Did you know that people who supplement with vitamin D have protective effects against acute respiratory infections?
"Our study reports an important new indication for vitamin D supplementation: the prevention of acute respiratory tract infections. We also show that people who are very vitamin D deficient and those who receive daily or weekly supplementation without additional bolus doses. have had particular benefits. Our findings add to the body of evidence supporting the introduction of public health measures such as fortifying foods to improve vitamin D status, particularly in settings where profound vitamin deficiency is common. D ".