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COVID 19 AND VITAMIN DEFICIENCY WHAT IS THE VERDICT?
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Frunutta cares about our customers in the same way we would our own family. As we move forward in these uncertain times, we at Frunutta remain committed to trying to bring you up to date news in how to protect yourself and your family against COVID 19. As you know there is a lot of information out there regarding anti-Malarial drug Plaquenil better known as Hydroxychloroquine.
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What role does vitamin D play in immune function?
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National Institute of Health (NIH) states that Vitamin D is considered a fat-soluble prohormone which is involved in many aspects of our wellbeing and regulatory functions just like a hormone. Everyone is aware that calcium absorption and bone health are major part of vitamin D benefits. However, most people may not know that Vitamin D is also involved in control of inflammation and immune response. Research has shown that vitamin D can interact with immune cells, affect genes that regulate inflammation, and alter the response of the immune system. -
Is Calcium Supplement Necessary?
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Calcium requirements vary by gender and age. We at Frunutta practice a “food first” philosophy and believe vitamins and supplements should augment a healthy diet. Depending on your gender, age, and how much calcium you consume in your typical diet, you may or may not need to take additional calcium. The amount of calcium you need may be vastly different than that of someone else. Commonly accepted recommendation of daily calcium intake: -
What causes dementia?
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common type of neurodegenerative disease leading to dementia in the elderly. Increasing evidence indicates that folate plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of AD.
The researchers found that those people who got the most folic acid, or folate, from foods and supplements were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s. *
We at Frunutta provide our customers with one of the best cleanest and purest vitamin and supplements so our customers can have a healthy choice. Our under the tongue Micro Quick Absorb tablets will absorb quickly and easily under the tongue
We at Frunutta strive to make your hectic life a little easier and healthier!
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VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN KIDS AND TEENS
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Vitamin D receptor (VDR) is present in most tissues and cells in the body. Vitamin D3 has a range of biological actions, such as inhibition of cellular proliferation, inducing terminal differentiation, inhibiting angiogenesis, stimulating insulin production, inhibiting renin production, and stimulating macrophage cathelicidin production. Vitamin D3 may be responsible for regulating up to 200 genes if not more that may facilitate many of the pleiotropic health benefits that have been reported for vitamin D3. -
Can Vitamin D Prevent COVID-19 Infection?
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Nutrition experts have long established that vitamin D is essential for optimal bone health as it helps absorb calcium. However, a low vitamin D status has been associated with a range of autoimmune, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases due to its role as an essential immunologic mediator.* -
When is the Best Time to Take Vitamin D Supplements?
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However even today after all these years an estimated 40% of American adults may be vitamin D3 deficient. For African Americans, that number may be nearly double at 76% according to a new study by The Cooper Institute. But, Caucasians who avoid even minimal sun exposure may even have higher levels of vitamin D deficiency.
We all need different amounts of Vitamin D. It all depends on how deficient you are and how your body absorbs the vitamin. There are several populations that typically suffer from higher levels of this deficiency.
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Which vitamins help with COVID?
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There are now seven known Corona viruses that have affected humans. The first four types are common and cause common colds. The next 3 include SARS, MERS and now the most recent pandemic SARs-CoV2, also better known as the COVID-19 Virus that is causing the current pandemic. -
Why You Need Vitamin D?
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We all need different amounts of Vitamin D. It all depends on how deficient you are and how your body absorbs the vitamin. There are several populations that typically suffer from higher levels of this deficiency.
