A cancer researcher claims that vitamin D is a “key factor” and “all that was needed” against COVID-19 in a viral post. The post claims that researchers studying a potential link between vitamin D and COVID-19 are being silenced and “disappeared,” despite one such study being published earlier this year. Notably, the researcher works for a wellness company that sells supplements like “optimized vitamin D” and a fake COVID-19 vaccine “detox.”
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The promotion of supplements as alternatives to vaccination is widespread and persistent. Debunking messages may emphasize that while some research suggests vitamin D deficiency may impact COVID-19 risk and outcomes, there is no evidence that vitamin D supplements are a key factor in fighting COVID-19, as the post claims. Studies are ongoing to determine if the nutrient may play a role in preventing or treating COVID-19. Vaccines remain the best-proven protection against COVID-19 Fact Checking Source(s): JAMA, The Scientist, BMJ
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