Director-General of the Department of Health advises patients “Long Covid” focuses on eating “protein – probiotics – vitamins” to help restore the body.
On February 16, Dr. Suwanchai Wattana Yingcharoenchai The Director-General of the Department of Health said that Long COVID or Post COVID-19 Syndrome is a condition of people who have recovered from COVID-19. but still have to face the remaining symptoms In which symptoms try covids have a chance of occurring 30-50 percent of the total number of people infected with COVID-19. that has been cured, especially those with severe illnesses, so patients try COVID-19 Should take good care of the body and strengthen the immune system. always own By eating good, wholesome food, cooked, clean, focusing on easy-to-digest food because there may be digestive disorders. and if there is anorexia Food should be divided into several smaller meals to keep blood sugar levels stable throughout the day. Do not let the body become tired, exhausted, and should choose to eat protein-rich foods such as meat, eggs, milk, cheese, nuts, tofu, as well as consume foods with healthy microorganisms. Or probiotics (Probiotics), such as yogurt, sour milk, should choose the type that has less sugar. Eat together with high fiber foods such as whole grains, legumes, bananas, onions, garlic, etc. to provide food for healthy microorganisms and help the immune system. Avoid junk food such as pre-packaged food, frozen food, pickled food, grilled food, fried food, oily food, or spicy food that is difficult to digest, as well as abstain from alcoholic beverages. Because these foods have the effect of lowering the immune system in the body.
“Different vitamins and minerals also contribute to the body’s recovery, strength and immunity, including 1) Vitamin C is found in fresh fruits and vegetables such as oranges, papayas, guavas, lemons, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc. They should be eaten raw if steamed or fried. It should be used for a short period of time to better preserve the value of vitamin C. 2) Vitamin A such as animal organs, egg yolks, milk, dairy products. dark greens Yellow and orange vegetables and fruits such as gourds, morning glory, carrots, pumpkin, yellow sweet potatoes, ripe papaya, etc. 3) Vitamin D includes tilapia, pomegranate fish, mushrooms, egg yolks, etc. 4) Vitamin E includes eggs, vegetables and fruits such as beans. soybean oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, avocado, etc.; and 5) zinc minerals, including meat, organs, liver, oysters, brown rice, etc. In addition, patients tested for COVID-19 should observe their own abnormalities if symptoms get worse should return to see a doctor to detect the cause and continue treatment,” said the Director-General of the Department of Health.