A new study has shown that low Vitamin D levels appear to play a significant role in COVID-19 death rates. Vitamin D strengthens innate immunity and prevents overactive immune responses.
Patients with severe Vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to experience significant complications, according to researchers from Northwestern University.
Researchers analyzed data from a number of hospitals and clinics across the world. They found that patients from countries with high COVID-19 mortality rates, such as the US, Spain, UK, Italy, and China, had lower levels of vitamin Dcompared to patients in other countries that were not as affected. ...
A new study has shown that low Vitamin D levels appear to play a significant role in COVID-19 death rates. Vitamin D strengthens innate immunity and prevents overactive immune responses.
Patients with severe Vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to experience significant complications, according to researchers from Northwestern University.
Researchers analyzed data from a number of hospitals and clinics across the world. They found that patients from countries with high COVID-19 mortality rates, such as the US, Spain, UK, Italy, and China, had lower levels of vitamin Dcompared to patients in other countries that were not as affected.
The team found a connection between low Vitamin D levels and a hyperactive immune response (also known as cytokine storm).
Ali Daneshkhah, one of the study's authors, states: "Cytokine storm can severely damage lungs and lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome and death in patients. This is what seems to kill a majority of COVID-19 patients, not the destruction of the lungs by the virus itself. It is the complications from the misdirected fire from the immune system."
According to the study, not only could Vitamin D cut the mortality rate in half, but it could also reduce complications and prevent death in people who are infected with COVID-19. [1]
Vitamin D Dosage for COVID-19
Another recent study suggests that vitamin D3 supplementation can reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections and death.
10,000 IU of Vitamin D3 per day should be taken for a few weeks to reduce the risk of infection. After that, 5,000 IU per day is recommended.
For the treatment of people who are already infected with COVID-19, researchers suggest that an even higher daily dose vitamin D3 might be useful.
Where to Buy Vitamin D3
You can find vitamin d3 at most pharmacies, health food stores, grocery stores, and of course, online.
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