Physical Activity and Natural Products and Minerals in the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: An Update

Saeidi, Ayoub; Tayebi, Seyed Morteza; To-aj, Oam; Karimi, Niloofar; Kamankesh, Sahar; Niazi, Saber; Khosravi, Abedin; Mitra, Kajal; Soltani, Mohammad; Johnson, Kelly E.; Rashid, Harunor; Laher, Ismail; Hackney, Anthony C.; Zouhal, Hassane

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“…Some believe that Pare-siavashan has a protective effect against Covid-19 as a result of strengthening the immune system, and this effect is probably exerted through the inhibition of free radicals and anti-inflammatory effects. 54 In a review study, Tajadini et al studied the strategies to control common symptoms of Covid-19 from the perspective of Iranian medicine. They found that the consumption of Glycyrrhiza glabra, Ficus carica, Cordia myxa, Echium amoenum, and Adiantum capillus veneris was effective in relieving dyspnea.…”

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Adiantum capillus-veneris and Respiratory Diseases

Haghighi,

Aziminia

et al. 2023

Int J Basic Sci Med

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Adiantum capillus-veneris L. (Pare-siavashan) is a plant from the Pteridaceae family with many uses in traditional and folk medicine. This plant grows in different parts of the world. According to the references of Persian medicine, it has many positive effects on the digestive system, urogenital system, integumentary system, eyes, spleen, edema, and respiratory system (e.g., dyspnea). It is used in folk medicine in parts of the world to cure menstrual disorders, cold, cough, abdominal pain, fever, headache, bronchitis, hair loss, and diabetes. Contemporary researchers have proven the antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects of this plant. The clinical studies conducted on the effects of this plant on respiratory diseases are few and more research is necessary. According to the properties mentioned for this plant, its use in the treatment of asthma and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract and its infections can be considered.

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Adiantum capillus-veneris and Respiratory Diseases

Haghighi,

Aziminia

et al. 2023

Int J Basic Sci Med

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“…It is native to Asia, Europe, America, and Africa and has been used as a perfume and food seasoning since ancient times (89). According to several studies of this well-known medicinal plant, thyme has several pharmacological activities such as anti-viral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-spasmodic, antiseptic, and anti-cough activities and performance enhancement in the immune system (90,91). Thymol and carvacrol are thyme's main components (92).…”

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Efficiency of Herbal Medicines in Containment of COVID-19

Sarahroodi

2021

Electron Physician

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Background: SARS-CoV-2 is the causative agent of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This virus is responsible for the pandemic which has resulted in the current global health crisis. Remdesivir is now used as an FDA-approved medication in addition to some emergency use authorization (EUA) agents such as Actemra (Tocilizumab), Sotrovimab, and REGEN-COV (Casirivimab and Imdevimab) to contain the COVID-19 infection. However, they are not 100% effective in all cases, and there are several hundreds of daily deaths worldwide. Furthermore, since nearly one year as of the beginning of global vaccination, various vaccines have been evaluated not completely efficient in containing new variants of SARS-CoV-2, although they have significantly reduced mortality. Herbal medicines with evidence-based beneficial effects can have positive roles in immunity enhancement, prevention of infection, and antiviral effects. This review presents the updates of some herbal medicines that may have potential effects on the containment of the COVID-19, especially those with antitussive, antipyretic, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. Methods: In this narrative review, a thorough literature review was conducted on the entries of Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics), Scopus and, and Science Direct published since 2019. This study includes the recently published papers, randomized clinical trials (RCTs), and World Health Organization updates about the COVID-19. The inclusion criteria were the papers that described the effects of the most efficient types of herbal medicines on the containment of the COVID-19. Results: Analyzing nearly more than 40 medicinal plants, we found seven herbals (Myrtus communis, Zingiber officinale, Allium Sativum, Nigella Sativa, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and Thymus Vulgaris) that might have some positive effects on deferent stages of the COVID-19. Conclusion: Since some herbal medicines might help alleviate or relieve the symptoms of the COVID-19 or have other therapeutic effects, randomized controlled trials should be conducted to confirm these effects.

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“…The overall evaluation of nutritional biochemical indexes in hospitalized outcomes analysis of COVID-19 based on cytokine and mononuclear cells analysis, as well as its value as a guideline for nutritional therapy has been reported. In the current study, with the help of clinical resources in our hospital, we are trying to continue to further clarify the relationship between patients' nutrient status with their corresponding immunity, and highlight the effects of nutrients supplements on the immune system and their possible benefits in combating the harms caused by infection with the COVID-19 virus [13]. At last, univariate and multivariate ordered logistic regression were performed to evaluate which nutrient related factors were important for COVID patient outcome.…”

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The effect of nutritional biochemical indexes on the hospitalization outcome of COVID-19

Wang,

Shi,

Zhao

et al. 2023

Aging

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Aims to investigate the relationship between nutritional biochemical indexes and hospitalization outcomes of COVID-19 patients, 132 continuous patients with COVID-19 from December 2022 to January 2023 in Lishui hospital were retrospectively analyzed, and the nutritional biochemical indexes in peripheral blood, such as total protein, albumin, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, were detected. Meanwhile, the levels of several cytokines and PBMC subtypes (CD4, CD3, CD8, NK and B cells) were detected too. The Spearman correlation analysis, one-way ANOVA and multivariate logit regression were conducted. Results suggested that the levels of total protein and albumin were significantly decreased in patients with poor outcomes, and the levels of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium were significantly correlated with hospitalization outcomes. COVID-19 patients with diabetes had higher levels of IL-6 and IFN-γ than those patients without diabetes. The levels of IL-2, IFN-γ, IL-6 and Il-10 in the dead patients were significantly higher than those in the recovery and worse patients. Total protein and albumin were significantly positively correlated with levels of NK and B, CD4, CD8, CD3 lymphocytes. The levels of CD4, CD8 and CD3 lymphocytes were significantly decreased in dead patients than other patients. Multivariate logit regression analysis suggests that lymphocyte number, albumin and IL-6 are independent risk factors to evaluate the hospitalization outcome. In summary, nutritional biochemical indexes were significantly corelated with cytokines and PBMC subsets, and had an impact on the severity of COVID-19 patients. Improvement of low protein malnutrition is broad-spectrum and basic strategy to improve the hospitalization outcome of COVID-19.

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Physical Activity and Natural Products and Minerals in the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: An Update

Cited by 5 publications

References 165 publications

Adiantum capillus-veneris and Respiratory Diseases

Adiantum capillus-veneris and Respiratory Diseases

Efficiency of Herbal Medicines in Containment of COVID-19

The effect of nutritional biochemical indexes on the hospitalization outcome of COVID-19

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