The Vitamin D Study
Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in adults & prevention of respiratory tract infections
Vitamin D & respiratory tract infections
A large body of studies have shown Vitamin D levels to be of great importance in the prevention and severity of acute respiratory infections. Vitamin D protects against pathogens including viruses via the innate and adaptive immune system, involving white blood cells and T-cells. It is known, that a large proportion of Australians are Vitamin D deficient, specifically older people. Research has shown Vitamin D supplementation to be a key to alleviate Vitamin D deficiency.
Relevant articles on Vitamin D and prevention of respiratory infections:
- Vitamin-D and COVID-19: Time for the profession to take a stand. By Prof Ian Brighthope, Prof Avni Sali, AProf Dr Karin Ried.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7826030/
Media Release – Vitamin D – The simple and cost-effective supplement proven in research to enhance immunity against COVID 19 - Borsche et al. COVID-19 Mortality Risk Correlates Inversely with Vitamin D3 Status, and a Mortality Rate Close to Zero Could Theoretically Be Achieved at 50 ng/mL 25(OH)D3: Results of a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2021, 13 (10):
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8541492/ - Benskin LL. A basic review of the preliminary evidence that COVID-19 risk and severity is increased in vitamin D deficiency. Front Public Health. 2020;8:513.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33014983/
4 Nov 21: Recruitment for this study is now closed.
A big thank you to all the participants. Follow-up is ongoing.
FREE Vitamin D supplements still available:
- Schedule a blood test with your GP to measure your Vitamin D.
- If you are deficient or suboptimal in Vitamin D, let us know, and we can schedule the pick up of a FREE Vitamin D supplement at NIIM, Hawthorn, VIC.
Contact us with information on your Vitamin D level to receive your FREE Vitamin D supplement:
research@niim.com.au / Subject heading: My Vitamin D levels
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