Extracts from blueberries and blackcurrants prevent infection by measles and herpes viruses in cell cultures
- Würzburg researchers were very surprised by this
- For a long time, certain plant extracts and natural substances have been considered to strengthen the immune system or even promote healing in various diseases, but how can such relationships be investigated and suitable active ingredient candidates identified for further testing with as little effort as possible?
The Future
- In the future, plant extracts and active ingredients alone or in combination with established drugs could open up new options in antiviral therapies.
- Rinu Sivarajan et al, A defined anthocyanin mixture sourced from bilberry and black currant inhibits Measles virus and various herpesviruses. (BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies)
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-antiviral-effect.html
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