No Evidence That Vitamin D Prevents Or Treats COVID-19

UK's NICE reviews whether Vitamin D can prevent or treat COVID-19, finds evidence wanting.

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There is no evidence to support taking vitamin D supplements to specifically prevent or treat COVID‑19, according to the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

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