Low levels of vitamin D have now been linked to increase the long Covid risk, researchers report.The findings suggest that individuals should have their vitamin D levels checked after Covid infection."The study shows that Covid-19 patients .
Long Covid is a condition in which the effects of Covid-19 last for more than 12 weeks after contracting the initial infection. Studies have shown that it affects 50-70 per cent of patients previously hospitalised for Covid-19, yet very little is known about the condition.
Long-term COVID risk has been observed to rise with low vitamin D levels, according to a study presented at the 25th European Congress of Endocrinology in Istanbul.
New research reveals a potential link between low vitamin D levels and long COVID. New research presented at the 25th European Congress of Endocrinology in Istanbul reveals a potential link between low levels of vitamin D and an increased risk of developing long COVID.