Scientists say these foods could help fight COVID-19 infection
We’re a few days into 2021 and the COVID-19 pandemic is still raging on. Vaccines have started rolling out to healthcare and frontline workers, but it will likely be a few months, if not more before it’s available to the general public.
As cases continue to rise, it’s important to continue being safe and proactive to protect ourselves from this virus. Otherwise, lockdowns and restrictions will likely continue until herd immunity is reached. We already know it’s important to wash our hands and wear masks to slow the spread. Tap or click here to see the top 14 face masks ranked according to scientists.
But what else can we do to help further protect our bodies and fight against active COVID infections? It turns out there may be a simple solution — and it all stems from what you eat. Here’s what you need to know.
How food could help fight COVID infections
As you’re likely aware, medical treatments for active COVID infections vary based on the severity of the illness and other co-morbidities. We’ve come a long way since the start of the pandemic, and now researchers are making even more headway with potential ways to protect yourself from COVID-19.
According to the Daily Mail, some scientific trials and studies have found that various items from your local grocery store may be able to help in the fight against coronavirus. This information isn’t a sure thing, of course — but it could be useful if you’re looking for alternative ways to help protect yourself from COVID-19.
Six items could help, according to the report. Researchers say these food items may also help prevent severe symptoms if you do get infected.
While it may seem odd to focus on food as a method of fighting COVID, this information falls in line with what we’ve already been hearing from other researchers about health supplements. According to various reports in recent months, researchers think there could be a protective role played by common supplements such as omega-3, vitamin D and melatonin.
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Whether or not these foods actually help your body in the fight against COVID remains to be seen. Without further ado, here are the six foods that could help protect against COVID:
1. Tuna
According to researchers from Bohai University in China, tuna fish, a good source of vitamin B12, omega-3 and protein, could help prepare your body to fight COVID. In particular, researchers are focusing on the peptides — which are made from the same building blocks as proteins — that are derived from tuna.
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