The pandemic of 2020 has garnered global attention for nearly a year. Even though news about vaccines and improved treatments is beginning to appear, a need remains to find simple, ideally nutritional approaches to reduce the susceptibility to or the severity of the infection.
Much has been said about vitamin D and zinc, but a major nutrient that has been largely overlooked is the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Found mostly in oily fish like salmon, albacore tuna, sardines and herring—as well as dietary supplements (fish oil, krill oil, algal oils)—these fatty acids may also play a potential role in the fight against COVID-19.