Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin with important physiologic effects. Unlike other vitamins that must be obtained from the diet, vitamin D can also be produced in the skin from sunlight. The health implications of vitamin D have been widely studied and some of these effects might surprise you.  

In today’s episode, we describe how vitamin D is metabolized and why it is clinically important in the body. We also discuss supplementation and the confusion around optimal levels.

 

Today on The Lab Report: 
2:45 Let’s define some terms!
5:10 Metabolism and activation of vitamin D
6:30 Difference between vitamin D₂ and D₃
8:50 The role of sunlight
10:00 VDRs, calcium homeostasis, and immunity
14:50 Vitamin D in glucose metabolism and effects in the brain
17:30 What are optimal levels?
20:45 Question of the Day:

Can you get too much vitamin D?

 

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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin with important physiologic effects. Unlike other vitamins that must be obtained from the diet, vitamin D can also be produced in the skin from sunlight. The health implications of vitamin D have been widely studied and some of these effects might surprise you. &nbsp;
In today&rsquo;s episode, we describe how vitamin D is metabolized and why it is clinically important in the body. We also discuss supplementation and the confusion around optimal levels.
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Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>2:45 Let&rsquo;s define some terms!</li>
<li>5:10 Metabolism and activation of vitamin D</li>
<li>6:30 Difference between vitamin D₂ and D₃</li>
<li>8:50 The role of sunlight</li>
<li>10:00 VDRs, calcium homeostasis, and immunity</li>
<li>14:50 Vitamin D in glucose metabolism and effects in the brain</li>
<li>17:30 What are optimal levels?</li>
<li>20:45 Question of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Can you get too much vitamin D?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week&rsquo;s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don&rsquo;t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.
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