RHR: Vitamin D: Why a Personalized Approach Is Best
In this episode we discuss: Why standard vitamin D recommendations don’t work for most people The impact of obesity, aging, gut health, liver function, and kidney health Optimal vitamin D blood levels—and why more is not always better The U-shaped risk curve of vitamin D deficiency and excess Why testing and seasonal retesting are essential Magnesium’s newly discovered role as a “vitamin D thermostat” Sun exposure benefits beyond vitamin D production How to personalize supplementation based on labs and lifestyle Practical guidance on dosing, cofactors, and seasonal adjustments Show notes: “Ambient ultraviolet-B radiation, supplements and other factors interact to impact vitamin D status differently depending on ethnicity: A cross-sectional study” by Brennan, M. M., et al.“Magnesium treatment increases gut microbiome synthesizing vitamin D and inhibiting colorectal cancer: Results from a double-blind precision-based randomized placebo-controlled trial” by...
