Vitamin D Levels and COVID-19 Susceptibility: Is there any Correlation?
Autor
Razdan, Karan
Singh, Kuldeep
Singh, Dilpreet
Institución
Resumen
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a major pandemic and now a leading cause of death worldwide. Currently, no
drugs/vaccine is available for the treatment of this disease. Future preventions and social distancing are the only
ways to prevent this disease from community transmission. Vitamin D is an important micronutrient and has been reported to improve immunity and protect against respiratory illness. This short review highlights the important scientific link between Vitamin D levels and susceptibility to COVID-19 in patients. This review also discusses
recommendations for Vitamin D dose required for healthy as well as COVID-19 susceptible patients for protection
and prevention.