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Table 1 Role of vitamin C in the modulation of several complications [69]

From: The protective role of vitamin C in the management of COVID-19: A Review

Complications

Role of vitamin C

Cytokine storms

A large dose of vitamin C could prevent and manage cytokine storms

Inflammatory response syndrome

Vitamin C assists in regulating inflammatory response to prevent immune cell damage

Oxidative stress

Prevention and management of oxidative stress through a large dose of vitamin C administration

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Vitamin C elevates ACE2 regulation and modulates the renin-angiotensin system to restore proper lung function

Hyperactivation of the other immune system responses

Vitamin C helps the immune system to fight against infection

Sepsis

Intravenous vitamin C administration reduces the SOFA scores and levels of pro-inflammatory markers significantly