Vitamin D is one of the most common deficiencies in children and one of the most overlooked. If your child has never been tested, this episode is worth a listen.

In this episode, Steph breaks down everything you need to know about vitamin D for kids: which children are most at risk for low levels, what your labs are actually telling you (and what they might be missing) and how to choose a supplement your child will consistently take. If your child has been getting sick over and over or if vitamin D has never come up at a well visit, this one is for you.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

• Why Vitamin D Matters and Which Kids Are Most at Risk

• Testing: What the Labs Say vs. What They Mean

• Can't They Just Get It From the Sun?

• Supplementation: How to Choose What They'll Actually Take

• The Vitamin D and K2 Connection

Show Notes:

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