Zinc and Selenium Deficiency Leads to Worse COVID Outcomes

Zinc and selenium deficiencies are not uncommon and may be prevalent in those with comorbidities linked to worse COVID outcomes.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Data from Belgium reveal that patients with zinc and selenium deficiencies, especially those with comorbidities associated with worse COVID outcomes, had a higher risk of mortality and severe disease

• Up to 1 billion worldwide may be deficient in selenium with symptoms that can include hair loss, fatigue, weight gain, immune system and co…