Foods for protection against COVID-19: An overview

Kaushal, Kritika; Bhatt, Kanchan; Thakur, Archita; Thakur, Abhimanyu; Gautam, Sunakshi; Shambhvi, Shambhvi; Barthwal, Riya

doi:10.54085/ap.2022.11.1.3

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“…The phytochemicals like flavonoids, terpenoids, carotenoids, tannins, alkaloids are found to have antioxidant, antiviral, anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory activity as well as they are known to reduce respiratory infections (Hamid et al, 2021). The bioactive compounds/nutraceuticals also improve individual's immune response and act primarily as immunomodulators and assist our defence system (Kaushal et al, 2022). The novel caffeic acid esters compounds present in yacon roots are 2,4-or 3,5dicaffeoylaltraric acid, 2,5-dicaffeoylaltraric acid and 2,3,5-or 2,4,5tricaffeoylaltraric acid as reported by Takenaka et al (2003).…”

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An overview on phytochemical and therapeutic potential of yacon [Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp. and Endl.) H. Robinson]

Thakur¹,

Ghangta²,

Kaushal³

et al. 2022

J. Phytonanotech. Pharmaceut. Sci.

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Yacon also known as ground apple, is an underutilized, non-starchy perennial herbaceous crop which is cultivated for its tuberous roots which is similar to that of sweet potato in its appearance. It belongs to the family Asteraceae, native to South America and its cultivation have spread widely to several countries, such as the Czech Republic, China, Brazil, Japan, Italy and New Zealand. In India, it is grown in some areas of North-Eastern states and has got great potential due to high nutritional value and large size of its tubers. It can be eaten raw, boiled (in the form of soup), roasted, dehydrated or in form of beverages and roots of yacon contains considerable amounts of potassium and vitamin C. It is a rich source of beneficial bioactive compounds like polyphenols, phytoalexins, fructans, etc., which are responsible for its medicinal properties. Being is a rich source of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and inulin, it has bifidogenic benefits for gut health which prevents constipation and reduce the concentrations of blood glucose and lipids. The other health benefits include prevention of colon cancer, diabetes and obesity by reducing the glycemic index and body weight. Yacon has recently become popular as a healthy functional food in Japan and other countries as its tubers are rich source of oligofructans and polyphenols whereas, the leaf extract has antidiabetic effects.

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An overview on phytochemical and therapeutic potential of yacon [Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp. and Endl.) H. Robinson]

Thakur¹,

Ghangta²,

Kaushal³

et al. 2022

J. Phytonanotech. Pharmaceut. Sci.

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“…Results also revealed no statistically significant difference in the other opinions for probiotic foods based on contracting Covid-19 (p>0.05). In this context, studies emphasized that people should attend to their diets to prevent and control Covid-19 (Ashby, 2020;Mehta, 2020;Indumathi & Sharma, 2022;Kaushal et al, 2022). It was also found that probiotic products strengthened the immune system by fighting pathogens when consumed in sufficient quantities (Akpinar & Kaplan-Turkoz, 2019;Topuz, 2020).…”

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Consumers’ attitudes toward probiotic dairy products in the post-Covid-19 normalization process

Delikanlı Kıyak,

Yılmaz

2024

Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi

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Current studies conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic reported that contracting Covid-19 and related deaths was higher in undernourished and immunocompromised societies than in societies with a well-balanced diet. The consumption of various foods, beverages, nutritional supplements, and foods that support the immune system against Covid-19 was also recommended during this process. Probiotics are among the recommended foods to be consumed. This study aimed to determine the consumption tendencies of individuals toward probiotic dairy products in the post-Covid-19 normalization process. Data were collected through a survey from 315 adults residing in Ankara, Turkey, between September-November 2022 to identify their awareness of probiotic dairy products and their desire to consume them. Participants were selected through convenience sampling. Findings were analyzed through IBM SPSS 25 statistics software using independent samples t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). No significant correlation was found between consumers’ socio-demographic characteristics and their knowledge or awareness levels about probiotic dairy products. However, female consumers and those with higher education levels were found to have an increased awareness of probiotic dairy products and purchasing likelihood. Additionally, those who contracted Covid-19 tended to consume these products to live healthier. The study emphasized awareness-raising consumers of the possibility of a healthier life by consuming probiotic dairy products.

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Foods for protection against COVID-19: An overview

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An overview on phytochemical and therapeutic potential of yacon [Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp. and Endl.) H. Robinson]

An overview on phytochemical and therapeutic potential of yacon [Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp. and Endl.) H. Robinson]

Consumers’ attitudes toward probiotic dairy products in the post-Covid-19 normalization process

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