In this episode of the Scoliosis World Podcast, Dr. Mark Morningstar dives into the essential connection between Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). With spring sunlight returning and vitamin D levels on the rise, it’s the perfect time to talk about how these nutrients impact bone density, neurological function, and long-term scoliosis outcomes.
You’ll learn:
✔️ Why kids with scoliosis often have low bone density
✔️ The role of Vitamin D deficiency in scoliosis progression
✔️ How Vitamin D affects dopamine and norepinephrine levels
✔️ The difference between Vitamin K1 vs. K2, and why K2 matters
✔️ Ideal supplement levels and safe dosing ranges
✔️ What recent data says about cancer risk, bone health, and cardiovascular benefits of D3 + K2 Dr. Morningstar pulls from peer-reviewed studies and his clinical experience at ScoliSMART Clinics to offer actionable insights backed by data.
⸻ 📌 Resources Mentioned: – European Spine Journal (2008) – Asian Spine Journal (2018) – Journal of Medicine and Life (2020) – Nutrients Journal (2020, 2023) – Clinical Nutrition (2024) – Systematic reviews & meta-analyses on osteoporosis and cancer prevention
⸻ 👨⚕️ Hosted by: Dr. Mark Morningstar 📍 Founder, Back Genius & ScoliSMART Clinics (Michigan)