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Could Vitamin D be defense against coronavirus?

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman wants CDC to investigate

Could Vitamin D be defense against coronavirus?

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman wants CDC to investigate

CONGRESSMAN WHO WANTS THE CDC TO LOOK INTO A POSSIBLE CONNECTION. >> THE CONGRESSMAN CITED TWO RECENT STUDIES FROM NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AND TRINITY COLLEGE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND. THAT LINKED LOWER LEVELS OF VITAMIN D TO HIGHER COVID-19 DEATH RATES. WE CAN EASILY GET VITAMIN D FROM THE SUN OR OVER-THE-COUNTER SUPPLEMENTS. THE CONGRESSMAN WANTS THE CDC TO LOOK INTO THIS. >> I THINK TOO MANY OF THE EXPERTS IN WASHINGTON ARE JUST TALKING ABOUT A VACCINE THAT MAY OR MAY NOT HAPPEN SOMEDAY. WE CAN SAVE LIVES BY TAKING MORE VITAMIN D TODAY. >> YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH A DOCTOR BEFORE CHANGING ANY PART OF YOUR ROUTINE OR REGIMEN. NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS SAY MORE ANALYSIS IS NECESSARY IN THE STUDY AND CONGRESSMAN GROSSMAN HOPES OTHER LAWMAKERS WILL JOIN HIM IN EXPLORING THIS POTENTIAL PROTECTION AGA
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Could Vitamin D be defense against coronavirus?

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman wants CDC to investigate

A Wisconsin congressman wants the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate a possible connection between Vitamin D and the coronvirus. Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinRepublican U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, of Juneau, cited two recent studies from Northwestern University and Trinity College in Dublin.The research linked low levels of Vitamin D to higher COVID-19 death rates."I think too many of the experts in Washington are just talking about a vaccine that may or may not happen someday, but we can save lives by taking more Vitamin D today,” Grothman told WISN 12 News.People can easily get Vitamin D from the sun and from over-the-counter supplements but should consult their doctor first. "We've been told our whole life that Vitamin D correlates with a strong immune system," Grothman said. Northwestern University researchers also said more analysis is necessary.Grothman hopes other lawmakers join him in exploring this potential protection against COVID-19.Sign up for coronavirus email alerts from WISNGet breaking news alerts with the WISN 12 app.Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

A Wisconsin congressman wants the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate a possible connection between Vitamin D and the coronvirus.

Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin

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Republican U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, of Juneau, cited two recent studies from Northwestern University and Trinity College in Dublin.

The research linked low levels of Vitamin D to higher COVID-19 death rates.

"I think too many of the experts in Washington are just talking about a vaccine that may or may not happen someday, but we can save lives by taking more Vitamin D today,” Grothman told WISN 12 News.

People can easily get Vitamin D from the sun and from over-the-counter supplements but should consult their doctor first.

"We've been told our whole life that Vitamin D correlates with a strong immune system," Grothman said.

Northwestern University researchers also said more analysis is necessary.

Grothman hopes other lawmakers join him in exploring this potential protection against COVID-19.

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