====== Vitamin D and coronavirus ======

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**Vitamin D and coronavirus**

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date: 17th april 2020
author of the video: Iader Fabbri
source: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBLCnrbqyNk|youtube]]
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The video discusses the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of respiratory diseases, particularly influenza and coronavirus. It refers to an article [(RicercaRif>>
title: Evidence that Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infections and Deaths
url: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/4/988
)]
published on 2020 March 31 that explores the significance of vitamin D in the context of the global epidemic, suggesting that a deficiency in this vitamin might increase susceptibility to the virus.

Vitamin D works by reducing inflammatory cytokines and limiting viral replication. The video emphasizes that the coronavirus epidemic in Europe occurred mainly after winter, when sunlight exposure and vitamin D production were reduced. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to acute respiratory distress syndrome and may contribute to a higher susceptibility to coronavirus.

Vitamin D supplementation is recommended, especially for subjects at risk and with insufficient plasma levels. It is an essential vitamin to prevent seasonal diseases, therefore especially useful during the coronavirus epidemic.

It is remembered that vitamin D supplementation is particularly important during the colder seasons, when absorption derived from the sun is reduced.

youtube url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBLCnrbqyNk

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