There is no shortage of ailments that vitamin D has been claimed to prevent or cure - various types of cancers, heart disease, COVID-19, diabetes, an assortment of autoimmune conditions, just to name a few. What is it about this micronutrient that leads people to behold it as a panacea? In this episode, we sift through what we know about the biology of vitam ... Show More
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Ep 218 The Lowdown on Statins
Last week, we set the stage by breaking down the science behind cholesterol: how it moves through our body, why it causes disease, and when we discovered the link between LDL and atherosclerosis. This week, armed with that knowledge, we’re asking the big question: what do we do a ... Show More
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Jul 28
Ep 217 The High Stakes of Cholesterol
So your latest blood test results have come in, and you see a couple of numbers for cholesterol. What do those numbers mean, and why do we care about them? In this first part of our cholesterol miniseries, we break down the science behind this compound and trace how we made the l ... Show More
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Oct 2024
The Warning Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency | Dr. Mark Hyman
Feeling tired, sick, or struggling with stubborn health issues? It might be time to check your vitamin D levels. In this episode, I explore why vitamin D is the secret to better health—covering everything from its role in preventing chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer ... Show More
33m 52s
Jul 2023
Do You Need To Take Vitamin D?
This episode is brought to you by Rupa University and AG1. Unfortunately, while almost never diagnosed, vitamin D deficiency affects over half of the population and has been linked to many cancers, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, depression, fibromyalgia, chronic mu ... Show More
22m 22s
Dec 2023
The Science Behind Vitamin D, Our Rampant Deficiency, And Its Harmful Impact On Our Health
Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up For Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get ad-free episodes & Dr. Hyman+ audio exclusives In the US alone, 70% of Americans have either deficient or suboptimal levels of vitamin D. This is a massive problem given vitamin D's im ... Show More
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Jul 2025
What If We Got Sunlight All Wrong? The Truth About Vitamin D & Chronic Disease
Sunlight has long been vilified for its link to skin cancer, yet hiding from it entirely may be costing us far more. Vitamin D, made primarily through sun exposure, plays a pivotal role in everything from bone strength and immune defense to mood regulation, cancer prevention, and ... Show More
37m 2s
Sep 2024
How Much Vitamin D Do We Really Need?
Are you getting enough vitamin D? This powerful nutrient does so much more than just support bone health—it’s essential for mood, energy, immunity, and even protection against serious diseases like cancer and COVID. Yet, approximately 80% of Americans are deficient due to limited ... Show More
43m 51s
Oct 2023
How Vitamin D Deficiency Impacts Your Mood, Immune Function, And Risk Of Disease
This episode is brought to you by. Rupa University, AG1, and Pendulum. Up to 90 percent of the population have an inadequate intake of vitamin D and around 40 percent are deficient. Vitamin D, which works closely with magnesium, is a steroid hormone and is critical for proper imm ... Show More
40m 52s