14 Feb 2020 --- As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases – now called COVID-19 – reaches 47,000 around the world, misinformation surrounding supplements and herbs is running rampant. Social media has seen the spread of speculation and rumors, including the supposed curative properties of everything from oregano to bleach. Further exacerbating this issue are some unscrupulous companies within the nutrition industry, peddling supplements claiming to “treat or prevent infection by the coronavirus.” As a result, organizations such as the Natural Products Association (NPA) are calling on governments to crack down on scammers and the misinformation deluge. NutritionInsight takes a closer look at the link between nutrition and coronavirus to narrow down to what extent diet can help better protect against such a virus.
