scholarly journals Dietary Supplementation with Lactobacilli Improves Emergency Granulopoiesis in Protein-Malnourished Mice and Enhances Respiratory Innate Immune Response

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e90227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matias Herrera ◽  
Susana Salva ◽  
Julio Villena ◽  
Natalia Barbieri ◽  
Gabriela Marranzino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Innate Immune Response ◽  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Innate Immune

scholarly journals Reducing COVID-19 Risk through Dietary Supplementation of Plant Mannose Binding Lectins

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 4-11
Author(s):  
Kevin K. Lau
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Innate Immune Response ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Infection Risk ◽  
Innate Immune ◽  
Plant Lectins ◽  
Mannose Binding ◽  
Viable Approach

Increasing consumption of plant lectins (e.g., eating fruits and vegetables) may reduce COVID-19 risks. Mannose binding lectins (MBL), a key molecule in our innate immune response, contributes to host defense against coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV. This article reviews the role of MBL in the innate immune response against coronavirus infections, highlights evidence of MBL’s significance, and suggests dietary MBL supplementation through increased consumption of fruits and vegetables as an accessible and viable approach to minimizing COVID-19 infection risk.

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