The Primacy of Moringa (Moringa oleiferaLam.) in Boosting Nutrition Statusand Immunity Defence Amidst the COVID-19 Catastrophe: A Perspective

Abstract

A severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) led novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)outbreak spread through China has become the biggest global public health challenge today. The virus upon sev-eral mutations has led to the resurgence of more infectious and lethal variants infecting over 298 million peoplewith more than 5.46 million deaths worldwide by the end of December, 2021. Though vaccines are available, var-ious preventive measures particularly a high body immunity is still extremely important which determines thelikelihood of disease severity and subsequent recovery in the current and future pandemics. This review acknowl-edges the potentiality of miraculousMoringa oleiferaLam. against recently evolved novel coronavirus and accom-panying health complications. Moringa a well-proven super-food, densely packed with an abundant quantity of92 minerals, several vitamins, 46 antioxidants, and numerous bioactive compounds, thus own a massive thera-peutic potential for healing all levels of nutritional deficiencies and poor immunities and cure above 300 diseases.Moringa acts as anti-asthmatic, anti-cancerous, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, hypotensive, hepatic, renal andcardio-protective, and anti-viral in nature. Thus it may reduce the severity of COVID-19 infections and associatedserious medical emergencies. In addition, self-isolation at home or the workplace has put people at increased riskof physical and mental sicknesses, which could be simply addressed by integrating this wonderful plant intoeveryday diet. Furthermore, the immune-modulatory properties and viral inhibiting nature of moringa contributeto reduced risk of COVID-19 infection and quicker recovery from its symptoms. As per the existing pieces of literature, it is a great time to harness the esteemed moringa for safeguarding people from the terrible ongoingCOVID-19 situation and other future pandemics