Should you arbitrarily supplement and take tonics after COVID-19?

Doctor Do Anh – Pediatric Center (Bach Mai Hospital) – said, the regime nutrition Balance and adequate hydration are important keys to the recovery of COVID-19 patients.

Proper nutrition can also help improve lung function in post-COVID-19 patients. The most important thing is that we need to provide enough energy, protein, vitamins and minerals to help regenerate the muscle, immune and energy systems for the body to function.

When the patient has a complete and balanced diet with vegetables, fresh fruits, protein, and limited processed foods, there is no need to take additional vitamins or supplements. In the case of not being able to get enough nutrition from food, you should consult a nutritionist to supplement the necessary micronutrients.

According to Dr. Do Anh, patients and their families can refer to some food groups:

– The group of fresh fruits including pears, apples, grapefruits… These are fruits containing many vitamins, rich in antioxidants, very good for the respiratory system, enhancing immune function.

– Green vegetables such as collard greens, spinach, kale, cabbage, tomatoes… These vegetables contain a lot of essential vitamins as well as minerals, etc. to help strengthen the body’s resistance. In particular, garlic and ginger are two spices that are very good for the body’s detoxification process as well as have a virus-killing effect.

About drinks, you should drink green tea, because it has a strong antioxidant effect, strengthening health Cardiovascular, anti-cancer… Foods that help support the immune system against COVID-19: chicken soup, potatoes, coconut water, oats, yogurt…

In addition to nutritional supplements with foods and vitamins, the patient needs a suitable lifestyle and exercise regimen for the body to fully recover. Simple breathing exercises to improve blood flow to the lungs and the passages in the chest cavity, which helps to improve lung function.

“We should do exercises such as brisk walking, aerobics, cycling, push-ups, squats, … with moderate intensity and gradually increase. This helps increase heart rate and promotes blood flow, which can help the lungs recover faster“, noted Dr. Do Anh.