Chapter
Adaptations to Northern Latitudes
1:18:08 - 1:21:39 (03:31)
Fair skin is an adaptation to northern latitudes because it allows for better absorption of UVB radiation for Vitamin D production and protection from skin cancer.
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking Vitamin D supplements regularly, as it is a hormone which regulates about 5% of the human genome encoding protein.
1:18:08 - 1:19:43 (01:35)
Vitamin D, Supplements
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking Vitamin D supplements regularly, as it is a hormone which regulates about 5% of the human genome encoding protein. Additionally, Vitamin D can be produced by exposing oneself to UVB radiation from the sun.
ChapterAdaptations to Northern Latitudes
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People living in northern latitudes have fair skin which helps protect them from the sun's UVB radiation and get less vitamin D as a result.
1:19:43 - 1:21:39 (01:56)
Vitamin D
Summary
People living in northern latitudes have fair skin which helps protect them from the sun's UVB radiation and get less vitamin D as a result. Most people aren't getting enough vitamin D and taking too much of it is a subjective matter.