SV UNS Pharmacy Develops Immune Supporting Supplements with Natural IngredientsKOMPAS.com - Until now, people are still advised to stay at home.If there are no important things, then staying at home is the best way to stay away from the corona virus.However, many people have to go out of their homes every day to work or other activities that cannot be done from home.For this reason, it is important to maintain and improve the immune system.In addition to eating healthy and nutritious foods, if necessary, a person takes immune-supporting supplements.Also read: UNS Lung Experts Give Recommendations regarding Covid-19 Symptoms Now VariesIn this regard, the Vocational School Pharmacy Study Program (SV) of Sebelas Maret University (UNS) Surakarta is developing an immune-supporting supplement product from the food ingredient Spirulina platensis.The Head of the D3 Pharmacy Study Program at SV UNS, Anif Nur Artanti, S.Farm., M.Sc., Apt explained, pyrulina platensis was chosen because of its complete phytonutrient content or natural compounds.On the other hand, spirulina platensis can also increase macrophage cell activation and cytokine production and stimulate effective antibodies to increase immune responses.According to Anif, this is in accordance with the current conditions, namely the Covid-19 pandemic.Where the body must eat foods that can increase and balance immunity.Because diseases caused by viral infections generally attack the body in conditions of fatigue, stress, or with an irregular eating pattern."So Spirulina platensis is very good for the body as a super food," Anif said as quoted from the official UNS website, Friday (12/6/2020).Spirulina platensis plays a role in stabilizing the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and hemoglobin.In its development, the SV UNS Pharmacy Study Program collaborated with a pharmaceutical company.In addition to its excellent content, in terms of material safety, several research results show that spirulina platensis is a safe and natural food ingredient.This is of course with concentrated nutritional support for optimal health and well-being.The multifunctional role of Spirulina platensis species makes it an ideal natural medicine for prevention (prophylaxis) and therapy with enormous benefits."Judging from its characteristics, the microalga spirulina platensis also has the potential as a raw material source of antioxidant compounds that can be used for cosmetic ingredients and pharmaceutical preparations that are beneficial to the body," explained Anif.However, Anif said, further research is needed for the development carried out by the D3 Pharmacy SV UNS.Also read: Here's the Concept of Sports at Home from the Dean of FKOR UNS"Of course the goal is to dig deeper into the potential of the immunostimulator and immunomodulator of each chemical component in spirulina platensis," said Anif.This article is part of Parapuan.Parapuan is a space for women's self-actualization to achieve their dreams.Write your comments with the hashtag #JernihBerkomentar and win e-vouchers for 90 winners!Get information and insight selected by Kompas.com editorsDouble check and complete your data.Your data will be used for account verification when you need assistance or when unusual activity is found on your account.Immediately complete your data to join the #JernihBerkomentar program.