Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD 76. Key Role of Vitamin D & Sunlight in Health | Michael Holick, MD, PhD
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Jul 31, 2024 
Michael Holick, MD, PhD, an endocrinologist and leading Vitamin D researcher, dives deep into the vital role of Vitamin D in human health. He discusses its evolutionary significance and how sunlight exposure is essential for its production. The podcast tackles fascinating insights into the relationship between Vitamin D and skin cancer, emphasizing that balanced sun exposure may actually reduce cancer risks. Holick also critiques modern health guidelines, shedding light on the importance of proper supplementation and ancestral approaches to Vitamin D.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Evolutionary Role of Vitamin D
02:52 • 24min
Optimizing Vitamin D Production
27:04 • 8min
Vitamin D, Sunlight, and Skin Cancer Insights
35:04 • 7min
Sunlight, Vitamin D, and Health
42:24 • 25min
Vitamin D: Natural vs. Supplementation
01:07:22 • 21min
Historical Insights on Heliotherapy and Vitamin D Production at Altitude
01:28:32 • 3min
The Impact of Sunlight and Circadian Biology on Health
01:31:25 • 2min
The Dual Nature of UVB Exposure
01:33:41 • 6min