Exploring the Protective Effect of Food Drugs against Viral Diseases: Interaction of Functional Food Ingredients and SARS-CoV-2, Influenza Virus, and HSV
Exploring the Protective Effect of Food Drugs against Viral Diseases: Interaction of Functional Food Ingredients and SARS-CoV-2, Influenza Virus, and HSV(136 views) Ricci A, Roviello GN
Exploring the Protective Effect of Food Drugs against Viral Diseases: Interaction of Functional Food Ingredients and SARS-CoV-2, Influenza Virus, and HSV
A complex network of processes inside the human immune system provides resistance
against a wide range of pathologies. These defenses form an innate and adaptive immunity, in which
certain immune components work together to counteract infections. In addition to inherited variables,
the susceptibility to diseases may be influenced by factors such as lifestyle choices and aging, as well
as environmental determinants. It has been shown that certain dietary chemical components regulate
signal transduction and cell morphologies which, in turn, have consequences on pathophysiology.
The consumption of some functional foods may increase immune cell activity, defending us against a
number of diseases, including those caused by viruses. Here, we investigate a range of functional
foods, often marketed as immune system boosters, in an attempt to find indications of their potential
protective role against diseases caused by viruses, such as the influenza viruses (A and B), herpes
simplex virus (HSV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), in some
cases mediated by gut microbiota. We also discuss the molecular mechanisms that govern the
protective effects of some functional foods and their molecular constituents. The main message of
this review is that discovering foods that are able to strengthen the immune system can be a winning
weapon against viral diseases. In addition, understanding how the dietary components function can
aid in the development of novel strategies for maintaining human bodily health and keeping our
immune systems strong.
Exploring the Protective Effect of Food Drugs against Viral Diseases: Interaction of Functional Food Ingredients and SARS-CoV-2, Influenza Virus, and HSV
Exploring the Protective Effect of Food Drugs against Viral Diseases: Interaction of Functional Food Ingredients and SARS-CoV-2, Influenza Virus, and HSV