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Author: Jevin
Introduction: Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. It mainly attacks the respiratory system and spreads rapidly. This unprecedented global public health crisis requires broadening understanding of COVID-19 to prevent and mitigate its severity and risk of death in infected people.
Northwestern University researchers published a study on the prevention of coffee and new crown in the journal Nutrients . The research results show that drinking at least one cup of coffee a day in can reduce the risk of developing the new coronavirus by 10%.
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/2114
Research background
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cross-sectional analysis can identify patient characteristics and clinical data after a positive test, thereby informing the progress and severity of COVID-19. However, a priori determination of the factors behind the susceptibility of potential viruses can provide public health benefits. immune system plays a key role in individual susceptibility and response to infectious diseases including COVID-19. A major altering factor affecting immune function is dietary behavior that affects nutritional status. Ecological studies of COVID-19 show a good correlation with specific vegetables and dietary patterns such as Mediterranean diet.
Research process
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In this analysis, the researchers included subjects whose test results were between March 16 and November 30, 2020, and 42,699 UKB participants tested 74,878 times. The researchers excluded subjects who lacked baseline data for nutritional factors and covariates (n=4711). The final study sample included 37,988 UKB participants.
baseline dietary factors in the study include coffee, tea, fish, processed meat, red meat, fruits and vegetables in daily intake. Detailed records were made on the daily intake of these subjects. The results of the
study show that compared with drinking less than one cup of coffee per day, drinking one cup or more coffee per day is related to a decrease in 's COVID-19 risk by about 10%. Other conclusions include that eating at least 0.67 servings of vegetables per day in is associated with a reduced risk of infection with the new coronary infection. Eating at least 0.43 servings of processed meat every day is related to the high-risk of the new crown. Compared with not breastfeeding, the risk of COVID-19 by having breastfeeded during infants is 10%.
Necessity to prevent infection and repeated infection
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In this study, the researchers comprehensively considered various important factors such as age, race, gender, employment status, living arrangements and sports activities. However, in daily life, even a cup of coffee, as long as you eat and exercise properly, you can reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection.
researchers pointed out that caffeine is not the main reason for fighting the new coronavirus. In the general perception, caffeine may be the distinction between coffee and other unique ingredients of tea, just as tea is usually rich in flavonoids. For coffee, it is more about polyphenol , especially chlorogenic acid , which is a relatively unique ingredient in coffee. Perhaps this polyphenol, which contains more coffee, can prevent the new coronavirus. Researchers also added that " A person's nutrition can affect immunity . The immune system plays a key role in individuals' susceptibility and response to infectious diseases including the new crown. " just shows the importance of good nutrition in enhancing resistance to serious diseases such as the new crown.
Reference materials:
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/2114
Note: This article aims to introduce the progress of medical research and cannot be used as a reference for treatment plans. If you need health guidance, please go to a regular hospital for treatment.
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