COVID-19 Pandemic and Immune Boost Up: The Synergistic Role of Nutrients
A. K. Obidul Huq1*
, Ielias Uddin1, Md. Tazul Islam1,2, Eyad Ahmed 3, Mohammad Abu Bakr Siddique1,4, A.N.M. Bazlur Rahim1, Mesbah Uddin Talukder1, Shireen Nigar3, Nusrat Abedin5 and Mahjabeen Arjoo6
1Department of Food Technology and Nutritional Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh.
2Department of Food Technology and Nutrition Science, Noakhali University of Science and Technology, Noakhali, Bangladesh.
3Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh.
4Nutrition Sector, Unicef Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
5Institute of Food Science and Technology, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
6Integrated Nutrition and Health Research Center, Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Corresponding Author Email: obidulhuq@gmail.com
Abstract:
World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency due to the recent spread of COVID-19 throughout the world. Millions of people are affected daily and thousands died. Almost all countries are now paying attention to control this pandemic outbreak. Therefore, researchers are trying to identify the pathophysiology of the disease, appropriate prognosis, effective management and prevention of COVID-19. Based on current published evidence, this review article specifies the role of different nutrients in the possible prevention and management of COVID-19 and viral infections. Balanced nutrition including adequate vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin D, magnesium, selenium, zinc and phytonutrients have shown promising immune-boosting roles in COVID-19 and other respiratory infections due to their potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidants properties. These micronutrients act against COVID-19 infections both individually and synergistically.
Keywords:
COVID-19 Pandemic; Immune Boosting; Nutrients; Public Health; Synergistic Role
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