WORRIED ABOUT SWINE FLU? TAKE YOUR VITAMINS
Those deficient in vitamin D might be more susceptible to the flu. You therefore should consider taking a vitamin D supplement but be careful; very large doses of vitamin D are toxic as are large doses taken over an extended period. According to Wikipedia:
Note: I am not qualified to give medical or nutrition advice so don't have a big cry at me if you take vitamin D and still get the flu or if you poison yourself by taking too much vitamin D.
"...the U.S. Dietary Reference Intake Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of vitamin D for children and adults was set at 50 micrograms/day (2,000 IU), but this is viewed as outdated and overly restrictive".So it looks like taking 2,000 IU daily over winter should be safe.
Note: I am not qualified to give medical or nutrition advice so don't have a big cry at me if you take vitamin D and still get the flu or if you poison yourself by taking too much vitamin D.
posted by Anonymous at 2:34 PM |
1 Comments:
it's probably the case that people who have weakened immune systems for all kinds of reasons - vitamin D deficiency being one - are more susceptible to the flu.
Therefore, having chronic illness; heavy drug and alcohol use; stress; being very young or very old... all put you at risk.
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