Official review concludes 'lack of evidence linking vitamin D and lower Covid risk'

The link between vitamin D and a lower risk of contracting Covid-19 is "insufficient", a U.K. government review has concluded.

Since the start of the pandemic, a mounting body of evidence has suggested the vitamin can help in the fight against the deadly virus, both in preventing and treating it.

But after British Health Secretary Matt Hancock ordered experts, led by NHS watchdog NICE, to look into the claim, it's been concluded there is not enough evidence to substantiate the claims.

However, Dr Paul Chrisp, director of the centre for guidelines at NICE, has stated that vitamin D is still important to take, especially at this time of year when natural sources of sunlight are not available.

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"While there is insufficient evidence to recommend vitamin D for the prevention or treatment of Covid-19 at this time, we encourage people to follow Government advice on taking the supplement throughout the autumn and winter period," he said.

"As research continues on the impact of vitamin D on Covid-19, we are continuing to monitor evidence as it is published and will review and update the guidance if necessary."

NICE recommends a daily 10 micrograms (400 IU) supplement of vitamin D between October and early March to help bones, muscles, and the immune system.

The government review analysed "the best" global studies into the matter, although they haven't shared specific details of what research was included in that list.

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Official review concludes 'lack of evidence linking vitamin D and lower Covid risk'

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