Short Communication
Year: 2020 | Month: April | Volume: 7 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 137-139
An Interesting Reflex to Combat Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Omkar Kalidasrao Choudhari1, Umesh Chandra Ojha2, Anita Rani3, Rohit Kumar1
1Post Graduate Student, 3Director Professor,
Department of Biochemistry, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
2Associate Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine, ESIC Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science and Research, Basaidarapur, New Delhi.
Corresponding Author: Omkar Kalidasrao Choudhari
ABSTRACT
The COVID -19 has reached every country in the world. Currently the main focus is on the development of vaccine and exploring possible treatment options as well as look into the prevention measures as vaccines under trial will need due time. The nutrition is neglected but important factor in immunomodulation. There is reflex which is food dependent and could serve as protective against COVID -19 infection.
With the ongoing pandemic of novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) and unavailability of established treatment along with prophylaxis, all focus is on the prevention of the disease. The nutrition plays a pivotal role and still stand as an unexplored area in the management and prevention of disease. Food not only modulate immune system but also improve metabolic health. Apart from immune modulation, there is reflex which could help in combating COVID-19.
Keywords: Coronavirus disease, COVID-19, Nutrition, Reflex
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