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Review Article

Natural Immunity Boosters as Therapeutic Interventions in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Author(s): Sibgha Noureen, Kanwal Rehman and Muhammad Sajid Hamid Akash*

Volume 22, Issue 8, 2022

Published on: 31 May, 2022

Page: [842 - 851] Pages: 10

DOI: 10.2174/1871530322666220110113028

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Abstract

COVID-19, a pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, has been spread all over the world and is responsible for serious fatalities. SARS-CoV-2 belongs to the family of β-coronavirus that affects pulmonary gas exchange and triggers cytokines storm. Vigorous inflammation, hyper-coagulation, a decrease in the lymphocytic count, and an increase in the neutrophilic count are observed in the second week after the onset of the disease. Fever, dry cough, sneezing, shortness of breath, and respiratory distress are the symptoms of COVID-19. The use of sanitizers, social distancing, vaccination, wearing gloves and face masks, and other preventative measures are all important in preventing coronavirus outbreaks. People with weak immunity are more susceptible to coronavirus. Various natural immunity boosters are known for their immune boosting properties; among them are vitamin C, D, and B complex, medicinal mushrooms, plant-based stuff, and minerals play important roles by increasing the beneficial flora of the human body. All these natural immunity boosters improve the innate and adaptive immune response against coronavirus. Hence, we conclude that the use of natural immunity boosters prevents the attack of coronavirus and makes a person stronger against the suspected attack of COVID-19 and/or other viral diseases.

Keywords: COVID-19, immune system, SARS-CoV2, immunity boosters, antivirals, vitamins, natural immunity booster.

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