The Importance Of Vitamin D
august 3, 2025
The Importance Of Vitamin D
Have you ever found yourself wondering if you really need more sun — or if that vitamin D supplement you picked up is even helping? You’re not alone. Between the fear of sun exposure, the push for daily SPF, and the endless supplement advice online, it’s no wonder so many women feel confused.
Here’s the truth: vitamin D is one of the most essential — and underrated — nutrients for your health. And yet, most people are unknowingly deficient. Below, I’m breaking down how to know if you are, how to get more of it naturally (hint: the sun is your friend), and what to consider if you’re thinking about supplementing.
Q: How do you know if you’re low in vitamin D?
A: Honestly? Most people are. Especially if you:
Live in a place with long winters
Work indoors or spend most of your day inside
Regularly wear sunscreen or cover your skin
Struggle with mood swings, fatigue, or frequent colds
Vitamin D impacts way more than bone health. It plays a huge role in immunity, mood, hormone balance, energy, and even gut integrity. But you won’t feel a deficiency the way you would with something like dehydration. That’s why testing is key.
At Aeonian Wellness, I offer advanced functional lab testing to check your vitamin D levels — alongside markers like inflammation, minerals, hormones, and detox function. That way, you get the full picture, not just a single snapshot. It’s the most accurate way to know what your body actually needs — and how to support it naturally.
Q: Can’t I just take a supplement?
A: Maybe — but not without context. Vitamin D is fat-soluble, which means excess amounts can build up in the body over time. That’s why I always recommend testing before starting high-dose supplementation.
And if you are supplementing? Make sure it’s paired with vitamin K2, which helps shuttle calcium to the right places (like your bones) and keep it out of places it shouldn’t go (like your arteries). Also, always take it with a meal containing healthy fat — like avocado, olive oil, or eggs — for better absorption.
Q: Is the sun really the best source of vitamin D?
A: Yes — and it’s completely free, mood-boosting, and incredibly effective when done correctly. Your skin produces vitamin D when it’s exposed to UVB rays, but this process is easily blocked. Wearing sunscreen (even SPF 15), being behind glass, or going outside when the sun’s too low all prevent your body from making vitamin D.
Here’s how to get it safely:
Aim for 10–30 minutes of sun daily, ideally between 10 AM and 2 PM
Expose large areas like arms, chest, or legs without sunscreen for that short window
Be mindful of your skin tone — lighter skin needs less time, darker skin may need more
Avoid burning — after that initial exposure, cover up or apply a clean, mineral-based SPF
This kind of intentional sun time can improve your mood, boost energy, reduce inflammation, and support your hormones — all with something as simple as stepping outside.
→ Ready to find out if low vitamin D is behind your fatigue, mood swings, or stubborn health symptoms?
At Aeonian Wellness, I help women get real answers through personalized functional testing and 1:1 guidance. You’ll walk away with clarity, a deeper understanding of your body, and a personalized wellness plan — no more guessing, no more wasting money on supplements that may not even be helping.
Xoxo,
Anthea
