Prevalence of Micronutrient Deficiencies in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19: An Observational Cohort Study.

Manyola VoelkleClaudia GregorianoPeter J Neyer Daniel Koch Alexander KutzLuca BernasconiAnna ConenBeat MuellerPhilipp Schuetz

Published in: Nutrients (2022)

We found a high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies in mostly older patients hospitalized for COVID-19, particularly regarding selenium, vitamin D, vitamin A, and zinc. Several deficiencies were associated with a higher risk for more severe COVID-19 courses. Whether supplementation of micronutrients is useful for prevention of severe clinical courses or treatment of COVID-19 warrants further research.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
end stage renal disease
early onset
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
risk factors
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
combination therapy
replacement therapy