COVID-19 infection, inception and immunity: Observations and recommendations in the light of vitamin D?

oleh: Vivek Dixit, Bhavuk Garg, Nishank Mehta, James Pegrum, Dinesh Dhanwal

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Elsevier 2021-04-01

Deskripsi

Responsive immunity plays an important role fighting against infections. Worldwide, Vitamin D deficiency is a major concern not only for musculoskeletal health but also affecting the immunity status in population. Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative to establish the role of vitamin D in destruction of pathogens. Vitamin D awareness program at school level might be an effective health governance policy to educate populations for the importance of vitamin D in overall health.