by Rhoda Wilson, Expose News:
Dr. Eric Berg highlights 12 symptoms of vitamin D deficiency that people may not be aware of.
Why are the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency not common knowledge, especially in temperate regions of the world where the Sun’s rays are weaker and, particularly during the winter months, there is less direct sunlight that reaches the ground and even less that reaches our bare skin?
Is it because effective vitamin D treatment competes with Big Pharma and will interfere with their profits?
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Introduction
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “Dr.” solely refers to that degree. He no longer practices chiropractic. He now focuses on health education through social media, specialising in healthy ketosis and intermittent fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book ‘The Healthy Keto Plan’ and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals.
Dr. Berg discusses vitamin D deficiency and its symptoms extensively. According to Dr. Berg, vitamin D deficiency can lead to a variety of health issues, including bone pain, low immunity, depression, high blood pressure, inflammation, asthma and poor sleep. He also highlights less commonly known symptoms such as nightmares, restless leg syndrome, skin disorders like psoriasis and eczema, and even mood disorders like bipolar.
Dr. Berg explains that vitamin D deficiency can be caused by a lack of adequate sunlight exposure, certain medical conditions that reduce intestinal vitamin D absorption and the use of medications that can impair vitamin D metabolism. He emphasises that vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption and bone health, and its deficiency can increase the risk of musculoskeletal problems, autoimmune diseases, mood disorders and certain cancers.
In his articles and videos, Dr. Berg provides detailed information on the benefits of vitamin D and the risks associated with deficiency. He suggests that vitamin D supplementation may be necessary for those at risk of deficiency or with underlying health issues affecting vitamin D metabolism. However, he also warns about the risks of vitamin D toxicity, which can occur with high doses of supplements and can lead to excessive calcium levels in the body.
Dr. Berg recommends that people examine their stress levels, diet and gallbladder function to address vitamin D deficiency effectively. He also mentions that excessive cortisol can block vitamin D receptors, further complicating the issue of vitamin D deficiency.
According to the Express, the UK government advises everyone in the UK to consider taking a daily supplement containing 10mcg (400 international units, “IU”) of vitamin D in autumn and winter. The US National Institutes of Health recommends 600 IU to 800 IU per day.
Further resources:
- Vitamin D: Benefits, Sources, Dosage, and Deficiency Signs, Dr. Berg, 17 October 2024
- The Amazing Vitamin D, Dr. Berg, 31 August 2023
- 23 WEIRD Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms, Dr. Berg, 30 November 2023
- High-Dose Vitamin D Benefits and Risks: What Research Reveals, Dr. Berg, 11 November 2024
- Vitamin D – Benefits and Deficiency Warning Signs, Dr. Berg
- How Much Vitamin D Do I Need? Dr. Berg, 20 August 2024
- Why You Are Really Vitamin D Deficient, Dr. Berg, 31 August 2023
- More articles on vitamin D by Dr. Berg
- Dr. Eric Berg videos about vitamin D on YouTube
12 Bizarre Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency That Might Shock You
Yesterday, Dr. Berg posted a Twitter (now X) thread listing 12 bizarre symptoms of vitamin D deficiency that we may not know. The thread includes video clips, all but two of which are taken from the video below. It includes 11 symptoms to which he has added a twelfth (number 4 in the text below).
The text that follows the video has been adapted from Dr. Berg’s Twitter thread.
1. Your head starts sweating uncontrollably. This bizarre symptom shows up in infants, teenagers and adults. Excessive head sweating is a red flag, especially in children. Why? First, 25,000 genes exist in your body – 10% are directly controlled by vitamin D. Your blood tests only show inactive vitamin D, not what’s happening in your cells.
2. Your sleep gets destroyed by night sweats. You wake up with a soaked pillow despite cool temperatures. Vitamin D deficiency triggers an overactive immune response, disrupting your body’s temperature control centre.
3. Your emotions become a rollercoaster. Vitamin D directly controls your emotional regulation through complex brain pathways. Adequate vitamin D levels help protect neurons and reduce inflammation, which can otherwise exacerbate mood disorders.
