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To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (155142)	3/24/2020 2:06:04 PM
From: Pogeu Mahone	Respond to of 219522

Eat real food and you do not have to worry about K! The Best 15 Foods for Vitamin K Vitamin K is a necessary nutrient. It helps build and maintain healthy bones. The vitamin’s biggest claim to fame is its role in helping blood clotting, known as “coagulation.” In fact, the “K” comes from the German word for blood clotting, koagulation. Leafy green vegetables contain the highest amounts of vitamin K, but there are many other good sources. On average, adult women need 90 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin K per day and adult men need 120 mcg. Note: If you take blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin), your intake of this nutrient may affect the dosage of your medication. Check with your doctor and speak with a dietitian to understand the proper daily value of vitamin K for you. Here’s the full list of foods packed with vitamin K: kalecollard greensspinachturnip greensBrussels sproutsbroccoliasparaguslettucesauerkrautsoybeansedamamepicklespumpkinpine nutsblueberries1. Kale565 mcg per 1/2 cup, cooked Vitamin K helps in blood clotting by enabling your body to make proteins involved in the blood clotting process. Clotting is important because it helps prevent your body from bleeding too much. Kale is the vitamin K king. It’s known as one of the superfoods. Rightfully so, because it’s also rich in calcium, potassium, and folate, among other vitamins and minerals. 2. Collard greens530 mcg per 1/2 cup, boiled In addition to its role in clotting, vitamin K helps in bone growth. Some studiesTrusted Source have also linked low vitamin K intake to the development of osteoporosis, which results in fragile bones that can break easily. To get a healthy dose, try out this vegetarian collard greens recipe. 3. Spinach 444 mcg per 1/2 cup, cooked Spinach is filled with all sorts of nutritional goodness, including vitamins A, B and E, plus magnesium, folate, and iron. A half cup of cooked spinach contains about three times as much vitamin K as a cup of raw spinach does, but one raw serving is still plenty for one day. 4. Turnip greens425 mcg per 1/2 cup, cooked Turnip greens are used in popular side dishes in the Southeastern United States. Turnip greens are also high in calcium, which helps strengthen bones. Mustard greens and beet greens also contain high levels of vitamin K. The bulbous part of the turnip that grows underground is nutritious, too. 5. Brussels sprouts150 mcg per 1/2 cup, cooked Kids may not love the idea of Brussels sprouts, but many recipes can make them taste really good. Give this crispy garlic Brussels sprouts with Sriracha aioli recipe a try. 6. Broccoli85 mcg per 1/2 cup, cooked There are all sorts of ways to prepare broccoli. Whatever your recipe, try cooking it with canola oil or olive oil, not only to add flavor but to boost the vitamin K content as well. A tablespoon of either contains about 10 mcg of vitamin K. 7. Asparagus72 mcg per 1/2 cup, cooked ADVERTISEMENT Personalized vitamin packs that support your lifestyle Take a fun quiz to get your customized, doctor-approved recommendations today LEARN MORE Four spears of asparagus packs about 40 mcg of vitamin K. Add a little olive oil and you’re up to about half of an adequate daily intake. Keep in mind that eating a lot of vitamin K-rich food in one day won’t do you good for an extended period. The body doesn’t absorb much vitamin K from foods and flushes it out pretty quickly. 8. Lettuce60 mcg per serving (1/2 head of iceberg or 1 cup of romaine) Lettuce is probably the most popular source of vitamin K in American diets. It’s available at salad bars and grocery stores across the country in different varieties, including iceberg, romaine, green leaf, and bibb. 9. Sauerkraut56 mcg per 1/2 cup Pile your hot dog or sausage high with sauerkraut. You’ll get a nice punch of protein, too. Sauerkraut is readily available at many local eateries or chains. 10. Soybeans43 mcg per 1/2 cup, roasted There are two main kinds of vitamin K, known as vitamin K-1 (phylloquinone) and K-2 (menaquinones). K-1 comes from plants, while K-2 exists is smaller amounts in animal-based foods and fermented foods, such as cheese. Soybeans and soybean oil contain more of the K-2 kind as well. 11. Edamame25 mcg per 1/2 cup, boiled Edamame is popular in Japanese cuisine. It’s simply soybeans that come in pods. They make for a nice, crunchy snack when you and add some light salt and pepper. 12. Pickles 25 mcg per cucumber dill or kosher dill pickle Pickles contain nearly 0 calories (5 in a kosher pickle), making it another very healthy (and crunchy) way to get a vitamin K fill. The human body actually produces some vitamin K-2 by itself, but we need more from food to reach proper levels. 13. Pumpkin20 mcg per ½ cup canned Save this one for the fall weather and Halloween. Check out these 50 recipe ideas for canned pumpkin, from soup to overnight oats. 14. Pine nuts15 mcg per ounce Pine nuts work well in salads to add some crunch. If you’re not in the mood for a salad, give another nut a try: 1 ounce of dry roasted cashews contains 10 mcg of vitamin K. 15. Blueberries14 mcg per 1/2 cup Finally, a fruit. Learn more: 4 health benefits of blueberries » The bottom lineOne last popular source of Vitamin K? Multivitamin supplements or a vitamin K tablet. Just remember to always speak with your doctor about adding vitamins to your daily regimen, even if you buy it over the counter. ADVERTISEMENT Accurate home vitamin tests with secure online results Test your vitamin B-12, D, and folate levels from home with LetsGetChecked. Get free shipping, medical support, and secure online results within 5 days. LEARN MORE 8 sourcescollapsed FEEDBACK:

To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (155142)	3/24/2020 2:14:06 PM
From: Pogeu Mahone	1 Recommendation Recommended By Secret_Agent_Man Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 219522

Haim Dr. Michael Holick says he could eliminate at least 50 % of all health care cost if he was free to speak his mind armed with his knowledge. He would lose his ability to practice medicine as his insurance companies would cancel his coverage. Freedumb in America. Right Gersh? I could be mistaken however I believe the wife and I are immune fron corona virus due to our high D levels. She is 120, I am way over 120 but they will not give me a number now as they do not want to encourage me. LOL Last year 160

To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (155142)	3/27/2020 8:49:25 AM
From: Pogeu Mahone	Respond to of 219522

Most of this article is very good until the last line where it tells you to ask your doctor about proper D3 dosing. Why ask a doctor who knows nothing about D3 and looks it up and tells you to take 5000 iu daily? It does not get any dumber that a no-nothing expert. Can Vitamin D Lower Your Risk of COVID-19? Effect on immune health Does it protect against COVID-19? Bottom line Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a number of critical roles in your body. This nutrient is especially important for immune system health, leaving many people to wonder whether supplementing with vitamin D may help reduce the risk of contracting the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. It’s important to note that there’s currently no cure for COVID-19 and no preventive measures other than social distancing and proper hygiene practices can protect you from developing this disease. That said, some research shows that having healthy levels of vitamin D, as well as taking a vitamin D supplement, can help keep your immune system healthy and may protect against respiratory illnesses in general. This article explains how vitamin D affects immune health and how supplementing with this nutrient may help protect against respiratory conditions. Share on Pinterest How does vitamin D affect immune health? Vitamin D is necessary for the proper functioning of your immune system, which is your body’s first line of defense against infection and disease. This vitamin plays a critical role in promoting immune response. It has both anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory properties and is crucial for the activation of immune system defenses ( 1Trusted Source). Vitamin D is known to enhance the function of immune cells, including T-cells and macrophages, that protect your body against pathogens ( 2Trusted Source). In fact, the vitamin is so important for immune function that low levels of vitamin D have been associated with an increased susceptibility to infection, disease, and immune-related disorders ( 3Trusted Source). For example, low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of respiratory diseases, including tuberculosis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as viral and bacterial respiratory infections ( 4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source, 6Trusted Source, 7Trusted Source). What’s more, vitamin D deficiency has been linked to decreased lung function, which may affect your body’s ability to fight respiratory infections ( 8Trusted Source, 9Trusted Source). SUMMARYVitamin D is critical for immune function. A deficiency in this nutrient may compromise immune response and increase your risk of infection and disease. Can taking vitamin D protect against COVID-19? Currently, there’s no cure or treatment for COVID-19. No studies have investigated the effect of vitamin D supplements or vitamin D deficiency on the risk of contracting the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Still, multiple studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency can harm immune function and increase your risk of developing respiratory illnesses ( 10Trusted Source). Additionally, some studies have indicated that vitamin D supplements can enhance immune response and protect against respiratory infections overall. A recent review that included 11,321 people from 14 countries demonstrated that supplementing with vitamin D decreased the risk of acute respiratory infections (ARI) in both those who were deficient in vitamin D and those with adequate levels. Overall, the study showed that vitamin D supplements reduced the risk of developing at least one ARI by 12%. The protective effect was strongest in those with low vitamin D levels ( 11Trusted Source). Moreover, the review found that vitamin D supplements were most effective at protecting against ARI when taken daily or weekly in small doses and less effective when taken in larger, widely spaced doses ( 12Trusted Source). Vitamin D supplements have also been shown to reduce mortality in older adults, who are most at risk for developing respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 ( 13Trusted Source). Keep in mind that there’s no scientific evidence that taking supplemental vitamin D can protect you from developing COVID-19. However, being deficient in vitamin D may increase your susceptibility to overall infection and disease by harming immune function. This is especially worrisome given that many people are deficient in vitamin D, especially older individuals who are most at risk of developing more serious COVID-19-related complications ( 14Trusted Source). For these reasons, it’s a good idea to have your healthcare provider test your vitamin D levels to determine whether you have a deficiency in this important nutrient. Depending on your blood levels, supplementing with 1,000–4,000 IU of vitamin D per day is typically sufficient for most people. However, those with low blood levels will often require much higher doses to increase their levels to an optimal range ( 15Trusted Source). Though recommendations on what constitutes an optimal vitamin D level vary, most experts agree that optimal vitamin D levels lie between 30–60 ng/mL (75–150 nmol/L) ( 16Trusted Source, 17Trusted Source). SUMMARYEvidence that vitamin D supplements reduce the risk of developing COVID-19 is lacking, but having healthy vitamin D levels can enhance immune health. Plus, vitamin D supplements may protect against respiratory infections in general. ADVERTISING The bottom line Vitamin D plays many important roles in your body, including promoting the health of your immune system. Scientific research suggests that supplementing with vitamin D may protect against respiratory infections, especially among those who are deficient in the vitamin. Still, keep in mind that there’s currently no evidence that taking any supplement, including vitamin D, reduces your risk of developing COVID-19 as a result of contracting the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. If you’re interested in supplementing with vitamin D to enhance your overall immune response, consult your healthcare provider for information on proper dosing.