The Risks of Taking 10,000 IUs of Vitamin D3

Is it dangerous to take high amounts of vitamin D3? Here is what you should know.

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0:00 Introduction: Is it bad to take a lot of vitamin D?
0:10 What does “IU” stand for?
0:38 Are high amounts of vitamin D3 dangerous?
1:50 How much vitamin D you need and why
7:57 What is considered a toxic amount of vitamin D?
9:42 Learn more about vitamin D toxicity!

Are there risks of taking 10,000 IU of vitamin D3? In my opinion, there is a bigger risk of not taking “high” amounts of vitamin D3.

IU is the abbreviation for international units. 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 is equivalent to under one milligram.

The RDAs for vitamin D are between 600 to 800 IU. But, the great majority of people are deficient in vitamin D. The current RDAs for vitamin D are outdated and are based on old research related to preventing bone loss.

Every cell in the body has receptors for vitamin D, and the functions of vitamin D are vast. Vitamin D isn’t even really a vitamin. It’s a hormone. It acts very similarly to cortisol (another hormone) as an anti-inflammatory but without side effects.

In my opinion, a person really needs 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 as a maintenance dose. This has to do with there being a lot of different things that stop vitamin D from going into your body.

Another thing we need to look at when it comes to vitamin D is a person’s genes. I recently had 21 different individuals’ DNA tested, and 100 percent of them had at least one genetic problem with vitamin D absorption.

I believe that 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 is not toxic and is needed to penetrate some of the big barriers that keep people from getting enough vitamin D3.

The amount of vitamin D that could cause a toxic effect is still being debated. But, according to the research I’ve found, it would take hundreds of thousands of international units for months to create vitamin D toxicity.

However, as a precaution, be sure to consume plenty of water (2.5 liters a day), take other nutrients that support vitamin D absorption, and take nutrients that protect you against hypercalcemia (the main potential toxic effect).

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Dr. Berg, age 58, 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.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand vitamin D3. I’ll see you in the next video.

[tylerdurden]

Went to my doctor for a regular check up. Told him I started taking 10, 000 IU's of vitamin D for the past 6 weeks. He totally freaked out, told me to stop taking vitamin D supplements and sent me for vitamin D blood test. Never heard back from my doctor about the results, so I called my doctors office and my vitamin d levels are with in normal range.

[victorias.]

I had really bad mental struggles, was diagnosed with depression, had panic attacks and tons of anxiety. Went to “specialists”, even a UC professor, only to get another round of antidepressants or anti anxiety meds, that made me more sick with side effects. I got to the point that I thought I was possessed, it wasn’t me, but someone else living in my body. Messed up big time. One day I went to my GP to have a TB clearance signed, to participate in school activities as chaperone. GP wasn’t there, so I saw a nurse practitioner. She looked at my health history and was really surprised at amount of psycho meds I was on. We spoke, and she mentioned that long time ago, when she was fresh out of school, she used to work in rural clinic, and learned a lot from doctor working there. She said the the first thing the good doctor would do if there was any psychological problems is to check Vit. D levels! She ordered it checked for me, and guess what, IT WAS ALMOST TO ZERO LEVEL. She prescribed 50, 000 units to be taken once a week, after 3! weeks I was myself again, and after two months I forgot that I had any mental issues.

[meatdog]

Before I retired 5 years ago, I spent a lot of time explaining that vitamin D is a hormone and the higher doses they needed. Especially my patients with diabetes and anyone with co- morbid conditions. Those who listened would return on follow up telling me how their health was improving. Thank you for spreading the information. ❤

[TreyJays]

My favorite thing about this guy is that he constantly evolves with time, and science bettering his education, and uploading new findings to better educate the public. Appreciate it Doc💪

[GS-ucyl]

I have been living with rheumatoid arthritis for 22 years. Was initially diagnosed with lupus at the age of 23, and just found out in March of 2023 that I actually have RA. Long story short, my new rheumatologist wanted to take me off plaquenil and put me on methotrexate or a biologic. I told her I wasn’t ready to make that switch. Went home, got rid of gluten, started intermittent fasting and increased my vitamin D from 2000 iu to 4000 iu. I noticed an immediate reduction of flares. However, she advised me to go back down to 3000 iu. When I did that, the pain came back so I increased it back to 4000 iu. After a few months. I reached out to her to let her know that I would not take the methotrexate or biologics and that I was no longer having flares after increasing my vitamin D. I was even able to stop smoking weed that I had been using to manage my pain and informed her of that as well. She literally did not even respond to me but I could see she read the message. I guess some doctors don’t like when patients refuse their toxic medications. Smh.

[tomasinebeard]

I take 25, 000 IU because I have diabetes and auto-immune disorders and high blood pressure. I know I need more than 10, 000 IU. Thanks Dr Berg ❤

[BusyBooksByAaron]

My mom was diagnosed with osteoporosis 12 years ago. She was prescribed fosamax but I, being a pharmacy tech warned her against it. I had seen way too many people with broken hips after starting taking it. Instead, I started giving her 10, 000 of D3 among other supplements and thank God she is still ok. No fractures. She is 74 ❤ She had Covid and shingles at the same time recently and thankfully she recovered from both quickly.

[michelleeller]

My vitamin D level was 27. The doctors put me on 2, 000 IU. Not feeling better, I started researching and found your video. Upped it to 10, 000, and man, what a difference!! My hair even started growing back after years of hair loss. ❤

[diveshs]

I've been taking 10k IUs for 2.5 years now. Reversed diabetes, asthma, autoimmune disease and cleared covid with ease. I also fast regularly and do a carnivore diet. I have no need for any meds anymore and haven't gotten sick since covid 2 years ago.

[johnnieblackwell]

I've been taking 15K IU daily for several years. Last time I had my 25-hydroxy D level checked it was about 80. Doc was surprised, but said "keep doing what you're doing."

[FairyPodcaster]

You can give up all sugar, which seems like the hardest part, but it can be discouraging if your missing a key nutrient like enough vitamin D. Thank you Dr. Berg 🙏

[michaelmaxey]

Hey Dr Berg, I’ve been listening to your videos for many years and not sure I’ve told you how much I appreciate you and your diligence to explain health and nutrition to us. Thank you Dr Berg.

[brookerichards]

Perfect timing! My family has a history of early death from heart/circulatory issues. My Aunt died of Lupus, my mother also had symptoms of Lupus. All my family are slender and active, athletic people. I couldn’t understand the family health issue. We are descendent of Swedish, Dutch, German, Scottish ancestry. So a few years ago, I researched and stumbled upon vitamin D deficiency from these areas of the World

I immediately started supplementing with 2, 000 units of vitamin D. Recently I have been feeling very fatigued; joint inflammation, brain fog, depression. Thinking that I may also be a Lupus sufferer, I changed my diet and increased the vitamin D to 10, 000 units. I went in for blood testing and an ANA test. The Dr told me to stop all vitamin D as my test result was too high.


I was really opposed to stopping the vitamin D completely but also worried about giving myself vit D toxicity. So I started a 1, 000 unit dose that included vit K . I felt much better on the 10, 000 unit dose. I also started Nattokinase.

Thank you for this video, as the information I could find on vit D dosage was confusing with no real guidelines depending upon the source. I want to return to the higher dose and feel more inclined to do so now.

I hope you understand how important your efforts are to so many people. We are the mercy of a rigged healthcare system but your guidance can be lifesaving. I want to be proactive but without the proper information available, it is a daunting task.

Thank you.

[metalslave]

I'm a diabetic and I've been taking Vitamin D over the past two years and a half years, increasing my daily dose gradually starting at 2000 IUs. My dose has been 100, 000 IUs every day for a year now. I also take K2, B complex and Zinc and MANY other supplements. I drink 300oz of water daily.
Top benefits thus far:
-Exponential hair growth
-I've gotten sick just once since 2020
-Considerable decrease in inflammation

[lorettacorbin]

Just wanted to say thank you Dr. Berg!! My husband and I started talking vitamin D3 and K2 about a month ago and we have both noticed way less aches and pains!!! Also taking your Sea Kelp and Iodine, AMAZING energy! Thank you so much!!!!❤

[peggysue]

The fact that we get free videos from Dr. Berg on YouTube is priceless ... Keeping education and knowledge alive 🙏🙏🙏

[ffviifakeremake]

I take over 50, 000 IUs everyday and I'm still alive, I've cut down a bit this summer. I started taking Vit D back in late 2020 along with K2, I've kept taking it and I have no plans to stop.

[michelleday]

Thank you! It's a shame our physician's aren't educated on this.
I'm back on 10, 000. My physician told me no longer than 1 month because I'll become toxic...smh
Thank you Dr. Berg!

[angelab]

Thank you Dr. Berg for sharing all your knowledge with us! I’ve suffered from scalp psoriasis since I was 14 (52 now) and watching your videos I learned vitamin D3 may help me. I doubted but decided to give it a try. Started with regular OTC brand and noticed a slight difference. Purchased your brand and started out with 30k IU’s for about 2-3 months. My scalp is now completely normal! I now take 10k IU daily. Feel like a new person with a new scalp! Now need to start implementing your diet recommendations. I need to lose a considerable amount of weight! Thanks again for the knowledge you share freely! ❤️

[loadlock]

Doctor had my Vitamin D checked and I was deficient 24.4. I am taking 2K IU and will work up to 10K. Already feeling better. Thank you