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Functional Foods: A Promising Strategy for Restoring Gut Microbiota Diversity Impacted by SARS-CoV-2 Variants.
Antara Banerjee1, Indumathi Somasundaram2, Diptimayee Das1
1Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Kelambakkam, Chennai 603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
Nutrients
|June 10, 2023
Summary
Functional foods can support immune health and gut microbiota diversity, potentially helping combat SARS-CoV-2 variants. This review explores their role in mitigating viral impacts on gut health.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Natural herbs and functional foods possess bioactive compounds that enhance immune responses and exhibit antiviral properties.
- Functional foods like prebiotics, probiotics, and fibers positively influence gut microbiota diversity and immune function, contributing to overall health.
- Gut microbiota disruption is linked to various health issues, and SARS-CoV-2 infection specifically impacts its diversity, posing challenges with emerging variants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of functional foods in mitigating the effects of SARS-CoV-2 variants on gut microbiota diversity.
- To investigate functional foods as a strategy to counteract SARS-CoV-2 impacts on the gastrointestinal tract.
Main Methods:
- This is a review article, synthesizing existing research on functional foods, gut microbiota, and SARS-CoV-2.
- Analysis of scientific literature concerning the interaction between SARS-CoV-2, ACE2 receptors, and the gut microbiome.
- Exploration of the role of bioactive molecules from natural sources in immune modulation and antiviral defense.
Main Results:
- Functional foods demonstrate potential in supporting immune system augmentation and antiviral functions.
- Positive effects on gut microbiota diversity and immune function are associated with functional food consumption.
- The gut microbiota's role in health is critical, and its dysbiosis can exacerbate health problems, including those related to viral infections.
Conclusions:
- Functional foods offer a promising avenue for supporting gut health and immune resilience against SARS-CoV-2 variants.
- Further research into functional foods could lead to novel strategies for managing viral infections and their impact on the gut microbiome.
- Harnessing the power of functional foods may be key to enhancing the body's defense mechanisms against evolving viral threats.
Keywords:
ACE2 receptorCOVID-19SARS-CoV-2concern variantsfunctional foodsgut microbiotagut microbiota metabolitesMore Related Videos
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