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, ...

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 ...

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. Low plasma vitamin D levels emerged as an independent risk factor for COVID-19 infection and ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

New study suggests vitamin D supplementation may lower ICU and intubation rates in COVID-19 patients, with greater benefits seen in older and severe cases. Study: The Effect of Vitamin D ...

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 ...

Routine data from laboratories reveal a decline in vitamin D levels during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in older women and urban dwellers. The Covid-19 pandemic had effects on human health well ...

Of the 611 people admitted with confirmed COVID-19 before May 1, 2020, there were records of the 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, an indication of overall vitamin D levels, for 235 patients. Their mean age ...

Only a weak association seen for infection risk. (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency are tied to higher risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to a study published ...