A new study shows the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and... - AlKhaleej Today

A new study shows the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and the severity of corona infection.

Another evidence that vitamin “D” could protect people from the “Corona” virus emerged after a study found that deficiency of this vitamin was 4 times more common among hospital patients, according to the British newspaper “Daily Mail”.

82 percent were deficient in vitamin D, while only 18 percent had adequate levels.

44 Corona patients suffering from vitamin deficiency were transferred to the intensive care unit; Because their illness got worse, and 37 of them needed ventilation.

Spanish researchers are now calling for treating Corona virus patients with vitamin D supplementation “because this approach may have beneficial effects,” and there are few negative side effects to it.

It should be recommended to use vitamin D treatment in patients with “Covid 19” who suffer from vitamin deficiency.

Of the 216 hospitalized patients, vitamin D deficiency was found in 82.2% of the cases; Compared to 47.2 percent of healthy people.

Less than 25 ng-milliliter is a low percentage, but if vitamin levels are less than 20 ng-milliliter, this is considered an acute deficiency.

The study indicates an occasional link between vitamin D deficiency, which the body produces when exposed to sunlight, and moderate to severe disease from the Corona virus.