Why You Need Vitamin D
11/23/20 • 44 min
"Winter is coming, we know what's coming with it."
In addition to the seasonal flu this winter, we are faced with another threat to our health that attempts to compromise our immune system. Fortunately, research has shown a multitude of ways we can strengthen our immunity and reduce the severity infections, bacteria, and viruses.
Evidence surrounding the role of Vitamin D in immune health continues to mount. Today, we can a look at what makes this vitamin so special, and why it's particularly important during the winter months. In anticipation of this, we can begin strengthening our body's natural defense system today, so when we face these threats, we are ready.
So prepare yourselves, because winter is coming...
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Resources:
- Vitamin D Metabolism Flowchart
- Vitamin D supplementation could possibly improve clinical outcomes of patients infected with Coronavirus-2019 (COVID- 2019)
- Vitamin D insufficiency is prevalent in severe COVID-19
- Patterns of COVID-19 Mortality and Vitamin D: An Indonesian Study
- Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency among US adults: prevalence, predictors and clinical implications
- Vitamin D Toxicity in Adults: A Case Series from an Area with Endemic Hypovitaminosis D
- Randomized trial of vitamin D supplementation to prevent seasonal influenza A in schoolchildren
- Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory tract infections: systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data
- The vitamin D–antimicrobial peptide pathway and its role in protection against infection
- Effect of calcifediol treatment and best available therapy versus best available therapy on intensive care unit admission and mortality among patients hospitalized for COVID-19: A pilot randomized clinical study
- Meal conditions affect the absorption of supplemental vitamin D3
- Dietary fat increases vitamin D-3 absorption
Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The products, information, services and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or h
"Winter is coming, we know what's coming with it."
In addition to the seasonal flu this winter, we are faced with another threat to our health that attempts to compromise our immune system. Fortunately, research has shown a multitude of ways we can strengthen our immunity and reduce the severity infections, bacteria, and viruses.
Evidence surrounding the role of Vitamin D in immune health continues to mount. Today, we can a look at what makes this vitamin so special, and why it's particularly important during the winter months. In anticipation of this, we can begin strengthening our body's natural defense system today, so when we face these threats, we are ready.
So prepare yourselves, because winter is coming...
Have any questions or comments about this episode? We'd love to hear from you in the "Comment" section!
Learn more on our website
Visit our Instagram
Resources:
- Vitamin D Metabolism Flowchart
- Vitamin D supplementation could possibly improve clinical outcomes of patients infected with Coronavirus-2019 (COVID- 2019)
- Vitamin D insufficiency is prevalent in severe COVID-19
- Patterns of COVID-19 Mortality and Vitamin D: An Indonesian Study
- Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency among US adults: prevalence, predictors and clinical implications
- Vitamin D Toxicity in Adults: A Case Series from an Area with Endemic Hypovitaminosis D
- Randomized trial of vitamin D supplementation to prevent seasonal influenza A in schoolchildren
- Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory tract infections: systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data
- The vitamin D–antimicrobial peptide pathway and its role in protection against infection
- Effect of calcifediol treatment and best available therapy versus best available therapy on intensive care unit admission and mortality among patients hospitalized for COVID-19: A pilot randomized clinical study
- Meal conditions affect the absorption of supplemental vitamin D3
- Dietary fat increases vitamin D-3 absorption
Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The products, information, services and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or h
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