Clinical Protocol

7-Day Vitamin D Optimization Plan

A targeted strategy to raise Vitamin D levels through dietary sources, cofactor support, and lifestyle factors.

Protocol Objectives
Fatty Fish Focus

Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines) are the most potent natural food sources of Vitamin D3.

Magnesium Cofactor

Magnesium is required to convert Vitamin D into its active form. Without sufficient magnesium, Vitamin D supplementation is ineffective.

Fat Absorption

Vitamin D is fat-soluble. Always consume Vitamin D rich foods or supplements with a meal containing healthy fats.

Mushrooms

Certain mushrooms exposed to UV light can provide Vitamin D2, a plant-based source.

Day 1 Salmon & Magnesium
Breakfast
Spinach Omelet
Spinach provides magnesium.
Lunch
Grilled Salmon Salad
Top Vitamin D source.
Dinner
Quinoa & Black Beans
Magnesium rich sides.
Day 2 Fortified Foods
Breakfast
Fortified Yogurt & Berries
Check labels for Vit D.
Lunch
Tuna Sandwich
Tuna is a good source.
Dinner
Beef Liver & Onions
Organ meats contain D.
Day 3 Sardine Power
Breakfast
Avocado Toast
Fat for absorption.
Lunch
Sardines in Olive Oil
High D + Omega-3.
Dinner
Mushroom Risotto
Use UV-exposed mushrooms.
Day 4 Egg Yolks
Breakfast
3 Eggs (Yolks essential)
Vitamin D is in the yolk.
Lunch
Chicken & Pumpkin Seeds
Seeds for magnesium.
Dinner
Halibut & Asparagus
Lean white fish source.
Day 5 Cofactor Loading
Breakfast
Almond Butter Oatmeal
Almonds = Magnesium.
Lunch
Mackerel Salad
Oily fish.
Dinner
Swiss Chard & Steak
Greens provide minerals.
Day 6 Dairy & Fat
Breakfast
Full Fat Greek Yogurt
Fat aids D absorption.
Lunch
Herring Fillets
Traditional D source.
Dinner
Pork Chops
Pork fat contains D.
Day 7 Maintenance
Breakfast
Smoked Salmon
Classic D breakfast.
Lunch
Cobb Salad
Eggs + Blue Cheese.
Dinner
Trout with Almonds
Fish + Nut minerals.

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Protocol Guidelines & Science
Sunlight

Food alone is often insufficient. 10-20 minutes of midday sun exposure is the most effective way to raise levels.

K2 Partnership

Vitamin D increases calcium absorption. Vitamin K2 ensures that calcium goes to bones, not arteries. Eat fermented foods/cheese.

Scientific References:
1. Holick, M. F. (2007). 'Vitamin D deficiency.' NEJM.
2. Uwitonze, A. M., & Razzaque, M. S. (2018). 'Role of Magnesium in Vitamin D Activation and Function.' JAOA.