TY - JOUR JF - Iran-J-Med-Microbiol JO - Iran J Med Microbiol VL - 16 IS - 3 PY - 2022 Y1 - 2022/5/01 TI - Protective Roles of Exercise and Nutritional Factors for Immune System During Delta Variant-COVID-19 Outbreaks: Evidence Review and Practical Recommendations TT - نقش‌های محافظتی تمرین ورزشی و عوامل تغذیه‌ای برای سیستم ایمنی در دوره همه‌گیری سویه دلتای ویروس کرونا: مرور شواهد و توصیه‌های کاربردی N2 - The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a deadly viral infection causing death due to impaired immunity. Therefore, an investigation of factors affecting the immune system should be considered. It is well documented that regular sessions of moderate-intensity exercise training with up to 1-hour duration boost the immune functions through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Besides, a diet containing functional and nutritious foods is also needed to aid the immune system. Herein, we have summarized available data on how exercise and nutritional factors help promote immunity against various infections. More importantly, this review provides practical and valuable guidance for sedentary adult people and non-professional athletes on how to do aerobic and resistance training and stretching exercises at home with no special types of equipment required during the outbreaks of delta variant-COVID-19. Some significant exercise-related nutritional considerations regarding carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids were also supplied that help to create better adaptations and improve immune responses. SP - 178 EP - 185 AU - Taati, Behzad AU - Paydar Ardakani, Seyed Mojtaba AU - Suzuki, Katsuhiko AU - Sadat Modaresi, Masoumeh AU - Taati Moghadam, Majid AU - Roozbeh, Behnam AD - Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran KW - COVID-19 quarantine KW - Home-based exercise training KW - Non-functional foods KW - Pandemic KW - Professional athletes KW - Sedentary people UR - http://ijmm.ir/article-1-1446-en.html DO - 10.30699/ijmm.16.3.178 ER -