Mounting evidence suggests that vitamin D has a much broader role than initially thought — including regulating many genes and participating in the immune system. In the setting of COVID-19, vitamin D deficiency can lead to imbalances in the renin-angiotensin-system, a critical regulator of blood pressure, inflammation, and body fluid homeostasis. Disturbances in this system may heighten oxidative stress contributing to worse COVID-19 outcomes. In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss how vitamin D levels might affect the renin-angiotensin-system and how this relates to COVID-19 outcomes.
This clip was taken from the FoundMyFitness interview with Roger Seheult found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxMEYtKYdZM
Original episode published on March 3, 2021
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