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25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations Are Lower in Patients with Positive PCR for SARS-CoV-2

25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations Are Lower in Patients with Positive PCR for SARS-CoV-2
Abstract
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), with a clinical outcome ranging from mild to severe, including death. To date, it is unclear why some patients develop severe symptoms. Many authors have suggested the involvement of vitamin D in reducing the risk of infections; thus, we retrospectively investigated the 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations in plasma obtained from a cohort of patients from Switzerland. In this cohort, significantly lower 25(OH)D levels (p = 0.004) were found in PCR-positive for SARS-CoV-2 (median value 11.1 ng/mL) patients compared with negative patients (24.6 ng/mL); this was also confirmed by stratifying patients according to age >70 years. On the basis of this preliminary observation, vitamin D supplementation might be a useful measure to reduce the risk of infection. Randomized controlled trials and large population studies should be conducted to evaluate these recommendations and to confirm our preliminary observation. View Full-Text
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The Many Benefits of Chamomile

The Many Benefits of Chamomile

The Greek translation of the word chamomile is kamai-melon or “earth apple”. In Spanish, it’s Manzanilla or “little apple”. The reference to the apple is the result of the apple-like scent of the flowers. 

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Circadian Rhythm, Melatonin and Good Sleep

Circadian Rhythm, Melatonin and Good Sleep
Circadian Rhythm is our 24-hour human clock. It is responsible, in a large part, for our sleep-wake cycle. We humans, as well as animals, plants and even algae, follow this biological rhythm.
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