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Vitamin D can ‘turn off’ lung inflammation

November 26, 2021

A new joint study by Purdue University and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) demonstrates how an active metabolite of vitamin D — not a form sold OTC — is involved in “switching off” inflammation in the body during infections such as COVID-19.

Vitamin D can ‘turn off’ lung inflammation

Vitamin D may ‘turn off’ pneumonia

November 26, 2021

The results, while interesting, should not be taken to indicate that vitamin D is beneficial for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 or that it is a substitute for other preventive and effective means of COVID-19 prevention, including vaccines. , masks, and social distancing.” – dr. Ben Afzali and Dr. Majid Kazemian

Vitamin D may ‘turn off’ pneumonia

We're Learning More About The Link Between Vitamin D & Inflammatory Pathways: Here's The Deal*

November 24, 2021

We know there's something up with the body's inflammatory response and vitamin D—but just what is the link?

We're Learning More About The Link Between Vitamin D & Inflammatory Pathways: Here's The Deal*

Scientists Explain How Vitamin D Functions To Reduce Inflammation

November 19, 2021

Researchers of Purdue University, Indiana, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have recently gained key insights into how vitamin D works to reduce inflammation caused by immune cells that might be relevant to the responses during severe COVID-19.

Scientists Explain How Vitamin D Functions To Reduce Inflammation

Vitamin D Metabolite Involved in Shutting Down Inflammation

November 19, 2021

Majid Kazemian and a team of scientists have discovered that a form of vitamin D (not the over-the-counter pills) could help combat the inflammation in cells of people with severe cases of COVID-19

Vitamin D Metabolite Involved in Shutting Down Inflammation

Scientists explore link between vitamin D, inflammation in Covid patients

November 19, 2021

Study demonstrates mechanism by which vitamin D reduces inflammation caused by T cells.

Scientists explore link between vitamin D, inflammation in Covid patients

Researchers study the link between vitamin D and inflammation

November 18, 2021

Majid Kazemian and a team of scientists have discovered that a form of vitamin D (not the over-the-counter pills) could help combat the inflammation in cells of people with severe cases of COVID-19.

Researchers study the link between vitamin D and inflammation

Latest COVID-19 data from Indiana State Department of Health

November 18, 2021

3,481 more Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19; those tests were recorded between Nov. 12 and Nov. 16. A total of 1,061,791 Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19 since March 2020.

Latest COVID-19 data from Indiana State Department of Health

Holiday traffic jams could be prevented by ‘smart concrete’

November 18, 2021

Luna Lu’s research is enabling concrete-paved roads to prevent and repair their own damage.

Holiday traffic jams could be prevented by ‘smart concrete’

Study reveals mechanism that vitamin D reduces inflammation caused by immune cells

November 18, 2021

Research has revealed an underlying mechanism by which vitamin D reduces inflammation caused T cells. These cells are crucial to the immune system and are a part of the immune response against COVID-19.

Study reveals mechanism that vitamin D reduces inflammation caused by immune cells