Coronavirus - is low vitamin D a factor - vitamin D and respiratory conditions

[R.B.]

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/930152

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COMMENTARY
Does Vitamin D Protect Against COVID-19?

JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH (Harvard and Brigham)

May 11, 2020

HUGE THANKS Dr Manson

[AlaskaAngel]

Hi Everybody

Still firmly taking my vitamin D (thanks, RB!)

https://scitechdaily.com/vitamin-d-d...change-advice/

[R.B.]

^ if you read my paper from 23rd March you may notice a certain resemblance in terms of content and posit.

https://www.mitofit.org/images/e/ec/...fit_200001.pdf

"The COVID-19 virus emerged in 2019. Mortality rates as at 20th March 2020 are much higher in southern than northern Europe. The elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions, are at greatest risk. It is hypothesised, vitamin D deficiency may significantly compromise, respiratory immune response function, thus greatly increasing risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation, severity and mortality. Winter vitamin D levels: based on; limited data, including; historical measured regional vitamin D deficiency rates (<25nmol/L), intakes, and plasma vitamin D levels; fortification and supplementation policies; and public vitamin D awareness: appear to be significantly lower in southern, than northern Europe. In respiratory system conditions, such as influenza, vitamin D has wide-ranging and fundamental roles, including through: gene transcription via COVID-19 relevant VDR (Vitamin D Receptor) pathways; ACE1 and ACE2 pathways; wider immune function; airway epithelial cell tight-junction function and integrity; and mitochondrial related, energetics, apoptosis and inflammation, management. Studies suggest vitamin D supplementation may be protective against respiratory conditions, in ‘D’ deficient persons. Would vitamin D supplementation of the deficient, mitigate the severity of the current COVID-19 outbreak; and reduce future, likely upcoming, seasonal amplification effects?"

Media Coverage / credit received by my paper = Zero

Citation of my paper in the above - nope

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