1/ There's no disagreement between scientists and doctors that vitamin D is important for the immune system, especially for people who are unable to go outside (even for a five-minute social distancing stroll), like the elderly, or during the winter for those in higher latitudes
2/ Our immune cells depend on vitamin D to function properly. When we have inadequate levels of the sunshine vitamin, our immune systems can take quite a hit. SARS-Cov-2 virus enters cells via ACE2 receptors.
3/ Viral replication downregulates ACE2 dysregulating the renin-angiotensin system and leads to a cytokine storm in the host, causing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
4/ Vitamin D deficiency is strongly associated with ARDS, poor mortality outcomes as well as being associated with the majority of comorbidities associated with Covid-19 case fatalities. 🦠
5/ People who have about 40 to 60 ng/mL per milliliter of vitamin D in their blood tend to have the lowest mortality.
6/ Doctors recommend all adults should take a daily supplement containing 400 - 4000 international units (IU [10 micrograms]) of vitamin D throughout the year, including in the winter months.
7/ Young people with known Vitamin D deficiency and those older than 60 and should take higher doses. Consult with your 👩⚕️ 📝
8/ Note: This isn’t medical advice. Consult your doctor. Prolonged supplementation of Vitamin D at higher levels carries a risk of hypercalcaemia. 🎙️ Huge thanks to @jasonwachob for having me on the show.
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