Jim Stephenson on Vitamin D Deficiency: Deconstructing the Deception & Stop Fearing the Sun

Episode Highlights With JimIs Vitamin D harmful?Most of the work done on Vitamin D has been associative dataThe difference between D3 (intermediate molecule) vs storage form vs active formDifferent forms of Vitamin D we can test for and why these aren’t always accurateIs there actually accurate testing for Vitamin D?How to actually test the active form of Vitamin D in the bodyWhy he doesn't recommend taking an isolated pill of vitamin DThe reason he says you don’t actually need vitamin K to absorb Vitamin DGenetic components of Vitamin D receptors and useMany genetic mutations are meant to be an advantage Why you aren’t going to get over 60 on a vitamin D test naturallyOne snip that is important for vitamin DMisconceptions about Vitamin D during pregnancyThe difference between getting Vitamin D as a supplement vs making it from sun exposureWe make a sulfated form of D3 from sun exposure7-Dehydrocholesterol from the sun (not present in supplements)Why the most important molecule from sun exposure can’t be obtained from a supplementHow PUFA molecules interact with the sun equation and his take on PUFASHow viruses like Epstein-barr can interfere with the vitamin D process in the bodyWhat to do if you’ve taken a lot of oral Vitamin D and think it might have caused an issueHow vitamin K can actually be helpful and why magnesium is important tooCan sun exposure actually help avoid cancerThe problems with sunscreenWhat to know for healthy sun exposure and what it means when we look pink for a few minutes after sun exposureThe importance of not wearing sunglasses in the sun because it makes your more likely to burnResources We MentionJim Stephenson - Facebook GroupJim Stephenson - SubstackAIDS: The crime Beyond Belief by William L. C. ScottBenefits of Sunlight: A Bright Spot for Human HealthAbsence of Seasonal Variation in Serum Concentrations of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Despite a Rise in 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in SummerUVB Light Prevents Atherosclerosis By Reducing InflammationThe "D" Vitamins by Jack DeRuiterA human skin equivalent model that mimics the photoproduction of vitamin D3 in human skinEpstein-Barr virus encoded EBNA-3 binds to vitamin D receptor and blocks activation of its target genesThanks to Our Sponsors: Hiya Children's Vitamins - A clean line of children's vitamins that provides growing kids with all the essential nutrients that might be missing from their diet BON CHARGE - A holistic wellness brand with a huge range of evidence-based products to optimize your life, such as blue light glasses, EMF protection products and circadian friendly lighting. Use code wellnessmama to save.