#102 Why Vitamin D Deficiency Accelerates Brain Aging

#102 Why Vitamin D Deficiency Accelerates Brain Aging

Published on May 21
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<p><a href= "https://www.foundmyfitness.com/aliquot?utm_campaign=vitamin_d_dementia_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=podcast_description"> Discover my premium podcast, <strong>The Aliquot</strong></a></p> <p dir="ltr">Vitamin D is far more than just a vitamin—it's a potent steroid hormone regulating nearly 5% of our genome. Yet, remarkably, up to 70% of Americans aren't getting enough, placing them at increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In this episode, I explore compelling new evidence from a study involving over 12,000 participants, demonstrating that vitamin D supplementation can reduce dementia risk by an impressive 40%, protecting even adults with genetic Alzheimer's risk (ApoE4 carriers).</p> <p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>(00:00)</strong> Can vitamin D supplements reduce dementia risk?</li> <li><strong>(00:46)</strong> How common is vitamin D deficiency?</li> <li><strong>(03:31)</strong> What studies reveal about genes, vitamin D, and ...