Coronavirus infection: 'Not enough evidence' that vitamin D protects against Covid-19

Coronavirus infection: 'Not enough evidence' that vitamin D protects against Covid-19

A group of experts has pointed out that there is not enough evidence to conclude that extra vitamin D intake gives people extra protection against Covid-19.

The group said more research is needed to determine whether vitamin D protects against COVID-19.

But in the winter months and people who are less exposed to the sun, it is recommended to take an extra amount called "vitamin D supplement" to keep their bones and muscles healthy.

Health officials reviewed the evidence presented on the link between vitamin D and COVID-19.

A small number of studies have shown that vitamin D may help the body's immune system respond properly to viruses associated with respiratory diseases.

Insufficient evidence

But those experts and health officials said there was "insufficient evidence" to recommend and recommend the use of vitamin D to prevent the virus and treat Covid-19.

Health experts who have studied the evidence say more high-quality, controlled trials are needed before any conclusions can be drawn.

A director of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), a body under the Ministry of Health in England. Paul Crisp says: "We will continue to monitor the published evidence and update and revise treatment guidelines as necessary."

Adrienne Martineau, a clinical professor at Queen Mary University of London, says vitamin D may have the potential to reduce the risk and severity of COVID-19, and ongoing clinical trials "may shed more light on this question."

But people in areas with little or no sunlight during the winter may need to take more vitamin D for their health.

Also, during this epidemic, people who are in 'isolation' indoors and have to spend a lot of time in their rooms to avoid the risk of coronavirus infection, may not be getting enough vitamin D from the sun.