How Much Vitamin D Do I Need? SURPRISING

Most people are not getting enough vitamin D. Find out how much vitamin D to take on a daily basis.

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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction: How much vitamin D to take
0:10 What the experts say about vitamin D
0:34 How much vitamin D do we need per day?
4:32 Share your success story!

Let's talk about how much vitamin D you need on a daily basis.

The Vitamin D Council stated that healthy adults need 2000IU of vitamin D per day if they're getting little or no sun. Other experts recommend getting 400-800IU per day.

The problem is that vitamin D is measured in international units (IU) in supplements. But, when it's measured in the blood, they use ng/mL. So, it makes it confusing to know how much vitamin D someone should take if they're deficient.

The optimum concentration of vitamin D in the blood is 40-60ng/mL. So, if you had 20ng/mL, that would be low. But when you convert 20ng/mL to international units, you get 0.8IU/mL. An average-sized person has about 5L of blood, which would give us 4,000IU of vitamin D.

Something doesn't add up. This means that people who are deficient in vitamin D with 20ng/mL have about 4,000IU of vitamin D, which is greater than what's recommended.

So, how much is the optimum concentration of vitamin D in the blood, which is 40-60ng/mL, in international units? The answer is 8,000-9,000IU. This is what's actually normal in the blood.

How are you supposed to get the vitamin D you need if you only take the recommended amount? On top of that, you're probably not absorbing 100% of the vitamin D you take.

I believe the correct amount of vitamin D the average person should take is at least 10,000IU per day. They should also get plenty of sun exposure if possible.

I believe vitamin D is the most important vitamin—make sure you're getting enough.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
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, 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.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand how much vitamin D to take on a daily basis.

[okayworld]

I'm a PhD holder in medicine, and you are exactly correct Doctor. Anywhere between 8, 000-10, 000 IU is needed per day, yes. The current recommendations by experts is far less which makes it practically useless, as you have correctly mentioned again! Additionally, VitD3 has to be taken along with Vitamin K2 (MK7) for achieving a better bioavailability to the target tissues.

[hardtruth]

I’ve been taking 25, 000ius a day for 2-1/2 years. As well as many more supplements. I have lost 200lbs in the last 5 years on Keto and IF. I just had a 6 month checkup and ALL of my labs were stellar. Doc couldn’t believe it. A1c 5.4, hdl 80, ldl 60, triglycerides 61 and on and on. 5 years ago I took 12 pharma meds, now I take zero. Now I am no longer diabetic and I no longer have high blood pressure. Also had a quintuple bypass 2-1/2 years ago.

[tiptapkey]

Modern medicine is absolutely INSANE. I went to a doc for depression and concentration, went through a year of feeling messed up on SSRIs, Wellbutrin, etc... doc started suggesting I have bipolar (I do not) and wanted to try mood stabilizers. I said screw this, skipped out on the doc, and started my own research. I was never tested for vitamin deficiencies. Finally realized I had symptoms of low Vit D and B vitamins, started taking 10k IUs D and a solid methylated B vitamin complex (and magnesium l-threonate), and boom, I'm feeling good every day both mentally and physically. These docs just want to treat symptoms--they're not even interested in WHY you might be having symptoms.

[scottvines]

Vitamin D success story. I almost died from Covid in 2021 at age 54. I was on ECMO and in the hospital for 7 weeks. I did a ton of research during my recovery and questioned my Vitamin D level. I immediately began taking 3, 000 IU's per day when I came home from the hospital, thinking that was enough. When I tested three months later I was only at 29 ng/ml. I subsequently learned that my father had tested in the low 20's before supplementing, so I suspected a genetic problem. I took a genetic test and lo and behold it showed a genetic predisposition for low Vitamin D. I began supplementing with 10, 000 IU's per day of D3 and recently tested at 54 ng/ml. Pretty good for February. I've noticed that my chronic post nasal drip has diminished and my morning cough, which used to be horrible in the Winter (hint hint), is gone.

[clemenssh]

One of the BEST Explanation of why we need at least 10, 000 IU's. May health be with everyone who see this message.

[annekingston]

This has possibility saved me a whole host of visits to the doctors. I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis at age 22 and as well as stiffness and pain throughout my life I also started with severe eczema after the menopause. After doing some research, not wishing to take steroids or NSAIDS (which gave me an ulcer in my 30s!), I did some research on both AS and eczema and the evidence for both pointed towards lack of Vitamin D. I have been taking a dose of 8000 IUs for the last three years along with a multi vit (which contains magnesium and K2) and both my eczema and my pain has almost gone. When I mentioned this is my rheumatologist they said that they had heard about the link with low Vit D and inflammation but sadly didn't think to mention it! Thank you so much.

[JackAttack-oqff]

60, 000 IU daily after 2 weeks, ended hip ache of 5 yrs and knee pain of 1 yr with only occasional momentarily brief reminders. After a month, persistent, extremely slow healing sores on my hands, arms, legs, shoulder and neck of 10 years have shown rapid improvement, for the first time ever and I'm on the verge of 100% clear skin, less the scarring. Vitamin D is the closest thing to a panacea we have and we're missing out by buying what the medical field is selling. Low dose vitamin D and fear of the sun is the foundation of the medical field. Thanks Dr. Berg for over 200 videos on Vitamin D, I finally get it! You are a godsend!!

[KatiTheButcher]

I've had undetectable levels of Vit D in the past. This winter my depression has been awful. My sister gifted me some Vit D3 (10, 000IUs) with K2 to take every day and a seperate 50, 000IU dose to take once a week. I thought she was nuts. Anyway, it has been about a month and I'm feeling better. I hope this advice is taken seriously, it is solid.

[funfactsshorts__]

I saw an interview with Dr Steven Gundry a little while ago and he said 10, 000 IU's per day was his absolute minimum recommendation. When considering other factors like obesity and diabetes etc he prescribes more. He also said that whenever he feels the beginnings of a virus in himself he takes 150, 000 IU's for several days. Thank you Dr Berg for this much needed content.

[reasoningtruth]

I took 60, 000 IU's for 6 months then I started taking 20, 000. I've never felt better but then again there is a mountain of things I'm doing as Dr.Berg's videos say to do. I really am a different person than I was a year and a half ago! Back then I couldn't get out of my chair, NOW! I never sit in it! Thank you again, Dr. Berg!

[petrprochazka]

Everything, I mean literally everything you've ever said was of a great use to me! So I thank you Mr.Berg for all your very informative videos! You're shining light to every dark corner of our health. Thanks once more!! Petr/Czech republic. 👍

[VXingxu]

I am a 59 yr old male. About 12 years ago I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and also brain lesions suggestive of MS. This came as a complete surprise and shock to me at the time. Incidentally my MD also found that my Vitamin D blood levels were low. He told me to take 10, 000 IU daily of Vitamin D, and I followed his advice. Since then, my Dexa scans have shown continual improvement in bone density, and follow-up brain MRI's over the past 12 years did not show any increase or change in the brain lesions. In retrospect I think I had been low in Vitamin D3 for many years prior to my diagnoses. I have studied a lot about Vitamin D deficiency, and it seems it is pandemic across the world. Northern regions have much higher incidences of MS than those closer to the equator, and an associated number of people with lower D3 levels. Something as simple as supplementing with D3 could potentially prevent so many unnecessary and complex health problems. I still don't understand why most of mainstream medicine doesn't pay attention to this. Furthermore, I rarely have a cold, only some very mild symptoms, so that is another plus for adequate Vitamin D intake. As for dosage, 10, 000 IU maintains my Vitamin D3 blood levels at about 80 ng/ml, perhaps a little higher than the general recommendations, but still well under anything considered toxic. As Dr Berg also has pointed out, Vitamin K2 MK 7 should be taken with Vitamin D3 so that the calcium in our bodies does not deposit into the wrong places i.e. heart arteries and kidneys.

[bigbleach]

"I'm still trying to find some healthy adults" lol!

[MCRPOSITIVESusieQ]

Dr Berg I was hospitalized for vitamin d deficiency in 2014! SINCE 2018, following your advice for 10, 000 IUS of D3 and 100 MCG of K2 my vitamin d is dead center middle of normal! I know this because I have my blood work done regularly. And 2 weeks ago still middle of normal!

[tbhmkwv]

I am now taking Vitamin D with K from your product line. Also, Vitiam C. Still trying to recover from COVID-19 and COVID-19 pneumonia. It has been 11 months. After 3 weeks I am feeling energy. Arthritis is better. I begged my Doctor for antiviral med and she finally gave in. It should not take this much effort from the patient. However, this is now the state of our medical community. Bless you for your efforts to explain and assist us in our path to wellness ❤

[PassionGrows]

I don’t know what to believe anymore. I keep seeing all these different reports on Vitamin D. Some doctors would say 10, 000 IUs of Vitamin D is way too much.

[Campbellteaching]

I like this way of thinking. However, it seems to me you are assuming there is a 100% use / uptake into cells of the vitamin D in the blood every 24 hours. It could be that a particular molecule of vitamin D stays in the blood for 48 hours, which would presumably mean the intake could be halved. I think the only sure way is to take blood levels and titrate doses with these ongoing blood level tests. Still, an interesting approach to the problem.

[lydialady]

My doctor once came unglued when I showed her the 10, 000 IU Vitamin D package I had bought at the pharmacy in the hospital where she worked. She considered the amount dangerous, while continuing to insist my levels were low.

Yesterday, I went for a nice long walk, with my sleeves up to my elbows and no leggings under my skirt. Yes, yes, I know it to be immodest, but here on the shore of Lake Michigan, I won't see 63°F until May of next year. And, it's way cheaper, and so much healthier to walk around outside than to take supplements.

Thank you for the reminder that we cannot get enough vitamin D from our diet. And the reminder that the medical "professionals" have been intentionally taught false information.

[lesleymarshall]

I've been watching your videos for about 5 years and the information is spot on ... I used to be pre-diabetic which scared me so much and was told I needed to commence Metformin. I refused and checked out his keto diet - it worked ... after 6-8 months my Hba1c went from 52 to 41 and I've not looked back. Thank you Dr Berg

[katjones]

I’m taking 3 vitamin D supplements a day 5000 IUs each. Three months I managed to raise my vitamin D levels from 34 to 37 I am still very low.😩. Same with my potassium levels. Becoming healthy is hard but im grateful for all this knowledge!