Role of adjunctive vitamin C supplement therapy in combating COVID-19

Gnaneswari Regati Venkata
2020 International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology  
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in December 2019, the disease has continued to spread, highlighting the urgent need for immunization and a cure. People are seeking ways in which to potentially protect themselves from the virus or to alleviate its effects once caught. This article reviews what vitamin C is, how it affects immunity, how it's being tried for COVID-19 patients in a hospital setting. Vitamin C affects immune health in several ways through its antioxidant ability, collagen
more » ... or directly strengthening cells in the fight against infection.
doi:10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20205135 fatcat:jnbhgdbz55ct7aamh77yurmfam