This 1 Vitamin Could Cut Your Dementia Risk By 40% (latest research)
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October 1st 2025
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In this video, Rhonda Patrick discusses:
- Why vitamin D is much more than "just a vitamin"
- How common is vitamin D deficiency?
- Can vitamin D actually reduce your dementia risk?
- Why women may benefit most from vitamin D
- Does the form of vitamin D matter?
- How much vitamin D should you supplement with?
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Vitamin d News
- Vitamin D delivered via nanoemulsion was more effective than standard supplementation in improving language and social skills in young children with autism.
- Vitamin D, iron, and protein may improve hair growth and thickness while sugar-sweetened beverages and alcohol may worsen hair loss.
- Combining vitamin D supplementation with regular exercise shows a significant reduction in insulin resistance and improved lipid regulation, potentially offering an innovative approach to managing type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders.
- Nearly half of people with type 2 diabetes have multiple micronutrient deficiencies—the most common being vitamin D.
- Supplemental vitamin D is linked to a 40% lower risk of Alzheimer's in cognitively healthy older adults.
