Diet-related health issues, like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease are major risk factors for severe disease and death in COVID-19.[1] As such, it’s important to have dietary habits that minimize the risk of these health conditions.
Like other respiratory infections, diet is also connected to the COVID-19 through immunity. Diets that are sufficient in energy, micronutrients, and macronutrients are important for maintaining a robust immune system, which will help reduce the risk and severity of COVID-19.[2] Flavonoids (plant compounds that can have antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties; found in especially high quantities in tea, chocolate, capers, and oregano)[3] may be a noteworthy phytonutrient for this purpose.[4]