World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

IMPACT OF NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTIONS ON CORONA VIRUS INFECTION – REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. K. Jeyaprakash*, Dr. S. Velavan, Dr. S. Ganesan and Dr. P. Arjun

ABSTRACT

Protection of host against environmental agents such as pathogenic micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) and chemicals, has been controlled by immune system, thereby preserving the integrity of the body. Adequate nutritional status should be maintained with appropriate intakes of calories, vitamins, minerals to preserve organism defense mechanisms and water that should be continuously provided by a healthy diet. The emergence of new infectious diseases with new pathogenic properties constitutes a serious health issue worldwide. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) represents one of the most recent emerging infectious diseases, caused by a novel coronavirus member called (SARS-CoV-2), identified in Wuhan, Hubei, China in December 2019, and recognized as pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). The nutritional status of each COVID-19-infected patient should be assessed prior undertaking treatments. Nutritional support should be the basis of management of any infected individual. Therefore, preventive measures remain the first priority and strategy to develop throughout proper hygiene, healthy diet and staying home.

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