Vitamin D and immune defense against flu, COVID-19

Vitamin D and immune defense against flu, COVID-19

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Vitamin D plays a vital role in keeping the immune system in fighting form. Dilshad Burman speaks with health expert Bryce Wylde about the role of the sunshine vitamin in defending against viruses and infections.

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