VITAMIN D FOR THE FLU

Dr. Mercola states, “Scientific review confirms vitamin D optimization boosts immunity and cuts rates of cold and flu. Among people with vitamin D blood levels below 10 ng/mL, taking a supplement cut risk of respiratory infection by 50 percent.”

Dr. Cannell, who is a leader in the field of vitamin D research and education, points out that the CDC unwittingly supports the theory that your vitamin D levels likely play an equally important role in the  flu. Part of the explanation is that vitamin D creates over 200 antimicrobial peptides in your body that serve as natural broad-spectrum antibiotics, so when your vitamin D levels fall, you also reduce your natural capacity to ward off colds, influenza and other respiratory infections.
During flu seasons, vitamin D levels in your blood are typically at their lowest point due to lack of exposure to sunshine.

During the period of time when you are trying to avoid contracting the flu or trying to get over it, it is advantageous to increase your vitamin D3 intake, especially when the sun is not shining. Vitamin D3 can be made by your body by spending time in the sun, which is really hard to do in a Utah winter.  I have several choices of vitamin D3 on the shelf at The Centered Stone. It is best if one of the chiropractors there can help you to determine the dosage by your body weight (especially for children).

Weather permitting, spend your days outside in the sun and fresh air. The fresh air acts as a natural disinfectant, and the sun provides a natural source of vitamin D. Here’s an article regarding this important idea.

Dr. “Rocky” Stone

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