Key takeaways: 

• CBD and cannabis produce different effects on different kinds viruses.
• When fighting a virus like COVID-19 you want an inflammatory response.
• CBD and TCH can slow the acute immune response to a virus.
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CBD and cannabinoids can help boost your adaptive immune function, but using these products exclusively to fight off a viral infection like COVID-19 might be something to think twice about.

 Dr. Chris Spooner, Chief Science Officer of Endo·dna, explains that CBD and cannabinoids can help address chronic illnesses that promote a pro-inflammatory response in the body. These could be auto-immune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory bowel disease, among others.

Over the long-term, a reduction in inflammation in the body is a good thing. But when you’re trying to fight off a viral infection like COVID-19, you want an inflammatory response because it’s part of your body’s natural defenses against these types of invaders.

“Something like COVID that replicates very aggressively…needs a strong immune response upfront… So your marines need to be on the shore storming the battlefield up there,” says Spooner.

CBD, in particular, along with THC, can slow down the immune response because cannabinoids have a balancing effect on the body and endocannabinoid system. In a situation where your body needs to fight off an acute condition like the COVID-19 virus, it can cause problems.

Boosting your immunity to viral infections like COVID-19 is best done with a holistic approach to wellness. You need to consider things like your nutrition, stress levels, exercise, and sleep, along with supplements and other products that can enhance your immune response.

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