☀️ Vitamin D: The Sunshine Nutrient for Strong Bones & Immunity? 🦴🛡️"
Dr RR Baliga's "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast
March 12, 20255m 59s
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Show Notes
Vitamin D is essential for bone health 🦴, immune function 🛡️, and muscle strength 🏋️.
Deficiency is common and affects women 👩⚕️, young adults 🧑🎓, and non-Hispanic Black Americans. Main sources include sunlight ☀️, oily fish 🐟, eggs 🥚, and fortified foods 🥛.
Recommended intake is 600-800 IU/day 💊.
Studies show mixed results 📊, but it may help with cancer prevention 🎗️, autoimmune diseases 🧬, and cognitive function 🧠.
Excessive intake ⚠️ can cause kidney stones 🩺 and hypercalcemia.