Association of vitamin D status and COVID-19 infection
Authors:
J. Richter 1; V. Větvička 2; V. Král 1; P. Šíma 3; I. Stiborová 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Zdravotní ústav se sídlem v Ústí nad Labem, Centrum imunologie a mikrobiologie, Vedoucí: Ing. Eduard Ježo
1; Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Louisville, KY, USA, Chairman: Eyas M. Hattab, MD, MBA
2; Akademie věd ČR, Mikrobiologický ústav, Laboratoř imunoterapie, Praha, Vedoucí: Dr. Luca Vannucci, M. D., PhD.
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Prakt. Lék. 2023; 103(1): 10-14
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Overview
The COVID-19 outbreak marks a global public health crisis. Therefore, consideration is given to preventative measures that could contribute to reducing the risk of infection and positively influence the course of the disease. Attention is currently being paid to the use of nutraceuticals, mainly vitamin D, minerals and beta glucans. In this study, we monitor the relationship of vitamin D levels in immunodeficient patients to the risk of developing COVID-19. In a set of 71 patients, we find gradation of disease onset and progression in patients with values less than 30 ng/mL. In individuals with vitamin D levels above 40 ng/mL, we find a high level of protection, and a beneficial course of clinical manifestation stemming from the application of minerals and beta glucans.
Keywords:
COVID-19 – vitamin D – beta glucan – minerals
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