Can Persimmon Juice Stop COVID? Find Out!
Word on the street has it that a splash of persimmon juice could be the secret weapon against the coronavirus. A study from a Japanese uni claims the fruit might actually neutralise the nasty bug‑bodies in our mouths.
What the Study Did (And Why It Didn’t Sign You Up for a Fruit‑Powered Party)
First, the researchers clicked on unripe persimmon. That’s the green, sour bit that’s been used for ages in Japan to dye paper, paint wood, and even keep bugs away. The juice was extracted, fermented, and left to age—essentially a meticulous “kakishibu” recipe.
Next, the fermented liquid was mixed with a splash of human saliva and a sample of the coronavirus. After just ten minutes, the virus was marked as “detoxified”.
Professor Toshihiro Ito’s Take
“Don’t start buying persimmons for health now,” Professor Ito said. “It does not mean we should eat persimmons to ward off or cure the virus.”
They’re looking to run bigger trials to see if the lab findings stack up against real‑world cases.
Bottom Line: Don’t Trade Your Sweet Snacks for a Virus Remedy
While autumn is the season for juicy, sweet persimmons, the study shows those lovely fruits won’t actually stop COVID in your mouth. The fermented, sour juice is the key, and even that is still under investigation.
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