Scientists find vitamin D crucial in human immune response to tuberculosis

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ED. Note: This is a mainstream medical report that focuses only on TB. I wonder when they'll realize it boosts immunity for flus and more - oh, that would spoil the flu vaccine push.


'Vitamin D -- a natural hormone, rather than a vitamin-- is known to be instrumental in , but also may protect against cancer and , as well as fight infections.'

Published online Oct. 12 in the peer-reviewed journal, Science Translational Medicine, researchers examined the mechanisms that govern the immune system's ability to kill or inhibit the growth of pathogens such as M. tuberculosis, the bacteria causing tuberculosis.'

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