Big pharma is against Vitamin D because it 'threatensthe disease model' and could have kept COVID in check with increased vitamin D levels.

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Claim Review: Big Pharma's Stance on Vitamin D and COVID-19

<h2>Introduction</h2>
A recent article from The People's Voice claims that Big Pharma is against Vitamin D because it 'threatens the disease model' and suggests that increased vitamin D levels could have kept COVID-19 in check. This claim was made during an interview with Dr. Pierre Kory on Tucker Carlson's show. This article aims to review this claim and provide a thorough analysis based on scientific evidence.
<h2>The Role of Vitamin D in Immune Function</h2>
Vitamin D is known to play a crucial role in immune function. Studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infections. A meta-analysis published in the British Medical Journal found that vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of acute respiratory infections (<a href="https://www.bmj.com/content/356/bmj.i6583">BMJ, 2017</a>).
<h2>Vitamin D and COVID-19</h2>
Several studies have explored the relationship between vitamin D levels and COVID-19 outcomes. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &amp; Metabolism found that vitamin D deficiency was associated with a higher risk of severe COVID-19 (<a href="https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/108/10/e1106/7116659">JCEM, 2020</a> ). However, the evidence is not conclusive, and more research is needed to establish a causal relationship.
<h2>The Economic Incentives of Big Pharma</h2>
The claim that Big Pharma is against Vitamin D because it threatens their business model is speculative and lacks concrete evidence. Pharmaceutical companies have a financial interest in developing and marketing drugs, but this does not necessarily mean they are opposed to vitamin supplements. Many pharmaceutical companies also produce and sell vitamin supplements.
<h2>The Complexity of COVID-19 Management</h2>
The assertion that increased vitamin D levels could have kept COVID-19 in check oversimplifies the complexities of the pandemic. While vitamin D may play a role in immune function, it is just one of many factors that influence COVID-19 outcomes. Other factors include age, underlying health conditions, vaccination status, and public health measures such as social distancing and mask-wearing.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
The claim that Big Pharma is against Vitamin D because it threatens their business model and that increased vitamin D levels could have controlled COVID-19 is largely unfounded. While vitamin D plays a role in immune function, the evidence regarding its impact on COVID-19 is not conclusive. The management of COVID-19 is complex and multifaceted, and vitamin D is just one piece of the puzzle. More research is needed to fully understand the role of vitamin D in COVID-19.

U posljednje vrijeme, mnogo se govori o učincima suplementacije vitaminom D. Članak na CRODEX.NET tvrdi da suplementacija vitaminom D nema gotovo nikakve pozitivne učinke. Da li je to istina?
Vitamin D je važan za naše zdravlje, a njegov nedostatak povezan je s raznim bolestima. Međutim, pitanje je da li suplementacija vitaminom D zaista pomaže u smanjenju rizika od tih bolesti.
Prema članku, velika meta-analiza je pokazala da suplementacija vitaminom D ima iznimno male, ili nikakve pozitivne učinke. No, što kažu znanstvena istraživanja?
Jedna od najvećih meta-analiza na ovu temu, objavljena u časopisu <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(18)30265-1/fulltext">The Lancet Diabetes &amp; Endocrinology</a>, zaključila je da suplementacija vitaminom D ne smanjuje rizik od kardiovaskularnih bolesti, karcinoma ili smrtnosti. Međutim, druge studije pokazuju da vitamin D može imati koristi u specifičnim populacijama, kao što su starije osobe ili osobe s nedostatkom vitamina D.
Na primjer, studija objavljena u časopisu <a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1809944">New England Journal of Medicine</a> pokazala je da suplementacija vitaminom D može smanjiti rizik od akutnih respiratornih infekcija, posebno kod osoba s niskim razinama vitamina D.
Također, važno je napomenuti da vitamin D može imati ulogu u jačanju imunog sustava i kostiju. Studija objavljena u časopisu <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3356951/">Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &amp; Metabolism</a> pokazala je da vitamin D može poboljšati gustoću kostiju i smanjiti rizik od fraktura kod starijih osoba.
Zaključno, iako suplementacija vitaminom D možda ne pruža univerzalne koristi za sve, ona može imati specifične učinke u određenim populacijama. Važno je da se odluka o suplementaciji temelji na individualnim potrebama i preporukama stručnjaka.

Istina o suplementaciji vitaminom D: Što kažu znanstvena istraživanja?

The claim that Big Pharma chose to use mRNA technology for COVID-19 vaccines because their patents were nearing expiration has been circulating in various articles and discussions. This claim suggests that the pharmaceutical industry opted for a new and relatively untested technology to secure future profits rather than using established methods with known safety profiles.
To evaluate this claim, it's important to consider the context and the available evidence. The COVID-19 pandemic presented an urgent need for effective vaccines, and mRNA technology offered several advantages. mRNA vaccines can be developed and manufactured more quickly than traditional vaccines, which was crucial in the race against the pandemic. Additionally, mRNA technology allows for rapid adaptation to new variants of the virus.
The article by Jonathan Engler on The Exposé suggests that the choice of mRNA technology was driven by financial motives, specifically the need to replace blockbuster products with pending patent expirations. While it is true that the pharmaceutical industry faces challenges with patent expirations, this alone does not provide sufficient evidence to conclude that it was the primary reason for choosing mRNA technology.
Scientific advancements and the potential of mRNA technology also played a significant role. mRNA vaccines have been in development for decades, and the COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to test and validate this technology on a large scale. The success of mRNA vaccines in clinical trials and their subsequent authorization by regulatory bodies indicate that the choice was based on scientific merit as well as practical considerations.
Furthermore, the claim that mRNA technology has 'zero safety profile' is misleading. While it is true that mRNA vaccines were new to the market, extensive clinical trials and ongoing monitoring have provided substantial data on their safety and efficacy. For example, a study published in <a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2034577">The New England Journal of Medicine</a> demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine.
In conclusion, the claim that Big Pharma chose mRNA technology for COVID-19 vaccines due to expiring patents is speculative and lacks concrete evidence. The decision was likely influenced by multiple factors, including scientific advancements, the need for rapid vaccine development, and the potential of mRNA technology. The safety and efficacy of mRNA vaccines have been demonstrated through extensive clinical trials and ongoing monitoring.

Claim Review: Did Big Pharma Choose mRNA Technology Due to Expiring Patents?

Ivan Pernar tvrdi da ljudi koji su protiv cjepiva i dalje vjeruju u službenu medicinu kada njihova djeca obole. On spominje da ljudi ne znaju za rad dr. Klennera, koji je navodno liječio sve zarazne bolesti s vitaminom C, uključujući tetanus, dječju paralizu i tuberkulozu. Pernar također sugerira da se upale uha mogu liječiti s nekoliko kapi otopine, umjesto da se traži medicinska pomoć i uzimaju antibiotici.
Pogledajmo tvrdnju da vitamin C može liječiti sve zarazne bolesti.
Vitamin C i zarazne bolesti
Vitamin C, također poznat kao askorbinska kiselina, je esencijalni nutrijent koji igra ulogu u raznim tjelesnim funkcijama, uključujući imunu funkciju. Međutim, tvrdnja da vitamin C može liječiti sve zarazne bolesti nije potkrijepljena znanstvenim dokazima.
Pregled studija o vitaminu C i zaraznim bolestima, objavljen u <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5707683/">Journal of International Medical Research</a>, pokazao je da iako vitamin C može imati neke koristi u prevenciji i liječenju prehlade, ne postoje dokazi da može liječiti ozbiljne zarazne bolesti poput tetanusa, dječje paralize ili tuberkuloze.
Druga studija, objavljena u <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3276979/">Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews</a>, zaključila je da suplementacija vitaminom C ne smanjuje incidenciju upale pluća, česte zarazne bolesti.
Tetanus, dječja paraliza i tuberkuloza
Tetanus, dječja paraliza i tuberkuloza su ozbiljne zarazne bolesti koje zahtijevaju specifične medicinske tretmane. Tetanus je uzrokovan bakterijom i sprječava se cijepljenjem. Dječja paraliza je virusna bolest koja može uzrokovati paralizu i također se sprječava cijepljenjem. Tuberkuloza je bakterijska infekcija koja uglavnom pogađa pluća i liječi se kombinacijom antibiotika.
Ne postoje znanstveni dokazi koji podupiru tvrdnju da vitamin C može liječiti ove bolesti. Svjetska zdravstvena organizacija (WHO) i Centri za kontrolu i prevenciju bolesti (CDC) preporučuju cijepljenje i specifične medicinske tretmane za ove stanja.
Upale uha
Pernar također tvrdi da se upale uha mogu liječiti s nekoliko kapi otopine, umjesto da se traži medicinska pomoć i uzimaju antibiotici. Iako neke upale uha mogu proći same, druge zahtijevaju medicinski tretman, posebno kod djece.
Studija objavljena u <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4809443/">Journal of the American Medical Association</a> pokazala je da su antibiotici učinkoviti u liječenju akutnog srednjeg ušnog zapaljenja (upale uha) kod djece. Američka akademija pedijatara preporučuje antibiotike za teške upale uha kod djece mlađe od 2 godine.
Zaključak
Tvrdnja da vitamin C može liječiti sve zarazne bolesti, uključujući ozbiljne stanja poput tetanusa, dječje paralize i tuberkuloze, nije potkrijepljena znanstvenim dokazima. Iako vitamin C ima neke zdravstvene koristi, on nije sveobuhvatno lijek za zarazne bolesti. Važno je tražiti medicinski savjet i slijediti tretmane temeljene na dokazima za zarazne bolesti.
 
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