As a medical provider, one way you can help "flatten the curve" of the Coronavirus is by ensuring that patients are getting the correct nutrients to support a healthy immune system. Both vitamins A and D are essential nutrients that help support the body's immune response.

Studies have established the role of vitamin A in regenerating the mucosal membrane in the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, eyes, and genitals, which helps serve as a barrier to infection. Vitamin A is also instrumental in boosting the production of white blood cells, which help clear infections from the bloodstream.

Vitamin D is essential in maintaining innate and adaptive immune responses and may support the antimicrobial properties of mucus membranes. Although the mechanism is not clearly established, vitamin D is known to have anti-viral effects. In 2017, a large prospective trial showed taking vitamin D can reduce the odds of developing respiratory infections by approximately 42%.

BioTE ADK

As part of our Core+ Nutraceuticals, BioTEMedical’s ADK 5 and 10 provide vitamin A and D that the body needs to support healthy immune response, hormone optimization, and healthy bone density. Our formulation also includes Vitamin K2, which is essential in optimizing the benefits of vitamin D in promoting healthy bone density. Based on patient needs, this supplement is formulated in two strengths. BioTE ADK 5 contains 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 per capsule, and BioTE ADK 10 contains 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 per capsule. ADK 5 and 10 include vitamin A as retinyl palmitate, vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol,and vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7.