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Nutritionist Advice for Getting the Most From Vitamins with Jill Larson
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- Beyond the Bleeds
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- Sep 1, 2025
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Today on Beyond the Bleeds, we’re joined by John and our returning guest Jill Larson, as we dig deep into the often-confusing world of vitamins. We explore what vitamins truly are, why they matter for our health, and how they interact in our bodies like instruments in a symphony. We break down the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, examine whether you really need supplements, and share practical tips for getting nutrients from your diet, especially for those of us in the bleeding disorder community. Jill Larson is our in-house nutritionist at the Hemophilia Outreach Center. She is a nutrition and dietetic technician registered by the Commission in Dietetic Registration, with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition biology and chemistry and a master’s in molecular toxicology. Jill combines scientific rigor with a passion for clear, accessible health education, making her a true asset for anyone seeking to understand nutrition in daily life. “You can’t just isolate one vitamin any more than you could just isolate one single musician all of the time… Then you wouldn’t have much of a symphony.” ~Jill Larson Today on Beyond the Bleeds: Vitamins are essential nutrients the body can’t make (or can’t make enough of), and they support everything from energy production to growth and immune function. Vitamins are categorized as fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) or water-soluble (eight B vitamins and C), and these categories affect how they are stored and excreted. Vitamins work in concert, deficiency in one or taking mega-doses of another can throw off your body’s balance. Most healthy adults can get what they need from a varied diet built around whole, mostly unprocessed foods, supplements are mainly for those with specific needs or deficiencies. Certain grou…