Ahmed, Omar

Guertler, Ann-Cathrin

Johnson, Kendall

Kerr, Katelyn

Murray, Griffin

Weingarten, Aron

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Wayne State University COVID-19 Medical Myth Infographics Open Source Medicine 3-30-2021 Debunking Medical Myths: Do dietary supplements help prevent or treat COVID-19? Omar Ahmed Wayne State University School Of Medicine, fw9505@wayne.edu Ann-Cathrin Guertler Wayne State University School Of Medicine, hf2738@wayne.edu Kendall Johnson Wayne State University School Of Medicine, hf7380@wayne.edu Katelyn Kerr Wayne State University School Of Medicine, gn3056@wayne.edu Griffin Murray Wayne State University School Of Medicine, hf8973@wayne.edu See next page for additional authors Creative Commons License: This work is licensed under a No Rights Reserved license. Recommended Citation Ahmed, Omar; Guertler, Ann-Cathrin; Johnson, Kendall; Kerr, Katelyn; Murray, Griffin; and Weingarten, Aron, "Debunking Medical Myths: Do dietary supplements help prevent or treat COVID-19?" (2021). COVID-19 Medical Myth Infographics. 13. https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/covidinfographics/13 This Infographic is brought to you for free and open access by the Open Source Medicine at DigitalCommons@WayneState. It has been accepted for inclusion in COVID-19 Medical Myth Infographics by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@WayneState. Debunking Medical Myths: Do dietary supplements help prevent or treat COVID-19? Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/covidinfographics  Part of the Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Medical Education Commons, and the Public Health Commons Authors Omar Ahmed, Ann-Cathrin Guertler, Kendall Johnson, Katelyn Kerr, Griffin Murray, and Aron Weingarten This infographic is available at DigitalCommons@WayneState: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/covidinfographics/13 Ahmed, O., Guertler, A., Johnson, K., Kerr, K., Murray, G., Weingarten, A., WayneState University School of Medicine, 2020DEBUNKINGMEDICALMYTHSSources of zinc include meat, legumes (beans, peas, andpeanuts), dairy, eggs and whole grains, as well as zincsupplements. Zinc can boost the immune system by helpingthe body produce antibodies and immune cells. Increasedantibodies and immune cells help the body fight offinfection. Found in animal sources like meat, fish and eggs as well asfruits and vegetables. It helps to regulate genes, maintainour vision and overall eye health, and it increases theproduction and differentiation of immune T cells. Vitamin Ahelps to fight against toxic chemicals which harm our lungsand improves the ability of our lung cells to regenerate. Also called ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is found in fruits andvegetables that are red, yellow, or orange in color as well asmost citrus fruits.  Vitamin C has been shown to helpimprove respiratory symptoms related to the common cold.Vitamin C has also been shown to strengthen youreveryday immune system by helping your white blood cellsprotect you against bacteria and viruses.Besides keeping your bones healthy, vitamin D also helpsyour immune system prevent you from getting sick andfight infection. Vitamin D is found in foods like dairyproducts, fish, and eggs, and is made in the skin with sunexposure. Up to 40% of the US population is deficient invitamin D, most often due to inadequate levels in the dietor lack of sun exposure. Speak with your doctor if you feelyou may be at risk for deficiency, as supplementation mayhelp you stay healthy.There is currently no research trial that shows that any of thevitamins listed (Vitamins A, B, C, D, or Zinc) are directly effectivein the fight against COVID-19. However, there is evidence thatthese vitamins may have a role in battling this global pandemic byboosting the immune system.* Taking too many vitamins can have serious side effects.Do dietary supplements helpprevent or treat COVID-19? B vitamins are a group of vitamins that include vitaminsB1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 (also called folate), and B12.Vitamins B6, B9 (folate), and B12 play a role inregulating the immune system, so deficiencies in any ofthese vitamins can lead to reduced immune function.Vitamin B12 is found in meats like turkey and tuna, andVitamin B9 (folate) is found in plants like nuts, wholegrains, and potatoes.1 Z I N C2 V I T A M I N  A3 V I T A M I N  C  4V I T A M I N  B  5V I T A M I N  D  

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