Vitamin D And COVID-19

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“As others have mentioned, it is unlikely that one silver bullet will end the COVID-19 pandemic; however, evidence-based recommendations can be made that may reduce the risk of a severe response to SARS-CoV-2 infection or viral reactivation. Simpson and Katsanis (43) have reported the benefits of exercising during the COVID-19 pandemic that was based on the evidence they found in their spaceflight research. We recommend that people maintain optimal vitamin D status to support immune function and lower their risk of viral reactivation, a recommendation that also comes from our National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)–funded research. We are not advocating for ultra-high doses of vitamin D supplementation because of possible side effects, but rather a level of supplementation that will prevent vitamin D deficiency and maintain serum concentrations >30 ng/mL. We determined from our Antarctic research that doses of 1000–2000 IU/d, which are within IOM guidelines (24), are likely sufficient. Modifiable measures such as these may have the potential to safely and easily offer some protection and reduce risk.”

Vitamin D and COVID-19: Lessons from Spaceflight Analogs

 

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“We checked a range of timeframes, and found that wherever you look over the two years before infection, the correlation between vitamin D and disease severity is extremely strong,” Dror said.

“Because this study gets such a good picture of patients’ vitamin D levels, by looking at a wide timeframe instead of just the time around hospitalization, it offers much stronger support than anything seen so far emphasizing the importance of boosting vitamin D levels during the pandemic,” he added.

Israeli study offers strongest proof yet of vitamin D’s power to fight COVID

Bolstering previous research, scientists publish 'remarkable' data showing strong link between vitamin deficiency, prevalent in Israel, and death or serious illness among patients

www.timesofisrael.com