How does Vitamin D help prevent Swine Flu? Be patient, I will get to it in a minute.

The Swine Flu is on everyones mind. Companies schools and households are taking precautionary measures to keep from contracting it. Every time you turn on the news you see a line of people or cars in hopes of receiving the latest batch of the H1N1 Vaccine.

Vitamin D helps in the prevention of the swine flu by kick starting your immune system to help fight against microorganisms. If your body is deficient in Vitamin D your immune system has difficulty doing its job of keeping you healthy. If you are an individual who is constantly sick you might consider evaluating your Vitamin D consumption. Thousands and thousands of people die each year from being Vitamin D deficient and having influenza.

Breakfast

Cereals, Oatmeal 325 IU

Lunch/ Dinner

Fish Oil and Cod Liver- 10,000 IU

Mushrooms, Shitake, dried 1,660 IU

Fish, Herring, Atlantic 1,628 IU

Consult a professional regarding daily vitamin D requirements.

Much talk has arisen about the 1918 influenza pandemic. The main cause of death during the pandemic was inflamation. Vitamin D's preventatative properties not only help you from getting the swine flu but its properties also stop your immune system from overreacting and causing one to die from inflamation.

Helpful preventative tips-

Wash your hands as much as possible.

Avoid touching your nose and mouth.

Drink plenty of fluids and excercise.

But whatever you do make sure you eat foods rich in Vitamin D and get 5-15 minutes of sunlight a 2-3 times a week!