One of the few that people don't really know about is in fighting viral infections. (abckidsinc.com)
The paper posits that if interferons are constantly activated, then the body is constantly fighting a viral infection even when such infection does not exist; this would likely cause many damaging side - effects. (sciencedaily.com)
Dulse extract helps increase metabolism and can enhance the functioning of the immune system, helping the body to fight viral infections such as herpes. (store.newwayherbs.com)