Berry derived constituents in suppressing viral infection: Potential avenues for viral pandemic management.
Clin Nutr ESPEN
; 46: 14-20, 2021 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1439952
ABSTRACT
Berries are acknowledged as a rich source of major dietary antioxidants and the fact that berry phenolics exhibit antioxidant property is widely accepted. Berries are abundant in Vitamin C and polyphenols such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. Polyphenols are found to have several therapeutic effects such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Increasing studies are focusing on natural products and their components for alternative therapeutics against viral infections. In particular, berries such as elderberry, blueberry, raspberry, and cranberry have proven to be effective against viral infections. Of note, the decoction of Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) has been shown to treat viral epidemic diseases. Owing to the rich source of various antiviral constituents, berries could be an alternative source for managing viral infections. In this review, we provide insights into how berry derived components inhibit viral infection and their clinical usefulness in viral disease management.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Virus Diseases
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Fruit
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin Nutr ESPEN
Year:
2021
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Article
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J.clnesp.2021.09.728
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