Effects of Vitamin D on COVID-19 Infection and Prognosis: A Systematic Review.

Hiwot Yisak Dawid Amien Ewunetei Belayneh Kefale Gelaw Melkalem Mamoye Azanaw Fentaw Teshome DagnawBirhanie AmbawGetachew Yideg Yitbarek

Published in: Risk management and healthcare policy (2021)

Most of the articles reviewed showed that blood vitamin D status can determine the risk of being infected with COVID-19, seriousness of COVID-19, and mortality from COVID-19. Therefore, maintaining appropriate levels of Vitamin D through supplementation or natural methods, eg, sunlight on the skin, is recommended for the public to be able to cope with the pandemic.

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