Few nutrients get as much hype as vitamin D. It’s been promoted for everything from stronger bones and better mood to reduced risk of chronic disease and cancer prevention. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, a wave of self-proclaimed “vitamin D truthers” took things further—claiming massive doses could prevent or even cure the virus. But what does the science actually say about how much Vitamin D you should be taking? And are there truly health benefits of mega-dosing Vitamin D? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dig into the ‘sunshine vitamin’ and shed light on the facts (and fiction) surrounding this much-debated nutrient. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals We’ve got MERCH! Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Things we talked about and additional reading: Sunlight and Vitamin D: A global perspective for health The Vit D-Folate Hypothesis for Skin Pigmentation (and other hypotheses) Unexpected actions of vit D in innate and adaptive immunity Vit D Supplementation and depression meta-analysis of RCTs Vit D status and COVID-19 severity (observational data #1) Vit D status and COVID-19 severity (observational data #2) Vit D from cod liver oil and and COVID-19 incidence Vit D Supplementation with single high dose and hospital LOS in COVID-19 RCT Vit D Supplementation and COVID-19 review/meta-analysis Vit D Supplementation in COVID-19 for deficiency COVID-19 and Vit D Misinformation on Youtube Analysis Vit D Supplementation on Clinical Outcomes in Older Adults Vit D Supplementation and Prevention of Cancer and CVD Vit D and Cancer Risk / Mortality Research Challenges The effect of sunscreen on vit D review Sunlight: Time for a Rethink? FTC charges Eric Nepute for Violations For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**