Treating Insulin Resistance with Intermittent Personalized Nutrition to Sustain Metabolic Health and Functioning Immune System for Risk Reduction of Viral Diseases Especially COVID-19 and Long-COVID
Horm Metab Res 2022; 54: 567-570 DOI: 10.1055/a-1864-8234The Covid-19 pandemic has provided new and strong evidence for poor outcomes of
viral infection in patients with poor metabolic health. Insulin resistance is at
the root of many metabolic conditions and a key driver of their progression as
it promotes ineffectual inflammation whilst impairing immune functions. In a
vicious circle, insulin resistance facilitates SARS-CoV-2 infection, whilst
infection drives insulin resistance. We discuss the underlying mechanisms and
explore ways to improve metabolic health and prevent insulin resistance through
early detection and targeted nutritional interventions. With proven efficacy in
prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and their cardiovascular and organ complications,
as much as non-alcoholic liver disease, we argue to extend such approaches to
ensure resilience to the current pandemic and viral challenges beyond. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: Hormone and Metabolic Research - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Rohner, Markus Schwarz, Peter E. H. Bornstein, Stefan R. Tags: Review Source Type: research
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