The spread of the new Corona virus, and the delay in finding an effective treatment, have shed light on the importance of nutrition in strengthening immunity, so what are the most important vitamins that may help protect against Corona?

In the report published by the Spanish newspaper "Alimente", the author, Angeles Gomez, says that scientists around the world are working frantically to search for an effective treatment and to develop vaccines containing anti-epidemic drugs.

People try to implement preventive measures by using masks, washing hands, and maintaining safety distances, but in addition to these preventive measures, there are other strategies that can help reduce the transmission of infection, such as healthy nutrition.

According to the author, "There will be no justification for the claim that vitamins are the solution to eliminating the Corona pandemic, but it is fair to say that there is evidence that has shown that they can play an important role in preventive measures, or in supportive treatment of respiratory diseases."

The author explained that the study, which was conducted by a group of researchers from the University of Swansea in the United Kingdom, led by Dr. Ian Whitaker, based on previous research which showed that immune nutrition, that is, strengthening the immune system by adjusting nutrients, showed positive effects on a number of Of the patients who suffered acute respiratory disorders and infections of the respiratory system.

The researchers found that vitamins A (A), B (B), C (C), D (D) and E (E) had a positive effect on Covid-19 patients.

Large amount of nutrients

For their part, researchers at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences at the University of Barcelona, ​​Francisco Perez Cano and Margarida Castel, confirmed to Alimenti that "the immune system requires a large amount of nutrients to function. These elements are very diverse, which are fats needed to build cell membranes and proteins to make antibodies and sugars. As a source of energy, as well as vitamins and minerals to regulate and improve defensive activity. "

They also assert that a balanced diet provides "all these nutrients, including vitamins, in the proportions necessary for the proper development of the individual's functions."

Vitamin D

The author highlighted that during these months, vitamin "D" can be a useful element to reduce the level of risk of infection with the virus (Covid-19), which was confirmed by researchers from the University of Chicago in an article published in the journal "JAMA Network".

But experts from the University of Barcelona defend the importance of all components of the diet, as there are many scientific studies that explain the role of these vitamins in the defense function.

The European Food Safety Agency supports the importance of the presence of a large number of vitamins in the food for the proper functioning of the immune system, such as vitamins B6 (B6), “B12” (B12), vitamin “C”, vitamin “D” and vitamin “E. ".

And stresses Perez Kanoo that "each of these vitamins plays a major role in defense mechanisms, and therefore should not be preferred to any of them, but on the contrary, it is necessary to achieve integration between them all."

the best way

The author said that the diet is the best way to integrate all the nutrients and quantities that the body needs to function properly, but are vitamin supplements useful for preventing infection with the Coronavirus?

In this regard, Francisco J. Perez Cano said, "We must ensure that our bodies, through our diet or supplement, have the necessary tools to have an optimal defense system that can prevent the attack of any vector of infection."

However, the supplements should not be taken unless the person suffers from a deficiency proven by tests in a specific vitamin, and based on the dose prescribed by the doctor.

As for taking nutritional supplements randomly, it will not benefit immunity, but may cause complications that may be dangerous.