Lack of Vitamin D May Increase Risk of Opioid Addiction, New Research Suggests (Ep. 206)

<p>On June 11th of 2021, <a href= "https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/7/24/eabe4577"><em>Science Advances</em></a> published a research article titled Vitamin D deficiency exacerbates UV/endorphin and opioid addiction. Chris Scott and Matt Finch discuss this topic and how basic nutrient deficiencies can also make certain individuals more prone to mental health disorders as well as alcohol addiction or addiction to other substances. They also discuss how to get more vitamin D and how to use medicinal baths to increase micronutrient intake and optimize mental and physical health.</p>