They were saying they think this is why some BME communities are more likely to suffer. But it would also impact older people who cannot absorb so much of the vitamin. At least we have plenty of sunshine right now.
We’ve taken full advantage of the sunny weather too, sitting outside playing Scrabble. The overall score so far is 4-2.
to Marge? Or is she letting you win? 
I wonder if those who almost completely cover their face and body, are better protected or more susceptible because of lack of sunlight or because the virus gets into the fabric of their clothes if not washed regularly?
I don’t mean in a racist or culturist way, just wondering if it would help for us all to cover up.
Are there any statistics available?
Other suggestions…apparently a significant number of those who have died were non smokers, so they are sticking nicotine patches on people to test the theory!!! :shock:
We’ll all end up on vitamin D and ciggies!!!
She must be letting me win.
If it had been the other way around, I wouldn’t have mentioned it!
I’ve been trying, on and off, for ages to find out how much skin needs to be exposed (and for how long) before your body has had enough sunlight to make sufficient vit D for the day. Even my GP couldn’t give me a definitive answer.
Re: ciggies - V and I will just have to increase our daily intake from 1 back to 10 a day then. 
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Gary Lineker and Gary Neville have had their test results back and both have come back positive for STUPID
Covid-19 X
Common Cold X
Intelligence X
Stupid 
I am not a Doctor BUT
Vitamin D supress Vitamin F which bolsters the immune system.
Gary who? and
Gary who?
I love it. A test for STUPID. 
[SIZE=“4”]Sunshine vitamin[/SIZE]
[I]Vitamin D is sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin” because it’s produced in your skin in response to sunlight. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D-1, D-2, and D-3.
Your body produces vitamin D naturally when it’s directly exposed to sunlight. You can also get it through certain foods and supplements to ensure adequate levels of the vitamin in your blood.
Vitamin D has several important functions. Perhaps the most vital are regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and facilitating normal immune system function. Getting a sufficient amount of vitamin D is important for normal growth and development of bones and teeth, as well as improved resistance against certain diseases.
If your body doesn’t get enough vitamin D, you’re at risk of developing bone abnormalities such as soft bones (osteomalacia) or fragile bones (osteoporosis).
Here are three more surprising benefits of vitamin D.
- Vitamin D fights disease
In addition to its primary benefits, research suggests that vitamin D may also play a role in:
reducing your risk of multiple sclerosis, according to a 2006 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association
decreasing your chance of developing heart disease, according to 2008 findings published in CirculationTrusted Source
helping to reduce your likelihood of developing the flu, according to 2010 research published in the American Journal of Clinical NutritionTrusted Source
2. Vitamin D reduces depression
Research has shown that vitamin D might play an important role in regulating mood and warding off depression. In one study, scientists found that people with depression who received vitamin D supplements noticed an improvement in their symptoms.
In another study of people with fibromyalgia, researchers found vitamin D deficiency was more common in those who were also experiencing anxiety and depression.
- Vitamin D boosts weight loss
Consider adding vitamin D supplements to your diet if you’re trying to lose weight or prevent heart disease. You can find a great selection of vitamin D supplements on Amazon.com.
In one study, people taking a daily calcium and vitamin D supplement were able to lose more weight than subjects taking a placebo supplement. The scientists said the extra calcium and vitamin D had an appetite-suppressing effect.
In another study, overweight people who took a daily vitamin D supplement improved their heart disease risk markers.
Beware of D-ficiency
Many factors can affect your ability to get sufficient amounts of vitamin D through the sun alone. These factors include:
Being in an area with high pollution
Using sunscreen
Spending more time indoors
Living in big cities where buildings block sunlight
Having darker skin. (The higher the levels of melanin, the less vitamin D the skin can absorb.)
These factors contribute to vitamin D deficiency in an increasing number of people. That’s why it’s important to get some of your vitamin D from sources besides sunlight.
The symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency in adults include:
tiredness, aches and pains, and a general sense of not feeling well
severe bone or muscle pain or weakness that may cause difficulty climbing stairs or getting up from the floor or a low chair, or cause you to walk with a waddling gait
stress fractures, especially in your legs, pelvis, and hips
Doctors can diagnose a vitamin D deficiency by performing a simple blood test. If you have a deficiency, your doctor may order X-rays to check the strength of your bones.
If you’re diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency, your doctor will likely recommend you take daily vitamin D supplements. If you have a severe deficiency, they may instead recommend high-dose vitamin D tablets or liquids. You should also make sure to get vitamin D through sunlight and the foods you eat.
Food sources of vitamin D
Few foods contain vitamin D naturally. Because of this, some foods are fortified. This means that vitamin D has been added. Foods that contain vitamin D include:
salmon
sardines
egg yolk
shrimp
milk (fortified)
cereal (fortified)
yogurt (fortified)
orange juice (fortified)
It can be hard to get enough vitamin D each day through sun exposure and food alone, so taking vitamin D supplements can help.[/I]
Vit F is suppressed by to much Vit D
But Vit F bolsters your immune system against Virus.
In all fairness, don’t you think we can now stop calling it the Chinese Virus?
The U.S. is the epicenter, and we have done everything in our power to sustain and spread the infections.
Call it what it is; The great American virus. We’re #1
Where did it start?
Who ‘invented’ it?
Absolutely not. What an outrageous thing to say. :twisted:
Any fool knows damn well that the virus started in China.
This says vitamin F is part of vitamin D
I thought it was Vitamin K & D that you have to be taking together because of the effects on calcium. In any case nobody should take too many fat soluble vitamins or it can lead to toxicity.
it should be called the “hot potato” virus
The Ruby Princess left Port Kembla (Wollongong) yesterday, believed to be going to the Philippines. Carnival Cruise line donated $50000 to the Port Kembla Mission for Seamen.
Half of the 1000 crew have been flown home after all the crew were tested for Covid19
It is the last cruise ship in Australian waters
