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www.AbbysHealthFood.com - Issue 42 | Page 31 FAR more effective than influenza vaccination, which requires 71 individuals to be vaccinated in order to prevent a single case of influenza. According to this international research team, vitamin D supplementation could prevent more than 3.25 million cases of cold and flu each year in the U.K. alone. In my view, optimizing your vitamin D levels is one of the absolute best strategies available to prevent respiratory illness of all kinds. Sun Exposure Recommended Umhau also points out that: "Critical care research also documents the important effect of vitamin D on survival in ICU patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. There are several mechanisms by which vitamin D activity is critical for immune defense: vitamin D acts to maintain tight junctions, promote the effect of antimicrobial peptides (i.e., cathelicidin and defensins), and moderate the inflammatory response. Aggressively identifying and treating people with vitamin D deficiency is one potential strategy to reduce the risk of COVID-19. As outlined in the BMJ review, regularly taking oral vitamin D3 mitigates infection, although the optimal oral dose is debatable. Bolus doses do not appear to provide benefit against infection, possibly through a dysregulation of vitamin D metabolism. There may be a simple yet effective alternative. Since exposing the whole body to bright sunlight can provide long-lasting and rapid correction of deficiency, this may provide a critical boost to host immune defenses. Lacking definitive research, any risk of exposing the body to sunshine while sheltering in place is clearly outweighed by the risk of COVID-19." Vitamins C and D Recommendations Based on the available scientific evidence, there's no reason to ignore vitamins C and D for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. Remember to test your vitamin D level. Do it at home and stay away from hospitals unless you're already having symptoms of worsening respiratory infection, such as difficulty breathing. The level you're aiming for is 60 ng/mL. Vitamin C is also a crucial aid, both for the prevention and treatment of viral illnesses. You can find pertinent reports and research about vitamin C against COVID-19 on the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service website. I recommend using liposomal vitamin C, as it allows you to take far higher dosages than regular vitamin C (as regular vitamin C is limited by your bowel tolerance). Dr. Robert Rowen, whom I recently interviewed about the use of vitamin C and ozone therapy for COVID-19, suggests taking upward of 6 grams (6,000 mg) per hour for acute illness, to simulate intravenous administration levels. Prophylactically, it is not recommended to take such high doses. Vitamin C is very well-known to directly beef up the immune system through the white blood cells. Vitamin D levels is one of the absolute best strategies available to prevent respiratory illnesses. Email to WIN a $25 GIFT CARD Winner will be announced in the next edi on of Abby's Mag EMAIL US at: AbbysMag@gmail.com and let us know: 1. What article/story you liked best in this edition 2. What is your favorite Vitamin/Supplement Co.? FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $25 GIFT CARd!