Publications

Authors:

Pecoraro, Luca; Martini, Lucia; Salvottini, Chiara; Dalle Carbonare, Luca; Piacentini, Giorgio; Pietrobelli, Angelo

Title:

The potential role of zinc, magnesium and selenium against COVID-19: a pragmatic review

Year:

2021

Type of item:

Articolo in Rivista

Tipologia ANVUR:

Articolo su rivista

Language:

Inglese

Referee:

No

Name of journal:

Child and Adolescent Obesity

N° Volume:

4

Number or Folder:

1

Page numbers:

127-130

Keyword:

minerals

Short description of contents:

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.

Product ID:

131624

Handle IRIS:

11562/1084194

Last Modified:

March 8, 2024

Bibliographic citation:

Pecoraro, Luca; Martini, Lucia; Salvottini, Chiara; Dalle Carbonare, Luca; Piacentini, Giorgio; Pietrobelli, Angelo, The potential role of zinc, magnesium and selenium against COVID-19: a pragmatic review «Child and Adolescent Obesity» , vol. 4 , n. 1 , 2021 , pp. 127-130

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