Covid-19: Quercetin Can Help

Despite the decreasing number of COVID-19 infections, there are still fatalities to this day. This means we must continue to take care of ourselves and regularly check for symptoms, including "Long COVID" – complications that occur 4-12 weeks after testing negative. For this reason, we should prioritize self-care to avoid falling ill.

Checking for initial "COVID" symptoms:

• High fever of 37.5°C or above

• Sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose

• Sore throat

• Frequent coughing

• Fatigue, muscle aches

• Nausea, vomiting

• Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing

• Reduced sense of smell and taste

There are various ways to take care of yourself, such as getting enough rest, wearing a mask whenever leaving home, and eating nutritious food. One important nutrient that can help protect us from COVID is called "Quercetin."

Quercetin 

Quercetin is a crucial nutrient that helps stimulate the body's immune system. It's a "flavonoid" commonly found in vegetables and berries, with antioxidant properties that help reduce inflammation, lower cancer risk, and boost immunity. The recommended daily intake of Quercetin is 500 mg. To get this amount from berries alone, one would need to eat 3 kg of berries per day, which is impractical.

Checking for initial "Long COVID" symptoms:

1. Easy fatigue, feeling short of breath

2. Muscle aches throughout the body

3. Abnormal taste and smell

4. Headaches, difficulty sleeping

5. Frequent feeling of fever

The Importance of Quercetin 

According to a 2022 study by Gasmi et al., Quercetin can effectively aid recovery from COVID-19 due to its strong anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce inflammation in the respiratory system. Quercetin's absorption is enhanced when taken with vitamin C or plant enzymes like bromelain, found in fruits such as pineapple.

reference

• Amin Gasmi, Pavan Kumar Mujawdiya, Roman Lysiuk, Mariia Shanaida, Massimiliano Peana, Asma Gasmi Benahmed, Nataliya Beley, Nadiia Kovalska  and Geir Bjørklund. Quercetin in the Prevention and Treatment of Coronavirus Infections: A Focus on SARS-CoV-2. Pharmaceuticals, 1049, 1-15.