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March 27, 2025 07:07 pm
From eggs and fish to pulses and cheese, learn foods that can help increase immunity and speed up recovery from tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis, an infectious bacterial disease, is caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis. It affects the lungs and spreads through the air, especially when an affected person sneezes, coughs or spit. However, the role of nutrition in tuberculosis treatment is very low.
In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr. Rishabh Raj, Consultant Chest Medicine and Critical Care, KJ Somaiya Hospital and Research Center said, “Malnutrition is one of the important risk factors that leads to the development of tuberculosis. A poor nutritional intake is in low immunity that can motivate the patient to develop and slow the disease.” Also read Fulflene tuberculosis: Understanding symptoms, risks, treatment and TB prevention
Importance of nutrition in the treatment of tuberculosis:
“A healthy diet is paramount for patients to overcome tuberculosis. A dietary rich in protein helps in creating immunity against tuberculosis base and provides a significant support in treatment. A healthy diet also provides a natural source of vitamin and micronutrients that helps in better tolerance of anti-tuberculosis,” Dr. Rishabh Raj said.
Dietary practice to support recovery from tuberculosis:
- Consuming high protein is very important for patients suffering from tuberculosis, with recommended protein intake of 1 gram per kg of body weight per day.
- For those who consume non-vegetarian food, the diet should include eggs, white meat and fish.
- Red meat should be consumed in moderation as it may result in an increase in uric acid levels that leads to side effects with anti-tubercular drugs.
- For vegetarian people, diet should be rich in green leafy vegetables, pulses, soy, cottage cheese.
- People can also consider taking vitamin supplementation as multi -vitamin tablets with special emphasis on vitamin B6. Also read Tuberculosis: For the first time infection increases to a high level of 30 years
- Patients are not able to consume a lot of food at a time due to ongoing anti-tubercular therapy. Thus, they are advised for small but frequent food that are rich in protein and nutrients.
- Alcohol and smoking should be strictly avoided during treatment.
How can nutrition be added to tuberculosis treatment?
Note the readers: This article is only for informative purposes and is not an option for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor with any question about a medical condition.
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