Nature’s pharmacy: How everyday foods arm the immune system against viral threats

Nature’s pharmacy: How everyday foods arm the immune system against viral threats

A growing body of evidence highlights specific foods with potent antiviral properties that can support the body’s immune defenses. Key antiviral foods include garlic, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, coconut oil and licorice root, which work by inhibiting viral replication and modulating immune response. An effective antiviral diet focuses on integrating these functional foods while avoiding immune-suppressing substances like alcohol and processed fo…