It is now among the more frequently asked questions relating to COVID-19.  Some claim that vitamin D should be part of a supplement regimen to improve immune defenses and prevent COVID-19. Others claim that it reduces the severity of the disease and even aids with recovery. Vitamin D is not only important for bone health. It also has benefits for the cardiovascular system and immune function. It is the latter that may be the reason why vitamin D is being touted as an aid in the fight against COVID-19. Does Vitamin D fight the coronavirus? There has been ongoing discussions about the benefits of vitamin D for COVID-19. As with any infectious agent, the immune system plays an integral role in preventing infection as well as fighting the pathogen. It is no different with the current coronavirus (COVID-19). It is well known that immune health is not due to just a single nutrient. The immune system is complex and its health is a reflection of the overall health of an individual. Nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle factors can affect immune health. Vitamin D cannot destroy the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the way alcohol does on surfaces or the way certain antiviral … Continue reading Coronavirus Infection and Vitamin D Supplements