Covid-19

Healthy plant-rich diets associated with lower COVID-19 risk

27-Jul-2021 By Flora Southey

How does diet impact risk and severity of COVID-19?

Experts send Vitamin D and Covid-19 open letter to world's governments

21-Dec-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

In an open letter being sent to world governments today (21st December), 120 health, science and medical experts from the UK, US, and Europe say there is clear scientific evidence that vitamin D reduces Covid-19 infections, hospitalisations, and deaths.

Diet and supplements: Swiss panel publishes COVID-19 recommendations

21-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

An expert panel has written a white paper with a set of recommendations regarding the diet and micronutrient supplement needs of the Swiss and wider European population in order to support immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sink or swim: How the ‘challenger brand mentality’ is keeping start-ups afloat

09-Jul-2020 By Flora Southey

The impact of COVID-19 on retail and food-to-go channels has challenged many food businesses. Yet challenger brands and start-ups with an agile mindset can use the crisis to their advantage, say a panel of experts.

Coronavirus: ‘Significant link’ found between dietary selenium and cure rate

04-May-2020 By Flora Southey

Scientists have identified a link between the outcome of COVID-19 disease and dietary selenium – found in fish, seafood, meat, poultry, and cereals. FoodNavigator hears from lead researcher Professor Margaret Rayman, from the University of Surrey, to...