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Published Jan 27, 2021

Doctor Explains Form Of PREVENTION & TREATMENT of Viruses | Roger Seheult & Lewis Howes

Dr. Roger Seheult and Lewis Howes delve into the importance of Vitamin D, immune-boosting strategies, and natural methods to enhance health, while also shedding light on the critical role and considerations of vaccines in preventing diseases.
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  • Vitamin D Sources

    Vitamin D is essential for immune health, and emphasizes its importance, especially for those at risk of deficiency. He explains that people with darker skin or those living at higher latitudes should consider supplementation, recommending up to 4000 international units daily 1. Dr. Roger also highlights the correlation between low Vitamin D levels and increased COVID-19 severity, noting that many hospitalized patients were deficient in this nutrient 2.

    If you're not above 50 nanograms per milliliter, you might want to bump it up at least over the winter season.

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    Natural sources like sunlight and certain foods can help maintain adequate levels, but supplements are often necessary, especially in winter.

       

    Research Findings

    Research has shown that regular Vitamin D supplementation can significantly reduce the incidence of acute chest infections, including those caused by viruses like COVID-19. references a meta-analysis by Martineau, which found that Vitamin D decreased the incidence of these infections 3. He also discusses ongoing randomized controlled trials, which aim to provide more definitive evidence of Vitamin D's effectiveness against COVID-19 4.

    We saw that people who were showing up to the hospital with COVID-19 were deficient in vitamin D.

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    These studies are crucial for understanding how Vitamin D can be used as a preventive measure and treatment.

       

    Mechanism

    Vitamin D functions as a steroid hormone, binding to receptors and influencing DNA transcription within cells. explains that this process can either enhance or inhibit protein production, depending on the body's needs 5. This modulation is particularly important in managing immune responses, such as cytokine storms, which are common in severe COVID-19 cases 6.

    Vitamin D is not just some cofactor that binds to something and allows something to happen. It actually changes the behavior of your cells.

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    Understanding this mechanism helps in appreciating how Vitamin D can be a powerful tool in fighting infections.

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