A very latest study published in January 2021 suggests that using Gamma Oryzanol, a powerful antioxidant, in supplement form on people with Covid 19 can significantly prevent cytokine storm in them and thereby safeguard them from negative clinical outcomes.
The main reason for a higher prevalence of negative clinical outcomes due to Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) in individuals is due to the cytokine storm, which results from the cytokine production from this viral infection. Basically, most of our cells will die because of the cytokine storm especially of the lungs. Because of the cytokine storm, when the lung becomes greatly damaged, respiratory distress syndrome follows. Then other organs start to fail.
Researchers are of the view that the cytokines being produced by cells in response to coronavirus infection are about 50 times higher than they have seen in response to Zika or West Nile virus infections. They have come to this view that it is the cytokine storm that is fuelling adverse responses in Covid and even leading to deaths.
Dr. Neha Gupta, Infectious Diseases specialist, Medanta, The Medicity said “ In Covid 19, patients might develop a hyperinflammatory condition and the cytokine storm syndrome, which can lead to organ dysfunctions and failure, and even, death. Very recently, a study conducted confirmed that Gamma Oryzanol is a potential therapeutic adjuvant to avoid or attenuate the cytokine storm in Covid 19 patients.
Dr. S P Byotra, Chairman of Department of Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital New Delhi said “ Gamma oryzanol is a natural antioxidant and is also available in supplement form in India, its consumption is helpful in reducing inflammation in the body and if by chance that person catches COVID-19.
This powerful antioxidant is now available in India for the first time and can benefit millions of people with its multiple health benefits. Recently Gamma Oryzanol has also been approved by FSSAI, Govt. of India as a nutraceutical. Going by Experts’ viewpoints, taking gamma oryzanol in supplement form will help avoid any negative clinical outcomes in people if they have covid or even if they catch covid.
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