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High doses of vitamin COVID-19 could have beneficial effects on a large part of the population. However, the researchers believe that this depends on the levels of the natural transporter necessary to carry the vitamin into cells.
Efficacy of vitamin C in the fight against Covid-19
“All of these factors need to be considered in the design and conduct of clinical trials, and in the studies of COVID-19, but also in those of other diseases,” says Dr. Sadanand Fulzele, lead author of the study. More and more studies have been started around the world aimed at finding a treatment for COVID-19. The research also includes studying the efficacy of known medications, including vitamin C, known as an immune system enhancer.
At least 30 clinical trials are underway to evaluate the efficacy of this vitamin. Some of the studies test doses up to 10 times higher than the usual recommended levels.
“Clinical trials for osteoarthritis, for example, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, have had mixed results. However, its use in other conditions, such as those induced by viruses, has shown benefits in reducing insufficiency. organic and improve lung function, in acute respiratory distress syndrome, a leading cause of severe COVID-19 cases and which can lead to death, “explains Dr. Fuzele, according to Medical Xpress. Low levels of vitamin C have also been linked to higher mortality in the elderly due to cardiovascular disease. High oxidative stress, a major risk factor in cardiovascular disease, as well as aging, all of which are now correlated with COVID-19, also reduce the transmission of vitamin C in the body.
The importance of vitamin C.
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin, which means that people must ingest it through food or supplements. Foods rich in vitamin C include oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. The various functions of the vitamin in the body also include the formation of blood vessels, collagen, and cartilage.
