Battle with COVID-19: Role of Vitamin D and Zinc as a Preventive Strategy

Ramaiah, Pushpamala and Elfaki, Badria Abd Alla Mohamed and Mustafa, Hassanat Elbashir Mohammed (2020) Battle with COVID-19: Role of Vitamin D and Zinc as a Preventive Strategy. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 32 (21). pp. 32-39. ISSN 2456-9119

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Abstract

The immune system protects us by producing antibodies against viruses and diseases. Currently, there is no cure in treating patients infected with COVID-19. Even though many nations declared extrapolate findings on the COVID-19 vaccine trial, this will require months to develop an effective vaccine successfully. Meanwhile, an immune-enhancing preventive approach can be considered in order to strengthen the immune system that would enhance the host's resistance to infection. Although the leading health authorities of national and international health institutions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), and the World Health Organization (WHO) consistently providing standard guidelines focusing on treatment, prevention, and promotion perspectives, this article discussed the promising alternative prophylactic solutions in enhancing host immunity with a highly valuable supplements Zinc, Vitamin D to protect human beings from COVID-19 pandemic disease.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: European Scholar > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 01 Apr 2023 05:17
Last Modified: 04 Jun 2024 10:49
URI: http://article.publish4promo.com/id/eprint/1364

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