Plant-based immunity? Study suggesting decrease in COVID-19 infection risk draws scrutiny

10 Jan 2024 — A study linking plant-based diets to reduced COVID-19 risk is sparking a nutritional debate among experts. Scientists in Brazil reveal that a predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet could be linked to a 39% lower chance of contracting COVID-19, suggesting that dietary choices might play a vital role in the susceptibility and response to the virus.