The majority of the population has a vitamin D deficiency. Learn why you need zinc to combat this issue.
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0:00 Introduction: Why you need zinc to prevent a vitamin D deficiency
0:10 The vitamin D and zinc connection explained
1:13 Zinc deficiency symptoms
3:20 Foods high in zinc
3:45 Zinc deficiency causes
5:30 Discover the important connection between magnesium and vitamin D
Today, we’re going to talk about the fascinating connection between vitamin D and zinc.
Many people don’t realize that zinc is vital to allow vitamin D to work in the body. If you’re deficient in zinc, the vitamin D receptor won’t accept vitamin D. On the flip side, vitamin D allows zinc to be transported through the body.
Symptoms of zinc deficiency:
• Loss of taste or smell
• Low testosterone
• Diarrhea
• Alopecia
• Inflammatory skin problems
• Vision problems
• Ulcers
• Inflammation
• Poor immunity
• Thymus atrophy
Foods rich in zinc:
• Oysters
• Lobster
• Shrimp
• Liver
• Red meat
Causes of a zinc deficiency:
• Not consuming foods high in zinc
• Consuming phytates (in grains and legumes)
• Pregnancy
• Sickle cell anemia
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Thanks for watching! Make sure you get enough zinc to prevent deficiencies in zinc and vitamin D. I’ll see you in the next video.
38 responses to “Vitamin D Deficiency and Zinc”
Do not supplement too much zinc or it will deplete copper. I take a supplement with both (less copper) or eat organic pumpkin seeds they contain zinc copper magnesium
How much is too much daily?
Are you concerned about lectins? I have heard so many conflicting theories about their effect on gut health and pumpkin seeds are high in them. Do you notice any digestive discomfort when you eat them?
everybody knows this, if you keep your daily dose of Zn to less than 40mg then you have nothing to worry about
pumpkin seeds have phytic acid, zn is not that bioavailable
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The only “exogenous hormones” I’m willing to use are D3 and melatonin! 💪 Thank you, Dr. Berg! 🙂
consider taking micro doses of melatonin … ie 300 mcg (micro grams) … most folks overdose on melatonin. A better sleep aid would GABA with L- theanine. If needed, add 300 mcg of melatonin. But only if needed
I am feeling stronger just listening to you. THANK YOU!!! For all your honesty and deep sincerity.
Dr Berg, please discuss the relationship between Copper and Vitamin A.
Zinc also helps minimize aromatase enzyme function in men which can usually help manage or lower high levels of estrogen.
• Vitamin D is fat soluble.
• Vitamin D is also a hormone.
• Vitamin D requires K2 otherwise it pulls calcium out of the bones.
• If you are magnesium deficient you need 2.5 times as much vitamin D.
• Magnesium is used at 8 stages of vitamin D metabolism.
• Vitamin D aids mineral absorption.
• Vitamin D deficiency plays a critical role in many diseases including MS and Diabetes.
• If you are zinc deficient the vitamin D receptor will not accept vitamin D.
• The immune system needs zinc to convert inactive vitamin D to the active form.
• If you are in fight/flight you will be magnesium deficient, and usually zinc deficient.
• If you are in survival, the body switches off HCL production in the stomach. Zinc cannot be absorbed if the stomach acid is too alkaline.
• Stress, sugar and alcohol deplete magnesium.
• Copper and cadmium block magnesium.
• Vitamin D undergoes 3 conversions from sunlight – in the skin, the liver and the kidneys.
• Showering the same day as sunbathing reduces the first conversion.
• Cholesterol deficiency will affect the first conversion.
• Mercury and Fluoride will affect the second and third conversions.
• Fight/flight affects the second and third conversions.
• Vitamin D aids mineral absorption.
• Vitamin D increases Interleukin 10 (IL10). IL 10 is anti-inflammatory.
• Vitamin D decreases IL 6. IL 6 is a known marker for MS relapse. IL 6 is responsible for demyelinating plaque.
• vIL10 (viral Interleukin 10) blocks the IL 10 receptor sites.
• Mercury and fluoride deplete zinc. Zinc deficiency allows vIL10.
• In clinical trials patients have taken 40,000 iu of Vitamin D a day with no side effects.
• Dehydration affects all nutrition.
• Magnesium, zinc, boron and Vitamins K1 and K2 are vitamin D co-factors.
• Vitamin K2 is found in Natto, Edam, Gouda and Brie.
• Contraindications: Vitamin K has a role in blood clotting, those taking blood thinning medications are advised to avoid K2, as this may reduce the drug’s effect.
Dang… thanks for taking the time! ❤
Helpful but I hope people will still watch this video fully. So he is rewarded for his effort. YouTube RPM. I know he might not need the income but.. still. Reward a man for his effort
Wow💛thank you!
Wow. Thank you. Amazing layout
Or just go half naked like me the last couple months to get vitamin D. Once I got in shape enough not to be self conscious I just cycled around town topless. Now it’s cold even better, get cold exposure at the same time which is good for the immune system.
Sharing Dr Berg Notes:
Many people don’t realize that zinc is vital to allow vitamin D to work in the body. If you’re deficient in zinc, the vitamin D receptor won’t accept vitamin D. On the flip side, vitamin D allows zinc to be transported through the body.
Symptoms of zinc deficiency:
• Loss of taste or smell
• Low testosterone
• Diarrhea
• Alopecia
• Inflammatory skin problems
• Vision problems
• Ulcers
• Inflammation
• Poor immunity
• Thymus atrophy
Foods rich in zinc:
• Oysters
• Lobster
• Shrimp
• Liver
• Red meat
Causes of a zinc deficiency:
• Not consuming foods high in zinc
• Consuming phytates (in grains and legumes)
• Pregnancy
• Sickle cell anemia
Thank you Dr Berg!
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Very good notes but u come only some vidio pl do wtite not on every vidio u do good work because some people
do not under stand english
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@@maham603 You can use the translate option.
Hi i am from India…
One month back i was started weight lifting my age is 25 can i take vitamin D3, K2, zinc and magnesium???
Please guide me…
The bonus of COVID for me was my understanding of these important minerals. Vitamin D, Vitamin K and Zinc have changed my life. Another one which is poorly understood and I believe helps when getting a cold, is Lysine which can help control viral infections.
Similar here. Started taking an immunity supplement with quercetin, zinc, C, and D. I did eventually get Covid, but otherwise I haven’t had a cold or flu in over three years. Prior was at least once a year.
I have been taking several of Dr Berg’s supplements for a while now. One of the additional things I appreciate so much about his specific supplements is that he adds whatever the additional nutrients are that helps the supplements work properly.
I just looked at the supplement facts on the D3 & K2 Vitamin label & sure enough Zinc has been included as well as Magnesium. Another reason why I trust this most helpful *mentor* of ours. Thank you, Dr Berg!
SWEET! Thank you so much for this info! I already take these, so dont have to buy anything else! 🤩
There was a study ongoing precovid, that preliminary results were showing that vitamin D and Zinc seemed to act as the autocorrect function for our DNA at cell division. Don’t know what happened to that study since covid took up all the lab space.
Highly recommend taking a Zinc supplement if taking a vitamin D3 supplement, plus copper.
Great video! Dr. Berg, is taking Optizinc fine? Also, what is the real difference between Optizinc and regular zinc?
Another excellent video. You have no idea how much hope, health and happiness you bring to your audience. Thank you, for all you do.
No problem. Thanks for watching my videos.
As far as zinc, it’s important to know that taking a “zinc ionophore” like quercetin, helps zinc get into the cell. There’s lots of peer reviewed research on this.
Years ago I was not in a good place in my head, “depressed” I heard about being vitamin D3 deficiency, so I got me some D3s. It worked great. I didn’t need any thing more. I hear others say the same thing, I was quite taken back by it for some reason but then felt totally validated in my simple choice that saved my life.
Good morning Dr Berg, I do healthy Keto, IF and OMAD plus I take your supplements. It changed my life for good. Thank You Sir.
Thank you Dr Berg for another amazingly informative video about vitamins. Really appreciated it.
I don’t know how the universe knew because I’ve have deficiency in both of these. Also I have tried supplements but not really a fan of taking pills, after reading the comments it’s good to know that pumpkin seeds and fish both have zinc ❤
Thank you for pointing out how much zinc pregnant women need! Also, lactating women. I take a lot more than most folks because I’m breastfeeding a toddler.
Glad to help!
One of the most important Dr Berg videos ever!! Thank you so much. My magnesium levels were never good until I started taking fat-soluble magnesium (Sucrosmial Magnesium), and my zinc levels were never good until I started taking Zinc picolinate. I need a better form of selenium as well .. Selenomethionine is OK, but the yeast Selenium and Selenium glycinate just don’t do it for me. I have a history of mercury and lead exposure that have affected all aspects of my metabolism badly.
Fantastic video Dr. Berg. The relationship between these nutrients is not readily available online.