MeDiCo-Health
Micronutrients are trace elements and vitamins that are essentially absorbed by humans from food and are essential for many physiological functions. Nevertheless, around two billion people worldwide - including Germany - are affected by a micronutrient deficiency. The causes of a deficiency supply are manifold and range from regional soil conditions to malnutrition or an unbalanced diet.
An important property of micronutrients, such as selenium, vitamin D or zinc is their role in the immune system, especially in immune defense. Many studies have already established links between deficiencies of these nutrients and increased risk of bacterial and viral infectious diseases, possibly including SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Therefore, as part of the EIT (European Institute of Technology) Crisis Response Initiative, the MeDiCo-Health (Micro-nutrient Deficiency in Covid-19 patients and Health care professionals) study was launched in response to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Among other things, the MeDiCo-Health study seeks to determine whether the micronutrient status and eating patterns of individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 have an impact on disease progression.
For this purpose, the Core Facility Human Studies of the Technical University of Munich is seeking participants who have recently tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 (throat swab or rapid test). Participation in the study is possible from home. They can register for the study at the following website and participate if they meet the inclusion criteria:
