well vitamin d. is an essential nutrient and we can we can build it ourselves in the skin you know when we expose ourselves to sun so the part nutrition places mind a world except if you hold your house down for example and you don't get enough sun then you should think about low level supplements so what about pregnant women we got a question from mary sue mcdonald's she wants to know if she needs special vitamins during her pregnancy when nugent requirements are higher in pregnancy and most of those needs you can actually meet with your normal nutrition you need to optimize it maybe but some a new trend such as for the case or i don't mean you need to supplement case of an iron deficiency you should also supplement iron and what about children they have special needs where they need a good nutrition because they are growing and developing but they don't need supplements actually ok delfina boosters reverse writes that her daughter is a vegan and need any food supplement there are some nutrients tha

of vitamin k, the expensive form, vitamin k2. it also needs boron, but i want it to be the high-quality, patented boron." >> ah. >> and it needs magnesium and zinc. we'll talk more about these later why that's important. and then i said, "it also needs fish oil. a recent paper by professor bruce ames outlined the ways fish oil and vitamin d work together. so this is what i want you to do. i want you to give away a bottle of my advanced vitamin d formula -- that's a month's supply, that's 60 capsules -- and a bottle of molecularly distilled, ultra-pure fish oil. i want you to give them both away for free. and they kind of laughed, but they said, "okay, we'll do it." but then i said, you know, "i don't want any $19.95 shipping i don't want any $14.95 shipping and handling charge. i don't even want a $9.95 shipping and handling charge." >> so what did you get? >> less than 5 bucks. >> ah. >> they agreed to a shipping and handling charge of $4.95. >> $4.95 -- that's not bad. >> so, for $4.95, you get a free bottle of my advanced vita

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and last essential vitamin, vitamin e. anyone who wants to look and feel younger and bunch of categories but in particularly one area, which is folks who have had sunburns. are you in that group? >> yes, i am. couple times, more than a couple. >> yeah. dr. oz: when we were younger, typical to get burned. didn't think twice about it. vitamin e is beneficial in repairing damaged skin, a good thing and also do a lot of great services for your brain. turns out people who naturally eat vitamin e in their diet seem to have lower incidents of alzheimer's. get a couple ounces of sunflower seeds or two ounces of almonds, get it either way or that can get you vitamin e you need. the big cheat sheet, that has a lot of other foods that i haven't mentioned today. youthly valuable. it's on doctoroz.com. download and enjoy it. will you do that? >> thank you very much. dr. oz: get away without vitamins all the time. when we come back, most powerful food group of them all. loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. [ stewart ] we've never coo

vitamin d is considered a wonder vitamin.ant segment we have ever done is right now.we you need to know what your level is, and the blood tests for this is the 25 high droksy vitamin -- high -- hydroxyok. vitamin d. if it is between 50 to 80 it is in good shape.ak take 1,000 to 2,000 iu of vitamin d.tami if it is less than that, then te talk to your doctor and maybend even go up to 5,000 units until you come to the normalme zone. the lack of vitamin d has been b connected to anemia and children and people have talked about multiple sclerosis. low vitamin d can increase breast cancer and prostate cancer and colon cancer. you really need to know what your levels are and where you get your vitamin d, through the sun. 15 minutes a day, two days ahe week is enough.th the people that were concerned about them are the african-americans because their skin is very. resistant to the sun and they won'tesis absorb it. obesity is a problem because they are fat and this is a fat s sol youable vitamin. it can absorb the vitamin dt and those

siegel, you actually prescribed vitamin d for me. >> i check vitamin d levels, vitamin d 25 hydroxy onvery patient. the one hydroxy is what the kidneys do, but we want to check the 25 hydroxy, that's the level you should have checked at your doctor. every patient out there should have it checked. where do you get vitamin d? >> you can get it from oily fish like salmon, tuna, from fortified cereals, from fortified grains, from sunlight, and we're also telling you to wear sunscreen all the time, so you're getting mixed messages. i like sunscreen. i say supplement, get it in the food you eat. i recommend at least 1,000 units of vitamin d a day. it's a fat soluble vitamin. that means if you took too much of it, there is a toxic range. you can't go crazy taking a ton of it, but i also want to say that vitamin d supplements are something i recommend. i don't recommend all supplements, i recommend vitamin d supplements. heart disease is associated with low vitamin d levels. anema, the study david is referring to, 7 of 10 children lacked vitamin d. it's good for bones. if you're out there feel

in terms of vitamins people say, should i take a vitamin? i can't answer that question without knowing what you eat. you have people on one side who are existing primarily on kale and butternut squash. they're totally fine. unless there's a case of specific medical necessity or lifestyle choice like being a vegan, probably don't need a supplement of any kind. then there's a much larger middle category who are maybe occasionally eating our kale salad but also eating a lot of things it like breakfast cereal or breads or cookies or whatever. for those, that larger category a lot of those foods have a lot of synthetic vitamins in them.

i think vitamin d is a super vitamin. that's the one thing i check in every single patient. we live in a northern climate, and i check 25 hydroxy d. that's what we check in the doctor's offices. i'm finding an epidemic of vitamin d deficiency, especially in older patients, and where put them on vitamin d 3, and then i follow the level because it's been shown to be associated not only with bone health, but with heart health. there's some evidence there's a risk of colon cancer if you don't have the right amount of vitamin d. depression with not enough vitamin d. now, this study, i think we would find this in people, too, if you're vitamin d defishanp, u wouldn't think as clearly. some of the diseases we're going to talk about later, those can be mimicked by a vitamin d deficiency. i call it a supervitamin or a pro ormoan. almost more of a hormone than a vitamin. >> eric would want people to ask, you have to ask for a vitamin d test. it's not part of the standard blood panel. this is kind of scary. is there anyone who shouldn't take vitamin d? >> as a nation, almost a 30 of th

we're going to post it. >> the vitamin vegetable, vitamin fruits, vitamin exercise, and vitamin water, all is good. >> biotin. this is the bad stuff, the bad vitamins. biotin i take because i want to make sure i keep some of the hair i still have. nobody has to were aabout it over here. these are the ones we don't like. vitamins, for example, vitamin e, we found out it increases prostate cancer. beta carotene causes lung cancer. you have to be careful. vitamin c causes kidney stones. i know what you're going to say. these are drugs. talk to your doctor. the more is not merrier, and be careful. >> i'm still going to pop my vitamins. >> first of all, i agree with your point. you have to check with your doctor. especially the fat soluble vitamins, vitamin a, vitamin d, you could get into a toxic range. they were showing on the video there, vitamin d3 and b-12, which i really agree you should check patients. i check every patient in the office for vitamin d, which is more like a hormone than a vitamin. make sure you're not low in vitamin d, especially in climates where you're not getting

i think vitamin "d" is the super vitamin. and that's the one thing i check in every single patient, jamie, because we live in a northern climate here. i check 25 hydroxy "d," that's what we check in the doctor's office. i'm finding it epidemic of vitamin "d" defirensy especially in older patients and i put them on vitamin d3 at least 1,000 units a day which is the recommended dose is and i follow the level. it's been shown to be associated not onl with heart health, there's some evidence that there's a risk of colon cancer if you don't have the right amount of vitamin "d." depressi depression, and now the point today. this study is in rats but i think we would find this in people, too, that if you were vitamin "d" deficient you wouldn't think as scleerly. some of the diseases we're going to talk about later, autoimmune diseases that david suggested for today, those can actually be mimicked by a vitamin "d" defirensy. i call it a superremember vitamin or a pro-hormone. it's almost more of a hormone than a vitamin. >> and eric

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vitamin d has who did not receive it. vitamin dhasa who did not receive it.ulosis but recent studies show that vitamin day can support innate responses to immune infection but dampened down harmful pathological responses which cause mortality in the context of covid—19. and are using in hospitals, people who have a deficiency, are those being impact the most? yes, there is an association between deficiency and adverse outcomes but we do not know whether that is a causal association. it may be that being ill can reduce your vitamin d level and we know thatis vitamin d level and we know that is true of many micronutrients especially vitamina and micronutrients especially vitamin a and there could be a mixture here of for example it could be that the primary problem is being overweight and it can cause low vitamin d levels and this could be the causal factor levels and this could be the causalfactorfor levels and this could be the causal factor for adverse outcomes. it is very difficult from observational studies to tease out whether vitamin d is causing this. i

the fat cells take your vitamin d away. vitamin d is a super hormone.s more of a hormone that is a vitamin. it's important for every organ in the body. we've seen heart disease go up if you have low vitamin d. >> if you take a multivitamin every day, you got the whole list. 40 different things in there. it doesn't have vitamin d? >> that only has about 400 iu. it may not be enough. what mark just mentioned is absolutely important. you need to make sure you get your vitamin d 25 dihydroxy. the level should be between 30 and 80. usually around 50 nanogram per ml is a normal value. you get the energy. you're not fatigued anymore. it really works across the body as a hormone to really get you going. >> so you're saying you should take a supplement? >> the supplement i recommend is vitamin d-3. 2,000 units. 1,000 to 2,000 units a day depending how low you are. you're probably not going to get enough from the sunshine. should you go out in the sun to try to get extra vitamin d? that's a real question. the dermatologists i was with last week would say no. mayb

healthy vitamins, a big business. does everyone benefit from daily vitamin supplements?edericka, the evidence shows that most americans, adults and children who eat a balanced diet don't need to be takinge ing ing a daily multipl. but there are some who should be taking supplements. young women who could become pregnant, they should take folic acid and also women in the first trimester, it's important for protecting their babies from birth defects. they also should be taking supplemental vitamin d, older americans, folks over 55, they also need vitamins to protect their bones and they also need vitamin b 12 to protect their brain. it's been shown you can have improved brain power and anyone who's been diagnoseddeficiency, vegetarians also have to load on b vitamins because they can't get them in a vegan diet. >> why are there so many different kinds vitamins now in the world you make a selection? >> serials are loaded with vitamins, but to the point as to why there's so many products on those aisles, the requirements vary for different age groups and for different gender

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we're finding out more and more that vitamin d is really not a vitamin but it acts like a real hormonedy. we've seen it behave towards parkinson's and towards colon cancer and pros kate cancer so it's really involved in a lot of immune part of our body and ms, an autoimmune disease, attacking the wrapping around the nerves, and so taking and knowing what your vitamin d is extremely critical, and we can measure this. we can get a blood test and check your vitamin d. the big question is how much vitamin d should you be taking and who are real exposed? we've seen that pregnant women, people not exposed to sun, those who have really low vitamin d and once you know your level which should be over 0 then we can supplement the vitamin d and make sure you bring it to the level. the other thing, i'm sorry, molly, what they found is when your vitamin d level is higher, your fatigue symptoms is actually a lot less which is very interesting, so there's more to this story in the future. >> by the way, you're getting a heck of a lot of vitamin d from sunlight and i'm not advertising it and you get m

why vitamin d? what's so important about this particular vitamin?itamin d because it's probably the most important vitamin out there. we've talked about vitamin b12 all vitamin b complex but this is actually a hormone. this is not even a vitamin. and it affects our entire body. like really fatigued, you don't have the energy to move, you don't get enough sun that's because your vitamin d is really low. the main purpose of this is to build up your calcium. but it has other type of things. >> if wer talking about this in dark of winter, so many of us around the country haven't seen the sun for a long time. so curious whether or not the form you get the vitamin d matters and what's the best way before we dig into these studies to get vitamin d efficiently. >> what you want is a real active form, vitamin d3. i'm with you because i'm always in the operating room. a few years ago i realized that i'm always tired. it doesn't matter what i eat or exercise and all the good things. and finally i checked my vitamin d level and it was low. it was about 25. the

once vitamin d has activated them. while it's essential, generally, we don't need to take vitamin d supplements. it's fat soluble, and the body can store it showing winter, we still usually have enough. it does taking magnesium tablets at night. i mean you can work out without your muscle scrambling. magnesium is responsible for muscle relaxation. if calcium streams into the muscle, cells, muscle, contracts, magnesium, on the other hand, blocks the calcium, the result, the muscle, relaxers, magnesium can only do this because it's so tiny, especially compared to vitamins with their long chains of carbon, atoms, magnesium and calcium are minerals and metabolic elements in the periodic table, whether magnesium, really helps with muscle cramps has yet to be scientifically proven. vitamins and minerals are essential for many bodily functions. however, in high amounts they can be harmful, and it's especially easy was dietary supplements to exceed the recommended intake. this long term study showed that an estimate of 23000 e

the only vitamins i tend to see deficient on out there is vitamin d and b-12. to test you for it and see whether you should take it. it's not giving you any benefit to take it through an intervenous. >> this is done in a lot of medical spas, get your botox, go for lunch and they put an iv and give you this kind of stuff. it's dangerous. don't do it. there are cancer patients that are vitamin b 12 deficient, people who have major gi problems, they can't take them through oral path, that's when you can get iv vitamins. for normal people, celebrities that are going to go out just because they have some hangover, drink a lot of fluid, get some rest and in my case i won't touch blue label whiskey the night before "sunday housecall." >> you have to be vitamin deficient before -- >> take your flintstones every day. >> drink fluids if you feel dry. have some gatorade. >>> thank you so much, south carolina. >> the day after hillary clinton wins big in south carolina she says her campaign is now going national. she's feeling confident going into super tuesday. is there a

but what tasks do they perform and the body of all the vitamins, if vitamin c, that's the most well known. but why do we need vitamin? see, why didn't see as an antioxidant, meaning it fights free radicals. those are aggressive particles that can damage our tissues because they react easily with other molecules. vitamin c can neutralize the free radicals, rendering them harmless. and this essential compound does a lot more for us besides that. but generally, we don't need to submit supplement because the body will simply get rid of any excess vitamin c. has it been days since you last got any sun? we need uv rays to produce vitamin d. it allows us to absorb calcium and phosphate from our gut, which are essential for healthy bones. the vitamin d also supports t lymphocytes cells of our immune system, t cells via pathogens, but only once him and he has activated them. while it's essential, generally, we don't need to take the vitamin d supplements, it's fat soluble, and the body can store it, showing winter, we still usually have enough that's taking magnesium tablets at night. mean you can

vitamin a, vitamin d, these vitamins you actually can get to a tragic range. they were showing on the video there of vitamin d 3 and b-12. you should take patients that come in the office for vitamin d, which is more like a hormone than a vitamin. you have to make sure you're not low in vitamin d, especially in climates where you're not getting enough sun. inadequate absorption. vitamin c before i got pregnant with him. the key here today is multivitamins, unless you have nutritional ze efficiencies. do not reduce your rate of cancer. and vitamin e, all men were taking it, it will protect my heart, but turns out it increases prostate cancer. you have to watch what vitamins you're taking. >> talk to your doctor about what you're crying because it doesn't mean your flinstones are doing the trick. >>> we have to take a break but we have more coming up on "housecall." november is prematurity awareness month. what the heck is that? the doctors will explain health problems that could affect babies born too soon. that's next. it. see, i knew testosterone could affect

everyone seems to be low. >> vitamin d is also called the sunshine vitamin because sunlight exposure is the best and natural source. it is essential for bone health but it is also crucial for finding all kinds of diseases. >> your immune system does not function as well, and therefore you are more susceptible to infections. there is a greater risk and incidence of heart attacks and strokes for those who are deficient, versus those who are ok on their levels. >> low vitamin d levels are linked to chronic pain, fatigue, depression. >> we work inside and the inside. when we go outside we are taught to wear sunscreen, which makes sense. but spf 15 or more blocks 99% of synthesis for vitamin d. >> darker skinned people are more at risk. nearly all non-hispanic blacks and most mexican americans had insufficient vitamin d. >> few foods are fortified with or naturally contain vitamin, so sunlight and supplements are key. how much you need depends on you -- your health, wait, skin color, and whether or not you use a gun -- sunblock. >> kathy feels healthier since starting the supplements, whi

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they found higher death rates in those taking multi vitamins, vitamin b-6, folic acid, zinc, magnesium, copper and iron. researchers emphasize they can't say why. >> we saw an increased risk of total mortality, but we don't really know what is the reason. >> reporter: calcium was associated with a lower death rate. nancy has been taking a variety of vitamins and supplements for most of her life. >> i don't think we get the nutrition we need from the foods we eat. >> reporter: many researchers point out however they are advertised most vitamins and supplements are medically necessary only for people who have deficiencies from what they get in their diet. >> vitamin insufficiencies are rare in the united states. we tend to overeat. >> reporter: no one involved in nutrition research believes this one study will be the last word on the subject. other studies have not shown the same level of risk. the industry association representing supplement and vitamin makers points that out. in a statement adds, the study may make for interesting scientific water cooler discussion, but certainly does

benefits. >> get that vitamin ready, guys. it is no the just for your bones anymore. experts say vitamin d can help improve your heart, and boost the immune system, and fight cancer. and now, athletes, including many football players are on the vitamin d band wagon. studies of the the pitberg steelers and new york giants showed that players with low vitamin d levels had more injuries, mainly broken bones. nfl is now planning to do a larger study covering 320 players to determine how vitamin d impacts performance, and injuries. it is something athletes every where, are now embracing. >> claire ace whiting is back running for penn track team after suffering a stress fracture in her foot. the denver native had low levels of vitamin d. >> i came from an area where i got a a lot of sunlight and that helps. so coming here where it is a little bit darker in philly and as athletes it is common to hear about vitamin d being low. >> reporter: best source of vitamin d comes from the sun but because of skin cancer concerns and different e

a lot of us, i mean we said 50%, take a vitamin daily, multi-vitamin daily.re we saying that the research is there that shows you actually really don't need that? >> well, it goes beyond we really don don't need that. they're questioning whether there is any benefit at all from taking a typical multi-vitamin. i think we all fell in love with vitamin supplementation in the early days of the 20th century when we were identifying deficiencies and recognized the power of vitamins. then the other issue is we are a quick-fix silver bullet society. if you can just take a multi-vitamin. actually, science is increasingly questioning the value of that. >> let's separate fact from fiction. starting off with, if you're taking your vitamin right now, multi-vitamins can be makeup for a bad diet. fact or fiction? >> fiction. that's a complete myth. first of all, for this entire category, supplement, not substitute. there is no substitute for eating well. one of the important things about nutrients in food is they act in concert with one another. we could think of the thousa

now, two days ago, we learned that vitamin shoppe was buying a contract manufacturer of vitamins, mineralsements called nutriforce nutrition. all cash deal. even though this was a small acquisition, i think it's a telling sign that vitamin shoppe is moving toward vertical integration, which will allow the company to lower procurement costs, bring new products to market faster and protect the proprietary formulations. how about this stock? trades 15 times next year's earnings estimates. i think that's pretty darn cheap. got a 14% growth rate. that makes it a buy. here's the bottom line, don't let the weakness at gnc confuse you into selling the superior competitor, vitamin shoppe. think of it as an opportunity and stay away from gnc. that one's in the penalty box until management can deliver a good quarter. although, like with the new york rangers, soon it might not matter. tim in california. tim? >> hey, cramer. >> yes. >> i'm long on sjm. the company's been very good to me. i'm trying to spot the top. >> i like that group so much. and there's so much consolidation going on that i am not -