11/13/2020
Research shows people with low Vitamin D serum levels, have more severe symptoms and complications to COVID. Start dosing your family with Vitamin D. Many practitioners will say serum levels of 30nmol/L are desirable. I suggest 80nmols/L or more for optimal immune health. If you are concerned about your vitamin D levels, have your levels tested. We can order bloodwork in our office, or you can request a prescription from your Doctor. Living in the Midwest, we do not absorb enough sunshine to produce adequate Vitamin D levels. So always a good idea to supplement Vitamin D. Another supplement you can take right now for excellent viral immunity is Zinc. It is recommended 20 mg/ day for adults. Always remember children need lower doses.
14-18years: 10 mg/day
9-13 years: 8 mg/day
7 months to 3 years: 3 mg/day
Combining appropriate Vitamin D and Zinc supplementation can help boost the immune sustem to prevent acquiring COVID, or if acquired, reducing symptom severity. These supplements have also shown to help protect against the flu. Research shows Vitamin D is just as effective as getting the flu shot. For more information call us at 847-392-7901.
