Immunome Research
Open Access
ISSN: 1745-7580
ISSN: 1745-7580
Department of Biomolecular and Physiology, Prima University, Medan, Indonesia
Research Article
Plant-Based Diets and Supplements Reduced COVID-19 Severity and Achieved Zero Mortality in Elderly High-Risk Patients
Author(s): Dasaad Mulijono*, Albert M Hutapea, I Nyoman E Lister, Mondastri K Sudaryo and Helwiah Umniyati
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of plant-based diets and supplement interventions in mitigating the severity and mortality of COVID-19 patients. Observational research suggests that a diet high in plant-based foods may decrease the likelihood and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, several studies have faced criticism regarding the accuracy of obtaining dietary questionnaires and the insufficient intake of essential vitamins and minerals in such diets. To address these issues, this study employed a prospective interventional design that strictly controlled the quality, quantity and processing of plant-based foods provided. Furthermore, the study incorporated supplementation, which enhanced the anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antithrombotic and immunomodulatory properties of a plant-based diet against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Of the 3,470 COVID-19 elderly .. View More»