Better health, less pressure on NHS: 2.5 million vulnerable people to get free supply of Vitamin D in England
Posted by freedomforall 3 years, 4 months ago to Government
"Vulnerable people in England will get a free supply of Vitamin D delivered to their doorstep to help them get through winter and to take some pressure off the NHS, the government has said.
The free Vitamin D supplement will be offered to more than 2.5 million people across England, the government announced.
Care homes will receive supplies automatically. In the meantime, individuals who are on the “extremely vulnerable” list will get a letter inviting them to apply for four months’ worth of supplements to be delivered directly to their homes. The deliveries will be free of charge and begin in January.
Vitamin D helps the body to absorb and use calcium which is vital for bone and muscle health. While the UK government noted that research on the possible link of Vitamin D and Covid-19 is still ongoing, many now need extra supplements more than ever due to the lockdowns.
“Because of the incredible sacrifices made by the British people to control the virus, many of us have spent more time indoors this year and could be deficient in Vitamin D,” Health Secretary Matt Hancock said. He added that staying healthy would “crucially reduce” the pressure on the NHS amid the rise of Covid-19 infections.
Last month, Hancock said the government would increase the public messaging that Vitamin D is good for improving general health and that there is “no downside to taking it.”"
The free Vitamin D supplement will be offered to more than 2.5 million people across England, the government announced.
Care homes will receive supplies automatically. In the meantime, individuals who are on the “extremely vulnerable” list will get a letter inviting them to apply for four months’ worth of supplements to be delivered directly to their homes. The deliveries will be free of charge and begin in January.
Vitamin D helps the body to absorb and use calcium which is vital for bone and muscle health. While the UK government noted that research on the possible link of Vitamin D and Covid-19 is still ongoing, many now need extra supplements more than ever due to the lockdowns.
“Because of the incredible sacrifices made by the British people to control the virus, many of us have spent more time indoors this year and could be deficient in Vitamin D,” Health Secretary Matt Hancock said. He added that staying healthy would “crucially reduce” the pressure on the NHS amid the rise of Covid-19 infections.
Last month, Hancock said the government would increase the public messaging that Vitamin D is good for improving general health and that there is “no downside to taking it.”"
Another example where RT fills in where msm fails.
So what about the Free part?
Even as a lefty Objectivist I would not go for free distribution but spend gov money on information on doses, blood levels and how to determine the amount of supplement recommended for individuals based on things like life-style, age, skin-color, weather and weight.
Note the real, almost secret, benefit/reason is the important role Vit D plays in the human immune system. The press and the gov are keeping a low profile on anything that could reduce the need for big pharma vaccines.
It looks like they are only sending out 400IU and recommending that no one take more than 4000IU on their own.
I've been at 5000IU for months, flirted with 10,000 IU for a bit but thought that might be a bit high.