

Vitamins
Dec 6, 2019
A discussion on the importance of vitamins, the significance of vitamin D in calcium homeostasis, the limitations of observational studies vs RCTs in studying vitamin effects, the role of vitamin D in bone health, the different types of vitamin K and its role in blood clotting, the effects of vitamins on hair loss and corneal softening, the importance of vitamin C in collagen synthesis and wound healing, the role of thiamine in carbohydrate metabolism, the condition of beriberi and its causes, the significance of folic acid and vitamin B12, the debate on the use of multivitamins, and the importance of supplement safety and consulting with a doctor.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Multivitamins: Are They Really Necessary?
01:58 • 16min
The Importance of Vitamin D and Its Role in Calcium Homeostasis
17:47 • 4min
The Limitations of Observational Studies and the Importance of RCTs
21:28 • 2min
The Role of Vitamin D in Bone Health
23:00 • 10min
Vitamin K: Sources and Functions
32:50 • 19min
Effects of Vitamins on Hair Loss, Corneal Softening, Deficiencies, and Cancer
51:52 • 2min
Vitamin C: Importance in Collagen Synthesis and Wound Healing
53:24 • 9min
Thiamine (B1) and Carbohydrate Metabolism
01:02:24 • 3min
Beriberi: Symptoms and Causes
01:05:45 • 18min
The Importance of Folic Acid and Vitamin B12
01:23:20 • 12min
To Take or Not to Take a Multivitamin?
01:35:19 • 2min
Supplement Safety, Vitamin D Humor, and Holiday Wishes
01:37:27 • 2min