Experts: No proof supplements prevent, cure Covid-19


GEORGE TOWN: Despite the fondness of Malaysians for health supplements, medical experts say there is no evidence to indicate they can prevent or cure Covid-19.

“People can take supplements as long as they feel good about it and the supplements are not detrimental to their health,” said Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) family medicine specialist Dr Mastura Mohd Sopian.

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