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In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet podcast, Jill Harris discusses the critical role of vitamin D in kidney stone prevention and overall health. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining balanced vitamin D levels, the risks associated with excessive supplementation, and practical advice for effective vitamin D intake. The conversation highlights the need for regular testing and the significance of taking vitamin D with healthy fats for optimal absorption.TakeawaysVitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption.Excessive vitamin D can lead to kidney stones.Regular testing of vitamin D levels is essential.Vitamin D should be taken with healthy fats.Maintaining balanced vitamin D levels is important.Many people are unaware of vitamin D's effects on health.Functional and holistic doctors may overprescribe vitamin D.Vitamin D supplementation requires careful monitoring.Dietary sources of vitamin D should be considered.Education on kidney stone prevention is vital. 00:00 Understanding Vitamin D and Kidney Stones08:55 Practical Tips for Vitamin D Supplementation——HAVE A QUESTION? _Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8764.KIDNEY STONE DIET® APPROVED PRODUCTSProtein Powders, Snacks, and moreWORK WITH JILL _Kidney Stone Diet®Kidney Stone Prevention CourseKidney Stone Diet® Meal PlansSUPPORT THE SHOW _Join the PatreonRate Kidney Stone Diet on Apple Podcasts or Spotify——WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _For over 25 years, Jill Harris has been a kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients reduce their kidney stone risk. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, ebooks, and group coaching, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible stop making kidney stones for good.