Biomedicines (Aug 2023)

Calcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium Abnormalities Associated with COVID-19 Infection, and Beyond

  • Lucreția Anghel,
  • Corina Manole,
  • Aurel Nechita,
  • Alin Laurențiu Tatu,
  • Bogdan Ioan Ștefănescu,
  • Luiza Nechita,
  • Camelia Bușilă,
  • Pușica Zainea,
  • Liliana Baroiu,
  • Carmina Liana Mușat

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11092362
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 9
p. 2362

Abstract

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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has had a profound impact on global health, leading to a surge in research to better understand the pathophysiology of the disease. Among the various aspects under investigation, disruptions in mineral homeostasis have emerged as a critical area of interest. This review aims to provide an overview of the current evidence linking calcium, phosphorus and magnesium abnormalities with COVID-19 infection and explores the potential implications beyond the acute phase of the disease. Beyond the acute phase of COVID-19, evidence suggests a potential impact of these mineral abnormalities on long-term health outcomes. Persistent alterations in calcium, phosphorus and magnesium levels have been linked to increased cardiovascular risk, skeletal complications and metabolic disorders, warranting continuous monitoring and management in post-COVID-19 patients.

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