Vitamin D Toxicity: Is This a Danger?

Should you be afraid of taking too much vitamin D? Find out.

 
Timestamps
0:10 Vitamin D toxicity—history 
2:11 Should you be worried about vitamin D toxicity? 
2:31 What is vitamin D toxicity? 
2:48 Should you take less vitamin D?
3:10 Autoimmune conditions and vitamin D 
3:19 Reducing the risk of kidney stones 

In this video, we’re going to talk about vitamin D toxicity. Some people are afraid of taking too much vitamin D, when it may not be as scary as you might think. 

According to an article by the Mayo Clinic, vitamin D may not actually be as toxic as was once believed. 

In the 1940s, vitamin D was used for rheumatoid arthritis. But, the amounts being used were between 200,000 and 300,000 IUs of vitamin D. The reason this could have helped is that vitamin D helps support the immune system and helps lower inflammation. 

In the 1950’s they were fortifying products like dairy products with vitamin D. But, there were some complaints from parents with children who had side effects. The fortification of vitamin D in dairy was banned in Europe, but not in some other countries, including America. 

Years later, it was discovered that these children might have experienced these side effects due to a rare genetic disease called Williams syndrome. With Williams syndrome, you don’t actually want to take vitamin D at all. 

Now, when you look at vitamin D, it always says something along the line of “don’ take too much, you could experience a toxic effect.” 

But, according to this article by the Mayo Clinic, it would take getting 50,000 to 100,000 IUs of vitamin D for months to years before vitamin D would become toxic. This is actually a lot more than what most people consider toxic. 

When talking about vitamin toxicity, we’re referring to hypercalcemia, which is too much calcium in the blood. 

When people are afraid of vitamin D toxicity, they end up taking smaller amounts like 1,000 to 2,000 IUs per day. But, with this amount, it could actually take four months or more to bring a vitamin D deficiency up to a normal level. 

If you want to decrease the potential risk of kidney stones, you could drink 2.5 liters of fluid every day, avoid taking calcium and avoid dairy. 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 56, 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’s 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.

Thanks for watching! I hope this video helps you better understand vitamin D toxicity.

[SideTrackTVOfficial]

They always say check with your doctor but most doctors are so closed minded about anything brought up to them.. "you can't believe everything on the internet" but they believe outdated textbooks they have read 10-20 years ago... there IS useful information online you just have to look for it wisely.

[tm]

my doctor put me on a single pill of 50, 000 iu of vitamin D but didnt give me the K2 ? when did take the vita D pill i was feeling great, but i did devlvop kidney stones, . i called the doctor and told him about the K2 he said ok . since i have been on the vita D and the K2, no pain kidneys, no signs of kidney stones, and even lost weight, about 35#s. now its been 3 months period. the doctor even started to watch Dr.Bergs videos to leqarn more for his other patients

[Florida-is-my-home]

Taking Vitamin K2 along with Vitamin D3 will also help move the calcium where it should be - your bones. Not your kidneys or arteries.

[andydarakus]

We need a lot more dr's like you mr berg with open minds and evidence backed statements and in depth knowledge. I thank you for your efforts in making videos to help and clarify medical understanding. God bless. Love from Australia.

[mylo]

I don't believe my doctor. That's why I'm here

[amommamust]

My personal doctor is very sweet and at least open minded, but you are where I get education. THANK YOU.

[dugp]

I take one 10, 000 iu gel everyday for almost a year now. I was worried about the amount that I've been taking being toxic. Thanks for easing my concern Dr. Berg.

[joesilkwood]

Dr Berg's so above average, puts these videos together way to easily... Always value... Home run video... We have possibly all been traumatized like with the cholesterol myth

[corinnebekiroski]

I take 6000 IU a day. I am an RN and I have people cough in my face while listening to their chest many times. I never get respiratory infections.

[DisperseControl]

I normally was taking 8000 IU daily. I'm bumping it up to 12, 000. Thank you Dr Berg for addressing one of the biggest silent epidemics in the northern hemisphere.

[georgekallis]

Always wanted to know if there was a toxic limit. I'm happy that you do all the research then pass it on to us.

[bunnysbasketballandmore]

The problem with asking our doctor’s advice our doctors don’t want us to get better with the right nutrition and supplements, they want us to be addicted to horrible pills 💊 that harm us 10000 times more and to keep knocking there doors so they can fill💰💰. You helped me a lot🙏🙏

[hermesotaku]

I've been taking 70, 000 IU's of D for about a year to keep my Psoriasis at bay. I'm finally now at a consistent 1 or 2 on the pain and intensity scale for my Psoriasis.

[raghubell]

As a nurse, I think his videos make sense. I strongly follow it and Iam from Australia

[lenwenzel]

I've heard that that kind of water intake needs to be balanced by small amounts of Celtic salt, or Himalayan salt. Not the sodium form of table salt! Barbara O'Neil speaks how this regulates water intake into cell structures hence avoiding inflammatory effects. She mentions this, and discusses this in detail.

[morroxify]

I had to pause this to take my vitamin D drops

[mirabella]

Believe it or not: I was just googling the controversy referring to the dosage of vitamin D.

[ahumandreamahumandream]

I was taking 40, 000 IU every single day for a year, and decreased that after one year,
I have never felt like as good as I am right now !!!
Thank you so much doctor Berg 🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[vbcurley]

Dr Berg, I’m an NP and what I was taught for functional medicine values is about 60-80 for vit d. I would start off patients with 5000 IU check then in about 3-6 months and go up or stay from there

[leannshort]

Dr. Berg I trust you and your information. I don’t need to check with anyone first. Main stream Dr’s and even my Naturopath have let me down. I have done so much research and reading over the past year and a half and you sir have helped in that knowledge. Thank you for all you do! I feel like I’m slowly getting my life back after struggling with Long Covid and also finding out my Genome testing revealed an MTHFR mutation. Love your content!! ❤️