The role of vitamin D in boosting the immune system

Author Dr. Bence Balázs Moravcsik | 2020.11.16.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that essential for the normal functioning of our body. The human body is able to produce sunlight, which is why “sunshine vitamin” also known as. Yet 80% of the population is vitamin D deficient in the winter months, when we get much less sunlight.

Why is vitamin D important?

• It is essential for maintaining the body's defences, the immune system healthy functioning.
• Supports the nervous system normal functioning, it plays a major role in stress tolerance, anxiety relief and avoiding depression.
• Helps calcium to be incorporated into bones and teeth, for strong and healthy skeletal system one of the foundations of.
• Regulates the human body its phosphorus balance.
• It has a fundamental role in musculoskeletal system, the heart and the IMMUNO SYSTEM to work properly.
• Increase the hormone production and improves the blood circulation. A vitamin specifically recommended for people with metabolic or hormonal problems.

Vitamin D deficiency

Although vitamin D can be produced by the human body, around 80% of the population develop vitamin D deficiency in the winter months. This is because we get much less sunlight, firstly because we have fewer hours of sunshine, secondly because the sun often disappears for weeks at a time, and thirdly because we don't spend enough time in the air to produce enough vitamin D. Therefore, it is highly recommended to supplement vitamin D for EVERYONE during the autumn-winter months.

It is a proven medical fact that low levels of vitamin D are associated with weakness of the immune system act. When vitamin D is deficient, the human body is more susceptible to viral infections, be it a simple cold, flu or even the COVID-19 coronavirus.

According to the latest international research, 90% of the 90% of COVID-19 infected people admitted to hospital were (also) vitamin D deficient.

The role of vitamin D in prevention

Research and experience have shown that there is less chance of coronavirus infection or hospitalisation in the case of COVID-19 infection if the body has a sustained adequate level of vitamin D. Because the strong immune system can resist infections, and if you catch the virus, you have a better chance of beating it with no symptoms or mild symptoms. A weak immune system is less able to fight COVID-19 and other viruses.

The role of vitamin D is key to the proper functioning of the immune system - therefore also plays a major role in the prevention of viral infections. However, it is important to stress that adequate vitamin D levels do not provide immunity against infection! In addition to vitamin consumption, measures such as mask wearing, disinfection, hand washing, and reduction of personal contact should be followed.

Vitamin D supports the immune system. It is our body's shield against all infections and diseases. During the winter months, everyone is recommended to take 2-3000 IU of vitamin D per day!

The role of vitamin D in the treatment of coronavirus

The treatment of any person infected with the coronavirus is based on strengthening the immune system. This is done at home and in hospitals with vitamins. Unfortunately, in the case of infection or vitamin deficiencies, it is often not possible to get the right amount of vitamins through food alone, so they must be taken in the form of supplements. This is particularly true for vitamin D. 3-4000 IU vitamin D per day in case of viral infection is recommended, along with other vitamins and minerals to boost the immune system: 1500 mg vitamin C, 3-400 mg magnesium, at least 55 mcg selenium and 10 mg zinc. It is important to remember that vitamin supplements are part of the treatment, and other medication and medical management of symptoms is also necessary!