Vitamin D decreases risk of severe asthma attacks, research finds

Adding vitamin D to medication reduces the likelihood of severe asthma attacks, according to research group the Cochrane Library.

The UK-based body – made up of a global network of researchers, professionals, patients, carers and more -, gathers and summarizes evidence from its contributors to help to make health decisions.

Its new review, titled Vitamin D for the management of asthma, noted that low blood levels of what is known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ had been linked to increased attacks in children and adults with the condition.