antibodies in their work to prevent and defend the body. 

It is important to avoid efforts that debilitate the body (1).

Certain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients can promote the immune defense of humans against infections by bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses (including coronavirus) by improving the metabolism and functions of monocytes, macrophages and other cells of the immune system (2).

Here are some small examples of our natural shields (full list on Tiiips Nutrition and wellness, our natural shields). By way of example and, of course, not exhaustive:

Antibacterials.

What are they. Substances that fight not only bacteria, but also fungi and viruses.

Fruit: lemon, kumquat and the like, mango. 

Vegetables: pumpkin, black tea, black tea, sage, mint 

Anti-inflammatories.

What are they. When the immune system suffers irritation, injury or infection, inflammation occurs as the first biological response.

Various inflammatory cytokines, such as nitric oxide, interleukins, prostaglandin E2, are affected and try to fight the inflammation with an effect called "anti-inflammatory".

Vegetables, fruits and legumes contain phytochemicals that have an anti-inflammatory effect.

Fruit: blackberries, kiwis, raspberries etc.

Dried fruit: hazelnuts, nuts. Pistachios etc.

Vegetables: broccoli, cabbage, leek etc.

Antioxidants.

What are they. Compounds such as carotenoids, polyphenolic compounds, flavonoids and tannins are considered antioxidants.

Fruit: pomegranate, strawberry, acerola, blueberry, redcurrant, mango, etc.

Vegetables: garlic, wild garlic, chamomile, chives, turmeric, artichokes etc.

Speech apart from vitamin D, which deserves a closer look. We have seen how coronavirus is able to infect people of any age, but also that it is able to produce more lethal damage to the elderly, It is known that, with advancing age, the production of vitamin D is reduced, a vitamin related to immunological and metabolic processes in the human body, so the immune defenses in the elderly are more at risk and must be strengthened with cholecalciferol that can be taken in minimal quantities from plants containing it but especially the intake of drops at the concentration to be determined by the doctor. All this with a view to presenting itself to the possible aggression of the virus with an immune system capable of activating its natural defences.

And, last but not least, a correct hydration of the body, drinking the right amount of water  and do proper gymnastics on a daily basis.

References___________________________________________

(1) Kunling Shen, Yonghong Yang Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of 2019 novel coronavirus infection in children: experts’ consensus statement   Global Pediatric Pulmonology Alliance  World Journal of Pediatrics (2020)

(2) Wu G. Important roles of dietary taurine, creatine, carnosine, anserine and 4-hydroxyproline in human nutrition and health.   Amino Acids. 2020 Feb 18. doi: 10.1007/s00726-020-02823-6