Scientists have launched an investigation into coronavirus survival rates and vitamin D – after it emerged the “sunshine vitamin” could treat the disease.
A ten-week trial involving 200 Covid-19 patients at the University of Granada in Spain will look into whether the vitamin can help fight the deadly illness.
Vitamin D is produced by exposing the skin to sunshine and is essential for a healthy immune system. A recent study by Trinity College Dublin had found adults who took Vitamin D supplements saw a 50% in chest infections.
Scientists say a lack of Vitamin D in calves is thought to have been the main cause of bovine coronavirus infections in the past.