Micronutrients for potential therapeutic use against COVID-19; a review

Background: SARS CoV-2 has caused a pandemic that has challenged both clinicians and researchers in finding an effective treatment option. Currently there only exists a two series vaccine that has a high efficacy in preventing infection. There is no standard effective treatment against SARS CoV-2 however several nutraceuticals such as melatonin, zinc, selenium, vitamin C and vitamin D are being proposed as prevention and treatment options. (C) 2021 European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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The SARS CoV-2 pandemic has posed challenges for clinicians and researchers in finding effective treatment options. While vaccines are highly effective in preventing infection, there is no standard treatment for SARS CoV-2, with nutraceuticals like melatonin, zinc, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin D being proposed as prevention and treatment options.