It is believed that Vitamin D supports the production of antimicrobial peptides in the respiratory lining and secondly, it also reduces the inflammatory response to infection. It has been shown that this hyperactive immune inflammatory response is associated with poorer prognosis.
Studies are still being performed to confirm if Vitamin D does protect against COVID-19. You should therefore get the recommended daily amounts of Vitamin D3 which is 600 international units for those 9-70 years old and 800 units for people over 70 years old.
Taking extremely high amounts of vitamin D3 might be of benefit and can lead to its own problems such as elevated calcium levels, kidney stones and kidney failure. You should therefore consult your physician before going out and stocking up on vitamin D. However, natural ways you can optimize your vitamin D levels include spending time outside in the sun and eating foods rich in vitamin D.
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