The Vitamin D Hammer: A High-Dose Strategy for Beating the Flu Fast
Dr. Kumar’s Take:
This article from Canadian Family Physician highlights a fascinating clinical strategy for treating the flu using high-dose vitamin D—what the author calls the “vitamin D hammer.” In contrast to the routine use of antivirals like oseltamivir, which often cause unpleasant side effects, Dr. Gerry Schwalfenberg reports rapid flu recovery using short bursts of high-dose vitamin D3.
This could be a game-changer in how we approach early treatment for respiratory illness, particularly in nursing home settings where vitamin D deficiency is common. The intervention is affordable, widely available, and well tolerated.