1. COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe because it was developed quickly.
Fact: The authorized vaccines are proven safe & effective. Although they were developed in record time, they have gone through the same rigorous approval process as others.
2. I have already had COVID once; why vaccinate now?
Fact: Those who have had COVID-19 in the past have no method to tell if reinfection of the COVID-19 virus will happen or not even if they have developed some natural immunity. So, it's important to take the vaccine.
3. I will get COVID-19 if I take a vaccine.
Fact: None of the COVID-19 vaccines can give you the COVID-19 infection that you dread. None of these vaccines uses the live virus that causes COVID-19.
4. Vaccines should not be given to patients with blood pressure issues, diabetes, HIV, kidney problems, or cancer survivors.
Fact: People with blood pressure issues, diabetes, HIV, kidney problems/cancer should be the 1st ones to be vaccinated on priority.
5. COVID-19 Vaccines can make you infertile
Fact: Misinformation suggests the vaccine trains the body to attack syncytin-1, a protein in the placenta, which could lead to infertility in women. However, there's no scientific evidence that proves or even suggests this claim.
6. You cannot take vaccines if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Fact: Pregnant & breastfeeding women must consult their doctors and discuss with them in detail. A decision must be made to take the vaccine especially if they are at an increased risk of exposure to the virus.
7. You can stop wearing a mask if you get a COVID shot.
Fact: Not correct. If you & the people around you are fully vaccinated, CDC suggests that you can go maskless. However, given that not all people have been vaccinated yet, there is still a high COVID contraction risk.
8. A vaccine may adversely impact your immunity
Facts: Not True. Once you are vaccinated, you are injected with a weakened form of a virus that tricks your immune system into thinking the body is being infected and begins to build antibodies to fight against the disease.
9. If I receive the COVID-19 vaccine, I am at a greater risk to become sick from another illness
Fact: There is no evidence to suggest that getting the vaccine heightens your risk to become sick from another infection such as the flu.
10. Certain blood types have less severe COVID-19 infections, so getting a vaccine isn’t necessary
Fact: Research has shown there is no reason to believe, a certain blood type will lead to increased severity of COVID-19. Vaccination irrespective of blood group.
11. The COVID-19 vaccine enters your cells and changes your DNA
Fact: mRNA vaccines do enter cells, but not the nucleus of the cells where DNA resides. The mRNA triggers the cell to make protein & stimulate the immune system, & then it quickly breaks down without affecting DNA.
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1. Some types of probiotics found in yogurt, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus, have been shown to lessen the uncomfortable symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is a common disorder that affects the colon. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
#WorldDiabetesDay 2020: Information on Diabetes & management by making suitable lifestyle changes.
1. Understanding Diabetes - types, risk factors & how it occurs 2. Diagnosis of Diabetes Type 2 & Prediabetes - HbA1C, Fasting & post-meal 3. Effects of Diabetes on the body. (1/4)
4. How to prevent diabetes type 2? 5. Diet for Diabetes type 2: This is individualized. A low carb, moderate-protein diet plan is recommended for the Indian population. However, intermittent fasting & the Ketogenic diet are showing promising results in managing diabetes. (2/4)
6. Glycemic Index (GI): Understanding the GI of foods is crucial in managing diabetes.
A. What is GI?
B. GI of some common foods. Chose foods that are low in GI. Moderate GI foods can be taken sometimes. Avoid high GI foods. High GI foods also lead to weight gain. (3/4)
1. You don't need to eat every 2-3 hours 2. Meat doesn't rot in your colon 3. Eggs are one of the healthy foods you can eat 4. Surgery drinks are the most fattening product in the modern diet.
5. Low fat doesn't mean healthy 6. Fruit juices aren't that different from soft drinks 7. Feeding your gut bacteria is critical 8. Cholesterol isn't the enemy 9. Weight loss supplements rarely work 10. Neither carbs nor fats make you fat.
11. Junk foods are addictive 12. Omega 6 containing vegetable oils such as sunflower, soybean & corn oils contribute to oxidative stress 13. Organic or gluten free doesn't mean healthy 14. Your weight is not correlated to your health status 15. There's no perfect diet.
I have reported 16 articles before. Unfortunately, some still think there's a lack of 'evidence'. Reporting 8 more studies. Now we have 22 articles including an RCT. It's time to act. We have enough evidence to work on.
1. Study involving 185 Germans revealed 14.7 times more risk of death from #COVID19 patients with 12 ng/dl Vit-D level. mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/9…
2. A retrospective, observational analysis in 191,779 COVID 19 patients from 50 states of Columbia revealed a positive association between lower #SARSCoV2 positivity rates and higher circulating 25(OH)D levels.
Tomato:One of the most basic vegetables (originally a fruit) in Indian cuisine is a powerhouse of nutrients - Vitamin K1, B9, C, potassium, antioxidants - lycopene, beta-carotene, naringenin & chlorogenic acid.
Thread discussing the potential role of tomato in health promotion.
1. Nutritive value: 95% water & 5% carbs & fibre. A 100 g small raw tomato contains 1.5 g of insoluble fibres, great for our gut health.
2. Potassium: Associated with a lower risk of stroke & cardiovascular diseases. A meta-analysis of 11 studies involving ~247k subjects reported higher dietary potassium intake is associated with lower rates of stroke & other heart ailments. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21371638/