The 7 Symptoms of a Vitamin D Deficiency - Dr. Berg

Are you low in vitamin D? Learn more about the warning signs of a vitamin D deficiency. Watch this episode next: Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food) 0:00 Introduction: Vitamin D basics 2:15 Symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency 7:50 Vitamin D deficiency causes 10:57 Check out my video on vitamin D toxicity! Today I want to cover the warning signs of a vitamin D deficiency. However, it’s important to remember that a warning sign or symptom isn’t the real problem—it’s an indicator of the real problem. Seven warning signs of a vitamin D deficiency: 1. High blood pressure 2. Low back pain 3. High blood sugar 4. High susceptibility to viruses 5. Autoimmune conditions 6. Daytime sleepiness 7. Depression Let’s say you’re doing everything right, and you’re still deficient in vitamin D. There are a few reasons why this could happen. Top causes of a vitamin D deficiency (when you’re already getting vitamin D): • Polymorphism (a vitamin D receptor mutation) • You’re still not getting enough vitamin D (you need at least 10,000 IU) • You have a problem with absorption (due to low zinc, low magnesium, a liver problem, a kidney problem, darker skin, or being overweight) When you take a vitamin D supplement, you also need to take vitamin K2. The correct ratio is 10,000 IU of D3 to 100 mcg of K2. Vitamin K2 can help drive calcium into the bones and help prevent it from depositing in the arteries, joints, and other tissues. 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 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. 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, and 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 Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. Thanks for watching! I hope this increases your awareness of the warning signs of a vitamin D deficiency. I’ll see you in the next video. --- ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices