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Your Body Is BEGGING for Vitamin D!!

2024-07-14 Education
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Check out this fascinating interview with Professor Bruce Hollis, a pioneer in vitamin D research and an expert on vitamin D deficiency. DATA: https://www.townsendletter.com/e-letter-30-vital-vitamin-d-trial-poorly-designed-study/ 0:00 Welcome, Professor Bruce Hollis! 0:53 The 2 systems in the body that use vitamin D 2:40 The forms of vitamin D 8:30 The problem with vitamin D research in the United States 15:45 What are normal vitamin D levels? 18:47 Vitamin D and cancer 25:35 Is vitamin D stored in your fat? 27:03 Vitamin D and your arteries 28:44 Vitamin D and lactation 34:11 Vitamin D and magnesium 36:43 Vitamin D toxicity 42:06 How did you begin your research on vitamin D? 49:30 Final thoughts Please join me in welcoming Professor Bruce Hollis! Professor Hollis’ research has provided a new understanding of the importance of vitamin D and its full range of functions. Vitamin D has been understood as an essential nutrient for skeletal integrity and maintaining blood calcium levels. As microbiology and research developed, researchers found that many cells that had nothing to do with the skeleton could respond to vitamin D, including cancer and immune cells. Vitamin D exists in different forms inside the body. When you take a supplement or sunlight hits your skin, you’re dealing with the inactive form of vitamin D. It is then turned into a compound called 25-hydroxy vitamin D, the intermediate form of vitamin D that stays in the blood for weeks. This form is picked up in blood tests but isn’t easily accessible by the tissues that might need it. The final form of vitamin D is one of the most potent hormones, 125 di-hydroxy vitamin D. Vitamin D is converted into the active form in the kidney but can also be converted inside the cells. The vast majority of studies substantiating our information on vitamin D in the U.S. have several problems and have produced inaccurate results. There is also no agreed-upon range on “normal” vitamin D levels—or what levels are considered a vitamin D deficiency. Professor Hollis has conducted research and has seen significant results using vitamin D to prevent birth complications in women in Iran, in patients with low-grade prostate cancer, and in lactation. He also explains the importance of magnesium, a key cofactor for vitamin D metabolism. Professor Hollis wants people to understand that few physicians recommend or acknowledge the benefits of vitamin D because national organizations have yet to properly understand and recognize them. When using high doses of vitamin D, always check with your doctor. High doses of vitamin D can increase blood/urine calcium levels resulting in calcium deposits in the kidney. Also drink 2.5 liters of fluids per day, take cofactors with vitamin D (magnesium, K2 and zinc) and have your doctor monitor your PTH, vitamin D blood levels and creatinine and avoid excess calcium supplements of high calcium foods when taking vitamin D levels over 10,000 IUs. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Follow Me On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Drberg/ YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@UCpWhiwlOPxOmwQu5xyjtLDw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle Thanks for watching! I hope this increases your awareness about the importance of vitamin D and addressing vitamin D deficiency. I’ll see you in the next video.

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@frugalprepper 2024-07-14

I was keto for 5 years and the last year, I am mostly meat based. Probably 90% carnivore, and absolutely no seed oils. I have some green beans, onion, peppers, a little tomato, spaghetti squash once in a while. My vitamin d came back at 115 or so and my doc told me to quit taking vitamin D. I am like I don't take vitamin D. So he told me to quit taking cod liver oil because it had vitamin D. I did and my next reading came back at 121. I guess it is just naturally high. I have noticed I am around sick people coughing up a lung at work all the time, and I rarely catch any thing. If I do, it is just a little sniffle for a day or two, and I don't even need any meds. Plus I lost 200 lbs, I am no longer diabetic. I was severely diabetic before. On over 300 units of insulin a day with A1C's in the 14's. My knees have healed, my diabetic leg ulcers have gone away. And many other things.

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@amytucker6142 2024-07-14

When I had cancer I prescribed 50000 units a day for myself. I did many other things too but still here cancer free. April of 2020 docs gave me 2 months

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@moonrise458 2024-07-14

Dr Berg, I wonder if you actually really comprehend the number of people's lives you're either bettering or actually saving. A big thank you from France ♥️

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@BusyBooksByAaron 2024-09-14

My mom was diagnosed with osteoporosis 14 years ago. I used to be a pharmacy technician and basically begged her not to take Fosamax (she was prescribed that immediately). I had seen what that med did to a lot of the patients who took it. Instead, I got her taking high doses of vitamin D3 daily (along other supplements for her cholesterol, triglycerides, diabetes, etc). She got re-checked for osteoporosis around 6 months ago and her bone density is normal! No osteoporosis. I knew vitamin D3 is good but my mind was blown when I compared her new results to the ones from 14 years ago. She gets blood labs every 6 months to a year and each time they keep improving 🎉 Diet and the right supplements /vitamins make a remarkable impact. I am so fortunate to be able to take care of her now (she’s 77) 🥰 It’s my turn, she took care of me when I was little.

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@mongooseeight311 2024-07-14

I think it’s about time someone gave Dr. Berg a cape. He is an international hero!

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@whendis.roberts9903 2024-12-23

I was a caretaker taker for my Now Ex Boyfriend for three years during his battle with Primary Central Nervous System Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. I went to College for Natural Medicine and I studied it alot more after his first Brain tumor is a desperate attempt to help save his life. I studied day and night. I prayed to God to show me what to do to help save his life. Then I would type in what I was looking for and I would study day and night constantly. I learned so much. I learned about the Power of Bone Broth Soup and I would out all ingredients in it that he needed to help counteract the symptoms from the Chemo. We had him on Vitamin D,Calcium,Selenium,Folate,Magnesium, Graviolo,Reishi Mushroom,Vitamin E,Vitamin B-Complex and more. My Ex Boyfriend was Cancer free when we broke up.

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@williamhenry3337 2025-06-01

In the early 1900s, hospitals had sun decks on the roof with lounge chairs and beds up there. Why did they stop that practice?

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@narcis-echo 2026-01-23

Vitamin D having this much of influence is actually logical if you think about it. Sunlight is a key component of life

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@jasminbegum3335 2026-02-09

I remember when covid was on... all my posts regarding vit d kept getting removed.... thats when I realised that something is not right.

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@jacquinorman5899 2025-03-24

My gosh how sad is this that the medical establishment doesn’t really care about us. It’s all about money.

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