Zinc as a Neuroprotective Nutrient for COVID-19–Related Neuropsychiatric : A literature review
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2021
Citazione:
Zinc as a Neuroprotective Nutrient for COVID-19–Related Neuropsychiatric : A literature review / G. Cereda, V. Ciappolino, A. Boscutti, F. Cantu', P. Enrico, L. Oldani, G. Delvecchio, P. Brambilla. - In: ADVANCES IN NUTRITION. - ISSN 2161-8313. - (2021), pp. 1-14. [Epub ahead of print] [10.1093/advances/nmab110]
Abstract:
The outbreak of the pandemic associated with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) led researchers to find new potential
treatments, including nonpharmacological molecules such as zinc (Zn2+). Specifically, the use of Zn2+ as a therapy for SARS-CoV-2 infection is based
on several findings: 1) the possible role of the anti-inflammatory activity of Zn2+ on the aberrant inflammatory response triggered by COronaVIrus
Disease 19 (COVID-19), 2) properties of Zn2+ in modulating the competitive balance between the host and the invading pathogens, and 3) the
antiviral activity of Zn2+ on a number of pathogens, including coronaviruses. Furthermore, Zn2+ has been found to play a central role in regulating
brain functioning and many disorders have been associated with Zn2+ deficiency, including neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric disorders, and
brain injuries. Within this context, we carried out a narrative review to provide an overview of the evidence relating to the effects of Zn2+ on the
immune and nervous systems, and the therapeutic use of such micronutrients in both neurological and infective disorders, with the final goal of
elucidating the possible use of Zn2+ as a preventive or therapeutic intervention in COVID-19. Overall, the results from the available evidence showed
that, owing to its neuroprotective properties, Zn2+ supplementation could be effective not only on COVID-19–related symptoms but also on virus
replication, as well as on COVID-19–related inflammation and neurological damage. However, further clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of Zn2+ as
a nonpharmacological treatment of COVID-19 are required to achieve an overall improvement in outcome and prognosis.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
zinc; micronutrient; supplementation; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; neuropsychiatry, neuroprotection; inflammation;
Elenco autori:
G. Cereda, V. Ciappolino, A. Boscutti, F. Cantu', P. Enrico, L. Oldani, G. Delvecchio, P. Brambilla
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