A study published by American Chemical Society, correlating COVID cases and consumption of spices revealed that countries with less consumption of spices showed greater infections of COVID. Study also reported that death rates were fewer and recovery rates were higher in populations consuming 4 grams or higher amounts of spices per person perday. Particulary the following spices could boost immunity against bacterial and viral infections.
| Spice | Health benefits |
|---|---|
| Ginger | Antibacterial and Inhibits viral activity |
| Garlic | Antibacterial, Antiviral, and Antifungal |
| Turmeric | Antiviral against Hepatitis C and Influenza, Antioxidant, and Antiinflammatory |
| Clove | Antioxidants, Antibacterial, Relieves Asthma and Cough |
Reference
Elsayed, Y., & Khan, N. A. (2020). Immunity-boosting spices and the novel coronavirus. ACS chemical neuroscience, 11(12), 1696-1698.
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