New Study Shows Vitamin D Cuts Flu by Nearly 50%

Posted By Dr. Mercola | November 28 2011 | 922 views

A new study has shown that vitamin D is a highly effective way to avoid influenza. In fact, children taking low doses of Vitamin D3 were shown to be 42% less likely to come down with the illness.

Although the study itself did not make any comparison with vaccination, some reports are pointing out that the research shows Vitamin D outperforms flu vaccinations. Others have noted that the research might have shown an even greater effect if the study had used higher doses.

According to Gaia Health:

"When one considers the risks inherent in flu vaccines and antiviral drugs, the prevention of influenza through Vitamin D's immune system boosting is certainly far superior to vaccination."

Sources:

  Gaia Health November 25, 2011