How the coronavirus pandemic ends, with Ivor Cummins.

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Paul Saladino1h 40m · 2020-05-12

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Well SupportedAvoiding insulin resistance can be achieved by not eating processed foods, especially processed carbohydrates in conjunction with vegetable oils.Well SupportedSevere vitamin D deficiency in COVID-19 patients is associated with a significantly higher mortality risk.Well SupportedA calcium scan provides a 'satellite image' of the heart, indicating lifetime damage and serving as an adjunct indicator of overall risk of dying from a heart attack.Well SupportedInsulin resistance is linked to comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, increasing susceptibility to viruses like coronavirus.

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Sunlight exposure, specifically ultraviolet light, stimulates nitric oxide production in the skin, which is essential for blood vessel health and dilation.

Well SupportedEvolutionarily optimal vitamin D levels for humans are around 46-48 ng/mL, as observed in equatorial populations.

Well SupportedSweden's ICU capacity was not exceeded during the pandemic, with usage never going over approximately 600 beds, despite an increase in available beds to 1000.

Partially SupportedVitamin D levels are correlated with COVID-19 severity.

Partially SupportedIn 2018, approximately 20,000 excess deaths under 65 and 140,000 excess deaths over 65 were related to influenza and respiratory illnesses.

Partially SupportedAchieving vitamin D levels of 40 ng/mL through supplementation may not provide the same physiological benefits as obtaining it from natural sunlight.

Partially SupportedRemaining metabolically healthy is a key factor in mitigating risk from viruses like coronavirus.

Partially SupportedIvor Cummins' book 'Rich, Live Long' includes science-backed recipes, plans, and detailed scientific explanations with 300 references.

Partially SupportedLow vitamin D status can indicate underlying inflammatory problems, insulin resistance, or autoimmune issues.

Partially SupportedMaintaining good metabolic health through diet and muscle work can mitigate age-related increases in viral risk.

Partially SupportedThe coronavirus is likely to spread asymptomatically.

Partially SupportedIt is highly probable that almost everyone on Earth will come into contact with coronavirus within the next year.

Partially SupportedJapanese individuals have significantly higher average levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (over 30 ng/mL) compared to Italians, where only 12% reach this level.

Partially SupportedElderly individuals are most likely to be severely affected by coronavirus.

Partially SupportedDeveloping effective treatments and vaccines for coronaviruses has historically been very difficult.

Partially SupportedThe R-naught (R0) of a virus is highest during exponential rise and decreases as it levels off.

Partially SupportedPrevious coronaviruses exhibit seasonality, peaking in transmission from November to April in the Northern Hemisphere.

Partially SupportedObesity and metabolic disease are significant risk factors for coronavirus that are not adequately discussed in mainstream media.

Partially SupportedIndividuals over 65 and those with other medical conditions are at risk for severe outcomes from the virus.

Partially SupportedThe virus has likely spread through a significant portion of the population and may see a bump in the fall.

Partially SupportedCoronaviruses generally tend to move on and fade away once approximately 20-25% of the population has been infected.

Partially SupportedElderly individuals are at higher risk for severe outcomes from the virus due to age-related infirmity.

Partially SupportedSocial distancing can alter the curve of a virus's spread and help prevent hospital overwhelm.

Partially SupportedFull lockdown policies in Western European countries showed no evident impact on the COVID-19 epidemic.

Partially SupportedA mathematics professor in Israel mathematically concluded that lockdowns did not add significant benefit.

Partially SupportedIndividuals can influence their risk of severe outcomes from the virus through personal lifestyle choices.

Partially SupportedExcluding fructose from the diet can improve markers of insulin resistance without other dietary changes.

Partially SupportedThe innate immune system's response to infection can be problematic in individuals with diabetes and prediabetes, potentially contributing to cytokine storms.

Partially SupportedLeptin resistance can compromise immune system function, potentially leading to a cytokine storm.

Partially SupportedA combination of interventions including fasting, a low-carb keto diet with meat, fish, and eggs, no junk food, magnesium, selenium supplementation, and some muscle work can potentially reduce the risk of severe outcomes from illness by a factor of three within one to two weeks.

Partially SupportedA movie titled 'Extra Time' was made in collaboration with David Barberton and IHD to highlight the importance of calcium scoring for detecting coronary artery atherosclerosis.

Partially SupportedNine out of 45 healthy middle-aged sporting heroes had high coronary artery disease revealed by a calcium scan.

Partially SupportedVisceral fat can decrease significantly within one to two weeks with appropriate dietary and lifestyle changes.

Partially SupportedIndividuals with good metabolic health markers, like being slim and insulin-sensitive, have a lower risk from COVID-19.

Not SupportedSocial distancing and lockdowns may lead to negative consequences like economic collapse, depression, and substance abuse.

Partially SupportedAll-cause mortality deviated from average in the winters of 2017 and 2018, with a significant increase in 2018.

Partially SupportedFeeding hospital patients vegetable oils and simple sugars in TPN may make them more susceptible to infections.

Partially SupportedSelenium levels in hair correlate with outcomes in a Chinese study.

Partially SupportedThe COVID-19 pandemic severity may be three times worse for the elderly and infirm than in 2018.

Partially SupportedThere has been a spike in all-cause mortality in Europe.

Partially SupportedA study using AI suggests SARS-CoV-2 spread in the US is likely more widespread than believed, with many experiencing mild to moderate symptoms.

Partially SupportedAnalysis of Italian COVID-19 data indicated that lockdowns did not significantly alter the downward trend of the virus after an initial spike.

Partially SupportedAchieving a vitamin D level above 30 ng/mL through supplementation alone may not confer the same low-risk status as achieving it through a diet rich in nutrient-dense foods like meat, fish, and eggs.

Partially SupportedIn Boston, among approximately 500 COVID-19 deaths with available data, the average age was 81, and 97.5% had one or more pre-existing medical conditions.

Partially SupportedOrgan meats, including spleen, are a good source of heme iron and beneficial for the immune system.

Partially SupportedThe current COVID-19 season's mortality curves appear steeper and likely larger than those of 2017-2018.

Partially SupportedHypovitaminosis D (vitamin D levels below 12 ng/mL) affects a significant portion of postmenopausal women and individuals in care homes.

Partially SupportedBrazil experienced a 20-30 times increase in the death rate from SARS in 2009, potentially linked to lower UV latitude.

Partially SupportedVitamin D levels around the mid-40s ng/mL appear to be a point where the body's production or regulation mechanism levels off.

Partially SupportedVitamin D levels below 30 ng/mL are considered deficient, and levels below 20 ng/mL are critically low.

Partially SupportedThe Bantu population in some regions has a median vitamin D level of 25 ng/mL.

Partially SupportedDiabetes, pre-diabetes, and insulin resistance impair immune function.

Partially SupportedImproving metabolic health, including reducing visceral fat, can occur significantly within one to two weeks through dietary changes and exercise.

Partially SupportedThe movie 'Extra Time' follows an individual who reversed his coronary artery progression through lifestyle changes.

Partially SupportedDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, restricted access to sunlight and outdoor activities in California potentially hindered vitamin D production.

Partially SupportedCollagen and colostrum supplements can improve immunity.

Partially SupportedElderly individuals in care homes are often fed nutrient-poor food containing vegetable oils, contributing to frailty and increased susceptibility to disease.

Partially SupportedThe majority of COVID-19 deaths occur in elderly individuals, particularly those in nursing homes, and those with pre-existing conditions.

Partially SupportedThe R-naught value for COVID-19 fell from an initial estimate of 3-5.5 to near 1 within one to two months.

Partially SupportedThe R value of the coronavirus is three or more, which is significantly higher than the flu.

Partially SupportedRT-PCR tests for COVID-19 detect fragments of RNA and do not indicate reinfection.

Partially SupportedPopulation density, not lockdowns, correlates with COVID-19 deaths per million.

Partially SupportedNationwide lockdowns may worsen glycemic control and increase diabetes-related complications.

Partially SupportedType 2 diabetes can become technically non-diabetic within ten days of significant dietary and lifestyle changes.

Partially SupportedGlycation interferes with natural killer cell function, which is detrimental to health.

Partially SupportedElderly grocery store workers with high public exposure did not get sick during the pandemic, suggesting the virus may not be as dangerous for those not in vulnerable groups.

Partially SupportedThe speaker questioned why at-risk populations like the elderly and care homes were not being protected and why masks were not being used early on during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Partially SupportedHospital food typically consists of processed carbohydrates, sugars, and refined vegetable oils.

Partially SupportedTotal Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is composed of vegetable oils and simple sugars.

Partially SupportedBlack and Asian minorities in the UK have a 3.4 times higher risk of coronavirus, correlated with insulin resistance and severe vitamin D deficiency.