Vitamin D reduces cold severityInfluence of Vitamin D Supplementation by Simulated Sunlight or Oral D3 on Respiratory Infection during Military Training.
We explored the connection between vitamin D levels and the frequency of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) in physically active individuals throughout different seasons. In our research, we observed over 1,600 military recruits during their basic training, noting that only 21% were vitamin D sufficient during winter. Alarmingly, those who had sufficient vitamin D levels were found to be 40% less likely to experience URTIs compared to their deficient counterparts, suggesting that maintaining adequate vitamin D may be crucial for better respiratory health during demanding training periods.
Building on these findings, we conducted a follow-up study with 250 recruits, where we implemented various vitamin D supplementation strategies. Participants received either a placebo, simulated sunlight exposure, or oral vitamin D3 supplementation. The results were promising: vitamin D helped alleviate the severity of URTI symptoms and significantly reduced the number of days experiencing a cold. Notably, both sunlight and dietary supplementation were equally effective in boosting vitamin D levels and improving outcomes.
Overall, achieving vitamin D sufficiency can markedly reduce the burden of URTIs, particularly in physically demanding scenarios such as military training.
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