The Best (And Worst) Time of Day to Take Your Vitamin D | Dr Alan Mandell, DC 

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For a time, I was taking 3,000-5,000 vit D in the evening after supper but found myself repeatedly waking up around 2 am, unable to immediately fall back asleep. Eventually, I connected the two and changed to taking vit D after noon-hour breakfast. Immediately, my sleep improved. Lesson learned: DON'T take vit D in the evening!

Thank you for this. I’ve always taken vitamin D in the morning with breakfast, because our bodies are designed to get vitamin D from the sun. Now you’ve confirmed my intuition.

When I watch your videos my lost trust in society is forgotten and I realise there are humans like you out there who are true heroes and who are here to help us im so grateful to you doc thank you!

The morning. It's the morning.

Remember to add Vit K. Vit D helps with absorbing Calcium, but K tells where to to deposit it. W/o Vit K, Calcium may be deposited in the soft tissues instead of bone & cause hardening of the soft tissue.

I take all my supplements at night before bed and find myself waking up in the middle of the night often. It’s so annoying. I’m so glad I came across this video and will adjust when I take the vitamin D. Hope it helps!

Love you Doc almost turning 60 and just realizing how important vitamin D is

Answer: Take Vitamin D with a fatty meal in the morning so it won't affect melatonin production and interfere with sleep. Vitamin D is fat soluble. Take D3 2000 IU per day

No wonder why my sleeping cycle messed up... will start taking them first thing in the morning, thanks doctors

This is absolutely 100% true. I found out the hard way several years ago when I started taking Vit D in the evening. Many sources stated it was fine but it totally disrupted my sleep. After further research, I discovered it was best early morning similar to when the sun comes up. Makes sense!

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Thanks a lot Dr Mandell for saying you take 5,000 IU of /Vitamin daily and that it is best to take it early in the day with a meal that has healthy fat like avocados, or healthy fish or nuts to absorb the Vitamin D. I did read 10 years ago about a team of specialists who studies Vitamin D and they took 4,000 IU daily.

Dr. Mandell, you offer listeners so much valuable information that contributes to good overall health! Sincere thanks always!

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Much love, Doctor. This information has really helped me to understand better. I take my D3 at night and I have confirmed now why I get so restless and can't sleep! Now I know better!

Great video! Among many deficiencies I have, vitamin d was another and it was just recently. I was practically non existent and critically low. I’m now taking 5000 IU daily. COVID-19 alone has been shown to reduce D levels as well. I haven’t had it yet and hope I don’t ever, but D like you said, is great for so many reasons. I hope everyone benefits from this video. Thanks for taking to the time to make it and share it with us.

These videos are so helpful. It makes no difference how many vitamins we take if we are not taking them correctly.

Indeed you are a blessing to us Dr Mandell. May you live long and reap the rewards of your genorousity 🙏🏾

Just once I want someone to say, take vitamin D with CHOCOLATE!

Thanks Doc for the Amazing Video. I am 51 year old male. I have taken 5,000 IU of Vitamin D3 a day along with my multi vitamin for years now. I can not remember the last time I was sick.. I tell everybody Vitamin D3 is a must.... Thank you again for the Great Video... :)

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Dr Mandell, thank you for your salient contribution to us. You touched my heart during all your explanations which u exercised with patience. I commend u for your great job which u portrayed on social media, sharing ur wonderful knowledge specifically about taking care of our health. You’re better than most of the Doctors who don’t give their patients the opportunity to ask even one question, nor do they explain nor advise anything about ur health. Thank you very much for ur unstinted support. May God grant u good health with longevity to continue your excellent work.

Thank you Dr.Alan,GOD is surly using your skills to help us all out here,I am 70 yrs old and am just learning what vitamins to take because of your teachings,GOD BLESS YOU DR.😁I know my hair will return to me now.

Thanks Doctor God bless you You deserved a great comment from the people who always in tune with you God used you to help million of people. And me too I will say always Thank you to you

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hi! Dr. Mandell thanks for giving this video about vitamins. Some doctors don't exert a little bit effort to tell their patient when and what time to take vitamins.especially vit.D I appreciate your efforts in giving the precise time to take this vitamin because it really matters.Keep up the good work Doc.

I would have thought my doctor would have told me this but ah didn't. I learn so much from you and I thank you. Sharing right now.

One of the few doctors I listen to…(30 year veteran nurse here)

So thankful I found you on here.

Dr. Mandell, love ya man . Really appreciate you and all the great info you put out there for us

Summary: Take D vit with healthy fats - from cheese, eggs, avocados - and take it in the morning, not at night.

It didn't take me long to figure out on my own that taking Vitamin D in the evening interfered with my sleep. I thought it was just me because I had never heard or read that anywhere... until now... and now I know why that was happening! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and knowledge!

Great video, straight to the point and obviously from someone who knows, at the deepest level, exactly what he is talking about!

Thank you! Loved the insight regarding timing...to replicate nature as much as possible by taking it in the day!

How sweet of u to share ur mother’s poem! It’s obvious how much u love her & I’m sure she was wonderful & supportive! They say “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”, so u, being raised by a good, kind mother helped u to grow into a good, kind man. I’m always inspired by ur positive messages. U have the gift of seeing the love in everything! U help so many people with ur medical knowledge but u also help them spiritually by sharing ur kind spirit :)

Brazil here. Doctor you are really a Motivational Doc. I simply enjoy your videos, and you're funny (in a good way)! Thank you for your existence and professional attitude.

I live out side of Seattle, rain and cloud capital of the world. For years I felt sluggish and tiered all of the time except for when I went to a sunny climate for more than a week and there I felt alive and went non stop. I am now sixty four and last year a doctor finally check my vitamin D levels and I was Low. I started taking D3 and am a new person. I can't believe I wasted all those years feeling miserable when it was such an easy fix. Many many doctor visits. I can't emphasis this enough. Thank you.

Agree, so much appreciation!! Thanks so much for teaching us. God Bless you always.

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i came across this video, while searching for another of your videos. i have been taking viatminD3 for years-AT NIGHT. i have many of the symptoms you described. so glad i found this video. Thank you, Dr.Mandell.

Thank you doctor. I’ve been taking Vitamin D with my evening meal. Will now take it with breakfast.☺️

Thank you for speaking in a language easily understood. Your information has been very valuable to my life. 🌸

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Thank you! I keep asking Dr's, pharmacists, etc when to take vitamin & what drugs to not take it with, no one can answer. You did & it makes sense.

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Thank you so much Dr Mandell for sharing with us all your health knowledge, we appreciate you. I’m taking daily Vitamin D3 K2 (in natural oil form), now I know the right time of the day to take it thanks to you.

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This really is fantastic. Probably ONE OF the most important health videos on your channel?

You have such a calming voice and explain everything in a simple and understandable way. God bless you. And most important, have a great life!

Hello 👋, Thank you so much for this information on when to take my 250mcg Vitamin D3. Now that I know the "why", it really makes a lot of sense to take it early in the day, plus make sure to take it with a Healthy Fat. I am a Subscriber to Your Channel, and I do learn a lot about taking better care of myself. Thank You for all you do to prepare and make Your videos. May God Bless You and All Your Family ALWAYS and EVERYWHERE XOXOXO ⚘Lois in Indiana ⚘

Thank you Dr.Mandell You Always cover the vitamins very well👍☺God's blessing to you and Your family💖

Thank you so much our dear Doc. Long life, super health 💪, much more energy.

Doc Mandel, you’re awesome! Thanks really for your advices! They’re the best!👌🙏

Thank you, thank you. Your videos are so informative and helps us greatly. Appreciate you so much, keep up the good works!

Doctor! I always had digestive problems on and off. Until I started half a teaspoon of Apple cider Vinegar in a glass of water. I few months later I could eat spaghetti or spicy foods no issues. But come, February My digestive or stomach became a nightmare. 4 times rushed to ER, couldn't breath, abdomen pain. They ruled it as GERD but I knew it wasn't. Here I am 2 1/2 months of seeing specialist and no one can seem to find the cause of my issue but I think I narrowed it down to "Inflammation" and from my last blood test, my Vitamin D levels and sodium were critically low! But no one said anything about it! I increased both and I am feeling a little better. Been watching your videos and learning a lot! Thank You! So much! you have restored my faith in Doctors! 🙂

Thank you Doctor I really appreciate you and everything you teach me everyday. Thank you

You’re so right. My physician now checks my Vitamin with my annual labs. I’ve taken 5000iu daily for the past two years at his recommendation following severe insufficiency results. My levels are now midrange level.

IT MUST BE BIG EFFING PHARMA WITH THE DISLIKES ... or some people are just totally ignorant about their health ... thanx again great doctor ❤

Thanks for that, I'm going to have bloods taken at the doctors tomorrow, so I'll be sure ask to have my vitamin D levels checked. Thanks for this info.

Very true!!! Mine was diagnosed very low recently and now that I’m taking vitamin D I feel normal again!

Thanks again for everything Dr Mandel for everything that you're doing for us, really appreciated, God Bless You, 🙏💖

Thank you for clearing up all my doubts about vitamin D. I will, now, begin following your advice. At the risk of redundancy, once again, thank you.

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Great video, many thanks Doc! I've been having vit. D deficit for years now and after my own research and testing I have to say Doc's Mandell advice is the best. Do blood tests to see where you're at and start taking vit. D and redo the test after a few months and repeat until you found the right amount for you. There are too many factors to just go blindly with the recommended dose. I'm at 2000 IU daily now and barely got it near the minimum value.

Thank you, for the information, especially the one on vitamin D. I always enjoy tuning in to you.

Thank you! I was actually just wondering about this very thing today, and just like that, this video popped up in my feed.

Thank you for this segment. I had experience hair loss and was always tired. I was told by my doctor, I have Vitamin D and Iron deficiency. They never tell you to take with a meal or tell you take early in the day. Thank you so much!!

Great info! So basically: take vit D early in the day, preferably with breakfast since it is fat soluble, also because taking it late in the day may affect your ability to sleep (melatonin).

I take 10,000 IU of D3 and I take K2 Magnesium L-Threonate thank you the information you provided, I had taken D3 at night but will take it in the morning as suggested, makes so much sense..

Gratitude for sharing this highly useful video on benefits of takibg appropriate dose of Vitamin D at correct time of the day.

Take it with a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil(the good kind from Greece). I do this first thing when I wake up in the morning.

I take 5000 units a day. I was down in the lower teens and then put on Vit D3. Thank you Dr for all your wonderful videos keeping us all informed ❤️

It is the beginning of a great day I tapped my way to a good nights sleep and woke refreshed ❤🎉❤😊

Thankyou. I have chronic insomnia so only take in the morning. Enjoy all your videos . You are a mine of information for basic health care . Excellent

You always share vital information that I need. Thank you so much 😊

You can have your Vitamin D levels tested through your doctor to see if you have a deficiency. I did that and I did have a deficiency and twice I have had to have a prescription to correct the problem. Then I started taking it on a daily basis. I have been taking 10,000IUs of vitamin D3, gel caps, for over 5 years. A few months ago I had my new doctor recheck my Vitamin D levels in my blood and I am now at 90%. I dropped what I am taking to 5,000IUs. I will have her test it again in 6 months to see if it is maintaining. If not I will raise it back up to 10,000IUs. I recommend that people have their doctors run a blood test and to include the test to check their Vitamin D levels and if they are deficient it is an easy to fix. Thank you for your videos. I always take it before my first meal. Now I will start taking it with my first meal. :)

I'm a new sub to your channel and I have to say Doc you have given me some wonderful health information. Thank you so much!! I'm playing catch up on your videos. And so far they have all been a great help!!

My mother in law died from Pancreas cancer but she had always been healthy. I think she was low in Vitamin D. I wish that I had known sooner...you are a wonderful Doctor! Very caring.

Thank you, much appreciation for your teaching