A very latest study published in January 2021 suggests that using Gamma Oryzanol, a powerful antioxidant, in supplement form on people with Covid 19 can significantly prevent cytokine storm in them and thereby safeguard them from negative clinical outcomes.
The main reason for a higher prevalence of negative clinical outcomes due to Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) in individuals is due to the cytokine storm, which results from the cytokine production from this viral infection.
The findings of this study are leading to a sign of hope as it suggests that Rice Bran Supplement containing natural compounds as gamma oryzanol can be considered a coadjutant therapy to prevent the cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients.
Dr. Neha Gupta, Infectious Diseases specialist, Medanta, The Medicity said “ Gamma Oryzanol is a potential therapeutic adjuvant to avoid or attenuate the cytokine storm in Covid 19 patients. Gamma-oryzanol has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and due to which it has the potential to be helpful in preventing negative clinical outcomes in such patients who have inflammatory tendencies.”
This powerful antioxidant is now available in India for the first time and can benefit millions of people with its multiple health benefits. Recently Gamma Oryzanol has also been approved by FSSAI, Govt. of India as a nutraceutical. Going by Experts’ viewpoints, taking gamma oryzanol in supplement form will help avoid any negative clinical outcomes in people if they have covid or even if they catch covid.
There is a sudden surge in Covid 19 cases and preventive care is advisable for all.
Everyone should be taking precautions to stay healthy, but those at higher risk for severe illness should be even more cautious and even more vigilant.