Boundless Life This Doctor Has A "Stealth Strategy To Stop COVID Cold": A Breaking Interview With A Controversial Alternative Health Figure On Vitamin D, COVID-19, Sunshine, Vitamin K2, Magnesium & Much More!.
Nov 26, 2020
In this discussion, Dr. Joe Mercola, a prominent figure in alternative health and host of a popular health website, dives deep into the crucial role of Vitamin D in combating COVID-19. He explains how Vitamin D functions as a steroid hormone vital for immune support and highlights its growing deficiency in the population. The conversation touches on the risks of COVID-19 connected to Vitamin D levels, and Dr. Mercola shares intriguing insights on supplementation, including balancing Vitamin K2 and magnesium for optimal health.
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Vitamin D as a Hormone
- Vitamin D is more like a steroid hormone than a vitamin.
- It's metabolized from cholesterol by UVB radiation and acts as a precursor to its active form.
Alternative Vitamin D Sources
- If avoiding supplements, consider UVB tanning beds or lamps for vitamin D.
- Be mindful of potential EMF exposure from some UVB sources.
Vitamin D Deficiency Prevalence
- 87% of US adults and 95% of kids are vitamin D deficient (below 30 ng/ml).
- This deficiency is even higher in subpopulations like African Americans.