Natural Products in Countering an Avian Influenza Pandemic

From CIDRAP (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy):

Chemical in grapes inhibits flu virus
http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2005/05/chemical-grapes-inhibits-flu-virus

May 31, 2005 (CIDRAP News) – Resveratrol, a chemical found in grapes and other fruits, inhibits the reproduction of influenza viruses in cell culture and mice, according to a recent report in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Rather than directly attacking the flu virus itself, resveratrol seems to block host-cell functions that are essential for viral replication, says the report by Anna T. Palamara and colleagues at the University of Rome. They write that the substance holds promise as a possible weapon against flu.

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"For these reasons, RV merits further investigation as a potential weapon for combating the growing threat of influenza," the authors conclude.  ---CONTINUED---


Palamara AT, Nencioni L, Aquilano K, et al. Inhibition of influenza A virus replication by resveratrol. J Infect Dis 2005;191(15 May):1719-29 [Abstract]

Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy
Academic Health Center -- University of Minnesota
Copyright  2006 Regents of the University of Minnesota

There's more discussion at another forum, that is specific to flu & other diseases, called FluTrackers.

FluTrackers, Antioxidant-Polyphenols in fruits inhibits flu virus
http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1568

ReadyMom wrote:From CIDRAP (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy):

Chemical in grapes inhibits flu virus
http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2005/05/chemical-grapes-inhibits-flu-virus

May 31, 2005 (CIDRAP News) – Resveratrol, a chemical found in grapes and other fruits, inhibits the reproduction of influenza viruses in cell culture and mice, according to a recent report in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Rather than directly attacking the flu virus itself, resveratrol seems to block host-cell functions that are essential for viral replication, says the report by Anna T. Palamara and colleagues at the University of Rome. They write that the substance holds promise as a possible weapon against flu.

-snip-

"For these reasons, RV merits further investigation as a potential weapon for combating the growing threat of influenza," the authors conclude.  ---CONTINUED---


Palamara AT, Nencioni L, Aquilano K, et al. Inhibition of influenza A virus replication by resveratrol. J Infect Dis 2005;191(15 May):1719-29 [Abstract]

Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy
Academic Health Center -- University of Minnesota
Copyright  2006 Regents of the University of Minnesota

Here's a list of food items that contain the chemical resveratrol that inhibits the flu virus, some of those foods are already in your pantry:

https://www.superfoodly.com/resveratrol-foods-supplements/

Jello Flu Shots

Immune Boosting Herbs in Finger Gelatin
https://commonsensehome.com/immune-boosting-herbs-in-finger-gelatin/

  (Snip) (If you are) looking for more ideas to give your family’s immune system a boost, you may want to give this recipe a try – or make your own variation. I made “jello flu shots” by infusing immune boosting herbs in finger gelatin made with fruit juice. Call them what you like, and enjoy some extra anti-oxidants and cold and flu fighting herbs. ---CONTINUED---