Vitamin D plays a very important role in your overall health, but it’s often a difficult vitamin to get enough of naturally.
However, some studies show a strong link between high vitamin D levels and high testosterone levels, making it an essential vitamin for men of all ages.
Quick FAQs
Vitamin D is a vitamin that helps to improve different functions of the body including the immune system and the cardiovascular system.
Studies have found a correlation between high amounts of vitamin D in the blood and high amounts of testosterone.
Men should have at least 600 IU of Vitamin D a day. For supplementation purposes, a man should have 1,000 to 4,000 IU a day.
This guide will go over the benefits of vitamin D, how to get the most from it, and other ways to combat low testosterone.
Supplements like vitamin D are great for potentially boosting testosterone, and some, like ashwagandha, show some promising results.
Fenugreek is another supplement that also may naturally increase testosterone in some men.
Products like VitaFLUX can help to increase overall health by providing essential nutrients that can aid the cardiovascular system and improve libido.
How Much Vitamin D Does a Man Need?
Vitamin D is measured in international units or IU.
What is the daily recommended dose of vitamin D for a man?
An average man should have at least 600 IU per day, although, for supplementation purposes, many recommend between 1,000 to 4,000 IU per day.
4,000 IU is considered to be the maximum anyone should take per day.
Talk to your doctor if you feel you need a dosage beyond the 4000 IU per day recommended.
Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiencies are quite common since many people don’t supplement it, eat foods rich in it, or get enough sunshine to produce it naturally.
Some of the most common vitamin D deficiency symptoms include:
Low testosterone
Insomnia
Fatigue
Hair loss
Depression
Aches and pains
A weakened immune system
Appetite loss
Muscle weakness
Can You Overdose on Vitamin D?
It is possible to overdose on vitamin D, although the threshold is different for most people depending on age, gender, height, and weight, plus other individual factors.
The recommended max dosage is 4,000 IU per day. This should only be considered if your Vitamin D levels are severely below normal.
The overdose symptoms generally start after higher doses or long-term high dosage supplementation.
It’s important to supplement slowly in the beginning, and only go on to higher doses at a doctor’s recommendation.
Symptoms of Vitamin D Overdose
Some common symptoms of a vitamin D overdose include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigue
Weakness
Frequent urination
Kidney pain
Calcium stones
Taking high doses of vitamin D for a long time may also lead to kidney problems along with other health complications.
Always stay within the recommended dose structure, and only take high doses if approved by a professional.
Takeaways
Vitamin D appears to have some health benefits for sexual health and overall well-being.
Many studies have found a correlation between high vitamin D levels and high testosterone levels, which is helpful in the fight against low testosterone.
If anyone is suffering from low testosterone, it may be worthwhile to supplement with vitamin D to raise testosterone.
It’s also beneficial to try eating foods that are rich in Vitamin D or getting more sunshine throughout the day (while still wearing sunscreen.)
Along with vitamin D, testosterone can also be raised through supplementation or TRT in the case of more severe deficiencies.
Dr Laurence Levine is a Professor of Urology and practices at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He is focused specifically on Male Sexual Health and is past President of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA). Dr. Levine graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine where he received his MD and completed his training in Urology at the Harvard Program in Boston.
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