Could Many COVID-19 Deaths Have Been Prevented?
Mounting research on vitamin D s effects on COVID-19 has more clinicians and researchers calling for its wider use
In recent weeks and months, there have been more studies(1) demonstrating the benefits of vitamin D against COVID-19. More than 200 doctors, scientists, and leading authorities have signed an open letter(2) calling for increased use of vitamin D in the fight against COVID-19.
“Research shows low vitamin D levels almost certainly promote COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths. Given its safety, we call for immediate widespread increased vitamin D intakes,” the letter states.
“Vitamin D modulates thousands of genes and many aspects of immune function, both innate and adaptive,” it continues before listing some of the validated findings on vitamin D.