Vitamin D/calciferol – Used to treat Corona Virus Covid 19

Vitamin D obtained from sun exposure, foods, and supplements.

Vitamin D deficiency – Also called: hypovitaminosis D

Too little vitamin D in the body.

People get vitamin D through food and by exposure to sunlight. For most adults, vitamin D deficiency isn’t a concern. Some, especially those with dark skin and adults older than 65, are at higher risk of the condition.

Most people have no symptoms. In severe cases, deficiency can lead to thin, brittle or misshapen bones.

Vitamin D supplementation is the main treatment.

Requires a medical diagnosis

Most people have no symptoms. In severe cases, deficiency can lead to thin, brittle or misshapen bones.

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Can have no symptoms, but people may experience:

Pain areas: in the muscles

Also common: fatigue or muscle weakness

Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency may include:

• regular sickness or infection
• fatigue
• bone and back pain
• low mood
• impaired wound healing
• hair loss
• muscle pain

If Vitamin D deficiency continues for long periods, it may result in complications, such as:

• cardiovascular conditions
• autoimmune problems
• neurological diseases
• infections
• pregnancy complications
• certain cancers, especially breast, prostate, and colon.

Vitamin D has multiple roles in the body. It assists in:

• promoting healthy bones and teeth
• supporting immune, brain, and nervous system health
• regulating insulin levels and supporting diabetes management
• supporting lung function and cardiovascular health
• influencing the expression of genes involved in cancer development

• Reduced risk of flu
• Healthy infants
• Healthy pregnancy
• Used to treat Corona Virus Covid 19

Sources of vitamin D

Getting sufficient sunlight is the best way to help the body produce enough vitamin D. Plentiful food sources of vitamin D include:

• fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and tuna
• egg yolks
• cheese
• beef liver
• mushrooms
• fortified milk
• fortified cereals and juices