Preventing Corona Virus Episode 1: Role of Vitamin D
What can we do to boost our immune system to fight respiratory infections like Covid-19?
Inspired by: Med Cram:
Vitamin D, protects against respiratory infections
– people deficient in vitamin D, once receiving regular daily/weekly supplementation, cut respiratory infections (in 1/2) (
Vitamin D deficiency
worldwide and in Australia 3/10 people are deficient (
Vit D supplementation
– Sunlight (10-30min/day), pending intensity of sun and sensitivity of skin, midday (
– oily Fish (500IU), mushrooms (100g, 7IU), egg 100g, 218
– Supplements, 1000-4000 IU/day (pending needs, see doctor)I have a list of all references and further reading below. Not large one off doses
See your doctor to find out what dose is best for you.
Speaker: Marcus Matear, DDS (Dentist and health enthusiast)
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