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The Importance of Vitamin D and How to Enhance Its Functionality
1:19:15 - 1:26:55 (07:40)
Dr. Rhonda Patrick sheds light on the major role of skin in vitamin D synthesis and how it affects different organs in our body. She also suggests getting one's D3 levels tested and starting with a range of 30 to 40 ng/ml.
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Besides being a protective layer, skin plays an important role as an endocrine organ mainly in vitamin D synthesis, which is essential for bone health and has protective effects against several diseases.
1:19:15 - 1:22:53 (03:38)
Summary
Besides being a protective layer, skin plays an important role as an endocrine organ mainly in vitamin D synthesis, which is essential for bone health and has protective effects against several diseases. Vitamin D receptor bound with vitamin D, goes inside the cell's nucleus and recognizes little sequences of DNA, turning on/off various genes.
ChapterThe Importance of Vitamin D and How to Enhance Its Functionality
EpisodeDr. Rhonda Patrick: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity
PodcastHuberman Lab
Vitamin D activates tryptophan hydroxylase 2, which converts tryptophan into serotonin in the brain, regulating various bodily functions such as immune cell regulation, blood pressure, and bone homeostasis.
1:22:53 - 1:24:51 (01:57)
Summary
Vitamin D activates tryptophan hydroxylase 2, which converts tryptophan into serotonin in the brain, regulating various bodily functions such as immune cell regulation, blood pressure, and bone homeostasis.
ChapterThe Importance of Vitamin D and How to Enhance Its Functionality
EpisodeDr. Rhonda Patrick: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity
PodcastHuberman Lab
Learn about the importance of getting tested for vitamin D3 levels and what a good starting range for supplementation might be.
1:24:51 - 1:26:55 (02:04)
Summary
Learn about the importance of getting tested for vitamin D3 levels and what a good starting range for supplementation might be. With 70% of the US population being deficient, this could be a lynchpin in solving a number of health issues.