Govt Punts on Vit D | Wise to Choose Organic
From eNewsletter 7/12/2021
DID YOU KNOW that the US Preventive Services Task Force recently concluded there was "not enough evidence of benefit" for Americans to get their vitamin D levels tested? This is a devastating recommendation because it means insurance companies, who choose to cover testing based upon the USPSTF recommendations, won't have to routinely reimburse for vitamin D testing. This will especially affect lower income groups, who are often the most vitamin D deficient. We've posted hundreds of examples of the importance of vitamin D level and supplementing if deficient. Here are just two examples published last week. In the July issue of Nutrients, researchers discovered a 5000 IU daily oral vitamin D3 supplement for just 2 weeks reduces the time to recovery for cough and taste/smell sensory loss among patients with sub-optimal vitamin D status and mild to moderate COVID-19 infection. The authors recommend the use of 5000 IU vitamin D3 as an adjuvant therapy for COVID-19 patients. In the July issue of Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, researchers found that low vitamin D level in pregnant women is an important risk factor for decreased lung function in early childhood, which can lead to higher risk of asthma and respiratory infections.
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Did You Know Supps: Lutein More for Just the Eyes
Menu Savvy: MSG Flavor Enhancer Use on the Rise
Brand Buzz: Almond Yogurt | Cauliflower Crust