Experts: Every adult should take vitamin D to fight against Covid

One study showed lower rates of ICU admission, ventilation and death in those given vitamin D during their admission.

Vitamin D can play a protective role in fighting Covid-19 according to Irish medics from the Covit-D Consortium who presented to the Oireachtas Health Committee today.

The group want a State recommendation for every adult in Ireland to take a dose of between 800 and 1000 IU (international units) daily, and for vulnerable groups to take a higher level under medical supervision.