The Coronavirus is frightening the whole world, but Italy is particularly affected by this highly infectious disease, similar to Sars. Is there a dietary approach to follow to have an extra weapon of protection from the Coronavirus? And what food precautions should we observe?
I’ll tell you about it in this article.

CORONAVIRUS DIET AND FOOD PROPHYLAXIS

Coronavirus: diet and supplementation to support the immune system

The diet to help strengthen the immune defenses against the Coronavirus is very similar to the flu one. So we are not talking about a curative diet , as it supported metabolism and immune defenses. The diet does not protect against infection, but at least it can allow us to have a less compromised immune system.

First of all, choose seasonal and local fruit and vegetables, to be consumed after having carefully washed them, and, as a precaution, peeled where possible. Better cooking, or if we want to prefer raw foods, the organic certification of Italian products.

Refrain from attending the markets, as the World Health Organization tells us. Fresh animal products, such as milk, meat and fish, must be strictly local and properly cooked. Where possible, avoid raw fish, raw crustaceans and industrial preparations whose origin of origin is not clear.

So yes to cereals, legumes, meat and fish cooked and of certified origin, aged cheeses, peeled fruit and preferably cooked vegetables, meat or chicken broth cooked for a long time with added lemon juice, so that it is enriched with minerals. Better to use gloves or disinfect yourself after handling raw meat and fish. Use only pasteurized milk and eggs. If we are unsure of their hygiene measures, it is best to avoid bars and restaurants.

Coronavirus: vitamins and natural remedies.

The recommended supplementation against all respiratory and flu syndromes is a combination of vitamin D and vitamin C. In fact, a very important study established that vitamin D supplementation was protective against all infectious respiratory diseases. Vitamin C, on the other hand, has both immunostimulating properties and reducing the duration of symptoms, up to 85% according to a study.

Yes, therefore, to freshly squeezed oranges and lemons, to drink in the morning or pomegranate and acerola juices.

If you are looking for supplements instead, here are the ones that I personally suggest, but I recommend, not without the advice of the doctor. Each supplement can have side effects and as I said they strengthen the immune system, but they do not save you from the risk of contagion.

High Absorption Liposomal Vitamin C: Altriente C – Liposomal Vitamin C / Lypospheric 1000mg
Vitamin D with medium chain triglycerides, high bioavailability: Vitamin D3 1000 drops – 25 micrograms. High quality MCT oil. 

Among the spices to use to protect yourself from Coronavirus for the purpose of helping and supporting the immune defenses, in addition to the anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger, we find star anise, which contains shikimic acid, used to produce the drug Tamiflu. Finally, garlic plays an important antiviral and antifungal function.