It’s no longer a secret that higher Vitamin D levels decreases risks of developing respiratory tract infections however the underlying Vitamin D deficiency pandemic is unknown to many.
As the number of deaths from COVID19 increaaes in the Black community the Vitamin D deficiency Pandemic is uncovered.
Research has shown that vitamin D supplentation helps respiratory tract infections.
African Americans are deficient in the vitamin and will bear the brunt of Coronavirus fatalities.
Especially those living above 37th parallel e.g. ST Louis ,Chicago New York MUST supplement in winter. Doctors recommend 5,000-10,000 units daily for melanin dominant individuals.
Vitamin D is associated with the dispropoinate number of Black people with
Obesity
Autism
Asthma
Hypertension
Diabetes
Heart Disease
MS
African-Americans have a population mean serum 25(OH)D level of 16 ng/mL, whereas white Americans have a level of 26 ng/mL. Africans on the continent is 40 ng/mL. Basically based on genetic factors it’s no wonder why African Americans are dying at a higher rate. You cannot get enough from dairy or food.
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