In this episode, we discuss the role of Vitamin D in diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Our guest is Dr. Izabela Szymczak-Pajor, PhD, a researcher at the Medical University of Łódź | UMED, in the Department of Nucleic Acid Biochemistry. We experienced some technical difficulties during the recording and apologize in advance for the audio issues in certain parts of the podcast. However, we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to share this valuable discussion. We hope you enjoy the episode! References: -Szymczak-Pajor I, Drzewoski J, Śliwińska A. The Molecular Mechanisms by Which Vitamin D Prevents Insulin Resistance and Associated Disorders. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Sep 11;21(18):6644. doi: 10.3390/ijms21186644. PMID: 32932777; PMCID: PMC7554927. -Szymczak-Pajor I, Śliwińska A. Analysis of Association between Vitamin D Deficiency and Insulin Resistance. Nutrients. 2019 Apr 6;11(4):794. doi: 10.3390/nu11040794. PMID: 30959886; PMCID: PMC6520736.

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