Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Covid-19 and vitamin D

From articles that I have read it appears that lack of sunshine or vitamin D could increase covid-19 infection rates - see https://www.institutefornaturalhealing.com/2020/03/coronavirus-one-vitamin-may-be-the-key-to-stopping-it/ For this reason it could be a good idea to be outside in the sunshine for a portion of the day. As people get older they often suffer from low vitamin D levels. Is it significant that older people are more badly affected by covid-19?
Italy is famous for narrow streets where sunlight does not easily enter. Could this be why Italy was so badly affected?
Covid-19 causes respiratory problems. Is it significant that vitamin D helps prevent respiratory infections - see article mentioned.