The Integrative Continuum

Vitamin D Isn’t Just a Vitamin: Dr. Barbara Barrett on D3, K2 & Long-Term Health

The Integrative Continuum

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In this episode of The Integrative Continuum, Dr. Richard Rocker is joined by Dr. Barbara Barrett, Doctor and PhD in Natural Medicine, researcher, educator, and specialist in longevity, healthy ageing, and nutritional biochemistry. This conversation takes a deep dive into one of the most widely recommended, yet still poorly understood nutrients: Vitamin D. Dr. Barrett explains why vitamin D should not be viewed simply as a basic vitamin, but more accurately as a hormone-like regulator involve...

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