VITAMIN D IS TO HUMANS WHAT SUNLIGHT IS TO PLANTS

 

      

The deficiency of Vitamin D3 increases the chances of catching respiratory infections. Normal Vit D3 ‎level in humans is more than 20 nmol and less than 100 nmol, while in our population the ‎average Vit D3 level is 8 for males and 6 for females.

DOSAGE

The research has also proved that giving bolus doses (big ‎doses of 100,000 or 200,000 iu in a month) is not very helpful. It is therefore advised that ‎daily or weekly doses should be taken to increase your immunity against novel corona or ‎other viruses and bacteria. 1000 iu or 40 mcg of Vit D3 daily is recommended for adults. It ‎can be enhanced up to 5000 iu without any harm.

 

NATURAL VITAMIN D

You can take Vit. D from food but an egg’s yolk contains only 37 iu. Fish, Cod Liver Oil, pure ‎dairy products, and mushrooms also contain Vit D3. However, if you sit in the morning sun, without sunscreen, for 15-20 minutes with legs and arms exposed, you may get up to 3000 iu of Vit D3. ‎

 

HOW TO TAKE

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that should be taken with food or with some yogurt, full cream milk, or a piece of cheese. ‎

Take Vit. D and Vit. C to help your body’s immunity fight Coronavirus. It will reduce the ‎chances of catching the disease and even if you get infected, the severity of the ‎disease will be far less than those who have weak immunity.‎

 

VITAMIN D3 DEFICIENCY

The following are the adverse effects of vitamin D deficiency:

1.     Osteoporosis ( weakening of bones)

2.     Inflammation in the arteries (causing heart problems)

3.     Early-onset Type 2 diabetes

4.     Enlargement of the prostate gland

5.     Impaired night vision

6.     Weak memory

7.     Decreased immunity against diseases