Vitamin D has hormone-like qualities and regulates the functions of over 200 genes. It is essential for growth and development. Over a billion people suffer from vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency.
Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include fatigue, bone or joint pain, and breathing difficulty. The problem is that these symptoms are associated with other disorders, so it’s hard to pinpoint the lack of vitamin D as the culprit without a blood test.
The best way to get vitamin D is as naturally as possible. A combination of sunlight, supplements, and eating a variety of foods rich in vitamin D will help you get what you need.
Listen as Dr. Nicole Avena joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin D and You
Get your vitamin D from a variety of sources to support your overall health.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 1
- Audio File: wellness_for_life/wl395.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Nicole Avena, PhD
- Book Title: What to Eat When You're Pregnant
- Guest Website: Dr. Nicole Avena
- Guest Facebook Account: www.facebook.com/DrNicoleAvena
- Guest Twitter Account: @DrNicoleAvena
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Guest Bio:
Dr. Nicole Avena is a research neuroscientist, author and expert in the fields of nutrition, diet and addiction. She received a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and Psychology from Princeton University, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in molecular biology at The Rockefeller University in New York City.
- Length (mins): 33:36
- Waiver Received: No
- Host: Susanne Bennett, DC
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