Friday, March 6, 2020

Vitamin D

This post has nothing to do with music. I usually don't do this sort of thing, but everyone is concerned about the coronavirus these days, and I found a good health tip that I haven't seen anywhere else, so I thought I could help spread the word.

I just watched this video by a good doctor who is making daily videos about the coronavirus. He's a totally legit doctor who backs up everything he says with hard scientific evidence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmqgGwT6bw0

He makes the argument that daily supplements of Vitamin D cuts the chance of getting an acute respiratory infection in half. So while it's too soon to know if it helps with the coronavirus, it's likely it does, since that's what the coronavirus is. Taking a huge dose when you're sick doesn't help, and may even hurt. But taking a small amount every day is good prevention.

Anyway, I hope that's a helpful tip for some people, but now let's get back to the music.

7 comments:

  1. Hi Paul, does anybody know a solution for zippyshare - some months it worked well via proxy/VPN, but now for weeks it always says "unable to read config" and I cannot find any help for this problem. thanks for your great work
    yours
    walter

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  2. Ok, I'll admit it. I came here to stomp my feet and be upset about spreading false info, but once again I tip my hat to your wisdom and generosity. Now, to get some shoes on and find a store with some vital minerals (vitamins!)

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  3. Thank you for the vitamin d hint. We`ll eat salmon and herring!

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  4. Here's a recent article that's relevant, from the Washington Post. If you read the headline, it sounds like you can't take any supplements to boost your immune system:

    "No, you probably can’t ‘boost’ your immune system to prevent coronavirus. Here’s why."

    But if you read the actual text, it's the exact opposite of the headline when it comes to vitamin D! Strange.

    "It is also vital to get enough vitamin D, because vitamin D deficiency is linked to an increased susceptibility to infection. Since it is found in a limited number of foods, such as fortified milk and fatty fish, supplements are often recommended (the dose you need depends on age, gender and how much you get from food)."

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/immune-boost-coronavirus/2020/03/05/e111554a-5e73-11ea-b014-4fafa866bb81_story.html

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    1. And here's a more straightforward article:

      Vitamin D: Deficiency May Increase Coronavirus Infection Risk

      https://www.ibtimes.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-may-increase-coronavirus-infection-risk-2934596

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