Winter's shield against viruses and illness: Vitamin D3

Winter can be a wonderful time in many ways, with the snow providing space for cozy winter activities outside and us being able to light the fire inside and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. But as we all know, winter brings other challenges such as a higher risk of flu and colds.

Why not get ahead of the winter season right now and prepare your immune system for what's to come?

It is actually possible to strengthen your immune system already now, by making sure to take enough Vitamin D, for example.

What is vitamin D3?

Vitamin D3 is an essential vitamin that plays a role in the immune system, bone health, and much more.

It is produced naturally in the skin by sunlight, but during the winter months a supplement may be necessary to maintain optimal health.

The immune system and vitamin D3 - your first line of defense against winter viruses

Vitamin D3 helps activate important immune cells like T-cells and macrophages, which play a key role in fighting viruses. When the body has the right nutrients, it is stronger - especially in the winter.

Several studies show that vitamin D3 can increase the body's ability to fight viruses and infections, especially reducing the risk of serious illness from COVID-19. Therefore, in 2020, the Scottish authorities, among others, began giving out FREE vitamin D supplements to vulnerable groups during the winter months.

Studies on Vitamin D3 & COVID-19

• A Spanish study showed that 80% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients had a Vitamin D deficiency.
  
  
• An analysis from Ben Gurion University in Israel has similarly shown a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 infection.
  
  
• A study from Northwestern University in the United States has shown that patients who are deficient in vitamin D have twice the risk of developing life-threatening complications as a result of infection with COVID-19.

Avoid D3 deficiency and protect your health

When we get less sunlight, D3 levels in the body decrease, and this can lead to lower resilience.

With enough D3, you can support your body's natural defenses and reduce inflammation - a key factor in your body's ability to fight infections.

Symptoms of D3 deficiency

• Fatigue and weakness
• Frequent infections
• Muscle pain and weakened bones

Supplementing with D3 can help reduce these risks and give you more energy and protection during the cold months.

Why Aarja's Vitamin D3?

Our Vitamin D3 in the form of a chewable tablet contains the maximum daily dose of Vitamin D3, namely 80 micrograms.

It has a lovely cranberry flavor and contains no unnecessary additives or sugar. It is only sweetened with Xylitol, which is very good for our dental health.

It lasts for a full 3 months, as you only need 1 tablet per day.

Click here to read more about how our vitamin D3 can help you through the winter.

References:

Glen Owen. The elderly and vulnerable will get free Vitamin D from the government. Daily Mail. November 2020

José L Hernandez et al. Vitamin D Status in Hospitalized Patients with SARS-CoV2-Infection. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 27 October 2020

Northwestern University. Vitamin D levels appear to play a role in COVID-19 mortality rates. ScienceDaily. May 2020