Call for more studies on whether vitamin D can protect against Covid-19

Health officials in England have said that there is “not enough evidence” to recommend vitamin D supplements solely for preventing Covid‑19.

General view of multivitamins, vitamin C tablets and Omega 3 fish oil liquid capsules. Picture: PA

More must be done to establish whether vitamin D supplements can help protect against Covid-19, experts have said.

The call comes after a new study found that people taking certain vitamins were less likely to test positive for the virus which causes Covid-19.