Table 2.
Biomarker | Approach | Finding | Reference |
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D-dimer, a coagulation biomarker | High-dose vitamin D supplementation on COVID-19 patients | No effect | [78] |
Procalcitonin | Supplementation with 5000 IU/d vs. 1000 IU/d for 36 and 33 COVID-19 patients | No effect | [77] |
Neutrophils count | Supplementation with 5000 IU/d vs. 1000 IU/d for 36 and 33 COVID-19 patients | Significant increase | [77] |
Abbreviations: COVID-19 = coronavirus disease 2019; IU = international unit.