A Review on the Antiviral Activity of Functional Foods Against COVID-19 and Viral Respiratory Tract Infections.

ABSTRACT: Due to the absence of successful therapy, vaccines for protection are continuously being developed. Since vaccines must be thoroughly tested, viral respiratory tract infections (VRTIs), mainly coronaviruses, have seriously affected human health worldwide in recent years. In this review, we presented the relevant data which originated from trusted publishers regarding the practical benefits of functional foods (FFs) and their dietary sources, in addition to natural plant products, in viral respiratory and COVID-19 prevention and immune-boosting activities. As a result, FFs were confirmed to be functionally active ingredients for preventing COVID-19 and VRTIs. Furthermore, the antiviral activity and immunological effects of FFs against VRTIs and COVID-19 and their potential main mechanisms o

SUBMITTER: Omer AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9112189 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature