Note: There is an error of communication in my talk at 5.37 mins but the slide shows the right information. What I want to convey is – once a week 60k IU for 3 months. Thanks
This video is not for any commercial reason, to promote any brand or any service. It is made out with good intention of serving and caring for humanity during this time of global health crisis.
One of the well explored effects of vitamin D is the regulation of the immune system. Vitamin D deficiency is now a global pandemic. Correction of any deficiency is an obligation and necessity for good health. It will not cause side effects since one is just normalizing a biological parameter. Its time to become D +ve….
Sun exposure along may not suffice as most of us are not ready for it in our urban lifestyle – the recommended healthy sun exposure is – 15 to 20 mins with 70% body exposed between 10 am to 2 pm. There are other reasons that limit vitamin D in the body – magnesium deficiency, pollution poor liver and kidney functions, VDR Polymorphisms…vegetarian diet.
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