Distinguished Professor of Molecular Immunology, Pennsylvania State University
The research in my lab seeks to understand how different nutrients, especially vitamin D regulate immune function. Other nutrients studied include selenium, vitamin A and edible mushrooms. I am an expert in vitamin D research and more specifically I am an expert in the effects of vitamin D on the immune system and gut microbes. My research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health for the last 20+ years.
Why you need more Vitamin D in the winter
Jan 18, 2020 11:29 am UTC| Health
Winter is upon us and so is the risk of vitamin D deficiency and infections. Vitamin D, which is made in our skin following sunlight exposure and also found in oily fish (mackerel, tuna and sardines), mushrooms and...
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