Micronutrient perspective on COVID-19: Umbrella review and reanalysis of meta-analyses
et al., Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, doi:10.1080/10408398.2023.2174948 (meta analysis), PROSPERO CRD42022353953
, Micronutrient perspective on COVID-19: Umbrella review and reanalysis of meta-analyses, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, doi:10.1080/10408398.2023.2174948 (meta analysis), PROSPERO CRD42022353953
Systematic review and meta analysis of micronutrient supplementation, showing zinc supplementation associated with lower mortality. Note that forest plots have OR>1 favoring supplementation.Currently there are 40 zinc studies and meta analysis shows:
| Outcome | Improvement |
|---|---|
| Mortality | 29% lower [9‑44%] |
| Ventilation | 47% lower [4‑71%] |
| ICU admission | 26% lower [-9‑49%] |
| Hospitalization | 29% lower [7‑45%] |
| Cases | 22% fewer [-10‑45%] |
Xie et al., 15 Feb 2023, peer-reviewed, 16 authors, trial PROSPERO CRD42022353953.
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