Few people think that their diet needs to be adjusted depending on the season. And it's not just about vitamin D. In the cold season and in the off-season, when it's easiest to catch a cold, special attention should be paid to the body's need for protein and energy. And if you're already sick, nutritional support may be a necessity.
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Influenza, coronavirus and other respiratory infections, as a rule, declare themselves with the onset of cold weather and remain active until spring. That is, the probability of falling down with a high fever, cough and runny nose, and then recovering from an illness lasts almost six months. The good old rules of prevention help to reduce the risks. Experts recommend following the rule of clean hands, limiting contact with sick people, dressing appropriately for the weather, getting enough sleep and, of course, eating a balanced diet.
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What should be the food during the cold season
The nutrients that we get from food are necessary not only for maintaining physiological functions, but also for the normal functioning of the immune system. Moreover, some of them themselves have antiviral activity.
During the cold season, for the immune system to work properly and fight viruses, it is important to consume enough:
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vitamins A, D, C and E;< /p>
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polyunsaturated fatty acids;
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zinc, iron, selenium and chromium;< /p>
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flavonoids and polyphenols;
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protein (including lectin and lactoferrin);
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fiber and probiotics.
Why so protein is important
It is well known that protein plays an important role in the functioning of the immune system. Therefore, eating with an insufficient amount of proteins can lead to a decrease in immune defense — the level of natural antibodies drops, and it becomes more difficult for the body to resist viral and bacterial infections.
How to support the body if you are already sick
SARS often affect not only the nasopharynx and respiratory tract, but also other systems and organs. One of the targets of viruses is the gastrointestinal tract. Respiratory viral infections negatively affect the gut microbiota and are sometimes accompanied by symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
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Such conditions make it difficult to eat and assimilate, lead to nutritional deficiencies during illness and during the recovery period. Then the doctor can recommend special nutrient mixtures that are rich in nutrients in an active and easy-to-digest form.
A striking example is the new coronavirus infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The problem of nutritional deficiencies in patients with COVID-19 is no longer a secret. The following contribute to the formation of nutritional deficiencies and loss of muscle mass during illness:
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long-term use of ventilators;
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loss of appetite;
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diarrhea and vomiting;
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general weakness;
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unremitting high temperature.
Therefore, nutritional support with the help of special nutritional mixtures is a recognized part of the rehabilitation of such patients. It is recommended to start it already in the intensive care unit after the stabilization of the patient's condition and continue as prescribed by the doctor up to use at home. The daily protein intake for patients with a high risk of nutritional deficiency or with a low nutritional status is 1.0-1.2 g/kg of body weight and, if necessary, can be increased to 2.0 g/kg of body weight. The energy requirement is about 30 kcal/kg of body weight per day.
Obviously, it is difficult for people weakened by the disease to eat so much food on their own (for comparison, a healthy person needs about 0.8 g of protein/kg of body weight per day). In this case, specialized balanced mixtures of comfortable volume come to the rescue. First of all — for oral nutrition, and if it is not possible — for tube enteral nutrition.
Nutridrink 200 ml: supportive nutrition for patients with COVID-19 and other respiratory infections
Nutridrink 200ml High Protein Blends have proven to be an additional source of protein and energy in adult patients with COVID-19. In studies published in 2020, taking Nutridrink 200 ml regularly for 28 days:
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resulted in faster recovery and reduced hospital stays by an average of 19%;
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reduced the time of respiratory support for patients by more than 17%;
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increased rehabilitation potential (measured based on hand strength);
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improved general health indicators (according to the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire).
Thus, with an additional source of easily digestible nutrition in the form of Nutridrink mixtures, recovery after the attack of the virus was faster and better, including due to the preservation of muscle mass by patients and a decrease in dependence on oxygen support.
Such results are achieved due to the balanced composition of the product. According to the recommendations of doctors, nutrient mixtures for the recovery of the strength of patients with COVID-19 should provide the body with about 400 kcal and 30 g of protein per day. Two bottles of Nutridrink 200 ml contain 600 kcal and 24 g of protein, making the product suitable for use as a supplement to a regular diet.
As a product saturated with polymeric proteins that can be used as a sole or additional food, Nutridrink 200 is ideal for diet correction in debilitated patients with decreased appetite, as it is produced in sterile sealed packaging and does not provoke excessive reproduction of opportunistic intestinal microflora, but also does not adversely affect the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract with prolonged use.
Information for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients undergoing recovery or rehabilitation. It is not a dietary supplement and a drug. There are contraindications, you need to consult a specialist before use.
Age restrictions: Nutridrink 200 ml with vanilla flavor is designed to feed children from 3 years old and adults. Nutridrink 200 ml with Strawberry, Chocolate, Banana flavors is intended for adults over 18 years of age.