COVID-19 and general health

Those who followed a vegan diet lowered their body weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, compared to the control group and increased their quality of life. Improvements in these health markers are associated with a reduced risk of severe and fatal Covid-19 infection. These improvements therefore help healthcare professionals during the pandemic to stay healthy and care for patients. 

Kahleova H, Berrien-Lopez R, Holtz D, et al. Nutrition for hospital workers during a crisis: effect of a plant-based dietary intervention on cardiometabolic outcomes and quality of life in healthcare employees during the Covid-19 pandemic. Am J Lifestyle Med. Published online November 5, 2021.