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Notably, studies also show that healthy vitamin D levels can prevent asthma, tuberculosis, and the flu, which, like the coronavirus, are respiratory conditions.
The vitamin, which can be absorbed through direct sunlight, food and supplements, is a nutrient that helps the body make calcium and maintain healthy levels of phosphorus.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation Trust says their study, despite the lack of peer review, shows clear enough evidence of a link between COVID-19 mortality and low vitamin D to recommend it in the fight against coronavirus.
“We believe we can recommend vitamin D supplements to protect against SARS-CoV2 infection,” says their research.
But until several studies show the same association, and those studies are peer-reviewed, don’t expect the World Health Organization to market vitamin D as the world’s best chance to defeat COVID-19.
Should I take vitamin D supplements?
While taking vitamin D won’t necessarily help you avoid coronavirus, it’s also not likely to harm you, unless you have pre-existing kidney problems.
Experts have shown that vitamin D promotes good general health, so healthy levels of it can only be positive for anyone infected with COVID-19.
Particularly during closure, when people stay indoors longer than normal and are therefore less likely to absorb vitamin D through sunlight, supplements can help maintain good health.
