ABU DHABI: A UAE study has found a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and the severity of COVID-19 infections, foreign media reported on Wednesday.The Department of Health, Abu Dhabi,.
UAE: Are you getting enough vitamin D to fight Covid-19?
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Health experts and researchers have reiterated that getting enough vitamin D bolsters one’s immunity and keeps Covid-19 at bay
With a UAE study confirming that vitamin D deficiency can put one at increased risk of severe Covid-19, doctors have highlighted the importance of getting enough of the sunshine vitamin. But how will you know if your vitamin D levels need a boost?
Healthcare specialists said that a vitamin D test can be taken if one experiences pain in the joints, bones and muscles, and if he or she often gets sick or experiences fatigue.
Adult patients
It found that 59 per cent of surveyed COVID-19 patients with Vitamin D deficiency suffered more severe COVID-19 symptoms. The patients were all aged 18 years and older.
The Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH) has therefore urged community members to ensure that they take action against COVID-19 deficiency.
International findings
The Emirati study’s findings are in keeping with international findings. In fact, experts vouched for the protective effect of the sunshine vitamin at the Abu Dhabi Annual International Conference on Vitamin D Deficiency and Human Health held in September 2020. As Gulf News reported at the time, the experts believed that sufficient Vitamin D levels help prevent severe autoimmune responses like the cytokine storm seen in some patients.
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) encourages the community to boost their vitamin D levels as a preventive tool against Covid-19 infection and to ensure community immunity. This latest update from DoH is based on findings from a local study that has demonstrated a strong association ..