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76. Key Role of Vitamin D & Sunlight in Health | Michael Holick, MD, PhD

Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD

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The Evolutionary Role of Vitamin D

This chapter investigates the crucial evolutionary significance of vitamin D in calcium absorption and bone health as vertebrates adapted from aquatic to terrestrial environments. It highlights the seasonal variations in vitamin D levels across different populations, its effects on skeletal development, and the relationship between vitamin D and various health conditions, including autoimmune diseases and cancer. The discussion emphasizes the biochemical pathways of vitamin D, its interaction with immune function, and the implications of deficiency on overall health.

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