08/31/2026
🚫 MYTH BUSTER MONDAY: "I live in the South, so I can't be vitamin D deficient."
❌ Myth.
Living in a sunny climate doesn't guarantee healthy vitamin D levels.
In fact, vitamin D deficiency is surprisingly common—even in states like Texas and New Mexico.
Why?
☀️ Many of us spend most of our day indoors.
🧴 Sunscreen blocks much of the UVB light needed to make vitamin D.
👕 Clothing and hats reduce sun exposure.
⚖️ Higher body fat can lower circulating vitamin D levels.
👴 As we age, our skin becomes less efficient at producing vitamin D.
Low vitamin D has been associated with:
🦴 Weaker bones and increased fracture risk
💪 Muscle weakness
😴 Fatigue
🛡️ Impaired immune function
The only way to know if you're deficient is with a simple blood test.
If you're low, don't just grab the first supplement off the shelf. The type, dose, and quality of vitamin D matter, and some people also benefit from vitamin K2 to help support healthy calcium metabolism.
💬 Have you ever been surprised to find out your vitamin D was low despite living somewhere sunny?