Vitamin B6 deficiency and Covid-19
The relationship between immunity and nutrition is well known and its role in COVID-19 is also being paid great attention. In addition to washing your hands, food and nutrition are among the first lines of defense against Covid-19 virus infection. Food is our first medicine and kitchen is our first pharmacy. Patients with severe COVID-19 infections often experience a hyperactive immune response called cytokine storm. This exaggerated response releases signaling proteins called cytokines, which are an important part of your immune system. But if too many are released, it can cause severe acute inflammation that leads to tissue and organ damage. Vitamin B6 has a close relationship with the immune system. Its levels always drop in people under chronic inflammation such as obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases. We can see from the news that obese and diabetic people are at high risk for COVID-19. Read more: The vitamin that can save your life Vitamin B6 deficiency is more common in peop