Why vitamin D is so important when there is an increased risk of infection

 

Why vitamin D is so important when there is an increased risk of infection

The widespread vitamin D deficiency could be a big reason people become vulnerable to respiratory infections, flu, and COVID-19. Conversely, a good supply of vitamin D protects against the corresponding infections.

Vitamin D deficiency in COVID-19

Vitamin D plays an important role in the prevention of respiratory diseases. A good supply of vitamin D makes fewer antibiotics necessary and activates the immune system in a way that it can cope better with infections - Irish scientists summarize the importance of vitamin D in times of corona.

At the same time, researchers at Trinitiy College Dublin on The Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (TILDA) are drawing attention to the fact that one in eight Irish adults over 50 has a vitamin D deficiency, which has increased the focus on one Intake of the vitamin should be directed.

The corresponding report was and is entitled: Vitamin D Deficiency in Ireland - Significance for COVID-19 .

Vitamin D deficiency is common

The TILDA researchers found that vitamin D deficiency runs through the entire Irish population:

·        47% of all adults over 85 suffer from a vitamin D deficiency in winter

·        27% of adults over 70 who prefer to be within their own four walls suffer from a vitamin D deficiency

·        1 in 8 adults over 50 suffers from a vitamin D deficiency all year round

·        Only 4% of men and 15% of women take vitamin D supplements

If you stay at home for fear of infection, your vitamin D deficiency will increase even further

 when the so-called first wave of the “pandemic” was in full swing, the sun's rays could have been sufficient again to set the vitamin D production in motion in the skin. But then of all people it was said that one should stay at home or, in many countries, even had to, which prevented people from strengthening their immune systems and protecting themselves from viral infections.

Vitamin D lowers susceptibility to respiratory infections

It has been known for years that a good vitamin D supply reduces the susceptibility to respiratory infections and flu waves are less bad (with a lower death rate) if the population is well supplied with vitamin D. We reported in our articles about the protective effect of vitamin D against influenza and also in our article about the importance of vitamin D intake from autumn .

The Irish researchers also recommend the intake of vitamin D - of course, especially for people over 50, for those who (are not allowed to) leave the house / apartment and for high-risk groups such as the overweight, the elderly and people with asthma and chronic lung diseases. According to the TILDA scientists, vitamin D should not only be taken in the winter months, but all year round if you cannot regularly soak up the sun.

Vitamin D and vitamin D tests have long been available online

But everyone else should also ensure a healthy vitamin D level, especially since vitamin D supplements are available without a prescription. You can even order vitamin D tests on the Internet and find out your personal vitamin D level - without ever having to leave your home.

You can then use the test results (in consultation with your doctor by telephone) to find out the right dose of vitamin D for you. You can also find information on this here: Vitamin D: The correct intake

Vitamin D halves the risk of respiratory infections

Professor Rose Anne Kenny, Senior TILDA Scientist said, “We have evidence that vitamin D has a role in preventing lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, bronchitis, flu, etc.), particularly in the elderly when it is low Have vitamin D levels . In one study, for example, the risk of infection was halved on average if vitamin D supplements were taken .

We do not yet know the specific effect of the vitamin on Corona. However, since vitamin D improves the reactions of the immune system and also has such a positive effect on bone and muscle health, care should be taken to ensure that at least risk patients and those who cannot or are not allowed to leave their homes consume enough vitamin D. Vitamin D is twice as important, especially when you do not move or cannot move a lot, as it can contribute to the best possible preservation of the muscles. "

 

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