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The Forrest Gump Approach to Prevent Severe COVID-19 – Reverse the Predisposing Pro-Inflammatory State with Exercise

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01 May 2020

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03 May 2020

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Abstract
We hypothesize that the reason severe COVID-19 is closely linked to a limited number of conditions such as obesity, hypertension, older age and diabetes is that these conditions are characterized by a pro-inflammatory state in general and an angiotensin converting enzyme-1-bias in particular. We review recent evidence that this pro-inflammatory state can be reversed via regular exercise and a healthy diet. Studies are suggested that could test this hypothesis.
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Subject: Medicine and Pharmacology  -   Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases
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