Supplementation with Vitamin D, Zinc, and Quercetin to Treat COVID-19: A Case Report
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this case report is to analyze the treatment of a patient with COVID-19 using the combination of vitamin D, zinc, and quercetin.
Clinical Features: A 23-year-old female presented with COVID-19. She had been triple vaccinated with Moderna. Advil alleviated her fever, myalgias, pharyngitis, and headache. However, her symptoms of a productive cough, nasal congestion, fatigue, ageusia, and anosmia were unchanged. Her cough and nasal interfered with her sleep.
Intervention/Outcome: The combination of 5,000 IU of vitamin D, 100 mg of zinc, and 1,000 mg of quercetin 3 times a day with meals was utilized to control her symptoms. After 1 day of supplementation, she experienced an improvement in her fatigue and nasal congestion. After 3 days of supplementation, her cough abated and her fatigue, nasal congestion, ageusia, and anosmia were greatly improved. Complete resolution of symptoms occurred after 6 days of treatment.
Conclusion: The combination of vitamin D, zinc, and quercetin may have contributed to the resolution of COVID-19.
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