The role of vitamin D in reducing SARS-CoV-2 infection: An update

4/17 Review

Shah Alam et al., International Immunopharmacology, doi:10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107686 (Review) (Peer Reviewed)
The role of vitamin D in reducing SARS-CoV-2 infection: An update

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Review of vitamin D for COVID-19 noting that infections are likely to be more prevalent in the winter season; clinical trials show vitamin D as a potential therapeutic agent; vitamin D is beneficial against COVID-19 by reducing inflammatory response; vitamin D boosts immune response against SARS-CoV-2 infection; and vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of COVID-19 severity and mortality.

Shah Alam et al., 4/17/2021, peer-reviewed, 4 authors.

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