Diabetes Metab Syndr July 2020 PMID 32413819

Vitamin D concentrations and COVID-19 infection in UK Biobank.

Claire E Hastie, Daniel F Mackay, Frederick Ho, Carlos A Celis-Morales, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Claire L Niedzwiedz, Bhautesh D Jani, Paul Welsh, Frances S Mair, Stuart R Gray, Catherine A O'Donnell, Jason Mr Gill, Naveed Sattar, Jill P Pell

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Several discussions express skepticism about the study's conclusions, particularly regarding the lack of correlation between vitamin D levels and COVID-19 infection. Users often quote phrases from the article like, 'Our findings do not support a potential link,' emphasizing a cautious tone. Comments like 'What was the point of this paper?' and inquiries about the adjustments made in the study reflect a critical approach, showcasing a blend of curiosity and disbelief that influences the overall sentiment.

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Abstract in brief

The study explored the link between vitamin D levels and COVID-19 infection rates, particularly focusing on how this relationship might differ among Black and minority ethnic groups.
Researchers analyzed data from over 348,000 participants in the UK Biobank, finding that although low vitamin D was initially associated with an increased risk of COVID-19, this connection disappeared after adjusting for other factors.
The findings indicate that vitamin D levels do not explain the higher COVID-19 infection rates seen in Black and South Asian individuals compared to white individuals.

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Exploring Vitamin D's Role in COVID-19 Severity Risks

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Corey Yanofsky, α-stable statistician

@Corey_Yanofsky · X

RT @aubreyclayton: Cautionary tale: Once you start chasing that p<0.05 high you never stop, till one day you find yourself lying in a pile…

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@learning_webdev · X

RT @aubreyclayton: Cautionary tale: Once you start chasing that p<0.05 high you never stop, till one day you find yourself lying in a pile…

Oct 1, 2021 · 2 shares · 167 followers View post →

Aubrey Clayton

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Oct 1, 2021 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 1,928 followers View post →

PsychiatryAI.com

@PsychiatryAIcom · X

Letter to the editor in response to the article: “Vitamin D concentrations and COVID-19 infection in UK biobank” (Hastie et al.). https://t.co/VFztBFKiYB

Mar 17, 2021 · 435 followers View post →

Sixth Sense

@FredNurf · X

RT @wbgrant2: Letter to the editor in response to the article: "Vitamin D concentrations and COVID-19 infection in UK biobank" (H… https://…

Mar 17, 2021 · 2 shares · 968 followers View post →

Martijn

@wal_martijn · X

RT @wbgrant2: Letter to the editor in response to the article: "Vitamin D concentrations and COVID-19 infection in UK biobank" (H… https://…

Mar 16, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,123 followers View post →

William B. Grant, PhD

@wbgrant2 · X

Letter to the editor in response to the article: "Vitamin D concentrations and COVID-19 infection in UK biobank" (H… https://t.co/NpG0X2PY1S

Mar 16, 2021 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 6,127 followers View post →

Lisa Jamieson

@LoveInYourTummy · X

In case you haven’t seen it, you may be interested in this: Letter to the editor in response to the article: “Vitamin D concentrations and COVID-19 infection in UK Biobank” (Hastie et al) @TheMooreLab https://t.co/4RV9r1ZuPX

Feb 11, 2021 · 1 like · 3,414 followers View post →

Erik

@Erik16306392 · X

RT @JacobGudiol: Första studien som jag sett där man tittat på D-vitaminnivåer i blodet före "Coronatider" och risken att få covid-19 Man…

Jan 14, 2021 · 14 shares · 11 followers View post →

Izzy Bandurek

@izzybandurek · X

Nov 16, 2020 · 2 likes · 794 followers View post →

Gruff Davies

@gruffdavies · X

Does anyone know what they actually did when they "adjusted" these variables? They neglect to actually tell us in the paper, funnily enough. #HastieLeavesABadTastie #MoreSpeedLessHastie https://t.co/M3P5b99vGI https://t.co/IN7v5GSkX4

Nov 13, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,510 followers View post →

Martin Juhl

@MartinJuhl2 · X

Did not show a correlation: Vitamin D concentrations and COVID-19 infection in UK Biobank 29/x https://t.co/eWkemkfKzx https://t.co/IsnUlzMyUX

Nov 9, 2020 · 1 like · 1,859 followers View post →

Martin Juhl

@MartinJuhl2 · X

Did not show a correlation: Vitamin D concentrations and COVID-19 infection in UK Biobank https://t.co/7SZB1xh8Bf https://t.co/7RqnlSMWdX

Oct 29, 2020 · 1,859 followers View post →

stockinformation

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Sep 29, 2020 · 4 likes · 547 followers View post →

Phytaphix

@phytaphix · X

2/9 Initial studies reported lower vitamin D levels in those with COVID19: https://t.co/OoF6TPV3jl (Swiss) https://t.co/WNstHkvQxO (Korea) https://t.co/YDA9SOb8vD (Israel) Large UK biobank did NOT find an association https://t.co/XY7XqSWIdW but measurement was ~10y pre COVID19 https://t.co/h3mfdUyV3t

Sep 14, 2020 · 1 like · 1,142 followers View post →

Karin Kopitowski

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Sep 8, 2020 · 1 like · 2,164 followers View post →

rossana galvan

@galarole08 · X

RT @MartinQuirosMD: @donaresvivir7 @Dr_Luis La vitamina D tiene un papel en la inmunidad de forma global. De ahí que se haya querido buscar…

Aug 12, 2020 · 3 shares · 3,210 followers View post →

Ismael Said Criado

@ismaelsaid · X

RT @MartinQuirosMD: @donaresvivir7 @Dr_Luis La vitamina D tiene un papel en la inmunidad de forma global. De ahí que se haya querido buscar…

Aug 12, 2020 · 3 shares · 4,782 followers View post →

@tamarab

@tamaratravelpl1 · X

RT @MartinQuirosMD: @donaresvivir7 @Dr_Luis La vitamina D tiene un papel en la inmunidad de forma global. De ahí que se haya querido buscar…

Aug 12, 2020 · 3 shares · 501 followers View post →

Alejandro Martin Quiros

@MartinQuirosMD · X

Aug 12, 2020 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 3,951 followers View post →

Åsa K. Hedlund

@KnegStrateg · X

@HenrikWallin3 @pokarlsson1 @pak_emmy Vilken onödig ton. Fråga bara. "Our findings do not support a potential link between vitamin D concentrations and risk of COVID-19 infection, nor that vitamin D concentration may explain ethnic differences in COVID-19 infection." https://t.co/htAeOL0jB4

Jul 26, 2020 · 3 likes · 2,296 followers View post →

Jenny Cooper

@cooperj181 · X

UK Biobank study finds no association between vitamin D levels and risk of COVID-19. However, plenty of evidence shows low dose vitamin D supplements are safe and prevent respiratory infections if you are deficient. https://t.co/kUS6BAgzHw #COVIDJournalClub

Jul 20, 2020 · 4 likes · 48 followers View post →

Åsa K. Hedlund

@KnegStrateg · X

@Trollangel @JohannaWester4 @kouki92 @mikael_svensk Känner att den här diskussionen är rätt onödig. "Our findings do not support a potential link between vitamin D concentrations and risk of COVID-19 infection, nor that vitamin D concentration may explain ethnic differences in COVID-19 infection." https://t.co/htAeOL0jB4

Jun 26, 2020 · 1 like · 2,296 followers View post →

vemmapeople

@vemmapeople · X

Letter in response to the article: Vitamin D concentrations and COVID-19 infection in UK biobank (Hastie et al.). https://t.co/ZEm4t4EENL

Jun 22, 2020 · 26 followers View post →

Åsa K. Hedlund

@KnegStrateg · X

@kouki92 @JohannaWester4 @mikael_svensk Jag äter rekommenderad dos. Inte mer. Teorin om d-vitamin har inte visat sig stämma. https://t.co/htAeOL0jB4

Jun 15, 2020 · 2,296 followers View post →

Matt Brignall

@drbrignall · X

@Coliemac @RepShipley uh, who do you think pays me? Instead of insulting me, how about considering that I know something about this that you don't? The acute phase makes many studies unworthy. Look at this one: https://t.co/28zcbxWYXD

Jun 4, 2020 · 2,034 followers View post →

Camille Lassale

@DrLassale · X

@DylanSkola Thanks for the suggestion. It is a nice hypothesis but this work has already been done in UK Biobank and shows no association of Vit D with COVID19 hospitalisation and it makes little difference to the magnitude of the association with ethnicity https://t.co/sGTWypWDhw

Jun 3, 2020 · 1 like · 584 followers View post →

Phu Duong

@phudoung · X

Vitamin D concentrations and COVID-19 infection in UK Biobank. Vitamin D data collected from patients over 10 years ago. Scientists looked at risk of infection rather than outcome. What was the point of this paper? https://t.co/9d9cFbjtED

May 24, 2020 · 215 followers View post →

Nicholas Osborne

@nosborne36 · X

Vitamin D Concentrations and COVID-19 Infection in UK Biobank https://t.co/ETRWA5Bby6

May 21, 2020 · 1,121 followers View post →

Tyler Germain

@TrackCoachTG · X

@SprintersCompen @Coach_Rathke @Coach_Al_Leslie @XCSaline Here’s the link to that study. https://t.co/4DRvYi7yes That being said, I want to go sprint on a track :)

May 21, 2020 · 1 like · 2,456 followers View post →

Helena Lundbäck

@HLunsan · X

RT @JacobGudiol: Första studien som jag sett där man tittat på D-vitaminnivåer i blodet före "Coronatider" och risken att få covid-19 Man…

May 21, 2020 · 14 shares · 2,791 followers View post →

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RT @JacobGudiol: Första studien som jag sett där man tittat på D-vitaminnivåer i blodet före "Coronatider" och risken att få covid-19 Man…

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RT @JacobGudiol: Första studien som jag sett där man tittat på D-vitaminnivåer i blodet före "Coronatider" och risken att få covid-19 Man…

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ACS

@C_S_Andre · X

@CMOtwitting_pt "Our findings do not support a potential link between vitamin D concentrations and risk of COVID-19 infection, nor that vitamin D concentration may explain ethnic differences in COVID-19 infection." https://t.co/KBk2MrFZeO

May 20, 2020 · 184 followers View post →

Frida Ekberg

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RT @JacobGudiol: Första studien som jag sett där man tittat på D-vitaminnivåer i blodet före "Coronatider" och risken att få covid-19 Man…

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Laura, socially distant

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RT @AmirSariaslan: "Our findings do not support a potential link between vitamin D concentrations and risk of COVID-19 infection, nor that…

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RT @AmirSariaslan: "Our findings do not support a potential link between vitamin D concentrations and risk of COVID-19 infection, nor that…

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RT @JacobGudiol: Första studien som jag sett där man tittat på D-vitaminnivåer i blodet före "Coronatider" och risken att få covid-19 Man…

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Emanuel Karlsten

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RT @JacobGudiol: Första studien som jag sett där man tittat på D-vitaminnivåer i blodet före "Coronatider" och risken att få covid-19 Man…

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RT @JacobGudiol: Första studien som jag sett där man tittat på D-vitaminnivåer i blodet före "Coronatider" och risken att få covid-19 Man…

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ᛚᛁᛋᛋᚣ - Elisabeth E Sensus

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@DrAseemMalhotra @theJeremyVine @ProfTimNoakes @FructoseNo @FatEmperor @CampbellMurdoch @CarynZinn @FoodLiesOrg @bigfatsurprise @JoannaBlythman @EamonnHolmes https://t.co/mPkf64kGeE About vitamin D, obese people are often low in vitD. They don't find a correlation.

May 19, 2020 · 340 followers View post →

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@twmandproudofit @ezralevant Here. https://t.co/bOTjY2JSu9

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Vitamin D Concentrations and COVID-19 Infection in UK Biobank https://t.co/46XN70UQcS

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Vitamin D concentrations and COVID-19 infection in UK Biobank. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/xpjjmBzD1V

May 17, 2020 · 20 followers View post →

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@AdrianHolme · X

Vitamin D concentrations and COVID-19 infection in UK Biobank. (Did not find evidence to link vitamin D concentration to ethnic differences in infection) 7 May - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/miBwQ21AG1

May 17, 2020 · 1,311 followers View post →

Jorge Medeiros

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RT @CostaSilvaAndre: Parem com a merda de relacionar Vitamina D e CoVid-19. "Our findings do not support a potential link between vitamin…

May 16, 2020 · 1 share · 2,863 followers View post →

ACS

@C_S_Andre · X

Parem com a merda de relacionar Vitamina D e CoVid-19. "Our findings do not support a potential link between vitamin D concentrations and risk of COVID-19 infection, nor that vitamin D concentration may explain ethnic differences in COVID-19 infection." https://t.co/KBk2MrFZeO

May 16, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 184 followers View post →

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New from #TheBHF https://t.co/n6uhFvdVAB Vitamin D concentrations and COVID-19 infection in UK Biobank.

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RT @PublicHealthUoG: "Covid-19 disproportionately affects black and minority ethnic individuals. Our analyses of UK Biobank data suggest th…

May 12, 2020 · 1 share · 598 followers View post →

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@PublicHealthUoG · X

"Covid-19 disproportionately affects black and minority ethnic individuals. Our analyses of UK Biobank data suggest that this is not explained by lower levels of vitamin D in these groups." @DrClaireEHastie #COVID19 https://t.co/puTE0FtuC7

May 11, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,725 followers View post →

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