MOHIVATE
Hosted by Dr. Mohi Sarawgee, a GP, MOHIvate is your doctor’s dose of heart and science — with just a touch of humour — because health and feeling good shouldn’t feel complicated. Each episode breaks down medicine and everyday science in a simple, thoughtful way, serving as a reminder that real health can still feel human. I hope you enjoy listening, learning, and carrying a little feel-good factor with you. Thank you for tuning in!
Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be taken as, personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your own doctor or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, and never ignore or delay professional medical advice because of something you’ve heard here. The views expressed are my own and do not represent the views of any organizations or institutions I’m affiliated with.
MOHIVATE
23. The Sunlight Hormone: Vitamin D | Deficiency, Balance & Modern Life
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In this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores vitamin D beyond the headlines, bringing clarity to one of the most discussed nutrients in modern health.
Often called the sunlight hormone, vitamin D sits at the intersection of health and environment, linking bone health and calcium balance with immune regulation and deficiency risk. This episode explains what vitamin D really does and why more is not always better.
Set against the background of recent headlines and supplement trends, this conversation brings clarity to testing, dosing, and safe supplementation, and explores why deficiency remains common in modern indoor lifestyles.
Alongside the science, the episode traces the history and evolutionary story of vitamin D, showing how human biology has always been shaped by sunlight and environment.
With clinical insight and practical perspective, this episode invites you to understand vitamin D as a foundational part of health in modern life.
References
1. NICE Vitamin D Guidance (UK)
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph56
2. NHS Vitamin D Overview (UK)
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/
3. SACN Vitamin D and Health Report (UK Government)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sacn-vitamin-d-and-health-report
4. NIH Vitamin D Fact Sheet for Health Professionals (USA)
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/
5. Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline (International)
https://www.endocrine.org/clinical-practice-guidelines/vitamin-d-for-prevention-of-disease
6. Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency
https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/96/7/1911/2833671
7. Vitamin D Testing and Clinical Use (MedlinePlus / NIH)
https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/vitamin-d-test/
8. Public Health England and NICE Vitamin D Statement
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vitamin-d-supplementation-during-winter-phe-and-nice-statement
9. Vitamin D and Immune Function Review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3166406/
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