In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated whether vitamin D supplementation before the onset of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could provide benefits. Study: Preventive ...

People who are deficient in vitamin D may be at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus than those with sufficient levels, according to the results of a new retrospective study from Illinois.

What role does vitamin D play in the coronavirus pandemic? Studies out of China show those sickest for the longest duration of time in hospitals had the lowest levels of vitamin D. Friday, May 15, ...

The death rate for COVID-19 in vaccinated older adults with low vitamin D was similar to unvaccinated older adults, but people with lower levels have a higher risk compared with people who had higher ...

Insufficient or deficient vitamin D levels were linked to a higher risk for COVID-19 hospitalisation but not infection; however, no significant associations emerged among participants with a prior ...

New research shows a link between vitamin D deficiency and the risk of becoming infected with the new coronavirus. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study includes an analysis of data for 489 ...

In addition to masking, social distancing, and hand sanitizing, there are two cheap supplements people can take that might provide an extra edge against COVID-19 while awaiting vaccination and herd ...

In a recent case-control study published in Scientific Reports, researchers compared single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene between mild and severe coronavirus ...

Vitamin C is a common remedy that some people believe will cure the common cold and flu. Although it helps us maintain good immune function, there’s little evidence that it can prevent or ...

Vitamin D is critical to healthy psychological functioning. Research has shown that vitamin D deficiencies may be related to depression, seasonal affective disorder, and other psychological illnesses.

As the latest wave of COVID-19 shows no signs of abating, University of South Australia experts say it’s not just booster shots that could offer protection – healthy levels of vitamin D may also play ...

While standing in long lines at grocery stores in recent weeks, shippers may have seen the National Enquirer headline shouting, "Coronavirus Cures Finally Found!" If that's true, why is everyone ...