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New research suggests vitamin D and A work better when they're taken together. Here's more food for thought...

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Link to study: https://medicinskiglasnik.ba/article/36

------------Show Notes-------------------------

0:00 Intro
0:20 Vitamin D receptor binding requires vitamin A. 
0:50 Retinol is found in animal-based products. Pre-vitamin A is from vegetables.
1:40 Pairing vitamin A and vitamin D supports immune system, brain, and blood sugar health.
2:40 Excessive supplemental vitamin A in pregnant women can affect fetal growth.  
4:25 There are fewer micronutrients in your food.
5:45 Paired vitamin D and vitamin A balance the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of the immune system.
7:25 Mike suggests that you supplement with a retinol, not a beta carotenoid version of pre-vitamin A.

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