Simplifying the Covid Puzzle: How Two Essential Vitamins Fortify the Immune System

Why do some people have a less difficult time with COVID-19, while others end up in the hospital, fighting for their lives? Why do some escape being infected by the virus altogether?

The strength of a person’s immune system is one answer. There are simple, logical things we can do to strengthen our immune systems against new diseases like COVID-19. Doctors McComsey and Myers are at the forefront of SARS-CoV-2 research and have written a book that outlines exactly what we all can do.

Physicians and scientists have recently discovered a pattern among those experiencing the best COVID-19 outcomes: these people have optimal amounts of two key micronutrients, vitamin D and vitamin K2. While they don’t prevent COVID-19, these two vitamins can help your immune system better deal with the disease. Recent studies show that lung damage and thromboembolism, two of the most serious COVID-19 outcomes, have been linked to deficiencies in vitamins D and K2. 

In Simplifying the COVID Puzzle, the authors simply and clearly explore how vitamins D and K2 act as a low-risk, proactive supplement combination.

Dr. Grace McComsey, M.D., FIDSA, is the Vice President of Research and Associate Chief Scientific Officer at University Hospitals (U.H.) Health System in Cleveland, Ohio. She is also Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. A board-certified physician with training in adult and pediatric infectious diseases, Dr. McComsey leads the Clinical Research Center, the U.H. central infrastructure for clinical research within the health system. Dr. McComsey is the author of over 270 peer-reviewed publications in the area of metabolic and cardiovascular complications of HIV infection and its treatment, and is an internationally known researcher in the field of HIV.

Dr. Andrew Myers is a naturopathic physician, in private practice since 1993, with a unique ability to take complex health issues and simplify them. Dr. Myers is considered one of the world's experts in the formulation of dietary supplements and their scientific substantiation. Acting as coordinator for numerous clinical trials, he has evaluated the effectiveness of natural products in the treatment of obesity, prostate disease, and cardiovascular concerns. Speaking to audiences worldwide, Dr. Myers communicates the value of taking simple health measures to promote wellness and inspires people to apply it to their daily lives.