The relation between dietary zinc and immune status in saudi adults

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(4), P. e15042 - e15042

Published: March 31, 2023

Although there is an increased interest in zinc intake and its role boosting immunity, to our knowledge, no studies have investigated the relationship between dietary immunity Saudi adults. This cross-sectional study aimed measure extent which impacted immune health of 252 adults aged 18 years above. Immune was assessed using Status Questionnaire (ISQ), estimated adapted zinc-specific version Food Frequency (SFFQ). Three scores were calculated for use statistical analyses (zinc score, status score). A linear regression analysis used investigate association scores. The means intake, ISQ, 46.94, 7.10, 7.84, respectively. We found that a high score directly associated with (p = 0.006) but not score. remained significant after controlling socio-demographic factors. Further are needed confirm these findings.

Language: Английский

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Dietary Supplement Consumption and Mental Health in Indonesian Adults During Second Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic

Patient Preference and Adherence, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 1799 - 1811

Published: July 1, 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to measure supplement consumption behavior and mental health status among Indonesian adults during the second year of COVID-19. Participants Methods: Online questionnaire regarding consumption, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21) was distributed from March June 2021 obtained 1006 valid completed questionnaires. Descriptive inferential analyses were conducted determine frequency predictor factors respondents’ status. Results: Respondents divided into two groups, vulnerable non-vulnerable individuals. The finding showed that 34.5% respondents individuals, including elderly those with comorbid disease(s). groups exhibited a high prevalence group demonstrating greater tendency for regular use. incidence problems in both did not significantly differ (23– 38%), where anxiety higher than depression stress. Supplement associated Several positive predicting included older age, economic status, education. While younger age unmarried more likely develop problems. Conclusion: Taken together, given dietary increased pandemic potential associations between health, controlling correct information regulation supplements, especially their risks benefits, important. Additionally, support issues necessary, since it might affect self-medication behavior. Keywords: anxiety, COVID-19, depression, minerals, stress, vitamins

Language: Английский

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Seroprevalence and risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection in middle-sized cities of Burkina Faso: A descriptive cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(8), P. e0305850 - e0305850

Published: Aug. 7, 2024

Background Since March 2020, COVID-19 has evolved from a localized outbreak to global pandemic. We assessed the seroprevalence of in three towns Centre Sud region Burkina Faso. Methods A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted middle-sized cities Faso’s region, June July 2021. Subjects aged 16 or over at time were considered for this study. The Biosynex BSS rapid test used detect immunoglobulin G (IgG) and M (IgM) against SARS-CoV-2. standardized questionnaire also administered collect additional information. Results total 2449 eligible participants (age ≥ years) identified. Serological tests performed 2155 individuals, which 2143 valid retained analyzed. Out entire sample, 246 positive observed, corresponding prevalence 11.48%. Prevalence 9.35% (58 cases) Kombissiri, 12.86% (80 Manga 11.99% (108 Pô. By gender, 13.37% women (164 tested positive, 8.95% men (82 cases). Women accounted 66.67% all subjects. results multivariate analysis show significantly higher (p = 0.007), people 55 years old 0.004), overweight 0.026) those with drinking water sources home 0.013). Conclusions study that virus circulates population Faso, far more than officially reported by information service government given lack systematic testing general country. highlighted greater vulnerability women, older individuals epidemic. preventive measures put place fight pandemic must take these different factors into account.

Language: Английский

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Herbal products and food supplements consumption and belief during the COVID-19 pandemic: A study in Java Island, Indonesia

Jurnal Agercolere, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 4(1), P. 1 - 13

Published: May 21, 2022

The popularity of herbal products in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic has risen recently. It is believed to be preventive measures lower probability infection and boost immunity. This study explored knowledge Java Island population about their belief supplements consumption for prevention infection. A total 485 respondents participated this research. About 84.7% (n = 411) participants claimed that they had used or before pandemic. Recommendations from friends relatives (51.1%, n 248) were main reason consume supplements. Multivitamins (19.6%, 95) most commonly chosen supplement increase immunity reduce chance governments are suggested provide more evidence-based campaigns awareness use ensure patient safety.

Language: Английский

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Dietary Supplementation Practices Among Undergraduate Students in Greece During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Association with COVID-19-related Anxiety.

PubMed Central, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 35(2), P. 154 - 161

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Despite the lack of evidence-based guidance on supplement use for prevention and treatment COVID-19, consumption dietary supplements has been shown to increase in many countries.

Language: Английский

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Vitamin C and D Supplements to Prevent the Risk of COVID-19

The Natural Products Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: April 18, 2022

Background: Virus is a tiny agent, around one-hundredth the size of bacterium which can infect cells plants and animals. Seven coronaviruses are known to humans, three them serious, namely, SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome, China, 2002), MERS (Middle East Saudi Arabia, 2012), SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) (2019-2020).SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV belong betacoronaviruses (betaCoVs). Objective: In this mini review, we want consider important vitamin D C, especially containing these two vitamins in fight against COVID-19. Methods: The manuscript includes review articles, randomized control experiments, analytical studies observations, have been gathered from different sources such as Google Scholar, Scopus, Science Direct PubMed. A literature was carried out using keywords D, COVID-19, influenza, Plant, Coronaviruses. Results: Various for humans food, dietary supplements skin by exposure 7-dehydrocholesterol ultraviolet light. There some new findings on influence prevent influenza Vitamin may play roles preventing covid-19 production large quantities IL-1 IL-6, or modulating interleukins. Conclusion: deficiency potential link between infection immune evasion, pleiotropic factor modulate response pathogen.

Language: Английский

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Prospects for controlling future pandemics of SARS in highlights of SARS-CoV-2

VirusDisease, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 32(4), P. 770 - 773

Published: July 15, 2021

Throughout human history infectious diseases have emerged to become global threats once in a while. Sometimes the previously established infections surfaced due geographical extension or by increasing their transmissibility pathogenicity while other instances new periodically transmitting from animals humans. A proper strengthening of existing health care system, disease surveillance, advancement medical technology and healthy lifestyle is must for controlling future re-emergence pandemics. Similarly, deeper understanding (1) key social elements; (2) treatment prevention options; (3) epidemic preparedness system; (4) investing ethno medicine research necessary prevent devastating pandemic emergencies.

Language: Английский

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Food, medicinal plants, and homemade beverages, used as a response to the pandemic in Ethiopia

Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 23(4)

Published: April 14, 2022

Abstract. Megersa M, Dida G, Gadissa F, Sebsibe A, Germame Alemayehu Kebede B, Bekele D, Belachew S. 2022. Food, medicinal plants, and homemade beverages, used as a response to the pandemic in Ethiopia. Biodiversitas 23: 2146-2155. SARS-CoV-2, which is responsible for an infectious disease called COVID-19, significantly impacted global community, including Meanwhile, people responded various ways using available household materials. These include food, beverages preventing curing symptoms of COVID-19. Thus, present study was initiated assess these foods, Ethiopia during COVID-19 pandemic. This web-based survey phone call collect data related by emphasizing plants. The questionnaire created through Google Form circulated social media such Facebook, Telegram, Whatsapp. A total 680 respondents took part survey. Relative citation frequencies (RFC) were calculated popular plants prevent or mitigate disease. 53 cure distributed 24 families recorded. Leaves (30%) most frequently utilized plant part. indicated that they prevention at least once day, accounting (41.3%). Most them recommended frequency Zingiber officinale Roscoe Apart from foods also majority (49.6%) mentioned local communities their source information. Respondents use has increased first three months claiming have potential However, this should not be considered panacea since effectiveness been confirmed.

Language: Английский

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Developing agribusiness for meeting demand of quality foods during and post Covid-19 pandemic

AIP conference proceedings, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 2634, P. 050010 - 050010

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Views Icon Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Twitter Facebook Reddit LinkedIn Tools Reprints and Permissions Cite Search Site Citation Taslim Sjah, Zainuri; Developing agribusiness for meeting demand of quality foods during post Covid-19 pandemic. AIP Conference Proceedings 24 January 2023; 2586 (1): 050010. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0107856 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Dropdown Menu input auto suggest filter your All ContentAIP Publishing PortfolioAIP Advanced |Citation

Language: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dispensing medicines in the community pharmacy

International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 34(4), P. 295 - 311

Published: June 20, 2023

BACKGROUND: The world has faced an unprecedented challenge since COVID-19 emerged as a pandemic, which led to quarantine and disruptions in drug services. During the use habits availability changed, causing shift behaviors and, turn, medicine misuse. In Iraq, this is major problem because many medicines can be easily obtained. OBJECTIVE: study aims describe pattern of dispensing medications during pandemic evaluate biochemical pathological consequences. METHOD: analytical, observational, cross-sectional was performed via compiled questionnaire for 400 random pharmacists, analysis interpretation changes medical reports. RESULTS: Results revealed that outbreak increased by 74%, demand seems higher than required comparison periods before while 60% dispensed were taken just case needed. addition, decreased 61%, common due belief their prophylactic action. Several abnormalities consequences recorded irrational medicines, highest percentage (12%) seen hepatic liver enzymatic dysfunction 8% endocrine hormonal abnormalities. CONCLUSION: It concluded most not used on therapeutic or scientific basis pandemic.

Language: Английский

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