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The Immunologic Role of Vitamins C and D and Their Potential in the Management of COVID-19 Infections

DOI: 10.23958/ijirms/vol06-i09/1212· Pages: 576 - 582· Vol. 6, No. 09, (2021)· Published: September 16, 2021
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Abstract

The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 causes COVID-19 infection. Vitamins C and D have been investigated for their effects on COVID-19 including the severity of it’s symptoms and complications. These vitamins may provide some benefits against the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 as they modulate the immune system in addition to having anti-viral effects. This review will investigate the effects of vitamins C and D on COVID-19 infection to determine their benefits in the management of patients infected by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2.

Keywords

vitamin Cvitamin Dascorbic acidCOVID-19SARS-CoV-2
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