Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Why Are There No Fat People in Colorado

Mar 30, 2024

08:10

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Explore why there are fewer obese people in Colorado due to vitamin D exposure and its impact on insulin sensitivity and fat storage. Learn how vitamin D deficiency can lead to obesity, with higher rates in certain demographics. Discover the crucial role of vitamin D in metabolic syndrome and the correlation between sun exposure and weight regulation.

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Vitamin D deficiency leads to obesity due to insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.

Geographical location affects vitamin D absorption, influencing obesity rates in different regions.

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Vitamin D Deficiency and Obesity

The podcast discusses how low vitamin D levels can directly impact obesity. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to the regulation of the fat burning process in adipose tissue, insulin sensitivity, and fat storage. It is revealed that individuals with low vitamin D levels tend to have higher risks of metabolic syndrome, characterized by symptoms like high glucose, cholesterol, and abdominal fat. Furthermore, the connection between vitamin D deficiency and weight gain becomes evident, especially during seasons with less sun exposure.

Introduction

4min

Exploring the Connection Between Vitamin D Exposure and Obesity

2min

Exploring the Vital Influence of Vitamin D on Sleep, Stress, and Metabolism

1min

Today, we’re going to look at the obesity rates in the United States. Why are there no fat people in Colorado? Areas of the US with higher Black, Latino, and American Indian populations have higher obesity rates. The elderly have higher rates of obesity as well. People with darker skin tones have more melanin, making it more difficult to absorb vitamin D. It also becomes more difficult to absorb vitamin D as you age. Chronic vitamin D deficiency can lead to obesity. The more overweight a person is, the more vitamin D they need. The characteristics of metabolic syndrome align perfectly with the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency can create inflammation, high blood glucose, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is the driving factor behind obesity. If you have insulin resistance, you have too much insulin. Insulin is a fat-storing hormone that causes you to gain weight. Vitamin D helps keep insulin sensitive, but vitamin D doesn’t work well if you have insulin resistance. Colorado is a high-altitude state situated several thousand feet above sea level. This means it’s closer to the sun. The closer you are to the sun, the more vitamin D you’re exposed to. Vitamin D exposure in Colorado could be the most critical variable influencing people's weight.

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