False: Cranberry can prevent pneumonia caused by COVID-19.

By: Annie Priya
February 28 2022

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Experimental studies suggest that cranberries can be used to treat COVID-19, but their ability to prevent pneumonia has not been ascertained.The unfolding of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the rapid spread of misinformation on the internet. One such claim making rounds on social media is that Cranberry helps fight pneumonia caused by COVID-19. However, there are no proper clinical studies on whether Cranberry extract is used in treating pneumonia caused by COVID-19 infection. Cranberry is abundant in Vitamin C and polyphenols such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, which have many health benefits. According to Healthline, Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi. It says that when respiratory droplets containing the virus enter the lungs, it can develop into pneumonia. However, there is no specific treatment available for COVID-19 pneumonia. The HSOA Journal of Food Science and Nutrition research stated that bioactive compounds from plants could effectively combat COVID-19. These possess antiviral activity against different RNA viruses and have been used previously during the last two of coronavirus SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. A research article published by the NIH discussed the role of fruits and vegetables in addressing the problems caused by the coronavirus. The paper said that healthy eating habits provide immune protection against diseases. It noted that fruits such as cranberries, blueberries, prunes, delicious red apples, granny smith apples, gala apples, sweet cherries, plums, and blackberries contain significant antioxidants and can aid in improving the underlying medical condition. Studies have indicated that fruits, including cranberries, can only help improve the immune system, but there is no clinical evidence that cranberries can prevent COVID-19-induced pneumonia. The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19, including symptoms, prevention, and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organization or your national healthcare authority.