What If We Got Sunlight All Wrong? The Truth About Vitamin D & Chronic Disease

Sunlight has long been vilified for its link to skin cancer, yet
hiding from it entirely may be costing us far more. Vitamin D, made
primarily through sun exposure, plays a pivotal role in everything
from bone strength and immune defense to mood regulation, cancer
prevention, and even longevity. Shockingly, over 80% of people have
levels too low to unlock its protective powers—putting them at
greater risk for chronic illness, and even premature death.
Research shows that raising vitamin D to optimal levels could
prevent hundreds of thousands of deaths each year, rivaling or
surpassing the impact of many medical interventions. With a few
minutes of daily sun, the right kind of supplementation, and
awareness of how our lifestyles block this essential nutrient,
reclaiming our health may be simpler than we think. In this
episode, I discuss, along with Dr. Cindy Geyer, the critical role
of vitamin D in preventing chronic disease, boosting immunity, and
promoting overall health. Dr. Cindy Geyer received her bachelor of
science and her doctor of medicine degrees, with honors, from the
Ohio State University. She completed residency in internal medicine
at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. and is triple board
certified in internal medicine, integrative medicine and lifestyle
medicine. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to
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