ABSTRACT

The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, has declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) onset a global pandemic. Consequently, there has been noticeable economic adversity globally and a significant loss of life.   A strong functioning immune system is crucial for adequate defense against pathogenic organisms. The intricacy of the interplay between nutrition and immunology is wide ranging. In the context of novel corona virus disease, competent immune system  requires adequate supply of essential nutrients including vitamin C, D, E, A, B₆, B₁₂,  folate and trace elements, including zinc, iron, selenium, magnesium, copper to support innate and adaptive immune systems. Other nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids also support  immune system effectively , specifically by helping to resolve the inflammatory response. Deficiencies or suboptimal status in micronutrients negatively affects immune function and can decrease resistance to infections.  Although much remains to be known about COVID-19, it is important that, to avert the likelihood of being infected with COVID-19, nutrition intake targeted towards boosting immune system is indispensable.

Key Words: COVID-19, Infection, Immune system,  Nutrition, Nutrients, Vitamin.

How to cite this: Junejo S, Lateef M, Eme PE. Immune System Enriching Micronutrients Detrimental to well being in COVID-19. Life and Science. 2020; 1(suppl): 120-123 .  doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.173