Tag: Covid 19 research

According to laboratory studies, extracts from Japanese knotweed have shown significant antiviral activity against a range of viruses, including influenza and SARS-CoV-2. This research explores whether Japanese knotweed is an antiviral and what science says about its potential health benefits.

Several *in vitro* studies suggest that bromelain, an enzyme from pineapples, possesses properties that could impact viral components. But does bromelain break down spike proteins effectively outside of a laboratory setting, and what does the current scientific research truly indicate?