title: Antiviral effect of commercial juices and beverages.
abstract: Nineteen commercial juices or beverages were tested for inactivation of poliovirus type 1. Grape and apple juices and tea were particularly antiviral. Although antiviral in aqueous solution, ascorbic acid was ineffective after addition to juices.
mesh_terms: D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000494:pharmacology; D001628:Beverages; D005638:Fruit; D017955:Poliovirus / Q000187:drug effects*; D013662:Tea
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents; D013662:Tea; D001205:Ascorbic Acid