Vitamin D Decoded: The Truth About Mood, Immunity, Deficiency & Disease Prevention

Discover how vitamin D impacts mood, immune function, and chronic disease. Learn signs of deficiency, ideal levels, and how to supplement safely.

In this episode of Life Optimized, we dive deep into the science of vitamin D — the sunshine vitamin — and explore why it’s essential for more than just bone health.

We unpack:

• 🌤 How vitamin D affects mental health, including its connection to anxiety, depression, and cognitive function

• 🛡 Its role as an immune modulator in preventing infections and reducing inflammation

• 💔 The links between vitamin D deficiency and heart disease, autoimmune conditions, and even cancer

• 🧬 Who is most at risk for low vitamin D levels — including age, skin color, sun exposure, and lifestyle factors

• 💊 How to test for deficiency, optimal serum ranges, supplementation strategies, and risks of toxicity

Backed by 8 trusted medical sources, including:

• PubMed Central on mood and vitamin D

• Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry on immune system modulation

• NIH Office of Dietary Supplements for dietary sources, RDAs, and clinical implications

• Cleveland Clinic & American Association of Clinical Endocrinology on diagnosis and treatment

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