Int J Mol Sci August 2018 PMID 30115864

Vitamin D and Influenza-Prevention or Therapy?

Beata M Gruber-Bzura

Mentions

31
Peak: 8 in Mar 2020
across 4 sources since May 2019

Extended reach

19,211
potential audience

Total likes

55

Video views

1,710

Mentions per month

May 2019 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter19 posts
  • Facebook6 posts
  • News4 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the discussions reflect cautious optimism about the potential role of vitamin D in influenza prevention, with posts citing technical reviews and emphasizing the need for further research. The tone shifts from curiosity to skepticism, driven by references to scientific literature and the lack of a clear consensus, which demonstrates a nuanced engagement with the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that research on vitamin D's role in flu prevention is mixed, with some recognizing potential benefits while other posts emphasize the need for more conclusive evidence.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions are moderately interested, with participants referencing scientific reviews and mechanisms, but with some skepticism about the current evidence.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show a decent level of engagement, including citing specific studies and discussing differing viewpoints on vitamin D’s impact.

ImpactNeutral impact

The social discussions seem to influence ongoing debates but lack consensus or definitive conclusions, indicating a limited immediate impact on clinical practice.

Abstract in brief

  • Vitamin D has effects beyond bones, influencing the immune system through the vitamin D receptor (VDR), which is found in many tissues and helps regulate immune responses and inflammation.
  • The seasonal occurrence of influenza suggests vitamin D might play a role in prevention or therapy, but current research is mixed, and more large-scale, well-designed studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
  • While some evidence hints at a potential benefit, the current data is inconclusive, and further rigorous trials are essential to determine if vitamin D can reliably prevent or treat influenza.]

Top posts

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Joseph Hazan
@DrJosephHazan · X

Vitamin D and Influenza—Prevention or Therapy? @MDPIOpenAccess https://t.co/M2r0mEkoSs

Apr 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 3,889 followers View post →
kobi Diets
@kobi28531389 · X

קובי עזרא Ph.D מספר על ויטמין D למניעת מחלות שונות, המחל מסרטן, ועד למחלת סוכרת ושפעת. ויטמין D מתפקד כמגן נגד מחלות כרוניות, כסוכרת מסוג 2 ומחלות לב וכלי דם. https://t.co/4fzj8v1tnL

May 7, 2019 · 2 likes · 61 followers View post →
Yo.Vivo.D
@YoVivoD · X

2. Gruber-Bzura BM. Vitamin D and Influenza-Prevention or Therapy? Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Aug 16;19(8):2419. doi: 10.3390/ijms19082419. PMID: 30115864; PMCID: PMC6121423.

Jan 24, 2022 · 1 like · 1,106 followers View post →
Yo.Vivo.D
@YoVivoD · X

2. Gruber-Bzura BM. Vitamin D and Influenza-Prevention or Therapy? Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Aug 16;19(8):2419. doi: 10.3390/ijms19082419. PMID: 30115864; PMCID: PMC6121423.

Jan 24, 2022 · 1 like · 1,106 followers View post →
#TheSpiderHunter - Black History Is Important!
@Arthur59611540 · X

Vitamin D and Influenza—Prevention or Therapy? https://t.co/IKoBDO9Iui https://t.co/InH7yWHxKa

Mar 5, 2020 · 4,107 followers View post →
debbie fearon she/her
@debbie_fearon · X

IJMS | Free Full-Text | Vitamin D and Influenza—Prevention or Therapy? | HTML https://t.co/X7DwtxPQsl

Jun 17, 2019 · 2,079 followers View post →

All mentions

Kille Tölönen
@Neonomide · X

@RogerSeheult I was into Vit D over 15 years ago (Vitamin D Council content), but my views have since evolved. Influenza discussion still seems to look into Vit D mostly as an active factor? https://t.co/QAUD4k07Ad

Dec 4, 2023 · 922 followers View post →
Bodkin&Thim
@BodkinThimble · X

(Poland, 2018) Vitamin D and Influenza: Prevention or Therapy? A literature review showing molecular mechanisms https://t.co/0LMDNv4wz7

Oct 30, 2023 · 110 followers View post →
Bodkin&Thim
@BodkinThimble · X

(Poland, 2018) Vitamin D and Influenza: Prevention or Therapy? Mechanisms review https://t.co/0LMDNv4wz7

Oct 25, 2023 · 110 followers View post →
マック・ボラン
@uwLYnB6zA0pfl7G · X

https://t.co/FOljLzkTNe 「ビタミン D とインフルエンザ:予防か治療か?」

Jun 11, 2023 · 330 followers View post →
Yo.Vivo.D
@YoVivoD · X

2. Gruber-Bzura BM. Vitamin D and Influenza-Prevention or Therapy? Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Aug 16;19(8):2419. doi: 10.3390/ijms19082419. PMID: 30115864; PMCID: PMC6121423.

Jan 24, 2022 · 1 like · 1,106 followers View post →
Yo.Vivo.D
@YoVivoD · X

2. Gruber-Bzura BM. Vitamin D and Influenza-Prevention or Therapy? Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Aug 16;19(8):2419. doi: 10.3390/ijms19082419. PMID: 30115864; PMCID: PMC6121423.

Jan 24, 2022 · 1 like · 1,106 followers View post →
Yo.Vivo.D
@YoVivoD · X

2. Gruber-Bzura BM. Vitamin D and Influenza-Prevention or Therapy? Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Aug 16;19(8):2419. doi: 10.3390/ijms19082419. PMID: 30115864; PMCID: PMC6121423.

Jan 24, 2022 · 1,106 followers View post →
bmi32
@bmi32 · X

https://t.co/7QFBpuszc7 Vitamin D and Influenza—Prevention or Therapy?

Apr 19, 2021 · 112 followers View post →
Blue
@b1ueReason · X

@bluemountnskies @GovMLG @NMDOH i would be skeptical about it when there is no consensus as this most recent review also states. its not highly censored on journal sites like pubmed and here is what I found on vitaminD, also google scholar also is better /1 https://t.co/Zb5FTkWt9a

Aug 11, 2020 · 43 followers View post →
Ag+ Oxidative Response vegas luna (UGLY) ⚛️
@vegaslunaa · X

Gruber-Bzura B. M. (2018) "Vitamin D and influenza-prevention or therapy?" Int J Mol Sci 2018 Aug 16;19(8). pii: E2419. doi: 10.3390/ijms19082419. Available https://t.co/UlKNhEVU7a Retrieved 25 June 2020.

Jul 9, 2020 · 787 followers View post →
François Booream
@BooraemFrancois · X

https://t.co/a26xOgtu2n

May 9, 2020 · 699 followers View post →
DancingDax
@DancingDax · X

Gruber-Bzura BM. Vitamin D and influenza-prevention or therapy? Int J Mol Sci 2018 Aug 16;19(8). pii: E2419. doi: 10.3390/ijms19082419.

May 3, 2020 · 563 followers View post →
Joseph Hazan
@DrJosephHazan · X

Vitamin D and Influenza—Prevention or Therapy? @MDPIOpenAccess https://t.co/M2r0mEkoSs

Apr 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 3,889 followers View post →
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@VRyhanen · X

@pommi_tommi @katmarmi Gruber-Bzura BM. Vitamin D and influenza-prevention or therapy? Int J Mol Sci 2018 Aug 16;19(8). pii: E2419. doi: 10.3390/ijms19082419.

Mar 21, 2020 · 227 followers View post →
liz
@liz58988066 · X

Vitamin D and Influenza—Prevention or Therapy? https://t.co/FKi3uKjlfJ

Mar 13, 2020 · 31 followers View post →
USETHISIDEA
@usethisidea · X

(1) "Vitamin D and Influenza—Prevention or Therapy?" by via NIH: https://t.co/KAe1amOYHV (2) "Situations Leading to Reduced Effectiveness of Current Hand Hygiene against Infectious Mucus from Influenza Virus-Infected Patients" https://t.co/utqBlWuZvA

Mar 9, 2020 · 14 followers View post →
#TheSpiderHunter - Black History Is Important!
@Arthur59611540 · X

Vitamin D and Influenza—Prevention or Therapy? https://t.co/IKoBDO9Iui https://t.co/InH7yWHxKa

Mar 5, 2020 · 4,107 followers View post →
debbie fearon she/her
@debbie_fearon · X

IJMS | Free Full-Text | Vitamin D and Influenza—Prevention or Therapy? | HTML https://t.co/X7DwtxPQsl

Jun 17, 2019 · 2,079 followers View post →
kobi Diets
@kobi28531389 · X

קובי עזרא Ph.D מספר על ויטמין D למניעת מחלות שונות, המחל מסרטן, ועד למחלת סוכרת ושפעת. ויטמין D מתפקד כמגן נגד מחלות כרוניות, כסוכרת מסוג 2 ומחלות לב וכלי דם. https://t.co/4fzj8v1tnL

May 7, 2019 · 2 likes · 61 followers View post →
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