Vitamin D: The Underrated Key to Immunity, Mood & Longevity | Nourish MD S02-E03

Welcome to Episode #03 of the Nourish MD Podcast! In this episode, co-host Romana Brennan introduces PPMA's newest physician on staff, Dr. Kathryn Cardoza. Together, they explore the power of vitamin D—discussing its sources, how it functions in the body, and the numerous benefits it provides.⚕️ About Dr. CardozaDr. Kathryn Cardoza is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), earned her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and completed her internal medicine residency at Stanford Health Care.Following her residency, Dr. Cardoza worked as a hospitalist and primary care provider at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. During this time, she also served as an Assistant Professor at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai, training resident physicians and medical students. As an Orange County native, Dr. Cardoza is thrilled to have returned home to practice in and contribute to her local community. She holds a medical staff position at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian.Dr. Cardoza believes that her relationships with her patients are what make her career meaningful. By understanding her patients’ experiences and values, she collaborates with them to create healthcare plans that align with their lifestyle and goals, leading to a longer-lasting impact on their health. Her emphasis on preventive health care allows her to prevent diseases or catch them early, minimizing their effect on her patients' well-being.Outside of medicine, Dr. Cardoza enjoys practicing yoga, playing beach volleyball, paddle boarding, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.🎙️ Tune in to learn how to take the right steps toward a healthier life. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights on living your healthiest life with the Nourish MD Podcast. Your journey to wellness starts here!🔗 Join the Nourish MD Podcast newsletter: https://bit.ly/nourish-md-podcast-signupAbout Your HostsLauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD is board-certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She received her bachelor’s degree in food, nutrition, and dietetics, with a minor in combined sciences from Stephen F. Austin State University. She also holds a master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences with a specialty in integrative nutrition from Stephen F. Austin State University. Lauren specializes in integrative nutrition, specifically related to hormones, metabolism, digestion, and wellness.Romana Brennan, MS, RD is board-certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She received her bachelor’s degree in Integrative Biology, with a minor in Spanish from the University of California, Berkeley. She holds a master’s degree in Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity from the University of Southern California. Romana specializes in integrative nutrition, focusing on hormones, metabolism, digestion, and wellness. She also works at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition on both the clinical and research teams.PPMA: Medicine the Way It Should Be. Call 949-566-8179.https://PrivateMds.com#NourishMDPodcast #VitaminD #Nutrition #HealthyLifestyle #PPMA #Podcast