Can we use vitamin D to prevent and treat COVID-19?
10.3760/cma.j.cn311282-20210226-00125
- VernacularTitle:能否用维生素D防治新型冠状病毒肺炎？
- Author:
Haixia GUAN
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2021;37(3):177-179
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Multiple lines of evidence, including anti-inflammatory effects of vitamin D and the association of lower circulating vitamin D levels with the higher risk and worse outcomes in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), suggested a potential role for vitamin D to prevent and treat COVID-19. However, existing results from quasi-experimental studies and clinical trials do not support routine use of high-dose vitamin D to curb COVID-19. It is still important to emphasize on correction of vitamin D deficiency before more results of ongoing clinical trials become available.
