The Importance of Vitamin K – The Use of Supplementation During Winter Author: Dr. Jimi Francis, PhD, IBCLC, RDN, LD, RLC As the days grow shorter and winter sets in, many people focus on vitamin D supplementation to compensate for reduced sunlight exposure. However, vitamin K, a lesser-known but equally important nutrient, deserves some attention, too—especially …
The Importance of Vitamin D – Why Supplementation May Be Needed During Winter
The Importance of Vitamin D – Why Supplementation May Be Needed During Winter Author: Dr. Jimi Francis, PhD, IBCLC, RDN, LD, RLC As the days grow shorter and the weather cools, many of us begin to spend more time indoors, soaking up less sunlight—the primary natural source of vitamin D. This shift in lifestyle, coupled with …