The impact of vitamin D administration on mortality in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Chia Siang Chia Kow Dinesh Sangarran Ramachandram Syed Shahzad HasanZhiyun WongKaeshaelya Thiruchelvam

Published in: Inflammopharmacology (2024)

Vitamin D supplementation appears to reduce mortality in COVID-19 patients, especially in severe cases. These findings highlight the potential benefits of vitamin D as an adjunct treatment in COVID-19, though further large-scale trials are needed to confirm these effects and determine optimal dosing.

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cardiovascular events
coronavirus disease
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respiratory syndrome coronavirus
early onset
risk assessment
combination therapy
human health