COVID-19, the Gut, and Nutritional Implications
- 10-03-2023
- Probiotics
- REVIEW
Published in:
- Authors
- Matthew G. Bell
- Ravindra Ganesh
- Sara L. Bonnes
- Published in
- Current Nutrition Reports | Issue 2/2023
Abstract
Purpose of Review
Our goal is to provide the most recent and accurate scientific evidence available regarding COVID-19’s interaction with the human gut and the role of nutrition/nutritional supplementation in the prevention and treatment of the disease.
Recent Findings
Gastrointestinal symptoms of COVID-19 are common and often persist even after classically defined illness resolution. Nutritional status and content have been shown to impact infection risk and severity. Well-balanced diets are associated with decreased infection risk/severity, and early nutrition is associated with better outcomes in the critically ill. No specific vitamin supplementation regimen has shown consistent benefit for infection treatment or prevention.
Summary
The impact of COVID-19 extends far past the pulmonary system, and its impact on the gut should not be ignored. For those interested in adopting lifestyle modifications to prevent severe COVID-19 infection/side effects, consideration should be made for adoption of a well-balanced diet (e.g., Mediterranean style), utilization of probiotics, and addressing nutritional/vitamin deficiencies. Future, high-quality research is needed in this arena.
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- Title
- COVID-19, the Gut, and Nutritional Implications
- Authors
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Matthew G. Bell
Ravindra Ganesh
Sara L. Bonnes
- Publication date
- 10-03-2023
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Keywords
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Probiotics
Nutrition
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19 - Published in
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Current Nutrition Reports / Issue 2/2023
Electronic ISSN: 2161-3311 - DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-023-00465-0
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