Vitamin D may reduce complications related to Covid-19: Study finds

By Dr Narendra Saini

SARS-CoV-2,Covid 19,Update

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Vitamin D may reduce complications related to Covid-19, study finds
A study has concluded that hospitalized patients with COVID-19 are less likely to have life-threatening complications if they have sufficient vitamin D levels. The sunshine vitamin, as it is often referred to, is synthesised within the body with as little as 15 to 30 minutes of early morning sun exposure.A low vitamin D status, measured as the plasma level of the transport form of vitamin D, 25(OH)D,is widespread worldwide.The researchers found that having a vitamin D level of above 30 ng/ml was significantly associated with having less severe COVID-19.The researchers also found that the patients with sufficient vitamin D had higher blood lymphocyte counts and lower levels of C-reactive protein in their blood, both of which indicate a positive immune response and may reduce the likelihood of developing cytokine storm, which can cause acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients, sometimes resulting in death. Scientist believes that being vitamin D sufficient helps to fight consequences from being infected not only with the coronavirus but also other viruses causing upper respiratory tract illnesses including influenza.
Vitamin D supplement requirements vary with age “For those under the age of one, 400 IU per day is standard, whereas in children and adults, the dosage can range from 600-800 IU per day. There are only a few dietary sources of vitamin D eg.cod liver oil, fat fish, and mushrooms. Vitamin D status can be significantly improved by fortified foods. Over 60 years of age, a reduction in the synthesis of vitamin D in the skin becomes apparent

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Dr Narendra Saini
Chairman Scientific
committee DMC
Chairman AMR committee IMA Hq
Past Sec Gen IMA
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