Ep. 07: Vitamin D, sun exposure and their role in our overall health

Feb 13, 2022 · 35m 19s
Ep. 07: Vitamin D, sun exposure and their role in our overall health
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Kat and Bec sit down to chat about vitamin D, sun exposure and the vital roles they play in our overall health. Topics discussed: • Kat and Bec recap on...

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Kat and Bec sit down to chat about vitamin D, sun exposure and the vital roles they play in our overall health.

Topics discussed:
• Kat and Bec recap on their weekend, their sun exposure and being out in nature.
• Kat and Bec place a strong emphasis that this is NOT medical advice and that it is information from our own research, education and experience.
• How important vitamin D is and the different ways we increase our levels.
• Alterations vitamin D undergoes in the body in order for it to be activated.
• The increasing prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is Australia.
• Kat and Bec hypostasise on why there is such a prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency which include; working under artificial light, increased home isolation in the last two years, more people are working from home, fear of the sun and compromised digestive systems.
• The different roles vitamin D has in the human body. Including but not limited to; reduction of inflammation, it’s influence in processes such as cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, glucose metabolism and prevention of osteoporosis.
• The role vitamin D plays in cognitive function and mental health.
• The importance of the sun’s UV rays as an essential source of our Vitamin D. Appropriate sun exposure and increasing sun tolerance.
• Sunscreens and their carcinogenic ingredients ( not all sunscreens), ability to block pores and prevent UV rays reaching the skin and synthesising into Vitamin D for the body.
• Sun gazing and the role it plays with our circadian rhythm.
• Daily recommended amounts of vitamin D for different age groups. Noting the older age bracket requires a higher amount and commonly have difficulties converting and storing.
• Recognising older adults, in particular those with issues mobilising or who are in assisted living facilities should have their vitamin D levels monitored due to decreased sun exposure and high probability of reduced, digestive, liver and kidney function.
• If you wish to “geek out” on the science of the sun Bec recommends checking out the work of Dr Jack Kruse, neurosurgeon.
• Leaky gut and its role in nutrition absorption and immune system.
• Foods with higher amounts of vitamin D and the power of mushrooms.
• Excess amounts of vitamin D and what to look out for.


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