Im female and started to lose my hair at the age of 17, the hairloss was so hard that my relatives noticed I didn't have thick hair anymore and the reason was unknown. I didn't take any vitamins at that time, I always thought it because of the puberty then coz of pregnancy, but after 20years I have made a blood test. It has shown that i have very low d3 and iron. My daughter started also lose her hair at the age of 10,and the doctors say that her blood test is excellent. She lose hair,coz of spring))) So now this video helped me to understand what is the real reason for our hairloss. Dr.Berg, thank you!
About 20 years ago I was very healthy. I ate very healthy (clean eating). I had the least stress in my life finally. My thyroid was fine. I was regularly seeing a nutritionist along with my doctor. My blood tests were finally normal and good. Finally I started on Iron. It took many months but my hair loss was no longer extreme.
I have hair loss, and my new doctor tested my iron levels. Transferrin, Iron, Ferritin, Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) and Transferrin Saturation. It's the iron deficiency anemia that I've been diagnosed with, and that causes hair loss, too.
Started taking way bigger doses of vit D with also some magnesium after seeing your vids weeks ago and wow, not a single active pimple on my face anymore, sleep issues gone, no more depression, this feeling of biochemical depression is completely gone.
Placebo effect. Wait a while and then judge. Vitamine D doesn't help depression and sleep issues. A person with real problems isn't helped with vitamine D and magnesium. And hair loss is for 99% genetics. It's complete nonsense this video.
My hair is getting better since I have increased d3andk2 as you have advised. Today according to your explanation I understand more my problems. I am deeply grateful your information .
Let's go back to the classics. I like this kind of presentation because i feel like im a student that needs to educated by something. More power Dr.Berg! 💯
@@Drberg Would you please not make those silly faces in your thumbnails? That's usually something done for kids videos, not for adults. It makes me embarrassed to share your videos with other professional adults. I've seen many people in the comments request this. We think it undermines the importance of the information provided. It makes me not want to click.
Thank you for this video. I’ve been losing hair for some months now. Probably lost about 30 40% of my hair. I take 10000 iu vitamin d, zinc, magnesium sometimes. I think now I will increase my vitamin d and certainly take a magnesium supplement each day. Finger crossed this helps. Very interesting information. Thank you again. UK subscriber.
I know a woman that i've known for long time has thin hair, her daughters too. It seems genetic. She also diagnoned with autoimmune. She is prescribed with high dose vit D, she gave it to her daughters too. I notice now they have normal hair and great skin. She is 50s yo but look much younger
Dr Eric Berg ,you have changed my life ,towards a healthier and a tive citizen. I have started teaching again ,after interval of 14 years. I feel good and alive. I sent 14 years as a zombie. I owe my changed attitude to life ,to you. Bless you.
I have an autoimmune disease and I was extremely low in Vit D. After taking Vit D3 with Vit K2 and Mag I reached remission I also changed to a low carb diet as well. Thank you so much Dr Berg.
do you take magnesium and vitamin D at same time or in diferent hours of the day, some say magnesium must be taked with vitamin d but some say not to take them the same time because it affects the absortion and take them separated from hours, what do you do I need to know .please
I started losing all my hair slowly at 18, and I'm much older now, so I was virtually bald when I started using a laser comb on combination with 10,000 IU vitamin d3 daily and the difference is shocking. My hair isn't falling out in clumps anymore, it is staying longer and filling in all over my scalp. I had forgotten how much hair I used to have because it's been almost 30 yrs since I've had it! Listen to Dr. Berg, he KNOWS what he's talking about and he is the reason I had an avenue of recourse for my alopecia (yes I was professionally diagnosed by a doctor). You won't regret listening to him 💕
The most potent sunlight in India (I am talking with respect to Mumbai) is around afternoon from 11am until 4pm when the UV index can reach as high as 10 and be sustained for a couple of hours or so. Half an hour of daily exposure of your limbs and face to this light will produce enough vitamin D.
I get more exercise, take certain supplements, learning about probiotics and love the vitamins especially vitamin B1 and nutritional yeast helps with my moods, emotions, stress and anxiety even Just started taking my kid dog walking with me. I found out that kindness helps with serotonin oxytocin and dopamine and I feel like a brand new person.
@@giorgioarmani1234 Absolutely, you're right. I had dark circles under my eyes and worse sleep from caffeine. Quitting isn't easy at first, but the body adjusts relatively quickly.
Dutasteride (every other day) helped me immensely. It suppresses DHT way better than finasteride. Most (if not all) other posted "solutions" online are fake solutions and will keep you guessing and rebuying stuff. I even tried Dr Berg's hair oil (!) That did absolutely nothing for me.
My theory on why Vitamin D works to stop hair loss is due to Calcium. Vitamin D increases the absorption of Calcium by 20x. I took 10,000 IU per day for 5 months and it did nothing. Its only when i started increasing my calcium intake that my hair stopped shedding. Calcium is imperative for healthy hair growth as : It aids hormone and enzyme secretion, including biotin enzymes and androgen hormones responsible for healthy hair growth. It also helps in absorption of iron which is strongly associated with healthy hair.
@@Toronto4evr you shouldn’t be really supplementing calcium unless you show that you are calcium deficient on your blood test. A healthy diet gives sufficient amounts of the calcium our body needs any excess will end up in places you don’t want calcium to go to like your arteries. That’s why we have to take K2 and Magnesium to make sure the Calcium goes into our bones and not anywhere else. Lot of doctors are stepping back from prescribing calcium as our diet these days is plentiful in calcium. Any excess of any vitamin is not good except for vitamin D3.
Dr. Berg discusses the importance of vitamin D for hair health, explaining its role in gene regulation, immune function, and preventing scalp calcification. He recommends testing vitamin D levels and supplementing with at least 20,000 IU daily, along with magnesium and other nutrients.
As a fellow health TH-camr, I just wanted to commend you on this insightful video, Dr. Berg! The connection between vitamin D and autoimmune diseases, particularly in relation to hair loss, is often overlooked in discussions about hair health. It's fascinating how many people are unaware that hair follicles are living structures and that their health is influenced by various nutrients. Your emphasis on the importance of the right blood tests to identify deficiencies is crucial. Many individuals may not realize that conditions like alopecia can be linked to nutrient imbalances, and your video sheds light on this important aspect. Additionally, I appreciate your mention of magnesium's role in enzyme function related to hair health. It’s a reminder that a holistic approach to nutrition can significantly impact our overall well-being, including hair growth. For anyone watching, I encourage you to not only consider the tests mentioned but also to consult with a healthcare professional to interpret results accurately. Thank you for sharing this valuable information, and I look forward to more content that empowers viewers to take charge of their health!
Im 45 and i just started to see a receding hairline. I think its genetics but it may have to do with nutrition and stress levels. My father went through quimio for 20+ years but never experienced hairloss. He was always working in the fields under the sunlight and eat plenty of blackbeans, and pork meat and few vegetables during his whole life, me on the other hand eat a lot of processed foods, and lots of stress living in the us. I recently started to look into home remedies about preventing hair loss and I feel very confident that I will overcome this
Ultimately you have gone to the top of our body and the hair.Thanks for choosing it as one who is bald makes some people getting discouraged. So kind of you💯🌹
So, I've been losing my hair this year and no Dr's know why (also have lost 40lbs in 4mth and can't gain wt. I had to wo 24x7 to keep my weight down before this year). Anyways, I just increased my Vit D3 for autoimmune and I have seen my hair stopped coming out in handfuls! Keep on Dr. B! YOU are changing lives and I'm thankful for finding you. As a RN, you are the best Dr. I've ever listened too❤
Same symptoms here. Mine turned out to be hyperthyroidism brought on by overuse of iodine supplement (Biote) which was 8333% of my RDA of potassium iodide… took me three years to return to balance.
Sudden weight loss always makes hair loss greater. It’s a shock to the system. It’s happened to me every time but once the weight loss became more regular then the hair loss slowed down drastically.
Thank you for this. I have just been alerted by my Hairdresser that I have the first signs of Alopecia and have today contacted the doctors for a blood test. We already take all the vitamins that you have spoken about from your previous videos so I'm hoping the blood test will show what could be going wrong.
VERY helpful video! I’ve always assumed that hair shedding was normal but perhaps the amount I have shedded my entire life isn’t and just never realized it. You’re almost 60 with a healthy head of dark hair. You definitely know what you’re talking about by example. I know childhood classmates that started having receding hairlines in their late 20s and 30s. My dad has been trying to grow back hair in the center of his head. So far he has grown some back naturally. He hopes to grow back more. My mom is starting to reverse some hair loss naturally as well with hair vitamins. I will definitely share this video with them. 🙂
Nice video again. But I want to mention 2 things. As far as know we don't replace iron deficiency by taking Iron but LACTOFERRIN (Many studies show that there is a consistent relationship between iron levels and chronic diseases, etc.) 2nd. When taking vitamin D3 always have to mention the importance of vitamin A
Great video. Next discussion should include the absorption time of Vit -D from sun exposure. Are we washing away the oils needed for Vit-D absorption when we shower? I read somewhere that it takes 24-48 hours.
I am 39 and I had a lot of hair loss just during the last 6 to 9 months. 8 month ago I did a blood test and I noticed that my ferritine (458) was too high (Minimum: 30.0 | Maximum: 400.0), also my Iron saturation (50) was too high (Minimum: 20.0 | Maximum: 40.0) but at that time I did not know about the correlation of that to my hair loss. Last week I got my vitamin D tested and it was very low (8 ng/mL). now I can understand the correlation. Thank you Dr Berg!
This is really so so much helpfull, and I think you are one of the best who explain these things in details and accurately. Thank you so much for everything you are doing
DR. BERG. 10-4-2024. Your title says “ the Number One Blood Test most overlooked for hair loss “. Will you please give the NAME of this blood test, so that I can have my doctor ask for Labs “ ON THIS SPECIFIC TEST “ ? Thanks ! Carol Cole
@@Cosmo-Kramer Cosmos, since Dr. Berg’s assistant refuses to tell me , is the “ 25 ( OH ) D “ test she told me , the Same thing as just asking for the Vitamin D Labs ? I greatly appreciate your responding. His first assistant tried telling me to take a blood test that was for DNA. I am fed up to the teeth with these ladies who run me around the bushes with batty answers !❤️
My hair started to grow back after becoming COMPLETELY drug, prescription, alcohol, cigarette, and vape free! 🎉 Feels so good being able to say that! Have a great day, y'all! 🫡
@@Mainecoon_IzzyI have a severe intolerance to the smell even from afar I am choking and nauseated I have to wear a mask. I feel so sorry for those who smoke. I also have a sad memory of seeing someone dear to me doing that and it broke my heart as a child she is such a sweet person.
One more mineral you need to keep an eye on is, copper, you need 1 to 2 mg a day, if you take zinc supplements, look for ones that have copper, they often come together, that is if your multivitamin doesn't already have a high 2mg amount. get the combos, D3 with K2 if you can find one with Magnesium that would be good, glycinate, or taurinate versions are good types. Zinc with copper
I’m going to increase my vitamin D3 and magnesium. I do have higher levels of DHT so it’ll be interested to see what this combo does. Thanks Dr. Berg! God bless you!
Dr. Berg, your video "The #1 Blood Test Most Overlooked for Hair Loss" was a great help to me in leading me into the right type and amount of vitamins/hormones to use for hair loss problems. I have not started these yet, however I now know which direction to start; great information 👌
I believe the video editor has recently learned how to use zoom effects. However, there is excessive and abrupt zooming in this video. Please understand that my intention is to provide constructive feedback for improvement. I regularly watch Dr. Berg's videos and appreciate the content.
I wish I would've had this information when I was younger. I'm bald now at 63. I use rosemary oil, black castor oil, and other things. I have had some regrowth and darkening, but it's too late. Some of the follicles have died.
Look at Dr Bergs video on Knox gelatin. I mix one heaping tablespoon of Knox gelatin dry in my coffee cup with a pinch of pink Himalayan salt and I pour hot coffee over it stir with your spoon and then put grass fed butter or coconut oil into your cup with liquid stevia to taste. I look like a Viking man with a full beard and hair
Between the following, which one should we get? 1. Citrate Mag (Magnesium Citrate) 2. Glycinate Mag (Magnesium Glycinate) 3. Threonate Mag (Magnesium L-Threonate)
There is a reason PRP treatment injection are effective because it takes the good healthy blood from your body and goes into your scalp to help your hair grow. Having taken this treatment and saw the results of my hair growth, I can agree that having good healthy blood is essential in hair growth.
Oh wow, i think that's it. this calcification been happening to me the past 6 years, and doctors were giving all sort of chemical shampoos. Also I been losing my hair the past few years, and I'm barely on the sun. It kind of all check out :D Thank you so much!!
@@bmwsincekid well in my case i think i got too much Calcium, so need to balance it out with Magmesium (min 500mg) . And magnasium will also help with D3 absorption. So will be taking like 20k IU of that cos i barely see the sun and apparently d3 hormone all related to hair loss. Well atleast that was my understanding😅
Ended a 20 year marriage 6 years ago. Lost 3/4 of my hair 😢 it's devastating. I'm a 47 year old woman going thru menopause. Do I have any chance of getting my hair back?? ❤
Whole foods based multivitamin with B complex.(As opposed to synthetic vitamins or pharmaceutical grade, which sounds professional but are not very absorbable) And Iodine. Better to take half a good megafood vitamin than any amount of junk vitamins.
Try putting a chlorine filter on your shower. Also use Nizerol shampoo with a clarifying shampoo once a week. I also found when I started using supplements that were aimed at reducing my insulin resistance my hair started growing back very quickly. I used Inositol, Berberine and n acetyl cysteine.
I don’t normally comment but now have to! It’s been 3 weeks using D3 (5000 iu) and magnesium (250mg) my inflammation and my hair fall reduced by 90% truly a GAME CHANGER. I was suffering from hair thinning from past 5 years. I wish i got to know it early but its never too late. If someone reading this and have same problem like hairfall inflammation and eczema give it a try u will never regret it. ❤
Lab Results: • B12: 1667 • Magnesium: 2.3 • Vitamin D: 109.0 • Ferritin: 162 My B12 has always been high, even though I’ve never taken B12 supplements. I was anemic for many years, which I believe contributed to significant hair loss. After reaching menopause, the anemia resolved, and my hair loss stopped. Based on these results, I decided to stop taking vitamin D3. However, once I stopped, the hair loss issues returned. I suspect that stopping vitamin D3 might be the cause of the hair loss returning. I thought the body would maintain adequate levels for some time after stopping, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. What do you think, based on these lab results?
I'd love to see a video on the potential causes of a patchy face of hair that will not come in. I'm 28 and I cannot grow a full face of hair... only a few popping up still it's so annoying. Nice video! Always look foward to them!
One of the things I'd like to know is if a person beefs up the daily intake of D2/K2, magnesium and zinc to high levels, how long will it take for reversals of hair loss, graying, dandruff, skin disease? Are we looking at weeks, months, years? I've for months been taking daily 25,000IU D3 + 45mcg K2, 1000mg potassium, 250mg Mg citrate, 50mg zinc, 2mg copper, 500mg B1, 1000mg B12, yet still have an infected calf, edema and open seeping wound of lymph, and I'm shedding hair and going gray for good measure. How long to see results?
do you take magnesium and vitamin D at same time or in diferent hours of the day, some say magnesium must be taked with vitamin d but some say not to take them the same time because it affects the absortion and take them separated from hours, what do you do I need to know .please when to take the other cofactors as well?
I take 5,000 IU’s of D3 + 100 mcg’s of K2 & 600 mg of Magnesium daily & my hair is falling out in clumps! Are you saying I need to up the D3 to 20,000 IU’s/Daily? Just FYI, I also have several autoimmune diseases, including Hypothyroidism & I am overweight & have no energy. Your help is greatly appreciated!!! 🙏
Depending on which magnesium supplement you are taking, you might not absorb most of it, glycinate has the highest absorption rate (around 80%), others are in the single digit percentage wise. Dr Berg has a few videos on magnesium you might want to check out. In this video he recommends at least 20'000 iu vit D daily... a rule of thumb is 100mcg K2 per 10'000 iu vit D. Autoimmune disease might also be helped with more vitamin D. Hope you will get better!
@@euncieives5738 Just thought I'd ask because mild hypothyroidism is often overlooked by doctors. I see that a hypothyroidism Dx has been added to the initial comment.
Well he said take vitamin d3 supplements, up to even 10 000 iu, magnesium, 50 or more mg, secondarily he recommended vitamin k2. Supposedly the d3 and magnesium work together to de calcify your scalp.
My husband has been taking D3K2, magnesium and zinc for some time now. He recently had a blood test for vitamin D and it came in at 243. He has also been losing quite a lot of hair (he's 67). Dr Berg - Is that level too high?
@@Keviekev115 The really high number must be the other measurement they use, which is nanomoles/liter, instead of nonograms/milliliter. The first measurement will be more than double
Is it possible to regrow hair that has been lost? I have been taking all of your listed supplements for a couple years including 20000 iu of d3 but haven't noticed any hair regrowth.
I was receding a bit over the years. I stopped smoking in 2020 and kicked my prescriptions in Feb 2023 and I started going outside even. My hairline grew back a bit. I noticed it was less far back when I started shaving my head since February of 2024 and as it grew back I noticed this
So basically you need vitamin D3 and magnesium. In France where I live the vitamin D3 comes in oil form in a glass dropper bottle. Being fat soluble it actually works, I couldn’t find the same type in the UK or the states. Be careful what supplements you take, some won’t actually work.
@@Drberg do you take magnesium and vitamin D at same time or in diferent hours of the day, some say magnesium must be taked with vitamin d but some say not to take them the same time because it affects the absortion and take them separated from hours, what do you do I need to know .please when to take the other cofactors as well? what radio zinc and coer suplementation and when to take it.
Interesting video and a lot of good points are brought up. There's no doubt a vitamin D3 deficiency could be the cause of many symptoms and disorders like hair loss...among many, many other causes (like shampoo with high levels of sulfates and parabens or fluoride in the water). When recommending or starting a magnesium supplement regiment, one should check into what type of or combination of magnesium you should take. There is something like 6 or 7 different types of magnesium and it's important to know which one does what and how with some types not being recommended at all.
ChatGPT is strongly against taking 10k units (not to mention 20k units) of vitamin D daily: While sun exposure can lead to the body producing large amounts of vitamin D, it doesn't work in the same way as taking supplements. Your body has a natural regulation mechanism that prevents it from producing excessive vitamin D from the sun. So even if you're in the sun for long periods, your body will only produce as much vitamin D as it needs, then stop. In contrast, supplements don't have this natural limit, which is why taking too much vitamin D in supplement form can lead to toxicity. Spending a lot of time outdoors isn't harmful in terms of vitamin D production, as your body self-regulates. However, you should still take precautions to avoid sunburn and overexposure to UV rays, which can increase the risk of skin cancer.
I been a very long supporter of your channel & I am going to try this tips and inshallah it reverses my hair loss, thank you Dr eric for these very useful information, god bless your heart.
The way every one loves you.. means you have helped humanity and without boundaries you have helped people in many countries
Thank you! It means a lot to know my work is making a positive impact around the world. Your support keeps me going!
@@Drbergwhat's your opinion on topical finasteride ? Thanks
@@Drberg which Mg to use Dr?
I'm 63 year old man. I get plenty of sun, eat wild salmon and eggs. I take extra D3K2. I have shoulder length healthy hair.
Sounds great, thanks for sharing! What brand of D3K2 are you using please?
Pride goes before a fall....Bible has stories of men who worshipped their hair and God despised them
LUCKY YOU!! Envious old lady here wishing I had the same. 🙂
Don’t forget your Magnesium.
@@fzr1000981maybe it's not pride. Maybe they want to look good for their partner, not look older than their age, or keep their head warm. Judge not
Im female and started to lose my hair at the age of 17, the hairloss was so hard that my relatives noticed I didn't have thick hair anymore and the reason was unknown. I didn't take any vitamins at that time, I always thought it because of the puberty then coz of pregnancy, but after 20years I have made a blood test. It has shown that i have very low d3 and iron.
My daughter started also lose her hair at the age of 10,and the doctors say that her blood test is excellent. She lose hair,coz of spring)))
So now this video helped me to understand what is the real reason for our hairloss. Dr.Berg, thank you!
Check for hypothyroidism please. It sounds like you might have it. -From a Nutritionist
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Yes check your iodine too. Another nutrient that is severely lacking from our diet and can cause hair loss.
Iodine, beef and D3K2 is what I would do
About 20 years ago I was very healthy. I ate very healthy (clean eating). I had the least stress in my life finally. My thyroid was fine. I was regularly seeing a nutritionist along with my doctor. My blood tests were finally normal and good. Finally I started on Iron. It took many months but my hair loss was no longer extreme.
I have hair loss, and my new doctor tested my iron levels. Transferrin, Iron, Ferritin, Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) and Transferrin Saturation. It's the iron deficiency anemia that I've been diagnosed with, and that causes hair loss, too.
check iodine too
Red meat cooked in a cast iron will help.
Expert says Lemon with food helps absorbtion iron from green leaf or red meat etc.
Started taking way bigger doses of vit D with also some magnesium after seeing your vids weeks ago and wow, not a single active pimple on my face anymore, sleep issues gone, no more depression, this feeling of biochemical depression is completely gone.
What brand of D3 were you taking?
how many IU‘s are we talking daily? do you take them twice a day or once a
gonna look into it
Placebo effect. Wait a while and then judge.
Vitamine D doesn't help depression and sleep issues.
A person with real problems isn't helped with vitamine D and magnesium.
And hair loss is for 99% genetics.
It's complete nonsense this video.
@@The_Gypsy_Prince-y3v 2 months still doing great man
My hair is getting better since I have increased d3andk2 as you have advised. Today according to your explanation I understand more my problems. I am deeply grateful your information
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WOW)))) Have you tried Normotim? can it help as well?
What is d3k2
How much do you take ? More than 4,000 IU ?
@@afrozeafreen4804vitamin d3 and k2
@@afrozeafreen4804 vitamin d3 + k2 supplement
Thank you Dr Berg, so useful! You're the only TH-cam Doctor I really trust, no BS, no advertising, so educational and unbiased ❤
Dr. Berg, can you make a video on vitamins and minerals that should and should not be taken together?
Agreee please Dr!
Very, very good question!👌 Thank you for asking.
AGREED!
Let's go back to the classics. I like this kind of presentation because i feel like im a student that needs to educated by something. More power Dr.Berg! 💯
I have been fighting hair loss for a many of years. I pray this will help. Thank you Dr. Berg for the new info 🙏🏽
Sorry to hear that. I suggest you check out my other videos here too on hair loss: www.youtube.com/@Drberg/search?query=hair%20loss
@lindachastang98
Could it be because of menopause? Because many of us women start to lose hair when we start menopause 😢
@@Drberg Would you please not make those silly faces in your thumbnails? That's usually something done for kids videos, not for adults. It makes me embarrassed to share your videos with other professional adults. I've seen many people in the comments request this. We think it undermines the importance of the information provided. It makes me not want to click.
@@GeniusJewels😅😂
Thank you for this video. I’ve been losing hair for some months now. Probably lost about 30 40% of my hair. I take 10000 iu vitamin d, zinc, magnesium sometimes. I think now I will increase my vitamin d and certainly take a magnesium supplement each day. Finger crossed this helps. Very interesting information. Thank you again. UK subscriber.
I know a woman that i've known for long time has thin hair, her daughters too. It seems genetic. She also diagnoned with autoimmune. She is prescribed with high dose vit D, she gave it to her daughters too. I notice now they have normal hair and great skin. She is 50s yo but look much younger
God bless you Doctor. Thank you for the information.
Not a problem at all.
Dr Eric Berg ,you have changed my life ,towards a healthier and a tive citizen. I have started teaching again ,after interval of 14 years. I feel good and alive. I sent 14 years as a zombie. I owe my changed attitude to life ,to you. Bless you.
I have an autoimmune disease and I was extremely low in Vit D. After taking Vit D3 with Vit K2 and Mag I reached remission I also changed to a low carb diet as well. Thank you so much Dr Berg.
What dose of vitamin d3?
do you take magnesium and vitamin D at same time or in diferent hours of the day, some say magnesium must be taked with vitamin d but some say not to take them the same time because it affects the absortion and take them separated from hours, what do you do I need to know .please
Got to try this but I read that supplement d3 is toxic
@@piedpiper1201 Berg talks in another videos about this. recearch about caimbra protocol
@@estellar.367 thanks will do
I just got diagnosed with alopecia androgenetica, i am starting this regimen right now, i’ll let you know how it goes.
I started losing all my hair slowly at 18, and I'm much older now, so I was virtually bald when I started using a laser comb on combination with 10,000 IU vitamin d3 daily and the difference is shocking. My hair isn't falling out in clumps anymore, it is staying longer and filling in all over my scalp. I had forgotten how much hair I used to have because it's been almost 30 yrs since I've had it! Listen to Dr. Berg, he KNOWS what he's talking about and he is the reason I had an avenue of recourse for my alopecia (yes I was professionally diagnosed by a doctor). You won't regret listening to him 💕
Let me know! I’ve had it since 12!
@@mrsmanzoor same 😢
Please give an update after 3 months if you keep it up, wish you all the best. 😃
I will start it today too.
Dr berg rocks, thanks
But morning sun is best in India
Not all countries are blessed like india
The whole world gets sun ☀️
@@zoesunkid Yes but India gets more sun than Alaska does
The most potent sunlight in India (I am talking with respect to Mumbai) is around afternoon from 11am until 4pm when the UV index can reach as high as 10 and be sustained for a couple of hours or so. Half an hour of daily exposure of your limbs and face to this light will produce enough vitamin D.
I get more exercise, take certain supplements, learning about probiotics and love the vitamins especially vitamin B1 and nutritional yeast helps with my moods, emotions, stress and anxiety even Just started taking my kid dog walking with me. I found out that kindness helps with serotonin oxytocin and dopamine and I feel like a brand new person.
Wonderful!
@@vickig7261 that's it ......Wonderful 👍
❤❤❤❤ delighted for you!!!❤❤❤❤
Try sahaja yoga meditation and experiance your self realisation
Man, you explain things so simply, and to the point. I wish you were my math teacher as well.
Timely video. I'm in my 30s and the baldness is kicking in full force. Thanks as always.
best tip. cut caffeine.
caffeine, adrenaline, cronic dehydratation, hair loss.
@@giorgioarmani1234 Absolutely, you're right. I had dark circles under my eyes and worse sleep from caffeine. Quitting isn't easy at first, but the body adjusts relatively quickly.
Dutasteride (every other day) helped me immensely. It suppresses DHT way better than finasteride. Most (if not all) other posted "solutions" online are fake solutions and will keep you guessing and rebuying stuff. I even tried Dr Berg's hair oil (!) That did absolutely nothing for me.
@@franzmaurer643how quickly?
@@HealthyWealthy808 in my case 3 weeks
I don’t have an issue with my hair, but I find your videos incredibly motivational for me. ❤ thank you
Glad to know that you liked this post!
@@Drberghi bro berg what is a good remedy for oily hair please help thanks
My theory on why Vitamin D works to stop hair loss is due to Calcium. Vitamin D increases the absorption of Calcium by 20x. I took 10,000 IU per day for 5 months and it did nothing. Its only when i started increasing my calcium intake that my hair stopped shedding. Calcium is imperative for healthy hair growth as : It aids hormone and enzyme secretion, including biotin enzymes and androgen hormones responsible for healthy hair growth. It also helps in absorption of iron which is strongly associated with healthy hair.
Please share how you consume calcium.? Thanks
@@rvo3333 Dairy is the easiest way to add more calcium to your diet. Milk, cheese and yogurt are great sources.
@@Toronto4evr you shouldn’t be really supplementing calcium unless you show that you are calcium deficient on your blood test. A healthy diet gives sufficient amounts of the calcium our body needs any excess will end up in places you don’t want calcium to go to like your arteries. That’s why we have to take K2 and Magnesium to make sure the Calcium goes into our bones and not anywhere else. Lot of doctors are stepping back from prescribing calcium as our diet these days is plentiful in calcium. Any excess of any vitamin is not good except for vitamin D3.
@@Toronto4evr you had pattern hairloss or overall shading
Be careful with calcium . Plaque in the arteries.
Perfect as always. Thank you for scientific explanation. I love science.
Happy that you found it useful!
Dr. Berg discusses the importance of vitamin D for hair health, explaining its role in gene regulation, immune function, and preventing scalp calcification. He recommends testing vitamin D levels and supplementing with at least 20,000 IU daily, along with magnesium and other nutrients.
Very nice! I use daily, D3 10.000ui + K2 200mcg + Retinol 5000ui in drops with MCT oil. My hair stopped falling.
Where do you get retinol?
@@blessingcarnes3110 Here in Brazil I can handle in pharmacies.
@@blessingcarnes3110 Here in Brazil I can handle in integrative pharmacies
@@blessingcarnes3110 Here in Brazil I can handle in integr4tive ph4rm4cies
Is this taken as a daily dose ?
As a fellow health TH-camr, I just wanted to commend you on this insightful video, Dr. Berg! The connection between vitamin D and autoimmune diseases, particularly in relation to hair loss, is often overlooked in discussions about hair health.
It's fascinating how many people are unaware that hair follicles are living structures and that their health is influenced by various nutrients. Your emphasis on the importance of the right blood tests to identify deficiencies is crucial. Many individuals may not realize that conditions like alopecia can be linked to nutrient imbalances, and your video sheds light on this important aspect.
Additionally, I appreciate your mention of magnesium's role in enzyme function related to hair health. It’s a reminder that a holistic approach to nutrition can significantly impact our overall well-being, including hair growth.
For anyone watching, I encourage you to not only consider the tests mentioned but also to consult with a healthcare professional to interpret results accurately. Thank you for sharing this valuable information, and I look forward to more content that empowers viewers to take charge of their health!
I consider Dr. Berg's contribution to educating the masses on a whole range of topics over the years to be invaluable!
This is the most chatgpt comment I've ever read
I'm not sure why you think it's fascinating that most people don't know that hair follicles are a living structure.
Trolling for your channel to get subscribers off Dr Burg's channel. Pathetic
@@Bonfefe Yeah, AI is ruining people's perceptions of a comment that tries I guess
Redwood for supercirculation...add trampoline for lymphatic activation.
What's redwood. ?
Please make a video on osteoporosis & boneloss again !!!
Thank you for your suggestion, we will look into this for future videos
Im 45 and i just started to see a receding hairline.
I think its genetics but it may have to do with nutrition and stress levels.
My father went through quimio for 20+ years but never experienced hairloss.
He was always working in the fields under the sunlight and eat plenty of blackbeans, and pork meat and few vegetables during his whole life, me on the other hand eat a lot of processed foods, and lots of stress living in the us.
I recently started to look into home remedies about preventing hair loss and I feel very confident that I will overcome this
Stress!!!! Is the main reason! We have hair transplant now. We have hope!
Excellent information with important details never mentioned by other doctors.
Vitamin D is the most important vitamin and most underrated
Its definitely not underrated…
Hormone*
Absolutely 💯
Yes!
What type of Magnesium for hair loss?? Thanks!
I will say magnesium glycinate.
It’s D3…..but watch the whole video!! Thanks, Dr. Berg!
Thank you!
THANK YOU 😂
Thank you!!
Actually, it's Magnesium and D3. You must have the Mg, K2 and Zinc -- they don't work without each other.
its always d3
Ultimately you have gone to the top of our body and the hair.Thanks for choosing it as one who is bald makes some people getting discouraged. So kind of you💯🌹
Thanks❤
So, I've been losing my hair this year and no Dr's know why (also have lost 40lbs in 4mth and can't gain wt. I had to wo 24x7 to keep my weight down before this year). Anyways, I just increased my Vit D3 for autoimmune and I have seen my hair stopped coming out in handfuls!
Keep on Dr. B! YOU are changing lives and I'm thankful for finding you. As a RN, you are the best Dr. I've ever listened too❤
Great comment about Dr Berg excellence !! !!!
Same symptoms here. Mine turned out to be hyperthyroidism brought on by overuse of iodine supplement (Biote) which was 8333% of my RDA of potassium iodide… took me three years to return to balance.
@khemaloving4031 oh wow! That's crazy! But glad you figured it out!
Sudden weight loss always makes hair loss greater. It’s a shock to the system. It’s happened to me every time but once the weight loss became more regular then the hair loss slowed down drastically.
@PeleLua1 thank you 😊
This may well be the best video you have ever made!
Glad to know that you liked this post!
Found out my vitamin d levels are at a 7 today which led me here. How much do you recommend taking of vitamin d3 and magnesium?
Thank you for this. I have just been alerted by my Hairdresser that I have the first signs of Alopecia and have today contacted the doctors for a blood test. We already take all the vitamins that you have spoken about from your previous videos so I'm hoping the blood test will show what could be going wrong.
Dr. Berg is the ONLY helpful expert to all humanity. Much respect for you.Thank you so much!
Thank you for being so supportive!
VERY helpful video! I’ve always assumed that hair shedding was normal but perhaps the amount I have shedded my entire life isn’t and just never realized it. You’re almost 60 with a healthy head of dark hair. You definitely know what you’re talking about by example. I know childhood classmates that started having receding hairlines in their late 20s and 30s. My dad has been trying to grow back hair in the center of his head. So far he has grown some back naturally. He hopes to grow back more. My mom is starting to reverse some hair loss naturally as well with hair vitamins. I will definitely share this video with them. 🙂
God bless you Doctor Eric
Dr Berg Vitamin D is your favorite Vitamin. Am I right or am I right :)
Nice video again. But I want to mention 2 things. As far as know we don't replace iron deficiency by taking Iron but LACTOFERRIN (Many studies show that there is a consistent relationship between iron levels and chronic diseases, etc.) 2nd. When taking vitamin D3 always have to mention the importance of vitamin A
Great video. Next discussion should include the absorption time of Vit -D from sun exposure. Are we washing away the oils needed for Vit-D absorption when we shower? I read somewhere that it takes 24-48 hours.
This does help a whole lot, actually. Vitamin D solves a lot of problems! Thank you!
Very glad to be of help.
I am 39 and I had a lot of hair loss just during the last 6 to 9 months. 8 month ago I did a blood test and I noticed that my ferritine (458) was too high
(Minimum: 30.0 | Maximum: 400.0), also my Iron saturation (50) was too high (Minimum: 20.0 | Maximum: 40.0) but at that time I did not know about the correlation of that to my hair loss. Last week I got my vitamin D tested and it was very low (8 ng/mL). now I can understand the correlation. Thank you Dr Berg!
What type you for do you eat that makes your ferritin and iron level high ?
This is really so so much helpfull, and I think you are one of the best who explain these things in details and accurately. Thank you so much for everything you are doing
Along with these medicines use indian gooseberry for dark black hairs..eat 1 Raw gooseberry daily
DR. BERG. 10-4-2024. Your title says “ the Number One Blood Test most overlooked for hair loss “. Will you please give the NAME of this blood test, so that I can have my doctor ask for Labs “ ON THIS SPECIFIC TEST “ ? Thanks ! Carol Cole
Vitamin D test.
@@Cosmo-Kramer Cosmos, since Dr. Berg’s assistant refuses to tell me , is the “ 25 ( OH ) D “ test she told me , the Same thing as just asking for the Vitamin D Labs ? I greatly appreciate your responding. His first assistant tried telling me to take a blood test that was for DNA. I am fed up to the teeth with these ladies who run me around the bushes with batty answers !❤️
My hair started to grow back after becoming COMPLETELY drug, prescription, alcohol, cigarette, and vape free! 🎉 Feels so good being able to say that! Have a great day, y'all! 🫡
Cigarettes are the toughest-you are a champion!🎉
Congrats!
That’s cool, but then you didn’t have pattern baldness
@@Mainecoon_IzzyI have a severe intolerance to the smell even from afar I am choking and nauseated I have to wear a mask. I feel so sorry for those who smoke. I also have a sad memory of seeing someone dear to me doing that and it broke my heart as a child she is such a sweet person.
Way to go!!!! I don't know you but I'm proud of you!!! 😊
One more mineral you need to keep an eye on is, copper, you need 1 to 2 mg a day, if you take zinc supplements, look for ones that have copper, they often come together, that is if your multivitamin doesn't already have a high 2mg amount.
get the combos,
D3 with K2 if you can find one with Magnesium that would be good, glycinate, or taurinate versions are good types.
Zinc with copper
What type of magnesium are u supposed to take?
I’m going to increase my vitamin D3 and magnesium. I do have higher levels of DHT so it’ll be interested to see what this combo does. Thanks Dr. Berg! God bless you!
Dr. Berg, your video "The #1 Blood Test Most Overlooked for Hair Loss" was a great help to me in leading me into the right type and amount of vitamins/hormones to use for hair loss problems. I have not started these yet, however I now know which direction to start; great information 👌
Great. Glad I was able to help you. Take care.
I believe the video editor has recently learned how to use zoom effects. However, there is excessive and abrupt zooming in this video. Please understand that my intention is to provide constructive feedback for improvement. I regularly watch Dr. Berg's videos and appreciate the content.
Great info as usual.
Thank you!
I wish I would've had this information when I was younger. I'm bald now at 63. I use rosemary oil, black castor oil, and other things. I have had some regrowth and darkening, but it's too late. Some of the follicles have died.
Look at Dr Bergs video on Knox gelatin. I mix one heaping tablespoon of Knox gelatin dry in my coffee cup with a pinch of pink Himalayan salt and I pour hot coffee over it stir with your spoon and then put grass fed butter or coconut oil into your cup with liquid stevia to taste. I look like a Viking man with a full beard and hair
@Jam-m7m I'll check it out. Thanks.
Try micro needling?
@@Norseman311 where can I get a good micro needler. I hear that they can break off in your scalp and cause infection.
@@jerrymartin3965 Amazon research your Needle depth
Excellent teaching! I have very thin hair. ❤ thank you!
Thank you Dr. Berg👑🏆
My pleasure!
D3 and magnesium, noted. What other foods? Red meat? Salmon? What else? How much? How often?
This is the most educational video on hair loss. Thank you, Dr. Berg for the endless amount of non RX informational videos you put out.
Happy that you found it useful!
Between the following, which one should we get?
1. Citrate Mag (Magnesium Citrate)
2. Glycinate Mag (Magnesium Glycinate)
3. Threonate Mag (Magnesium L-Threonate)
I recommend magnesium glycinate.
Thanks alot dr Berg for your wonderful information.❤ Brilliant explanation
Thanks for watching! I hope these hair growth tips help you on your path to hair restoration. I’ll see you in the next video.
There is a reason PRP treatment injection are effective because it takes the good healthy blood from your body and goes into your scalp to help your hair grow. Having taken this treatment and saw the results of my hair growth, I can agree that having good healthy blood is essential in hair growth.
I missed this format of dr berg vids!
Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the feedback!
@@DrbergWhat are your thoughts on my doctor saying my vit d levels are too high, when I take the 10k iu per day?
Best explanation video i have ever seen for hair loss problem. The best
Glad to know that you liked this post!
I have thinning hair. I appreciate the help. I like listening to your videos.
Very glad to be of help.
Oh wow, i think that's it. this calcification been happening to me the past 6 years, and doctors were giving all sort of chemical shampoos.
Also I been losing my hair the past few years, and I'm barely on the sun. It kind of all check out :D
Thank you so much!!
So what is the solution?
@@bmwsincekid well in my case i think i got too much Calcium, so need to balance it out with Magmesium (min 500mg) .
And magnasium will also help with D3 absorption. So will be taking like 20k IU of that cos i barely see the sun and apparently d3 hormone all related to hair loss.
Well atleast that was my understanding😅
Ended a 20 year marriage 6 years ago. Lost 3/4 of my hair 😢 it's devastating. I'm a 47 year old woman going thru menopause. Do I have any chance of getting my hair back?? ❤
Whole foods based multivitamin with B complex.(As opposed to synthetic vitamins or pharmaceutical grade, which sounds professional but are not very absorbable) And Iodine. Better to take half a good megafood vitamin than any amount of junk vitamins.
Look up glue on hair pieces,lasts 6 months or so, works great for men imagine it would work just as well for women. I keep bold btw but i like it.
Try putting a chlorine filter on your shower. Also use Nizerol shampoo with a clarifying shampoo once a week. I also found when I started using supplements that were aimed at reducing my insulin resistance my hair started growing back very quickly. I used Inositol, Berberine and n acetyl cysteine.
@123fuhfrtgfh we have a whole house water filter. When I remember, I take berberine, NAC and I have inisitol, ill add it. Thanks!
@pinschrunner oh, and I have kelp iodine in the fridge. I'll Start taking!
Dr Boz also says that insulin resistance will interrupt the hormones getting to the follicle
Yes, you need to fix the big problems as well.
I don’t normally comment but now have to! It’s been 3 weeks using D3 (5000 iu) and magnesium (250mg) my inflammation and my hair fall reduced by 90% truly a GAME CHANGER.
I was suffering from hair thinning from past 5 years. I wish i got to know it early but its never too late.
If someone reading this and have same problem like hairfall inflammation and eczema give it a try u will never regret it. ❤
Amazing. I'm very happy for you. Thanks for sharing your experience here.
Lab Results:
• B12: 1667
• Magnesium: 2.3
• Vitamin D: 109.0
• Ferritin: 162
My B12 has always been high, even though I’ve never taken B12 supplements. I was anemic for many years, which I believe contributed to significant hair loss. After reaching menopause, the anemia resolved, and my hair loss stopped. Based on these results, I decided to stop taking vitamin D3. However, once I stopped, the hair loss issues returned.
I suspect that stopping vitamin D3 might be the cause of the hair loss returning. I thought the body would maintain adequate levels for some time after stopping, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. What do you think, based on these lab results?
I also take magnesium glycinate 1000mg
🎉 same!
Is that not too much?
I take 600 but I thought you were only supposed to take 400?
Which brand do you take?
@@rvo3333everything that I take is from Dr. Berg. He has great products!
10:39 dosage of D3: 20,000 iu/day
Quite useful, thanks for sharing doc
Not a problem at all.
Very informative and interesting as well ....thank you so much Sir
I'd love to see a video on the potential causes of a patchy face of hair that will not come in. I'm 28 and I cannot grow a full face of hair... only a few popping up still it's so annoying. Nice video! Always look foward to them!
Dr. Berry said he had the same issue until he went carnivore.
One of the things I'd like to know is if a person beefs up the daily intake of D2/K2, magnesium and zinc to high levels, how long will it take for reversals of hair loss, graying, dandruff, skin disease? Are we looking at weeks, months, years? I've for months been taking daily 25,000IU D3 + 45mcg K2, 1000mg potassium, 250mg Mg citrate, 50mg zinc, 2mg copper, 500mg B1, 1000mg B12, yet still have an infected calf, edema and open seeping wound of lymph, and I'm shedding hair and going gray for good measure. How long to see results?
do you take magnesium and vitamin D at same time or in diferent hours of the day, some say magnesium must be taked with vitamin d but some say not to take them the same time because it affects the absortion and take them separated from hours, what do you do I need to know .please when to take the other cofactors as well?
I was reading in web med that very high dose of b12 increase risk of lung cancer, do you know something ?
Won't happen.....
Dr Berg. Can I ask you if direct exposure of your hair to the sun is necessary to grow/not fall out?
For me the more importante was glucose once I left insulin resistance my hair stopped falling
Thanks a lot for everything Dr Berg!
Dr. Berg, you meant 500 mg of magnesium, right?
I am def going to take these supps.
I take 5,000 IU’s of D3 + 100 mcg’s of K2 & 600 mg of Magnesium daily & my hair is falling out in clumps! Are you saying I need to up the D3 to 20,000 IU’s/Daily? Just FYI, I also have several autoimmune diseases, including Hypothyroidism & I am overweight & have no energy. Your help is greatly appreciated!!! 🙏
20,000 per day at a MINIMUM
Have you had your thyroid checked? It sounds like hypothyroidism could be a possible cause of your symptoms.
Yes
Depending on which magnesium supplement you are taking, you might not absorb most of it, glycinate has the highest absorption rate (around 80%), others are in the single digit percentage wise. Dr Berg has a few videos on magnesium you might want to check out. In this video he recommends at least 20'000 iu vit D daily... a rule of thumb is 100mcg K2 per 10'000 iu vit D. Autoimmune disease might also be helped with more vitamin D. Hope you will get better!
@@euncieives5738 Just thought I'd ask because mild hypothyroidism is often overlooked by doctors. I see that a hypothyroidism Dx has been added to the initial comment.
I dont smoke .....no alcohol....no drugs....still i am losing my hair ...
Is
There any way to get back hair ...?
Well he said take vitamin d3 supplements, up to even 10 000 iu, magnesium, 50 or more mg, secondarily he recommended vitamin k2. Supposedly the d3 and magnesium work together to de calcify your scalp.
My husband has been taking D3K2, magnesium and zinc for some time now. He recently had a blood test for vitamin D and it came in at 243. He has also been losing quite a lot of hair (he's 67). Dr Berg - Is that level too high?
Think so lol normal is 30-100ng. 243 is wild
@@Keviekev115 The really high number must be the other measurement they use, which is nanomoles/liter, instead of nonograms/milliliter. The first measurement will be more than double
Yes, it's dangerous Stop it, vitamin D toxicity
Why do you worry about hair at 67 ?
Hi Doc, which type of Magnesium should be taken? Thank you
Please make a dedicated video on Facial Hair .
Is it possible to regrow hair that has been lost? I have been taking all of your listed supplements for a couple years including 20000 iu of d3 but haven't noticed any hair regrowth.
:(
Scalp massage to break up the existing Calcification and fibrosis in your scalp.
Did you feel good overall? What about your stress or anxieties?
I enjoy learning new medical terminology and understanding of how the body functions. Thank you Dr. Berg 🤍🤍🤍
I was receding a bit over the years. I stopped smoking in 2020 and kicked my prescriptions in Feb 2023 and I started going outside even. My hairline grew back a bit. I noticed it was less far back when I started shaving my head since February of 2024 and as it grew back I noticed this
That is awesome!!
@@tripleeyeemojiGo get a hormone test.
So basically you need vitamin D3 and magnesium. In France where I live the vitamin D3 comes in oil form in a glass dropper bottle. Being fat soluble it actually works, I couldn’t find the same type in the UK or the states. Be careful what supplements you take, some won’t actually work.
What brand?
What brand Frenchie?!?
how about finastride 5 mg for hair loss?
Thank you for the comprehensive information.
will not work with male pattern baldness
I’ve been taking zinc the past week and noticed less hairs in the drains after washing my hair 😊
Wonderful. Thanks for sharing your experience here.
How much zinc?
⚠️. I took Zinc for months HOWEVER, my copper fell way way below range. And copper is key to so many things
@@Drberg do you take magnesium and vitamin D at same time or in diferent hours of the day, some say magnesium must be taked with vitamin d but some say not to take them the same time because it affects the absortion and take them separated from hours, what do you do I need to know .please when to take the other cofactors as well? what radio zinc and coer suplementation and when to take it.
@@estellar.367 ive just seen him say to take magnesium at night.
Grateful! What is the Magnesium: Calcium ratio recommended?
Check out his other videos he will let you know
Glycinate
Thank you for your time and help, appreciate your attention and time
Brilliant Episode! Thank You Dr. Berg 😁
Interesting video and a lot of good points are brought up. There's no doubt a vitamin D3 deficiency could be the cause of many symptoms and disorders like hair loss...among many, many other causes (like shampoo with high levels of sulfates and parabens or fluoride in the water). When recommending or starting a magnesium supplement regiment, one should check into what type of or combination of magnesium you should take. There is something like 6 or 7 different types of magnesium and it's important to know which one does what and how with some types not being recommended at all.
ChatGPT is strongly against taking 10k units (not to mention 20k units) of vitamin D daily: While sun exposure can lead to the body producing large amounts of vitamin D, it doesn't work in the same way as taking supplements. Your body has a natural regulation mechanism that prevents it from producing excessive vitamin D from the sun. So even if you're in the sun for long periods, your body will only produce as much vitamin D as it needs, then stop.
In contrast, supplements don't have this natural limit, which is why taking too much vitamin D in supplement form can lead to toxicity. Spending a lot of time outdoors isn't harmful in terms of vitamin D production, as your body self-regulates. However, you should still take precautions to avoid sunburn and overexposure to UV rays, which can increase the risk of skin cancer.
What if you’ve been bald for years? Are the hair follicles just dead now?
Yeah dead forever unless they are very tiny then there might be some hope. But even if theyr tiny if they grow back wont be a lot lf density
@@AbuInayaAl-Athari-po3yj thank. I figured. No big deal.
I been a very long supporter of your channel & I am going to try this tips and inshallah it reverses my hair loss, thank you Dr eric for these very useful information, god bless your heart.