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cord-030992-ed0h045d	Akhtar, Saeed	Nutritional perspectives for the prevention and mitigation of COVID-19	2020-07-15		.txt	text/plain	6841	352	36	Deficiencies of micronutrients, especially vitamins A, B complex, C, and D, zinc, iron, and selenium, are common among vulnerable populations in general and among COVID-19 patients in particular and could plausibly increase the risk of mortality. Vitamins A, B complex, C, D, and E and many trace elements, such as iron, zinc, selenium, magnesium, and copper, have been shown to elicit immune-boosting properties, [14] [15] [16] and thus deficiencies of these micronutrients could be detrimental to immune function in viral infections. 73, 74 Zhang and Liu 12 suggested supplementation with vitamin C to reduce the incidence of severe lower respiratory tract infections, such as pneumonia, and as a treatment option for COVID-19. In light of these findings on the role of PUFA derivatives in mediating immune function, omega-3 PUFA metabolites like protectin D1 may be useful as supportive dietary therapy for prevention and treatment of flu-like viral infections, including COVID-19.	./cache/cord-030992-ed0h045d.txt	./txt/cord-030992-ed0h045d.txt