Vitamin D Reduces Autoimmune Diseases: New Research

Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram discusses a new study about the role of vitamin D in the reduction of autoimmune disease occurance. See all Dr. Seheult's videos at: www.medcram.co...
(This video was recorded on February 3, 2022)
Roger Seheult, MD is the co-founder and lead professor at www.medcram.co...
He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine and an Associate Professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.
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Vitamin D and marine omega 3 fatty acid supplementation and incident autoimmune disease: VITAL randomized controlled trial (BMJ) | www.bmj.com/co...
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[@Medcram]

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[@blondek767]

Hi. So...I have MCTD w/APS. They don’t know which came first, but do know the APS is high platelets, not low. There is zero medical information about ‘treatments’ for my condition, and I had a major allergic reaction to hydroxychloroquine, because it’s sulfa based. Although classified as a type of Lupus, the treatment plan is different and well, should be in the same wheelhouse. Getting no advice from doctors, as this condition is deteriorating my body and muscles, I opted to take vitamin D, C, and Zinc daily. It’s helped me with the Covid thing, I’ve not had a cold or flu for the six years I’ve been taking the vitamin combination. I’ve obstained from getting the V. Because I have no idea how my body would reacted to it’s ingredients. I wish there was a treatment for me. The polymytosis causes me much pain. Vitamin D is not enough, sorry.

[@theaquarian5849]

Or we untake the 'vacc's' over the last 40 yrs. You know, when liability was dropped for pharmaceutical companies. It corresponds exactly with a rise in autism, IBS, nervous issues... You want a control? Look at the Amish community, they aren't plagued by these things. They don't get vaccinated. And don't give me that 'Correlation is not causation' BS. That is a cowardly cop-out. Correlation tells us there is something going on...Science. Down with the Murderer ICU 'doctors' that let their coof patients die for money. Down with the Ignorant Empire.

[@nicobzz1]

we should do a study to check if vitamin D reduces cancer, in fact vitamin D is more present in the body in summer since the sun on the skin allows it to be synthesized. It is possible that the presence of a lot of vitamin D is a signal for the body that we are in summer, therefore that we are in abundance of fruits and vegetables, therefore of food, therefore that the body can afford to spend a little more energy for the immune system but also to fuel the DNA repair mechanisms that prevent cancer. That's why I think there's a chance that vitamin D lowers the rate of cancer.

[@InsolentVillager]

After seeing my D and HDL are incredibly low and I still have a bit of psoriasis I'm going to take 20k IU and k2 with a omega 3 mega dose. 2000 IU in the test seems incredibly low. Taking 2k IU for some months now did eliminate a lot of my patches, though. I also lost 75 lbs, which I'm sure helped.

[@lmyers9999]

Yes 2000 useless

[@Farbar1955]

I took part in this study, later finding out I was in the group that had both Vitamin D and Omega-3 active. I was in my late 50's and early 60's during the study and in excellent health. I am still in excellent health at this time. I came across this video by accident and it's nice to see this analysis of the study.

[@GloriousGrunt]

What has been the most effective for you in maintaining that health?

[@M-S_4321]

@@SeriouslyWeirdDream Oh, that's good.🙄 You're a good boy

[@M-S_4321]

@@SeriouslyWeirdDream I guessed that. I was born in 1969 with an IQ I can't mention without being 'shamed' by my normal 'peers'. I've been mocking people for over 50 years.🙄😏😁🤣

[@jhonnrairan6322]

It’s Tru I was the doctor

[@koutoubyavision4738]

Are you serious did they expect people in their 50s and 60s to develop any autoimmune disease when 90% of cases happen between the age of 20 and 40 years old? I am also pretty sure the same results happen when following up on cancer rates. All this is saying is that vitamin D does straighten the immune system which in the first place proves that there are no autoimmune diseases but rather an immune system trying to fighr something it cant seem to overcome yet.

[@sshepard5222]

I've got an autoimmune disease and a few years back I would suddenly pass out if I even slightly exerted myself physically. Found out I had severely low vitamin D levels, so low my liver had begun to become damaged. For those last few years I've been on vitamin D tablets and probiotics (kefir or any lactobacillus strains in pills). With my immune system I haven't been able to eat a lot of foods , even foods I used to be able to eat, I'd get chronically sick, chronic tonsilitis, I'd be fatigued and it was ruining my ability to do anything. After religious probiotics and vitamin D for about 3 years now I'm significantly better. I rarely get sick and if I do it's so minor it's not even worth taking time off work. I somehow haven't caught covid yet. I can eat things I never used to be able to without reactions, I'm not chronically fatigued, I haven't had a chronic bout of tonsilitis in those 3 years. My stomach lining and intestines were covered in ulcers which are now gone. I would say I'm close to being able to claim I'm completely recovered. I struggled with an invisible disease for over 10 years that was ruining my entire life and I didn't see it ever going away. I definitely feel vitamin D plays a huge role as well as lactobacillus in fixing our immune systems when something is wrong. The studies of lactobacillus and mental health and vitamin D are showing some promising and huge breakthroughs and my mental health and ability to deal with stress are vastly better than they've ever been and more robust. I urge anyone to give these a shot if you're having issues

[@georgesanderson918]

How much vitamin D did you take each day

[@sshepard5222]

@@georgesanderson918 when I started I was on an a really high dose for 3 months when my dr realised how severely low my levels were. Somewhere around 50,000 ui once a week from memory. Now I take about 5,000 with calcium (I randomly snapped finger from my low levels despite only being 30 at the time)

[@robbie9039]

Thank you for this, I'm suffering from autoimmune for 4 years now, hopefully this also allows me to recover over time.

[@naveentyagi2348]

How it can be diagnosed. That someone is really an autoimmune disease

[@TrollinOn22s]

For me the jury is still out on Vitamin D and MS which I have. I started increasing Vitamin D in year 17 of MS and I didn't start meds until around year 14, but no one sees any issues when interacting with me.

[@PlanI8skate]

About two months ago I started to get a bunch of the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis and so I did a bunch of research and I was prompted to take 5000IUs of D3 and 2 Fish Oil pills and start a Ketogenic Diet. Within a week I was feeling much better and now weeks later I feel completely back to healthy

[@DrummerPunked]

What was the dosage of omega 3 fatty acid pills ?

[@brendacoker8987]

Do more research. You may need a little more. I took 15000 to 20000 daily to help cure my skin cancer. I also took ivermectin. It took about a year. I feel much better. God bless you and keep you healthy.

[@BRUXXUS]

I suffered with pretty bad UC since 2007. Went on prednisone, Remicade, Humria... etc... for years, which only kind of controlled symptoms. I even took Vit D daily and my levels were on the lower end normal range. In 2019, my doc suggested we get my vit D levels up to upper normal range. So I started taking 20,000iu a day for a month, and shockingly, my UC went into remission.... completely. I was able to come off all other drugs for the UC. Now, in 2022, I'm still in remission, but I also need to continue taking 10,000iu a day. Any less and things start getting bad again. It's been a life-changer, and I'm so grateful for my doctor discovering this with me. Edit: March 2024 and still not had any hint of UC coming back. Still taking my 10,000iu a day. Again... I can't express how thankful I am every day I've not had to live with UC.

[@BRUXXUS]

@@deanmcinerney2324 Ulcerative colitis.

[@jdenino6022]

@@BRUXXUS My 85 y.o. mom has Crohn's disease, I'm going to tell her to take some Vitamin D3.

[@im_so_bored3896]

damn good to have a dedicated doctor. my doc said to lower my d3 intake from 3000 to 2000 even though i am deficient.

[@zairnermuller4960]

@@im_so_bored3896 Actually you shoudnt take more than 100'000 iu in a month, 10'000 daily is insane, and will most likely damage your kidneys overtime, which is worse than just having UC, you know, dialysis.

[@user-zu1ix3yq2w]

@@zairnermuller4960 There have been no studies proving your claim.

[@gettingslim186]

My period didn't stop for 2 months and my obgyn ran all these tests and couldn't tell what was wrong with me. But prescribed provera, which didn't stop the bleeding. I did a lot of research and I came across a sentence that mentioned low Vit D in women who had abnormal menstrual. So I took 10,000 ui/daily and in 4 days my period stopped!!

[@d1oftwins]

Wow, you must have had severe Vit D depletion then. Because seeing an effect in 4 day is quite fast.

[@lapochka140]

Thanks.

[@LindaHutchings]

So glad you got help! I had insane bleeding and resultant anaemia for YEARS until menopause, with infertility and even job loss throughout...so now I'm post- menopausal and sadly childless...real life consequences of ignorance in the medical profession! 😭

[@bonwrentaylor2743]

@herpesgoddess6746 IF god existed, he may, but given he doesn't exist, he won't ..........stop believing in utter nonsense !

[@carlosfigueiredo8193]

It takes about four weeks for Vit D to be converted by the liver to the active form (calcifediol) that benefits the immune system.

[@06atrium]

I've been diagnosed with ra and my life was turned upside down . I'm in construction and you can't imagine how much tougher it is to succeed at my job. Watching this video gave me new hope in possibly getting of the medicine I'm currently taking ( which I dislike taking any meds anyway) I'm gonna start taking vid d tonight and pray for the best. Thanks for the video and a new glimmer of hope.

[@stanschmenge1965]

I feel for you man. I don't know if this will help, since your joints have probably been damaged by the arthritis(?), but maybe you can get it into remission. I would stay on the meds they are giving you and supplement with Vit D. Here is my story - I was stricken with hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune disease) shortly after I turned 40. Synthroid got my thyroid levels back to normal, but I still felt horrible. I am always fit and active -6'1 175lbs, cycling, play golf, hockey etc. Muscles ached after exercise, very poor recovery afterward. Saw an endocrinologist, rheumatologist, internal medicine specialist, and did a sleep study since I wasn't sleeping well. Nothing helped. After 3+ years of that with zero positive results, I saw an ad for "sunshine medicine", Vitamin D. Only 1 doctor checked my Vit D levels and said they were a bit low. I started taking 3000 iud per day and saw a huge improvement in my health. I now take 4000 iud per day and feel great - turning 55 this year. More background info - I live in Canada, began using sunscreen more often at 35 as well as getting outside less during the summer at this age (kids, work). My father also suffered from Rheumatoid arthritis and Sarcoidosis (both auto immune) beginning around the same age as me and my troubles, he was also getting out less in the summer. I don't think I would overload Vitamin D like some suggest, but 4000 iud works for me during the winter and I make sure I'm getting some natural Vitamin D (sun!) in the summer. I also don't stress about sunscreen in the summer unless I'm out for longer periods of time. One more note, If I get it on sale at Costco, I think it costs me .09 cents per day. People still don't believe me when I tell them my improvement is because of Vitamin D, even my family doctor thinks I'm feeling better because I'm exercising more.

[@06atrium]

@@stanschmenge1965 thanks for you story Stan, I plan to stay on meds for awhile until everything is under control. I'm 43 years old and up until I was diagnosed, I always had my health, nothing bothered me. The thing thTs really crazy is that, with all this technology nowadays they don't even know where ra comes from. Is it hereditary? Anyway I'm willing to do anything to help my situation because I have young children and they don't want to hear thT my legs and arms hurt today and I can't get out and plY with them outside. Thanks again for your story, stay strong brother!!

[@markbeer7422]

@@06atriumcan we get an update plz?

[@lmyers9999]

Hope you took large doses to get to 100ng or you might have not reached remission

[@smcatchings]

Take the vitamin D with vitamin K! And drink soaked chia seeds daily

[@lnsk]

I've been taking 5k vit D3 (w/o soy) 6 days per week for ~5 yrs and have had zero colds or flu. I also take a plethora of other vits/minerals/herbs. Many hospital staff were genuinely surprised of my health (and zero prescriptions) as a 63 y/o while having hip surgery. We must be a very ill people was my thought with their reactions. It's sad. I learn from, share and enjoy these videos you produce. Most people would rather pop a pill than to be proactive with their health.

[@im_so_bored3896]

i take 3000 iu's and was warned by doctors to cut down bc that's apparently too much, for arteries and stuff. but i'm pretty deficient i it.

[@myshitonyoutube]

@@im_so_bored3896 3000 IU is safe. The upper limit in the EU is 4000 IU but that is set low. There is a risk of hypercalcaemia, when calcium from the bones goes into the blood but it usually only happens in rare cases at higher levels than yours (the risk is higher around 8000iu for a long time) I've read that you can take Vitamin K2 to prevent it and also magnesium is a good combination. How much I don't know but you can google it or make sure you're not deficient.

[@im_so_bored3896]

@@myshitonyoutube yeah that's what i knew too, 4000 should also be safe. but then I've also heard if you get nausea on it then that's a sign of hypercalcemia. i take magnesium daily and am not deficient. i will continue with the d3. thanks!

[@boromirofmiddleearth557]

Would that it were true! 😬 With respect. I think you are blessed with very good genes as well don't you think? Aside from your daily regimen.

[@b.williams9473]

@@im_so_bored3896 K2 will prevent the calcification. You have to take K2, so if you are taking 5000 iu of D3, you should be taking 50 MG of K2.

[@MACOSMIC]

Taking advantage of the Bahamas sunshine dawn-9AM (I wasn't) & your Vid D + K advice has changed my heart inflamm, blood pressure & has rid me of total body inflamm. Thanx much doc, u r my heroe. BahamaMama 75 years alive HSDC

[@tonikeltz3751]

Thank you, Dr. Seheult. You are as good as sunshine. Discovering you is one of the few positives to come out of this pandemic. Thank you for sacrificing your time and energy to keep us informed and hopeful.

[@bobmester3475]

For people who have been listening during these Covid-19 times your videos have taught us how important vitamin D supplementation is for that. This is such an added benefit as well. I hope this information gets widespread coverage. You’re doing a great service for us all. Thank you!

[@bobmester3475]

@Will R Thomson I’m with you man. My family calls me the vitamin D evangelist. So many lives have been lost to neglecting this one thing. I love the graffiti idea. Do you have a link to it?

[@bobmester3475]

@Will R Thomson awesome Will! Go truckers!

[@patmonahan6844]

L

[@HAL-dm1eh]

@@bobmester3475 Not neglect, suppression and doctors going along with the narrative to protect their careers. This guy is very fortunate to have his channel still up just associating D with C.

[@merrilynstanger7241]

Absolutely and all they do in Australia is ignore Aged Care Royal commission , neglect abuse. , substandard care ( My dad neglected ) imagine their levels but push the vaccination . How about education on Vit D , the light spectrum , and all that you can do to keep a healthy immune system , optimal function and I learned so much from this outstanding man during Melbourne long lockdowns . By the way . I was low in Vit D post trip to Hawaii and lots of sun ☀️ so already on 1000 units daily . I now take 2000 units and also been doing ‘blue light therapy ‘ for seasonal depression for 18 years . I recommend this doctor to all and he is in my opinion , the King of Medicine ! Accolades

[@danjones3009]

Vitamin D is glorious! ☀️ I Always feel like crap and generally unwell all the damn time living in the Pacific Northwest.. Almost nine months a year of rain, cold, snow and constant gray is beyond depressing.. We visited Arizona for 3 days last week and felt like a million bucks.. Soon as we got home we immediately decided to sell our house and move to the Southwest.. Just a couple of days getting sunshine and warmth relaxed me, eliminated so much anxiety and made me feel better than I have felt in years.. ☀️😎👍🌴

[@CoCoCat1234]

Where did you visit? I am hoping to plan a trip to check out Phoenix this year. I really hope there are work opportunities for me move from Canada!

[@danjones3009]

@@CoCoCat1234 Phoenix is exactly where we visited. Very clean and all around beautiful area. From Scottsdale to Sun City.. Yes!! Tons of job opportunities as well. Humble, nice home prices are really good right now not to mention the low property taxes! Culturally diverse and lots too do.. A half day drive to the California coast, beautiful San Diego and LA. Beats the crap hole of Portland and all that goes with the region.. Go for it but do not delay to long.. Best wishes to you!! ☀️☀️🌴🌵👊😎

[@j.jwhitty5861]

It was funny reading your comment as only last week I was speaking with a lady from California who was living here in Ireland. She was telling me once her contract was finished in September she was moving back to the US because she could not handle the cold, damp and dreary weather coupled with the long dark winter. I explained to her that the native Irish have been living here since 5000 B.C and have just grown accustomed to it and that it has little or no effect on us. After saying that I'm going to start taking Vitamin D supplements :)

[@sampal5352]

It’s going to get extremely hot there….

[@groweg]

I have exercised outdoors many times since the sunlight video. Thank you for this unique perspective on how to stay healthy. I share this information with family and friends.

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

My LLMD as in Lyme Litterate Medical Doctor put me on 5000 I/U of a prescription grade vitamin D years ago because my D was very low. He then diagnosed me with chronic Lyme disease in 2013. Through the multiple appointments I had with him the high dosage D I’m on helps me not have Lyme rage problems and experience autoimmune disease which he said that I was at risk of having Lyme disease for decades. My tick bite was around 1983 +/- a year. Diagnosis was 2013. I’m in my middle 50’s. I’m one of the first people in Minnesota to get Lyme disease.

[@heyheyhey7757]

Beautiful study, hats off to the researchers 👏🏻

[@zunar_j5_933]

The 400 IU RDA for Vitamin D in these modern times is a joke…prob should be closer to 6k IU.

[@im_so_bored3896]

ikr? been told by my cardio to lower my 3000 ius a day bs it's a dangerous dose even though i am deficient. idk what to do i don't wanna calcify my veins. i think i should add k2.

[@zunar_j5_933]

@@im_so_bored3896 I always add K2 to my Vit D stack. Also, go get those levels checked, you can usually order a lab yourself (at least in the US) w/o a Dr.

[@im_so_bored3896]

@@zunar_j5_933 thx, i'm in europe but vit d isn't covered by free medical insurance so i'll just pay it outta pocket. it's around 45 euros (55 dollars). i have a k2 spray might give it a use!

[@matematicasincera7429]

@@im_so_bored3896 man, to calcify your veins you probably need to take something like 50.000 IU per day for 3 months! This is impossible to happen with 3.000 IU a day. Actually, you could take 10.000 IU a day, according to Dr. Cicero Coimbra. Please take a look at what he says about it. He is an expert who has been successfully treating many patients with autoimmune/inflammatory diseases.

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

😒 Yep. Too low. The 400IU daily is still being recommended by doctors as the upper dose. My naturopath told me to take at least 1000IU daily in summer and more in winter.

[@kma3647]

Trying to get really good data on supplements is such a challenge. Often the studies are small or they're retrospectives or they've got other flaws that make them hard to draw conclusions. It's nice to see something like this is being looked at by the big boys who can command the grant money to do the work and with the names to get it published where people would see it. Thanks for the great review of the study!

[@sarahe8685]

I was so healthy living in Southern California. When I moved to the Oregon coast where it is overcast and cold I didn't get as much sun. Very depressed, brain fog and sick.

[@lmyers9999]

Supplement 20k a day

[@mari3602]

For 20 years I suffered from really bad psoriasis on my legs. I discovered by sunning my legs for 15 minutes a day I could keep it from flaring up (small patches still appeared ) . I started taking 2000iu of Vitamin D 18 months ago. After 3 months the psoriasis completely disappeared. I am thankful for the discovery.

[@kerrycriddle]

Did you take every day or once a week please. Boyfriend has severe psoriasis so I am trying to research alternative therapies as only prescribed creams and ointments via doctor that make no difference. Any advice greatly appreciated.

[@genialivingston7691]

I have psoriasis too, and found out my Vit D is really low. My Dr placed me on a high dose two weeks ago. I hope I see a difference in my psoriasis.

[@joyfulone1816]

Include megadoses of magnesium, add kelp for iodine to balance your thyroid and i also use colloidal silver water to spray on and make my own skin treatments using extra virgin unrefined organic coconut oil and shea and cocoa butters. To this i add frankincense, lavender, peppermint, and tea tree essential oils, ALWAYS THERAPEUTIC GRADE. This works better for me than anything any doctor has EVER PRESCRIBED. I also add essential oil of hellichrysum for the inflammation and bc it brings a cooling and shrinking sensation when i'm swollen. Many people with psoriatic arthritis love eo of wintergreen for a rub and don't even dilute it. I prefer putting it in a carrier oil so it doesn't overpower me and burn my eyes.

[@youtubeprofile1131]

@@genialivingston7691 Did you see difference?

[@TD_JR]

Renal transplant patient here - got a new kidney back in 2015. Had both diseased kidneys removed in 2019. Now experiencing issues with elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH Intact) levels. Nephrologist has me on a .5mcg dose of Calcitriol 3 times a week. It's the active form of vitamin D. If you're a patient with issues with PTH or related health problems - Calcitriol is your supplement although it may be prescription only.

[@Poppy_love59]

I am currently treating both my MS and Rheumatoid Arthritis with Vitamin D3, Fish Oil and Vitamin K2 MK7, and it is working miracles !

[@celiainurrigarro578]

How much do you take of each?

[@stevenalcorn3460]

I am not surprised

[@lmyers9999]

What range are you aiming for?! I went to 100ng and everything normalized

[@wildhorses6817]

Thank you MedCram Team and Dr. Seheult. Excellent information always.

[@zenrobotninja]

So nice to see a rational and scientific analysis of a paper, rather than the usual click bait. Thank you

[@joedoro9506]

So turning a 0.25% absolute reduction into 22% isn't click bait?

[@zenrobotninja]

@@joedoro9506 Hi, wasn't aware of that. You have any links I can read more on?

[@joedoro9506]

@@zenrobotninja link to the actual article in the description

[@duncangreen6914]

Correct. So why is KZbin pushing this at me when I mostly watch Joan Jett videos? :/

[@rogerseheult1312]

@@joedoro9506 Not Click bait. Autoimmune diseases are not as common as cardiovascular diseases and therefore the absolute risk reduction is not going to be high like we are used to. NNT = 400 for 5 years. That's not that much when you consider that many many people take supplements. The bigger point that I am trying to make is that Rickets is not the only disease that you get from Vitamin D deficiency. We need to get outside more often and get into the light. Much benefit from this.

[@jude.25]

A friend of mine spends a lot of time in the Dominican Republic. He said that in the villages, the people's solution for covid was "go to the beach."

[@Materialworld4]

Thank you for discussing the data and the key results of this study. I am 68 years old, eat one meal a day in the morning, take a supplemental stack everyday, and have a normal BMI. Science and medical information are key to a pain free existence in my case.

[@cherylmcduff5388]

wow thats amazing. i fast but not like you. well done. i am 66 and not on any drugs.

[@JHGiese]

I started following Medcram just before the pandemic hit. Your reporting and analysis of medical related issues has been crucial for me and my wife. I have been on a heavy vitamin D regimen along with NAC, and quercetin and have had a seriously robust immune system. Thank you for that info!

[@sarafarid8952]

Can one attain quercitin from just consuming onions? And which foods contain NAC?

[@markalan2896]

@@sarafarid8952 they don't get back to us oddly! SMH

[@janeteddddd]

@@sarafarid8952 onions = cysteine = very good for immune function

[@sarafarid8952]

@@janeteddddd so onions contain Quercetin AND cysteine (aka NAC)?

[@janeteddddd]

@@sarafarid8952 just cysteine.. eat them 2x a week or more for good immune. Cook any way you like.

[@rubyreaves6744]

I've been taking 50,000 units of vitamin D3 one tablet every Sunday morning for about three years now. I've never been sick with anything and not even during the covid-19 period. I am 72 years old.

[@MichaelinNeoh]

I finally got my vitamin D levels tested thanks to these videos. I was low ( despite thinking I wasn’t because i have pale skin, but I live in Ohio) so now I’m on the 50k prescription strength once a week.

[@im_so_bored3896]

how low? i was at 23.6 and take 3000 a day.

[@mykatawato2043]

@@im_so_bored3896 that sounds very low. Below 50 ng/ml is unsafe. You should ask your doctor if you can take more, much more with K2.

[@darilekron4590]

50,000 iu weekly (7,000iu daily) for three months raised my vitamin D level from 13 to 22 ng/ml. After researching it on the Vitamin D Council website I decided to take 10,000 iu daily for 4 months which brought my level from 22 to 60 ng/ml. I haven't had any cold or flu for several years since I reached optimal vitamin D level.

[@im_so_bored3896]

@@mykatawato2043 damn, my cardiologist told me 50 is dangerous territory, that it's the upper limit that if i get thee i'll have strokes and calcify my arteries. i will continue to take 3000 iu's (been doing so for 3 months). i will add a k2 4 times per week. it's just so conflicting this info. i read everywhere online that 50 is the minimum but the docs I've talked to say that is the danger zone :)).

[@jerseytony1]

@@im_so_bored3896 You Cardio guy is dum and that is NOT surprising. They NEVER teach them about natural cheap products.. BIG Pharm RULES!

[@gingermace5703]

I learned that dogs and horses get Autoimmune disease too,when searching for information about my own. One website that cares for dogs said they test each dog to see which Immune system they have and then breed them to an immune match-sounds pretty smart ! I hope they offer a service like this for people too one day ! I'd hate to have a kid as sick as I was !

[@lmyers9999]

Unknown to many people - without birth control pills- you will be attracted to someone with a complimentary immune system- bc pills screwed that up

[@theondebray]

I am very fortunate in that I spend a lot of time outdoors, gardening, running, walking, sunbathing (in moderation), plus gym. In big part, I put my good health & immune system (70+ now) down to being brought up in the countryside, exposed to plenty of farm dirt & sunshine, eating fresh fruits of the trees & veg straight out of the ground. Others I know are not so lucky. Thanks for this vid.

[@friedmanroy]

Amazing. Not less. The problem is, that no pharmacuetucal company can make bilions of dollars out of Vit. D capsules. So we will not hear about that at any other place.

[@petsnaturetv1690]

They will dim the sun so please won't get free vit D

[@michaelhoffmann2891]

This showed up in my feed and normally I would never click on this, with YT's record of charlatans, falsehoods, especially during the pandemic, where it's only gotten worse. Was therefore surprised how detailed and well-founded this was. I had to go back to my bookshelf and dig out some of my old statistics textbooks! 🤓My main take-away is that it confirms what our GP has encouraged us for years. He has been working on and observing the effects of high-dose VitD for years. Getting annual blood tests, he had observed lingering immune issues with me and had me go on 5,000IU of VitD for several years now. The results in my anecdotal case are quite remarkable, with the immune markers improving measurably. My wife is on 2,000IU as a maintenance dosis. Both in our late 50s but very healthy compared to many of our friends and acquaintances. So this study does indicate that our VitD intake may well help!

[@lindarothera7838]

The voice of reason, with soothing, clear delivery 😎love it

[@bigred8438]

I have been taking a Vitamin D supplement since I 52 so about 10 years, I was vitamin D3 deficient. I have been taking 2000 IU's for all that time. As covid began spreading I upped my daily intake to 3000 units, then when the omicron variant began its spread around the world I went up to 5000 IU's. I also decided on a dedicated B complex formula daily, even though I was taking B vitamins in a multivitamin. Since then I have been in good shape. I have had chest infections in the past every winter, but have been quite good during covid. Thanks for your video.

[@saphirefoxirl]

As someone with nail psoriasis who very much does not want to develop psoriatic arthritis this is relevant to me, thank you. I am already taking vitamin D and keeping in shape so I'm feeling a bit better about the future now.

[@TG-ob5fn]

Please do take it! I had psoriasis for over 20 yrs, then after a very stress full life changes developed PsA. At the time I didn’t know it. I was always low Vit D as a child but didn’t understand the relevance as an adult. During routine blood work for surgery my levels came back very low. Months later... PsA. It’s ruined my life. I wish I knew back then what I know now.

[@maurituomisto8007]

@Praise Jesus, Repent or Likewise Perish No he is not.

[@BuiltInBrooklyn]

@Praise Jesus, Repent or Likewise Perish You would benefit from seeing a therapist I believe, also get out and socialize with people as much as you can. Isolation can do terrible things to the mind.

[@essanjay8604]

My husband lost a lot of weight due to being diagnosed as Type 2 diabetic - the result has been the diabetes has gone into reversal but the side effect has been that his psoriasis has completely cleared up too. He does intermittent fasting (two meals a day and three days of the week very low calorie intake). Hope this may help someone.

[@hump717]

Thanks Dr S. I did start on vit D3 when you first mentioned it. I am now on D3 with K2 and sea salt. The only thing I noticed was on my annual blood work, my TSH which sometimes ran around 6 was recorded at 2.95.

[@reinamacaren-a4132]

Check out D3K2 by Dr Eric Berg. It's a tad pricey but it has other things in it;MCT, zinc, etc also check out his 1000s of short but concise videos on ailments/diseases of the body. Type his name then ailment/disease. More than likely there's a video. Best health wishes to you 😘

[@sl4983]

Are you taking a gelcap with all of those in one? Or separately?

[@reinamacaren-a4132]

@@sl4983 Just one pill

[@hump717]

@@sl4983 capsule with all. I bought my last bottle from Life Extension.

[@essanjay8604]

I increased my vitamin D3 intake at the start of the pandemic in 2020. I had already been taking fish oil for Omega 3. In 2021 I had two doses of the Covid vaccine after which I had a routine blood test that revealed my TSH had gone up from 3 to 10.5. I'm left confused!

[@FlatWaterFilms]

I do light therapy everyday. Red light everyday, UV every other day. This winter been on 10,000iu D3 daily. The psoriasis is pretty much gone.

[@steggopotamus]

On the topic of going to the main site. i think all publicly available/free videos should be on youtube. Because I want to support this work, and ad revenue is a great way to do it. I don't need the videos that are just for doctors, but the research interpretation is incredibly helpful for me. And I would love to continue supporting through ad revenue.

[@pandemik0]

Another outstanding video. Vitamin D3, plus K2, and sunshine has dramatically improved my health and basically stopped my skin issues. It's very unfortunate our health authorities have not updated their thinking in response to enormous body of research building up.

[@abdulqureshi5851]

what form of vitamin d3 you take? cps, soft gels, tablets or liquid, and how much you take per day?

[@galvanaut7119]

I'm seeing the "health authorities" are saying vitamin D and sunlight help with skin and autoimmune disorders and have for some time. Where are you seeing they have "not updated their thinking"?

[@elsagrace3893]

@@abdulqureshi5851 5000 IUs is enough to help the immune system. Less than that is not helpful. Vitamin K2-7 taking with it helps it do it’s job.

[@tomski2671]

Depends on the person, for me being told to take vitamin D was the beginning of my skin issues. Moreover taking D is horrible for my Ulcerative Collitis.

[@boudiccaprasutagus5709]

@@tomski2671 Are you sure the vit D3 (you were taking D3, right? Not D2, which is synthetic, correct?) you were using didn't contain SOY? I ask because there are several supplements being sold out there that are tampered with soy, which is a phytoestrogen with several negative side effects, including skin problems. When buying any supplement it is very important to read the ingredients to make sure it is free of soy, sugar etc etc. [in answer to "Depends on the person, for me being told to take vitamin D was the beginning of my skin issues. Moreover taking D is horrible for my Ulcerative Collitis." end of quote]

[@permiebird937]

I really wish they would have had a group on higher D3, to see how that goes. I take 20,000iu of D3 plus Omega 3s. When I take less I notice my health suffers. I started taking high D3 early in the pandemic, and I just kept feeling better. This study is only a first step in understanding how important D3 is.

[@Scottlp2]

20,000 IU vit D per day? Yikes. I hope you’re getting blood levels tested.

[@xeigen2]

Yeeah be careful. I was on a similar dose and developed hypercalcemia after about a year of that

[@permiebird937]

@Taiwo Omotosho Thanks, I only mentioned the D3, but K2, magnesium, and most others you mentioned are included too.

[@bobwobbabble5151]

@@Scottlp2 20,000 iu is fine.

[@rewer]

Vit D is a feel good supplement? What?

[@EARLandPEARL-c3i]

2000 IU a day is too low especially if you live north of the mason dixon line

[@nosnibor800]

Very interesting. I have suffered with IBD (colitis) for 45 years and have recently started taking Vit D3 due to its publicity in COVID. I also have been taking zinc (15mg /day) for over 10 years - I am absolutely convinced that Zinc prevents colds and chest infections. So was very interested in this presentation for autoimune diseases, for which IBD is now highly correlated. Thanks, I shall continue with the Vit D and see its effect on flare ups.

[@steveng8706]

I added 100mg of Zinc and 500mg of Vitamin C along with 4000iu of D3 and 2000 of B12 (sublingual). I am the only person in my family who did not get covid19 or any other cold or flu. Also, I am convinced the Zinc has helped in a major way to reduce the effects of rosacea on my face as I am of Irish descent and have been told that is why I have such a nasty case of rosacea. I also wash my hair and face with Selsun Blue Medicated shampoo to keep the rosacea at bay. A bottle of that shampoo costs around $8 and a bottle lasts for a few months. Monthly pharmaceutical treatment is around $120 per month. The Walmart version of Selsun Blue works for me at a dollar or so less. The Meijer version does not seem to work even though all three have the same level of the active ingredient that treats this adult acne.

[@wanaraz]

Increase your dosage of Vit D. Read up on it. Up to 10,000 is safe. I take about 7000 a day .It's more like a natural male hormone that helps in many many ways .

[@Avi00124]

Any tips for a newbie to colitis?

[@cordelianoelle]

Due to COVID I was able to work from home and then I would stay inside and watch TV. Hardly got any sun. After a few months I had a flare up of an unspecified autoimmune disease. I had a lot of bloating. Sadly was on steriods for so long I then had horrible side effects and then getting off the sterioids caused its own pain. I thought about my life changes and came up with the lack of Vitamin D. I make sure I get outside a little bit everyday now. Almost two years and no other flare up.

[@rosea1021]

My husband has been taking Vit. d supplement also did not escape autoimmune diseases. I found out his was related to vaccines, recent vaccination plus infection equals abnormal immune system response.

[@kandhkot4u]

I was also diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis after getting a Pfizer

[@iggyblitz8739]

I am vaccinated and got Covid and didn't get an autoimmune disease, it depends.

[@Starsk25]

I have rheumatoid arthritis and have been taking 2000 UI of D every day for years. I think I've had rheumatoid arthritis since I was a kid, and it didn't go into full blown RA until I was 37 years old. Stress from my fulltime job, lack of sunlight and going to a chiropractor is what made me go into full blown RA.

[@333_Tarot]

I think im similar. How much d3 do u recommend taking daily??

[@Idahodeerslayer]

Please expand on the chiropractor thing. I’m wondering the same thing

[@SonderSurreal]

The video on light is so amazing, I really encourage everyone to take the time, make the time to watch it!

[@alanpattinson6211]

Many thanks for your exceptionally informative reports. For many years in Uk I suffered from sinus problems but not severe. I had 12 months out travelling the world in my 50's and the sinus problems disappeared for years. However back to a normal work environment and age the sinus increased in severity. Another fallacy is that Vit D levels are only low in northern latitudes, in fact the highest levels are in hot sunny countries with Pakistan, Saudi leading the pack. Combination of dress code and intense temperatures lead to virtually 100% skin coverings.

[@jessicaseabolt2730]

2 years ago my joints started to seize up my pain was terrible. I was treated for Rheumatoid Arthritis took steroids and pain meds . I went to my Primary care He started me on Viactiv calcium chews plus Vit D and Vit K . With in the first week I was pain free and could walk and move my arms . My Doc saved my life

[@stevewildeagle965]

I take 4k D3 daily with many other's including Omega 3, having MS I was prescribed 800ui🤣 this I instantly upped. I have also got my family on all the vits I take, Nobody has had bad colds or flu OR Covid, while other's around us have had it twice, and yes we WON'T be lifting our sleeves.

[@Marauder1981]

I started taking High Vitamin Doses after my doctor tested me with severe insufficient Vit D levels. I´m still a bit low and have to take them, but my life has changed for the better. I´m more active and feel more energized than ever. Test plus medication costs 80€ in Germany.

[@NancyJGH]

Thank you for this and specially the full length (1'56") "Light as Medicine" video. I am finally getting my and our 6 year old's circadian rhythm back on track. The detail light explanation of when to get light exposure, the intensity (lux), and most importantly the medical reasons behind it is making a big difference in our lives. I suffered from chronic insomnia for about 6 years and I'm finally able to fall sleep withinout medication, all thank to you Dr. Seheult and Dr. Kyle. 🙏❤️ Keep up the outstanding job! Thank you and God's blessings!

[@evamichael3702]

Vitd 2000 iu ,omega fatty acid 1 gm =fish oil It prevent autoimmune conditions

[@keithinwr]

According to Vitamin D researchers such as the late Dr. Heaney of Creighton University, PhD. Bruce Hollis of the Medical Center of South Carolina and PhD. Michael Holick of the Boston University Medical Center a daily intake of 2000 IU's is still a very low amount of Vitamin D. They all do/did a great job explaining the specifics on lectures they presented which can be found on KZbin.

[@Medcram]

And still there was a benefit!

[@mairenollag]

Super exciting news. Clarity was great as usual. Thank you🌞

[@ivegotmoxie986]

Good discussion on Vit D, Omega 3 importance. I wish more research would look at the VDR equation, and dys-regulation, as a theory for cronic Low D levels.

[@Kez81]

In 2020 what started as a suspected trapped nerve in my arm later (3weeks later) I was admitted in hospital with a suspected stroke. 1 week later I was paralysed from the waist down, cleared of a stroke and diagnosed with a condition called transverse myelitis, a neurological autoimmune disorder with no cure. Initially I was told it was idiopathic (not known how I got it) One thing that was picked up was my vitamin D level was extremely low which shocked me because I am a sun worshiper. I've been on 5000mg of vitamin D supplements for 18 months now and my levels have improved a bit but still low. Recently my specialist expressed that she believes that I Initially contracted covid ( I was slightly unwell in late November 2020 but covid symptoms at that time was unknown) she thinks this developed into long covid and because on my vitamin D deficiency, it developed into transverse myelitis. My life has changed forever and maybe if I had any idea or indication that my vitamin D levels were low, things may have ended different for me.

[@Medcram]

Thank you for sharing your incredible story. My prayers and best wishes for you as you cope with this life-changing condition.

[@Kez81]

@@Medcram thank you ❤ And thank you for education people on many various topics, for me especially vitamin D and the impact deficiency can have on you're health and life. I have shared this video widely to friends and family.

[@lmyers9999]

You need to take mega doses to get to 100ng fast- I took 80 k a day for 4 days the 25k for 30 days…Hashimoto gone!!

[@longhealthyjoyfullife]

Another great video. From what I am gathering from this research, prevention of autoimmune disease is certainly within reach. As Benjamin Franklin used to say “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” By the way, the relationship between BMI and reduced efficacy of vitamin D3 was expected due vitamin D3 being fat soluble and accumulating in adipose tissue rather than circulating. For those with higher BMI, a higher dose of vitamin D3 may be needed to obtain the same prophylactic results. Thanks for the great job you are doing.

[@gingermace5703]

I signed up at the Autoimmune Registry and one of their articles said that many people with Autoimmune diseases have Leukemia and need a bone marrow or stem cell transplant ! My bones and pelvic bone are always hurting and my hip broke suddenly once when I was still fairly young; But I've never been able to access any bone tests to check for Osteoporosis or Leukemia-but your immune system starts in your bone marrow -so maybe the bones would be a good place to consider checking for immunity and bone health !

[@markgivens3225]

Thank you for this Medcram - BMI, sunlight, and Vitamin D are apparently key to healthfulness across many conditions.

[@truecapitalist4718]

Thanking you and your team falls well short of expressing my gratitude.

[@allenbarrow4904]

All diseases have their bases in their lack of nutritional deficiencies. I founded that info by accidentally when reading on why the AMA doesn't make or list nutritional training in US medical school's curriculum. J.P. Morgan did his homework when came to Healthcare when he founded the AMA. He or someone that worked for him saw a lucrative market and makes lot of money. Magnesium and Potassium deficiencies are the main culprits, but lacking other vitamins: A, B1 thru B12, C, D3, Fish Oil, K2 with M7, Zinc and Copper (taking on alternate days or nights in 50 - 100 mgs doses). Other vitamins taken in doses of 200 - 400 unless told by nutritional doctor. You should do daily exercises like walking, jogging, light weightlifting along with Push-ups, Squats and Stretching for strength training and Blood Circulation.

[@beverleyhusbands2544]

I don't remember a time that I did not take vitamin D. My mom started me when I was 10 days old with Cod Liver oil and took the capsules as I got older. Moved to Canada from the Caribbean over 50 years ago and have continued until this day!

[@jvuga1217]

What is "Csnsds"?

[@beverleyhusbands2544]

@@jvuga1217 typo...should read Canada. ..lol

[@luminous3357]

⏩Would this regimen improve the symptoms of someone who already has an autoimmune disorder?

[@BRUXXUS]

Of course, talk to your doctor first, but I had pretty bad UC since 2007. In 2019 my doc had me start taking a much higher daily dose of vit D... within a month I was in complete remission and was off humira. It's now 2022 and I'm still in remission. ❤

[@TaniEsu]

@Taiwo Omotosho I'm a Nigerian who reacted to the covid vaccine badly. It gave me dermatomyositis and interstitial lung disease and now on prednisone &cyclophosphamide. I wanna ask if I could use all these things you recommended?

[@JohnJohnson-wy6fk]

Yes, check out Vitamin D for All website for recommendations by numerous doctors around the world. I saw a few doctors recommend vitamin d3 doses up to 200,000 IUs for certain autoimmune disorders. It seems that Drs from Portugal and Brazil are much more liberal eith the dosage of vitamin D

[@darrellandsondraholden9457]

IT HAS FOR ME. I'VE BEEN TAKING 2,000 IU'S PER DAY FOR 25 YEARS, AND LAST 3 YEARS I'VE TAKEN 5,000 IU'S PER DAY.

[@BAEwing1]

I wish my statistics professor had been so methodical in her analyses of research like this. Super breakdown.

[@Chiclette-ld1xx]

Thank YOU, Dr. Roger Seheult! You were the first one I listened to early in March 2020 and started taking D3 and took 4000IU a day and then took up to 8000 Iu during the height of covid but unfortunately without K2 but I took zinc, Vitamin C and Quercetin and I was taking Synthroid for my thyroid and noticed that my joints esp my knees hurt a lot. I then stopped taking thyroid meds for a few days and right away noticed my joints were so much better and stopped taking synthroid for 2 weeks and felt really well. Then I started taking synthroid again and again got pain in my joints. I repeated the testing by going off the synthroid and even told my doctor who told me I was imagining it. This is my own testing, on myself. I will be going for a blood test for my thyroid after I have been off synthroid for 4 wks to 6 wks and then see what the results say.

[@H.C.Q.]

He said “you’re imagining it” because he wants you to keep taking prescriptions because he gets kickbacks from big pharma. But he doesn’t make any money when you take God’s natural medicine!

[@lilalile4775]

Hope you had good result?

[@333_Tarot]

My 2 cents: you can buy a sun light simulator these days, its called 'Daylight therapy lamp', it generates full spectrum light and its a great thing if you live in an area/house with less light or whatever the case is. If youre a masseuse or any kind of therapist, its an excellent addition to your setup. In europe one big producer of these lamps is f.e. Beurer

[@michellet1800]

thank you for this high quality explanation. the public needs to know this.

[@angiesiege]

I will be sure to share this research with my doctors!

[@thebrowns5337]

The charts toward the end show a lot. Less sunlight (and therefore less Vit D) may be responsible for some percentage of some ailments. Just getting out less is indicative of unhealthy lifestyles. But there will be other factors RE the chart showing AI diseases increasing that the Vit D thing cannot cover. One will just be better testing. Another will no doubt be microplastics - these are found in our air, food, water and bodies and would have been sitnificantly smaller concentrations decades ago. As ever, there are myriad causes for generalised ailments. Finding 'cures' is one thing but preventing the cause would be better. Lets all buy less, recycle more, buy better quality, pick up some litter and cycle instead of driving when you can. You'll be fitter, healthier, happier and will be helping others as well as yourself.

[@lpr1212]

Can’t wait to listen and hear if this will help psoriasis.

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

...I use to have very bad psoriasis coverage. Had plaques all over my body, face, inner ears and scalp. Suffered for 40 years with expensive medications that rarely worked that well. Cleared the patches up with a combination of : Vitamin D3 and Fish Oil oral supplements. Stress management (started yoga and walking after work to help me destress). Plus also combined that with Dietary Modifications (I identified certain inflammatory triggers, things like excessive sugar intake, nightshades, cheese, and gluten). Took just under a year to completely clear. Had the occasional flare afterwards, until I started to also supplement with a Zinc & Vitamin C combo power (started it to help reduce flu symptoms), and noticed since I added the Zinc, all flares have completely ceased. It will be 14 years this year since I cleared. From my own experiences, I would suggest : avoiding any food triggers, and supplementing with Vitamin D3, Fish Oil and Zinc. These three really are vital I think. Also if you can afford it, a good quality Marine Collegan powder may also be beneficial.

[@lpr1212]

@@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat thank you for taking the time for such a detailed reply. I take all the supplements that you suggest. I have had bad fingernail psoriasis for 15 years. It was triggered by a drug called Omnicef. I do not have psoriasis on my body. 2 months ago I started using Tazorac under my nails and they are 75% better. 4 are totally reattached. Like you, I don’t get colds or flu. I tried to stay away from using a drug but it’s really helped. You were very kind to share your story. Maybe yours and mind will help others. Lynn

[@jvuga1217]

How much zinc do you take?

[@lpr1212]

@@jvuga1217 I get 20 mg in my multiple, Alive for women over 50.

[@essanjay8604]

This may help some of you. My husband lost 6 stone in weight and his psoriasis disappeared along with his Type 2 diabetes.

[@potatopatooti]

My VitD levels have never been above 50, despite living in Australia. And I've had auto immune markers on my recent blood tests. I think I'll have to start taking my supplements more seriously

[@LisaMatthews-qs7le]

Carnivore diet will allow more sun exposure before burning

[@Health-And-Diabetes]

I am in Melbourne, but I take Vitamin D capsules daily and walk in the sun whenever sunny.

[@DrEsky914]

The fact that the sub Saharan countries did not suffer from COVID infection as much as developed northern hemisphere countries suggests that their life style (being outside much of the time) and higher Vitamin D levels had some protective effect. Thanks for this great discussion. I would want to review how many women were included in the study vs men as women seem to be disproportionately affected by autoimmune conditions (potentially suggesting a hormonal effect as well).

[@Benzknees]

Yet countries on similar latitudes to sub-saharan Africa, like India and Brazil, had quite high covid numbers. It seems the lower age of the average black African is prob also a major factor.

[@essanjay8604]

As a female hormones have always been the bane of my life. Autoimmune conditions joined the party at the start of perimenopause. I often ponder how totally different my life could have been if hormonal fluctuations had been removed from the equation!

[@Yurikon3]

There is also less far-spread traveling so there is not as much spread of the virus. If there is, the infections are mostly local.

[@EricAdamsonMI]

My hunch is that while we may be genetically predisposed to develop various autoimmune disorders, vitamin D deficiency is associated with a state that is ill-equipped to fight or rectify those disorders. In my case, this bears out anecdotally, in that after supplementing Vitamin D during the pandemic has cleared my medium/moderate psoriasis to an extent that I have not seen since developing it, thirty years ago. It angers me to no end, to think that for all those years, I needlessly suffered self-image issues, simply because Big Pharma had conditioned my physicians to diagnose /treat a "pharmaceutical deficiency" rather than simply correcting my nutritional status.

[@annebeverley]

Totally agree.

[@eugeniebreida]

(your hormonal status! and agreed.)

[@jamesfairmind2247]

Dr Cohen a British doctor who moved to Israel prescribed Vitamin D to all of his 2000 patients in week 1. Although some of his elderly patients went to hospital not one needed to be admitted and not one of the 2000 died. Says it all.

[@batshevacohen5274]

Wonderful !!

[@ttinnovations3310]

Great video thank you, I was at the Dr 4 times for red eyes, been taking D daily for 5 years, eyes are no longer red, ( take omega 3, D, multi V every day) I’m 45 eyes are almost perfect, hardly get a cold in the winter, drink 4 cups of green tea, coffee with honey

[@rudyhenderson5002]

Another excellent tutorial on a timely subject. Thank you doctor. You are a shining star in your profession.

[@kateford8649]

It is becoming more and more evident (especially since covid) that those who have higher BMIs are more at risk of health issues, not just cardiac problems. There's a lot to be said for keeping a healthy weight and diet!

[@donnablosser7982]

Many people who are in a normal bmi range and eat decently have autoimmune issues. Being over weight isn't helpful but it's not the cause.

[@snowblo1]

@@donnablosser7982 This is very true. In fact when I think of many of my family & friends who were diagnosed with various autoimmune disorders, about 80% are within a "healthy" BMI.

[@welcometowellness511]

I noticed amazing health changes when Increasing vitamin D supplement dosage. Thanks for the great info!

[@adebayoolufemi2074]

Hello, have been taking 50,000IU weekly for two months now and have been noticing changes on my nails, and skin but brain fog, difficulty to focus still persist. Can you advise me on how you were able to conquer yours

[@pamyuhnke8143]

Soybean oil is pro-inflammatory and olive oil decreases inflammation. I would like to see a comparison between these two placebo groups too.

[@ash12CO]

Agree!

[@Nostrada-mus]

Most olive oil sold in North America is rancid due to heat and light exposure. Coconut oil and animal based fat would be a better choice.

[@polaris911]

was thinking that too. Vitamin D3 is available in tablet form too, although it seems to be harder to find lately

[@sl4983]

Canola oil becomes sludge. You want to avoid that too. Per Mike Adams, coconut oil can theoretically undo the canola sludge in the veins.

[@sl4983]

@@Nostrada-mus Do you mean lard?

[@irena.el.o4198]

My vit D was down to 14 and I was so unwell by the time dr diagnosed me with hashimoto. It took about 3 years before it was picked up.

[@carlsapartments8931]

Not all DOCTORS will buy into D3 supplements. In a video on YT a doctor commented about sunshine for D3 and I commented that the farther north you go the harder that is and is almost impossible for darker skinned people. HE COMMENTED back that Eskimos never had Vit D problems.... So I emailed him an article on the high Vit D intake of Inuit/Eskimo people through their mostly seafood diet.... I NEVER HEARD BACK FROM HIM...

[@gustavofring-thechickenman]

Please keep the videos available here!,,

[@kae2678]

10-20 000 IU daily of vit D for a year cured my ashtma

[@vivienbroughton9424]

When I removed all animal proteins from my diet, my crone’s , arthritis, and kidney disease disappeared. My pancreas did not come back though. Then I bought some vitamin D3 at the beginning of the pandemic and my arthritis came back. I started looking for the cause and stopped taking the pills. Then I learned that those pills were made with lanolin, which I’m allergic to. I am now taking a vegan D3, made from lichen, which I am not allergic to.

[@atlantic_love]

Vitamin D always relaxes me, and reminds me how good I've been.

[@wwlittlejOfficial]

Vitamins, in general, are used so infrequently, it's really amazing.

[@HAL-dm1eh]

My mom was Vit D deficient for a while until the doctors could figure out how to get her to absorb what they were prescribing. In the mean time she got a mysterious lung infection that will not go away, but they keep at bay with breathing treatments every few days. Then recently she supposedly got the C which really concerned us because she's now in a nursing home (she has to have 24/7 care and help with a multitude of problems). She got through that just fine and now has just a lingering bit of fluid they are going to monitor, but the doc said it is typical and just goes away on its own. I believe had she been Vit D deficient up until this time she very well may not be with us now.

[@glendacollins2898]

Did they add K2 and A to her D3? My levels went from 22 to 84 in 2 years on ADK10. I have backed off now to ADK5. Best wishes to her.

[@Dr.Jekyll_]

I been taking vitamin D and omega 3 for 2 years now so I’m glad to hear this.

[@HorthornNZ]

Known about this for years. It also reduces internal cancers.

[@bebrown2354]

Always makes me nervous when youtube reccomends me video and ads about random diseases I dont even have. Why does KZbin think I have AIDS now? And Crones disease? I'd love to see a video explaning that.

[@PinkUrbanOasis]

2000 IU is very low, should have gone with 5000 or better yet 10000 +K2 but a good trial in the right direction anyway. I take 4000 at 110 lbs and my numbers are ideal. I was giving 1000 to my 10-year-old son and he was deficient. 21st century Medicine needs an update. Prevention should be paramount.

[@happydays7517]

Of value, BUT the title is misleading. The attenuation of some markers is NOT the elimination or reduction, in number, of these diseases. And the oils used in this study tarnish any results ... BUT interesting ...

[@Kimzworld1]

Although I totally agree that Vitamin D is one of the most important Vitamins EVERYONE needs.. Every cell in your body needs it, even your fat cells.. I have been preaching this for over 9 years & helped so many people by telling them the importance & making sure that their doctors are checking it. I am not sure how it is in other states but here in Wi 99% of the docs do not check it unless you ask :( yet most people think they do. It is probably in the top 5 if not the number 1 reasons why the elderly fall. With all of that being said I had low vitamin D 9 years ago & for the last 8 years my vitamin D has been over 60 consistently & I have RA & it did nothing to stop the destruction of my joints. Could I have gotten it because my D was low I would believe that because it was untreated for over 10 years but out of those 10 or 12 years my vitamin D was fine for 8 of those & my serious problems didn't come until a couple years ago when I tore my meniscus & then they continued to keep tearing, being undiagnosed we did 3 surgeries in 5 months & in that 5 months although I had arthritis in my knees I went from having some cartilage of a 20-year-old to needing a double knee replacement :( & all of my other joints to progress to the next grade? it's a horrible disease, I certainly hope we get the cures because I want to have a better quality of life than this :(

[@tomski2671]

More studies needed on active vs inactive vitamin D. Some people convert too much inactive into active causing problems and a low vit D test.

[@mykatawato2043]

I understand the lower BMI factor being critical to supplement success, however, I feel the daily Vitamin D3 supplementation levels are still pitiably low even at 4000 IU. What about 10,000 IU or 15,000 IU daily? Maybe the Omega-3 fish oil amount needs to be increased exponentially as well in obese patients. This is why well-designed studies need to factor in all of the pertinent variables before possibly incorrect conclusions are drawn. Heavier, obese individuals have been well proven to need more supplementation, especially when talking about fat-soluble vitamins and minerals. This aspect needs to be examined more closely undoubtedly so we can know the real truth. I would also suggest that the patient's Vitamin D3 blood level must be tested and known before, during, and after all supplementation. Calcium levels as well also. If the participant's blood level of Vitamin D is below 50 ng/ml it can be clearly argued that they are not taking enough Vitamin D3 or not getting sufficient sunlight exposure. (Morbidly obese patients may require a blood level of 75 ng/ml or even 100 ng/ml possibly) I think this is especially critical for individuals with a high BMI index not to mention all patients to a somewhat lesser degree.

[@zoltanlovass2640]

True. Also: there are great genetically determined differences in d3 utilisation/metabolism which is independent of BMI. Certain genomic tests give data on that.

[@worldsfastestloanofficer]

Agree I do 50k iu shot 1x a month plus 10k daily my blood work showed I was at 80% of normal / high range where I used to be woefully low

[@Arrasel]

I take 200 000 UI daily for 4 days and I'm fine. Then I take 50 000, 100 000 daily

[@frysebox1]

@@Arrasel just snort the whole bottle

[@Arrasel]

@@frysebox1 it's liquid, not powder :)

[@imaprinta]

Rather than the relative results, it might be more beneficial to see the absolute statistical analysis. That way we would see how many people it really impacted versus a percentage. Percentages can be misleading.

[@stanschmenge1965]

I was stricken with hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune disease) shortly after I turned 40. Synthroid got my thyroid levels back to normal, but I still felt horrible. I am always fit and active -6'1 175lbs, cycling, play golf, hockey etc. Muscles ached after exercise, very poor recovery afterward. Saw an endocrinologist, rheumatologist, internal medicine specialist, and did a sleep study since I wasn't sleeping well. Nothing helped. After 3+ years of that with zero positive results, I saw an ad for "sunshine medicine", Vitamin D. Only 1 doctor checked my Vit D levels and said they were a bit low. I started taking 3000 iud per day and saw a huge improvement in my health. I now take 4000 iud per day and feel great - turning 55 this year. More background info - I live in Canada, began using sunscreen more often at 35 as well as getting outside less during the summer at this age (kids, work). My father also suffered from Rheumatoid arthritis and Sarcoidosis (both auto immune) beginning around the same age as me and my troubles, he was also getting out less in the summer. I don't think I would overload Vitamin D like some suggest, but 4000 iud works for me during the winter and I make sure I'm getting some natural Vitamin D (sun!) in the summer. I also don't stress about sunscreen in the summer unless I'm out for longer periods of time. One more note, If I get it on sale at Costco, I think it costs me .09 cents per day. People still don't believe me when I tell them my improvement is because of Vitamin D, even my family doctor thinks I'm feeling better because I'm exercising more.

[@marccarter1350]

That was an amazing watch. What was it about again?

[@SueMoseley]

Using olive oil as a placebo might have skewed the data slightly here. I had an inflammation of my digestive tract for several years (my CRP went up to 33). I healed it eventually using extra virgin olive oil every day, plus probiotics and fermented foods daily. Extra virgin olive oil has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, so isn't really inactive like a placebo should be. Still, very interesting though. I have 2 autoimmune conditions that I'm controlling with fasting and a vegan diet. I'm off all meds for asthma now and down to one med for RA in achieved remission for the first time in 30 years.

[@SueMoseley]

@@OceanFrontVilla3 I've already gone vegan and mostly sugar-free. I'm considering going gluten-free for a while to see how much difference it makes. I have tried moringa power but it tastes disgusting, so I might get around to putting it into capsules at some point. Dairy is by far the worst culprit diet-wise. When I've accidentally consumed trace amounts of dairy I've been crippled within about half an hour.

[@SueMoseley]

@@OceanFrontVilla3 I had a breakthrough with the RA when I included fasting. I can get into remission from a severe flare with 5 to 7 days of fasting, which I can then maintain with a vegan diet. I discovered years ago that fasting put me into remission, but didn't understand why it was happening or how to maintain it once I started eating again. In 2016 Yoshinori Ohsumi won the Nobel Prize for Medicine for his work on autophagy and I saw him being interviewed shortly after. One of the things he said he discovered was that in autoimmune disease the autophagy mechanism was defective and that you could force it to work with fasting. That's why the fasting works, so when you combine it with a diet that doesn't cause the disease to flare again you can maintain remission for long periods of time as long as you do top up fasts. My top up fasts are 72 hours long. This is based on the work of Prof. Valter Longo of the University of Southern California, who was a nominee for the Nobel Prize for Medicine the same year Yoshinori won it. He found you can reset the immune system with a 72 hour fast. You kill off defective immune cells and new ones are generated. It's worth taking a look at both of their work to see what you can take away from it to help your niece. Obviously, it would depend on whether it was possible for her to fast with her condition, and it's best to get adapted to running on ketones before doing a long fast. It can be gruelling to do if you're body isn't used to using ketones for fuel.

[@SueMoseley]

@@cn-123 I'm currently taking 3,000 ius in a capsule that also contains 100 micrograms of K2

[@SueMoseley]

@@Eleitores_Desinformados Roughly about a tablespoon most days - in food.

[@moniryousefian8782]

May I ask which brand of olive oil you're taking n how much are you taking other supplements or vitamins too ?! Appreciate your help 🙏

[@derekhobbs1102]

I'm in a bit of a pickle, the medication I take for autoimmune condition says not to go out in the sun. I ignore it and go for bike rides.

[@NickanM]

Sit in the shadow on a sunny day. You will get the d vitam8ns you need, the sunlight bounces around a little bit, just do a search and you'll see that it is true. I'm on medication that makes me sensitive for the sun too.