The possible correlation between magnesium deficiency and SARS-CoV-2 infection

Magnesium (Mg) is an essential electrolyte for living organisms. It the fourth most abundant mineral in body. Although Mg usually found hard water and high-fiber diets, wide use of soft refined flour impose people at risk deficiency. Imbalances status deficiency may result a variety complications associated with immune, cardiovascular, urinary, nervous, respiratory systems. Because important roles magnesium prevention treatment many diseases, several studies are focusing on correlation between Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The present study reviewed types research to indicate importance monitoring as well possible role supplementation supportive COVID-19 patients. results indicated that could be factor multi-organ dysfunction infection. improves functions systems through different mechanisms. Suppression cytokine storm, bronchodilation, antithrombotic function, decrease arterial blood pressure, preventing imbalance, increase stress resistance some related These findings provide reference regarding beneficial effects supplement inexpensive, safe, easily available drug