Benefits of Consuming Citrus Fruits as Vitamin C Source in the Treatment of COVID-19

Biomedical Sciences | Letter to Editor | https://doi.org/10.47262/SL/10.3.132022500

Muhammed J. Kadhim*

Department of Power Mechanical Techniques, Institute of Technology, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, Iraq

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the name that World Health Organization gives to the virus that causes severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). This virus affects people unevenly with most cases showing mild symptoms, especially in children and young adults. However, some cases can appear severe and dangerous, as many patients require medical care in hospitals. On the other side, nutrition is very beneficial to health, especially in cases where it may need to strengthen the immune system. For this reason, the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have provided a set of general guidelines and a list of the best foods for consumption during the period of the Corona pandemic like bananas and apple fruits, as well as citrus fruits. Citrus fruits like oranges, clementine, and grapefruit are the famous source of vitamin C. Numerous studies have indicated that vitamin C assists in decreasing mortality and improving oxygen support status in patients with Coronavirus disease without adverse events. This letter is focused to introduce the benefits of vitamin C in the treatment of influenza and COVID-19 viruses since the outstanding properties and positive results shown by this vitamin in the treatment of cold encouraged specialists to use it as adjuvant therapy in COVID-19.