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Nutrition Interactions with COVID-19

These articles provide information on what is currently known about the nutrition interactions with the virus and its effects on the human body. A strong focus is also to understand how nutritional circumstances or interventions might mitigate the infections’ harm, both acutely and in the long term. The collection also showcases, and welcomes, good quality evidence studying the combination of diet and lifestyle factors that may strengthen immunity and susceptibility to the virus.
 

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Vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2 virus/COVID-19 disease.

Details
Category: Nutrition Interactions with COVID-19
Hits: 42
ID: 74
  • Study Status: Published
  • Study Type: Brief report
  • Study Location: Global

Study Title
Vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2 virus/COVID-19 disease.

Principal Investigator
Susan A Lanham-New.

Affiliation
University of Surrey.

Start Date
April 2020.

End Date
May 2020.

Study Objective
To provide a scientific view on the role of vitamin D in supporting immune function, focusing on its potential impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Short Abstract
The study reviews evidence linking vitamin D with respiratory infections, including COVID-19, and offers guidance on maintaining adequate vitamin D levels through diet and supplementation.

Study Design
Review article based on scientific literature.

Population
Global focus on populations at high risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Sample Size
Not applicable (review).

Inclusion Criteria
Not specified.

Exclusion Criteria
Not specified.

Intervention/Exposure
Vitamin D levels and supplementation.

Outcome Measures
Promotion of adequate vitamin D status to potentially reduce the risk of respiratory infections.

Funding Source
Not specified.

Collaborating Institutions
Various.

Ethics Approval
Not required.

Publication Status
Published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health (2020).

Keywords
Vitamin D, respiratory infections, COVID-19, immune function.

Data Collection Methods
Literature review.

Primary Data Availability
Not applicable.

Contact Information
Susan A Lanham-New, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..