How is Vitamin D made?
In the presence of UVB rays from the sun, a precursor, pre-vitamin D is made in the epidermis from a derivative of cholesterol in the skin. This is then made into D3 in the lower layers of the skin. (cholecalciferol) The liver converts this to calcidiol (25-hydroxy vitamin D), and another conversion to calcitriol 1,25 […]
What serum level of Vitamin D should I aim for?
Looking back to the early 20th century, it became known that vitamin D deficiency, brought about by lack of sunlight, caused rickets in young children. Rickets manifests as weaker bones, malformations and stunted growth, and is very painful. Supplementing with cod liver oil, high in Vitamin D, was therapeutic in correcting this condition. Surprisingly rickets […]
COVID-19 Recommendations: Part 2
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COVID-19 Recommendations: Part 1
Naturally rejuvenating your Immune System to combat COVID-19
The biggest thing on everyone’s minds in Ireland and around the world right now is Covid-19. The Coronavirus crisis has killed hundreds of thousands, incapacitated millions and affected the livelihoods of billions of people. On March 11 th 2020, the World Health Organisation, declared the worldwide spread of Covid-19, the viral disease caused by the […]
