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Nutraceutical potential of Amazonian oilseeds in modulating the immune system against COVID-19 - A narrative review.
Santos, Orquídea Vasconcelos Dos; Pinaffi Langley, Ana Clara da C; Mota de Lima, Ana Júlia; Vale Moraes, Vinícius Sidonio; Dias Soares, Stephanie; Teixeira-Costa, Barbara Elisabeth.
  • Santos OVD; Faculty of Nutrition, Health Sciences Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Pará, Brazil.
  • Pinaffi Langley ACDC; Faculty of Nutrition, Health Sciences Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Pará, Brazil.
  • Mota de Lima AJ; Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Technology Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-900, Pará, Brazil.
  • Vale Moraes VS; Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Technology Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-900, Pará, Brazil.
  • Dias Soares S; Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Technology Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-900, Pará, Brazil.
  • Teixeira-Costa BE; Faculty of Agrarian Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus 69077-000, Amazonas, Brazil.
J Funct Foods ; 94: 105123, 2022 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1867362
ABSTRACT
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 disease, medical and scientific communities are facing a challenge to contain its spread, develop effective treatments, and reduce its sequelae. Together with the therapeutical treatments, the use of dietary bioactive compounds represents a promising and cost-effective strategy to modulate immunological responses. Amazonian oilseeds are great sources of bioactive compounds, thus representing not only a dietary source of nutrients but also of substances with great interest for human health. This narrative review compiled the available evidence regarding the biochemical properties of some Amazonian oilseeds, especially Brazil nut, Açaí berry, Bacaba, Peach palm, Sapucaya and Tucuma fruits, on human health and its immune system. These effects were discussed from an etiological and pathophysiological perspective, emphasizing their potential role as a co-adjuvant strategy against COVID-19. Besides this, the cost associated with these strategies hinders their applicability in many nations, especially low-income countries and communities living in social insecurity.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Etiology study / Reviews Topics: Long Covid Language: English Journal: J Funct Foods Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.jff.2022.105123

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Etiology study / Reviews Topics: Long Covid Language: English Journal: J Funct Foods Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.jff.2022.105123