The Dhaka Times Desk Is vitamin C effective in preventing corona virus? This question has arisen in people's mind now.
This could be due to two reasons – First, it is widely believed that vitamin C has a role in preventing flu. Although the concept is never correct. Because vitamin C does not prevent infection with the common flu virus. It helps to reduce the incidence of the disease once it occurs. It helps to reduce the duration of suffering. Since covid 19 is also a type of flu, people are starting to think that a good intake of vitamin C can prevent it. Kolkata's Anandabazar newspaper has highlighted how effective this issue can be.
The newspaper reported that an article published in the Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases by the Shanghai Medical Association further fueled this idea. While scientists have reported that if a patient hospitalized with Covid-19 is given high doses of vitamin C, intravenously, his lung function may improve slightly. It may reduce the need for artificial respiration and ventilator to some extent.
Do you know what this bit means? A review study found that the need for a stay in the critical care unit could be reduced by only 8 percent. The need for ventilators could be reduced by 18 percent. But all this is at the stage of clinical trials. That is, how much work will be done if treated with vitamin C, experiments are going on.
High doses of intravenous vitamin C may reduce inflammation in the lungs caused by swine flu and some other viral infections, according to a study. This study is also in clinical trial stage. That is, after animals, now it is being applied to the human body and its good and bad are being verified. However, whether it will work in the same way in case of Covid is not yet researched.
Sukumar Mukhopadhyay, an expert in this matter, said, 'There is no reason to consume large amounts of vitamin C in such circumstances. Because notice, the research paper doesn't mention eating at all. Said to be given intravenously. And the patient admitted to the hospital. So you must eat vitamin C. But eat it in moderation. If consumed in excess, it may be excreted in the urine. On the contrary, the stomach may be upset.'
How much vitamin C should be consumed?
Adults need 90 mg of vitamin C per day as part of a balanced diet. 30-35mg more is needed if a smoker or breastfed baby. But there is nothing to stress about that vitamin C. Eating a medium orange can meet 77 percent of the requirement. Eating a cup of cooked broccoli is fine. You will find more than you need. About 110 percent. But that's not all. You will also eat other vegetables and fruits. Vitamin C is present.
According to a small calculation, if you eat just one raw chili in a rice paddy, you will get 121 percent. A guava will give you 140 percent, half a cup of bell paper will give you 152 percent. If you have the habit of consuming lemon juice in the morning, 90 percent of the energy needed for the whole day will come from there. So there is no need to think about vitamin C separately. That alone will undoubtedly keep your immune system intact, which will help you fight through this ordeal. There will be less inflammation in the body. In addition, you will get healthy skin and hair.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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