“It is not the virus — coronavirus or otherwise — that harms individuals, but a person’s own faulty immune system “ -Dr. Ayyadurai- scientist MIT PhD. According to this world-renowned biologist,there is a very reasonable solution to the current problem the world is facing: strengthening people’s immunity system.

He explains that modern science shows clearly that it is the over reaction of our OWN weakened and dysfunctional immune system attacking tissues and cells of our own body that harms and kills, versus the virus. In healthy individuals, the immune system processes pathogens with a natural immune response that is mild and non-lethal; however, in those who are immune-compromised — elderly and those with pre-existing conditions—their own immune systems may overreact; and in the case of COVID-19, attacking lung epithelial cells and tissues leading to hospitalization and mortality.

Whatever our personal view is on current pandemic, it is definitely worth taking all possible means to strengthen your bodies natural defenses. Dr. Ayyadurai says having adequate amounts of vitamin D, A and C are essential to strengthening our natural defenses. There’s some good tips on this on CNN Health here: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/25/health/immunity-diet-food-coronavirus-drayer-wellness/index.html

Eating a healthful, balanced diet is just one way to support immune health.More ways to strengthen body’s defences have been covered in our previous post.