Vitamin D

Forget C, D may be the vitamin for cold and flu protection: Study

By Stephen Daniells, 25-Feb-2009

Increased levels of vitamin D may protect against common respiratory infections such as cold and flu, according to new findings from the US.

Note: So many children have been ill this season, it's a wonder they bounce back as well as they do. We notice so many children are not in the habit of drinking milk, and milk contains vitamin D. So does sunshine, and there are lots of children who rarely go outside. Three cheers and a big glass of milk for this weather and going outside!

According to findings of a study with about 19,000 adults and adolescents, people with the lowest average levels of vitamin D were about 40 per cent more likely to have a recent respiratory infection, compared to those with higher vitamin D levels.

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