Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Department of Cardiology, Bethsaida Hospital, Tangerang, Indonesia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Plant-Based Diets and Supplements Reduced COVID-19 Severity with Zero Mortality in High-Risk Elderly Patients
  Author(s): Dasaad Mulijono*, Albert M Hutapea, I Nyoman E Lister, Mondastri K Sudaryo and Helwiah Umniyati
  
  This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Plant-Based Diets (PBDs) and supplement interventions in mitigating the severity and mortality of high-risk COVID-19 patients. Observational research suggests that a diet high in plant based may decrease the incidence and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, several studies have faced criticism regarding the accuracy of obtaining dietary questionnaires and the insufficient intake of essential vitamins and minerals in such diets. To address these issues, this study employed a prospective interventional design that strictly controlled the quality, quantity and processing of PBDs provided. Furthermore, the study incorporated supplementation, which enhanced the anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antithrombotic and immunomodulatory properties of a PBD against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Of the 3,470 COVID-19 elderly patients, half a.. View more»
  

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