Role of Micronutrients and Gut Microbiota-Derived Metabolites in COVID-19 Recovery.
Int J Mol Sci
; 23(20)2022 Oct 14.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2071510
ABSTRACT
A balanced and varied diet provides diverse beneficial effects on health, such as adequate micronutrient availability and a gut microbiome in homeostasis. Besides their participation in biochemical processes as cofactors and coenzymes, vitamins and minerals have an immunoregulatory function; meanwhile, gut microbiota and its metabolites coordinate directly and indirectly the cell response through the interaction with the host receptors. Malnourishment is a crucial risk factor for several pathologies, and its involvement during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic has been reported. This pandemic has caused a significant decline in the worldwide population, especially those with chronic diseases, reduced physical activity, and elder age. Diet and gut microbiota composition are probable causes for this susceptibility, and its supplementation can play a role in reestablishing microbial homeostasis and improving immunity response against Coronavirus Disease 2019 infection and recovery. This study reviews the role of micronutrients and microbiomes in the risk of infection, the severity of disease, and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 sequelae.
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Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Gastrointestinal Microbiome
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ijms232012324
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