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Alliaceae-Derived Supplementation Improves the Severity of COVID-19 Symptoms among Elderly Nursing Home Residents

Authors :
Alberto Vázquez-Blanquiño
Lucía Pérez-Rodríguez
Ana Alberola-Romano
María Martínez-Pérez
Alberto Baños
Germán O. Gómez-Fernández
Carlos Gracián
Juristo Fonollá
Federico García
Source :
Foods, Vol 13, Iss 17, p 2718 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of daily consumption of a concentrated garlic and onion extract on COVID-19 symptoms among elderly nursing home residents. Volunteers consumed a daily capsule of the concentrated powder rich in organosulfur compounds over 36 weeks during lunch. The incidence and severity of COVID-19 symptoms between the treatment and control groups were compared, along with monitoring the safety of consumption, incidence of other diseases, and medicine usage. The treatment group showed a significant reduction in both the number and severity of COVID-19 symptoms compared to the control group, with no significant adverse effects observed. No significant reduction in symptom duration was detected. This study provides preliminary evidence that concentrated garlic and onion extract may aid in the treatment of COVID-19 among older adults. These findings suggest potential public health benefits, emphasizing the need for further research to explore the immunomodulatory properties of these natural compounds.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23048158
Volume :
13
Issue :
17
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Foods
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.90d8b69e6f1c40049ba05342d73efb25
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13172718