Some time ago I voiced the concern that many people may be in danger of Vitamin D Deficiency because of the Government's Coronavirus/Covid-19 Crisis lockdown and isolation tactics. Consequently, I suggested looking to good food sources of Vitamin D, notably Omega-3 fatty acid fish (blog).
Since then research has found a strong "link between vitamin D deficiency and severity of coronavirus" (Trinity College research). It has been found that among patients who have died there has been a significant number with low Vitamin D levels, and also that patients with normal to high levels of Vitamin D are rarely found among those who die because of Covid-19. This research has been supported by research around the world that has found "patients from countries with high COVID-19 mortality rates... had lower levels of vitamin D compared to patients in countries that were not as severely affected" (technology networks).
The research is still very much ongoing, and there could be many other factors involved, such as age or gender of patients with severe symptoms. However, I heard a research scientist on the BBC World Service last night state that it would be sensible for people to ensure they either do get sensible levels of exposure to sunlight to ensure their Vitamin D levels are good, eat appropriate foods, and/or take supplements.
Look after yourselves and your family and friends, folks!
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