The topic of vitamin D supplementation has been so controversial. Even before the pandemic scientists couldn't seem to agree on what dose is best or when supplementation is a good idea. This video discusses why low levels of Vitamin D may be an underlying indicator of metabolic disease and increased inflammation in the body more than anything else.

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In the video we discuss:
What factors influence the production of Vitamin D in the body.
The impact of inflammation and metabolic stress on Vitamin D levels.
How natural light is an important contributor to the production of Vitamin D, Melatonin, and reduced levels of inflammation.
The negative impact of high dose Vitamin D & Vitamin C over time.
Tips for getting the most benefit from Vitamin D supplementation.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Do low Vitamin D levels predict poor health outcomes?
01:16 Factors that affect Vitamin D levels
01:36 More severe COVID19 outcomes in the Elderly
03:05 Why does supplementing with Vitamin D not reduce severity of COVID19?
03:40 Low levels of Vitamin D as a Negative Acute Phase Reactant
05:00 Definition and examples of Acute Phase Reactants
06:02 Inflammation and metabolic stress
06:35 Underlying medical conditions and low vitamin D levels
07:15 Low Vitamin D levels with a normal CRP may indicate Vitamin D deficiency
07:46 Light as an important contributor to Vitamin D, Melatonin, and reduced inflammation
09:31 Vitamin D supplementation and the impact of high doses of Vitamin D over time
11:03 Tips for getting the most benefit from Vitamin D supplementation

References:

Low Serum Levels of 25Hydroxyvitamin D Accompany Severe COVID19 Because it is a Negative Acute Phase Reactant: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Preinfection 25hydroxyvitamin D3 levels and association with severity of COVID19 illness: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/art...


COVID19 daily epidemiology update: https://healthinfobase.canada.ca/cov...

Taking too much vitamin D can cloud its benefits and create health risks: https://www.health.harvard.edu/stayin...

Vitamin D and marine omega 3 fatty acid supplementation and incident autoimmune disease: VITAL randomized controlled trial: https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/376/b...

Vitamin D: How much is too much of a good thing? https://ucalgary.ca/news/vitamindho...

Physiology, Acute Phase Reactants: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB...

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