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Melaninology (SKIN/HAIR PIGMENT) with Tina Lasisi

Ologies with Alie Ward

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Vitamin D and COVID Infections

UV radiation can lower folate levels and lead to issues in fetal development. Not enough sun penetrating your skin and you get low vitamin D, which can happen to more pigmented people who live in cloudy areas. So if you're feeling sluggish or tired, losing hair, maybe lose in sleep, say, Hey, doctor, why don't you do me a solid and check my vitamin D before I cry on you? That's how I'd phrase it.

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