Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Your Body Is BEGGING For Vitamin D!!

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Jul 14, 2024
Renowned expert Professor Bruce Hollis discusses the multiple functions of vitamin D beyond skeletal health. He delves into the different forms of vitamin D in the body and the challenges of testing for its active form. The podcast explores the importance of maintaining optimal vitamin D levels for cancer prevention and the role of magnesium as a cofactor in its metabolism. Additionally, it addresses misconceptions about toxic doses of vitamin D and highlights the impact and challenges of vitamin D research.
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Two Vitamin D Systems

  • There are two vitamin D systems in the body: one for skeletal health and another for everything else.
  • The second system, involving immune and cancer cells, requires higher vitamin D levels for optimal function.
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Inactive vs. Active Vitamin D

  • Standard blood tests measure inactive vitamin D (25-hydroxy), not the active form (1,25-dihydroxy) used by cells.
  • The inactive form acts as a reservoir, primarily supporting skeletal health.
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Vitamin D Dosage Frequency

  • Vitamin D's effectiveness depends on daily intake, as the active form has a short half-life.
  • Infrequent, high doses are inefficient for cellular function.
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