Mushroom gum fights Covid

CHEWING gum made from mushroom extract can protect against Covid-19, scientists say.

Laboratory studies have shown that chitosan – a type of sugar derived from shellfish and mushrooms – can interfere with the virus’s ability to latch on to healthy cells and cause infection. Now, scientists in Germany have created GoBeDo Immune Boosting Peppermint Gum, which they claim may prevent infection.

Studies have shown that after 30 minutes’ chewing, Covid-fighting chitosan stays abundant in saliva.