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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Flu-fighting superfood: How mushroom fibre may help protect against influenza

The ongoing season of flu in the US is undoubtedly one of the worst-ever. The quad-demic of infections - Covid, influenza, RSV and norovirus are driving the hospital admissions like never before, overwhelming the healthcare system of the United States. As the influenza wave stretches on, building natural immunity and taking care of overall wellness can emerge as a strong defence against the viral infection.

Having a variety of colours on your plate and drinking lots of fluids is an effective strategy to guard against the viral infections. A new study discusses the potential of mushrooms in fighting influenza infections.

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