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Liver disorders in COVID-19, nutritional approaches and the use of phytochemicals

Nancy Vargas-Mendoza1, Jazmín García-Machorro1, Marcelo Angeles-Valencia1

  • 1Laboratorio de Medicina de Conservacion, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, México 11340, Mexico.

World Journal of Gastroenterology
|October 11, 2021
PubMed

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This review discusses malnutrition in COVID-19 patients, focusing on nutritional strategies for managing the disease and liver injury. It also explores phytochemicals for prevention and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Virology
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to a global pandemic.
  • The virus triggers a hyperinflammatory response, cytokine storm, and oxidative stress, causing respiratory, gastrointestinal, and liver symptoms.
  • Malnutrition is prevalent in COVID-19 patients, exacerbating poor outcomes and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review strategies for identifying malnutrition in COVID-19 patients.
  • To establish nutritional approaches for managing COVID-19 and associated liver injury.
  • To consider the role of phytochemicals in COVID-19 prevention and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on COVID-19, malnutrition, and liver injury.
  • Analysis of nutritional requirements and their impact on immune response.
  • Exploration of phytochemicals as potential therapeutic agents.

Main Results:

  • Identified key nutritional challenges and strategies for COVID-19 patients.
  • Highlighted the link between malnutrition, immune response, and disease severity.
  • Discussed the potential of phytochemicals in managing COVID-19 and liver injury.

Conclusions:

  • Nutritional management is crucial for improving outcomes in COVID-19 patients with liver injury.
  • Phytochemicals show promise for COVID-19 prevention and treatment.
  • Integrated nutritional and therapeutic strategies are essential for comprehensive patient care.

Keywords:
COVID-19InfectionLiverNutrition therapyPhytochemicals

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