Summary In this study, a group of 17 COVID-19 patients received a combination of vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin B12. 26 COVID-19 patients served as a control group. The patients who received the micronutrients had a lower need for oxygen therapy and intensive care support than patients in the control group. Further details can be…
Summary This study focused on the effects of a combination of specific micronutrients, including vitamin C, on COVID-19 infections. It was shown that this micronutrient combination can decrease the expression of ACE2 receptors used by the COVID-19 virus to enter the cells and block the potential interaction of the virus and the ACE2 receptors. According…
Summary In this study, vitamin and mineral concentrations and several parameters related to immune function were measured in two groups. One group received a vitamin and mineral product daily for 12 weeks; the other group received a placebo. Before and after the intake, vitamin and mineral concentrations and all involved parameters were measured. Among others,…
Summary This meta-analysis evaluated the results of several studies investigating the effects of vitamin C, including its effect on the length of stay in the ICU. 18 relevant controlled trials were identified with a total of 2004 patients. Vitamin C was found to decrease the length of ICU stay on average by 8%. Further details…
Summary In this study, vitamin D levels and rates of vitamin D deficiency were measured in 62 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and 80 healthy controls. The results showed that vitamin D levels were much lower in COVID-19 patients than in the healthy control group. The lowest vitamin D levels were found in the most severe…
Summary This study measured the effects of vitamin D supplementation on Intensive Care Unit Admission and death rate among 76 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The supplementation of a high dose of vitamin D showed that the need for Intensive Care Unit Treatment decreased and reduced the severity of the disease. Further details can be found in…