Scientists have been lately spending their time and money investigating the relationship between Vitamin D and COVID-19 deficiency. They are looking into whether or not a Vitamin D deficiency has an impact on being infected with coronavirus in the first place, and/or the severity of the symptoms in COVID-19 infected patients. A recent study found that 80% of COVID-19 patients at a hospital in Spain also had a Vitamin D deficiency (1) and researchers at the University of Chicago claim that a Vitamin D deficiency may raise the risk of getting COVID-19 (2). The jury is still out on the exact relationship between Vitamin D deficiency and COVID, but there is ample scientific…
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5 Daily Habits to Build a Strong Immune System
Now more than ever, a healthy and strong immune system is important in order to fight off diseases and keep our minds and bodies in tip-top shape. Building a strong immune system is something that most people have control over. Nutrition plays a big role in how well the immune system functions but there are other things you can do to ensure that this important line of defence is working optimally. Below I’ve provided a list of 5 daily habits to incorporate in order to boost your immune system and give it a boost when it needs it the most (i.e. after travelling or during the flu season). 1. Take…