Singaporean scientists believe that the combination of vitamins D3, B12 and magnesium helps to carry the coronavirus easier and reduces the risk of death, especially in older people, writes Reedus.
One of the main causes of the complications from Covid-19 is the overreaction of the immune system – acute inflammation called the cytokine storm. Therefore, the researchers decided to test how a safe anti-inflammatory combination of micronutrients would work in this case. Vitamin D protects the respiratory epithelium, and magnesium helps to better absorb this vitamin and has independent bronchodilator and vasodilator activity. Vitamin B12 improves intestinal microflora. All are safe and well tolerated.
The experiment involved 17 patients with coronavirus over the age of 50 years. They were all prescribed 1000 IU of vitamin D3, 150 mg of magnesium and 500 micrograms of vitamin B12 per day for two weeks. Then their condition was compared with a group of patients of the same age who were not given vitamins. The results showed that the risk of complications when taking the vitamin complex was significantly reduced. Only three patients from the group receiving vitamins needed additional oxygen, and the chances of a fatal outcome decreased by 3.5 times.
However, the sample was quite small, with a larger study, performance indicators can significantly decrease. However, scientists are convinced that these vitamins can be used for prevention.
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