A Comprehensive Evaluation on Immuno Modulatory Activities of Some Consumables in Viral Infections with Special Emphasis on COVID-19 (Review Article)

Author(s): Richa Saxena*

Abstract: The global pandemic COVID-19 has led human race to concentrate seriously on global health in the absence of standard treatment against it. Despite of the tremendous advances in modern science and medicine, viruses if left unchecked spread exponentially in human body and can be a serious threat. Various respiratory disorders known till today are expected to be caused due to viral infections, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2, the COVID-19 virus), is one most severe of them. Thus, analysing the present situation, it is important to realize that we must prepare our body to fight against such infections by boosting our immune system. A healthy immune system is the most powerful weapon against such viral infections. Natural immunity boosters include foods, fruits, vegetables, few herbs, spices etc. While artificially designed supplements are also immune boosters that help us increase our ability to fight against illnesses. Micronutrients are crucial for an adequate functioning of the immune system and in promoting health and nutritional well-being. In addition to micronutrients, several herbal products, nutraceutical, and probiotics have also shown their effectiveness in enhancing immune response and in treatment and prevention of viral infections. The objective of this review is to investigate various immunity-boosting bioactive components present in food items and supplements along with few factors which affect the immune system. This investigation is expected to develop an understanding regarding various immunity boosting consumables and their importance.

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