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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2021 · 16 MIN

Is there a role for vitamin D in COVID-19?

from The Podcast by KevinMD

"As we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic causing spiking numbers of cases, the scientific and medical communities continue to search for effective treatments and preventive measures. We have clearly established the importance of wearing masks, physical distancing, and frequent handwashing. As of this article's writing, there are over two hundred fifty articles on PubMed about the connection between vitamin D and COVID-19. As the research studies are undergoing, evidence is mounting that adequate vitamin D levels may be a protective factor against COVID-19 infection and severity. Here's what the research shows." Teresa Fuller is a pediatrician. She shares her story and discusses her KevinMD article, "Is there a role for vitamin D in the treatment of COVID-19?" (https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2020/11/is-there-a-role-for-vitamin-d-in-the-treatment-of-covid-19.html)

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