Colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses abound this time of year – learn which nutrient deficiencies can hinder the immune response and how much of each might be needed to decrease susceptibility to illness...
Based on the findings of this study, 116,000 deaths due to COVID-19 could possibly have been avoided with vitamin D supplementation alone Key Points A new publication by Gibbons et al. showed a 20-28%...
The importance of vitamin D to help prevent and fight illnesses such as the respiratory infections that are becoming prevalent these winter months Key Points An analysis found that, compared to those with vitamin...
Video Friday: Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram presents the case for sunlight as a treatment for COVID-19 Key Points Many studies have shown a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, severity, and death with higher...
Vitamin D supplementation done correctly can lead to great health benefits, but when taken in very large “pulse” or “bolus” doses, it can lead to a paradoxical vitamin D deficiency and contradictory results Key...
AND, the Vitamin D & COVID-19 Research Review eBook is now available; share it along with Dr. Michael Holick’s call to action for vitamin D and COVID-19 Key Points The use of sunshine and...
Video Friday: This short clip reviews research on vitamin D for immune function, respiratory infections, COVID-19, and the potential for vitamin D toxicity This short, educational video features Dr. Roger Seheult and Dr. Rhonda...
Study finds natural sunlight may rapidly inactivate SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces and be used as an effective disinfectant Past research has shown that the survival of several viruses, including the influenza and SARS-CoV-1 virus, is...
Sunshine and UV exposure may help reduce the risk of infection, severity and death from viral infections by supporting immune function We have covered in detail how the immune system relies on vitamin D...
Video Friday: Mechanisms of Vitamin D Immune Regulation & Overview of Vitamin D and Respiratory Viruses (ex. SARS-CoV-2) It’s Video Friday! This video by JJ Medicine discusses and clearly illustrates roles of vitamin D...