Wearing a mask, washing our hands, and social distancing are commonly recommended to slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection. But, what about diet? In this video, I discuss the hypothesis that hesperidin, a metabolite found in lemons, oranges, and peppermint leaves, may contribute to the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.
Paper link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030698772031358X
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Michael Lustgarten
Ph.D, Physiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2009
B.S., Biochemistry, Queens College, 2003
B.A, English Textual Studies, 1994, Syracuse University
Wed Jul 1 , 2020
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