With The Delta Variant On The Rise, Does Vitamin D Deficiency Increase The Severity Of COVID-19?

As we prepare for the fall months, the discussion around the Delta Variant is very real and present. It is still unknown if the current vaccines will help protect us against this new variant. However, it has been proven that Vitamin D deficiency is frequently reported in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

An experimental study in France at a nursing home with 66 people found that taking vitamin D supplements was "associated with less severe Covid-19 and a better survival rate." Similarly, a study in South Korea of 200 people found that a deficiency of vitamin D could "decrease the immune defenses against Covid-19 and cause progression to severe disease." And a small study in Spain involving 76 hospitalized Covid-19 patients found that those treated with calcifediol—an activated version of vitamin D, distinct from the over-the-counter supplement—seemed to curb the severity of the disease.

Internationally Recognized and Award-Winning Surgeon, Dr. Leslie Ray Matthews launched a global initiative late 2020 to educate the global community of the benefits of daily intake of Vitamin D. Dr. Matthews has revolutionized the use of “high-dose” vitamin D in the frontline treatment of coronavirus and other diseases of chronic illnesses such as traumatic brain injuries, heart attacks, strokes, concussions, ventilator associated pneumonias, sepsis, ARDS, and infections. A former Mayo Clinic trained fellow and Senior Associate Consultant (SAC), former professor of clinical surgery, and a former director of surgical critical care and trauma surgery, Dr. Matthews is no stranger to saving critical lives with cutting edge vitamin D research.

Dr. Matthews’ desire to educate the masses as quickly as possible was the driving factor behind the creation of “Vitamin D3: The Miracle Vitamin”. This groundbreaking project will provide the research and support that highlights that the proper dosage of Vitamin D could eradicate many of our deadly illnesses including Covid-19. Executive produced by Emmy nominated, Super Producer Tamra Simmons (LA Productions) and Award-Winning Communications Expert, Ebony Porter -Ike. Joined by some of the brightest scientific minds in the world, “Vitamin D3: The Miracle Vitamin” will provide education, debunk myths, and provide a direction for the next phase of the world post Covid-19.

“Many studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency is linked to impaired growth and development within the human body. This documentary is needed in order to share this information with the world and show the impotence of how the world we live in today is deficient which can cause other illnesses to arise. I am excited to work with a world-renowned physician such as Dr. Matthews to inform and educate on this subject matter” stated by Simmons.

“I am excited to work on this project with Tamra and Dr. Matthews. After Dr. Matthews shared with me the many benefits of Vitamin D3 and how it’s daily inclusion can reduce many of our risks, I felt led to tell the world. This documentary will save many lives” stated Porter-Ike