#326: 3 Key Supplements for Optimal Brain Function

Deficiency Risks

Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread issue, affecting about 70% of the US population. Louisa Nicola shares her personal experience with low vitamin D levels and the steps she took to address it, emphasizing the importance of regular testing and supplementation 1. She highlights the impact of factors like limited sun exposure, aging, and sun cream use on vitamin D synthesis 2.

When we wear sun cream, it blocks UVB rays, and UVB rays is needed for vitamin d synthesis.

--- Louisa Nicola

Louisa also discusses the role of magnesium in vitamin D metabolism and the potential complications of heavy metal exposure 2.

   

Optimal Levels

Achieving optimal vitamin D levels is crucial for overall health. Louisa Nicola recommends aiming for levels between 50 to 60 nanograms per milliliter, based on research findings 1. She explains that vitamin D is not just a vitamin but also a hormone that plays a vital role in brain function and mood regulation 2.

The normal reference ranges for vitamin D are 20 to 50 nanograms per milliliter. However, if you truly want to be optimized, you want to be looking at getting a vitamin D level up to around 50 to 60 nanograms per milliliter.

--- Louisa Nicola

Louisa underscores the ease of supplementation and the necessity of maintaining adequate levels, especially for those who spend most of their time indoors 1.