Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and COVID-19.

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Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and COVID-19.

Ann Pharmacother. 2020 May 12;:1060028020928052

Authors: Adams KK, Baker WL, Sobieraj DM

Abstract
News and social media platforms have implicated dietary supplements in the treatment and prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). During this pandemic when information quickly evolves in the presence of contradicting messages and misinformation, the role of the pharmacist is essential. Here, we review theoretical mechanisms and evidence related to efficacy and safety of select supplements in the setting of COVID-19, including vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, elderberry, and silver. Evidence evaluating these supplements in COVID-19 patients is lacking, and providers and patients should not rely on dietary supplements to prevent or treat COVID-19. Rather, reference to evidence-based guidelines should guide treatment decisions.

PMID: 32396382 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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