The Role of Vitamins and Minerals Supplementation on COVID‑19 Prevention: Benefit or Risk?

Erika Aparecida Silveira, Patricia Constante Jaime, Matias Noll, Cesar de Oliveira

Abstract


Dear Editor, In a scenario where there is a lot of uncertainty regarding SARS‑CoV‑2, vitamin and mineral supplementation have gained considerable attention due to the belief that they could prevent infection. However, the scientific evidence is tenuous with regard to their potential to prevent coronavirus disease‑2019 (COVID‑19), and reduce disease severity or mortality

Keywords


Minerals; Supplementation; Vitamins; COVID‑19

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