Vitamin D and Autoimmune Disease

Vitamin D and Autoimmune Disease 25871 participants, consisting of 12786 men ≥50 years and 13085 women ≥55 years at enrollment. Eligible participants, recruited throughout the US, were required to limit vitamin D use from outside sources to no more than 800 IU/day, and to forgo the use of fish oil supplements. 4 subgroups 1. Omega 3 Placebo/Vitamin D Placebo 2. Omega 3 Placebo/Vitamin D Active 3. Omega 3 Active/Vitamin D Active 4. Omega 3 Active/Vitamin D Placebo Vitamin D supplementation for five years, with or without omega 3 fatty acids, reduced autoimmune disease by 22%, while omega 3 fatty acid supplementation with or without vitamin D reduced the autoimmune disease rate by 15% (not statistically significant). Here is the link to the study This study of more than 25000 older adults in the US provides evidence that daily supplementation with 2000 IU/day vitamin D or a combination of vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids for five years reduces autoimmune disease incidence, with more pronounced effects found after two years of supplementation. Vitamin D receptors are found at high density on dendritic cells, T and B lymphocytes and macrophages, whose functions are dramatically affected by activated 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D binding Cholecalciferol (D3) 2000 IU/day---Placebo soybean oil Marine omega 3 fatty acid 1000mg containing EPA 460, DHA 380--Placebo olive oil Fish oil source Pronova BioPharma the maker of Lovava(Ethyl Ester form) Vit D source Pharmavite LLC-Maker of Nature Made Link to the research article https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/376/b... Dr. Jin Sung is a Chiropractic Physician who specializes in the management of complex chronic conditions in Massachusetts, 30 minutes north of Boston. He utilizes natural and alternative therapies to help manage complex cases such as Hashimoto's, autoimmune conditions, IBS, SIBO, chronic fatigue, brain fog, early Alzheimer's, etc. www.DrJinSung.com   / drjinwsung   Office Contact 978 688-6999 www.DrJinSung.com   / drjinwsung   SEARCH on Dr. Sung's Online Store--https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drj... Vitamin D3+K2 Dr. Sung's Online Supplement Dispensary-conditions apply. Certain companies will require a prescription from Dr. Sung. The content of this video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with your physician before embarking on any dietary changes or taking any nutritional supplements.