Tranzicija, Vol. 25. No. 50., 2022.
Pregledni rad
NUTRITION AT POST COVID-19
Midhat Jašić
Drago Šubarić
Dženita Salihefendić
Sažetak
Post-COVID is a syndrome we define as symptoms are present even after 12 weeks of COVID 19, and cannot be explained by any other condition or disease. Common symptoms include fatigue, muscle weakness, shortness of breath, cognitive dysfunction, loss of appetite and changes in taste / smell, mental “fog” and generally have an impact on daily functioning. It is often characterized by malnutrition, weight loss and low-grade inflammation, but also many other symptoms. Food and nutrition play a key role in recovery from Covid-19. When it comes to diet and post-COVID, it is important to assess nutritional status (degree of nutrition and eating habits). Thus, dietary advice can be individualized. Energy balance is crucial in recovery. The important fact is that during the disease is a loss of muscle mass that needs to be compensated. Foods rich in protein can help recover from loss of muscle mass. Adding protein to every meal is key to rebuilding the body. Depleted protein intake also means reduced immunity. When dealing with symptoms, it is important to apply general principles of proper nutrition, but also functional foods and dietary supplements where antioxidants are especially recommended: vitamins C and E, minerals zinc and selenium, carotenoids, polyphenols, flavonoids and many others. A well-balanced diet can help in recovering from COVID-19 infection. It is very crucial to meet the increased nutritional needs because it helps to restore physical, mental and emotional well-being. The general principles of a healthy diet can also be applied to nutrition in Post-Covid.
Ključne riječi
post-COVID-19 syndrome; nutrients
Hrčak ID:
313075
URI
Datum izdavanja:
6.1.2024.
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