Vitamin D serves as a major regulator of immune function. Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials show that daily or weekly vitamin D supplementation — but not large bolus doses — protects against acute respiratory tract infections. In the context of…
The body produces vitamin D in the skin after exposure to ultraviolet light — therefore, it is not technically a vitamin. Rather it is a fat-soluble steroid hormone, similar in structure to other hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen. Vitamin…
The convergence of factors that increase the risk for COVID-19 severity also increases the risk for vitamin D deficiency, as seen in the surprising degree of overlap between COVID-19 positivity and groups most affected by vitamin D deficiency. In a…
Mounting evidence suggests that vitamin D has a much broader role than initially thought — including regulating many genes and participating in the immune system. In the setting of COVID-19, vitamin D deficiency can lead to imbalances in the renin-angiotensin-system,…
Why some Covid-19 vaccines were developed faster than any vaccine ever. Subscribe and turn on notifications (🔔 ) so you don’t miss any videos: Researchers working on Covid-19 vaccines have smashed speed records, bringing new vaccines from development to distribution…
Ben discusses natural strategies to support your immune system, points out that many Health Care workers are refusing the vaccines and explains how mRNA vaccines work. Jonty looks at some of the numbers including the CDC’s November estimate that CODIV-19…
