Study finds natural sunlight may rapidly inactivate SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces and be used as an effective disinfectant Past research has shown that the survival of several viruses, including the influenza and SARS-CoV-1 virus, is...
Sunshine and UV exposure may help reduce the risk of infection, severity and death from viral infections by supporting immune function We have covered in detail how the immune system relies on vitamin D...
Researchers find possible connection between vitamin D levels and the prevalence and severity of MIS-C Many studies have been published showing an association between low vitamin D levels and increased risk and severity of...
Video Friday: GrassrootsHealth panel scientist Dr. Adrian Gombart to present on “Why a Healthy Immune System Needs Vitamin D” It’s Video Friday! Today we are sharing an upcoming webinar opportunity with you titled Why...
First RCT of omega-3 supplementation for critically ill COVID-19 patients shows significant increase in one-month survival rates among those receiving omega-3s compared to control Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to be important regulators...
What is Vitamin D Good For? (Part 9: Immune Health) – Vitamin D is needed by virtually every cell in the body, and is essential for hundreds of processes each and every day The...
Meta-analysis of 43 studies supports therapeutic and prognostic role of vitamin D for COVID-19 infections An extensive amount of research has now been published on the relationship between vitamin D and immune health, from...
A recent review describes the bi-directional links between diabetes and COVID-19, and the role vitamin D may play Increased COVID-19 disease severity has been linked to several independent risk factors, including vitamin D deficiency,...
Video Friday: Healthy Society Series: The Health Benefits of Vitamin D and Solar UVB, presented by Carole Baggerly, Joan Lappe, Carol Wagner, and William Grant It’s Video Friday! This is a video recording (includes...
Video Friday: Mechanisms of Vitamin D Immune Regulation & Overview of Vitamin D and Respiratory Viruses (ex. SARS-CoV-2) It’s Video Friday! This video by JJ Medicine discusses and clearly illustrates roles of vitamin D...