Aging Clinical and Experimental Research LETTER Re: Vitamin D and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19)—rapid evidence review, William B. Grant The UK-NIST authors tried to dismiss vitamin D for reducing risk of COVID-19 using poor evidence and reasoning. https://t.co/O8ijuW6WEd https://t.co/aRAOd9SaUh
Vitamin D and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): rapid evidence review.
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In the discussions, some users directly reference the article's findings, such as statements about the inconclusiveness of vitamin D supplementation for COVID-19. Others highlight critiques of the research methodology, mentioning issues like 'poor evidence and reasoning' regarding the dismissal of vitamin D's benefits. The tone is mixed, with phrases like 'not conclusive' indicating skepticism while terms like 'potential benefits' show some users' hopefulness, contributing to the varied sentiment expressed.
The discussions reflect a mix of opinions, with some individuals supporting the article's skepticism towards vitamin D's efficacy, while others express strong belief in its potential benefits.
There is moderate interest as users reference the publication and engage in conversations about vitamin D's role in COVID-19.
Users display a reasonable level of engagement, with references to the study and discussions about its strengths and weaknesses.
The users seem to perceive the impact of the publication as neutral, acknowledging the study's conclusions but also advocating for further inquiry into vitamin D's role.
Abstract in brief
- The rapid spread of COVID-19 has led to increased interest in vitamin D's potential role in enhancing immune responses against respiratory infections.
- Research examining the relationship between vitamin D and COVID-19 is mainly observational, with many studies being small and prone to bias, suggesting that any conclusions drawn may not be reliable.
- Current evidence does not strongly support vitamin D supplementation as a preventative or therapeutic method for COVID-19; instead, maintaining adherence to national guidelines for vitamin D to ensure musculoskeletal health is recommended.
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Vitamin D and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): rapid evidence review. Zahra Raisi-Estabragh et al. Review Aging Clin Exp Res 12 Jun 2021 https://t.co/RSDjhCTO3i …at present, evidence to support vitamin D supplementation is inconclusive https://t.co/xlmL7ys87C
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Assessing Vitamin D Claims and Its Role in COVID-19 Prevention
There is no question that vitamin D is essential for optimal immune function but that doesnt mean it will give you superpowers against COVID and it is possible to get too much of a good thing. This video explores the…
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Vitamin D and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-rapid evidence review William B Grant @wbgrant2. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2021 Sep. To the Editor: The recent review by Raisi-Estabragh and colleagues [1] concluded that evidence to support vitamin D supplementation for the prevention
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Vitamin D levels and coronavirus? Vitamin D and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): rapid evidence review. https://t.co/mY71OdrqPY Low vitamin D status is associated with coronavirus disease 2019 outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. https://t.co/AOLrLPIymh
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@adamdobson123 @FCPphysio Here was a very recent paper on the vitamin D & Covid association which again highlights the problems of residual confounding and reverse causality. https://t.co/CJ5mjhkAy8
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Aging Clinical and Experimental Research LETTER Re: Vitamin D and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19)—rapid evidence review, William B. Grant The UK-NIST authors tried to dismiss vitamin D for reducing risk of COVID-19 using poor evidence and reasoning. https://t.co/O8ijuW6WEd https://t.co/aRAOd9SaUh
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Vitamin D and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): rapid evidence review. Zahra Raisi-Estabragh et al. Review Aging Clin Exp Res 12 Jun 2021 https://t.co/RSDjhCTO3i …at present, evidence to support vitamin D supplementation is inconclusive https://t.co/xlmL7ys87C
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