{"id":1961,"date":"2021-02-02T15:09:51","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T20:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test-crn-owl-wp.aspirant.com\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2023-12-14T17:52:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T17:52:03","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin D &#038; Me!\u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:#f7f9f9;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.vitamindandme.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iStock-491701259-scaled.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center home-header-text\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:10%;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10%;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:75%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.56%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.56%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-margin-top:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">The Vitamin D Education Center:<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#cb8a1b;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Connect with expert information and resources<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:8%;--awb-padding-bottom:8%;--awb-background-color:#f7f9f9;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column hero-col\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.vitamindandme.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MeettheExperts_2_iStock-1151640462-Copy.jpg&#039;);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.vitamindandme.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MeettheExperts_2_iStock-1151640462-Copy.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin experts-head\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:24px;--awb-line-height:24px;--awb-text-color:#f7f9f9;\"><p><i class=\"fas fa-user-check\"><\/i> Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"experts-overlay hero-overlay\">\n\t<div class=\"hero-overlay-text\">Go behind the scenes with top vitamin D researchers and experts<\/div>\n\t<a class=\"hero-overlay-button\" href=\"\/index.php\/experts\/\">Watch<\/a>  \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column hero-col\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.vitamindandme.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/educate-yourself-3-scaled-1.jpg&#039;);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.vitamindandme.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/educate-yourself-3-scaled-1.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin education-head\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:24px;--awb-line-height:24px;--awb-text-color:#f7f9f9;\"><p><i class=\"fas fa-book-reader\"><\/i> Get Educated<\/p>\n<\/div>  <div class=\"education-overlay hero-overlay\">\n    <div class=\"hero-overlay-text\">Discover what vitamin D means for you and your health status.<\/div>\n\t<a class=\"hero-overlay-button\" href=\"\/index.php\/education\/\">Learn<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column hero-col\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.vitamindandme.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/D-In-the-News-1.jpg&#039;);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.vitamindandme.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/D-In-the-News-1.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin news-head\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:24px;--awb-line-height:24px;--awb-text-color:#f7f9f9;\"><p><i class=\"fas fa-newspaper\"><\/i> Helpful Headlines<\/p>\n<\/div>  <div class=\"news-overlay hero-overlay\">\n    <div class=\"hero-overlay-text\">Stay up to date with breaking headlines on vitamin D<\/div>\n\t<a class=\"hero-overlay-button\" href=\"\/index.php\/in-the-news\/\">Read<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background statistics nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, #fdda98 0%,#fff5dd 100%);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#310a31;--awb-font-size:36px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:60px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Ongoing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Problem<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of Low Vitamin D Levels<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column statistics\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-1 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-chart-line-down fas circle-yes\" style=\"--awb-circlecolor:#b67404;--awb-circlecolor-hover:#b67404;--awb-circlebordercolor-hover:#4a4e57;--awb-circlebordersize:0px;--awb-font-size:63.36px;--awb-width:126.72px;--awb-height:126.72px;--awb-line-height:126.72px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:20%;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-margin-left:5px !important;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none flower\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitamindandme.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sun-rays2-2-1.svg\" alt class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 statistic-title\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:36px;--awb-line-height:48px;--awb-text-color:#310a31;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:72px;--awb-line-height:72px;--awb-text-color:#310a31;\"><p>41%<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:36px;--awb-line-height:42px;--awb-text-color:#310a31;\"><p>OF U.S. ADULTS HAVE VITAMIN D INSUFFICIENCY <sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column statistics\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-2 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-walker fas circle-yes\" style=\"--awb-circlecolor:#b67404;--awb-circlecolor-hover:#b67404;--awb-circlebordercolor-hover:#4a4e57;--awb-circlebordersize:0px;--awb-font-size:63.36px;--awb-width:126.72px;--awb-height:126.72px;--awb-line-height:126.72px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:20%;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-margin-left:5px !important;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none flower\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitamindandme.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sun-rays2-2-1.svg\" alt class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 statistic-title\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:36px;--awb-line-height:42px;--awb-text-color:#310a31;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:72px;--awb-line-height:72px;--awb-text-color:#310a31;\"><p>60%<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:36px;--awb-line-height:42px;--awb-text-color:#310a31;\"><p>OF U.S. NURSING HOME RESIDENTS HAVE VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY <sup>10<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column statistics\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-3 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-globe-americas fas circle-yes\" style=\"--awb-circlecolor:#b67404;--awb-circlecolor-hover:#b67404;--awb-circlebordercolor-hover:#4a4e57;--awb-circlebordersize:0px;--awb-font-size:63.36px;--awb-width:126.72px;--awb-height:126.72px;--awb-line-height:126.72px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:20%;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-margin-left:5px !important;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none flower\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitamindandme.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sun-rays2-2-1.svg\" alt class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 statistic-title\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:36px;--awb-line-height:42px;--awb-text-color:#310a31;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:72px;--awb-line-height:72px;--awb-text-color:#310a31;\"><p>50%<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:36px;--awb-line-height:42px;--awb-text-color:#310a31;\"><p>OF PEOPLE GLOBALLY HAVE VITAMIN D INSUFFICIENCY <sup>11<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" 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data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:36px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:60px;\">Learn more&#8230;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">TRAILER: Multiple benefits of vitamin D (1:08)<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:60%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vDPm59mW0g0?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p>TRAILER: Vitamin D levels (1:32)<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:60%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PLGPW9h97rM?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p>TRAILER: Vitamin D and pneumonia (1:47)<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:60%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HFdNcdG-3ic?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" 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more&#8230;<\/p><\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-background-color:rgba(0,104,171,0.15);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#310a31;--awb-font-size:36px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:60px;\">The Importance of Vitamin D<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:9.6%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-content-boxes-1 content-boxes-icon-on-side content-left\" style=\"--awb-hover-accent-color:#065143;--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:transparent;--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-content-padding-left:48px;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-none\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\"><span ><i style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:transparent;height:auto;width: 28px;line-height:normal;font-size:28px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-check-circle fas circle-no\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;padding-left:48px;\">What percentage of Americans are vitamin D deficient or insufficient?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p>The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was found to be 28.9% and vitamin D insufficiency 41% in a subset of 26,010 US adults surveyed as part of the ongoing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001-2010. <sup>1<\/sup> Vitamin D deficiency is a major health concern because it has been linked to depression, fatigue, muscle aches, increased risk of respiratory infections, autoimmune disorders, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, osteoarthritis, increased risk of infection and some cancers. Vitamin D insufficiency has been associated with reduced calcium absorption, decreased bone density, potential mild decrease of the blood calcium level, accelerated bone resorption, an increased risk of falls, and potentially fractures. Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency can seriously affect a person&#8217;s quality of life. <sup>2,3,4<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-content-boxes-2 content-boxes-icon-on-side content-left\" style=\"--awb-hover-accent-color:#065143;--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:transparent;--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-content-padding-left:48px;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-none\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\"><span ><i style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:transparent;height:auto;width: 28px;line-height:normal;font-size:28px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-check-circle fas circle-no\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;padding-left:48px;\">How is vitamin D different than other vitamins?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p>Unlike other vitamins, vitamin D is a prohormone. Dietary vitamin D first goes to the liver then the kidney converts it to its active form and distributes the active form throughout the body, which by definition makes vitamin D a \u201chormone-like\u201d vitamin. Meaning it is synthesized and released from an endocrine organ, the kidneys. Vitamin D receptors are located throughout the body which helps explain why vitamin D is important for so many aspects of health. <sup>8<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-content-boxes-3 content-boxes-icon-on-side content-left\" style=\"--awb-hover-accent-color:#065143;--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:transparent;--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-content-padding-left:48px;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-none\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\"><span ><i style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:transparent;height:auto;width: 28px;line-height:normal;font-size:28px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-check-circle fas circle-no\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;padding-left:48px;\">Who is more at risk of vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p>In the U.S., seniors, South Asians, Hispanics and non-Hispanic Blacks are groups that have a higher prevalence of low vitamin D levels. Other situations that may lead to vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency include limited sun exposure, fat malabsorption conditions (such as celiac disease), and obesity. <sup>5,6,7<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-content-boxes-4 content-boxes-icon-on-side content-left\" style=\"--awb-hover-accent-color:#065143;--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:transparent;--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-content-padding-left:48px;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-none\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\"><span ><i style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:transparent;height:auto;width: 28px;line-height:normal;font-size:28px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-check-circle fas circle-no\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;padding-left:48px;\">What is the importance of vitamin D in the body?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p>Vitamin D was first known for its role in bone health and plays a key role in the metabolism, or cellular processes, of calcium and phosphorus, which are needed for bone integrity. Vitamin D has many other important functions too. It plays a key role in the immune system, oral health, as well as muscle health and strength. Vitamin D is also involved in regulating gene transcription and promoting protein synthesis. All of these critical functions make vitamin D important for multiple aspects of human health. <sup>9<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align:right;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility shadow-button\" style=\"--button-border-radius-top-left:30px;--button-border-radius-top-right:30px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:30px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:30px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/education\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-no-large-visibility shadow-button\" 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:3%;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:3%;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#310a31;--awb-font-size:36px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:60px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vitamin D: Immune Health, Levels, and Intake<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none owl-tab-main-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/resources-about-vitamin-D-iStock-1026460980.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center owl-tab-container\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:6%;--awb-padding-left:10%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic owl-tab vertical-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" 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id=\"fusion-tab-whatintakeofvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;isrecommended?\" href=\"#tab-5235eb6191d627c1311\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">What intake of vitamin D<br \/>\nis recommended?<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-04ae9a773df9a88b64f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-howdoesvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;benefittheimmunesystem?\" href=\"#tab-04ae9a773df9a88b64f\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">How does vitamin D<br \/>\nbenefit the immune system?<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-c59b146a78b114dda32\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-whatisinnateand&lt;br\/&gt;adaptiveimmunity?\" href=\"#tab-c59b146a78b114dda32\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">What is innate and<br \/>\nadaptive immunity? <\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-83f723230e9a0bc0ac6\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-whatistheimpactofvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;onrespiratoryinfections?\" href=\"#tab-83f723230e9a0bc0ac6\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">What is the impact of vitamin D<br \/>\non respiratory infections?<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-33918a40ac720e999d7\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-whatroledoesvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;playincovid-19?\" href=\"#tab-33918a40ac720e999d7\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">What role does vitamin D<br \/>\nplay in COVID-19?<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-24da6076b524248155b\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-whatbloodlevelsofvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;shouldyoumaintain?\" href=\"#tab-24da6076b524248155b\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">What blood levels of vitamin D<br \/>\nshould you maintain? <\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-whatbloodlevelsofvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;shouldyoumaintain?\" id=\"tab-24da6076b524248155b\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1724\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Intake_iStock-1208575551.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1411\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Intake_iStock-1208575551-300x158.jpg 300w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Intake_iStock-1208575551-768x405.jpg 768w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Intake_iStock-1208575551-1024x540.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Intake_iStock-1208575551.jpg 1411w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1411px) 100vw, 1411px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While there is no global consensus on optimal serum vitamin D levels, the Institute of Medicine recommends keeping levels consistently above 50 nmol\/L (20 ng\/mL)<sup>23<\/sup>, and the Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guidelines recommend maintaining blood levels of 25(OH)D consistently above 75 nmol\/L (30 ng\/ml). <sup>24<\/sup> Some research indicates that a daily vitamin D dose of 800 IU (20 mcg) can achieve a target 25(OH)D level of at least 50 nmol\/L (or 20 ng\/mL) in most healthy individuals, and 2000 IU (50 mcg) is sufficient to achieve a level of at least 75 nmol\/L (or 30 ng\/mL).<sup>25<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>To convert IU to mcg or mg, the Council for Responsible Nutrition offers a conversion calculator at <a href=\"www.belabelwise.org\/conversion-calculator\">www.belabelwise.org\/conversion-calculator.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-5235eb6191d627c1311\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-whatintakeofvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;isrecommended?\" href=\"#tab-5235eb6191d627c1311\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">What intake of vitamin D<br \/>\nis recommended?<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-whatintakeofvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;isrecommended?\" id=\"tab-5235eb6191d627c1311\">\n<p>The Institute of Medicine recommends a dietary intake of Vitamin D of 600 IU (15 mcg)\/day for all ages over 1 year (and for pregnant and lactating women), with increases to 800 IU (20 mcg)\/day for individuals over 71 years. <sup>21<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Food sources of vitamin D include fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, cod liver oil) and some types of mushrooms (Shiitake), especially if sundried, contain cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Because vitamin D not easily obtained from food, many countries, including the US and Canada, encourage the fortification of commonly consumed foods, such as milk, orange juice, other dairy products and cereals with vitamin D. Many people have inadequate sun exposure to meet vitamin D requirements and few people are able to obtain enough vitamin D from food sources alone, therefore supplementation is important. How much to supplement is less clear and will vary based on vitamin D status. Deficient and insufficient individuals will need a different supplemental strategy than those who are not. There is no agreed upon dose globally, recommendations often range from 400-2000 IU (10-50 mcg)\/day and your doctor may recommend more. However, a common dose of 1000 IU (25 mcg) of vitamin D3, has been identified to be safe and beneficial for health. <sup>22<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-04ae9a773df9a88b64f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-howdoesvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;benefittheimmunesystem?\" href=\"#tab-04ae9a773df9a88b64f\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">How does vitamin D<br \/>\nbenefit the immune system?<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-howdoesvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;benefittheimmunesystem?\" id=\"tab-04ae9a773df9a88b64f\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1720\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Benefits_iStock-1205199983.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1360\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Benefits_iStock-1205199983-300x170.jpg 300w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Benefits_iStock-1205199983-768x436.jpg 768w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Benefits_iStock-1205199983-1024x581.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Benefits_iStock-1205199983.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The most recognized roles for vitamin D in supporting a healthy immune system include reinforcing the barrier provided by epithelial cells (like skin cells), enhancing the cell\u2019s ability to produce vitamin D at the site of infection, increasing other key defenses of innate immunity and decreasing inflammatory markers. At the site of infection vitamin D has antibacterial and antiviral benefits.<sup>12-14<\/sup> Vitamin D influences some of the genes involved in the innate and adaptive immune systems and in inflammation and therefore affects susceptibility to and severity of bacterial and viral infections. <sup>15,16<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-c59b146a78b114dda32\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-whatisinnateand&lt;br\/&gt;adaptiveimmunity?\" href=\"#tab-c59b146a78b114dda32\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">What is innate and<br \/>\nadaptive immunity? <\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-whatisinnateand&lt;br\/&gt;adaptiveimmunity?\" id=\"tab-c59b146a78b114dda32\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1721\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/InnateAdaptive_iStock-1219978307.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1455\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/InnateAdaptive_iStock-1219978307-300x148.jpg 300w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/InnateAdaptive_iStock-1219978307-768x380.jpg 768w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/InnateAdaptive_iStock-1219978307-1024x507.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/InnateAdaptive_iStock-1219978307.jpg 1455w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1455px) 100vw, 1455px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The immune system has two parts that overlap, adaptive and innate. Innate immunity is the human body\u2019s first defense against infection. It includes physical barriers including the skin, mucus and lining of the lungs and intestines, as well as cells with receptors that quickly recognize pathogens. The adaptive immune system fights against pathogens or antigens very specifically, but it takes longer to develop. It is activated by exposure to pathogens. <sup>17,18<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-83f723230e9a0bc0ac6\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-whatistheimpactofvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;onrespiratoryinfections?\" href=\"#tab-83f723230e9a0bc0ac6\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">What is the impact of vitamin D<br \/>\non respiratory infections?<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-whatistheimpactofvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;onrespiratoryinfections?\" id=\"tab-83f723230e9a0bc0ac6\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1722\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Respiratory_iStock-1222195729.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1235\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Respiratory_iStock-1222195729-300x206.jpg 300w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Respiratory_iStock-1222195729-768x529.jpg 768w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Respiratory_iStock-1222195729-1024x705.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Respiratory_iStock-1222195729.jpg 1235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1235px) 100vw, 1235px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Observational studies report consistent independent associations between low serum concentrations (amount in the blood) of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (the major circulating vitamin D metabolite) and susceptibility to acute respiratory tract infection. In an analysis of 25 studies, vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of acute respiratory tract infection among over 11,000 subjects who were supplemented. Daily or weekly supplementation benefited the subjects more than just a large single dose. Those that were most deficient benefited the most. <sup>19<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-33918a40ac720e999d7\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-whatroledoesvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;playincovid-19?\" href=\"#tab-33918a40ac720e999d7\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">What role does vitamin D<br \/>\nplay in COVID-19?<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-whatroledoesvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;playincovid-19?\" id=\"tab-33918a40ac720e999d7\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1723 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/COVID-19_iStock-1214742896.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"413\" height=\"233\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While scientists have not yet determined an exact answer to this question, mechanisms have been proposed. It is known that inflammation and what is called a cytokine storm, which is when an infection triggers your immune system to flood your bloodstream with inflammatory proteins called cytokines, play a critical role in COVID-19 patient outcomes. This dramatic inflammatory reaction can kill tissue and damage organs. Adequate vitamin D levels as well as a healthy balanced diet, particularly the Mediterranean Diet, have been identified as beneficial to offset this inflammatory response. Additionally, vitamin D may exhibit antiviral effects by interfering with viral replication and through its ability to stimulate the immune system and reduce inflammation. <sup>20<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-background-color:#f7f9f9;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center brands-details\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#310a31;--awb-font-size:36px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:36px;\">Meet The Expert<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#065143;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:24px;\">Michael F. Holick, M.D., Ph.D<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>Not only was Dr. Michael Holick the first to isolate and identify the active form of vitamin D, but he also played a key role in developing a vitamin D treatment for various conditions including metabolic disease in infants and children as well as patients who were wheelchair bound due to kidney disease.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-no-small-visibility shadow-button\" style=\"--button-border-radius-top-left:30px;--button-border-radius-top-right:30px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:30px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:30px;--button_margin-top:5%;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/experts\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">See All<\/span><\/a><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button 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300w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WINNER-Social-Media-Banner-EDITORS-AWARD-Vitamin-D-Me-768x401.png 768w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WINNER-Social-Media-Banner-EDITORS-AWARD-Vitamin-D-Me-1024x535.png 1024w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WINNER-Social-Media-Banner-EDITORS-AWARD-Vitamin-D-Me-1536x802.png 1536w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WINNER-Social-Media-Banner-EDITORS-AWARD-Vitamin-D-Me.png 2939w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><div class=\"fusion-rollover\">\n\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-link\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2022\/08\/23\/crn-foundations-vitamin-d-me-campaign-wins-nutraingredients-usa-award-for-best-industry-initiative\/\">CRN Foundation\u2019s Vitamin D &#038; Me! Campaign Wins NutraIngredients-USA Award for Best Industry Initiative<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-sep\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-gallery\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WINNER-Social-Media-Banner-EDITORS-AWARD-Vitamin-D-Me.png\" data-id=\"3138\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery]\" data-title=\"WINNER - Social Media Banner - EDITORS AWARD - Vitamin D &amp; Me!\" data-caption=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGallery\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fusion-rollover-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-title-link\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2022\/08\/23\/crn-foundations-vitamin-d-me-campaign-wins-nutraingredients-usa-award-for-best-industry-initiative\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCRN Foundation\u2019s Vitamin D &#038; Me! Campaign Wins NutraIngredients-USA Award for Best Industry Initiative\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-categories\"><a href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">News<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-link-wrapper\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2022\/08\/23\/crn-foundations-vitamin-d-me-campaign-wins-nutraingredients-usa-award-for-best-industry-initiative\/\" aria-label=\"CRN Foundation\u2019s Vitamin D &#038; Me! Campaign Wins NutraIngredients-USA Award for Best Industry Initiative\"><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2022\/08\/23\/crn-foundations-vitamin-d-me-campaign-wins-nutraingredients-usa-award-for-best-industry-initiative\/\">CRN Foundation\u2019s Vitamin D &#038; Me! Campaign Wins NutraIngredients-USA Award for Best Industry Initiative<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>        CRN Foundation\u2019s Vitamin D &amp; Me! Campaign<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-blog-shortcode fusion-blog-shortcode-2 fusion-blog-archive fusion-blog-layout-medium fusion-blog-no the-news\"><div class=\"fusion-posts-container fusion-posts-container-no fusion-no-meta-info fusion-blog-rollover\" data-pages=\"25\"><article id=\"blog-2-post-2821\" class=\"fusion-post-medium post-2821 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"slides\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><div  class=\"fusion-image-wrapper fusion-image-size-fixed\" aria-haspopup=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"148\" src=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WXYZLukeInterview.png\" class=\"attachment-blog-medium size-blog-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WXYZLukeInterview-300x139.png 300w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WXYZLukeInterview-768x355.png 768w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WXYZLukeInterview-1024x473.png 1024w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WXYZLukeInterview-1536x710.png 1536w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WXYZLukeInterview.png 2532w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><div class=\"fusion-rollover\">\n\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-link\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2022\/04\/12\/many-are-turning-to-vitamin-d\/\">Many are turning to vitamin D<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-sep\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-gallery\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WXYZLukeInterview.png\" data-id=\"2821\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery]\" data-title=\"WXYZLukeInterview\" data-caption=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGallery\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fusion-rollover-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-title-link\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2022\/04\/12\/many-are-turning-to-vitamin-d\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMany are turning to vitamin D\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-categories\"><a href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">News<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-link-wrapper\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2022\/04\/12\/many-are-turning-to-vitamin-d\/\" aria-label=\"Many are turning to vitamin D\"><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2022\/04\/12\/many-are-turning-to-vitamin-d\/\">Many are turning to vitamin D<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>  Many are turning to vitamins and supplements to protect themselves from COVID-19 <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-blog-shortcode fusion-blog-shortcode-3 fusion-blog-archive fusion-blog-layout-medium fusion-blog-no the-news\"><div class=\"fusion-posts-container fusion-posts-container-no fusion-no-meta-info fusion-blog-rollover\" data-pages=\"26\"><article id=\"blog-3-post-3038\" class=\"fusion-post-medium post-3038 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"slides\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><div  class=\"fusion-image-wrapper fusion-image-size-fixed\" aria-haspopup=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"202\" height=\"202\" src=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VitD-Sun-is-not-enough.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blog-medium size-blog-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VitD-Sun-is-not-enough-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VitD-Sun-is-not-enough-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VitD-Sun-is-not-enough-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VitD-Sun-is-not-enough.jpg 881w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><div class=\"fusion-rollover\">\n\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-link\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2022\/06\/02\/soak-up-the-sun\/\">One big thing: Soak up the rays<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-sep\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-gallery\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VitD-Sun-is-not-enough.jpg\" data-id=\"3038\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery]\" data-title=\"VitD-Sun-is-not-enough\" data-caption=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGallery\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fusion-rollover-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-title-link\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2022\/06\/02\/soak-up-the-sun\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOne big thing: Soak up the rays\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-categories\"><a href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">News<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-link-wrapper\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2022\/06\/02\/soak-up-the-sun\/\" aria-label=\"One big thing: Soak up the rays\"><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2022\/06\/02\/soak-up-the-sun\/\">One big thing: Soak up the rays<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Nearly half of us \u2014 regardless of age, race, and home state \u2014 are deficient in the sun\u2019s vitamin.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-blog-shortcode fusion-blog-shortcode-4 fusion-blog-archive fusion-blog-layout-medium fusion-blog-no the-news\"><div class=\"fusion-posts-container fusion-posts-container-no fusion-no-meta-info fusion-blog-rollover\" data-pages=\"24\"><article id=\"blog-4-post-2817\" class=\"fusion-post-medium post-2817 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"slides\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><div  class=\"fusion-image-wrapper fusion-image-size-fixed\" aria-haspopup=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"303\" height=\"202\" src=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ImmuneSystem_iStock-1085472232.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blog-medium size-blog-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ImmuneSystem_iStock-1085472232-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ImmuneSystem_iStock-1085472232-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ImmuneSystem_iStock-1085472232-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ImmuneSystem_iStock-1085472232.jpg 1253w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><div class=\"fusion-rollover\">\n\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-link\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2021\/12\/14\/covid-19-optimize-your-health\/\">COVID-19: Optimize Your Health<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-sep\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-gallery\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ImmuneSystem_iStock-1085472232.jpg\" data-id=\"2817\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery]\" data-title=\"Making new connections on your retirement walks\" data-caption=\"Seniors enjoying holidays on the beach\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGallery\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fusion-rollover-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-title-link\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2021\/12\/14\/covid-19-optimize-your-health\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCOVID-19: Optimize Your Health\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-categories\"><a href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">News<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-link-wrapper\" href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2021\/12\/14\/covid-19-optimize-your-health\/\" aria-label=\"COVID-19: Optimize Your Health\"><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/2021\/12\/14\/covid-19-optimize-your-health\/\">COVID-19: Optimize Your Health<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>  COVID-19: Optimize Your Health  Florida\u2019s COVID-19 response includes statewide and grassroots initiatives<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 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Bell, Vitamin D Metabolism Is Altered in Asian Indians in the Southern United States: A Clinical Research Center Study, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &amp; Metabolism. 1998; 83(1): 169\u2013173, <a href=\"about:blank\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1210\/jcem.83.1.4514<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Castro JP, Penckofer S. The role of vitamin D in the health of Hispanic adults with diabetes. Hisp Health Care Int. 2014;12(2):90-8. doi: 10.1891\/1540-4153.12.2.90. PMID: 24871915.<\/li>\n<li>Sassi F, Tamone C, D\u2019Amelio P. Vitamin D: nutrient, hormone, and immunomodulator. Nutrients. 2018;10(11):1656.<\/li>\n<li>Hewlings SJ, Medeiros DM. Nutrition: Real People, Real Choices. Pearson Prentice Hall; 2009.<\/li>\n<li>Elliott ME, Binkley NC, Carnes M, Zimmerman DR, Petersen K, Knapp K, Behlke JM, Ahmann N, Kieser MA. Fracture risks for women in long-term care: high prevalence of calcaneal osteoporosis and hypovitaminosis D.\u00a0Pharmacotherapy.\u00a02003; Jun;23(6):702-10.<\/li>\n<li>Nair R, Maseeh A. 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you are taking or plan to take.\u202f <a href=\"http:\/\/disclaimer\/\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about the content on this website.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container meta-field nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><p>Adaptive Immunity<\/p>\n<p>Vatsal Thakkar<\/p>\n<p>How does vitamin D<br \/>\nbenefit the immune system?<br \/>\nWhat is innate and<br \/>\nadaptive immunity?<br \/>\nWhat is the impact of vitamin D<br \/>\non respiratory infections?<br \/>\nWhat role does vitamin D<br \/>\nplay in COVID-19?<br \/>\nWhat intake of vitamin D<br \/>\nis recommended?<br \/>\nWhat blood levels of vitamin D<br \/>\nshould you maintain?<\/p>\n<p>The most recognized roles for vitamin D in supporting a healthy immune system include reinforcing the barrier provided by epithelial cells (like skin cells), enhancing the cell\u2019s ability to produce vitamin D at the site of infection, increasing other key defenses of innate immunity and decreasing inflammatory markers. At the site of infection vitamin D has antibacterial and antiviral benefits.<sup>12-14<\/sup> Vitamin D influences some of the genes involved in the innate and adaptive immune systems and in inflammation and therefore affects susceptibility to and severity of bacterial and viral infections.<\/p>\n<p>The immune system has two parts that overlap, adaptive and innate. Innate immunity is the human body\u2019s first defense against infection. It includes physical barriers including the skin, mucus and lining of the lungs and intestines, as well as cells with receptors that quickly recognize pathogens. The adaptive immune system fights against pathogens or antigens very specifically, but it takes longer to develop. It is activated by exposure to pathogens. <sup>17,18<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Observational studies report consistent independent associations between low serum concentrations (amount in the blood) of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (the major circulating vitamin D metabolite) and susceptibility to acute respiratory tract infection. In an analysis of 25 studies, vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of acute respiratory tract infection among over 11,000 subjects who were supplemented. Daily or weekly supplementation benefited the subjects more than just a large single dose. Those that were most deficient benefited the most. <sup>19<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>While scientists have not yet determined an exact answer to this question, mechanisms have been proposed. It is known that inflammation and what is called a cytokine storm, which is when an infection triggers your immune system to flood your bloodstream with inflammatory proteins called cytokines, play a critical role in COVID-19 patient outcomes. This dramatic inflammatory reaction can kill tissue and damage organs. Adequate vitamin D levels as well as a healthy balanced diet, particularly the Mediterranean Diet, have been identified as beneficial to offset this inflammatory response. Additionally, vitamin D may exhibit antiviral effects by interfering with viral replication and through its ability to stimulate the immune system and reduce inflammation. <sup>20<\/sup><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-06f22ae6ca557139b27\" class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix active in\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-whatintakeofvitamind&lt;br\/&gt;&lt;p&gt;isrecommended?\">\n<p>The Institute of Medicine recommends a dietary intake of Vitamin D of 600 IU (15 mcg)\/day for all ages over 1 year (and for pregnant and lactating women), with increases to 800 IU (20 mcg)\/day for individuals over 71 years. <sup>21<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Food sources of vitamin D include fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, cod liver oil) and some types of mushrooms (Shiitake), especially if sundried, contain cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Because vitamin D not easily obtained from food, many countries, including the US and Canada, encourage the fortification of commonly consumed foods, such as milk, orange juice, other dairy products and cereals with vitamin D. Many people have inadequate sun exposure to meet vitamin D requirements and few people are able to obtain enough vitamin D from food sources alone, therefore supplementation is important. How much to supplement is less clear and will vary based on vitamin D status. Deficient and insufficient individuals will need a different supplemental strategy than those who are not. There is no agreed upon dose globally, recommendations often range from 400-2000 IU (10-50 mcg)\/day and your doctor may recommend more. However, a common dose of 1000 IU (25 mcg) of vitamin D3, has been identified to be safe and beneficial for health. <sup>22<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>While there is no global consensus on optimal serum vitamin D levels, the Institute of Medicine recommends keeping levels consistently above 50 nmol\/L (20 ng\/mL)<sup>23<\/sup>, and the Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guidelines recommend maintaining blood levels of 25(OH)D consistently above 75 nmol\/L (30 ng\/ml). <sup>24<\/sup> Some research indicates that a daily vitamin D dose of 800 IU (20 mcg) can achieve a target 25(OH)D level of at least 50 nmol\/L (or 20 ng\/mL) in most healthy individuals, and 2000 IU (50 mcg) is sufficient to achieve a level of at least 75 nmol\/L (or 30 ng\/mL).<sup>25<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>To convert IU to mcg or mg, the Council for Responsible Nutrition offers a conversion calculator at<br \/>\nwww.belabelwise.org\/conversion-calculator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2154,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1961","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1961","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1961"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1961\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3430,"href":"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1961\/revisions\/3430"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2154"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/a-ac-dev-app-crn-vdm-wp.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}