The Magic Drugstore Staple That Can Massively Reduce Your Risk Of Catching COVID-19
- 4 years ago
A new study reveals having a deficiency in vitamin D increases a person's risk for contracting COVID-19 by 77%.
UPI reports many as one in four of the nearly 500 participants in the study were found to have less-than-optimal levels of vitamin D.
That data showed that among those found to be lacking the key nutrient, 22% contracted the novel coronavirus.
In contrast, of the 60% of study subjects with adequate vitamin D levels, just 12% were infected.
Vitamin D also may prevent the excess inflammation that is part of the challenge in managing severe COVID-19.
There is prior evidence from multiple sources that vitamin D can enhance both innate and adaptive immunity. Dr. David O. Meltzer, Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago
UPI reports many as one in four of the nearly 500 participants in the study were found to have less-than-optimal levels of vitamin D.
That data showed that among those found to be lacking the key nutrient, 22% contracted the novel coronavirus.
In contrast, of the 60% of study subjects with adequate vitamin D levels, just 12% were infected.
Vitamin D also may prevent the excess inflammation that is part of the challenge in managing severe COVID-19.
There is prior evidence from multiple sources that vitamin D can enhance both innate and adaptive immunity. Dr. David O. Meltzer, Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago