Nutritional support for the body under stress in the era of global challenges to humanity

Abstract

The transferred coronavirus infection causes stress and negatively affects the psycho-emotional health of people. Coronavirus is able to penetrate the central nervous system, affecting neurons and glial (auxiliary) cells. This is manifested by sudden mood swings, low self-control of behavior, panic attacks. Nutrition is an important determinant of the immune and neurological status of a person, while the insufficient content of micronutrients in the diet is the most common premorbid background for the development of pathological processes. All over the world, it is noted that it is impossible to compensate for vitamins and minerals with traditional foods. It may be appropriate to take vitamin-mineral and amino acid complexes, individual minor substances. Other nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, also support the efficient functioning of the immune and nervous systems by providing anti-inflammatory effects.