7 Surprising Vitamin D Facts

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Summary of Transcript:
The speaker initially lacked awareness about the importance of vitamin D in the body, but learned that it is the most important vitamin as it affects the immune system, sleep, digestion, and more. Various factors can lead to vitamin D deficiency, such as gut inflammation, obesity, living in high latitudes, and genetics. The speaker then discusses seven important but lesser-known points about vitamin D, including the potential side effects of taking vitamin D when deficient in magnesium, the effectiveness of taking vitamin D infrequently rather than daily, the differences in vitamin D content between farm-raised and grass-fed animals, and the different effects of vitamin D2 and D3 on certain diseases. Lastly, the speaker cautions against corn syrup and maltodextrin being added to some vitamin D products.

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Summary of Description:
Vitamin D is important for overall health and deficiency can cause various issues such as compromised immune system, inflammation, sleep problems, and digestive issues. There are various causes of vitamin D deficiency including gut inflammation, genetics, pollution, and lifestyle factors. Infrequent large doses of vitamin D may be better than small daily doses and vitamin D from wild-caught fish and grass-fed animals is better than farm-raised and grain-fed. Vitamin D3 is more effective in improving overall health than vitamin D2, which has some negative effects on the body. Lastly, ten minutes of skin exposure to the sun is only enough to provide around 400 IU of vitamin D, and most vitamin D3 supplements worldwide contain corn syrup.


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Vitamin D Deficiency: Causes and Consequences

Have you ever experienced sleep issues, inflammation, or compromised immunity? These problems could be symptoms of vitamin D deficiency. In fact, vitamin D is crucial for your health in many different ways.

First, let’s discuss some of the causes of vitamin D deficiency. People with inflammation in the gut or a missing gallbladder may have issues with absorbing vitamin D. Additionally, skin tone, obesity, and certain genes can affect how much vitamin D your body produces. Smoking, stress, and exposure to pollution can also negatively impact vitamin D levels.

How to Prevent Vitamin D Deficiency

While vitamin D is found in certain foods, it can be difficult to get enough vitamin D from diet alone. Therefore, it’s important to take certain steps to prevent vitamin D deficiency. One option is to take vitamin D supplements. However, it’s important to note that most vitamin D3 supplements in Europe contain corn syrup.

Another option is to get sunlight exposure. However, even 10 minutes of skin exposure to the sun only provides about 400 IU of vitamin D, which is unlikely to provide enough vitamin D to meet daily needs.

Vitamin D3 vs. Vitamin D2: What’s the Difference?

Vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3 are not the same. Vitamin D2 may inhibit the absorption of Vitamin D3 and worsen multiple sclerosis. Vitamin D2 is also ineffective in helping with lupus or decreasing mortality. However, Vitamin D3 may be effective in these situations.

Did you know that farm-raised fish have four times less vitamin D than wild-caught fish? Similarly, animals that are fed grain have less vitamin D than grass-fed animals. Chickens and pigs that roam outside have more vitamin D than those kept indoors.

The Surprising Truth About Vitamin D Side Effects

Have you ever experienced side effects after taking Vitamin D? Those symptoms could actually be caused by a magnesium deficiency. It’s also worth noting that infrequent large doses of Vitamin D may be better than small daily doses.

The Importance of Vitamin D for Your Health

Vitamin D is actually the third biggest factor that improves overall health, according to Dr. Eric Berg DC. While the importance of vitamin D is often overlooked, it’s important to prioritize getting enough vitamin D to support your health.

Final Thoughts

Now that you know more about vitamin D and its benefits to your health, you can take steps to ensure you aren’t deficient. Whether you choose to take supplements, get more sunlight, or change your diet, prioritizing vitamin D can help you stay healthy and feel your best.

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0:00 Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency
0:35 Vitamin D deficiency causes
2:10 Vitamin D explained
7:28 Learn more about vitamin D!

Today, we’re going to talk about vitamin D deficiency and some things you’ve probably never heard about vitamin D.

Vitamin D deficiency can cause:
• A compromised immune system
• Inflammation
• Sleep issues
• Digestive problems

Causes of vitamin D deficiency:
• Gut inflammation
• Missing gallbladder
• Thicker skin
• Darker skin
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Insulin resistance
• Location (living further from the equator)
• Problems with certain genes
• Infection
• Fatty liver
• Smoking
• Sugar
• Stress
• Statins
• Low-fat diets
• Pollution
• Omega-6 fatty acids

It’s almost impossible to get vitamin D from your diet, so you need to take certain measures to avoid becoming vitamin D deficient.

Important things you may have never learned about vitamin D:
1. Most side effects that occur after taking vitamin D could be caused by a magnesium deficiency.

2. Infrequent large doses of vitamin D may be better than small daily doses.

3. Farm-raised fish have four times less vitamin D than wild-caught fish, and grain-fed animals have less vitamin D than grass-fed animals. Chickens and pigs that roam outside have more vitamin D than those confined indoors.

4. Vitamin D3 is the third biggest factor that improves overall health.

5. Vitamin D2 is very different from vitamin D3 and may inhibit the absorption of vitamin D3 and worsen MS. It’s also not effective to help with lupus or to decrease mortality, whereas vitamin D3 may be effective in these situations.

6. Ten minutes of skin exposure to the sun only provides about 400 IU of vitamin D.

7. Most vitamin D3 supplements in Europe (and possibly around the world) contain corn syrup.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand vitamin D. I’ll see you in the next video.

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