Episode notes
Welcome to Season 2 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!
Over the years, research has shown us that there are many benefits of the nutrient Vitamin D. Studies have also shown that most people in the United States consume less than the recommended amounts of Vitamin D. In turn we see a significant rate of Vitamin D deficiency, with almost 42% of American Adults being deficient of this vital nutrient.
This deficiency may be placing one at risk for health conditions affecting our bone health, brain health, heart health, and more.
On today’s episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast, Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers will be spilling “The Tea On Vitamin D - Unveiling The Sunshine.”
Synopsis
- Understand how Vitamin D works more like a hormone than a typical vitamin
- Discover bone health conditions that can affect individuals in childhood and adulthood due to Vitamin D deficiency
- Develop and understanding of Vitamin D’s role in cognitive function, behavioral health and cognitive decline
- Get the “little known tea” on the relationship of Vitamin D to Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Cardiovascular Disease
- Discover the recommended optimal level of Vitamin D versus when there is concern for deficiency and how to safely optimize your Vitamin D levels
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