The collective discussions support the importance of evidence-based information, with posts emphasizing that supplements like elderberry, silver, and vitamins lack proven benefits and may pose risks, using authoritative tones and citing reputable sources. Their tone, focused on scientific critique and public health, contributes to an overall recognition that the publication fosters accurate understanding and informed decision-making.
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Abstract in brief
During the COVID-19 pandemic, social media and news have linked dietary supplements like vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, elderberry, and silver to prevention and treatment, but evidence is limited.
The role of pharmacists is crucial in providing accurate information and guiding patients based on evidence-based guidelines, especially given the prevalence of misinformation.
Currently, there is no strong scientific proof that these supplements effectively prevent or treat COVID-19, so they should not replace proven medical treatments.]
Co-wrote this review with Kathleen Adams and Diana Sobieraj just published online "Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and COVID-19", https://t.co/0Ywih11Bov @UConnPharmacy #COVID19 #COVID
May 12, 2020 · 21 likes · 6 shares · 1,165 followersView post →
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Annals of Pharmacotherapy Journal
@AnnalsofPharm · X
One of the most cited papers in AOP:
Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and COVID-19
Total views and downloads: 26,536
Altmetric: 75
Have you read it?
https://t.co/6cOTCooXrH
Dec 9, 2021 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 559 followersView post →
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Annals of Pharmacotherapy Journal
@AnnalsofPharm · X
Read about dietary supplements and COVID-19 in Annals of Pharmacotherapy! Link to article by Kathleen K Adams, William L Baker, and Diana M Sobierai: https://t.co/6cOTCooXrH #pharmacy https://t.co/ewQCd9dNHo
@crabb_vicki @Awithonelison @MsTrixter @Monstercoyliar @Dietdee @emartinez78987 @LauraDekker1 @KatLaRue7 @VeritasEver @DavidSamuelAuer @KitemanArgues @JaneEOpie @deralteGaukler @mcfunny @callofduvy @LiamKav @JestrBob @ToothAngry @pelham_g @HelloGeorgeN @stetho @RebelKnight50 @Rosewind2007 @KarenMccartny @RogueTrader84 @Sheldon_Walker_ @TioChango_ @KrochetxKorner @AncientSpoonbil @nicriopeele @runhack @AngrierThanMost @KStateTurk @ailsa_graham @MackayIM @Siubhan_H @rnew706 @SMcwoof @dfreedman7 Here is an excellent article by my Colleagues at @UConnPharmacy on dietary supplements for COVID-19. https://t.co/85XVreZxzE
Aug 11, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 428 followersView post →
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Those Nerdy Girls
@DearPandemic · X
7/ In sum, it can’t hurt to take a multivitamin and a daily dose of Vitamin D (1000-2000IU maximum). Everything else (especially in higher than daily dose recommendations) is not recommended by the experts
Read more here: https://t.co/pIHuTRiP3l
and here: https://t.co/kHOPEjnIph
May 19, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 11,966 followersView post →
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The Medical Letter
@MedicalLetter · X
Great concise review from @UConnPharmacy on use of dietary supplements in #COVID19.
Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and COVID-19 - Kathleen K. Adams, William L. Baker, Diana M. Sobieraj, https://t.co/evOXs81Jdm
May 18, 2020 · 4 likes · 5 shares · 3,409 followersView post →
Are trendy healthy habits really beneficial? This video analyzes popular routines and superfoods to determine which genuinely improve health and which are just time-consuming trends. Discover simpler and more effective…
Vitamin C and zinc may help reduce infection severity. An optimal diet rich in nutrients supports immune health by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and COVID-19 - PMC Elderberry will cure and prevent any virus, including the measles, Covid, and the flu. It also works on bacteria.
Jun 23, 2025 · 1 like · 1,203 followersView post →
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C. Michael White
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@IGubbyJr @UConnPharmacy Which poster are you interested in having the references for? For the dietary supplement one (the one I mentored) it is https://t.co/tzY4tkY6Xa https://t.co/85XVreHWb4
@delamare41 @Valriepierre10 @MHypersensible .., it appears pertinent to ensure adequate, if not elevated intake of these key vitamins and minerals in people both at risk of, and suffering from COVID-19."
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https://t.co/n2bbo7NfCi
One of the most cited papers in AOP:
Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and COVID-19
Total views and downloads: 26,536
Altmetric: 75
Have you read it?
https://t.co/6cOTCooXrH
Dec 9, 2021 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 559 followersView post →
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Isatou Sarr
@IsatouSarr4 · X
Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and COVID-19 - Kathleen K. Adams, William L. Baker, Diana M. Sobieraj, 2020 https://t.co/z4Mo1e0zpJ
@Oslejs Ne tikai to nav izdevies pierādīt, bet arī tajos pētījumos, ar kuriem pamatoja šo apgalvojumu, tika konstatēti nopietni trūkumi vai arī secinājumu spekulatīva interpretēšana. Turklāt Latvijā D vitamīnu dāsni dalīja SAC klientiem. Brīnumu nebija. https://t.co/MkWIJNhOUx
Mar 4, 2021 · 2 likes · 4,036 followersView post →
@JacquiFromSheff @hogotheforsaken "Evidence evaluating these supplements in COVID-19 patients is lacking, and providers and patients should not rely on dietary supplements to prevent or treat COVID-19. Rather, reference to evidence-based guidelines should guide treatment decisions."
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@cypieh1886 Caution is warranted on silver.
"the most common side effect of silver exposure is argyria, an irreversible gray or blue-gray skin discoloration... additional harmful effects on the gastrointestinal system, liver, kidney, and other major organs"
https://t.co/ZnwPRmRfVK
"Evidence evaluating these supplements [vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, elderberry, silver] in COVID-19 patients is lacking, and providers and patients should not rely on dietary supplements to prevent or treat COVID-19
https://t.co/4He7JxMXSo
Read about dietary supplements and COVID-19 in Annals of Pharmacotherapy! Link to article by Kathleen K Adams, William L Baker, and Diana M Sobierai: https://t.co/6cOTCooXrH #pharmacy https://t.co/ewQCd9dNHo
RT @MedicalLetter: Great concise review from @UConnPharmacy on use of dietary supplements in #COVID19.
Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements a…
Jun 21, 2020 · 5 shares · 372 followersView post →
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Chris Hendel
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RT @MedicalLetter: Great concise review from @UConnPharmacy on use of dietary supplements in #COVID19.
Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements a…
Jun 21, 2020 · 5 shares · 4,252 followersView post →
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William Baker
@wbaker0621 · X
RT @DearPandemic: 7/ In sum, it can’t hurt to take a multivitamin and a daily dose of Vitamin D (1000-2000IU maximum). Everything else (esp…
May 22, 2020 · 1 share · 1,165 followersView post →
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William Baker
@wbaker0621 · X
RT @MedicalLetter: Great concise review from @UConnPharmacy on use of dietary supplements in #COVID19.
Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements a…
May 22, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,165 followersView post →
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Those Nerdy Girls
@DearPandemic · X
7/ In sum, it can’t hurt to take a multivitamin and a daily dose of Vitamin D (1000-2000IU maximum). Everything else (especially in higher than daily dose recommendations) is not recommended by the experts
Read more here: https://t.co/pIHuTRiP3l
and here: https://t.co/kHOPEjnIph
May 19, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 11,966 followersView post →
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C. Michael White
@CMichaelWhite2 · X
RT @MedicalLetter: Great concise review from @UConnPharmacy on use of dietary supplements in #COVID19.
Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements a…
May 18, 2020 · 5 shares · 428 followersView post →
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UConn Pharmacy
@UConnPharmacy · X
RT @MedicalLetter: Great concise review from @UConnPharmacy on use of dietary supplements in #COVID19.
Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements a…
May 18, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,948 followersView post →
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The Medical Letter
@MedicalLetter · X
Great concise review from @UConnPharmacy on use of dietary supplements in #COVID19.
Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and COVID-19 - Kathleen K. Adams, William L. Baker, Diana M. Sobieraj, https://t.co/evOXs81Jdm
May 18, 2020 · 4 likes · 5 shares · 3,409 followersView post →
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José Manuel FR
@Josemafero · X
Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and COVID-19 - Kathleen K. Adams, William L. Baker, Diana M. Sobieraj, #https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1060028020928052?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3Dpubmed#articleShareContainer
RT @wbaker0621: Co-wrote this review with Kathleen Adams and Diana Sobieraj just published online "Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and CO…
May 12, 2020 · 6 shares · 1,436 followersView post →
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C. Michael White
@CMichaelWhite2 · X
RT @wbaker0621: Co-wrote this review with Kathleen Adams and Diana Sobieraj just published online "Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and CO…
May 12, 2020 · 6 shares · 428 followersView post →
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Mike Kelly
@mikesbkelly · X
RT @wbaker0621: Co-wrote this review with Kathleen Adams and Diana Sobieraj just published online "Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and CO…
May 12, 2020 · 6 shares · 386 followersView post →
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William Baker
@wbaker0621 · X
Co-wrote this review with Kathleen Adams and Diana Sobieraj just published online "Myth Busters: Dietary Supplements and COVID-19", https://t.co/0Ywih11Bov @UConnPharmacy #COVID19 #COVID
May 12, 2020 · 21 likes · 6 shares · 1,165 followersView post →
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