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Adjunctive Nutraceutical Therapies for COVID-19.
- Source :
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences; Feb2021, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p1963-1963, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), is a worldwide pandemic, as declared by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is a respiratory virus that infects people of all ages. Although it may present with mild to no symptoms in most patients, those who are older, immunocompromised, or with multiple comorbidities may present with severe and life-threatening infections. Throughout history, nutraceuticals, such as a variety of phytochemicals from medicinal plants and dietary supplements, have been used as adjunct therapies for many disease conditions, including viral infections. Appropriate use of these adjunct therapies with antiviral proprieties may be beneficial in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of COVID-19. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of nutraceuticals, such as vitamins C, D, E, zinc, melatonin, and other phytochemicals and function foods. These nutraceuticals may have potential therapeutic efficacies in fighting the threat of the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- COVID-19 treatment
PANDEMICS
SARS-CoV-2
VIRUS diseases
COVID-19
DIETARY supplements
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16616596
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 149018688
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22041963