INTRODUCTION: Several studies have analyzed the role of antioxidant minerals as positive modulators of the immune system in facing viral infections. We discuss their possible protective role in Sars-Cov 2 infection selecting minerals for which literature provides most evidences, such as zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), and selenium (Se). DISCUSSION: All these minerals have a role in modulating antiviral and antibacterial immunity and to regulate the inflammatory response. Their deficiency is associated with a higher prevalence of respiratory tract infections andendothelial dysfunction. These features are related to COVID-19 pathophysiology. CONCLUSIONS: It seems that an optimal micronutrient status in terms of Zn, Mg and Se, is able to effectively strengthen the immune system during the COVID-19 infection. Anyway, further studies are necessary.
The potential role of zinc, magnesium and selenium against COVID-19: a pragmatic review
Pecoraro, Luca;Dalle Carbonare, Luca;Piacentini, Giorgio;Pietrobelli, Angelo
2021-01-01
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Several studies have analyzed the role of antioxidant minerals as positive modulators of the immune system in facing viral infections. We discuss their possible protective role in Sars-Cov 2 infection selecting minerals for which literature provides most evidences, such as zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), and selenium (Se). DISCUSSION: All these minerals have a role in modulating antiviral and antibacterial immunity and to regulate the inflammatory response. Their deficiency is associated with a higher prevalence of respiratory tract infections andendothelial dysfunction. These features are related to COVID-19 pathophysiology. CONCLUSIONS: It seems that an optimal micronutrient status in terms of Zn, Mg and Se, is able to effectively strengthen the immune system during the COVID-19 infection. Anyway, further studies are necessary.
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