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He believes that&#8217;s because of the vitamin D. He posted this update on his Facebook page in early September.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\n<p>\u00a0&#8220;This isn&#8217;t me just saying take your vitamin D based on anecdotal evidence. This is researched evidence,&#8221; Paton said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\n<p>Dr. Sinnott agrees. 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