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“JoAnn Manson, MD, MPH, DrPH – Principal Investigator of several research studies, including the Women’s Health Initiative and the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL). Notable and relevant publications Sequence Variations in PCSK9, Low LDL, and Protection against Coronary Heart Disease.”

“Heike Bischoff-Ferrari - Swiss professor and DO-HEALTH lead investigator behind the vitamin D, omega-3, and exercise trial. Ben Levine - sports cardiologist and FMF guest. *See my episode featuring Dr. Benjamin Levine.”

“A 12-week randomized trial in 98 healthy men with normal testosterone found that vitamin D supplementation did not raise testosterone, illustrating why baseline status matters. The herbal evidence includes early human signals.”

“Diet plays an essential role in immune function. Consequently, deficiencies or insufficiencies in vitamins or minerals can impair immune function. The gut microbiota also modulates immune function, so maintaining a healthy gut is crucial.”

“She starts with vitamin D testing and marine omega-3 intake, then uses a high-quality multivitamin and magnesium to cover nutrients that can be difficult to obtain consistently from a typical diet. Omega-3 dosing depends on the actual EPA and DHA content shown on the label.”

“Gene polymorphisms, small changes in an organism's DNA sequence, can affect the absorption and metabolism of nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. A polymorphism in the MTHFR gene that decreases enzyme activity leads to inefficient folate metabolism.”

“She also lists creatine, omega-3s, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin K2, a multivitamin, and several other supplements as parts of her personal routine. This clip is excerpted, with permission, from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's presentation for Biote.”

“She identified vitamins/minerals and other compounds present in vegetables/fruits that are essential for mitochondrial health, which is critical for brain function. Learn more about Dr. Terry Wahls "Minding your Mitochondria" Presentation on TEDx.”

“Vitamin D deficiency — easily corrected — compromises immune function, cognition, and longevity. Nearly half of Americans don't get enough magnesium — impairing DNA repair and increasing the risk of cancer. We are not solving these problems—we are medicating them.”

“Magnesium intake and incidence of pancreatic cancer: the VITamins and Lifestyle study - Every 100 mg per day decrease in magnesium intake was linked to a 24% increase in pancreatic cancer incidence.”