Vitamin D essential to battling Covid-19
The findings were made by Israeli researchers in the largest study of it’s kind
By IAR Desk
A new study by Israeli researchers show that vitamin D deficiency is linked with an increased risk of contracting COVID-19. According to the study done by Israel’s Leumit Health Services (LHS) and researchers at the Bar-Ilan University done by confirmed a correlation between low levels of vitamin D and the chances of contracting the disease, a report by Jerusalem Post said. The researchers also found a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and odds of being admitted in a hospital with COVID-19, but this link lost its relevance when other factors were also accounted for.
The Jerusalem Post noted that the study is the largest of its kind which involves 782 Israelis with COVID-19 and 7,025 who tested negative, and its results are corroborated by a number of smaller-scale studies.
Meanwhile, the National Health Service of the UK recommended those staying indoors more due to the pandemic to consider taking 10 micrograms of vitamin D per day. It is known by everyone that the sunlight contains vitamin D and the human body produces vitamin D naturally when out in the sun. Moreover, salmon, herring, tuna and mushrooms are rich sources of vitamin D. Vitamin D helps the organism absorb calcium, resulting in healthy bones. It is also important for the immune system. Deficiency of vitamin D is linked with both increased vulnerability to diseases and a higher risk of an auto-immune reaction leading to the organism turning against itself.
