Vitamin D and COVID-19
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First published: Tuesday January 19th, 2021
First published: Tuesday January 19th, 2021
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Many people are concerned about COVID-19 and are even willing to take extreme measures to reduce their risks. But there is one very simple thing you can do right now that is likely to both reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, and improve your outcome if you do get it.
Vitamin D Supplementation
Many people are Vitamin D deficient. Especially people with darker skin, people who live at a high latitude, and people who don't get enough sunlight. In other words, most of us.
People who are Vitamin D deficient should seriously consider taking Vitamin D supplements to help prevent COVID.
This article covers much of the scientific evidence for Vitamin D supplementation and why, even though we don't have perfect evidence yet, it is something we shouldn't ignore. This is what the government of the U.K. says about Vitamin D supplementation. They even offer it for free to certain groups. If you're not taking Vitamin D, you can buy some on Amazon right now. It's cheap. These are the supplements I am currently taking. One important note of caution. Vitamin D builds up in your system over time, so DO NOT take more than the recommended dose. Some people should not take Vitamin D. If you have any medical conditions, you should do more research and speak to a doctor. I am not a doctor and this article is not medical advice.
Yes, you can also get Vitamin D by sun exposure, especially if you have lighter skin.
But yeah, a lack of vitamin d seems to be a societal problem nowadays.. (yep, screens don't emit vitamin d lol, and windows also block it.. so only one natural way to get it)
But there is a good chance it does make you less likely to contract it as well:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/expert-answers/coronavirus-and-vitamin-d/faq-20493088
"One study of 489 people found that those who had a vitamin D deficiency were more likely to test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 than people who had normal levels of vitamin D."
Nowhere do we claim that taking a supplement will "solve" your problems. But for people at northern latitudes, with darker skin, or who don't get regular sunlight, it is a very good idea. How many people will die of Covid with Vitamin D deficiency while we wait for perfect evidence?