95. Critical role of the Vitamin D system in Infection and Immunity | Prof Sunil Wimalawansa

Expert physician researcher Sunil Wimalawansa explains why Vitamin D plays a critical role in immune system function, the physiology various forms of vitamin D and how to ensure you keep a level compatible with optimal health.

Dr Sunil J. Wimalawansa, MD, PhD is a globally respected clinician-scientist, educator, over three decades of leadership in endocrinology, osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, and nutrition. He served as professor and chief of endocrinology at leading U.S. medical institutions, including the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Rutgers University.

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TIMESTAMPS 3:30 Vitamin D Metabolism Made Clear 9:30 Sunlight Timing And Skin Production 15:20 Peripheral Activation And Inactivation 21:40 Immune Cells Depend On Daily Supply 27:00 D3 vs Calcifediol vs Calcitriol 33:20 Acute Illness, ICU, And Rapid Repletion 39:30 Safety, Toxicity, And Hypercalcemia 45:10 Disease Thresholds And Target Levels 51:30 MS, Autoimmunity, And Latitude Clues 58:00 Dosing Rules And Obesity Adjustments 1:04:00 Frequency Matters More Than Mega Doses 1:09:00 K2, Magnesium, And Cofactors 1:14:00 Study Design Pitfalls And Bias 1:21:00 Practical Takeaways And Resources

REFERENCED PAPERS

Calcifediol Treatment and Hospital Mortality Due to COVID-19: A Cohort Study PMID: 34064175 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34064175/

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