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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 196
Monday, October 5, 2020
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 196
https://www.pasadenanow.com/weekendr/basking-in-the-sun-prolonged-exposure-increases-chance-of-skin-cancer/
Non-burning sun exposure is vital to human health. Here are some of the sun’s healthful effects:
- Sun exposure kills the Covid-19 virus outside the body very quickly, and the vitamin D produced by the skin in response to sunlight dramatically reduces the risk of dying of Covid-19—as much as 90-plus percent!
Apply now for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit!
Monday, October 5, 2020
Today, the CRA opened the application process for the CRSB and CRCB. Applications for the CRB will open on October 12, 2020. continue reading
How Vitamin D Helps Fight COVID-19: Part 1
Friday, October 2, 2020
Vitamin D deficiency has now been shown to increase susceptibility to COVID-19 and increase the risk of COVID-19 severity, including ICU admission and death. Conversely, other published studies have also shown those with higher vitamin D levels (over 30 ng/ml or 75 nmol/L) have a reduced risk of severe symptoms and death due to COVID-19. continue reading
COVID-19: Scientists raise the vitamin D alarm
Friday, October 2, 2020
COVID-19: Scientists raise the vitamin D alarm
A group of researchers and doctors have formed an international alliance aiming to encourage governments to increase recommendations for vitamin D intake to 4,000 IU daily as they believe this would reduce COVID-19 hospitalisations.
… continue readingSince the Covid-19 epidemic started multiple studies have repeatedly shown a link to Vitamin D deficiency
Thursday, October 1, 2020
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock was told to 'get his facts straight' today after shooting down vitamin D as a potential coronavirus treatment despite a growing body of evidence from around the world suggesting it works. continue reading
