Dr R. Goswami, professor of endocrinology at AIIMS, says ‘sunshine exposure’ is best way to get Vitamin D, highlights long-term impact of deficiency on human body.
Advisory comes in backdrop of various studies demonstrating links between serum concentrations of Vit D & a variety of common disorders including autoimmune and infectious diseases.
The scientists specified the results do not apply to the healthy population and should not be extrapolated to those who are at average risk for type 2, type 1 or other types of diabetes.
Among the 27 Indian cities where the study was conducted, Vadodara (89%) and Surat (88%) had the highest vitamin D-deficient population in the country.
Study by endocrinology department at Max Healthcare, Saket, reveals that vitamin D treatment did not change Covid outcomes such as severity, mortality, oxygen requirement.
The study, which looked at 216 Covid patients and 197 people who did not have Covid, did not find any link between Vitamin D deficiency and severity of the disease.
Adequate Vitamin D levels may prove key in preventing Covid risk & reducing severity of infection. But levels of supplements needed should be decided in consultation with doctors.
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