The Immunologic Role of Vitamins C and D and Their Potential in the Management of COVID-19 Infections

Autor:	Merina Shrestha, Malcolm R. Antoine, Chrystal D. Antoine-Frank, Kaydeonne T. Ellis, Rimanatou Seyni Boureima
Rok vydání:	2021
Předmět:	Vitamin C Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) business.industry viruses Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) macromolecular substances Ascorbic acid Immune system nervous system Immunology Vitamin D and neurology Medicine business West indies
Zdroj:	International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science. 6:576-582
ISSN:	2455-8737
Popis:	The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 causes COVID-19 infection. Vitamins C and D have been investigated for their effects on COVID-19 including the severity of it’s symptoms and complications. These vitamins may provide some benefits against the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 as they modulate the immune system in addition to having anti-viral effects. This review will investigate the effects of vitamins C and D on COVID-19 infection to determine their benefits in the management of patients infected by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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