Vitamin D para Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
A Evidências Vários grandes ensaios clínicos mostram de forma consistente benefícios significativos.Lancet 2025 meta-analysis shows vitamin D supplementation may help protect against acute respiratory infections, with strongest effects in individuals with baseline 25(OH)D levels below 25 nmol/L. Optimal protective dosing appears to be 400-1,200 IU/day rather than intermittent bolus dosing.
Conclusão
Lancet 2025 meta-analysis shows vitamin D supplementation may help protect against acute respiratory infections, with strongest effects in individuals with baseline 25(OH)D levels below 25 nmol/L. Optimal protective dosing appears to be 400-1,200 IU/day rather than intermittent bolus dosing.
Key Study Findings
População: Elite/professional cyclists nutrition review
População: Patients with ADPKD
População: COVID-19 patients with gut dysbiosis
População: General population (guideline comparison)
População: Healthy adults
População: None
Key Statistics
40
Estudos
30000
Participantes
Positive
Nota
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosagens Comumente Utilizadas
- general:
- 600-800 IU/day
- immunesupport:
- 1,000-2,000 IU/day
- deficiencycorrection:
- 4,000-5,000 IU/day (under medical supervision)
Limite superior: 4,000 IU/day (100 mcg)
Dosagens Estudadas em Pesquisas
| Dosagem | Duração | Efeito | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| Disease-modifying agents (tolvaptan, etc.) | -- | Positive | -- |
| Probiotics, nutraceuticals | -- | Positive | -- |
| 600-800 IU (DRI) or higher | -- | Positive | -- |
| 400 IU | -- | Negative | 5748 |
| 98% | 26.0 weeks | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | 50554 |
Melhor horário: With a meal containing fat for better absorption
Safety & Side Effects
Efeitos Colaterais Relatados
- ⚠ Hypercalcemia at very high doses (nausea, vomiting, weakness)
- ⚠ Kidney stones with excessive long-term use
- ⚠ Constipation
- ⚠ Metallic taste
Interações Conhecidas
- ● Thiazide diuretics (may increase risk of hypercalcemia)
- ● Corticosteroids (reduce vitamin D absorption and metabolism)
- ● Orlistat and cholestyramine (reduce fat-soluble vitamin absorption)
- ● Statins (vitamin D may affect statin metabolism)
Ingestão máxima tolerável: 4,000 IU/day (100 mcg)
Consulte sempre o seu profissional de saúde antes de iniciar qualquer suplemento.Sempre consulte seu profissional de saúde antes de iniciar qualquer suplemento.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Evidence
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