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A Review on the Antiviral Activity of Functional Foods Against COVID-19 and Viral Respiratory Tract Infections.
Omer, Abdullah Khalid; Khorshidi, Sonia; Mortazavi, Negar; Rahman, Heshu Sulaiman.
  • Omer AK; Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
  • Khorshidi S; Razga Company, Sulaimaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
  • Mortazavi N; Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
  • Rahman HS; Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
Int J Gen Med ; 15: 4817-4835, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1862423
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 of action are also being reviewed. Therefore, to prevent COVID-19 and VRTIs, it is critical to identify controlling the activities and immune-enhancing functional food constituents as early as possible. We further aimed to summarize functional food constituents as a dietary supplement that aids in immune system boosting and may effectively reduce VRTIs and COVID-19 and promote therapeutic efficacy.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Topics: Traditional medicine / Vaccines Language: English Journal: Int J Gen Med Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: IJGM.S361001

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Topics: Traditional medicine / Vaccines Language: English Journal: Int J Gen Med Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: IJGM.S361001