En vogue now, there is no shortage of information out there about Vitamin D. But did you know Rheumatologists were one of the first specialists to recognize its importance? Vitamin D is essential for bone and immune health but what exactly does it do, how much should you take and what level is considered "good?"

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⏱Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:03 What is Vitamin D?
1:51 The Vitamin D production process
3:22 What influences our Vitamin D levels?
4:40 Vitamin D, Calcium & your bones
6:10 Vitamin D and the immune system
8:45 What we don't know about Vitamin D
12:09 My POV of Vitamin D

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👩🏻‍⚕️ Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I'd like to thank you for stopping by Connected Rheumatology. I am a board certified Internist and Rheumatologist with over 12 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor.

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