Vitamin D in Children and Adults - Part 1: Vitamin D and Your Health from Birth until Death

This podcast episode discusses Dr. Holick’s professional journey that led him to identify the major circulating form and active form of vitamin D, the need for vitamin D from birth until death, effects of vitamin D on the immune system, and the overall “magic” of vitamin D! ---This is episode 1  of the series: Vitamin D in Children and AdultsThis podcast discusses a very important vitamin: Vitamin D! Vitamin D plays a role in maintaining strong bones, but it also has numerous other effects on the body related to overall health and function from birth until death! Many may not be aware of how multifaceted the role of vitamin D is for multiple body systems to function well. They may also not be aware of how low their intake might actually be related to times of the year, lifestyle factors, or dietary consumption. Join us for a discussion of whether vitamin D is a vitamin or a hormone, differences between vitamin D2 and D3, and sources of vitamin D. Is the sun all you need? Will food provide what you need? Or, is there more to learn to make sure your vitamin D status is decent, not diminishing? Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click hereView Episode Show NotesView Episode Transcript Already an Elite Member? Login hereLearn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri HealthcareView this podcast course on Elite LearningSeries: Vitamin D in Children and Adults