The #1 Vitamin Deficiency Behind Vertigo

Can you guess the #1 vitamin deficiency behind vertigo?

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0:00 Introduction: BPPV explained
0:38 What causes vertigo?
1:15 The Dix-Hallpike test
3:00 The Epley maneuver
4:48 What causes calcium crystals?
7:35 The best remedy for BPPV
9:00 Learn more about vitamin D deficiency!

Today I want to cover a very specific type of vertigo called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

This type of vertigo makes you feel like you’re spinning when you’re not, and it’s the #1 cause of dizziness.

This condition is typically caused by a calcium crystal that has broken off and is in the canals of the inner ear that control equilibrium and balance.

There is a simple test called the Dix-Hallpike test that you can do at home to help determine if you have this type of vertigo.

Check with your doctor before doing this test to ensure you don’t have an issue with your cervical spine that could prevent you from rotating your neck.

After you perform the test and determine which side is causing a problem, you can try the Epley maneuver. The goal of this maneuver is to create different motions to slowly move the calcium crystal out of the ear.

An interesting systematic review and meta-analysis done in 2020 showed an association between low vitamin D and BPPV.

Vitamin D supports the absorption and transportation of calcium. It's important to note that some people have a genetic issue that causes normal vitamin D levels in the blood but not the tissues.

I believe one of the best natural remedies for BPPV is a combination of vitamin D3 and vitamin K2. For every 10,000 IU of vitamin D3, you would want 100 mcg of vitamin K2. Talk to your doctor about taking 50,000 IU of vitamin D3 and 500 mcg of vitamin K2 once a week for BPPV.

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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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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.

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Thanks for watching! Talk to your doctor about these tips for BPPV. I’ll see you in the next video.

[John-brd]

In January 2024 I developed Menieres disease. I watched this video and tried D3 and K2. In one week menieres was gone. Since August 2024 till today 1-22-25 I had one small episode of dizziness. Thanks for the Great information.

[maysmith]

My dear mother passed away three months ago. She had this problem for a few years. She saw many doctors but her problem never went away😢. Live long doctor Berg🙏. The world would have been much better if we had more doctors like you. God bless you❤️

[karmalotus]

Thank you so much for this video and all your videos. I tried this method on each side and video taped myself to watch my eyes. I can't even tell you how bizarre it was to see that on my left side my eyes fluttered back and forth horizontally as you mention in the video. This has been randomly happening to me for the last 6 months and i'm so grateful to you for helping provide me with clarity here. You are a blessing.

[robertspies]

I had dizziness so bad I didn't work or drive or do anything for a long time, I went to Drs and they never found anything wrong. But I was still very dizzy than one day I found a self help course on anxiety and learned that stress can cause dizziness, I started practicing all the advice In the course to lower my anxiety and the dizziness started slowly disappearing it's been completely gone for years now. Never underestimate the power of stress and the horrible physical body symptoms that it can cause

[tajr.]

My 104 y.o. grandmother has been having this the last few years. It’s amazing how these videos come up at the time needed. Thank you!

[nancyroger]

Oh my gosh I suffer from vertigo it's terrible. Thank you Dr Berg for your help I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy

[norachong]

I wld like to share with u my first encounter with vertigo. One morning i wokeup feeling my room spinning so fast and i was thinking in my heart how to go and see doctor. Thank God for His goodness i somehow pulled my pillow n laid my head on my pillow. Immediately the spinning stopped since then i dont have any more of it. Praise the Lord!

[jojow]

Oh my goodness, this video answered so many questions for me. My vitamin D is 13.2 and I suffer from kidney stones and vertigo. Now, why don't the doctors know this? I pay a fortune for my health care and I deserve to have an MD who can provide information that will help me. Thank you so kindly for this information. I don't know how I missed this video last year when you published it.

[Sharis]

Thank you so much! I was afraid this would be one of those sale presentation videos, but I was delightfully wrong. You truly are helping people. God bless you ❤

[teamraggio]

I was told in the E.R in the U.S I had a psychotic episodes. I was stunned, they could make an assumption like this. They gave me psychotic drugs..well you can imagine I got worst and was sleepy all day. Went to Mexico and the doctor there aced it! Bening Vertigo. This happen right after I gave birth to my child. One really needs to advocate for one’s health and take more than one medical opinion ; specially in concerning health issues. Dr. Berg thanks for bringing awareness to this condition ❤

[mariaasturias]

I love that this doctor, gives the whole information without sending us to watch a looong video. I never watched those videos it makes me mad. Thank you Dr.

[juliefarrugia]

I used to suffer frequently from BPPV. Since taking Vitamin D I have found that it has disappeared. Awesome!

[kimstewart]

My ex was an ENT doctor. I learned the Eply manuever at his practice and saw many patients with BPPV. I did the Eply manuever in office. Its simple and basically moves the crystal(s) out of the balance canal (where if thet are in either canal frew floating, your own movement causes crystals to move along the canal, causing dizziness, if the crytals are floating around the canal). It definitely works for BPPV patients but not all vertigo is caused by these crystals. This manuever can definitely help move them out of the canal to relieve symtoms.
Dr. Berg is spot on.

[soccersister]

This video is giving me the first shred of hope I’ve had in a long time. Been dealing with chronic dizziness nonstop for the past three years. Maybe this will finally help me get my life back.

[rri]

My Dad has this exact problem after suffering a stroke in January, will be trying this today, hope it works God bless you ❤🙏🏽

[judyjohnston]

I want to thank you so much I woke up with this my hubby found your video and it works wow I’m fine now took about 31/2 weeks god bless you for all your videos!

[gloriacote]

I suffered from vertigo a couple of years ago. I did the Epley Maneuver and it stopped. A year later I began taking Dr. Berg's D3 K2. Thank you Doctor for great supplements.

[maryj]

Oh my goodness! I have been diagnosed with Vit D deficiency. AND I suffer with Vertigo all the time. I have neglected taking the vitamin as I should. Thank you, so much, for this information!!!

[karinacuadra]

Thank you so much for your help Dr. Berg . Vertigo is one of the worst conditions I’ve been experiencing. It’s so depressing and debilitating because there is nothing to make it go away. Thank you for your help. May The Lord keep you healthy and safe.

[rebeccaanderson]

Thanks for this. It worked for me. I had vertigo all last week- just woke up with it one morning. I was waiting for it to go away like it usually has. It didn’t. My son came to visit at the weekend and told me about the Epley Manoeuvre. I found your video and tried it. It made me feel sick doing it and for a while after, but it’s gone, thank goodness!!!