Important for the immune system.

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COVID-19 US News

Missouri still remains near the bottom of US states vaccinating their residents. Meanwhile, vaccinations in the state seem to be given out in a rather erratic manner. Shelby County, in a remote area of northeast Missouri, has provided at least one dose of the vaccine to close to 21% of their residents.

However, as of today, only 1% of the population, in the county where we live, has received any COVID-19 vaccination. Only 0.2 % of this same county have had both of their shots and are now fully vaccinated. That statistic includes my husband who got his two shots in Kansas; not in Missouri.

Our county’s health department has no idea when they may get more vaccine. They’ve been saying this for weeks; not just because of the recent frigid weather that has brought Missouri vaccinations to almost a week long stand still.

"Doctors describe what their sickest coronavirus patients endure.'What it’s like to die from Covid-19 … ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’" Reading this article: https://www.vox.com/2021/2/20/22280817/covid-19-deaths-us-nursing-home-icu-ventilator makes it clear just how important getting vaccinated really is.

Although those over 65 years old are most at risk of severe complications and death, everyone else is ALSO playing a very dangerous game of roulette with this very unpredictable virus. Coronavirus kills young people, too. And then, there is also the phenomenon of “long haul” syndrome that does effect a lot of younger people. A 25 year old needing a double lung transplant following a bout with COVID also is not just a little cold.

We need to get everyone in America vaccinated!!!

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Many people are Vitamin D deficient—especially in the winter so moderate supplementation is probably a good idea. For all forms of vitamin D (sunlight, food, and supplements), the recommended dosage is 4,000 IUs for people nine years of age or older

10 PROVEN VITAMIN D3 BENEFITS
1) Strong Bones: Getting enough vitamin D is essential to calcium absorption in your bones and body.

2) The active form of Vitamin D (calcitriol) helps with skin repair and growth.

3) Getting enough vitamin D helps your body to lose fat while building muscle and strength.

4) Current research suggests that maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D also helps prevent the development of both types of diabetes.

5) Studies have found that getting enough vitamin D may potentially cut your chances in half of coming down with the flu.

6) More and more studies are finding that vitamin D may help improve your cardiovascular health. This vast body of research has found that getting enough vitamin D may protect your heart from inflammation, high blood pressure, and insulin sensitivity among many other potential heart health hazards.

7) More and more studies are finding a potential link between vitamin D deficiency and many autoimmune disorders.

8) Although there is not enough scientific research on the subject, many believe that low levels of vitamin D may be linked to depression. Serotonin, a mood altering hormone in the brain increases when you are exposed to bright light, particularly sunlight.

9) A 2013 Study in the Journal of Lipids found vitamin D deficiency was associated with dyslipidemia (2). Dyslipidemia is elevated blood levels of either Triglycerides, Cholesterol or both.

10) There are some studies suggesting that Vitamin D can help with weight loss. it may not be a silver bullet for weight loss—but it likely helps to reduce fat. It would seem likely that overweight and Vitamin D deficient people would benefit more.

My husband has never been one to add supplements to his diet. However, after COVID hit the USA, his doctor recommended he take this supplement. My doctor already had me taking Vitamin D for bone health. No supplement will prevent or cure coronavirus, but Vitamin D can help boost one’s immune system. During these trying times, we all need to do all we can to stay as healthy as possible.