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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Guest introduction and Dr. McDougall's discusses the starch based diet
0:13:45 Dr. McDougall and Chef AJ vitamin D discussion and Q & A
0:21:09 Slide show presentation - THE TRUTH ABOUT VITAMIN D
1:05:25 Chef AJ and viewer Q & A
2:03:00 Chef AJ discusses her future projects and McDougall's 12 Day Program plus more Q & A
2:26:10 Mary McDougall joins the show and answers questions
2:47:10 Final thoughts and show wrap

[@mommaz820]

Yes please...Dr. McDougall and his Omega 3 talk VS Dr. Brooke Goldner. And I don't mean that in a confrontational way. It is just that when I listen to Dr. M, I see the science and think he's right. When I hear Dr. G talk, I see her science, and think she's right too. It is just sooooo confusing, because they are on two totally different sides of the spectrum. Then I start listening to the raw foodists, and they are very convincing too.

[@hananessakh1506]

I have the same problem and I don't understand how both carnivores and frutarians could be right at the same time, but they are. There are people who have been only beef and salt for fifteen years and are perfectly fine. On the other hand, there are frutarians who have been eating this way for 30 years and are also perfectly fine. I just don't get it.

[@tinalaplaca6638]

Say No. Today is Friday, October 6, 2023. Just say No. Look yourself in the mirror. If you don't like what you see, say No and get onboard to make the change. That's what l did. People need to love themselves enough to take care of themselves. l believe this. l want to feel good and l want to fit back into all my clothes. l love mash potato and golden gravy. l want to eat well. Easy peasy. People can do this. And there are a lot of folks onboard. This world is big and folks move in different directions. Those that learn about the Starch Solution and are Women Warriors and watch Chef AJ making her decadent deserts and listen to Dr. Lisle....we live a richer lifestyle. What a wonderful circle we live in.....❤

[@CHEFAJ]

Yes!

[@christinaperez1983]

I truly love Dr. Mcdougall; his work has changed so many lives for the good. Thank you for bringing this to us Chef AJ 🙏 💛🌱

[@julenelauro4308]

What can we do if we live in a place where winters are long with very little sun. What should we do?

[@lulitmelake7534]

He’s as good as you get them. Very focused on the real issues and don’t go on tangent ! Thank you for having him chef AJ !

[@laurenshannon2703]

I was told I had asthma. Had bronchites à few times and given daily inhaler I tried to remember to take BUT due to Covid prudence I needed to bring up my Vit D level AND as I did, guess what? My "asthma" disappeared. So so grateful.

[@melissacostello3000]

How did you raise your vitamin D level?

[@rstroh2105]

Amazing! So happy to hear it!

[@nettierose4915]

I am so confused on Vit. D! I understand Dr. McDougall’s position but I would love to hear a panel of plant based doctors discuss/ debate this issue. Don’t know what to do as I do not live in a place where I can get sun for most of the year.

[@emiljohansson923]

It's the same for me. I live in Sweden and I can only get the amount of sunshine that Dr. McDougall recommends during the warmest 3 months of the year. During the winter, the sun is only up for couple of hours every day. And when the sun is actually up it is usually very cloudy. It's impossible to get enough sunshine here.

[@OolTube02]

@@emiljohansson923 Also the very wavelengths that stimulate vitamin D2 production are also the ones that are the most likely to give you skin cancer from cumulative UV damage. So advising people that "you don't need supplements; just go out into the sun every day" is actually very irresponsible. Even in places where you would be getting enough sun all year round.

[@e.s.7272]

Perhaps the many interviews of Dr. Holick will help you here. These can be watched here on YT. Dr. Holick's research focus is on vitamin D research.

[@kenparker7864]

This guy knows what he is taking about! The problem is nobody wants to really "change" and do it. It is too simple for some people to believe.

[@LashusJourney]

Totally agree

[@stephikarolyi8706]

Love and appreciate you, always John McDougall and AJ for your passion and conviction.

[@Alina-ws6ob]

For 75 years, Dr. Mcdougalls’ facial skin is very young looking. 😊

[@Needassistance]

It's all those damned potatoes!

[@chefvaleriewilson8738]

Another great show with Dr. McDougall. It is comes down to your food. Thanks Chef A.J.

[@ashleypullen4906]

Thank you again Dr John McDougall and Chef AJ 🙏🙏🙏 simply awesome 🙏🙏🙏

[@sharonhall1909]

I love Dr. McDougall. Thanks for this video.

[@karenstanton5405]

This the best and most clearest talk about vit D . Easy to understand and how easy it is to get minutes times a day in the sun or in colder places ultra violate sun light. I didn't know it was that easy. I have heard many say we need 20 minutes sunlight . I thought we had to sit in the sun for that time each day. I wondered how do we get it in winter. Thanks doctor Mc Dougall your a legend in my book

[@tinalaplaca6638]

Isn't it refreshing to have people like you guys to listen to and to learn from.....lm a firm believer on not taking supplements. Changing eat habits are critical. lm going to really focus this new year to eat right and enjoy the free sunshine. Keep on sharing....people need to keep learning

[@yvonnereyes9558]

Thank you Dr Mcdougall

[@Utube254]

Great talk, as always.

[@donna1648]

Dr. McDougall you are one of a kind and I appreciate your kindness and care for others by sharing all this information. You could have been a millionaire and you chose to help others rather than lie to people , in that is all reason to listen to you. You are awesome!! Thank You!!

[@susanbristol18]

Very eye opening. Also the alkaline diet is what I had learned years ago. Thank you for this.

[@demoskunk]

You can't change your blood PH with diet. The alkaline diet is a marketing scam.

[@Lieutenant-Dan]

Another issue with D3 supplementation is that it depletes magnesium and that's something you really don't want to be deficient in.

[@mariarooney6262]

My last bloodwork showed I had too much D3K2. Now I take once a week to reduce and next bloodwork is in November. I was surprised because I was told to take lots of vitamin D. I didn’t know you could take too much. I only took 5,000iu a day. Thanks for talking about this subject.

[@OolTube02]

Overdosing effects are relatively harmless, though. It's not like vitamin A. You can seriously poison yourself with that stuff. But not with vitamin D.

[@sandradeegoulding]

I don’t store vit D efficiently and even in summer my levels are lower than normal - I’m active plant based and a sunshine baby being in the sun several times per day, and dark skinned- after blood work I take a dose that will get my levels up and keep it there. I sweat a lot and in menopause, factors which affect storing vitamin D. Good info to know as I grow older & adjust my vitamin d intake after each blood work. Also my vitamin D is plant based and from a reputable company. I take it several times per week, not everyday except in winter I take more often. Plus monthly for 4-7 days I don’t take any supplements & one day weekly (Wednesdays) I take no supplements to rest my body and digestive system. Really great info ❤ thanks chef AJ 😘🙏🏽🤎

[@L0ND0NMAN]

How do you know if you don’t have a sufficient level of vitamin D? In this talk he shows that the tests are unreliable to tests the vitamin levels..

[@missy3240]

Love Dr McDougall … and you too Chef AJ!

[@stever6773]

In the age of focus on "misinformation"" it is amazing to me how misinformed doctors are which has such a critical negative impact on our health - thank you Dr. McDougall to clarify the muddy waters our physicians create and help us ask them the right questions that could benefit our health

[@beatricemillar6802]

Thank you AJ, This is so interesting I am going to stop this supplement , I always felt I didn’t need it I go out everyday. Thank Bea

[@m.taylor]

When I initially tried this way of eating for only 3 consecutive days, I definitely noticed some weight loss, which was proof to me that it works.

[@JF-ju6xh]

Thank U Doc. U are golden ❤ for sharing this true message. Thank u 🌺🙏🏼💝

[@CHEFAJ]

You are so welcome

[@vincedimauro538]

Tank you

[@susanlombardo8444]

Love you All! Truth! ✅🥰

[@bonnieanderson5865]

such a shock about vitamin d. Thank you so much.

[@yvonnereyes9558]

I love your haircut Chef AJ ❤

[@sectionalsofa]

I look forward to hearing team Sherzai explain why they support DHA supplementation for vegans.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Gonna pitch my bottle of D3, didn't know I was ingesting lanolin!

[@demoskunk]

Take D3 with K2 liquid drops. It raised my D level to 70.

[@monicarose2135]

I eat a WFPB diet, live in sunny SoCal & walk an average of 3 miles/day 365 & yet, my D levels are low. So I supplement w/Complement, a vegan supplement. Thank you both for your time, wisdom, generosity & dedication to our health! ❤

[@darith770]

Dr. McDougall said the test is faulty. Hence, the video. No supplements.

[@Jeanne7774]

Dr Mc Dougall mentions the levels are overestimated and everybody flunks the test. The test can't be relied upon

[@j.ericforeman1746]

How does the doctor feel about eating Chia Seeds and Flax Seeds?

[@BigCookbooklittlekitchen]

Hi Carol from Minneapolis

[@angelacrutcher2308]

It's so crazy because some say corn is bad but I love corn and potatoes the medical system can be so confusing you doint know what to believe anymore its really sad.😢

[@terrifloros7544]

I've been hearing alot about mk7. I understand it moves calcium to bones not into arteries. Can you discuss k2- mk7, fermented foods?

[@TheKentuckylady717]

Very interesting..... Maybe Mary can make her Lasagna and show how she does it....and Dr. McDougall says he makes oatmeal every day, would love to see him do that.....He also said sometimes he will have a bowl of Cereal...I think as a snack....and I wondered what kind of milk he uses....? I am using Plant Milk also, but not liking any I can buy here....tried the Almond, Oatmeal & Coconut.....and Oatmilk.... is the only one I do use....but been wanting to make potato soup, not sure how Oatmilk will taste in the Potato Soup....think Mary talked about making Cashew milk and would like to know how it's made..... Mary needs her own cooking show.....maybe you & Mary can do a cooking show together.....I would love that.....Thanks Chef AJ..... 9/18/23

[@creativecompanion]

Darn! Wish I had 3 hours to watch this or could get a quick, condensed summary!

[@CHEFAJ]

You can click the button and watch it in 2x speed

[@mariegoocher4338]

@@CHEFAJ Good point! For me, 1.5 speed is perfect.

[@LashusJourney]

It’s the food ❤🙏

[@user-eh3ty7tg5c]

I recently had lab work done. My doctor told me to take 50 units of vitamin D3 since I was very low. I asked him if I need vitamin K2 to take along with this and he said no. I am fair skinned. I live in Central Wisconsin. I do have hair loss, burning tingling feet, achy legs, etc. I am not on any other medication. I work indoors, so I do not get much sun. I was alarmed with the 50,000 units and ask Dr. McDougal, the best way to handle my deficiency. I am very new and beginning the whole food plant-based diet. Thank you very much.

[@CHEFAJ]

For questions, please email: [e-mail]

[@angelacrutcher2308]

I had to take vitamin D because it was low and my bones started to ache sense taking them I hadn't had that problem plus I'm African American its said that we lack vitamin D but I mostly make sure I get alot of sunshine like the doctor said it's much better.

[@thespiritualistoslo]

5pm US Pacific time is 2am my time in Europe so I doubt I will ever get the chance to watch John and Mary live on their Sunday chats sadly :-(

[@CHEFAJ]

Can always watch the replays

[@jenniferk507]

Eating a pickle will cure acid reflux instantly. All natural, no drugs, vegan. :)

[@Elizabeth-dg8dn]

Does this mean that after menopause I should weigh 2lbs less since my body dumps 2lbs of minerals it doesn't need after child bearing years?

[@youyoue4260]

Dear chef AJ or anyone in the chat, in one of John McDougalls seminar i think around 2005-2012 , he invited a guest who even wrote a book on the sun,/ vit d I believe. What I remember most that his main talk was about the effect of the sun and that the sun doesn't neccesarily cause skin cancer. Do you have any idea who this man was? I can't seem to find recall his name unfortunately . I believe he came from either california or florida and was middle aged man .

[@dorothybutterfield8428]

The two doctors I turn to for the truth and common sense is dr McDougall and dr Pam Popper , I don’t think the other vegan doctors are deliberately misleading they follow the latest science but after the last 3 yrs I think we should be cautious about scientific studies and maybe apply a little common sense ourselves

[@ThisRawLife]

Important information on Vitamin D! Where do I find his talk on B12?

[@CHEFAJ]

On my channel!

[@laurazona9410]

Hi Chef AJ, Can I ask how or why you realized that you were a food addict? I have lost 90 lbs following Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn's protocol because of heart disease, and now weigh a healthy 113 lbs. I've left behind heart disease, diverticulitis, active lupus symptoms, gallbladder issues, etc. I never considered myself a "food addict". I was brought up in a house that ate the typical Western diet, and I loved the food. I enjoyed eating everything, especially cheese and junk food. Pastries and fast food too. But I never thought about calling it an addiction. I just liked the food! (Not anymore, though, haha) Can you explain why you feel this way?

[@sectionalsofa]

I don't doubt Dr McDougall's sincerity, but this is just not right. Do you really think that Dr. Greger and Dr. Fuhrman recommend supplemental vitamin D in northern climates because they're misinformed or because they get kickbacks from industry?

[@ElinorRumming]

Watching Mary in the kitchen!?!?!? PINCH ME! 😍

[@patriciastevens4382]

"I'm the REAL thing!" 😬 Dr. McDougall

[@noellekavanagh5441]

What about people who have had skin cancer and can't spend time in the sun?

[@CHEFAJ]

please send any questions to: [e-mail]

[@Cherish..2]

My lab charge and $ 71 my number was 31.4 its March so i guess my spring summer sun of last year carried me 44:55 through?

[@acdcmiami]

What time of the day is best for getting sunlight on my body?

[@CHEFAJ]

for questions, please send to: [e-mail]

[@notadocf538]

I guess best way to see if you need it or not is if your level is lower then 70

[@dawncarrasco8320]

So flaxseed is not good to consume ?

[@cherylshort5005]

Dr. McDougall, I was diagnosed with CKD 3, WITH an egfr of 31. My first nephrologist I asked about diet. His reply. Oh cut down on red meats , we'll wait till you get worse , then we'll talk about education... I said on diet? He said - no on dialysis. So I fired him paid my bill, left. Hunted up a new nephrologist, I showed him this diet, starches veggies, whole grains no oil, sugar or salt. That was 2019. Now my egfr is 90. All my docs support my diet. my first Nephrologist said

[@user-em3np4vr8c]

I always wear sunblock with makeup, why are they doing this, they must know, lately they have been recommending at least 8,000 iu a day! This is malpractice, they ust know these things, what is going on?????❤❤

[@julenelauro4308]

What should we do if we don’t get much sun during the winter months where we live?

[@NLR759]

Take a supplement.

[@RoaringRory80]

​Thanks Chef AJ I was taking way to much vitamin D from a company Called Athletic Greens. I wonder if the Green Powder I take is necessary either? Anyone is welcome to comment thanks

[@lisabretches2061]

Just eat fresh greens and save money on supplements.

[@bettyspence9992]

When do the Sunday videos with the McDougall’s start?

[@Elizabeth-dg8dn]

They are 5pm pacific I think. Here is the video from last week, kzbin.info/www/bejne/poTOZWNrarp6apo

[@bettyspence9992]

Thank you, Elizabeth

[@jgrysiak6566]

8pm eastern time

[@arebolar]

Each person is different. In my case, starches make me sick. Grass fed animal meat is the best for me.

[@hairway2heavensalon541]

Has a plant based diet reversed NASH?

[@0000asdfasdf0000]

THANK YOU FOR THESE VERY INFORMATIVE AND LIFE SAVING VIDEOS! 90% RAW VEGAN HERE OF DRAVIDIAN ANCESTRY. UNTIL I MOVED TO AMERICA I WAS TAUGHT TO GET MY NUTRITION FROM MY FOODS! THAT IS 100% PLANTS NOT PROCESSED FOR GENERATIONS! I grew up in the South ... Southern Hemisphere largest island and even there we were encouraged to eat our foods for nutrition and NOT rely on supplements! We do wear a tonne of sun screen and cover up cause of the ozone hole which has supposedly repaired itself. SO THANK YOU

[@0000asdfasdf0000]

YES FOOD ADDICTION! WENT RAW VEGAN AND NEVER LOOKING BACK! RAW VEGAN FIXES FOOD ADDICTION.

[@jj-bp3fr]

Doctors are still saying food has nothing to do with health, its not just older doctors, new doctors are not taught about nutrition, my doctor told me the same thing and got really mad when I mentioned diet. He said FOOD HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HEALTH!!

[@CHEFAJ]

Hopefully this will change some day

[@paulinekidd3296]

Just bought VD for $170

[@user-em3np4vr8c]

You mean they are telling us all these lies to. amake money, it is despicable, its no wonder i dislike them and its cruel, and inhumane and cowardly, i could'nt do it, naturopaths are nearly as bad, just useless, most have no idea, i'll stick with doctor mcdougall from now on!❤❤❤❤❤My sister has been a nurse,forever she is full of bulldust, i have to wise her up but she's pretty thick! Sorry I am just being honest, i find most of humans to be lacking in honesty most of all and some only care about themselves!😢

[@greensmoothieparty]

from the Harvard School of Public Health, The Nutrition Source: A promising report in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that taking vitamin D supplements may reduce overall mortality rates: A combined analysis of multiple studies found that taking modest levels of vitamin D supplements was associated with a statistically significant 7% reduction in mortality from any cause. [72] The analysis looked at the findings from 18 randomized controlled trials that enrolled a total of nearly 60,000 study participants; most of the study participants took between 400 and 800 IU of vitamin D per day for an average of five years. Keep in mind that this analysis has several limitations, chief among them the fact that the studies it included were not designed to explore mortality in general, or explore specific causes of death. A recent meta-analysis suggests that this reduction in mortality is driven mostly by a reduction in cancer mortality. [38] More research is needed before any broad claims can be made about vitamin D and mortality. [73] 38. Keum N, Lee DH, Greenwood DC, Manson JE, Giovannucci E. Vitamin D supplementation and total cancer incidence and mortality: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Annals of Oncology. 2019 May 1;30(5):733-43 72. Autier P, Gandini S. Vitamin D supplementation and total mortality: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Archives of internal medicine. 2007 Sep 10;167(16):1730-7. 73. Giovannucci E. Can vitamin D reduce total mortality?. Archives of Internal Medicine. 2007 Sep 10;167(16):1709-10.

[@acdcmiami]

What about sunbathing indoors through the window? Will the vitamin D penetrate the same?

[@CHEFAJ]

Please send any questions for drs. to: [e-mail]

[@NLR759]

No, the UV light that you need to make Vitamin D does not go through glass. If you are north of Atlanta Georgia, winter sunlight is not direct enough to make vitamin D naturally from sunlight. Sorry, but the Dr. Is wrong on this topic. I like Dr. M, and agree with most of his information, but not this topic. My mother tested a level of 12 nmol/ml, and was suffering from anxiety, lack of sleep, gut issues, muscle aches and arthritis aches. She started supplementing Vitamin D, and her sleep improved, and body aches went away. She is 79. For me vitamin D improved my sleep, and stopped food cravings and over-eating. Vitamin D has been a lifesaver.

[@susanlombardo8444]

My Primary doctor believes like Dr. M, I should not take Vitamin D, especially because I go in the sun everyday. My Vit D level was 29 when I had my test 2 years ago. He believes that is a good level.

[@notadocf538]

If your DC said your levels 29 is good he doesn't know what hes talking about Dr Cicero Coimbra study vitamin D for 40 years and ALL autoimmune disorders com extremely high doses. There is a protocol safety to follow off course.

[@loretta1261]

I hope you, Chef A.J. Don’t personally take the way Dr. McDougall talks abruptly.

[@OolTube02]

You know, I'm not going to risk skin cancer from sun exposure. I know sunlight makes my skin create vitamin D2 but it also gives it cumulative UV radiation damage. And the most vitamin D production stimulating wavelengths are also the most cell damaging and potentially carcinogenic ones. So why would I make that Faustian bargain of healthy vitamin D levels in exchange for a prematurely aging skin if I can get the same effect from taking supplements? I'm sorry, but you've lost me there. Also, who gets rich from selling vitamin D? It's not exactly a patented drug with huge profit margins. Your exasperated conspiratorial tales don't sound plausible to me in this case.

[@sandradeegoulding]

I think Dr. Nedley & Dr. McDougall should get together 😉👊🏾🙏🏽 @chefAJ Dr Nedley never recommends anything before complete blood work - tests reg doc don’t even do - because he looks at physical & mental health components 👊🏾🤎