There is ‘not enough evidence’ that taking vitamin D can prevent or treat Covid-19, according to a UK Government review. But officials are still recommending Britons take the immune-boosting nutrient over the winter. Health Secretary Matt Hancock ordered a rapid review into the vitamin’s effect on Covid in October, after coming under fire for writing it … Read more
Vitamin supplements could reduce women’s risk of getting Covid-19, a study has claimed. Researchers from King’s College London used data from their Covid Symptom Study app and found the daily pills could reduce the virus risk by up to 14 per cent. But the results were surprisingly specific – vitamin C and zinc, usually associated … Read more
Scientists have been looking hopefully to vitamin D as a promising supplement to help lower COVID-19 risks, but a new study suggests that it may be as effective as hoped. Research conducted around the world has found that people who get enough vitamin D were at lower risk of catching coronavirus, becoming severely ill from … Read more
Three million care home residents and ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ people will be offered Vitamin D this winter to help combat the coronavirus Three million people will be offered free Vitamin D supplements this winter Patients will receive a four-month supply and it will be delivered free of charge Health Secretary Matt Hancock said people staying … Read more
A teacher who killed a 14-year old schoolboy in a freak car accident has walked free from court after revealing the crash had left her with PTSD and vowed to never drive again. Caroline Eadsforth, 43, was on her way to classes when she ‘zoned out’ due to a B12 vitamin deficiency and inexplicably took … Read more
Emily Ratajkowski catches some vitamin D as she bares her pregnant belly while wearing a white sports bra By Tracy Wright For Dailymail.com Published: 23:59 GMT, 18 November 2020 | Updated: 01:30 GMT, 19 November 2020 She’s making the most of the warm weather in Los Angeles. And Emily Ratajkowski soaked up some Vitamin D … Read more
Taking regular vitamin D or Omega-3 supplements bolsters pensioners’ immune systems, helping them to fend off infections including Covid-19, a study has found. Both the supplements are essential for good overall health and are found in oily fish. A study of more than 2,000 pensioners revealed the pills reduce the risk of catching infections but … Read more
Vitamin D is in the spotlight again — last month, following a flurry of promising studies, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced he was asking government scientists to look at the impact of vitamin D on Covid-19 symptoms. The emerging evidence is so hopeful that, according to reports last weekend, the Government plans to send supplies … Read more
Millions of elderly and vulnerable will get free Vitamin D from government as evidence grows that it helps in battle against Covid-19 People shielding will be sent enough supplies of the vitamin to last four months It comes after Matt Hancock decided to act fast due to evidence about benefits Study found 80 per cent … Read more
Making sure babies get plenty of vitamin D in the first year of their lives could protect them from obesity, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Michigan, found that infants with low vitamin D levels are more likely to develop metabolic syndrome, a network of conditions like high blood sugar, excess waist … Read more