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If you listened to our recent conversation on iron deficiency, this episode is the perfect follow-up.
Many women assume symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, low mood, poor sleep and declining energy are simply part of perimenopause. But vitamin D and B12 deficiencies can create remarkably similar symptoms and are often overlooked in the process.
In this episode, I sit down with GP and women's health clinician Dr Ebony Tosch to unpack two of the most common deficiencies we see in midlife women. We discuss why these deficiencies are so common, how they affect everything from mood and cognition to bone health, what optimal levels actually look like, and when supplements or injections may be necessary.
We also explore the connection between vitamin D, magnesium and bone density, why B12 absorption becomes more challenging for some women, and the important blood tests worth discussing with your doctor.
If you've ever been told your results are "normal" but you still don't feel like yourself, this conversation may help you uncover an important missing piece of the puzzle.
In this episode, we discuss:
➡️ Why vitamin D deficiency is common even in sunny climates
➡️ The role vitamin D plays in mood, immunity and bone health
➡️ Normal versus optimal vitamin D levels
➡️ The connection between vitamin D, magnesium and K2
➡️ When bone density scans should be considered
➡️ Common causes of vitamin B12 deficiency
➡️ Symptoms of low B12, including fatigue and neurological changes
➡️ The difference between oral supplements and B12 injections
➡️ How medications can affect B12 absorption
➡️ Why nutritional deficiencies are often mistaken for hormonal symptoms
➡️ The blood tests every woman should understand in midlife
➡️ How to advocate for yourself when seeking answers
➡️ Perimenopause is only one part of the picture. Sometimes the symptoms you're experiencing have a different cause and, importantly, a different solution.
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Chapters
00:00 - Why Vitamin D & B12 Deficiencies Are So Common
01:21 - Symptoms Often Mistaken for Perimenopause
03:23 - Why Vitamin D Deficiency Happens Even in Sunny Countries
05:31 - Normal vs Optimal Vitamin D Levels Explained
06:56 - Do You Need Calcium With Vitamin D?
08:14 - Best Vitamin D Supplements: D3, Dosage & Absorption
11:08 - The Vitamin D, Magnesium & K2 Connection
15:21 - Bone Density Scans: Why Women Should Test Earlier
20:21 - Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms Every Woman Should Know
22:02 - Foods Rich in Vitamin B12
23:28 - Causes of Low B12: Gut Health, Alcohol & Absorption Issues
26:23 - When B12 Injections Work Better Than Supplements
32:05 - The Blood Tests Midlife Women Should Ask For
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