Why do we need vitamin D specially now?

• Vitamin D is known as immune modulator by alerting the dendritic cells and macrophages to detect the existence of a pathogen such ad bacteria and viruses which leads to destroying that foreign organism.
• Vitamin D lowers the speed of infection by decreasing the reproduction of viruses.

During a viral infection our body ’s innate immune system produces a physiological reaction to the virus that is causing a massive pro- inflammatory response called Cytokine storm. Vitamin D reduces that response and the attack to our own tissues such as lungs which is the most involved organ in viral and bacterial infection.

• Vitamin D is important for COVID patients and reduction of uncontrolled inflammation due to cytokine storm which is the primary cause of death in most patients.
• Vitamin D deficiency can cause increase of CRP( C-Reactive Protein) which is an inflammation marker. CRP elevation is also associated with cytokine storm during viral infection.
• Vitamin D becomes more important for elderly and some of us with darker skin tone. Sun exposure is more needed to elevate the level of vitamin D.
• Vitamin D influences about 3,000 genes in our body ! We have 30,000 genes in total.
• Vitamin D influences about 3,000 genes in our body! We have 30,000 genes in total.
• Scientists have found that in order to improve the immune function we need to raise our vitamin D level between 60-80 ng/ml to reduce the chance of viral infections.

The best route is first measure your vitamin D level either through a blood test order by your PCP or go to GrassrootsHealth’s which they offer at home vitamin D test kit.

You can also use their vitamin D calculator to calculate how much you need to increase your level to desired amount, you have to know your current level and find out the dosage needed to improve your level.

• Talk to your doctor about the vitamin D dosages for you if you have been diagnosed with kidney or hypercalcemia issues.
• Vitamin D concomitantly is needed to be be taken with vitamin K2 and Magnesium. Make sure your vitamin D included vitamin K2 for proper absorption.
• Since time immemorial and human evolution, our immunity always has occurred through encountering previous infections. Our immune system intelligence is designed inherently to fight when exposed to a pathogen. It is not designed to get vaccination.
• Remember 70% of immune cells reside in our digestive tract so healthy diet becomes crucial for immune system optimization.