Estrogen Appears To Have Antiviral Effects Against The Influenza A Virus.

reports that “estrogen has antiviral effects against the influenza A virus,” a study published in the American Journal of Physiology – Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology suggests. In the study, “estrogen compounds were able to spread their antiviral effects through a protein structure called estrogen receptor beta, which binds with other molecules to promote cell response – acting sort of like a gatekeeper.” http://www.medicaldaily.com/battle-sexes-female-sex-hormone-weakens-flu-virus-women-not-men-369514