Potential role of hypovitaminosis D and vitamin D supplementation during COVID-19 pandemic
Monica Verdoia, Giuseppe De Luca
Abstract
Vitamin D deficiency is a pandemic disorder affecting over 1 billion of subjects worldwide and displaying a broad spectrum of implications on cardiovascular and inflammatory disorders. Since the initial reports of the association between hypovitaminosis D and COVID-19, Vitamin D has been pointed as a potentially interesting treatment for SARS-CoV-2 infection. We provide an overview on the current status of vitamin D deficiency, the mechanisms of action of vitamin D and the current literature on the topic, with a special focus on the potential implications for COVID-19 pandemic.
Topics & Concepts
Vitamin D and neurologyHypovitaminosisPandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)vitamin D deficiencyMedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakVirologyInternal medicineDiseaseOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)Vitamin D Research StudiesVitamin C and Antioxidants ResearchCOVID-19 Clinical Research Studies