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Oct 2024
19m 22s

Brain Scientist: How Vitamin D Can Trans...

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Louisa Nicola explores the crucial role of vitamin D in brain health, discussing its impact on memory, mood, sleep quality, and cognitive function. Highlighting recent studies, she explains how vitamin D deficiency can lead to mood disorders, impaired sleep, and cognitive decline.

With insights into how vitamin D acts like a hormone, Nicola emphasizes its significance in neurotransmitter production and inflammation control.

She also shares personal experiences and offers guidance on maintaining optimal vitamin D levels to support long-term brain health and resilience against age-related decline.

Timestamp Summary
0:00 Introduction to Vitamin D
0:01 Vitamin D and Brain Health
0:03 Importance of Vitamin D Receptors
0:05 Vitamin D's Role in Sleep
0:08 Vitamin D and Mood Regulation
0:11 Cognitive Function and Vitamin D
0:15 Vitamin D Deficiency and Global Impact
0:17 Sunlight and Supplementation
0:18 Conclusion and Personal Insights


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