EPISODE · May 8, 2020 · 4 MIN
The Side effects of Vitamin D Come From a Magnesium Deficiency
from Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast · host Dr. Eric Berg
Talk to a Dr. Berg Keto Consultant today and get the help you need on your journey (free consultation). Call 1-540-299-1557 with your questions about Keto, Intermittent Fasting or the use of Dr. Berg products. Consultants are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 9 pm EST. Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 5 pm EST. USA Only. Take Dr. Berg's Free Keto Mini-Course! We’re going to talk about the side effects of vitamin D and how they can actually occur because of a magnesium deficiency. Side effects of vitamin D: • Headaches • Insomnia • Restlessness • Muscle cramps • Palpitations • Anxiety • Constipation Magnesium is needed for vitamin D to be absorbed. Magnesium helps lower the side effects of taking vitamin D, even though the side effects are not from vitamin D—they’re from a magnesium deficiency. Most people have a subclinical magnesium deficiency. Magnesium: • Is a cofactor for 300 enzymes • Is involved in protein synthesis • Helps regulate blood sugars • Is involved in energy production • Is involved in making glutathione The only side effect of vitamin D (large amounts without vitamin K2) could be hypercalcemia symptoms. But this is very rare. Magnesium-rich foods: • Leafy greens (at least 7 cups per day) • Pumpkin seeds • Nuts What you can do in this situation is take some magnesium with your vitamin D, and that may help these symptoms clear up. There are some cases where vitamin D won’t work, and that can be because of: • A problem with the gallbladder • Liver damage • Kidney damage • Not taking vitamin K2 • Gastric bypass • GI issues Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, 51 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional & natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government & the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning. FACEBOOK: fb.me/DrEricBerg?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor TWITTER: http://twitter.com/DrBergDC?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=Daily%20Post YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/drericberg123?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor DR. BERG'S SHOP: https://shop.drberg.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor MESSENGER: https://www.messenger.com/t/drericberg?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor DR. BERG'S VIDEO BLOG: https://www.drberg.com/blog?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor
What this episode covers
Talk to a Dr. Berg Keto Consultant today and get the help you need on your journey (free consultation). Call 1-540-299-1557 with your questions about Keto, Intermittent Fasting or the use of Dr. Berg products. Consultants are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 9 pm EST. Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 5 pm EST. USA Only. Take Dr. Berg's Free Keto Mini-Course! We’re going to talk about the side effects of vitamin D and how they can actually occur because of a magnesium deficiency. Side effects of vitamin D: • Headaches • Insomnia • Restlessness • Muscle cramps • Palpitations • Anxiety • Constipation Magnesium is needed for vitamin D to be absorbed. Magnesium helps lower the side effects of taking vitamin D, even though the side effects are not from vitamin D—they’re from a magnesium deficiency. Most people have a subclinical magnesium deficiency. Magnesium: • Is a cofactor for 300 enzymes • Is involved in protein synthesis • Helps regulate blood sugars • Is involved in energy production • Is involved in making glutathione The only side effect of vitamin D (large amounts without vitamin K2) could be hypercalcemia symptoms. But this is very rare. Magnesium-rich foods: • Leafy greens (at least 7 cups per day) • Pumpkin seeds • Nuts What you can do in this situation is take some magnesium with your vitamin D, and that may help these symptoms clear up. There are some cases where vitamin D won’t work, and that can be because of: • A problem with the gallbladder • Liver damage • Kidney damage • Not taking vitamin K2 • Gastric bypass • GI issues Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, 51 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional & natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government & the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning. FACEBOOK: fb.me/DrEricBerg?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor TWITTER: http://twitter.com/DrBergDC?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=Daily%20Post YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/drericberg123?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor DR. BERG'S SHOP: https://shop.drberg.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor MESSENGER: https://www.messenger.com/t/drericberg?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor DR. BERG'S VIDEO BLOG: https://www.drberg.com/blog?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor
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