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Current Perspective of Plant-Based Diets on Communicable Diseases Caused by Viruses: A Mini Review

Carisa Su-Ann Wong1, Cheng Wei Lim2, Haruna Isa Mohammed3

  • 1School of Science, Monash University Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.

Frontiers in Nutrition
|April 4, 2022
PubMed

Insights

A plant-based diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, may help prevent and reverse communicable diseases. This dietary approach shows promise in improving immunity and reducing the risk of viral infections.

Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Communicable diseases are caused by pathogens and spread through various means.
  • While medications and vaccines exist, dietary interventions are gaining attention for disease prevention and management.
  • Plant-based diets, emphasizing fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes, are increasingly popular for their health benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effectiveness of plant-based diets in ameliorating diseases caused by specific viruses.
  • To discuss the limitations of plant-based diets in managing viral infections.

Main Methods:

  • Mini-review of existing scientific literature.
  • Analysis of studies on plant-based diets and viral diseases.
  • Examination of immune-boosting and disease-reducing properties of plant-based foods.

Main Results:

  • Increased vegetable intake is linked to decreased chronic diseases caused by viruses, like hepatitis.
  • Plant-based diets may reduce the risk of severe outcomes from infections such as coronavirus disease 2019.
  • Evidence supports plant-based diets in improving immunity and lowering risks for heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.

Conclusions:

  • Plant-based diets show potential in managing and preventing certain viral diseases.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the scope and limitations of plant-based diets in infectious disease management.
  • Dietary choices, particularly plant-based nutrition, represent a significant factor in public health and disease prevention strategies.
Keywords:
SARS-CoV-2cancerhepatitis viruseshuman papillomavirusplant-based diet

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