New research indicates that vitamin D may protect against COVID-19, especially in Black people. UChicago Medicine researchers discuss the importance of adequate vitamin D in preventing disease, and how you can participate in a clinical research trial.
Introduction (0:00)
Why is vitamin D important? (1:32)
How do we get Vitamin D? (3:30)
Is skin color a factor in getting vitamin D (5:43)
What is the relationship between COVID and Vitamin D? (7:28)
What research is being done between vitamin D and race? (9:23)
Do I need to be a patient of UChicago Medicine or Roche to participate in a study? (13:24)
What are the best sources for Vitamin D? (14:21)
If somebody had their COVID-19 vaccine, should they still take Vitamin D? (18:11)
Can you take too much vitamin D? (19:13)
Can people with high Vitamin D have low antibodies? (20:53)
Is a Vitamin D lamp effective? (22:31)
Does Vitamin D need to be combined with other vitamins like K to be effective? (23:30)
Do I have to decrease my Vitamin D3 in order to go on your low dose study? (24:22)
What do people need to know about your study? (26:00)
