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Scientists linked severe form of coronavirus to lack of vitamin D

British doctors pointed out that the lack of vitamin D in the body may lead to a more severe course of COVID-19… The study of foreign colleagues was commented on by Russian scientists. According to Sergei Netesov, a corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, head of the NSU laboratory of biotechnology and virology, due to a lack of vitamins in food, the work of the energy, digestive and other systems of the body deteriorates. In this case, the person copes worse with infections.

“Due to the lack of essential amino acids and metal salts (potassium, magnesium, zinc and others), RNA, and vitamins, the body functions abnormally. Therefore, diseases are more severe than those with balanced nutrition,” the scientist told Ura.ru …

The D vitamins (calciferols) have several important functions. The most common forms for humans are cholecalciferol (D3) and ergocalciferol (D2). The first is produced by skin cells during contact with the sun’s rays, as well as in the intestines during meals. D2 comes only with food.

Note that vitamin D is rich in fatty fish such as herring and mackerel. To a lesser extent, it is found in egg yolks, sour cream and butter. State TV and Radio Company “Tatarstan”.


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