The Amazing Benefits of Vitamin D with Beth Sanford

Episode Summary:In this eye-opening episode, host Beth Quaas welcomes Dr. Beth Sanford, a seasoned nurse educator and passionate advocate for vitamin D awareness, to explore the critical role vitamin D plays in physical, cognitive, and emotional health. From personal stories to evidence-based research, Dr. Sanford shares powerful insights about how vitamin D deficiency affects not just the general population but especially nurses, night shift workers, students, and healthcare professionals.You’ll learn why this “low-hanging fruit” is often overlooked in clinical care, how to assess your own risk, and what steps you can take to improve your health—and maybe even save lives.Key Topics Covered:What vitamin D does in the body (and why it’s vital for nurses!)Common causes of deficiency (including medication use and sunscreen habits)How geographic location and skin tone impact vitamin D levelsThe connection between vitamin D deficiency and mental health, pregnancy, cognitive function, and cancer riskTools and resources for both patients and cliniciansResources & Links:Connect with Dr. Beth Sanford on LinkedIn.Visit Beth's website.Dr. Beth Sanford touches on this topic in her podcast episode:Vitamin D and Immune Health (2022)Vitamin D and Gut Health (2023)Subscribe, Rate, and Review Don't Eat Your Young!Your support helps us continue bringing valuable conversations to the nursing community. If you know someone in healthcare who's making a significant impact, we want to hear about them! Whether it's a nurse, NP, CRNA, student, aide, manager, supervisor, or even a patient advocate driving positive change and inspiring others, we’d love to shine a spotlight on their work. Nominate someone today by filling out this form. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★