Still not feeling 100% back to yourself after getting over COVID-19?
Join the long COVID club.
This is because COVID-19 triggers excessive production of cytokines, which are compounds that trigger inflammation.
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- Reducing COVID-19-triggered inflammation and supporting the immune system.
Certain foods and nutrients play a significant role in supporting the immune system and reducing inflammation.
Here are six top foods that may help to manage and even improve long COVID symptoms.
Healthy Proteins
Consuming adequate protein is especially important when recovering from a significant illness like COVID-19.
That’s why sometimesprotein needsare slightly higher than usual, depending on the length and severity of your illness.
Other great sources of vitamin C include bell peppers, strawberries, broccoli and kiwifruit.
Legumes like canned beans and frozen peas are great options, as well aswhole grainslike quinoa.
They also exertantioxidantand anti-inflammatory effects that inhibit certain cytokines triggered by COVID-19.
Other great sources of flavonoids include citrus fruits, broccoli, berries and teas.
Top sources include salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines and some oysters.
However, there are those who experience long COVID symptoms.
