Recent news reports of research claiming vitamin D supplements can boost the immune system as well as the health of bones, has raised questions for\u00a0how people with ME can obtain enough of this vital nutrient.<\/p>\n
Get vitamin D from:<\/strong><\/p>\n More info about the recent research:<\/strong><\/p>\n BBC news<\/strong> report, by James Gallagher, 16 Feb 2017: Vitamin D pills ‘could stop colds or flu’<\/a><\/p>\n Vitamin D supplements could spare more than three million people from colds or flu in the UK each year, researchers claim. The sunshine vitamin is vital for healthy bones, but also has a role in the immune system.<\/p>\n The analysis, published in the British Medical Journal, argues food should be fortified with the vitamin.<\/p>\n But Public Health England (PHE) says the infections data is not conclusive, although it does recommend supplements. These, it says, should be taken for improved bone and muscle health.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Independent:<\/strong> Vitamin D supplements ‘the key to beating colds and flu’, study finds<\/a><\/p>\n ITV news<\/strong>: Vitamin D pills ‘key to beating colds and flu’ says study<\/a><\/p>\n Guardian<\/strong>: Vitamin D ‘proved to cut risk of colds and flu’ <\/a><\/p>\n ME Association<\/strong>: Vitamin D supplements may help to prevent viral and bacterial infections<\/a><\/p>\n More info about Vitamin D and other supplements:<\/strong><\/p>\n Independent<\/strong>: Five ways to boost your Vitamin D levels<\/a><\/p>\n Dr Lapp’s Recommendations on Supplements<\/a><\/p>\n Independent<\/strong>: Can you get a suntan and absorb vitamin D through a window? <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Recent news reports of research claiming vitamin D supplements can boost the immune system as well as the health of bones, has raised questions for\u00a0how people with ME can obtain enough of this vital nutrient. Get vitamin D from: sunshine, … Continue reading \n