Natural antioxidants-based edible active food packaging: An overview of current advancements

Food Bioscience, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 43, P. 101251 - 101251

Published: July 15, 2021

Language: Английский

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Boosting the human antiviral response in conjunction with natural plant products

Frontiers in Natural Products, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

The increasing prevalence of viral infections and the emergence drug-resistant or mutant strains necessitate exploration novel antiviral strategies. Accumulating evidence suggests that natural plant products have significant potential to enhance human response. Various (PNPs) known for their properties been evaluated ability modulate immune responses inhibit infections. Research has focused on understanding mechanisms by which these PNPs interact with system complement existing therapies. control compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, polyphenols promote cytokine synthesis, increase T-cell macrophage activity, activate genes. Studies investigated molecular interactions between PNPs, viruses, host cells, exploring combining conventional drugs efficacy. However, several challenges remain, including identifying, characterizing, standardizing PNP extracts, optimizing dosages, improving bioavailability, assessing long-term safety, navigating regulatory approval. promising is being explored develop new, effective, This review outlines a framework an integrative approach connect full in combating health. By treatments, more effective sustainable management diseases can be achieved.

Language: Английский

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Self-Medication Practices in Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: March 9, 2022

During the pandemic, growing influence of social media, accessibility over-the-counter medications, and fear contracting virus may have led to self-medication practices among general public. Medical students are prone such due relevant background knowledge, access drugs. This study was carried out determine analyze prevalence medical in Pakistan.This descriptive, cross-sectional conducted online which participants were asked about demographics, their reasons use. All currently enrolled a college pursuing or pharmacy degree. Non-probability sampling technique used recruit participants.A total 489 respondents included final analysis. The response rate 61%. Majority females 18-20 years age. Self-medication quite prevalent our population with 406 individuals (83.0%) using any drugs since start pandemic. most commonly utilized medications Paracetamol (65.2%) multivitamins (56.0%). reported for usage these cold/flu, preventive measures COVID-19. common symptoms fever (67.9%), muscle pain (54.0%), fatigue (51.7%), sore throat (46.6%), cough (44.4%). drug all symptoms. Female gender, being 3rd year studies, good self-reported health found more frequent users practices.Our revealed students. It is significant issue especially during pandemic times, high consumption as prevention treating

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and predictors of self‐medication drugs to prevent or treat COVID‐19: Experience from a Middle Eastern country

International Journal of Clinical Practice, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 75(11)

Published: Sept. 13, 2021

The lack of definitive cure for COVID-19 and the late introduction a vaccine were responsible to push general public look remedy treat or prevent COVID-19. objective this study was evaluate patterns factors that affect self-medication practices in Jordan during pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Regional Agriculture and Food Systems Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of the Near East and North Africa Region

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 297 - 297

Published: Jan. 17, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic affected agri-food systems worldwide. However, while the impacts differed from one country/region to another, scholarly literature seems focus on developed countries in Global North. Consequently, this review scrutinizes pandemic's Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. A search Web of Science March 2023 generated 334 documents, which 151 were eligible for inclusion systematic review. According bibliometric analysis, most active nations are Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon. In general, coverage studies is better Gulf region than less those suffering wars (cf. Libya, Syria, Yemen). Studies generally crop production downstream food chain distribution consumption). While influenced every pillar security, research concentrates access utilization. Meanwhile, lion's share deals with socio-economic effects, especially linked (in)security health. pandemic, laid bare system vulnerabilities, should be seized foster transition towards more resilient NENA

Language: Английский

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Prevalence, pattern and predictors of self-medication for COVID-19 among residents in Umuahia, Abia State, Southeast Nigeria: policy and public health implications

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: May 2, 2022

COVID-19 has led to restrictions on movements and lockdown measures, which have resulted higher utilization of over-the-counter drugs compared prescription-only drugs. This study determined the prevalence, pattern predictors self-medication for prevention treatment.A cross-sectional survey was conducted between October November 2021 among residents Umuahia, Abia State. The respondents were selected using a snowball sampling technique, self-administered semi-structured questionnaire used collect data variables via Google forms. Descriptive, bivariate multivariate analyses done IBM SPSS version 26. level significance set at 5%.A total 469 participated in survey. overall prevalence treatment 30.3% (95%CI: 26.7-34.1). most commonly medication herbal products (43.7%). mainly self-prepared (41.5%). major source information from family members (39.4%). majority reported fear isolation (76.3%), followed by stigmatization (75.7%) as triggers self-medication. Older age (aOR = 1.87, 95% CI: 1.11-3.13), lower educational status [No formal education 3.78, 1.28-11.19)], [Primary 2.15, 1.17-3.097)] perception cost 2.29; 95CI: I.24-4.24) self-medication.Every one three State, practiced treatment. Some economic socio-demographic factors significantly associated with We recommend intensifying public awareness campaigns risk

Language: Английский

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Role of ethno-phytomedicine knowledge in healthcare of COVID-19: advances in traditional phytomedicine perspective

Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Aug. 4, 2022

Abstract Background Since the outbreak of COVID-19 virus, ethnomedicinal plants have been used in diverse geographical locations for their purported prophylactic and pharmacological effects. Medicinal relied on by people around globe centuries, as 80% world’s population rely herbal medicines some aspect primary health care needs, according to World Health Organization. Main body This review portrays advances traditional phytomedicine bridging knowledge ethno-phytomedicine healthcare. Ethnomedicinal symptoms related antiviral, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antipyretic, lung–gut immune boosters. Traditionally medicinal ability inhibit virus entry viral assembly, bind spike proteins, membrane block replications enzymes. The efficacy terms management can be evaluated vitro, vivo well different silico techniques (molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, machine learning, etc.) which applied extensively quest design effective biotherapeutics rapidly. Other phytomedicines against are controlled clinical trials, notably roles gut microbiome. Targeting microbiome via prebiotics is also found an alternative potential strategy search a combat strategy. Conclusions sources modern development, it essential build collaborations among ethnobotanists, scientists, technologists toward developing most efficient safest adjuvant therapeutics pandemic twenty-first century, COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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Usage of nutritional supplements to improve immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic: An online survey

Clinical Nutrition Open Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 43, P. 6 - 19

Published: April 19, 2022

Proper nutrition to optimise immune function is mandatory as at present there no specific medicine cure COVID-19. Our study aimed investigate the use of nutritional supplements and their key immunity enhancing components among Sri Lankans.This current was an online survey conducted during period from 27th May 2nd June 2021 disseminated via various social media platforms. Details were collected on highlighting frequency composition consumed.In a total 3707 responders, proportion 25.5% (944) participants took regularly, 32.6% (1210), 14.5% (538), 27.4% (1015) intake occasionally, rarely never respectively. Older (>40 years age) had significantly higher than younger counterpart 31-35 age group (OR: 0.604; 95% CI, 0.451-0.809; p < 0.001). Almost half (46.0%) vitamin C females tend take more 1.325; 1.120-1.567; 0.001) when compared males. Comparatively other groups regarding monthly income, with highest income category are likely D (OR:1.899; 1.034-3.490; = 0.039) multivitamin 3.222; 1.737-5.977; The most commonly used main ingredient in home-made remedy coriander Lanka.The natural products improve pandemic frequent Lankan adults. In general, older, female gender high associated increased nutrient supplements.

Language: Английский

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Score of fear of COVID-19 and physical activity level are related to the habitual consumption of dietary supplements

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(9), P. e0307870 - e0307870

Published: Sept. 6, 2024

The measures implemented to contain the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in both behavioral and lifestyle changes. “Changes Lifestyle-Related Behavior” instrument was developed assess lifestyle-related behaviors Indian population. However, considering current knowledge, this not adapted for Brazilian In addition, relationship between fear of consumption dietary supplements has yet been evaluated. Thus, we aimed investigate use with behavior COVID-19, as well psychometric properties version instrument. An online questionnaire assessed sociodemographic, occupational, anthropometric, physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire—short form), data from 416 adults (237 females; 18-60y). Mann-Whitney, Chi-square test, exploratory, confirmatory analyses were applied. Exploratory showed a satisfactory adequacy level (CMIN/DF = 2.689; Cronbach’s α 0.60) 5 domains (‘Bad eating behavior’; ‘Healthy eating’; ‘Sleep quality’; ‘Interest cooking’; ‘Number portions meals’). Lower scores higher levels found participants who reported previous supplement intake during pandemic; group that did ingest greater changes stress anxiety (p<0.05). before associated energy expenditure better coping pandemic. Additionally, Changes Behavior tool can be used variables

Language: Английский

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Consumption of Phenolic-Rich Food and Dietary Supplements as a Key Tool in SARS-CoV-19 Infection

Foods, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 10(9), P. 2084 - 2084

Published: Sept. 3, 2021

The first cases of COVID-19, which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2, were reported in December 2019. vertiginous worldwide expansion SARS-CoV-2 collapse health systems several countries due to high severity COVID-19. In addition vaccines, search for active compounds capable preventing and/or fighting infection has been main direction research. Since beginning this pandemic, some evidence highlighted importance a phenolic-rich diet as strategy reduce progression disease, including symptoms. Some these (e.g., curcumin, gallic acid or quercetin) already showed capacity limit viruses inhibiting entry into cell through its binding protein Spike, regulating expression angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, disrupting replication cells inhibition viral proteases, suppressing and modulating host's immune response. Therefore, review intends discuss most recent findings on potential phenolics prevent SARS-CoV-2.

Language: Английский

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