The INSANE BENEFITS of Vitamin D & How To Get It SAFELY! | Dr. Mark Hyman

Unfortunately, while almost never diagnosed, vitamin D deficiency affects over half of the population and has been linked to many cancers, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, depression, fibromyalgia, chronic muscle pain, bone loss, and autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis. Vitamin D is almost totally absent from our food supply, and vitamin D deficiencies are the hidden cause of so much suffering—yet it is so easy to treat.

In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk about vitamin D deficiency, share my top strategies for optimal sun safety this summer, and much more.

This episode is brought to you by Rupa University and AG1.

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[allison]

My vitamin D was an 8, ten years ago, needless to say I felt like death. Went to a functional medicine Dr. and now it's a 95, it truly is a game changer with how you feel!

[shawnmarieVnutrition]

I love this advice! Ever since I cut starchy carbs, gave up industrial seed oils and sugar, i never get a sunburn anymore-- and i'm outside more than ever. I also don't use chemical sunscreens. I make it a point to get some sun everyday-- including a walk at sunrise and sunset to help set my circadian rhythms.

[nancyfahey]

I grew up on an island. Sun exposure, dark tans, fish fresh from the salt water, all the norm. Several of us got the thick wrinkly skin but no skin cancer. It wasn't until all the fancy sun blocks came out that we saw the cancers popping up.
A should mention all the fresh blueberries and blackberries that were crazy wild where ever we went.

[ambition]

0:00: 🌞 Sun exposure is important for vitamin D production and overall health, but should be balanced to avoid skin damage and cancer risk.
2:52: 🌞 Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem among Americans due to lack of sun exposure and limited dietary sources.
5:27: 💊 Vitamin D deficiency is common and linked to various health issues including cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, depression, and autoimmune diseases.
8:00: 🌞 Vitamin D is highly protective and can lead to fewer premature deaths, better health, and improved mood and energy levels.
10:34: 🌞 It is important to check and maintain vitamin D levels through testing and supplementation, as well as moderate sun exposure to prevent skin cancer.
12:57: ☀ Over-the-counter sunscreens often contain harmful ingredients and may not provide sufficient protection against the sun, so it is important to choose safe sunscreens and be proactive about sun exposure.
15:40: 🌞 It is important to protect your skin from the sun and stay hydrated while on vacation.
Recap by Tammy AI

[MarketsofSunshine]

My husband and daughter are healthy and get sun. Their vitamin D level is 55.
My vitamin D level was 15 in January. I started on vitamin D 3, 5, 000 iu on Wednesday and Sunday in March. In June my level was 43.
The endocrinologist said keep it there and only take 1, 000 iu a day to maintain. 😂
I will continue to take it twice a week until I reach in the 70-100.
I'm going to see an naturopathic MD in August for a second opinion.

[tonymai]

I hike under the sun anytime. Feel good in summer, winter always sick, joints pain.

[cardmonty]

I do 20 minute Sun sessions starting when the sun is above 30° In the sky. In Southern New Jersey this is around January 25th. Yes, I’ll sit out with my shirt off surrounded by a Parka. I will continue 20 minute Sun sessions all through until mid-October. I have not been sick for years now.

[mylesjaynes]

Great video! A good general goal is 50-100, which increases to 70-100 if osteopenia/osteoporosis is present … be sure to include vit K2 (ideally MK-7), since it helps the calcium to be absorbed into the bones (and some studies suggest this combo will help to decrease the risk/build-up of arterial calcification)… it’s easy to find D3 w/ K2 together in 1 capsule

[blodgettbunch]

Last time I was checked, my level was 88. I rarely use sunscreen and live in New Mexico where you can be outdoors almost year round. 😎😎😎

[yvettebennett]

Appreciate your wisdom and knowledge and your willingness to share it here on this channel.
Thank you. 🙏

[PrettyLocdBender]

I loved your video… I really need to get serious and crack down… I know what to do it’s just doing it… Thankyou!

[isabelladavis]

Thanks for all the amazing info doc…will check. Out the sites you mentioned…stay blessed

[kitkat]

Dr Eric berg suggests up to 20, 000 IU a day. Alongside K2… boron and zinc is great to add aswell with magnesium.

[saleemakhtar]

Do you have a IFM on line program ? I'm a GP in Pakistan and I follow your podcasts as often as possible but this functional medicine stuff is mind blowing.

[margaretcordova]

Excellent video! Omg really enlightening…thank you so much.

[NaWesolanute]

10000 d3 a day plus k2 100 mcg
My d3 level is 89. If feel
Great ❤

[PaulaWilson]

I got skin cancer on my face from the sun, i was only 43 got a nasty scar, started as a freckle. Becareful..❤

[KJSvitko]

Hospitals, doctors offices and schools should be places where good nutrition is taught and provided not places that contribute to disease and obesity. It is crazy the hospitals are feeding people the very food that caused the heart disease, high blood pressure or cancer that they are treating. Every person in the hospital should receive some nutrition education before being released. Every doctor visit should be an opportunity to educate patients about how food choices impacts their health outcomes. The fact that doctors do not get nutrition training as part of their training makes no sense. Medicare and Medicaid should require nutrition education as part of patient care. Focus should be on food choices. Fasting should be investigated as a treatment for disease.

[carolgrace]

I use organic coconut oil for out in the sun, I rarely burn now ( when we do get the sun ) Ireland.

[greensombrero]

i noticed when I used to drink alot when I was younger - I would get sunburned much easier for comparing the same exposure