A literature review on beneficial role of vitamins and trace elements: Evidence from published clinical studies
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2021
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.
Keywords
COVID-19, Vitamins, Trace elements, Immune system, Bibliometric analysis
Divisions
cebar
Funders
Q.J130000.2445.04G29
Publication Title
Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology
Volume
67
Publisher
Elsevier
Publisher Location
HACKERBRUCKE 6, 80335 MUNICH, GERMANY