Summary:Jim Stephenson Jr., a leading expert in vitamin D biology with over 20 years of research experience, emphasizes the importance of natural vitamin D sources, such as sunlight and food, for optimal health. Contrary to its name, vitamin D is a hormone, not a vitamin. Studies on vitamin D supplementation reveal limited benefits for conditions like autoimmunity, obesity, cancer, and osteoporosis, and may even cause harm due to numerous side effects. Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/@jimstephensonjr Sponsored by Litewater Scientific  Most Deuterium Depleted Water The Exists, Deuterium tests, Hydrogen Water Bottles, Quinton Minerals, Hydrogen Tablets  Click The Link Below Use Code DRSARA For 10 % OFFhttps://bit.ly/4aN9zdI Sponsored By Chroma 10% Off Chroma Precision Health Light Products https://getchroma.co/?ref=DRSARA Use code DRSARA 💥New Updated Mighty Minerals Mini Course 15% Off Code : SARA   Fasting Mini Guide https://get.busysuperhuman.com/fasting Leptin - Appetite & Metabolism https://get.busysuperhuman.com/leptin-intro Want To Speak To Me ? 15 min Zoom Calls https://calendly.com/sara-pugh/inquiry-call https://courses.busysuperhuman.com/minerals   Monthly Coaching Group $29 / month https://get.busysuperhuman.com/online-quantum-coaching   Substack https://drsarapugh.substack.com/   FREE 10 Step Quantum  Kickstart Guide https://get.busysuperhuman.com/10-step-quantum   15% Off EMR-TEK Red Lights & UVB Vitamin D Light https://www.emr-tek.com/discount/DRSARA Chapters 00:00 The Illusion of Vitamin D Deficiency05:50 Understanding the Vitamin D Pathway12:06 The Complexities of Vitamin D Testing17:50 The Role of Vitamin D in Immune Response24:06 Vitamin D and Disease: A Critical Analysis30:13 The Placebo Effect and Vitamin D35:49 Future Directions in Vitamin D Research37:45 The Impact of Deuterium on Health38:45 Vitamin D Deficiency: Myths and Misconceptions39:43 Understanding Vitamin D Utilization42:40 The Role of Sulfated Vitamin D46:37 The Interplay of Vitamin D and Other Molecules49:56 The Influence of Medications on Vitamin D Levels52:35 The Role of Magnesium in Vitamin D Metabolism56:51 Vitamin D from Food Sources01:01:41 The Relationship Between Vitamin D and Mitochondria Sound Bites "It's just, I see it as false hope for people.""You want to be really careful with it.""The active form made by the kidneys is the one that works.""It's a marker, not the cause.""It's a failed model in my opinion.""Deuterium is kryptonite to your mitochondria.""Light water, deuterium depleted water is 100% safe.""Supplementing does not alter your sulfated levels." MY LINKTREE: https://zez.am/busysuperhuman  INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/busy_superhuman/SUBSTACK:  https://drsarapugh.substack.com/ YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@Thebusysuperhuman LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-pugh-/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@busysuperhuman WEBSITE: www.busysuperhuman.com   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advise. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any medical decisions. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.