Examining the role of micronutrients on improving long COVID sleep-related symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and objectives

Long COVID is defined as the continuation of symptoms for four or more weeks after initial contraction of the virus. This review article examines the role of four select micronutrients (zinc, vitamins C, D and polyphenols) for their anti-inflammatory and therapeutic potential to improve sleep-related symptoms in persons with long COVID.

Background

Evidence suggests a link between long COVID and increased inflammation. There are currently no therapeutic interventions for common sleep-related symptoms associated with long COVID. Micronutrients, due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, may have a role in the treatment of sleep-related symptoms in the context of long COVID.

Design

A narrative literature review was conducted and guided

SUBMITTER: Pak VM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9880629 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature