Tag: Sars cov 2

Over 80 million people were infected with SARS-CoV-2 by the end of 2020, bringing the term "spice protein," more commonly known as the viral spike protein, into the global spotlight. However, the term can also refer to a specific cellular protein (SPICE1) involved in cell division or to health-promoting proteins and compounds found within culinary spices like turmeric and garlic.

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?

According to numerous studies, disrupted magnesium homeostasis and magnesium deficiencies are frequently associated with more severe COVID-19 cases and poorer outcomes. This essential mineral plays a pivotal role in regulating the immune system, modulating inflammation, and supporting vascular function, all of which are compromised during SARS-CoV-2 infection.