Ep 244: The Connection Between Sunlight & Gut Health

Do you get outside for more than 5 minutes a day every day?  According to recent research 50% of adults do not get enough sunlight.  Sunlight exposure, and morning sunlight in particular, has been f

ound to improve sleep quality while boosting vitamin D levels & subsequently strengthening bones.  But did you know that the amount of time you spend in natural sunlight also determines the health of your digestive system lining?  In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause discusses the connection between sunlight, sleep, resilience & gut health.

Resources from the Show:
Easy to read resource: Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s
Study on fecal serotonin increase in children being outdoors

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Melatonin &amp ; Gut Health
Melatonin and Gut Lining Health
Melatonin and Cancer

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