Is it Safe to Take 10,000 IUs of Vitamin D3?

How much is too much vitamin D3? Find out.

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Timestamps
0:00 Vitamin D
0:32 Studies on vitamin D
1:06 It takes longer than you think to fix a vitamin D deficiency
1:30 Various things that can prevent vitamin D absorption
4:05 Vitamin D dosage
4:23 Vitamin D toxicity

Today we’re going to talk about how long to take vitamin D and vitamin D dosage. There seems to be a lot of confusion around vitamin D3 that I want to help clear up. Most people take 600 IUs to 2,000 IUs of vitamin D3, and they think that’s enough. But is it?

About 75% of the population is deficient in vitamin D. I believe vitamin D is the most important fat-soluble vitamin—especially for the immune system.

Studies on vitamin D:

1. In the first study, the group took 1,000-2,000 IUs of vitamin D 1-2 times per week for 1 month and did not increase their vitamin D levels at all.

2. In the second study, the group to 1,000-2,000 IUs of vitamin D, and it took 4 months to elevate their vitamin D.

3. In the third study, it took 3 months to achieve the normal level of vitamin D by taking 1,600 IUs of vitamin D.

• It takes a lot longer than you think to fix a vitamin D deficiency.
• There are various things that prevent the absorption of vitamin D.

Various things that can prevent the absorption of vitamin D:

• Gut damage
• Age
• Skin pigment
• Subcutaneous fat
• Sun exposure
• Metabolic issues
• Season
• Polymorphism
• Chronic infection

Vitamin D dosage:
• You may want to consider taking 10,000 IUs of vitamin D per day for maintenance, but you may want to take more if there is an autoimmune issue involved.

You would have to consume something like 100,000-200,000 IUs of vitamin D for months or years to create complications. The biggest complication of vitamin D toxicity could be hypercalcemia.

Still, to help minimize the risk of hypercalcemia, you could drink 2.5 liters of water per day. You could also simply avoid consuming calcium in supplements as well as cheese.

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’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! This is why it may be necessary to take at least 10,000 IUs of vitamin D3 per day.

[andreasplattner]

I love how his videos just start. I mean literally JUST START. Straight to the point!

[MonsieurToure]

I started taking 5, 000 IUs of vitamin D in May 2020 and started feeling good and I increased it to 10, 000 IUs and started feeling great. I haven’t felt this good in over a decade.

[wewhagg]

Thanks so much i am a black guy in his 50's and my Dr said that my vitamin D levels were super low especially because I'm black, because the color of our skin doesnt absorb sunlight basically at all and i also live in the north so i have double negatives so she put me on the 50k iu for 7 days and it didnt do anything, so i started taking vitamin D in 2020, 2k iu a day and then I up it to 5k iu a day and my Dr noticed it was going up very slowly, then I upped it to 7500 iu a day and it went up more now I'm taking 20, 000 a day and my vitamin D is normal with by the grace of God no side affects. I've been doing 20, 000 iu for about a year now. Great channel 👍🏾

[Vixinaful]

Ive been on 10.000 for four months and have never in my life felt better! The more time that passes, the better I feel.

[rogerserafin]

I've been taking 50000 IU's weekly for the past 3 years (11/2018) and my recent blood work (9/8/21) showed 46 ng/mL (standard range of 30-100 ng/mL). My vitamin D levels have been hovering around 41-55 ng/mL every 3-6 month when I get my blood work. I'm a stage 3 cancer survivor (thyroid / throat) and my doctor put me on vitamin D3 supplementation. I've been in remission for the past 2.5 years. I'm in my mid 50's.

[amaasantewaahwiafeakenten]

I normally tell people how important vitamin D is. I fell sick for months with bouts of depression and anxiety, muscle pains, lack of concentration, a whole lot of health issues. Doctors kept telling me it was school stress and bla bla and even tried to prescribe me anxiety and depression meds. After doing my own research, I found out it could be vitamin D and iron deficiency and asked for a test, again I was discouraged from taking the test but stood my grounds. I indeed was very deficient in Vitamin D with low levels of Ferriton. Just a week of taking a high dose of vitamin D and some iron pills my symptoms disappeared. Have been supplementing on D3 since then.

[daviddavid]

I took 50, 000/day by prescription for several months until it came up into the safe zone. I was so shocked. I had no idea it was so important. I had no idea my levels had fallen so low.

[ivaniawoods]

Respectfully love this doctor explaining and he gets to the point. God bless you!

[prphcy]

Taking magnesium with D3 increases absorption; magnesium threonate is also beneficial for cognition as well.

[jasonwright]

I take 10, 000 IU a day of Vitamin D as suggested by my neurologist, I can definitely tell the difference. I have less depression and virtually no anxiety when I take it consistently and I've been diagnosed with PTSD, General Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder.

[amandajohnson-williams]

I found your channel about 6 weeks ago, I've learned SO much about my own personal health struggles, (Hashimotos, leaky gut, psoriasis and Vit D deficiency) that I am bowled over by it. I'm gradually making changes to diet and supplements and already feeling changes for the better in my overall health. I want to say a BIG ❤ thank you from the UK. Here doctors tell you very little ...🇬🇧 Dr Berg you Rock! 😊

[eugenics]

I’ve been taking 2500 IU daily for 2 years now and I haven’t gotten sick since. Amazing vitamin, but not just a vitamin, essential hormone!

[saud-]

You are a genius man in delivering clear and rich message in very short time.
You probably don't know how is your fame in the arabic world. Thank you so much.

[beautifulblessings]

Dr Berg I have been listening to you for awhile now and also working on applying what has been taught and I must say that you are AWESOME 👏🏾 hats off to you. Please keep educating the community because you my sir is doing a fantastic job! Thank for all that you do!

[joecity]

I'm amazed at how much 'long covid' symptoms seem like those of severe vitamin-D deficiency. And, how doctors everywhere seem equally bewildered about what to do about them. I gave myself 8, 000 iu of D3 for 8 weeks and brought my 25 (OH) d3 levels from some unknown place in the basement up to 45 ng/mL / 113 nmol/L (you must fight with your GP to get a test). Then on Dr. J Campbell's talks I learned of K2 and gave myself 200 mcg/day. Here's what happened: a. sleep went to normal; b. all day napping and fatigue disappeared; c. skin like red alligator went like baby; d. a never-ending post nasal drip and cough I had for YEARS disappeared; e. muscle, joint, ligament aches in legs went away, almost; f. I got to turn down a hip replacement offer and instead am walking 4 km a day (a different wrong doctor); g. funky peripheral neuropathy, in places too many to list diminishing nicely; h. bone pain for years in shins is gone; i. frequent urination is much improved; j. sensitivity in teeth is gone whilst brushing. That's not even all. And, if you've read this long post the time you've spend is far more than any doctor has even been willing to listen to. I suppose you can't blame them. There is no way you can convince me that they aren't getting bad guidelines from medical associations and health authorities at the highest levels all over the world.

[missurl]

Fascinating, the breakdown of each and every one of your videos regardless the subject matter. Applaud you and your presentation.

[Cordeliap]

I started taking 5000 iu's a day in February. I went to the doctor in April and he did blood work and for the first time in my life I am not vitamin d deficient.

[stevier.]

This is incredible. Thank you so much for breaking this down.

[tintessa]

I am type 2 diabetic and been feeling so sick in my body from head to toe. Something urged me to take my vitamin d3 which I had been neglecting to take. So I started taking 10, 000IU before bed and right away the next morning after sleeping good after taking felt even better. The sick feeling in my whole body started getting better as I continued to take it daily.

[tigreygt]

Dr. Berg, am on your vitamin D3 and K2 combo. I take 40, 000 IU a day, but break the dose into two times - morning and afternoon. I can assure you that it is the best thing that ever happened to me. I have always been low on vitamin D3 and that came with a tonne of health issues, including catching covid-19 twice; weak bones and muscles; every season I caught the cold; chronic inflammation in my respiratory system; post nasal drip; stuffed nostrils etcetera. All these ailments have improved and this is just my first purchase (bottle). My biggest surprise was with the post nasal drip and nose congestion; all that is gone! Bone and muscle aches are gone! Soon, am going to find out what my vitamin D 3 levels are, and am thinking the numbers are going to be good because I feel great throughout my entire body.
Thank you Dr. Berg.