16 User Reviews
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It may be worth it to add this to your regime of preventatives if you haven't already. I take 250 mcg or 10,000 Iu's a day. I buy them for 5.99 at our Grocery outlet and the brand is Nature' Bounty.
Just be careful as Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin and can store up and become toxic if you have too much. If you take it with K2 and magnesium you can take in much lower doses and it gets your levels up much more efficiently. Really you should check your bloods regularly until you work out what dosage works for you and maybe give your self a break over summer months and soak up some natural Vitamin D.
(PacNW)
07/28/2021
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Want to agree with Catriona from Dublin about too much Vitamin D being not good. After contracting long-haul Covid, it was only with taking extra Vitamin D and Zinc that finally brought an end to 4 months inflammation in my chest wall and joints. So I kept taking both for the next year as I wanted to ensure I wouldn't go through that again. But about 3 months ago, I began having cloudy urine that became over time stronger smelling and eventually became Intermittent Cystitis.
With no infection present, I realized it may be time to reevaluate my nutritional supplements. After I eliminated the extra Vitamin D from my daily regimen, my bladder immediately began to calm down. 6 weeks later, I now have only occasional issues whenever my daily vitamin D intake rises above the norm. I maxed out on D-- if I hadn't cut it back, I could have done lasting damage to my urinary tract. I've since read that long term vitamin D excess has been linked to kidney problems. Definitely don't want that!
(TN)
07/28/2021
If you are posting to help other people, stating your mass and the amount of D3 along with your 25 hydroxy levels would help more than general statements.
The cause of Kidney damage directly is not D3 as Healthy kidneys are rich with vitamin D receptors and play a major role in turning vitamin D into its active form.
The problem with taking high levels of D3 is that it causes hypercalcemia. This can be avoided by increasing levels of K2 (menaquinone -7) which takes calcium out of the blood and soft tissues placing it where it needs to be, bones, etc.
(Nebraska)
07/29/2021
How much Vitamin D were you taking? I upped my dosage due to Covid. I experienced frequent UTI's. Perhaps that was the reason.
YellowBird,
Could you share your vitamin D dose as well as your zinc dose and your weight to give us an idea of how much you were taking that caused the IC? Thank you!
Art
(Ephrata, PA)
11/10/2023
When taking vitamin D it's important to take K2 with it. When taken alone vitamin d can increase calcium levels in the body. K2 helps the vitamin D be absorbed properly.
Vitamin D
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"The study, published on the pre-print medRxiv* server, highlights the role of vitamin D supplementation in reducing the risk of severe illness and death due to COVID-19."
If the link to medrxiv link in the quote doesn't work, it is https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.04.21249219v1
Vitamin D was already being tested against upper respiratory infections in general which made it a perfect candidate for exploration into handling Covid.
Vitamin D
★★★★★
I stumbled across this information watching an episode of MedCram on youtube. This edition is titled, "Coronavirus Pandemic Update 97: Vitamin D & COVID-19 Immunity, The Endothelium, & Deficiencies."
On another note, many sincere thanks to EC contributors Bill Thompson and Art for their covid-19 protocols. Peace and blessings upon you all-especially Ted.
Vitamin D
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(USA)
05/23/2020
Look up ingredients in D CON.
(USA)
05/17/2020
Hi Cynthia, We're not sure! Possibly the title of the video, which was very similar to the title of this page, was too much for them? We reposted the video on Facebook Videos (with different title) and Vimeo. Here are the new links: https://www.facebook.com/earthclinicllc/videos/787186461687825/ https://vimeo.com/419568113
Vitamin D
This is the url to the now removed video: https://youtu.be/N4RtoZustks
And here's the email they sent this morning:
Hi Earth Clinic, As you may know, our Community Guidelines describe which content we allow – and don't allow – on YouTube. Your video Vitamin D Dosage That May Suppress Cytokine Storm in COVID-19 Patients - Earth Clinic was flagged to us for review. Upon review, we've determined that it violates our guidelines and we've removed it from YouTube. We know that this might be disappointing, but it's important to us that YouTube is a safe place for all. If content breaks our rules, we remove it. If you think we've made a mistake, you can appeal and we'll take another look. Keep reading for more details. Video content restrictions YouTube doesn't allow content that encourages or promotes violent or dangerous acts that have an inherent risk of serious physical harm or death. We also don't allow content that appears to be posted in a shocking, sensational, or disrespectful manner. The only depictions of such activities that we may allow need to be educational or documentary in nature and shouldn't be designed to help or encourage others to imitate them. When uploading a video, make sure to post as much information as possible in the title and description to help us and your viewers understand the primary purpose of the video. Learn more here. Impact on your account This removal has not resulted in a Community Guidelines strike or penalty on your account. However, we still encourage you to review all of your content to make sure it's in line with our Community Guidelines. Additional violations could result in strikes against your account, or even lead to account termination. How you can respond If you believe this was a mistake, we'd like to hear from you. To appeal this removal, please submit this form. Our team will thoroughly review your appeal and will contact you again soon. Sincerely, - The YouTube Team
(Canada)
05/22/2020
Censorship on Y/T is big at the moment and will be for the foreseeable future. Did you know Dr. Mercola's video on nebulizing with hydrogen peroxide was also removed by YouTube? Here's an experiment for everyone... Try searching on YouTube for Hydrogen Peroxide Inhalation or Nebulizing Hydrogen Peroxide. What you will see in search results are videos that either talk about the dangers of it or videos with very few views. They aren't removing all videos, but they are QUIETLY burying videos of value way down on the search results, making good information impossible to find. Search engines are doing the same. They were doing it before COVID-19 make no mistake.
Deirdre, Many of the youtube channels I subscribe to report that many of their videos are being pulled by youtube and are switching to other sites while maintaining their youtube channel. Many report it is usually due to the use of specific words or terms such as cytokine storm, coronavirus or Covid-19. Even Dr. Seheult, who is very clear in explaining the science as he talks through his video series, had all of his videos removed because they had the word hydroxychloroquine used in them. It didn't happen right away, but as soon as he described how dismal the results are with HCQ in different trials, those videos were pulled by youtube. I know one person who discusses Covid-19 related issues was told she could no longer use the term Covid-19 or Coronavirus so she had to make up an alternate name that her viewers would understand what she was talking about. Youtube seems to be big on censorship these days causing people to switch to other options to do their podcasts and videos on. Art
Deirdre, Many of the youtube channels I subscribe to report that many of their videos are being pulled by youtube and are switching to other sites while maintaining their youtube channel. Many report it is usually due to the use of specific words or terms such as cytokine storm, coronavirus or Covid-19. Even Dr. Seheult, who is very clear in explaining the science as he talks through his video series, had all of his videos removed because they had the word hydroxychloroquine used in them. It didn't happen right away, but as soon as he described how dismal the results are with HCQ in different trials, those videos were pulled by youtube. I know one person who discusses Covid-19 related issues was told she could no longer use the term Covid-19 or Coronavirus so she had to make up an alternate name that her viewers would understand what she was talking about. Youtube seems to be big on censorship these days causing people to switch to other options to do their podcasts and videos on. Art
Vitamin D
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(Wisconsin)
11/18/2021
I have been taking 5000 vitamin D3,1000 vitamin C, 30 zinc and elderberry chew every day for over a month. Today I found out I have covid. :(
Upping my vitamin C to 3000 a day and start taking a teaspoon of black seed oil a day to see if it helps.
Good news is I only have a slight cough and a bad headache. A do have a little discomfort in my upper chest. Hoping I do not get any other symptoms.
(CA)
11/18/2021
(Thousand Islands)
11/19/2021
To Karie,,, see Art's post about "Xlear" nasal spray. And so much more on earth clinic! I drink CS everyday. Been taking care of my 98 yr. old. father who is recovering now from covid. Don't let it take hold of you! I have the ivermectin horse paste on hand in case I need it. I also take BHT twice a day because of my exposure to my dad. I developed a severe dry cough and am nebulizing saline/lugol's iodine/food grade h202 everyday. I also take many supplements.
Vitamin D
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Meg, One drawback to higher dose vitamin-D is that higher dose vitamin D lowers your melatonin level which also declines with age, with spring/summer and with infection with Covid-19. Melatonin is already greatly reduced in seniors and with the further reduction caused by Covid-19 and spring/summer, it is abysmally low. Since it appears that melatonin may also potentially reduce the chance for a cytokine storm and pneumonia, this helped Dr. Neel to decide to try high dose melatonin (HDM) on his Covid-19 patients to very good effect! Fortunately, HDM can make up for higher vitamin D status, spring/summer melatonin deficit, melatonin decline to both age and Covid-19 infection. It seems that Dr. Neel has found the best of both worlds! Art
(CT, USA)
05/14/2020
Meg, It all begins with knowing what your current blood levels are and supplementing accordingly and then 3 months later testing again.
Vitamin D
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(North Carolina)
05/09/2020
I've read that over 70% of the US population is deficient or insufficient in vitamin D. Those most affected are people with dark skin, elders, prisoners, and those with little sun exposure (like prisoners). Research indicates these populations will be more vulnerable to the virus and have worse outcomes.
(U.S.)
04/27/2020
When my mother was growing up, her mother gave them cod liver oil everyday. Mother knows best.
Vitamin D
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(Bc)
06/22/2020
★★★★★
For those who still need an incentive to take Vitamin D for Covid-19, here is an interesting article from the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service – “How we can fix this pandemic in a month” .. .
I'm increasing my Vitamin D (via supplements) as well as taking complementary K2 and magnesium.
And in today's newsletter, Dr. Mercola mentioned just how important it is to get your Vitamin D levels up this summer (“The Most Important Paper Dr. Mercola Has Ever Written”).
Don't wait for your doctor's approval or double-blind tests. Take control of your health – especially with all of the predictions (well, threats really) of the double whammy of flu and a second wave of Covid-19 this autumn.
Hmmm, what did we talk about before the coronavirus? I can't remember any more.
Vitamin D
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(U.S.)
04/27/2020
I, too, have heard doctors discuss using tonic water w/ quinine, but as a preventive, they stated only 3 - 4 ounces per day were needed. Adding 1/2 cup of unsweetened citrus juice will give you the daily requirement of vitamin C, which is also helpful in fighting the virus. Drinking it while standing in the sun to get your vitamin D will further strengthen the body. However, this virus is primarily hard on the elderly and those with underlying health problems. If the younger and healthier expose themselves to the virus, most will recover in about a week or two. That will allow herd immunity across the nation, which will be much more of a protection to the vulnerable.
(UK)
04/16/2020
Do online search for a review of the best tonic waters. I personally recommend FEVER TREE brand. Bye. Angus's
Vitamin D
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(United States)
04/03/2020
I would disagree about buying K2 together with D3. Researched it deeply. Buy it separate because the K2 7 they use in combo with D3 is usually not the right kind or synthetic. K2 7 is very complicated to explain but many of the ones on the market are total crap to take. If it's too inexpensive than don't buy it because it's not the right kind to take. Pretty much any D3 is fine to use but that is not true of K2 7.
