To Eat & What to Eat

In the current troubling situation when a virus has completely taken the world by storm, the most important question in everyone’s minds is the thought of food and proper nutrition. A lot of revenue is being diverted towards the food distribution all over the globe, especially so for India. Emerging trends are showing that food may be a weapon against the novel Corona virus. Extensive research has cast light on several antiviral foods which may be extremely beneficial for the human kind during the tumultuous times. A lot of scientific evidence has been obtained which support the fact that colostrum, the first milk produced by mammals, is beneficial to ward off infections. Moreover, Lactoferrin present in milk also has antiviral properties. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant which can help in preventing several types of infections. Spirulina, an algae is also being investigated. Selenium and Zinc, both trace elements have shown huge potentials as infectious disease preventing agents. Flavonoids and its various types can be a used as supplements that can act as antiviral agents as well. A novel concept has also emerged where α-Lipoic acid is being used for prophylaxis against infections, especially so for virus.