VITAMIN D ~ ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH AND it's effect on COVID 19 ?
Hi everyone
I hope you're all healthy and staying sane in this new Covid dominated world!
I wanted to remind you all to think about your Vitamin D levels as winter approaches. I've come across people that have contracted Covid and have been diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency, hence this reminder.
Now more than ever we want to ensure that our immune systems have every advantage we can give them.
Did you know . . . . .
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with more severe cases in patients with Covid 19 so possibly a link?
Vitamin D is a key immune supporting nutrient
Have a look at this study if you'd like to read more
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(20)30183-2/fulltext
It's an easy nutrient to obtain, although from October to March we're unable to make enough Vitamin D from exposing our skin to the sun.
Taking it in supplement form is an easy way to increase your levels.
How much should you take?
600 - 800 ius (international units) daily
or
15-20 mcg daily
You want to achieve blood levels of
50-125 nmol/L
or
20-50 ng/ml
You can also get it from some foods but it's hard to obtain adequate amounts.
Good sources include
Wild alaskan salmon ~ 100g = 900 ius
Farmed salmon ~ 100g = 500 ius
Eggs, mushrooms, canned sardines, contain Vitamin D but in much smaller amounts.
This week I came across a new study that found individuals that spend time outside exercising were more likely to have good levels of Vitamin D, independent of their sun exposure. It seems there is a mechanism whereby exercising increases our uptake of this nutrient.
If you think you're deficient you may wish to get a test.
The finger prick blood collected ones are an inexpensive and easily accessible option.
http://https://medichecks.com/products/vitamin-d-25-oh-blood-test
Need a supplement ~ two of my go tos
BioCare Nutrisorb Biomulsion D ~ provides 1000 ius per drop and tastes good
https://naturaldispensary.co.uk/products/Nutrisorb_BioMulsion_D_10ml-6305-0.html
Nutri Advanced Vitamin D drop - provides 1000 ius per drop
http://https://naturaldispensary.co.uk/products/Vitamin_D3_Drops_1000_30ml-5940-136.html
Order from The Natural Dispensary ~ you'll receive a 10% discount by adding the code
RYDER10
If you have good levels you could just take it every other day.
REMEMBER TOO MUCH IS NOT A GOOD THING....
Don't over do it ~ blood levels over 150 ng/ml can be toxic! And from March to October it's best to obtain your Vitamin D from the sun.
Hope that's helpful. Why the picture of the cows? They're in the sun and made me smile!
References
Vitamin D health fact sheet for Health professionals
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-Consumer/
Association between physical activity and vitamin D: A narrative literature review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28876433/
