COVID-19 and Vitamin D Misinformation on YouTube as of Dec 2020 - March 2022


COVID-19 and Vitamin D Misinformation on YouTube

JMIR Infodemiology 2022;2(1):e32452 doi:10.2196/32452
Preprints of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/32452, first published July 28, 2021.
Emma K Quinn 1, 2 e ; Shelby Fenton 2, 3 e ; Chelsea A Ford-Sahibzada 2, 3, 4 e ; Andrew Harper 3 e ; Alessandro R Marcon 5 e ; Timothy Caulfield 5, 6 e ; Sajjad S Fazel 2, 3, 7 e ; Cheryl E Peters 2, 3, 4, 7 e

Background:
The “infodemic” accompanying the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic has the potential to increase avoidable spread as well as engagement in risky health behaviors. Although social media platforms, such as YouTube, can be an inexpensive and effective method of sharing accurate health information, inaccurate and misleading information shared on YouTube can be dangerous for viewers. The confusing nature of data and claims surrounding the benefits of vitamin D, particularly in the prevention or cure of COVID-19, influences both viewers and the general “immune boosting” commercial interest.

Objective:
The aim of this study was to ascertain how information on vitamin D and COVID-19 was presented on YouTube in 2020.

Methods:
YouTube video results for the search terms “COVID,” “coronavirus,” and “vitamin D” were collected and analyzed for content themes and deemed useful or misleading based on the accuracy or inaccuracy of the content. Qualitative content analysis and simple statistical analysis were used to determine the prevalence and frequency of concerning content, such as confusing correlation with causation regarding vitamin D benefits.

Results:
In total, 77 videos with a combined 10,225,763 views (at the time of data collection) were included in the analysis, with over three-quarters of them containing misleading content about COVID-19 and vitamin D. In addition, 45 (58%) of the 77 videos confused the relationship between vitamin D and COVID-19, with 46 (85%) of 54 videos stating that vitamin D has preventative or curative abilities. The major contributors to these videos were medical professionals with YouTube accounts. Vitamin D recommendations that do not align with the current literature were frequently suggested, including taking supplementation higher than the recommended safe dosage or seeking intentional solar UV radiation exposure.

Conclusions:
The spread of misinformation is particularly alarming when spread by medical professionals, and existing data suggesting vitamin D has immune-boosting abilities can add to viewer confusion or mistrust in health information. Further, the suggestions made in the videos may increase the risks of other poor health outcomes, such as skin cancer from solar UV radiation.
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Since Dec 2020 - many YouTubes on Vitamin D & COVID have been based on data

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Prostate Cancer - interview of Dr. Hollick by Baggerly - video and transcript Jan 2024 21 Jan, 2024
Vitamin D Danger - Women need 70 ng for optimal Estrogen - video and transcript Dec 2023 08 Jan, 2024
The ONE Supplement All Longevity Experts Are Taking (Magnesium) - video and transcript Dec 2023 03 Dec, 2023
Benefits of Omega-3s - video and transcript - Patrick - Nov 2023 29 Nov, 2023
The Dangers of Vitamin D Deficiency (and why you should supplement), Video and transcript, Patrick - Nov 2023 29 Nov, 2023
Should You Take A Vitamin D Supplement - Dr Holick transcript Oct 2022 28 Nov, 2023
End of Alzheimer's videos, transcripts and many studies 17 Nov, 2023
Vitamin D - Dr. McCullough videos and transcript Aug 2023 10 Nov, 2023
Number 1 Vitamin D Danger You Absolutely Must Know! - with transcript Nov 2023 04 Nov, 2023
COVID fought by Vitamin D - video review of literature with transcript - Dec 2021 29 Sep, 2023
Interview and transcript: Vitamin D protocol for Autoimmune diseases – Dr. Coimbra 2016 24 Sep, 2023
The ONLY Solution to Long COVID (Vitamin D) - video and transcript Sept 2023 12 Sep, 2023
Alzheimer’s Is Now Optional - Dr. Bredesen video and transcript Sept 2023 12 Sep, 2023
UK MP talked on vaccine harms, other MPs left – transcript Mar 17, 2023 24 Aug, 2023
Steroids treating ARDS was published before COVID, but was ignored – Transcript Aug 20, 2023 21 Aug, 2023
Periodontal Disease and Vitamin D - interview and transcript - GRH, Grant July 2023 02 Aug, 2023
The INSANE BENEFITS of Vitamin D and How To Get It SAFELY - video and transcript July 2023 28 Jul, 2023
Health can be greatly improved by weekly 50,000 IU of Vitamin D - video and transcript - March 2023 01 Apr, 2023
The Role of Vitamin D in Reducing Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia - transcript Dr. Grant March 2023 12 Mar, 2023
Vitamin D, now conclusive (for COVID) - Dr. Campbell Video and transcript - Feb 1, 2023 04 Feb, 2023
Mechanisms of Autoimmunity – video and transcript – Beltran Nov 2022 02 Jan, 2023
Vitamin D dosing varies with genes, PTH, Mg, Vit K, etc – video and transcript Sept 2022 29 Dec, 2022
The Real Story on Vitamin D: interview and transcript – Grant Dec 2022 10 Dec, 2022
Interview with transcript concerning UVA, UVB, and health – Grant Dec 2012 09 Dec, 2022
COVID US deaths: 116,000 fewer if everyone had been taking Vitamin D – Campbell transcript Nov 2022 21 Nov, 2022
Moving Vitamin D Research into Practice - Video and transcript - Baggerly - Oct 2021 12 Oct, 2022
COVID infection might prevent infection better than vaccinations - transcript and many studies 11 Oct, 2022
Debunking Misinformation About Vitamin D - Grant podcast and transcript - Sept 2022 21 Sep, 2022
Vitamin D and COVID - satirical comedy (with transcript) by Jimmy Dore - Aug 2022 08 Aug, 2022
4 X fewer visits to Dr. after getting high level of vitamin D (Interview with transcript) - Jan 3, 2022 17 Jul, 2022
Interview with transcript of Dr. Grant on Vitamin D and Cancer by Dr. Moss - June 2022 23 Jun, 2022
Boost Your Immune System, Fight Viruses - Medcram with transcript - Oct 29, 2021 22 Jun, 2022
Transcripts in VitaminDWiki 22 Jun, 2022
Vitamin D reduces autoimmune disease - Dr. Campbell video and transcript - May 2022 30 May, 2022
Wonders of Vitamin D - Renu Mahtani video and transcription - Feb 2022 12 Mar, 2022
VitaminDWiki interview and transcript - Jan 2022 01 Mar, 2022
Cluster Headaches treated by high-dose Vitamin D, etc. (interview and transcript) - Feb 2022 23 Feb, 2022
Vitamin D and COVID - Davies, Benskin (Dark Horse video with transcript) - Dec 27, 2021 29 Dec, 2021
PhD working at VAERS on problems with vacc system - Masterjohn interview and transcript- Dec 27, 2021 27 Dec, 2021
Dr. McCullough on COVID-19: vaccine problems, home treatment – video, slides, transcript – Oct and Dec 2021 22 Dec, 2021
Vitamin D and a Dr. in Israel - Campbell video and transcript - Dec 11, 2021 13 Dec, 2021
Omega-3 decreases heart disease and COVID: Harris and Patrick, video and transcript - Dec 2021 07 Dec, 2021
Vitamin D probably has a Role in Cancer, CVD, and COVID - video and transcript Dec 1, 2021 02 Dec, 2021
Discussion of COVID and 50 ng of Vitamin D (video and transcript)– Dr. Campbell Nov 17, 2021 19 Nov, 2021
End of Alzheimer's video and transcript - Oct 2021 09 Nov, 2021
Vitamin D and Health video with transcript - Dr. Grant Sept 2021 11 Sep, 2021
In-home testing of viral load, etc. Dr. Topol interview with transcript – Aug 11, 2021 14 Aug, 2021
Your Brain on Covid-19 Long-Haul, Dr. Galland video and transcript - Aug 1, 2021 07 Aug, 2021
COVID-19 doctors not allowed to use treatments that work - Dr McCullough Video and transcript May 2021 11 Jul, 2021
Problems with vaccine use during a pandemic - Dr. Bossche interview with transcript - April 22, 2021 28 May, 2021
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