The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

18. Vitamin D3: The Single Most Important Nutrient in the Human Body | Ultimate Human Short with Gary Brecka

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Dec 14, 2023
This podcast discusses the importance of vitamin D3, its impact on brain function and mood, the correlation between vitamin D3 and diseases, the link between cold weather and seasonal affective disorder, and the impacts of vitamin D3 on the immune system, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
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INSIGHT

Unique Human Vitamin Production

  • Humans produce only one vitamin naturally, vitamin D3, using sunlight and cholesterol.
  • Nearly every cell in the body has receptors for vitamin D3, highlighting its crucial role.
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Vitamin D3 Deficiency Prevalence

  • Around 50% of the world population is deficient in vitamin D3, with up to 85% in darker-skinned groups.
  • Dark skin requires more sunlight to produce sufficient vitamin D3, increasing risk of deficiency.
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Vitamin D3 as Hormone and Protector

  • Vitamin D3 functions more like a hormone influencing many chronic conditions.
  • Neurodegenerative diseases involve inflammation and nerve coating deterioration, linked to vitamin D3 levels.
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