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Vitamin D3 reduces the incidence of flu

Nice study from a few years ago found that a low dose vitamin D3 (1200 IU) significantly reduced the relative risk of the flu in school age children.  Also of note, a significant reduction in asthma attacks in those children with asthma were significantly reduced in the vitamin D3 treated group.  One interesting thing about this study was that they did not check prior or during the study if vitamin D deficiency was even present.  This study was conducted in Japan

In this article we covered Flu Symptoms And Home Remedies. Influenza is a common respiratory illness that affects people from all age groups. Flu symptoms include a runny nose, sore throat, catarrh, and headache. Home remedies for flu are being used for centuries and have proven to be effective.

Influenza is a highly contagious, respiratory illness that affects people from all age groups and geographic backgrounds. In temperate regions, it occurs mostly in the winter months. There is no clear seasonal pattern in tropical climates. It varies in its severity from person to person. Sometimes, it presents as a mild, temporary infection. Other times, it can cause complications like red urine and ultimately lead to death. Influenza causes approximately 375,000 deaths worldwide each year.