So are desis kind of immune to covid-19?

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Def not. I’m in the hospital with tubes down to my stomach inside. My glycoproteins didn’t get the memo.

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You probably need to see someone. It’s a slippery slope after that.

BCG1 - Wish you a speedy recovery. Hope and pray for you. This too shall pass.

Coming back to the original question.
1. In general, desis have a good immune system compared to the folks in America.
2. Our diet contains turmeric, black pepper and other spices, which are anti-inflammatories. Also, food is freshly consumed (cooked and consumed generally in a couple of hours).
3. Predominantly vegetarian. Even this who consume meat are occasional eaters. It’s not like the US, where they have to eat meat almost everyday. Vegetables are generally fresh and locally produced.
4. Median age of e.g Indian is 27 compared to the median age of about 47 in Italy or Japan. Younger population and weaker sections are involved in physical labor and coupled with hot temperatures may provide some respite.
Only time will tell, how we fare against this dangerous global menace.

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This applies only to the strain in India and the study has not been peer reviewed yet. Bcg1, get well soon.

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Oh wow. Get well soon bcg1 🤗

Sorry BCG1. Get well soon!

Get well soon bcg1!!

Get well soon BCG1. Praying for your speedy recovery

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