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Vitamin D and Immunity, Lots of Evidence

by Dr. John Campbell

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Published 15 Apr 2020

Public Health England Vitamin D recommendations https://www.gov.uk/government/news/phe-publishes-new-advice-on-vitamin-d Vit D and COVID https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32252338 Evidence that Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infections and Deaths. Prevalence and correlates of vitamin D deficiency in US adults https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21310306 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d2-vs-d3 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-much-vitamin-d-to-take#What-Is-Vitamin-D? About 42% of the US population is vitamin D deficient. However, this rate rises to 82% in black people and 70% in Hispanics Vit D deficiency in Ireland https://tilda.tcd.ie/publications/reports/pdf/Report_Covid19VitaminD.pdf Vitamin D is essential for bone and muscle health Arizona University https://integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/COVID19/FAQ.html?fbclid=IwAR2l4xTsLmaU4p5pf2hIMYR4o7h0wCqz_8b86Rsm1W29nUlFtj_5sJ- https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-21211/v1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5954269/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6470874/?fbclid=IwAR0ZMDMFRPa9NAHfaPNYuHkmJyde4umUUTxKUQFrrWKUJ7Rv9v6yhDmT-4U

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@guerrilla50024 years ago Me and my 92 year old grandmother are having a daily cup of tea in the garden to make sure we are getting enough sunshine, it's your videos which encouraged us to do this, thanks John. 508
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@collegeboy300004 years ago I can't believe there are some thumbs-down for this! Who saw this video considered everything presented and then left a "thumbs-down" for the rating? Dr. Campbell is probably the most polite person I've ever come across and professional when presenting information. Thank you Dr. Campbell for your daily updates. ... 305
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@johka0414 years ago I’m African American and very dark skinned. I have to say that this is the best video I have ever seen on YouTube and I watch hours of videos per day. I’m so excited for this information 201
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@martat20094 years ago I appreciate how Dr.Campbell up front told us the main point about Vitamin D and then said "If you want to stick around...." he goes on to expand what he is saying about Vitamin D and explains his thoughts on the matter. See, he knows how people think and what they want ...he knows to be on point and up front with his listeners. Thank you Dr.Campbell !!! ... 54
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@jeskg7204 years ago Thank you Dr Campbell. In a world over-full with information, i choose to trust you. Thanks for serving mankind in this difficult times. 56
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@daniellef81154 years ago You made me cry at the end. Your heart was evident on your face and in your words. Yes, only governments can make large scale change, but you are doing such an important work with what you're sharing. I deeply believe grass roots movements can be incredibly powerful in today's day when information sharing is so easy. And for the record, I think you are the most clever person I know. So much love from the other side of the pond. <3 ... 150
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@24lisabeth4 years ago Thank you so much for this! My mom lived til 96 -unfortunately she had to live out the last 9 years of her life in an American nursing home where not only did she get no sun on her skin to produce sufficient D levels but the food was appalling as it always tends to be in these places. So I carried on my moms teachings and provided several critical high quality vitamins and supplements which included a high quality brand sublingual D3. However I had to battle the “doctor” for all these years to approve not only D3 but all the good ones such as magnesium, C, a top quality probiotic, high level liquid organic multi, and others and he continuously either wouldn’t approve or discontinue because he claimed all supplements are “snake oil”. Since I persisted in this battle with him for all these years he did relent on some and never approved others like DHA or CoQ10 or even some Elderbery syrup if she showed signs of a cold. He was a horrid “doctor” to deal with and should be fired. He caused me tremendous stress since my mom took vitamins and ate nutritious foods all her life and passed this knowledge to me. I was just carrying on her wishes. Needless to say I am so full of resentment for this nursing home and the big take away is that we must feed our elderly higher quality nutrition and also supplement with the most critical vitamins which would include D3. The elderly rare go outside. The only reason my mom made it to 96 is because I provided critical supplements and foods that sustained her as I could. These homes are way behind in their thinking and should be forced to improve their practices. The sins perpetrated on the elderly are massive ... 22
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@karljonsson55774 years ago Maybe the "seasonal flu" isnt really seasonal at all. Its our lack of vitamin D during dark winter months that cause the breakout🤔 101
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@justy0854 years ago This is the only channel that I can watch a full Ad with no problem . Dr Campbell deserves it ❤️ 90
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@amyl11714 years ago I sent your video link to the governor in my state (New Mexico, United States.) The Native American population here has been especially hurt by this virus and I have heard nothing around here about increasing your vitamin D. Thank you so much for your great information. Stay healthy. ... 53
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@maryshellsmith66274 years ago I started taking vitamin D as result of watching this video. Thank you! 12
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@stephenmarquardt23904 years ago Thank you for all you do Dr Campbell. I especially appreciate how you give a “bottom line” at the beginning of the video so you don’t have to watch the entire video to get the info. 2
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@AnnA-qs4dp4 years ago My dad was suffering from a heart arrhythmia for some time up to being in ICU a couple of times to stabilize his heartbeat. He took all the prescribed meds, gave up coffee, alcohol, was swimming 2-3 times a week but was still heaving these episodes. And then he switched a doctor and the new guy checked his blood test and saw the critically low levels of vitamin D. After boosting himself with vitamin D he's not having these attacks anymore, for 2 years already.
So here is another as anecdotal as it may be evidence for the importance of vitamin D for your health. ... 109
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@QueeenSativa4 years ago From what I understand, Vitamin D is used by every cell because it’s the key to opening the DNA library each time a function runs. Insert D, Run Function. 74
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@DanielleBabyBliss4 years ago I really appreciated this video. I loved how you ended it. “Let’s hope they get their acts together” I even got a bit emotional. Thank you for addressing this! 🙏🏼🤗 31
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@user-lc4pm7lq2q4 years ago HI John,
Thank you for all your videos that have helped us during our month lock down here in FUKUOKA JAPAN.
I am Joe an Australian man living in Japan for 12 years with my wife Akemi and her daughter Urumi 9 years old.
Your videos has been our number 1 channel for understanding and guidance during this pandemic .
cheers ... 2
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@MerriweatherMcWiggan4 years ago Building up our own immune system is the only long term proactive solution. 212
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@bulletproof99544 years ago People in care homes and people with underlying health conditions don't get much sun either. 137
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@dbnarizona4 years ago Great information! I have had asthma since childhood. Now 70, so I treat my lungs with the most respect. This information could be very important to my overall health. Thank you! 6
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@PuggiTheGreat4 years ago BTW, I can only say thank you for all the videos you've made over the last few weeks. Been recommending you to everyone. Its good to hear honesty, helpful straightforward information, you've been a much better source than government with its bumbbled presentations. ...
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@well-88144 years ago I've been out in my tiny backyard making Vitamin D this morning. People who spend more time outdoors are generally healthier 157
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@1minigrem4 years ago All I can say is I wish you were my GP, thank you from a COPD self isolator. I have become a subscriber, we need more evidence based common sense like yours 6
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@tomomanpanama4 years ago Thank you for taking the time to make this. 1
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@Shane_Fearon4 years ago Who keeps trying to scroll through the notes... 🤦‍♂️ 79
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@loomnatinoscopers4 years ago thanks for putting the summary and the short but main message on the beginning of the video, I really appreciate that format especially for the people that don't have the time to watch the full video to get the whole message instead of only partially ... 8
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@johnswimcat4 years ago Thank you so much for this Dr Campbell. I am on board and will spread the word
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@jeannestandley-kinata8244 years ago Thank you so very much Dr. John Campbell for all you are doing for our communities around the world. I deeply appreciate your devotion in creating these videos. I am sending love and hugs from Washington state, Jeanne of In Loving Hands Counseling and ASMR. ...
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@adrianagomez94494 years ago FANTASTIC EVIDENCE about Vitamin D, Dr. Campbell!!! Amazing analysis as usual!!! Not only wise but you do have the gift of communicating in such a clear, robust , impeccable way!!! TKS so much Dr. Campbell!!!! 14
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@etch-a-sketch4 years ago Love your common sense, Mr. Campbell. Also, I learn a lot, as a lay-person. Thank you so much for your simple and informative videos. I'm sure they are helping 1,000s, if not more. 5
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@jackheartfulloflove93564 years ago Just to say Big THANK YOU for letting us know about this:; God bless you 3
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@justinlaw49454 years ago Your explanation are fantastic,, finally got my wife to start taking vit D as a result of this video.
Thank you 4
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@natale1494 years ago As of today my family and I are off quarantine. My son is doing well. He had a mild case. It was challenging taking care of him. But With Gods help and my hubby we were able to do it.
My brother is also doing better and both eager to go back to work.
Besides making my son healthy balanced meals, camomile tea with honey, we gave him Vit C and Vit D. Be good. Blessings to everyone ❤️ ... 147
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@claremitchell27124 years ago VIitamind D is essential for the synthesis of haemoglobin. It enables heart, lungs, liver and kidneys to function.☺ 113
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@yawser4 years ago Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.
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@TrishTruitt4 years ago Another brilliant video on the importance of vitamin D3. I've seen great strides and improvement in my health from maintaining a higher blood level of D and consider it one of, if not the most important step I take to maintain and even further, improve my health. I would, however, love to see:
1) A transcript of this video (and others as well) since you make so many great "quotable" points
2) A video on the, often unfounded, fears that physicians often have of vitamin D toxicity. Here in the US, many Drs. are still overly cautious with dosing strategies. Because of the current pandemic, as well as the time of year, combined with the fact that so many folks are at this point are quite vitamin D deficient, these smaller, conservative, dosages might actually be keeping these patients at a higher-risk, longer than they need to be. As opposed to treating them with higher doses that could get them out of the 'danger zone' (below 25 nm) much faster.
Thank you! ... 3
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@TQSinc7584 years ago I'm a black man and I agree with your study on vitamin d, this has nothing to do with smoking are drinking its the colour 👍 107
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@elleaneschroder70154 years ago Dear John, you are God sent! Thank you so much for this informative video. Be blessed for your selflessness to help us all with your knowledge that is evidence based❤😊 2
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@gigglingsociopathh29114 years ago Dr. John,
thank you so much for your time. I rather you are not feeling time crunch. I know longer means takes longer to up load. One is less likely to forget points of information, being left out or missed. I thank you again John for your time. I can see the fear. I just hope your country doesn't rush to open, like hear in America. Stay safe. ... 1
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@Daz194 years ago I'd barely had symtomatic viral infections my entire life. Then in 2016 I came down with viral infection after viral infection. After blood tests it was determined I was vitamin D deficient.
I'd always spent a lot of time outdoors until I worked from home with an international team throughout 2015.
Once I started supplementing vitamin D, the viral infections ceased and returned to there usual frequency, which was maybe once every 5-8 years. ... 11
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@winnie23794 years ago Was taking my VitD when the video dropped! My doc already has taking daily/weekly so I’m on board & a great reminder that I need to get outside today. 11
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@MoniMVR4 years ago Thank you so much for your insight and knowledge Dr. Campbell. Following you!!
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@doubleoddbs43574 years ago I don’t have a doctor because it’s next to impossible to find one like you that actually does his proper homework 4
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@newnewsbrooklyn15134 years ago Also vit D has been found to be especially helpful with asthma. I found this is to true myself. I also took a dose of 2000 mcg of vit d a day as part of a hospital study and found i got no colds or flu as a result this winter ... 47
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@janearmstrong88324 years ago Dr John, you clearly exemplify true leadership! 7
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@Gerber-tq3vp4 years ago Thank you sir! You're videos are very informative. Much respect, stay healthy! Best wishes from the States.
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@railinly6104 years ago Thanks again doc, this subject peaked my interest when you first mentioned it.
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@ohioplayer-bl9em4 years ago I have been taking vit D several times a week since this covid started because of you John. So far I am still alive so that's good. I will let you know if that changes 🤔 50
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@fusion96194 years ago Ha! My mom has been telling me to take vitamin D since the start of this. She was right! I'm gonna call her. 144
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@terris.74284 years ago Dr. Campbell, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with all if us. We appreciate you more than you will ever know. :)
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@internautmedia12104 years ago Yep most autoimmune Hashimoto's patients (the leading cause of hypothyroidism) have inflammation and low vit D3. Myself included. It's helped to reduce my auto-antibodies along with Vit E. 17
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@crankyrebate81614 years ago I swear since this Coronavirus has been about Iv self diagnosed myself with every single disease on the internet 43
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@tonywilcock63344 years ago The fact which persuaded me was that historically Consumption TB was treated with Sunshine & fresh air. Ie vitamin D 35
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@johnnyllooddte34154 years ago ive had it twice. once in sicily in january and in end of february.. second time was very light...bless you..doc johnny..sicily and texas 2
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@eileenstack2554 years ago Thanks Dr John it’s good to see the Irish report as well 🙏🏻 6
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@briansullivan70364 years ago You can take more than 5,000 IU of vitamin D, but you should also take K2 with it to prevent issue with high calcium. 37
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@SonOfViking4 years ago "Cocooning" in Ireland is the colloquial term for self-isolating. The wording was obviously phrased very recently. It is not "keeping out of the rain" as you said in your video. :) 21
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@yulianedi4 years ago Dr. Campbell, thank you for this extensive and thorough reading through Public Health documents and findings. I couldn't help but asking myself if the same reasoning about insufficient production of vitamin D can be applied to the population of Italy. ... 1
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@ChocolateBabe_4 years ago I’ve been taking vitamin D for a few months now and I can say whenever I’ve felt like I’m catching a small cold, it’s gone by the next morning along when I take vitamin C. 40
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@m.hansen11494 years ago In cold Denmark, a standard vitamine D supplement pill contains as much as 30 mcg. Maybe 10 mcg is a rather small dosis in the Northern wintertime. />Stay healthy, and take good care of yourself and of your close ones. ... 48
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@tanrose86454 years ago Thank you, Dr. Campbell! Xo
Stay home, Stay 'safe' and be well, EVERYONE~ xox⚘
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@donnkelt91144 years ago I do hope you can continue with these videos once we are over the Covid19 pandemic. I have found your talks/info/straight talking very helpful.
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@urbanrewilding80034 years ago I’ve been telling everyone about this, thank you. 5
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@pamelashelton52724 years ago My family and I have been taking Vitamin D3 since you mentioned it before way back in February. Thank you Dr. John Campbell :) 12
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@smilerite73214 years ago You need to be on the front line saying this. Why are people giving you a thumb down when you are just trying to help. Your a great man and need to need heard. Thank You for your video. Keep spreading the word as loud as you can. ...
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@cazdezines44994 years ago I had high dose Vit D(3) Dec/Jan and now on daily Vit D going forward - separately I also had a recurring cough for around 9 weeks during Oct/Nov/Dec and quite remarkably it cleared up on taking the Vit D. Thanks so much for this vid and the factual evidence - really helpful! :) ... 2
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@BenMitro4 years ago "Some Greek letter" - my god man, mu IS one of the most important scales of scientific measurements! Great info, thank you. 14
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@alantorrance61534 years ago My wife and I, in New Zealand, stay out of the sun for most of the year, and currently are housebound due to the lockdown. We are now each taking 2,000 IU (100mcg) daily and 2 grams of Vitamin C daily. Apart from helping with combating infection, Vit. D is also widely regarded as helping ward off or reduce depression. ... 10
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@Melodie004 years ago Thank you for all the videos! You are the best, Melodie in USA Texas
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@jaynebaldrick62624 years ago Thanks John loving your videos keeping it real XX very informative xx
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@RoyalMountedAnkleBiters4 years ago Have had my family on a regiment of vitD, vitC & Zinc for 3 weeks now. Hopefully this will continue to help 8
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@KenDBerryMD4 years ago Excellent video!!! The best sources of Vit D are Sun and Vit D rich foods. Supplement if you have to! Gelcaps of 5000 IU in Olive Oil is the best choice... 15
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@janelovett78504 years ago THANKS dr John, love your videos, at last some proper information! 1
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@canadianloon64334 years ago Thanks Doc
I'll take that advise.
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@dianeodify4 years ago Health England is probably recommending it because they read your posts, Dr. Campbell. 37
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@HariKalay4 years ago I have MS, first noticeable symptom in 2018, officially diagnosed since 2019 - I believe it was caused by the perfect storm of a few things, but mainly a lack of Vitamin D. I was always getting ill, colds and flu...Since then I've been supplementing at least 4000 iu a day, and I can safely say it's the best decision I've made in my life. EVER. I wish I had started taking it earlier (hindsight is a bitch). I don't ever really get ill now apart from my MS issues. If I do get ill, it's hardly noticeable and gone within a day or two. I truly believe my immune system is properly regulating now, thanks to taking supplements, especially vitamin D
They should be giving out vitamin d to everyone! And checking their levels often. We would litteraly save lives. ... 95
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@andrewwatt97704 years ago I have been a paramedic for 43 years will not illness. I think I had two days off in 43 years. I did training of many students and paramedics in all area loved it. I always like listening to other medical professionals. Thanks for your time making your vblogs. I had to retire from my loved job due have a cancer call Myeloma. Still on chemotherapy. I have increased my sunlight exposure to 30 mins plus per day and ordered vitamin d tablets. ...
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@JK-tb9yu4 years ago Thank you so much for this straight forward and no- nonsense presentation. I echo your words: governments need to take note: a cost effective and easy method of reducing the impact of this and many other diseases .
Great work, Dr. ... 6
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@iainpaterson86624 years ago I am a great believer in vitamin d, i have asthma over 2 years ago i had my vitamin d level checked i had vitamin d levels of 28% i was put on a single 50000iu per week for 6 weeks to get my levels back up , on competition of the medical prescribed vitamin d i continued with the one a day d3 , to say it has had a positive effect on my health would be understatement , from having to take antibiotics 3+times a year and being fatigued with no energy ,i have not taken antibiotics for two years , i still get colds but they don't develop into the respiratory tract infections i used to get , my fitness levels are good as i can train regularly without the disruption of illness, i have upped my intake to twice a day during this covid outbreak . I wish i had discovered this years earlier as i was struggling with my health . I am where i am now and i pass on my experience to friends and acquaintances, i think that there is no doubt there are huge benefits to be derived from taking vitamin d... i live in the west coast of scotland .... ... 12
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@cadsuane4 years ago Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. When taking a supplement, best to have with food that contains fat. Other fat soluble vitamins are: A, E, and K. 63
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@asmabegum88244 years ago Thanks Dr Campbell for the short explanation at the start.
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@margaretfarquhar95674 years ago Excellent explanation
Thank you for posting
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@Testacabeza4 years ago I just got my Vitamin D supplement bottle. I am of Italian-Spanish-Native SouthAmerican descend living in Ireland :) I need it for sure. 13
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@garyd78904 years ago RDA is enough to stop you getting rickets. NOt enough to be actually healthy. 143
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@jackthelad61373 years ago Thank you for dedicating your time to helping others to become aware of what will help them. I sincerely hope you keep up your great work. Thank you.
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@jimgill57064 years ago Thank you Dr. Campbell. Finally, someone has made the connection (publicly) between the higher covid death rates for darker skinned people and vitamin D deficiency. I know that many other factors contribute to this but I believe that vitamin D deficiency is the primary factor. My 25(OH)D serum level was 16 when I was diagnosed with lymphoma 11 years ago and at that time I was a physical and mental wreck. When I discovered that my D deficiency probably caused my lymphoma, I took 50,000 iu of D3 a day for 3 weeks to get my level up. I felt like a new man. I was physically much stronger and mentally sharper. I cut back to 15,000 iu a day for the next 4 years and started eating real food and supplementing with vitamin K2, multi-minerals, and other things. I still take 10,000 iu of D3 a day when I am not getting out in the summer sun and as of 3 months ago my lymph nodes have returned to normal size. I try to keep my 25(OH)D level between 60 and 90 ng/ml but it has been as high as 120 ng/ml with no ill effects. I once heard a very respected vitamin D researcher say that 75 iu of D3 a day for every kilogram of body weight is about what humans need. He also said that a nursing mother needs at least 6,000 iu of D3 daily. I am 73 years old and I feel better than I did when I was 50 years old but I know my thymus is not pumping out the killer T cells like it did when I was 50. So, I am being very careful with this covid virus. I don't think that you can realistically get your 25(OH)D serum level into the 40 to 60 ng/ml range by taking only 1,000 or 2,000 iu a day without regular limited summer sun exposure. Thanks again for all your wisdom, hard work, and especially your honesty. ... 4
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@SleepingGiantAfrica4 years ago "Vitamin D is the only advantage that I know of, of being white." Loool, I love the way this doctor phrases things sometimes 74
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@debm71014 years ago Thank you for your insight and research.
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@kailani11384 years ago Thank you for sharing your evidence based research on the benefit of this crucial vitamin. May all be well ☮️✨ 1
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@yvettekopp24504 years ago My new rheumatologist ordered plasma vitamin D. I was really low. I take 5K units of vitamin D now. My level of vitamin D now is wnl. 7
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@shericarter83484 years ago The vitamin D will help with depression as well. 113
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@ShamanMirror4 years ago Thank you, Dr. Campbell, for your care and service.
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@unibunnycorn40484 years ago Thank you for posting unbiased data and it’s sources- 🙏
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@malcolmswan23814 years ago There once was a curate from Kew
Who kept a small cat in a pew.
He taught it to speak
Alphabetical Greek,
But it never got further than mew. ... 26
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@hisalone71664 years ago I’ve been taking it ever since you mentioned the facts. Blessings! Beverly 11
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@exploringwithmicaela93014 years ago My Doctor recently told me I had a vitamin D deficiency and recommended 2000 IU a day. A friend from Australia recommends 5000 IU. Thank you for showing me how to convert to mcg. Liquid D3 (which I would prefer) is currently sold out in South Texas. The Natural Grocers have lozenge forms available in different flavors. Insurance typically doesn’t cover it. I just hope that it doesn’t sell out completely before I get there. This, to me, was one of the most important videos you have made. It clarified many things for me. Thank you! ...
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@Sky926514 years ago D and zinc, older Americans almost all suffer from D low levels due to a reduction of D production as you age. Might as well increase C while you are at it 12