When? September. By who? Cordoba University in Spain. What did scientists study? 50 Covid-19 hospital patients with Covid-19 were given vitamin D. Their health outcomes were compared with 26 volunteers in a control group who were not given the tablets. What did they find? Only one of the 50 patients needed intensive care and none died. … Read more
Further proof that vitamin D could protect people from coronavirus emerged today after a study found deficiencies in the sunshine nutrient are four times as common among hospitalised patients. A mountain of research from around the world has painted a clear picture — infected patients who do not have enough vitamin D are more likely … Read more
Now more than ever, it is vital that we keep our body enriched with the vitamins and minerals it requires to help with the normal functioning of our immune system and keep our health in check. This can feel especially important because lacking in a certain type of vitamin can wreak havoc on our energy … Read more
More evidence has emerged which suggests COVID-19 patients with high vitamin D levels are more likely to survive the disease. A study from the US found patients with a severe deficiency are twice as likely to experience major complications and die. Researchers led by Northwestern University say the observational evidence is still preliminary and caution … Read more