CreakyJoints reports researchers have initiated further studies of supplements including Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc, and Elderberry, to evaluate their potential in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

HSS rheumatologist Susan M. Goodman, discussed what people with arthritis and rheumatic diseases should consider prior to taking supplements during the COVID-19 pandemic. “These are all compounds with a known role in immune function, but none are yet proven to benefit in the prevention or treatment of COVID-19, the illness caused by SARS-Cov-2,” explained Dr. Goodman.

As no vitamin or supplement has been proven to prevent or treat COVID-19, nor can these replace social distancing, hand washing, wearing a mask, other public health guidance, or taking your disease-modifying medications as prescribed. “The best methods to prevent COVID-19 are simple to understand, but challenging to perform over months and months,” said Dr. Goodman.

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