Vitamin D may not be as protective against COVID-19 as previously thought, new data suggests

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New data suggests vitamin D supplements may not be effective at staving off COVID-19.
Previous evidence had suggested a link between severe viral infection and a vitamin D deficiency.
Experts say more research is warranted, but warn against overstating the benefits of vitamin D.Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
Vitamin D has long been considered a potential ally in the fight against coronavirus, with early research suggesting that a lack of the nutrient