The Science Behind Vitamin D, Our Rampant Deficiency, And Its Harmful Impact On Our Health
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Dec 15, 2023
A shocking 70% of Americans struggle with vitamin D deficiency, impacting their health in critical ways. The discussion delves into the hormone's essential roles, from calcium regulation to immune support. Discover how conventional medicine often overlooks effective testing methods and learn about the Functional Medicine approach to addressing deficiencies. Gain practical tips for boosting vitamin D levels through lifestyle changes and personalized health insights.
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Vitamin D Deficiency: A Widespread Problem
Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread issue, affecting 70% of Americans, and increases risks for various health problems.
It's crucial because it regulates over 1,000 genes and impacts almost every bodily function.
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Conventional Medicine's Missteps on Vitamin D
Conventional medicine often misses vitamin D deficiency because it's not part of routine lab tests.
Optimal levels are often higher than 'normal' ranges, around 45 nanograms/deciliter, not 30.
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Personalizing Vitamin D Dosage
Personalize vitamin D dosage (1,000-5,000 units/day), as needs vary.
Consider the long-term costs of untreated diseases associated with vitamin D deficiency.
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In the US alone, 70% of Americans have either deficient or suboptimal levels of vitamin D. This is a massive problem given vitamin D's impact on our health and its effects on our gene regulation and expression. Vitamin D also regulates calcium and supports the functioning of the immune system, making it one of the most important biological compounds in the body.
In today’s episode of a new series I’m calling Know Your Numbers, I dive deep into vitamin D. I discuss why vitamin D deficiency is a problem, how conventional medicine misses the mark in measuring vitamin D levels, how Functional Medicine treats vitamin D deficiency, and much more.
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Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):
Why vitamin D deficiency is a problem (5:49 / 3:31)
What is vitamin D and what does it do in the body? (6:24 / 4:06)
“Normal” vs. optimal vitamin D references ranges (9:03 / 6:45)
How much vitamin D should you take? (15:06 / 12:48)
Root causes of low levels of vitamin D (17:23 / 15:05)
Testing your vitamin D with the 25-hydroxy vitamin D3 test (26:04 / 23:46)
Symptoms of and diseases associated with vitamin D deficiency (26:27 / 24:09)
Addressing vitamin D deficiency with diet, lifestyle and supplementation (42:53 / 40:35)
References for research mentioned in this episode can be found here.
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