Immune-boosting role of vitamins D, C, E, zinc, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids: Could they help against COVID-19?
The world is currently in the grips of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused
by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has mutated to allow human-to-human spread. Infection …
by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has mutated to allow human-to-human spread. Infection …
[HTML][HTML] The role of minerals in the optimal functioning of the immune system
Minerals fulfil a wide variety of functions in the optimal functioning of the immune system.
This review reports on the minerals that are essential for the immune system's function and …
This review reports on the minerals that are essential for the immune system's function and …
[HTML][HTML] Zinc essentiality, toxicity, and its bacterial bioremediation: A comprehensive insight
Zinc (Zn) is one of the most abundantly found heavy metals in the Earth's crust and is
reported to be an essential trace metal required for the growth of living beings, with it being a …
reported to be an essential trace metal required for the growth of living beings, with it being a …
COVID-19: hemoglobin, iron, and hypoxia beyond inflammation. A narrative review
A Cavezzi, E Troiani, S Corrao - Clinics and practice, 2020 - mdpi.com
Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) has been regarded as an infective-inflammatory
disease, which affects mainly lungs. More recently, a multi-organ involvement has been …
disease, which affects mainly lungs. More recently, a multi-organ involvement has been …
[HTML][HTML] COVID-19: Poor outcomes in patients with zinc deficiency
D Jothimani, E Kailasam, S Danielraj… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Zinc is a trace element with potent immunoregulatory and antiviral properties,
and is utilized in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, we do not …
and is utilized in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, we do not …
[HTML][HTML] Early nutritional interventions with zinc, selenium and vitamin D for raising anti-viral resistance against progressive COVID-19
Objectives: The novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) conveys a serious threat globally to
health and economy because of a lack of vaccines and specific treatments. A common factor …
health and economy because of a lack of vaccines and specific treatments. A common factor …
[HTML][HTML] The potential impact of zinc supplementation on COVID-19 pathogenesis
I Wessels, B Rolles, L Rink - Frontiers in immunology, 2020 - frontiersin.org
During the current corona pandemic, new therapeutic options against this viral disease are
urgently desired. Due to the rapid spread and immense number of affected individuals …
urgently desired. Due to the rapid spread and immense number of affected individuals …
[HTML][HTML] Natural therapeutics and nutraceuticals for lung diseases: traditional significance, phytochemistry, and pharmacology
Background Lung diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
infections like influenza, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), asthma and …
infections like influenza, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), asthma and …
Mitochondria and microbiota dysfunction in COVID-19 pathogenesis
The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has taken the world by
surprise into a major crisis of overwhelming morbidity and mortality. This highly infectious …
surprise into a major crisis of overwhelming morbidity and mortality. This highly infectious …
[HTML][HTML] The role of micronutrients in support of the immune response against viral infections
F Pecora, F Persico, A Argentiero, C Neglia, S Esposito - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
Viral infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and the importance
of public health practices including handwashing and vaccinations in reducing their spread …
of public health practices including handwashing and vaccinations in reducing their spread …