Title:Natural Immunity Boosters as Therapeutic Interventions in the Era of the
COVID-19 Pandemic
Volume: 22
Issue: 8
Author(s): Sibgha Noureen, Kanwal Rehman and Muhammad Sajid Hamid Akash*
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Keywords:
COVID-19, immune system, SARS-CoV2, immunity boosters, antivirals, vitamins, natural immunity booster.
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.
