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Should we Aim for ‘Natural’ Vitamin D Levels?

Thursday, January 21, 2021
Based on evidence that humans originated in East Africa, Martine Luxwolda and Remko Kuipers, two Dutch researchers, assessed the vitamin D levels among 60 traditionally living Africans to determine the optimal vitamin D status from an evolutionary perspective. They found that the average vitamin D level from members of two ethnic groups was 46 ng/ml (115 nmol/L) and that 72% had levels of 40 ng/ml or higher. continue reading

Covid-19 and Vitamin D : Miracle in Andalucía

Tuesday, January 19, 2021
During December a miracle occurred in Andalucía. The number of deaths per day dropped dramatically, against the experience of nature. continue reading

N.B. to move three more zones into red-alert level

Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province's chief medical officer of health, says Zones 1, 2, and 3 – Moncton, Saint John, and Fredericton -- will move to the red phase as of midnight on Tuesday.  Zone 4 will also remain in the red phase, meaning more than half of the province will be in the highest level of pandemic restrictions. continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 209

Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 209   https://www.minotdailynews.com/life/living/2020/10/why-is-vitamin-d-making-the-news/ The natural way to obtain vitamin D is through sunlight. The only source of vitamin D that can produce more is a sunbed (tanning bed). Though the press maligns sunbeds, they have many healthful attributes.… continue reading

Link between sunscreen ingredient, diet, and cancer risk investigated

Monday, January 18, 2021
BP-3 was detected in 96% of the population of the United States between 2003 and 2012. A recent study found that a single heavy application of sunscreen could exceed the point at which BP-3 becomes of toxicological concern. continue reading

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