Save My Thyroid: Healing Tips for Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's Should everyone with Graves' disease and Hashimoto's supplement with vitamin D?
Almost every cell in the body has vitamin D receptors, yet many people are deficient in vitamin D. From bone health to immune system modulation and more, vitamin D is an important nutrient in several functions in the body.
Today, I’m discussing the importance of vitamin D, research on the role of vitamin D in the body, reasons for vitamin D deficiency, testing methods, and more. I’m also sharing my supplementation regimen and why people with Graves’ disease and Hashimoto's need to pay closer attention to their vitamin D levels.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Different forms of vitamin D and their effectiveness
- How Vitamin D can impact cognition, autoimmunity, and other health conditions
- Common causes of vitamin D deficiency
- What you need to know about Vitamin D testing
- Ways to increase your vitamin D levels
- The importance of vitamin D supplementation
- Lab vs. optimal reference ranges for vitamin D
- Difficulty obtaining enough vitamin D from diet alone
As always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!
To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/should-everyone-with-graves-disease-and-hashimotos-supplement-with-vitamin-d/.
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