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Individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery to treat obesity may have a reduced risk of developing severe COVID-19, according to a recent study.

For individuals with class I obesity, a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) with omega-3 supplementation results in fat mass reduction while preserving fat-free mass (FFM), as shown in a study. Furthermore, there are improvements seen in satiety hormones, such as higher ghrelin and lower leptin, and in the metabolic profiles.

Patients with hypothyroidism who develop COVID-19 have a lower mechanical ventilation requirement and are less likely to die in the hospital, as reported in a study.