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Ireland, vitamin D report

Report on addressing Vitamin D deficiency as a public health measure in Ireland. Vitamin D levels and deficiency with different occupations: a systematic review. Sowah et al. BMC Public Health (2017) 17:519 doi:10.1186/s12889-017-4436-z Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated With an…

Vaccination in immune compromise

Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for people with weakened immune systems? Professor Ellie Barnes, Oxford University Causes of immunosuppression Auto-immune conditions (e.g. lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease) Genetic conditions Chronic diseases, liver, kidney disease, cancer Post…

Vitamins D and K2

Latest on Vitamin D Basically, consider 400 units (10 mcg) per day But, NHS mid Essex Routine screening of vitamin D levels and prescribing of Vitamin D is not advisable. Both clinical symptoms and risk factors must be present before…