{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Truth About Vitamin D Deficiency in Black Communities","description":"\ud83d\udcac &quot;Black skin needs three to six times more sunlight to produce the same amount of vitamin D than lighter skin\u2026 So understand that yes, you can be even one of those sun warriors and still get vitamin D deficient just because of your skin.\u201d \u26a1 Did you know that about 80% of Black Americans are walking around vitamin D deficient with no obvious symptoms whatsoever? In this episode, I break down why this sneaky issue is affecting four out of five of us, messing with our energy, bones, and immune system, as I share simple ways to boost your levels safely\u2014especially if you\u2019re avoiding the sun like I do in sunny South Florida. \ud83c\udfa7 Stay tuned to find out:  How melanin in our skin blocks vitamin D production from sunlight How lifestyle and diet add up to this widespread deficiency in Black communities The vague symptoms like fatigue and recurrent infections that sneak up on you Myths like &quot;being outside guarantees enough vitamin D&quot; that keep us in the dark Simple strategies to get tested and supplement safely without overdoing it  \ud83d\udd25 Sponsors &amp;amp; Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: https:\/\/shop.drberrypierre.com Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: https:\/\/www.pierremedicalconsulting.com Dr. Pierre\u2019s Tools &amp;amp; Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: https:\/\/www.drberrypierre.com\/resources Amazon Book Picks Find every book I\u2019ve mentioned on the show: https:\/\/www.drberrypierre.com\/amazon \ud83d\udd17 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: https:\/\/www.drberrypierre.com\/newsletter  Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes &amp;amp; Show Notes: https:\/\/www.drberrypierre.com\/podcast \ud83d\ude4c Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here\u2019s how you can support the show: \ud83c\udfa7 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts \u2014 your ratings help us reach more listeners! \ud83d\udcf8 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media ","author_name":"Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry","author_url":"http:\/\/www.listentodrberry.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39164120\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195812765"}