💬 "Black skin needs three to six times more sunlight to produce the same amount of vitamin D than lighter skin… So understand that yes, you can be even one of those sun warriors and still get vitamin D deficient just because of your skin."
⚡ Did you know that about 80% of Black Americans are walking around vitamin D deficient with no obvious symptoms whatsoever? In this episode, I break down why this sneaky issue is affecting four out of five of us, messing with our energy, bones, and immune system, as I share simple ways to boost your levels safely—especially if you're avoiding the sun like I do in sunny South Florida.
🎧 Stay tuned to find out:
- How melanin in our skin blocks vitamin D production from sunlight
- How lifestyle and diet add up to this widespread deficiency in Black communities
- The vague symptoms like fatigue and recurrent infections that sneak up on you
- Myths like "being outside guarantees enough vitamin D" that keep us in the dark
- Simple strategies to get tested and supplement safely without overdoing it
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