Vitamin D is one of the most important micronutrients. It is important, because nearly every tissue and
cell in our body has a vitamin D receptor. Here are some key roles for Vitamin D
Important for good overall health
- It fights against disease
- Boosts immune system
- Reduces depression
It belongs to fat soluble vitamins group (A,D,E,K), which means it stores in your body longer than water soluble vitamins.
COVID-19 AND VITAMIN D
Studies indicate that you can reduce the severity of Covid-19 symptoms if you have adequate levels of vitamin D. it might reduce the impact of COVID-19 in populations where vitamin D deficiency is prevalent; after all there is nothing to lose from their implementation, and potentially a lot to gain.
“Lower circulating 25(OH)D concentrations have also been reported to associate with susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 severity. Vitamin D deficiency might arise as a consequence of pulmonary inflammation.” The Lancet journal *
CHECK YOUR STATUS
Check the status of your vitamin D levels through blood tests. 100 to 150 nmol/L is ideal.
TOXICITY
About Vitamin D toxicity: If you take 40,000 IU / 1000 μg per day for a couple of months or longer, or take a very large one time dose, 300,000 IU / 7500 μg you may get an overdose (hypercalcemia).
SUNSHINE
While sun products help to protect against skin cancer – they also block a majority of your body’s vitamin D product
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* https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(20)30268-0/fulltext
