Vitamin D Archives : Dr. Zaidi

Vitamin D – the sunshine vitamin – has amazing health benefits. Not only does it strengthen the bones, it also affects every other system in our body. For example, it modulates the immune system to function optimally. In this way it helps to fight off infections. At the same time, it prevents overstimulation of the immune system. By doing so, it may prevent Cytokine Storm in COVID-19 patients.

Similarly, it may prevent as well as help treat autoimmune disorders such as Type 1 diabetes, asthma, eczema, Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Lupus, M.S., etc.

Lack of Awareness

Unfortunately, most people including many physicians are not fully aware of the wide range of health benefits of Vitamin D. Why? Because these are relatively new findings thanks to many investigators – like Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi – who have done extensive clinical research in this field in the past three decades. Subsequently, they realized this important vitamin may be able to prevent so many diseases.

Power Of Vitamin D

Based on his extensive clinical findings, Dr. Zaidi published “Power Of Vitamin D” in 2010, which has been a best seller at Amazon. In addition, it has been translated into several foreign languages. Suffice it to say, this book has become an authentic source of scientific yet practical information on this important vitamin all around the world.

In this post, Dr. Zaidi explains and quotes scientific studies on how Vitamin D deficiency is linked to an increased risk of getting COVID and dying from it. He then elaborates on credible scientific evidence that shows Vitamin D3 supplements in high doses may be able to prevent COVID. In addition, it may reduce your risk of dying from COVID.

What Dose?

Dr. Zaidi explains what dose of Vitamin D3 to take in order to prevent COVID and what dose to take if you develop COVID.

Compelling scientific evidence shows Vitamin D3 supplementation may prevent you from catching a Cold or the Flu. Even more importantly, it may help you recover if you do come down with a Cold or flu. However, dose is important. What dose of Vitamin D should you take in order to prevent / treat a Cold and Flu? Dr. Zaidi answers in this post.

A number of scientific studies clearly show a link between Vitamin D deficiency and a high risk of cancer. This is especially true about cancers of the breast, colon and prostate, the three most common cancers in the US.

Dr. Zaidi elaborates on these studies. Then, he guides you on how to reduce your risk for cancer.

Vitamin D3 should be taken in combination with Vitamin K2. Why? Because these two vitamins act in concert to provide us with amazing benefits especially on the bones, heart and for cancer prevention. In addition Vitamin K2 prevents deposition of calcium in the blood vessels. Moreover, it works alongside Vitamin D to incorporate calcium in the bones, where it belongs.

Scientific Evidence

Can you reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis by taking Vitamin D3 (and K2) supplements? Dr. Zaidi elaborates on the scientific studies that clearly show these amazing health benefits of Vitamin D3 and K2.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which your own immune system goes haywire. Then, it starts to attack your own insulin-producing cells as if they are foreign to your body and must be destroyed.

Mounting scientific evidence show a link between Vitamin D deficiency and the risk of developing Type 1 diabetes. In this post, Dr. Zaidi discusses the landmark clinical studies showing the link between Vitamin D deficiency and high risk of suffering from Type 1 diabetes.

Can Vitamin D deficiency be a risk factor in causing autism? Is there credible evidence for a link between low Vitamin D and autism? For years, scientists have pondered over these questions.

Finally a well-designed clinical trial answered these questions. Dr. Zaidi highlights the findings of this excellent study that clearly links Vitamin D deficiency to an increased risk of autism.

Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Serious Health Consequences

Most people are low in this important vitamin. You may wonder why so many people suffer from Vitamin D deficiency.

In this YouTube video, Dr. Zaidi’s elaborates on the causes of Vitamin D deficiency. Then, he explains its health consequences which include common diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, heart disease, high blood pressure, weak bones, muscle aches and pain, chronic fatigue, depression, skin disorders.

Afterwards, he gives practical tips on how you can increase the level of this crucial vitamin safely without the risk of toxicity.

Vitamin D Deficiency and Diabetes

Diabetes- both Type 1 and Type 2 – may be linked to Vitamin D deficiency, a fact most individuals as well as physicians are not aware of. In this YouTube video, Dr. Zaidi elaborates on the excellent scientific studies that clearly establish this link.

Vitamin D Toxicity – Myths versus Facts

There is so much misleading information about Vitamin D toxicity. As a result, most people do not take the correct dose. Hence, they continue to stay low in this vitamin which is so crucial for our overall health.

In this YouTube video, Dr. Zaidi talks about Vitamin D toxicity. What are its symptoms and how frequent it is? More importantly, he discusses how to prevent it.

Pains, Aches and Chronic Fatigue due to Vitamin D Deficiency-A Real Story

In this YouTube video, Dr. Zaidi shares a real case history from his clinical practice. This case study illustrates how frequently physicians – even at prestigious medical centers – miss the diagnosis of Vitamin D deficiency as a cause of chronic fatigue, body aches and pains.