[Maverick68]

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[dangerdoc]

I would like to see some good experimental data regarding vitamin D and influenza.

There have been some small studies that were interesting and a lot of anecdotal information but we need to see a good double blinded study with a large population.

[theFIRMbss]

> ...Vitamin D is perhaps the single most powerful nutrient in the known universe for preventing influenza, and yet the Obama White House won't dare utter a word about it to the American people...It begs the question: Why the silence?

Is there anything
that's _not_ a conspiracy
hatched by the White House?

[mad_as_he$$]

bttt

[Melas]

Pure quackery.

[GulfBreeze]

So what are they suggesting people do in this article to prevent influenza? What sort of vitamin D suppliment are they encouraging?

[luckystarmom]

My daughter has low vitamin D due to anti-seizure medication stripping it out of her. Because of that, I started doing research into vitamin D.

I decided that all of my family would go on vitamin D supplements after I read information on it. My daughter is on the highest amount.

We’ll see if it helps any this year.

[ExpatGator]

Two groups of crazies that you can expect to hear from in the discussion of any medical issue:

1) Democrats who want your money and to rule your life.

2) “Natural Medicine” Flakes who just want your money.

[mlizzy]

I'm unfamiliar with this particular site but will do look-see (thanks for posting!), but today alone I received three pieces of correspondence regarding vitamin D and swine flu. Here's another article from a site I visit often: Dr. Mercola

[Islander7]

Here is a great little book on the 1918 flu out break and natural herbs that can be effective today.

As a bonus, the cover photo is by yours truly!

(I get nothing if you decide to purchase the book. This link is posted as a service to my fellow FReepers.)

HERBS & Influenza

[albie]

Beck says that he expects a major “event” to happen. This is probably it. Swine Flu=Gummit to the rescue!

[albie]

How to Avoid The H1N1 Swine Flu With Vitamins And Supplements
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By mrasey

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Article Rating: (3 Ratings) Vitamins are actually really effective at treating the flu, including the swine flu.With California declaring a state of emergency due to the recent swine flu outbreak and the CDC announcing the first US deaths due to the H1N1 flu—also known as the swine flu—now is the time to pay extra attention to your health. A strong immune system can prevent the swine flu and you can strengthen your immune system by taking the following vitamins and supplements.

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Difficulty: Moderately EasyInstructions
Step 1 Take Vitamin D which improves immunity to H1N1 flu by increasing production of antimicrobial agents in the body. These antimicrobials can fight swine flu and other types of influenza. It’s no coincidence that flu season coincides with the lowest annual levels of Vitamin D. To ramp up your immune system, take 2000-5000 mg a day of Vitamin D. The best form of Vitamin D to use is D3.

Step 2 Take Vitamin C as it not only boosts levels of infection fighting white blood cells, but it also increases the number of interferon antibodies which work to keep the swine flu from even entering cells. Aim for 200 mg ingested over the course of day either in food or supplements.

Step 3Take Vitamin E which fosters production of natural killer cells that seek out and destroy swine flu germs. It’s hard to eat enough food to reach therapeutic levels of Vitamin E, so consider a supplemental dose between 100-400 mg.

Step 4 Eat foods rich in Vitamin A to boost immune response, however, because high levels can be toxic, avoid supplements and eat your carrots. Be especially careful of Vitamin A intake if you are pregnant as high levels can hurt a fetus.

Step 5 Eat foods rich in bioflavonoids. Bioflavonoids fill up cell receptor sites so H1N1 flu germs can’t get into your cells and cause infection. Bioflavonoids are found in white and green teas, wine, dark chocolate, peppers, garlic, blueberries, and citrus fruits. For best results, combine with foods rich in vitamin C and calcium.

Step 6Take a zinc supplement. Zinc doesn’t just increase immune response, it makes it fight the swine flu more aggressively. Supplement with 15 to 25 mg a day and don’t go over 75 mg as that can actually weaken your immune system.

[immadashell]

Is it just my imagination or have we been in this "pandemic" since the beginning of the year? Is it just my imagination or have we heard about every "victim" (both domestic and foreign) contracting this disease? Is it just my imagination or are the Obsolete Media counting each unfortunate who has died with the same fervor they reported each U.S. military death (both combat and non-combat related) in Iraq? Is it my imagination or is this feeling I have real that the libs are going to promote this "pandemic" in order to get KennedyCare passed?

[Drango]

It’s a hard choice but I’d believe the White House before most of this quackery.

[Don Corleone]

Sounds like the govt. is setting up a reason for more takeover power. I trust NOTHING coming out of the news media anymore. Nothing!

[Twotone]

There was another thread not too long ago here...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2321582/posts

on the benefits of Vitamin D on diabetes.

[MarMema]

In 1918 they made use of cinnamon.

[sneakers]

bttt

[sneakers]

“Snap!” to potentially useful information regarding Swine Flu preparedness.

[DollyCali]

D Ping! D Bump!

this is the sort of thing I used to ping (or send Email info regarding) to our Gretchen~~~