Episode #151: Vitamin D: Why Experts are Saying ‘No’ to Routine Testing & Supplementation

Are you ready for a plot twist in the world of health? Farmer Joel and Dr. Sina are here to shake up everything you thought you knew about vitamin D!  In this episode, we're diving deep into the surprising new guidelines that are turning conventional wisdom on its head.

Picture this: millions of people popping vitamin D pills like candy, and doctors ordering blood tests left and right. But what if we told you that all this vitamin D mania might be... misguided?

Join us as we unpack the juicy details of The Endocrine Society's 2024 guidelines. We'll explore why they're now advising against routine vitamin D screening and supplementation for many adults. It's a 180-degree turn that's left the health world spinning!

But here's the kicker: despite all the hype, some scientists are now admitting they don't really know the role of vitamin D in disease prevention. It's like a vitamin-sized mystery wrapped in a lab coat!

We'll dive into the surprising science behind this 180-degree turn and explore the vitamin D mystery. Get ready for a dose of health drama that's sure to leave you questioning your supplement routine!

When you finish the episode, please chime in on our Community Question for the week: How much time do you spend in the sun?

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Chapters

• 1:09 NEW Vitamin D Findings
• 8:15 No Consensus on D Deficiency
• 12:56 Vitamin D: NOT a Vitamin?
• 15:12 Pills vs. Sunlight
• 28:22 Joel’s Community Question