Vitamin D helps the immune system produce a natural antiviral.
The more we uncover in the functioning of the immune system, the more in awe I become. The human body produces its own antiviral which directly punctures the envelope of viruses as a natural defence.
The specific peptide is Cathelicidin LL-37 which can damage viruses and bacteria. It is part of the innate immune system of mucosal linings to fight infection early.
Like a bullet (in the picture) these small proteins reduce the capability of viruses to infect cells.
One of the most important regulators of this critical peptide is Vitamin D.
Lesson from the pandemic:
Our challenge as humanity is to learn how to support the body to make and keep itself well. Single drugs can never replicate the intricate workings of the human body.
Let us humbly learn how to support this remarkable gift.
Connection between vitamin D and LL37
Read first paper here >
What is Cathelicidin LL-37?
Read second paper here >