Big study confirms Vitamin D deficiency leads to worse COVID-19

A new study from Spain supports the need for adequate Vitamin D levels to prevent severe COVID-19. Vitamin D is usually associated with preventing osteoporosis and increasing bone strength. However, newer studies show vitamin D’s critical role in fighting infections and improving heart muscle contractility and anti-thrombotic effects. More about the role of vitamin D…

Zinc for COVID-19

I have been taking zinc tablets since my days in the emergency room. In all 18 years, I never took a sick day off despite people accidentally coughing in my face when I checked their throats. It is particularly valuable during winter when other upper respiratory viruses are in season. Zinc is part of the…