About the Lecture
Learn why vitamin D should be thought of as a pro-hormone versus a traditional vitamin, which helps explain its impact on multiple organs and body systems. He will teach about the various genes that are influenced by vitamin D, including the KLOTHO anti-aging gene. You will hear about the protective role of vitamin D in cancer and autoimmunity. Here the explanation for why seniors are at particular risk of vitamin D deficiency and how that can averted.
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Dr Gerry Schwalfenberg (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta. Dr. Schwalfenberg has been in solo family practice for 44 years in Edmonton, and he has a keen interest in nutrition and environmental health. He received the Alberta College of Family Medicine award of Excellence in 2007. He has written or coauthored 35 peer-reviewed papers, of which at least 12 are on Vitamin D and its effect on health. He has lectured in the past on Vitamin D and immune function, Vitamin D and autoimmune disease, Vitamin D and interactions with minerals and toxic elements, Vitamin D and economic savings with supplementation (estimated to be $14-21B annually in health care), Omega 3 fatty acids, Vitamin K, and magnesium. Articles available on Research Gate.
Curriculum
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Vitamin D Through the Circle of Life
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(Included in full purchase)
Vitamin D Through the Circle of Life
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(Included in full purchase)
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Vitamin D Through the Circle of Life
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