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A literature review on beneficial role of vitamins and trace elements: evidence from published clinical studies

Taheri, Sima and Asadi, Shahla and Nilashi, Mehrbakhsh and Ali Abumalloh, Rabab and Ghabban, Nawaf M. A. and Mohd. Yusuf, Salma Yasmin and Supriyanto, Eko and Samad, Sarminah (2021) A literature review on beneficial role of vitamins and trace elements: evidence from published clinical studies. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, 67 . pp. 1-13. ISSN 0946-672X

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemb.2021.126789

Abstract

COVID-19 is a kind of SARS-CoV-2 viral infectious pneumonia. This research aims to perform a bibliometric analysis of the published studies of vitamins and trace elements in the Scopus database with a special focus on COVID-19 disease. To achieve the goal of the study, network and density visualizations were used to introduce an overall picture of the published literature. Following the bibliometric analysis, we discuss the potential benefits of vitamins and trace elements on immune system function and COVID-19, supporting the discussion with evidence from published clinical studies. The previous studies show that D and A vitamins demonstrated a higher potential benefit, while Selenium, Copper, and Zinc were found to have favorable effects on immune modulation in viral respiratory infections among trace elements. The principles of nutrition from the findings of this research could be useful in preventing and treating COVID-19.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:COVID-19, immune system, trace elements, vitamins
Subjects:Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:Biosciences and Medical Engineering
ID Code:94210
Deposited By: Yanti Mohd Shah
Deposited On:31 Mar 2022 15:24
Last Modified:31 Mar 2022 15:24

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