I think the mechanism of how Vit D deficiency can cause IR is when we are low Vit D it can cause depression and increase stress.. high cortisol can cause high glucose . High glucose makes insulin high.. And become insulin resistance to diabetic...
Do you have a video addressing the immune function of the adrenals? I've seen 1-2 adrenal surges (60-90 minute cycles 'surges' of mild heat in the upper back) occur in early phase of CV (non cardiac dx). What's a proper name for 60-90 minute cycle 'surges' of mild heat in the upper back?
The fact that you put all your knowledge onto TH-cam for everyone to see, FOR FREE, means everything to me. Thank so, so much. You’re changing peoples lives. You’re absolutely incredible
I still have a long way to go, but since I started my weight loss journey channel, ive now dropped 40lb 😊. Going from 500lb to 460lb in just 19 days! I never thought it would be possible to get my weight under control again, but this is really happening.. Thank you Dr Ekberg for your wisdom and education! Lets keep pushing folks! 😎💪🏾
Thank you Jamal GetFit for sharing your great results and helping inspire others. That is so awesome. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Keep it up! 😄
Young children are now presenting with "soft bones" to their pediatricians...aka rickets...a direct result of two years worth of lockdowns...not getting outside in the sunshine to play. It's criminal. ..absolutely criminal.
@@elidabethdean1854 When you get your blood tested. The lab will tell you where you are on the scale. In addition, there are some very good books available on Vitamin D.
Take 100 mcg of K2 per every 10,000 IU of Vit D3. I take 20,000 IU of Vit D3 and 200 mcg of K2 every day. Dr. Eric Berg on YT has many videos on it. Both of these guys are awesome. Dr. Ekberg and Dr. Berg thank you.
Amazing that is topic has come up! When I was living in France and during summertime I had a blood check-up and my doctor pointed it to me that my vitamin D level was very low almost nonexistent! My dark skin was not absorbing any from the sun, As an African born in the tropics, my intake from the European Sun was naturally blocked especially my earlier periods in the Netherlands and Germany I was always depressed and anxious without any explanation. After years of taking high vitamin D3 supplements, I started feeling my OLD self again,
Which brand of supliments where you using? And how long did it take to get to your old self? I live in Germany & depression is real during winter time.
Thank you Dr. Ekberg!! I thought all of my symptons were from getting older. I am 81 yrs old. I was depressed, tired, thinning hair, restless sleep, and a host of other strange thoughts and weaknesses. My doctor prescribed 50,000 Units of D2 for a few weeks and later D3 as of recently. All of a sudden everthing is getting better. You have eased my mind. Now I'm so much happier.
Thanks Doc. I live on the Equator and I am exposed to the sun everyday of the year, the same to other people from where I come from. Skin cancer caused by the sun is news to me.
Another important chapter in the human body user manual. I sincerely thank you for all of your hard work, Dr Ekberg! Sometimes when I intermittent fast and eat real food people would ask me “are you doing that to lose weight?” I would say, “no I do it for health”. But no one cared. They thought I was joking. I’m glad I found your videos and this community and finally there are people who truly understand.
This video spells out why VITAMIN D is critical to our health. About 4 years ago I came across information which indicated that nearly all cells in the body have receptors for VITAMIN D and so last year when my younger brother had Covid-19 in Boston I was very concerned for him. I knew that he was unlikely to have a good reservoir. So I called his doctors and asked him to check my brother's VITAMIN D level. They repeatedly refused to do so through his 7 weeks of hospitalization, going as far as asking his son to take me off the list of people who can inquire about his health. Augmentation of his VITAMIN D could have helped. He died without the simplest help. Our medical doctors are barely functioning people. Not good enough.
Refusal to test vitamin D has been some thing I’ve experienced here in Canada there is definitely something going on with regard to that i would like people to understand this important nutrient or vitamin and it’s obvious lack of testing and deliberate ignoring by the medical community is very alarming and suspect
@@jodyjackson5475 Hmmmm interesting so it's not here in the US. Still cant wrap my mind around the refusal by doctors trained and taken hippocratic oath to save lives...🤔🤔🤔
I'm sorry for your loss. Not sure where you live in the world but here in Australia, testing for Vitamin D is a common add on when you go for a basic blood test. We have a free health system (though we pay a levy each year via our taxes) and, because doctors have been requesting this test as a standard, the government recently commented that they were concerned about "unnecessary tests for Vitamin D". It's always about money!
You are amazing doctor! Thank you for your wonderful knowledge and your ability to share it with us the way you do. I easily understand what you’re talking about and your explanations are so detailed and concise. I wish all doctors could and/would at least try to explain what exactly is going on in one’s body. It would be so much better for people to start taking much better care of themselves. Thanks for your hard work and for sharing with all of us in the way you do! Please don’t give it up.
I go for a 30 minute walk everyday; sometimes longer. I've been doing that for over 10 years and I haven't been sick or had flu in over 10 years. I think the best time of day to walk for good sunlight is 2pm to 4pm.
Actually , it's between I0 AM and 2 PM. In the winter the sun is not as bright and much of your body is covered so you will not get the amount you need so you either need to take supplements or get a UV lamp that helps your body produce vitamin D3. I had to purchase one because I live in WA State and I can't take supplements.
Thank you Doctor E! I started my health journey in January, I’ve lost 55lbs. In 8 months, from 275 to 220. I’m 54 and feel great! , no more knee pain( sardines every day helps). I use your videos to instruct my son for his home school health class- thanks again
Great informations as usual. But let's not forget vitamine K2 to combine with vitamine D as well for an optimal absorbtion and benefits, like helping calcium to get in the right places.
My understanding was that K2, along with D3 is what keeps your calcium from building up in unwanted areas as plaque but rather to be used where it should be used like in your bones and teeth and such. I wasn’t aware that K2 helped absorb D3. Are you certain about that?
You are the most amazing person giving your knowledge for free, I am 70 yrs old . Never new what a carb was. I am now fixing my bloated belly. Thank you. I love you for what you are sharing to the people. God Bless
TH-cam suggested your channel to me yesterday and I have been binge watching your videos ever since. I am 65 years old and ready to make the necessary changes to reclaim my health. Thank you for your very clear to understand teachings.
6000 units per day had my level at 52. I have been taking 11,000 units per day for a year now, and my level is 80. My point is you don't know what you need without being tested.
@@Keep-on-ok I had COVID Aug of 2020, but it was only severe fatigue and a few days of muscle aches along with mild fever, and extremely mild headaches. It did take a while to regain my stamina, but I was 67, fat, with cardiac problems.
After doing my own research for my own body. I found you to be on target. I don’t have a gallbladder any longer. I found the liquid Vitamin D3 under my tongue worked so much better. Thank you so much!
I asked my doctor to check my V D and any supplements insufficiency on my blood test, she ordered Sodium and potassium🤔 and she told me they don’t do ApoB but lipid panel… why can’t they let patients choose, those unneeded tests cost money as well…
My doc (of many years) repeatedly refused my requests for Vitamin D and other blood tests, so I found a doctor who doesn't (refuse my requests for blood tests that I'm interested in)
@@moushreedas5093 Dr Berg on YT says that we should be taking at least 10,000 iu daily if we’re not getting 2 hours of sunlight exposure. Also note that you can’t just take the tablets since there isn’t any oil in them. You would have to take some oil with the tablets for you to be able to absorb it. Something like salmon, omega 3 pills would work.
I went to my doctors to ask for my thyroid tests to be redone as I felt I had no energy to live. In addition the doctor did a Vit D test. I will be forever grateful to him for doing that as my results came back with a reading of 40nmol. It took 6 months on 4000iu per day to get up to a normal level. On a maintenance dose of 1000iu per day my levels dropped back down. So now I stick at 2000iu per day. It was fascinating to watch your video and see that my mitochondria were suffering and causing my loss of energy.
Dr. E, I’ve been gleefully waiting for your video about the importance of Vitamin D. 🙃 As usual, you are right on the mark and continue to provide a wealth of information to those seeking to get their bodies into homeostasis. I’ve learned so much from you and greatly appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge with others. Thank you. 🙏🏻
Dr Stan Just letting you know that you dr berg and dr axe have helped me understand what happened and how to fix it. I feel better at 45 than I did when I was 20
I can not find words to thank you for what you do to all of us. You are great!!! I have already lost 15kg and my blood sugar went down t almost normal range ( 115-120) God bless you.
For me, the biggest sign is getting head colds. Back in 2004 to 2008 I had a very bad boss, so I could NOT be sick. But yet I was. Like 3 to 5 times per year. I looked for everything to end the winter colds and in 2009 I found VItamin D. I had myself tested and I was 8ng per ml. I started supplementing to 40 ngs or higher... I went 10 years without a head cold in the winter. No sore throat, no stuffy nose, no watery eyes.. no cough. NADA! In 10 years. When before I had colds at least 3xs per winter. Terrible colds that lasted a week.
Did you have bone pain.. I mean knee pain coz i have... My vitamin d level is 18 ng/ml... And i have pain in my right knee if I put pressure on it or do regular/physical activities
Wow this is a super video . Dr Sten Ekberb your teaching is so needed for every person and Family and this is a beautiful video for jeeps. Thank you for sharing sir.
I will give you a compliment that I believe no one has ever given you before: your pronunciation is very good and very clear. For me, who am Italian, and for all non-English native spekers it is very important! I can understand everything you say without making any effort, thanks!
doctor aunque no se su idioma eltraductor me ayuda y escucho sus conferencias medicas y cientificas con todo interes excelentes ,,se aprende mucho de temas medicos ademas me sus cribi desde la primera vez que lo escuche y se lo recomiendo y mando sus conferencias a mis familiares y conocidos desde colombia saludos y gracias , than you
Before watching your videos I always tell myself I'll skip over the unimportant points. However, I invariably watch each one in its entirety. Everything you cover is both interesting and important.
Really liked the way you are presenting these topics. Wholistic understanding is very important for wholistic health. Thanks you and look forward to hear more. Hospitals don't spend their time providing such crucial information.
this is so good.Many of my client have much of these symptom that you describe but the doctors dont tell them about vitamin D Thank you Dr Sten Ekberg.
Your comment about elderly breaking their leg ... My mother broke her knee years ago. After that she has not been able to walk from room to room anymore, it made her handicapped. However she has rheumatoid & osteo arthritis both, which compounded the problem. If possible, do a video on rheumatoid. More people including myself need to be educated on it.
This was extremely detailed... thank you. What I find amazing is that this information isn't getting out there. I have been on to Vitamin D since 2009... after seeing a video by Carol Baggerty. A woman who had breast cancer and happy to say she is still alive. I knew immediately this was it. And have supplemented ever since. It is frustrating to me that I can't get others to take Vitamin D. If you are looking for a new video, I might do one on D and cancer. Almost every cancer is pushed back from D.
Do you mind telling me at what stage your cancer was when you got diagnosed? And how much vitamin d you are supplimenting with? And what brand are you using. I will be extremely grateful if you can answer it.
Learning so much on the channel. Are you accepting new patients? I would like to fly to meet with you. I am trying to get my thyroid and insulin resistance and vitamin d in balance as naturally as possible. I'm 53 year old woman about 15 lbs overweight but I've lost 5 lbs already doing the fasting eating one meal every other day routine that you teach in another video!! I just feel blah and run down all the time, so I know something is wrong. Yet, my non holistic 'Dr" says my tests are in "normal" range. I disagree!!! Thanks for helping us!! May God Bless you immensely for sharing your wisdom and insight!! Much appreciation Dr!!
Maybe it’s too much to ask, but I would really appreciate it if you could list the co factors you did in order to regulate that patient’s vitamin d level!
I have 2 books about just vitamin D3 and also listen to Dr. Robert Holicks podcasts. They all recommend higher doses of D3. Especially If you are fighting any major illness, you want your D3 levels to be up in the 80’s range to have a fighting chance. In reality there is really no known documented cases of overdosing on D3. If there is it would be extremely rare. I have one book that lists cases of common illnesses that have been overcome by simply increasing vitamin D3 levels even above 85. This fear of overdosing on D3 is unsubstantiated. The fact that the world population is seriously deficient in this important vitamin/hormone is a good proof of that. I have been taking high doses of D3 myself for years and all i can say is I don’t suffer any illnesses. Also what lot of doctors don’t mention is D3 should be taken along with K2, Magnesium, Zinc. Zinc is necessary for best absorption of many vitamins.
Thanks Sten Ekberg as I live in Lisbon 3000 ☀️ hours a year my Vitamine D levels are mostly around 70 - 80 ng/ml it’s a very important to hold these levels the whole year !
I have discovered you channal last week. 5 days after starting your principles I could gou WITHOUT diabetic medication for the first time in 12 years! Thank you for doing what you do and please keep on doing the wonderfull work your doing!
Thank you. I have been reading Jeff Bowles book and he dosed himself well above the limits and seems to have done very well on it. He also has a theory that autism is from lack of vit D and lots of other chronic problems from lack of sun. My spiritual Guru St Germain told us that humans can live on water and sun but we aren't advised to go in the sun anymore.
Most overweight/obese folks are typically Vitamin D deficient. I found this out in the middle of the year, I tested at 19 and a normal range is 30 to 80. After using liquid D3 by Solgar daily for 3 months I retested at 31, so no longer insufficient. Working on getting my weight down a bit. I notice I have less fatigue now that I'm no longer insufficient.
Dr. Ekberg, you are amazing. The most important videos I have found here or anywhere. I can only thank you with my deepest gratitude...and maybe with my life as well. Your information is giving me the knowledge to take charge of my health...and future life.
My husband and my vit D levels stayed low till we added a little MK 7 a few times a week. My husband had been on 50,000 in pills for 2 years and his levels stayed around 20. Now his D level is between 70-85.
Thank you for presenting such vital information to us in a way that the lay person can understand. You’re such an incredible wealth of information!!! Ive learned so much from your videos that I’ve completely changed my diet, eliminating sugars and unhealthy snacks. I feel like a new person! Thank you!!
Would you have a video that talks about the importance of Zinc levels in the body? Thanks so much for your videos, Doctor! I have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, LDL, calcium in the blood along with low vitamin D. Solving my vitamin D situation with watching your videos is really helping me. Thank you!
Thank you for all the information you share with us.Wanted to know if there is any connection between hair loss & vitamin D deficiency. Can you give us information about causes of hair loss and how to treat it?
My doctor recommended me to take vit D3 for hair loss and after a couple of weeks taking this vitamin i noticed no more hair loss. Take 5oooIU . Goodd luck
Correction: it’s incorrect to say that more is not better, at least up to about 60-70 ng/ml. Up to that level more IS better because certain types of cancer prevention require higher D3 levels. For example, breast cancer prevention requires the highest level of D3, around 65 ng/ml. Other types of viruses and cancers are eliminated at lower D3 levels. Over 70ng/ml however, it probably makes little difference.
I have binge watched 3 years of your videos beginning last month and have been on the keto and IF all of November and Dec MTD. I feel great and did OMAD for six days. I had no major excess weight. I was nearly 180 lbs when I started keto and I'm now at 168 lbs and stable at what I targeted for. I'm 5'10" and feel this is a nominal weight. My main concern is that my urine ketone tests are maxed out at 16 mmole/L I'm going to stop the fasting to see if the ketones drop back to a more normal reading. I have never been told by my doctor that I had any sign of diabetes. I'm 71 years old. Should I worry about the high keytone readings?
The bodies preferred energy source is carbohydrates, ketogenic diets are associated with weight loss as they physically force the body to break down fats for energy, it's good on the short term to limit carbs to lose weight fast, but you should consider adding some carbs back into your diet. Most natural carb sources (oats, potatoes, to name some good examples) also come with the added benefit of iron content, in addition to fiber. I eat 450 grams of russet potatoes as hashbrowns with an avocado and 65 grams of carrot every day, with a vitamin d gummy and a 500 mg vitamin c tablet to boost iron retention. I also consume 80 grams of rolled oats with a banana and another vitamin c tablet, despite these large carb intakes, I'm stable at my weight of 168, no one aspect of any food should be seen as bad or good, it's the interactions as a whole that matter. Carbs _can_ be bad, but so can anything else in the wrong quantity. Consider their benefits, and their downsides.
@@An_Average_Arsonist Thanks for the reply. Currently I'm doing well to hold my weight between 165 and 170 by increasing my total calories and watching my ketones when my weight runs low and reduce my calorie intake when I go out of ketosis and or my weight runs high. I have maintained OMAD for all of december and January to date and will continue as long as convenient. It's quite easy. IF seems to be very effective and allows relaxing restrictions for some carbs on occasion I have been purging out the non ideal foods I had in stock which don't seem to perturb my objective. I had symptoms of arthritis in my hands and by exercising them as I do a lot of quick walking the symtoms are improving a lot
Thank you Dr. Ekberg for these very helpful videos. It helps to shed light on so many things in everyday life and especially your diet videos help me think more deeply about the food I choose and make for my family. I was wondering if you have different fasting and low-carb diet tips for pregnant/breastfeeding women? I've heard anecdotes of ketogenic diet causing issues for these women.
Thank You Natalie Ghiggioli. There is a lot of talk about The synergistic effects of Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2. The D3 promotes the production of Vitamin K dependent proteins, so when we take more D3 it seems we would need more K2, and therefore it would seem like a good idea to take the two in combination. However, in my office, when we get really specific with muscle testing, the D3 by itself usually tests better than the D3/K2 combination. It could be that D3 is best initially, and D3/K2 is better long term. I'll keep researching this in my clinic.
Top quality lecture,the person who already have some knowledge about human anatomy,and physiology can understand your lecture, better, thanks for educating people
Dr. Sten Ekberg: Thank you for this helpfull video. And I want to ask you if you have any information/links about the Dupuytren's contracture in the hands and the connection to foods of vitamins or other issues what causses it?? Don't know how to connect you in a different way with this question.
Is it the case that you should take a vitamin K2 supplement if you taking a vitamin D supplement in order to prevent artery plaque in the heart ? Thank you
100mg K2/10,000iu D3 plus chelated magnesium glycinate And never take d3 when the sun isn't shining as its production is tied to sunlight and therefore can mess up many many things
@@thorzyan Let me see if I get you right. Vitamin D3 got to be taken with K2 and magnesium together? Also, do you mean vitamin D should not be taken without the sun?
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If you could make the videos 10 minutes, avoid the unecessary or complicated details, that would be great.
can you please send me the link to the video in where you talk about IR in details thanks.
I think the mechanism of how Vit D deficiency can cause IR is when we are low Vit D it can cause depression and increase stress.. high cortisol can cause high glucose . High glucose makes insulin high.. And become insulin resistance to diabetic...
@@ELBoomerTV - The details are what helps me to understand and that inspires me.
Do you have a video addressing the immune function of the adrenals? I've seen 1-2 adrenal surges (60-90 minute cycles 'surges' of mild heat in the upper back) occur in early phase of CV (non cardiac dx). What's a proper name for
60-90 minute cycle 'surges' of mild heat in the upper back?
The fact that you put all your knowledge onto TH-cam for everyone to see, FOR FREE, means everything to me. Thank so, so much. You’re changing peoples lives. You’re absolutely incredible
Agreed
It is fantastic! But not for free, he has 1.77M subscribers.
So important to have someone to put attention on health, just great 👍
@@tangosucka2000 it was free for me. You had to pay? Lol
@@tangosucka2000 he deserves much more.
I still have a long way to go, but since I started my weight loss journey channel, ive now dropped 40lb 😊. Going from 500lb to 460lb in just 19 days! I never thought it would be possible to get my weight under control again, but this is really happening.. Thank you Dr Ekberg for your wisdom and education! Lets keep pushing folks! 😎💪🏾
Thank you Jamal GetFit for sharing your great results and helping inspire others. That is so awesome. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Keep it up! 😄
bro 40 pound in 19 days. i did that in like a year lol :D but i also didnt weigh 500lb, so i guess the math probably checks out
Good job and congratulations
Get it my man!
I'm praying for you....
....and I'm gonna check out your channel!
Way to go man! Keep up the good work!
0:00 - 3:20 : General Information about Vitamin D
1. 3:23 - Bone problems
2. 5:39 - Mitochondria
3. 7:10 - Inflammation
4. 8:41 - Mood
5. 14:59 - Neuro Degeneration
6. 17:00 - Muscle problems
7. 19:19 - Insulin Resistance
8. 20:35 - Poor wound healing
9. 28:17 - Immunity
10. 29:33 - Auto immunity
Thank you.
Too much of a vitamin can give one similar symptoms to too little. Whole foods we enjoy are just a better bet.
Young children are now presenting with "soft bones" to their pediatricians...aka rickets...a direct result of two years worth of lockdowns...not getting outside in the sunshine to play. It's criminal.
..absolutely criminal.
@@kimberlysmith7625 and overuse of sunscreen
@@mandodelorian4668 are
Excellent lecture, but I wish there was some added discussions about Vitamin K2 and magnesium. Especially K2
Yes Please Doctor how important is vit K2 when taking high doses of Vit D3?
Also can anyone explain the symbols used to measure the amount of Vt D3 ?
I purchase them together in the same capsule.
@@elidabethdean1854 When you get your blood tested. The lab will tell you where you are on the scale. In addition, there are some very good books available on Vitamin D.
I pay a lot more to buy a k2d3 supplement. I sure hope it is helping with the absorption. :D
Take 100 mcg of K2 per every 10,000 IU of Vit D3. I take 20,000 IU of Vit D3 and 200 mcg of K2 every day. Dr. Eric Berg on YT has many videos on it. Both of these guys are awesome. Dr. Ekberg and Dr. Berg thank you.
Amazing that is topic has come up! When I was living in France and during summertime I had a blood check-up and my doctor pointed it to me that my vitamin D level was very low almost nonexistent! My dark skin was not absorbing any from the sun,
As an African born in the tropics, my intake from the European Sun was naturally blocked especially my earlier periods in the Netherlands and Germany I was always depressed and anxious without any explanation.
After years of taking high vitamin D3 supplements, I started feeling my OLD self again,
Which brand of supliments where you using? And how long did it take to get to your old self? I live in Germany & depression is real during winter time.
Thank you Dr. Ekberg!! I thought all of my symptons were from getting older. I am 81 yrs old. I was depressed, tired, thinning hair, restless sleep, and a host of other strange thoughts and weaknesses. My doctor prescribed 50,000 Units of D2 for a few weeks and later D3 as of recently. All of a sudden everthing is getting better. You have eased my mind. Now I'm so much happier.
Only Dr Sten can keep me captivated for 31 and a half minutes learning about a single vitamin. Thanks Doc!
Thanks Doc.
I live on the Equator and I am exposed to the sun everyday of the year, the same to other people from where I come from. Skin cancer caused by the sun is news to me.
Another important chapter in the human body user manual. I sincerely thank you for all of your hard work, Dr Ekberg!
Sometimes when I intermittent fast and eat real food people would ask me “are you doing that to lose weight?” I would say, “no I do it for health”. But no one cared. They thought I was joking. I’m glad I found your videos and this community and finally there are people who truly understand.
Great man,very useful and generous doctor.
Stay blessed.
Thank You Amirr Hassan. I'm so glad you found it valuable and I appreciate the feedback. 😄
This video spells out why VITAMIN D is critical to our health. About 4 years ago I came across information which indicated that nearly all cells in the body have receptors for VITAMIN D and so last year when my younger brother had Covid-19 in Boston I was very concerned for him. I knew that he was unlikely to have a good reservoir. So I called his doctors and asked him to check my brother's VITAMIN D level. They repeatedly refused to do so through his 7 weeks of hospitalization, going as far as asking his son to take me off the list of people who can inquire about his health.
Augmentation of his VITAMIN D could have helped. He died without the simplest help.
Our medical doctors are barely functioning people. Not good enough.
so sorry for you loss, thant is unforgivable of them
Oh my God really? What happened to those shameful doctors hippocratic oath 🤔🤔🤔. So sorry for your loss!
Refusal to test vitamin D has been some thing I’ve experienced here in Canada there is definitely something going on with regard to that i would like people to understand this important nutrient or vitamin and it’s obvious lack of testing and deliberate ignoring by the medical community is very alarming and suspect
@@jodyjackson5475 Hmmmm interesting so it's not here in the US. Still cant wrap my mind around the refusal by doctors trained and taken hippocratic oath to save lives...🤔🤔🤔
I'm sorry for your loss. Not sure where you live in the world but here in Australia, testing for Vitamin D is a common add on when you go for a basic blood test. We have a free health system (though we pay a levy each year via our taxes) and, because doctors have been requesting this test as a standard, the government recently commented that they were concerned about "unnecessary tests for Vitamin D". It's always about money!
You are amazing doctor! Thank you for your wonderful knowledge and your ability to share it with us the way you do. I easily understand what you’re talking about and your explanations are so detailed and concise. I wish all doctors could and/would at least try to explain what exactly is going on in one’s body. It would be so much better for people to start taking much better care of themselves. Thanks for your hard work and for sharing with all of us in the way you do! Please don’t give it up.
I go for a 30 minute walk everyday; sometimes longer. I've been doing that for over 10 years and I haven't been sick or had flu in over 10 years. I think the best time of day to walk for good sunlight is 2pm to 4pm.
Actually , it's between I0 AM and 2 PM. In the winter the sun is not as bright and much of your body is covered so you will not get the amount you need so you either need to take supplements or get a UV lamp that helps your body produce vitamin D3. I had to purchase one because I live in WA State and I can't take supplements.
Thank you Doctor E! I started my health journey in January, I’ve lost 55lbs. In 8 months, from 275 to 220. I’m 54 and feel great! , no more knee pain( sardines every day helps). I use your videos to instruct my son for his home school health class- thanks again
Great informations as usual. But let's not forget vitamine K2 to combine with vitamine D as well for an optimal absorbtion and benefits, like helping calcium to get in the right places.
Lawrence, good to know this. Need to get vitamin K2! Thanks for sharing.
@@nanapoku5259 You're welcome.
so true. surprised he didn't mention this. cheers
My understanding was that K2, along with D3 is what keeps your calcium from building up in unwanted areas as plaque but rather to be used where it should be used like in your bones and teeth and such.
I wasn’t aware that K2 helped absorb D3. Are you certain about that?
So true! Combine D with K2 for optimal effect!
0:00 - 3:20: General Vitamin D Information
1. 3:23 - Bone issues
2. 5:39 - Mitochondria
3. 7:10 - Inflammation
4. 8:41 - Mood
5. 14:59 - Neuro Degeneration
6. 17:00 - Muscle issues
7. 19:19 - Insulin Resistance
8. 20:35 - Poor wound healing
9. 28:17 - Immunity
10. 29:33 - Auto immunity
Thnk you
Vitamin D3K2 supplementation cured my fibromyalgia pain after 10 years of suffering. My level was deficient at 15 now 72.
May I know what brand you're using?
Sealy, wow that's certainly a great story to share there! Would you mind sharing the brand you used for both D3 and K2? Thanks
Hey @Sealy glad to know it worked. May I know if you had chest pain issues too ?
Yep I heard 75-85 is optimal range
Amazing! God bless
You are the most amazing person giving your knowledge for free, I am 70 yrs old . Never new what a carb was. I am now fixing my bloated belly. Thank you. I love you for what you are sharing to the people. God Bless
What an excellent, and comprehensive, video on vitamin D. I learned a lot.
TH-cam suggested your channel to me yesterday and I have been binge watching your videos ever since. I am 65 years old and ready to make the necessary changes to reclaim my health. Thank you for your very clear to understand teachings.
6000 units per day had my level at 52. I have been taking 11,000 units per day for a year now, and my level is 80. My point is you don't know what you need without being tested.
80 is a good level. Safe from Covid!
@@Keep-on-ok I had COVID Aug of 2020, but it was only severe fatigue and a few days of muscle aches along with mild fever, and extremely mild headaches. It did take a while to regain my stamina, but I was 67, fat, with cardiac problems.
After doing my own research for my own body. I found you to be on target. I don’t have a gallbladder any longer. I found the liquid Vitamin D3 under my tongue worked so much better. Thank you so much!
Phoebe, what brand of liquid vitamin D3 do you use?
I asked my doctor to check my V D and any supplements insufficiency on my blood test, she ordered Sodium and potassium🤔 and she told me they don’t do ApoB but lipid panel… why can’t they let patients choose, those unneeded tests cost money as well…
My doc (of many years) repeatedly refused my requests for Vitamin D and other blood tests, so I found a doctor who doesn't (refuse my requests for blood tests that I'm interested in)
Great video. My Vitamin D level was an eight back in August 2021. My lab results came back yesterday and it's at 77.
How did you up your D , please
Yes please,my vitamin d is 12.68
@@becksbitofblue I take a Vitamin D3/K2 supplement and I eat salmon every day for breakfast.
@@moushreedas5093
Dr Berg on YT says that we should be taking at least 10,000 iu daily if we’re not getting 2 hours of sunlight exposure.
Also note that you can’t just take the tablets since there isn’t any oil in them. You would have to take some oil with the tablets for you to be able to absorb it. Something like salmon, omega 3 pills would work.
@@evanu6579 ok thanks.
I went to my doctors to ask for my thyroid tests to be redone as I felt I had no energy to live. In addition the doctor did a Vit D test. I will be forever grateful to him for doing that as my results came back with a reading of 40nmol. It took 6 months on 4000iu per day to get up to a normal level. On a maintenance dose of 1000iu per day my levels dropped back down. So now I stick at 2000iu per day. It was fascinating to watch your video and see that my mitochondria were suffering and causing my loss of energy.
That's very important information, I know through blood tests that my 11 year old and I are low in vit D.
Glad I watched this to the end. I am going to share this with my doctor, I am dark skinned and we have discussed my low levels.
Dr. E, I’ve been gleefully waiting for your video about the importance of Vitamin D. 🙃 As usual, you are right on the mark and continue to provide a wealth of information to those seeking to get their bodies into homeostasis. I’ve learned so much from you and greatly appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge with others. Thank you. 🙏🏻
Dr Stan
Just letting you know that you dr berg and dr axe have helped me understand what happened and how to fix it.
I feel better at 45 than I did when I was 20
I can not find words to thank you for what you do to all of us. You are great!!!
I have already lost 15kg and my blood sugar went down t almost normal range ( 115-120)
God bless you.
Thanks Dr.Ekberg! Always great videos with easy to understand explanations. Continue the great job!
One of the best videos on vitamin D, your way of explanation is very good, love ur channel
For me, the biggest sign is getting head colds. Back in 2004 to 2008 I had a very bad boss, so I could NOT be sick. But yet I was. Like 3 to 5 times per year. I looked for everything to end the winter colds and in 2009 I found VItamin D. I had myself tested and I was 8ng per ml. I started supplementing to 40 ngs or higher... I went 10 years without a head cold in the winter. No sore throat, no stuffy nose, no watery eyes.. no cough. NADA! In 10 years. When before I had colds at least 3xs per winter. Terrible colds that lasted a week.
I had the same, though liver cleansing solved it. And now I make sure I get enough vit d.
How long did it take to reach sufficient leve of vit D ? 😊
Why do you have Julia roberts pic in your profile?
Did you have bone pain.. I mean knee pain coz i have... My vitamin d level is 18 ng/ml... And i have pain in my right knee if I put pressure on it or do regular/physical activities
@@mkr_619 No but I understand some people do.
Thank you, my doctor took blood tests and said I was vitamin D3 deficient.
This video all makes common sense!! Thanks again from England. ❤
Wow this is a super video . Dr Sten Ekberb your teaching is so needed for every person and Family and this is a beautiful video for jeeps. Thank you for sharing sir.
I will give you a compliment that I believe no one has ever given you before: your pronunciation is very good and very clear. For me, who am Italian, and for all non-English native spekers it is very important! I can understand everything you say without making any effort, thanks!
doctor aunque no se su idioma eltraductor me ayuda y escucho sus conferencias medicas y cientificas con todo interes excelentes ,,se aprende mucho de temas medicos ademas me sus cribi desde la primera vez que lo escuche y se lo recomiendo y mando sus conferencias a mis familiares y conocidos desde colombia saludos y gracias , than you
I am APOE 4/4 predisposed for Alzheimer’s so Vitamin D is so vital to keeping my brain 🧠 healthy! Great information thank you.
Before watching your videos I always tell myself I'll skip over the unimportant points. However, I invariably watch each one in its entirety. Everything you cover is both interesting and important.
Really liked the way you are presenting these topics. Wholistic understanding is very important for wholistic health. Thanks you and look forward to hear more. Hospitals don't spend their time providing such crucial information.
Thank you Dr. Sten Ekberg for taking the time to make this videos that are helping a lot.
Rice is a staple food where I live. What are your thoughts on rice? Should I stop eating it?
this is so good.Many of my client have much of these symptom that you describe but the doctors dont tell them about vitamin D Thank you Dr Sten Ekberg.
Thank You mikke lingon 😄
Thank you so much Dr. Ekberg. GOD bless you🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I just started supplementing vitamin D a few weeks ago and I really feel like it's helping me.
Your comment about elderly breaking their leg ... My mother broke her knee years ago. After that she has not been able to walk from room to room anymore, it made her handicapped. However she has rheumatoid & osteo arthritis both, which compounded the problem. If possible, do a video on rheumatoid. More people including myself need to be educated on it.
This was extremely detailed... thank you. What I find amazing is that this information isn't getting out there. I have been on to Vitamin D since 2009... after seeing a video by Carol Baggerty. A woman who had breast cancer and happy to say she is still alive. I knew immediately this was it. And have supplemented ever since. It is frustrating to me that I can't get others to take Vitamin D. If you are looking for a new video, I might do one on D and cancer. Almost every cancer is pushed back from D.
Do you mind telling me at what stage your cancer was when you got diagnosed? And how much vitamin d you are supplimenting with? And what brand are you using. I will be extremely grateful if you can answer it.
Wow! I had pre-eclampsia with my first pregnancy and gestational diabetes with my second! 😱
Learning so much on the channel. Are you accepting new patients? I would like to fly to meet with you. I am trying to get my thyroid and insulin resistance and vitamin d in balance as naturally as possible. I'm 53 year old woman about 15 lbs overweight but I've lost 5 lbs already doing the fasting eating one meal every other day routine that you teach in another video!! I just feel blah and run down all the time, so I know something is wrong. Yet, my non holistic 'Dr" says my tests are in "normal" range. I disagree!!! Thanks for helping us!! May God Bless you immensely for sharing your wisdom and insight!! Much appreciation Dr!!
You need to be eating daily. OMAD is fine but don’t starve your thyroid gland.
Maybe it’s too much to ask, but I would really appreciate it if you could list the co factors you did in order to regulate that patient’s vitamin d level!
Dr Ekberg the 🐐
I have 2 books about just vitamin D3 and also listen to Dr. Robert Holicks podcasts. They all recommend higher doses of D3. Especially If you are fighting any major illness, you want your D3 levels to be up in the 80’s range to have a fighting chance. In reality there is really no known documented cases of overdosing on D3. If there is it would be extremely rare. I have one book that lists cases of common illnesses that have been overcome by simply increasing vitamin D3 levels even above
85. This fear of overdosing on D3 is unsubstantiated. The fact that the world population is seriously deficient in this important vitamin/hormone is a good proof of that. I have been taking high doses of D3 myself for years and all i can say is I don’t suffer any illnesses. Also what lot of doctors don’t mention is D3 should be taken along with K2, Magnesium, Zinc. Zinc is necessary for best absorption of many vitamins.
This is very informative. Clear, and makes a ton of sense
You have a heart of gold Sir. Thanks
Thanks Sten Ekberg as I live in Lisbon 3000 ☀️ hours a year my Vitamine D levels are mostly around 70 - 80 ng/ml it’s a very important to hold these levels the whole year !
I have discovered you channal last week. 5 days after starting your principles I could gou WITHOUT diabetic medication for the first time in 12 years! Thank you for doing what you do and please keep on doing the wonderfull work your doing!
Thank you. I have been reading Jeff Bowles book and he dosed himself well above the limits and seems to have done very well on it. He also has a theory that autism is from lack of vit D and lots of other chronic problems from lack of sun. My spiritual Guru St Germain told us that humans can live on water and sun but we aren't advised to go in the sun anymore.
Thank you for all this information. I take L-Thyroxine in the morning, when during the day is it ok to take Vitamin D? 😊
Thank you so so much for this amazing free lecture on this important topic. God's blessing will be with you for the service
you are phenomenal!....your lectures are my single source of straight health talk,,,,
Most overweight/obese folks are typically Vitamin D deficient. I found this out in the middle of the year, I tested at 19 and a normal range is 30 to 80. After using liquid D3 by Solgar daily for 3 months I retested at 31, so no longer insufficient. Working on getting my weight down a bit. I notice I have less fatigue now that I'm no longer insufficient.
Thank You cesium419. Good for you. Keep it up. 😄
Cesium418, good to share that vitamin D3 liquid brand. Do you take that with any fat?
@@nanapoku5259 Pure TheraPro..... D3 + k2 or A +D3+K2
@@johnswain1672 Got it. Thanks John
Dr. Ekberg, you are amazing. The most important videos I have found here or anywhere. I can only thank you with my deepest gratitude...and maybe with my life as well. Your information is giving me the knowledge to take charge of my health...and future life.
My husband and my vit D levels stayed low till we added a little MK 7 a few times a week. My husband had been on 50,000 in pills for 2 years and his levels stayed around 20. Now his D level is between 70-85.
What is mk7?
@@shahidprodhanvlogs5064 It's a type of vitK. You can buy MK4 and MK7. MK7 is from animal sources and has a longer half life.
Thank you for presenting such vital information to us in a way that the lay person can understand. You’re such an incredible wealth of information!!! Ive learned so much from your videos that I’ve completely changed my diet, eliminating sugars and unhealthy snacks. I feel like a new person! Thank you!!
Would you have a video that talks about the importance of Zinc levels in the body? Thanks so much for your videos, Doctor! I have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, LDL, calcium in the blood along with low vitamin D. Solving my vitamin D situation with watching your videos is really helping me. Thank you!
He has lots of videos where he explains high cholesterol comes from eating too much carbs
Doc How much vitamin D should we take daily? God bless you.
Thank you for all the information you share with us.Wanted to know if there is any connection between hair loss & vitamin D deficiency.
Can you give us information about causes of hair loss and how to treat it?
My doctor recommended me to take vit D3 for hair loss and after a couple of weeks taking this vitamin i noticed no more hair loss. Take 5oooIU . Goodd luck
@@lindavaldez9929 Thanks a lot,I'll try that
Thanks doc. Another interesting segment explained well. Keep the information flowing for those of us seeking health knowledge😇🤓😎
Hats off to your hard work ,for providing:' The authentic ' Knowledge 🙏🇮🇳
Wow! A lot of Good info. Great for med students! Thank you
Well done, clear and succinct.
Very good advice thanks from IRAQ
Thank you Doctor. Very educative. You are changing lives for better health. God continue to bless and enrich your knowledge
A teacher at heart!!
Great information. Thank you for sharing. God blessed.
Thank You balasandar kalieannan. I'm so glad you found it valuable and I appreciate the feedback. 😄
What would be a good daily vitamin supplement regiment
Thank you so much Dr. Sten Ekberg. This is a vindication. So now, I shall be reiterating to loved ones. Thank you.
What impact do fluorides have on vitamin D? Long term affects of drinking fluoridated water?
Correction: it’s incorrect to say that more is not better, at least up to about 60-70 ng/ml. Up to that level more IS better because certain types of cancer prevention require higher D3 levels. For example, breast cancer prevention requires the highest level of D3, around 65 ng/ml. Other types of viruses and cancers are eliminated at lower D3 levels. Over 70ng/ml however, it probably makes little difference.
Again. Awesome video! By far your channel is one of the best sources of health on TH-cam! Keep them coming.
Sending you love and light Dr. Ekberg 🥰😇🙏 och önskar dig en riktigt trevlig dag
All the pieces fit together 🌲 superb 🙏
I have binge watched 3 years of your videos beginning last month and have been on the keto and IF all of November and Dec MTD.
I feel great and did OMAD for six days.
I had no major excess weight. I was nearly 180 lbs when I started keto and I'm now at 168 lbs and stable at what I targeted for. I'm 5'10" and feel this is a nominal weight.
My main concern is that my urine ketone tests are maxed out at 16 mmole/L
I'm going to stop the fasting to see if the ketones drop back to a more normal reading.
I have never been told by my doctor that I had any sign of diabetes. I'm 71 years old.
Should I worry about the high keytone readings?
The bodies preferred energy source is carbohydrates, ketogenic diets are associated with weight loss as they physically force the body to break down fats for energy, it's good on the short term to limit carbs to lose weight fast, but you should consider adding some carbs back into your diet.
Most natural carb sources (oats, potatoes, to name some good examples) also come with the added benefit of iron content, in addition to fiber. I eat 450 grams of russet potatoes as hashbrowns with an avocado and 65 grams of carrot every day, with a vitamin d gummy and a 500 mg vitamin c tablet to boost iron retention.
I also consume 80 grams of rolled oats with a banana and another vitamin c tablet, despite these large carb intakes, I'm stable at my weight of 168, no one aspect of any food should be seen as bad or good, it's the interactions as a whole that matter.
Carbs _can_ be bad, but so can anything else in the wrong quantity. Consider their benefits, and their downsides.
@@An_Average_Arsonist Thanks for the reply.
Currently I'm doing well to hold my weight between 165 and 170 by increasing my total calories and watching my ketones when my weight runs low and reduce my calorie intake when I go out of ketosis and or my weight runs high. I have maintained OMAD for all of december and January to date and will continue as long as convenient. It's quite easy.
IF seems to be very effective and allows relaxing restrictions for some carbs on occasion
I have been purging out the non ideal foods I had in stock which don't seem to perturb my objective.
I had symptoms of arthritis in my hands and by exercising them as I do a lot of quick walking the symtoms are improving a lot
Which prefer to take vitamin d? Is it in the morning or in the evening? Thanks
Thank you Dr. Ekberg for these very helpful videos. It helps to shed light on so many things in everyday life and especially your diet videos help me think more deeply about the food I choose and make for my family.
I was wondering if you have different fasting and low-carb diet tips for pregnant/breastfeeding women? I've heard anecdotes of ketogenic diet causing issues for these women.
My Oh MY!! What a great video!! There is so much good stuff in this video post. Thank you for giving us this great info!
Does vitamin K help with absorption of supplements?
Thank You Natalie Ghiggioli. There is a lot of talk about The synergistic effects of Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2. The D3 promotes the production of Vitamin K dependent proteins, so when we take more D3 it seems we would need more K2, and therefore it would seem like a good idea to take the two in combination. However, in my office, when we get really specific with muscle testing, the D3 by itself usually tests better than the D3/K2 combination. It could be that D3 is best initially, and D3/K2 is better long term. I'll keep researching this in my clinic.
@@drekberg thank you for responding! I really appreciate it and your channel. 😄
Top quality lecture,the person who already have some knowledge about human anatomy,and physiology can understand your lecture, better, thanks for educating people
A total package on vit D...I wish we had teachers like you😇😇
Hi .please talk about chia seeds.i drink it in my water every morning on an empty stomach.good or bad
You have such outstanding information. I just wish you had more short videos. 5 - 10 minutes…
You audio sounds great. Thanks for the quality videos.
Thanks so much Dr. Sten Ekberg. Highly informative and useful.
Excellent work. Vitamin k2 is also necessary to help decalcification of arteries
Dr. Ekberg, do you have any specific recommendations for someone who had their gallbladder removed?
I've heard that we should take ~10,000 IU/day. Is there risk in taking too much or just diminishing benefits?
hello dear dr tnx for the great information. can you talk about lamb fat too?
Dr. Sten Ekberg: Thank you for this helpfull video. And I want to ask you if you have any information/links about the Dupuytren's contracture in the hands and the connection to foods of vitamins or other issues what causses it?? Don't know how to connect you in a different way with this question.
Thank you, Dr. Ekberg. You are a lifesaver. I am learning a lot from your videos. You explained things easily.
Is it the case that you should take a vitamin K2 supplement if you taking a vitamin D supplement in order to prevent artery plaque in the heart ? Thank you
100mg K2/10,000iu D3 plus chelated magnesium glycinate
And never take d3 when the sun isn't shining as its production is tied to sunlight and therefore can mess up many many things
@@thorzyan Let me see if I get you right. Vitamin D3 got to be taken with K2 and magnesium together?
Also, do you mean vitamin D should not be taken without the sun?
@@nanapoku5259 Indeed. I thought the whole point was taking it when the sun wasn't around.
@@MTMabowels Yeah I think the earlier statement was not clear