What role does vitamin D play in the coronavirus pandemic? Studies out of China show those sickest for the longest duration of time in hospitals had the lowest levels of vitamin D. Friday, May 15, ...

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated whether vitamin D supplementation before the onset of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could provide benefits. Study: Preventive ...

New research shows a link between vitamin D deficiency and the risk of becoming infected with the new coronavirus. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study includes an analysis of data for 489 ...

Vitamin D is critical to healthy psychological functioning. Research has shown that vitamin D deficiencies may be related to depression, seasonal affective disorder, and other psychological illnesses.

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Insufficient or deficient vitamin D levels were linked to a higher risk for COVID-19 hospitalisation but not infection; however, no significant associations emerged among participants with a prior ...

As the latest wave of COVID-19 shows no signs of abating, University of South Australia experts say it’s not just booster shots that could offer protection – healthy levels of vitamin D may also play ...

New study suggests vitamin D supplementation may lower ICU and intubation rates in COVID-19 patients, with greater benefits seen in older and severe cases. Study: The Effect of Vitamin D ...

The death rate for COVID-19 in vaccinated older adults with low vitamin D was similar to unvaccinated older adults, but people with lower levels have a higher risk compared with people who had higher ...

But does vitamin D have a part to play in COVID-19? By now, a number of studies have looked for links between the vitamin and the condition, and their findings have conflicted. In this Special Feature ...