We explore how vitamin?D research and guidelines have evolved since the pandemic, and we discuss what the latest evidence means for everyday supplementation. Our goal is to clarify the current recommendations and separate hype from solid science.

Topics include:

– Why routine high?dose vitamin?D supplementation isn’t supported by recent trials.

– How the Endocrine Society’s 2024 update removed specific blood?level targets.

– Practical guidance for staying within the RDA and when testing might be necessary.

Cited References

Endocrine Society Updated Guidelines, 2024.
Gagesch et al., 2023. DO-HEALTH trial: Vitamin D supplementation in older adults.
LeBoff et al., 2022. Vitamin D supplementation (VITAL trial) and fractures.
Mason et al., 2019. Vitamin D for cancer or cardiovascular disease prevention.
Meng at al., 2023. Meta-analysis on Vitamin D for treatment and prevention of COVID.
Zhong et al, 2023. High dose Vitamin D to treat COVID. 

Referenced Episodes
On Vitamin D Supplementation (Sept 2020 episode)