Immunological enhancement using Vitamin D supplements a treatment options for Covid-19 infection: A Review
In December 2019, Coronavirus menace was considered a pandemic which requires urgent attention of public health according to World health Organization, following its spontaneous outbreak worldwide from Human market of Seafood in Wuhan, South facet of republic of China. To combat the virus, various treatment approaches have been employed, including general and symptomatic care, antiviral medications, oxygen therapy, and immune system support. Notably, Vitamin D is involved in the maintenance of skin and bone health, alongside facilitating cell absorption of secondary messengers. Study has revealed that 1,25-hydroxycholecalciferol, a form of fat-soluble vitamin (Vitamin D), significantly regulates both the natural and adaptive immune responses. This study herein is aimed to investigate the potential of Vitamin D supplements in bolstering immunity and explore their efficacy as a treatment for the novel Coronavirus.
Keywords: ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome; COVID-19), ACE2, Vitamin D, Immune system, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, and ACE2.
