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In patients with COVID-19, the pro-inflammatory phase of the Th1 cells seems not switched off, possibly because the patients didn’t have enough vitamin D in their system or because something about the cell’s response to vitamin D was abnormal. In that case, the researchers posit, adding vitamin D to existing treatments in the form of a prescribed highly concentrated intravenous metabolite may further help people recovery from COVID infections, though they have not tested this theory. continue reading

For November, Vitamin D Awareness Month, we are focusing on educating people to the many benefits of sun and UV exposure. This is why we have named it UV→D NOW. Because getting UV exposure is important for vitamin D, nitric oxide and so many other photoproducts for your health. continue reading

This grant program will reimburse employers who are seeking to invest in retraining their existing, re-hired or newly hired staff. continue reading

Eligible organizations participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) can now apply for a $2,000 grant to help offset some of the implementation costs. continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 247   https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-06-sunglasses-children.html Great article. Remember that lack of sunlight is an important cause of myopia. I would like to add to your ideas on sunlight with this piece of research. The prevalence of myopia among Chinese children living in Singapore was 29.1%, whereas Chinese children living in Sydney, Australia, had a prevalence rate of only 3.3%.… continue reading