Why Vitamin D Matters for Blood Clots in COVID-19
Researchers compared 113 COVID-19 patients and 97 people with Hepatitis C to understand how vitamin D affects blood platelets—tiny cells that help form clots. …
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How Fish Guts Fight Viruses in Different Sections
Scientists studied how largemouth bass protect themselves from viral infections by looking at different parts of their digestive system. They discovered that …
Read MoreTiny Zinc Particles May Boost Your Body's Virus-Fighting Power
Scientists discovered that a special form of zinc—made into tiny particles called nano-zinc—might help your body fight viruses better. In this study, …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Chickens Fight Respiratory Virus
Scientists studied how a special form of vitamin D affects chicken cells infected with a common respiratory virus. They found that when cells were treated with …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D and Female Hormones Help Fight COVID-19?
Researchers discovered that two natural substances in our bodies—vitamin D and the female hormone estrogen—may help protect cells from COVID-19 infection. …
Read MoreHow Ocean Viruses Help Release Vitamin B12 for Marine Life
Scientists discovered an interesting way that vitamin B12 gets released into the ocean. Certain bacteria make vitamin B12 but don't naturally share it. When …
Read MoreHow a Virus May Affect Your Body's Vitamin B2 Processing
Scientists discovered that a virus called hepatitis E, which can spread from pigs to humans, may interfere with how your body uses vitamin B2 (also called …
Read MoreVitamin D's Secret Weapon Against COVID-19 Virus
Scientists discovered that vitamin D helps your body make a special protein called LL-37 that can fight the COVID-19 virus in multiple ways. In lab tests, …
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