COVID-19: Natural foods, herbs, water boost immune system — Experts

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By Elizabeth Osayande

Experts at the 6th Lagos State University (LASU), virtual public lecture entitled “COVID-19: Effective Use of Science in Overcoming the Pandemic” have urged Nigerians to embrace natural foods and proper hydration to boost their immune system in the fight against Covid-19.

The lecture, which was hosted by the Faculty of Science, was moderated by Dean of the Faculty, Professor Adenike Boyo, with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun(SAN), as the Chief Host.

A Professor of Biochemistry at the Lagos State University, Babajide Elemo, who spoke on the sub-theme: “COVID-19: Adequate Nutrition as a First Line of Defence,” harped on the need for regular consumption of balanced diet.

He posited that “balanced diet and hydration are vital in a pandemic. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently published nutrition advice during this period to the effect that people should daily eat fresh and unprocessed food, drink enough water, eat a moderate amount of fat and oil and avoid eating out, among others.”

Professor Elemo explained the relationship between nutrition and immune system thus: “Nutrition status plays an important role in the functioning of the immune system. Dietary protein, carbohydrates and fats as well as micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) all interact with immune cells systematically in blood, nymphs and nodes.”

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