Vitamin C supplementation for the treatment of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

M Olczak-Pruc, D Swieczkowski, JR Ladny, M Pruc… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the
severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), millions of people have died …

COVID-19 complications: oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial and endothelial dysfunction

E Georgieva, J Ananiev, Y Yovchev… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
SARS-CoV-2 infection, discovered and isolated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China,
causes acute atypical respiratory symptoms and has led to profound changes in our lives …

[HTML][HTML] Natural ingredients to improve immunity

A Gasmi, M Shanaida, O Oleshchuk, Y Semenova… - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
The immune system protects the body from infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, or
fungi. Once encountered with pathogens or antigens, the innate and adaptive arms of the …

[HTML][HTML] Advances and challenges in using nirmatrelvir and its derivatives against SARS-CoV-2 infection

W Chen, B Liang, X Wu, L Li, C Wang, D Xing - Journal of Pharmaceutical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract On December 22, 2021, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved
the first main protease inhibitor, ie, oral antiviral nirmatrelvir (PF-07321332)/ritonavir …

[HTML][HTML] Immunomodulatory effects of zinc and its impact on COVID-19 severity

M Dhawan, TB Emran, OP Choudhary - Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 2022 - Elsevier
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to severe financial, clinical, and societal repercussions
and imposed more pressure on the healthcare system of many nations. COVID-19 impacts …

Development of therapeutic and prophylactic zinc compositions for use against COVID-19: A glimpse of the trends, inventions, and patents

M Imran, W Fatima, AK Alzahrani, N Suhail… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Zinc is an essential nutrient for human health; it is involved in the catalytic, structural, and
regulatory functions of the human cellular system. Different compositions of zinc, as well as …

Vitamin C for COVID-19 treatment: have we got enough evidence?

SR Ahmad - Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 - frontiersin.org
COVID-19, an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, was discovered at the end of
2019. COVID-19 virus invades the lungs, causing pneumonia. Fever, shortness of breath …

Sleep disturbance and immunological consequences of COVID-19

J Bocek, J Prasko, S Genzor, F Hodny… - Patient preference …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The overarching importance of sleep was further emphasized during the pandemic of
COVID-19. The subjects infected by COVID-19 frequently experience sleep disturbances; …

Community Pharmacists' Knowledge, Attitudes and the Perceived Safety and Effectiveness of Melatonin Supplements: A Cross-Sectional Survey

M Tobaiqy, FA AlZahrani, AS Hassan, AH Alirbidi… - Pharmacy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Melatonin, which is classified as a dietary supplement by the Saudi Food and Drug
Authority, is used to manage sleep disorders. In this study, community pharmacists' …

Melatonin and Vascular Function

L Mendes, M Queiroz, CM Sena - Antioxidants, 2024 - mdpi.com
The indolamine hormone melatonin, also known as N-acetyl-5-methoxytrypamine, is
frequently associated with circadian rhythm regulation. Light can suppress melatonin …