After years of failed prescription medications, a doctor finally helped Ashley Harmon address her Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms by identifying vitamin deficiencies. While trying to save some money and make her own supplements, Harmon learned that a Vitamin D deficiency is linked to increased risk of severe COVID-19, breast cancer, dementia, and more. Moreover, reports shared that an estimated 76-90% of melanated people are Vitamin D deficient due to several factors, one, in particular, being that melanin impacts the body’s ability to absorb Vitamin D from the sun. This inspired Harmon to create Mela Vitamins, “the first and only wellness company forming supplements to meet the unique nutritional needs of melanated people." Read more about how Harmon carved a niche in the $35 billion supplement industry at the link in our bio.