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The review about the influence of vitamin D (Vit D) on the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection is presented in this article. It has then been suggested that according to its potential impact on immune response and more particularly on the ACE2 pathway Vit D works as a prevention of severe cases, or in combination with other treatments as necessary supplement to improve recovery. While no benefit has been evidenced in having excess Vit D levels, still Vit D levels very likely affect the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection and it is, therefore recommended to secure Vit D levels up to suggested values.

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SARS-CoV-2 Infectivity Fatality Vitamin D Supplementation Nutrition Statistic.

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Boretti, A. (2021). Vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2 Infection. Asian Journal of Organic & Medicinal Chemistry, 6(1), 68–72. https://doi.org/10.14233/ajomc.2021.AJOMC-P313
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