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Vitamin D - Beneficial for COVID- 19 Recovery

Studies have shown that Vitamin D is beneficial during COVID 19 recovery and people with adequate levels of Vitamin D performed better during treatment. Additionally people living in regions with adequate sunlight exposure had lower rates of COVID 19 infection. This is motivation enough to keep Vitamin D levels within safe limits and avoid deficiency.


Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which is essential for strong bones and teeth as it is essential for intestinal absorption of minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and phosphorous. It is the only vitamin that the body can synthesize on its own from sunlight.


Owing to this characteristic it is also referred to as the sunlight vitamin.

Vitamin D3 Cholecalciferol and Vitamin D2 ergocalciferol are two most important D vitamins.


Predominantly, dermal synthesis of Vitamin D from Cholesterol is dependent on Sun exposure. Thus, it is extremely important to get sunlight adequately. 11 am to 3 pm is the best time for this exposure. Vitamin D deficiency is seen in a large population these days.


Thus, it is important to ingest foods rich in Vitamin D as well as provide adequate sun exposure.


Foods rich in Vitamin D are egg yolks, fatty fish, fortified milk, cod liver oil, mushrooms. Since Vitamin D absorption is also dependent on Calcium availability it becomes important to take calcium rich foods in the diet too.

Supplements may be required for addressing Vitamin D deficiency which once stabilized can be maintained through diet and sun exposure.













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kurtzace
Jun 28, 2020

I consulted with Dr Avantina.

Knowledgeable dietician,

she understands food combinations,

available on WhatsApp for consulting once we receive diet plan.

she also organises webinars in association with Medi counsel - on concepts not just related to diet but also sleep, mental makeup , stress and well-being.

Since she is a mother she can empathize with women who have donned multiple roles in their lives.

author of numerous books and emerging from a family of leading urologists - she will fix you .

had too many working hours, indulged in stress eating, weird party experience - fear not - for she is your wonder woman .


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