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Vitamin D Supplements May Not Reduce COVID-19 Risk, New Study Says – Healthline

A new genetic study suggests that giving people extra vitamin D may not protect against coronavirus infection or COVID-19.

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  • A genetic analysis suggests that vitamin D supplements may not reduce peoples risk for coronavirus infection or COVID-19.
  • The study focused on genetic variants that are linked to increased vitamin D levels.
  • In the blood, vitamin D can be found in two forms: bound to a protein or free floating. The latter is the one that matters most when talking about innate immunity.

Like other nutrients that play a role in immune function, vitamin D supplements have been offered as way to prevent or treat COVID-19.

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