This video reviews studies that suggest vitamin D requires vitamin A for proper function, with retinol from animal sources being preferable to beta carotene from vegetables. It highlights the importance of balancing these vitamins for immune, brain, and blood sugar health, while noting that excessive vitamin A can affect fetal growth.
As food has been genetically selected for bigger yield, we're seeing an inverse association with the amount of micronutrients that are found in food.”
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0:00 Intro
0:20 Vitamin D receptor binding requires vitamin A.
0:50 Retinol is found in animal-based products. Pre-vitamin A is from vegetables.
1:40 Pairing vitamin A and vitamin D supports immune system, brain, and blood sugar health.
2:40 Excessive supplemental vitamin A in pregnant women can affect fetal growth.
4:25 There are fewer micronutrients in your food.
5:45 Paired vitamin D and vitamin A balance the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of the immune system.
7:25 Mike suggests that you supplement with a retinol, not a beta carotenoid version of pre-vitamin A.
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