My HDL cholesterol was 45 at age 22. I'm 60 and it's still 45, pretty much straightline for almost four decades. LDL and triglycerides have been all over the place, especially triglycerides. What has helped them most is fish oil and not consuming alcohol. They went from 295 to 155 in just a few months of teetotaling and taking one fish oil capsule before bed.
@@br1081 no, I have not noticed. The reason I take fish oil at night is to go along with the Vitamin D I take. I cannot do D during the day. It makes me feel strange.
I learned about pasture raised eggs from Dr Berg and have been eating 3 to 5 of them every day for the last three years. My HDL use to hover around 35 to 40, After eating a more healthy fat diet including eggs , avocado, and salmon, I got my blood work done. My total cholesterol was 234 but my HDL had risen to 78 . My Dr said my ratio was great. Thanks Dr Berg
@@elinino5275 I am active, I play pickelball with my wife and I do some light strength training with a 20 lb dumbbell and some push-ups with a captains chair so it’s not so hard on my wrists.. Don’t be afraid of good quality eggs. I’m going on 64 and still eat 15 to 20 eggs a week. I’m 6 ft 1 and 190 pounds. Other than some arthritis which I inherited from my mother, I feel great. The eggs will also boost your testosterone, which at my age is what I want. I definitely still have a libido. Anyway good luck pursuing a healthy life. I wish the best.
@@KK-jo9yb - Man, that's great! Thanks for the details. I tried taking B3 (Niacin) but the "flush" (actually, ,they should call it "severe itching") was pretty unbearable. I probably couldn't afford that many eggs every week but I could stand to increase my consumption. I take walks but I need to do more. You're 6'1" @ 190. I'm so jealous. I'm 6'2" @ 250. I need help BAD! I just took myself off of statins after my doctor told me that statins lower LDL cholesterol while raising HDL cholesterol. I KNOW that's a lie and Dr. Berg confirmed it when he said in this video that "No medication has been shown to increase HDL." Medical doctors are shills for Big Pharma. She's a nice lady but she's a shill.
I cant give you full credit but i have taken things from many of you and have 100 percent success...down 33 pounds,no longer OBESE,no longer diabetic,bp is normal,now i work on hdl,was only 26 on my test today...i cant thank all of you enough!!!
Best for heart health beyond good keto and fasting: vitamin from B group (B6, B9, B12), vitamin K2-MK7 and magnesium (against calcification), potassium, vitamin E (tocotrienols) and vitamin C (as antioxidant and part of the process of creating collagen). Highly recommend a book "A brief collection of unknown facts about vitamins and minerals" if you want to learn more. Greetings and thanks for another informative video doc!
I always exercised but did not see difference on weight due to poor nutrition. So, I started to watch your videos and intermittent fasting which already help me feel much better.
I year ago I was diagnosed with gallstones, multiple gallstones. My surgeon wanted to remove my gallbladder right away but I asked him to wait for me to get back from Disney world. He cautioned me and said go ahead and " limp along" watch your fats. During the time I was there I found your videos on your gallbladder formula. I started taking them and I went on a diet (WW). I have lost 20 lbs. Today I got my cholesterol results. Overall chol 231, now 179. LDL 162, now 115. HDL 50, now 48. So much better, however I need to work on my HDL's. Thank you so much for all your help. I just ordered 6 more bottles of Gallbladder formula. I see my surgeon the end of this month for a follow up and colonoscopy consult. Won't he be surprised?! 😁
I almost made a mistake: I let the video start playing before I gave it a thumbs up, had to pause and thumbs up first. All Dr. Berg videos get thumbs-up, the man's saving lives here everyday. MVP YT channel. Bless him and his team!
Thank you I love all your videos, I am trying to be super healthy at 83 which is so far I am except for a little Neuropathy my foot I do not have diabetes but I am always looking for different ways and answers without taking any medicines. Thank you for taking your time to express and educate as many people as you can.
Thank you Dr Berg. I love pistacios, salmon, avocados. It's good to know a healthy lifestyle is not difficult. But you do need to be mindful of the wrong habits. I will exercise, reduce my stress and be thankful.
After having a heart attack I began searching for healthy ways to mend the damage. You were the first video I saw that made sense to me. I took your advise to heart and I'm down to 5 medication from 14 and feeling better everyday. You are quite possibly saving my life. Thank you for your great advise. ❤
Keto diet raised my HDL from 33 to 50. If you are on blood pressure meds be careful with niacin, I experienced a huge BP drop during flushing from the interaction. I was taking losartan which dilates your blood vessels.
My doctor commended me on getting my tryglycerides in line. However, my HDL has never been above 45 in my life. My total cholesterol has never exceeded 177. He told me that HDL can be increased with excercise and that is the only proven way. HDL has much also to do with genetics, unlike LDL. Well that's what he said. Thank you, Dr. Berg for your more extensive list! I'm working on it.
Great programme as always, thx Doc. Now i had a high total cholesterol according to my Doc in my mid 30s. It was sitting at 5.8 here in the uk. I was told i needed to bring it down to a healthier level of 5 and below. So after a little research i chose eating aples and organic oats almost daily and increased my intake of avocadoes and cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. I also cut down on my butter muffins and pancakes. I am of a healthier weight of 63kg, 173 cms with somewhat okish diet. I had my tests retaken a year later and to my surprise the total number went from 5.8 down to 4.6. I did not go through anything extreeme. Now, 5 years later or so i am sitting at 5.2 with my HDL being 1.99. I just live my avocadoes and olive oil and i take it on empty stomach sometimes first thing in the morning. I also like my eggs. Anyhow, this worked for me.
I have learned a lot about nutrition, HDL, D3, etc. from you; I really appreciate your succinct and informative delivery. Thank you for sharing your recipes with your beautiful wife, too.
You probably have to gradually build up your intake of niacin (in the form of nicotinic acid) to about 1000 - 2000 mg/day to achieve a substantial increase in HDL. I've done it. But the problem with niacin (besides the skin flushing, which is harmless but bothersome) is that you will possibly see a rise in blood sugar (i.e. higher HbA1c) and a rise in Homocysteine, which you don't want. If you can wrap your head around the idea that the consumption of fat, including saturated fat, is AOK, then indulge in that and your HDL will increase. Just be sure you are limiting your carb intake significantly as well.
I’m 61 male. My trys are 79, HDL 61, LDL 131, VLDL 14. Total 236. So…my trys over HDL is greatly improved, VLDL is good. but my LDL and total went to the moon. Lots of working out, in good shape, not fat, green shakes and salads. But lots of fat..salmon, grass fed meats, organic chicken, real cheese, various nuts. Intermittent fasting 2 meals a day. Vitamins, supplements high quality. But…I’ve been pre diabetic 5.9 A1C, 123 average glucose. Resting glucose 100. I’ve been on a statin 25 years. Don’t know how to get sugars down. I want my sugars and cholesterol down. I went green and war on sugar 10 months ago. ….anyone got any ideas?
@@angelasummers5750 yep if within range better not take much and take it with sufficient gaps better consult a doc.....sometimes it can lowball the sugar levels below threshold as well
From Brazil, thank you for all the information you give us. Started on Keto and IF after watching your videos. Lost 14kg and my blood test was incredible. Stopped Glifage XR and the Total Cholesterol reached 123. Thank you very much.
how to increase HDL: -Niacin -Low carb Moderate Protein High Fat Keto -Exercise -Fasting -Fatty fish -Stop Smoking -Magnesium -Avoid Trans Fats -Fiber (greens) -MCT oil -Coconut oil -Avocado -Coldpressed Extra Virgin Olive oil -Pistachio Thank you Dr Berg!!🐱👍🏾
@@larrytabor2099 I know this sounds silly, but have you tried oats? My wife can't stop with all the evidence, so I try it now. (yes I'm high fats rest of the time).
He’s the best doctor ever , I learned about eating healthier and following the keto diet form his channel on RUclips all good tapes of food and nutrition
Thank you for the easy to understand info. Often times other doctors make things hard to understand by using jargons and medical terms/explanations that people do not understand. Your explanations are perfect without going into complexities! Thank you 😊
At my last physical August 2021, my HDL was finally up. I had been trying for years to get this done. Since May 2021 I’ve been watching Dr Berg, and been on healthy keto and IF, within 2 months my HDL was finally going up.
It only too 2 months to raise your HDL? My HLD was 35,52 4 months ago but I've been running everyday since then and ate only healthy food with olive oil and took 16 mg of niacin everyday. Do you think it has increased a little? I want to reach at least 45 so I can finnaly say that I'm safe since my total cholesterol was 137 and LDL was 92
I tried niacin and i started with hives and ended up with open sores all over my arms and legs. Even if it is a small amount in a combination supplement, i will stay up all night scratching. Never been so miserable. Earlier in my life my hdl was very high from exercising too much. I dont recommend that either. I now have joint pain in my hips from that exercise. I have tried 2 meds for cholesterol, but i fell down taking both as it affected my balance. . I think i am going to enjoy my 225 cholesterol.
I'm 74 years old and my HDL's are 37 (low) so after watching this video I got some 500 mg Niacin with flush. I took one capsule and within one minute had a HUGE flush. Within 5 minutes I had fainted and was lying on the floor with my head bleeding. A half hour later I was in the ER for a CT scan. I recovered. Bottom line: Use caution using Niacin.
I noticed that was 2 years ago. How are your hdl levels now? I want to try the niacin flush, but it sounds like maybe I will just wait...or take a much smaller dose.
I noticed that was 2 years ago. How are your hdl levels now? I want to try the niacin flush, but it sounds like maybe I will just wait...or take a much smaller dose.
A niacin flush is a common visible reaction to high doses of niacin (over 50mg). It can look and feel somewhat like a sunburn, but it typically begins 15 to 30 minutes after taking niacin and only lasts for about an hour. The flush is considered harmless, but it can be uncomfortable. Also, I found out 1st-hand caffeine will amplify the flush affect. YMMV
Dr. Berg speaks about how the immune system is very important to fight illnesses all of the time on this channel. In fact, he has quite a few videos dedicated to the immune system and Covid. Take care.
The best thing about the change to Keto, is that it's not dieting. It's a change in diet. No tortuous calorie counting, expensive meal plans, and toxic, (fake healthy) beverages loaded with sugar, or artificial sweeteners, or mixes from the bogus diet companies. I've lost 26lbs. in two months. The plantar fasciitis that I've fought for about 5 years is completely gone, along with the daily dose of Meloxicam. And two belt nothces moved in the right direction. Thank you Doctor.
Great advice Dr. Berg. Just a comment about pistachios whooping 51-to-1 omega 6 - to- omega 3 ratio. So take an extra omega 3 wild catch salmon pill to compensate
I am 70 years old , I started keto because I need to get down my cholesterol,I am pre diabetics be down level sugar and finally my blood pressure,in 3 months two thinks my blood sugar is really good , my blood sometimes my cholesterol I wait for the results,but I lose 27 pounds I was 57 or more now 130 , but , I start to lose pounds very slowly in this month I take the decision no look any more my balance and I going to do fasting more longer 3- to 6 to see what happens but away I feeling so good in my first day let’s see what happens next , i got this style of live I don’t want to look back
I was wondering what you were going to say, because I’ve been taking Niacin, thanks to my functional medicine doctor. So I’m happy to hear you say Niacin. Yes, my HDL has gone up and my ratio is now in the healthy range, although my total cholesterol hasn’t dropped much. I’ve also been intermittent fasting about 5 days per week (14-16 hours). My CT score went from 8 to 28 in 5 years. Now I need to focus on longer fasts and a more heart-healthy eating, to reduce the atherosclerosis. I wonder what my CT would’ve been, had I not been taking Niacin, baby aspirin and intermittent fasting. Thank you for all you do.
Dr. Berg has a video regarding the misconceptions and Drs. views of TOTAL Cholesterol numbers that are outdated. You may wish to view the videos to learn more. Take care.
Hi Dr Berg, I followed your advice here. My last test showed my HDL at 101. My doctor accused me of drinking too much alcohol and wrote that in my lab results report. She didn't ask me any questions about my diet or my supplements. 😢
Hi Dr. Berg, love all your videos, they have radically changed my life and my connection with food! I was wondering if cold pressed mustard oil or sesame oil are safe to consume and they do not increase inflammation in the body?
My doctors have been trying to put me on stations for a couple of years. I saw your video on Berberine and here is a comparison of my Lipid numbers from March 2023 to Sept 2023. Total Chol. 229 down to 111 HDL 95 down to 46 Triglycerides 205 down to 80 LDL 102 down to 49 Cholesterol/HDL Ratio 2.4 Non HDL Cholesterol 134 down to 65 I'm a bit concerned about my HDL dropping into the low range.
Apart from other things, what i love abt u doc, getting straight to point. No beating round the bush. Its simple thing, but most dont understand it. Thats not intelligent. Right!!?
That was a very informative video. I would be interested, however, in a video that discusses whether a person's HDL can be too high. For most of my adult life, my HDL has been at least 80 and often over 100. For example, my last three test results were 106. 114 and 111. I have tried to research what such high levels might indicate, but I have not really found anything meaningful. Perhaps this is too uncommon to justify its own video, but maybe there are other people out there with the same concern. Thank you for all the great health information!
I have had this same issue recently. Doing all the above 8. Keto and IF a year now.. HDL Usually around 80-85, LDL 75-80. My recent labs have HDL 128 LDL 103. Doctor is freaking out and wants me on a statin. First time in 54 years total cholesterol above 200. Dr. Berg, please do a video about if HDL can be too high. Searched videos but can’t find anything specific.
@@Drberg I loved the Keto way of eating (did it for 2 yrs), however, after feeling great and losing all my intended weight loss, I had a niggling thought about my arteries and had a ct angiogram. Results not good. 69% blockage in LAD artery with the dangerous uncalcified plaque. Now I see this (March 2023) a study claiming it can cause blocked arteries. I'm on statins 40mg im afraid now. Be careful, you feel great but could be an unexploded time bomb
Been doing keto/low carb for over 6 yrs now and my bloodwork improved so much since then. My total cholesterol went slightly up from 192 to 210, ldl stayed about the same around 110, hdl went up from 54 to 93 and triglycerides plummeted from 145 to 47. My doctor who follows the “standard of care”protocols still wants me to take a statin to get my total & ldl numbers down. 🤔
A year into keto. hdl went from 60's to 98. Don't care about ldl; look at TG/HDL ratio instead. Before keto, my ratio was as high as 1.7. Now it's down to 0.47. Doctors are still prescribing statin unnecessarily. Keto is the way to go.
Your Triglyceride/HDL ratio is way under 2. You're fine. If this doctor doesn't get something important like this do you really trust him with other health matters? They are expensive but maybe look for a " functional medical provider."
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Your giving us this wide ranging, robust compendium of different ways to boost valuable HDL is so so so useful.
Lol
My HDL cholesterol was 45 at age 22. I'm 60 and it's still 45, pretty much straightline for almost four decades.
LDL and triglycerides have been all over the place, especially triglycerides. What has helped them most is fish oil and not consuming alcohol. They went from 295 to 155 in just a few months of teetotaling and taking one fish oil capsule before bed.
Which brand fish oil capsules?
@@hopeofeternallife686 trying to use up some Nature's Bounty given to me. I believe Dr. Berg recommends cod liver oil.
@@hopeofeternallife686 also, my HDL has gone now to 53 just by eating eggs.
Have you noticed a difference from taking the fish oil capsule at night? Thanks
@@br1081 no, I have not noticed. The reason I take fish oil at night is to go along with the Vitamin D I take. I cannot do D during the day. It makes me feel strange.
I learned about pasture raised eggs from Dr Berg and have been eating 3 to 5 of them every day for the last three years. My HDL use to hover around 35 to 40, After eating a more healthy fat diet including eggs , avocado, and salmon, I got my blood work done. My total cholesterol was 234 but my HDL had risen to 78 . My Dr said my ratio was great. Thanks Dr Berg
And that is all you did? Not exercising?
@@elinino5275 I am active, I play pickelball with my wife and I do some light strength training with a 20 lb dumbbell and some push-ups with a captains chair so it’s not so hard on my wrists.. Don’t be afraid of good quality eggs. I’m going on 64 and still eat 15 to 20 eggs a week. I’m 6 ft 1 and 190 pounds. Other than some arthritis which I inherited from my mother, I feel great. The eggs will also boost your testosterone, which at my age is what I want. I definitely still have a libido. Anyway good luck pursuing a healthy life. I wish the best.
@@KK-jo9yb thank you for sharing your success. All the best to you as well
Did you get your results this year? Thanks @cryptoninjaz
@@KK-jo9yb - Man, that's great! Thanks for the details. I tried taking B3 (Niacin) but the "flush" (actually, ,they should call it "severe itching") was pretty unbearable.
I probably couldn't afford that many eggs every week but I could stand to increase my consumption. I take walks but I need to do more.
You're 6'1" @ 190. I'm so jealous. I'm 6'2" @ 250. I need help BAD!
I just took myself off of statins after my doctor told me that statins lower LDL cholesterol while raising HDL cholesterol. I KNOW that's a lie and Dr. Berg confirmed it when he said in this video that "No medication has been shown to increase HDL."
Medical doctors are shills for Big Pharma. She's a nice lady but she's a shill.
You’re a wealth of knowledge. We desperately need more Doctors like you! Thank you.
I cant give you full credit but i have taken things from many of you and have 100 percent success...down 33 pounds,no longer OBESE,no longer diabetic,bp is normal,now i work on hdl,was only 26 on my test today...i cant thank all of you enough!!!
Huh? ............. Your HDL was 26? Because that's insanely bad...
Best for heart health beyond good keto and fasting: vitamin from B group (B6, B9, B12), vitamin K2-MK7 and magnesium (against calcification), potassium, vitamin E (tocotrienols) and vitamin C (as antioxidant and part of the process of creating collagen). Highly recommend a book "A brief collection of unknown facts about vitamins and minerals" if you want to learn more. Greetings and thanks for another informative video doc!
Thanks Emma for you recommendation. I see you often help. Also greetings!
@@andrzejlukianczuk6182 My triglycerides, homocysteine, and LDL went down after supplementing with B vitamins and magnesium.
Following exactly what you are saying 😊
@@VirtualDoc what "B" vitamins you taking , thank you !
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The most honest doctor I have ever come across
I always exercised but did not see difference on weight due to poor nutrition. So, I started to watch your videos and intermittent fasting which already help me feel much better.
I year ago I was diagnosed with gallstones, multiple gallstones. My surgeon wanted to remove my gallbladder right away but I asked him to wait for me to get back from Disney world. He cautioned me and said go ahead and " limp along" watch your fats. During the time I was there I found your videos on your gallbladder formula. I started taking them and I went on a diet (WW). I have lost 20 lbs. Today I got my cholesterol results. Overall chol 231, now 179. LDL 162, now 115. HDL 50, now 48. So much better, however I need to work on my HDL's. Thank you so much for all your help. I just ordered 6 more bottles of Gallbladder formula. I see my surgeon the end of this month for a follow up and colonoscopy consult. Won't he be surprised?! 😁
You have helped me live my health life more than anyone on the internet and I thank you.
I almost made a mistake: I let the video start playing before I gave it a thumbs up, had to pause and thumbs up first. All Dr. Berg videos get thumbs-up, the man's saving lives here everyday. MVP YT channel. Bless him and his team!
Love how your videos are always short and straight to the point
Thank you I love all your videos, I am trying to be super healthy at 83 which is so far I am except for a little Neuropathy my foot I do not have diabetes but I am always looking for different ways and answers without taking any medicines. Thank you for taking your time to express and educate as many people as you can.
I was having periforal neuropathy issues with my lower legs, eventually had an CAC score 90 %blockage coronary artery .
Thank you Dr Berg. I love pistacios, salmon, avocados. It's good to know a healthy lifestyle is not difficult. But you do need to be mindful of the wrong habits. I will exercise, reduce my stress and be thankful.
Uplifting comment. Take care.
After having a heart attack I began searching for healthy ways to mend the damage. You were the first video I saw that made sense to me. I took your advise to heart and I'm down to 5 medication from 14 and feeling better everyday. You are quite possibly saving my life. Thank you for your great advise. ❤
Possibly it's good to add mushrooms and green peas to the food list that provides us with niacin as well. Thanks Dr Berg!
Mushrooms yes, peas no.
@@jjmangelsweet agree, peas are starchy
Keto diet raised my HDL from 33 to 50. If you are on blood pressure meds be careful with niacin, I experienced a huge BP drop during flushing from the interaction. I was taking losartan which dilates your blood vessels.
Thank you David.
My doctor commended me on getting my tryglycerides in line. However, my HDL has never been above 45 in my life. My total cholesterol has never exceeded 177.
He told me that HDL can be increased with excercise and that is the only proven way. HDL has much also to do with genetics, unlike LDL. Well that's what he said.
Thank you, Dr. Berg for your more extensive list! I'm working on it.
My hdl has never been very high. I think genetics play a role, but I still plan to try exercise and diet.
God Bless Your knowledge and compassion to be honest with our health.
Nice early video Dr Berg. Thanks!
My hdl I 94 ldl 114 on keto 0 c reactive protein. I've been eating keto for 16 months now. Thank you dr.Berg
How much was your CRP before keto please?
Now I know why my HDL is always above the range. Hit most of the list.
Great programme as always, thx Doc. Now i had a high total cholesterol according to my Doc in my mid 30s. It was sitting at 5.8 here in the uk. I was told i needed to bring it down to a healthier level of 5 and below. So after a little research i chose eating aples and organic oats almost daily and increased my intake of avocadoes and cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. I also cut down on my butter muffins and pancakes. I am of a healthier weight of 63kg, 173 cms with somewhat okish diet. I had my tests retaken a year later and to my surprise the total number went from 5.8 down to 4.6. I did not go through anything extreeme. Now, 5 years later or so i am sitting at 5.2 with my HDL being 1.99. I just live my avocadoes and olive oil and i take it on empty stomach sometimes first thing in the morning. I also like my eggs. Anyhow, this worked for me.
I have learned a lot about nutrition, HDL, D3, etc. from you; I really appreciate your succinct and informative delivery. Thank you for sharing your recipes with your beautiful wife, too.
Years ago I used to think all cholesterols are bad! I'm following what you've said at 02:12. Thanks.
(14h41)
Salute to Dr Eric Berg.. The best doctor ever.
Thank you, I just got my labs back and my cholesterol is so high. I was genuinely shocked. Definitely have a lot of work ahead of me.
Awesome video.The way of explained & food & supplements for HDL cholesterols.
You probably have to gradually build up your intake of niacin (in the form of nicotinic acid) to about 1000 - 2000 mg/day to achieve a substantial increase in HDL. I've done it. But the problem with niacin (besides the skin flushing, which is harmless but bothersome) is that you will possibly see a rise in blood sugar (i.e. higher HbA1c) and a rise in Homocysteine, which you don't want. If you can wrap your head around the idea that the consumption of fat, including saturated fat, is AOK, then indulge in that and your HDL will increase. Just be sure you are limiting your carb intake significantly as well.
I’m 61 male. My trys are 79, HDL 61, LDL 131, VLDL 14. Total 236. So…my trys over HDL is greatly improved, VLDL is good. but my LDL and total went to the moon. Lots of working out, in good shape, not fat, green shakes and salads. But lots of fat..salmon, grass fed meats, organic chicken, real cheese, various nuts. Intermittent fasting 2 meals a day. Vitamins, supplements high quality. But…I’ve been pre diabetic 5.9 A1C, 123 average glucose. Resting glucose 100. I’ve been on a statin 25 years.
Don’t know how to get sugars down. I want my sugars and cholesterol down. I went green and war on sugar 10 months ago. ….anyone got any ideas?
@@ynotttt Magnesium Glycinate
@@ashishb9216 ….I supplement that too. I think I take enough
@@ashishb9216magnesium in the blood is in the range. Still take magnesium glycine? Thanks!
@@angelasummers5750 yep if within range better not take much and take it with sufficient gaps better consult a doc.....sometimes it can lowball the sugar levels below threshold as well
Sir I’m from India…I’m a big fan of you. Sharing such valuable information thanks a loooooottt
Just got my lipid profile result yesterday and I have very low HDL 31 and TG 158. I just watched your video and start working on it.
Very good. Wishing you good health!
Thank you for clear and precise content with minimal fluff.
From Brazil, thank you for all the information you give us. Started on Keto and IF after watching your videos. Lost 14kg and my blood test was incredible. Stopped Glifage XR and the Total Cholesterol reached 123.
Thank you very much.
I'm glad you said niacin. I remember reading that back in the Nineties!
How old are you btw
@@muslimbale9939 172. Take care. 😎
Thanks doctor berg for this video!😊🙋♀️🤗❤🙏
Dr I am impressed me a eye surgeon ....Ur knowledge is commendable
how to increase HDL:
-Niacin
-Low carb Moderate Protein High Fat Keto
-Exercise
-Fasting
-Fatty fish
-Stop Smoking
-Magnesium
-Avoid Trans Fats
-Fiber (greens)
-MCT oil
-Coconut oil
-Avocado
-Coldpressed Extra Virgin Olive oil
-Pistachio
Thank you Dr Berg!!🐱👍🏾
Thanks Fidel👌😁
@@davidr6914 You mean to tell me Fidel when to heaven?
Tq👍
@@larrytabor2099 I know this sounds silly, but have you tried oats? My wife can't stop with all the evidence, so I try it now. (yes I'm high fats rest of the time).
@@larrytabor2099 it takes longer bro and you also have to exercise. How much did you wait?
Your videos are very educational and helpful. I am 77 yrs, old and vegetarian so try to use best information from your videos. Thank you Dr. Berg!!!@
Best video on HDL I have ever watched.Thank you Dr. Berg
Dr berg always give me best information that I need. God bless you doc!
He doesn’t believe in God
Thanks a lot doctor for providing very informative and super important checklist as always.
Hello dr,your summary for HDL is so useful and informative. Thank you so much Doctor Berg for excellent advice
I'm going to give it a try! Seems like my HDL never budges.
He’s the best doctor ever , I learned about eating healthier and following the keto diet form his channel on RUclips all good tapes of food and nutrition
Niacin did wonders for my cholesterol. Sadly, I needed to discontinue because it was triggering gout attacks...
Definitely DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN.
@@mem1701movies why?
Never heard that before. I would think it is something else.
Thank you for the easy to understand info. Often times other doctors make things hard to understand by using jargons and medical terms/explanations that people do not understand. Your explanations are perfect without going into complexities! Thank you 😊
The reason they are unable to dummy down in layman terms is because they don't understand it themselves.
Thank You for another healthy dose of Dr. Berg!!
Walnuts should also be on the list!
Thanks for your utubes. Blessings and love to everyone ❤ 💕. Always keep me in positive prayers and thoughts.
Great, timely video, Dr. Berg! Only from you did I find about about niacin vs niacinamide! A decent internet search yielded nothing for me.
Wow very sad that such helpful information is so hidden but I'm happy you found it!
Thank you 🙏🏽 for this and your time in researching 😊✊🏽🌺💙🦍
Vitamin B3 ❤️
At my last physical August 2021, my HDL was finally up. I had been trying for years to get this done. Since May 2021 I’ve been watching Dr Berg, and been on healthy keto and IF, within 2 months my HDL was finally going up.
It only too 2 months to raise your HDL? My HLD was 35,52 4 months ago but I've been running everyday since then and ate only healthy food with olive oil and took 16 mg of niacin everyday. Do you think it has increased a little? I want to reach at least 45 so I can finnaly say that I'm safe since my total cholesterol was 137 and LDL was 92
@@shadowrock better try keto diet for may and check again ur lipid profile in June mid
@@shadowrock You need far more niacin than that. The flush disappears after a while.
My HDL has been in the 100-125 range for years. Most recently 123. I guess now I know why I need to take your GB formula. It helps.
Great. Wishing you good health. Take care.
So the issue I am running into is how to increase fiber, yet control overall carbs. Advice appreciated.
Someone has been getting some ☀️… great vid👍
I tried niacin and i started with hives and ended up with open sores all over my arms and legs. Even if it is a small amount in a combination supplement, i will stay up all night scratching. Never been so miserable. Earlier in my life my hdl was very high from exercising too much. I dont recommend that either. I now have joint pain in my hips from that exercise. I have tried 2 meds for cholesterol, but i fell down taking both as it affected my balance. . I think i am going to enjoy my 225 cholesterol.
I tried niacin once and got hives... some people simply cannot tolerate it. For us it's not just a "flush."
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Thank you! Another terrific informative video🙏
I'm 74 years old and my HDL's are 37 (low) so after watching this video I got some 500 mg Niacin with flush. I took one capsule and within one minute had a HUGE flush. Within 5 minutes I had fainted and was lying on the floor with my head bleeding. A half hour later I was in the ER for a CT scan. I recovered. Bottom line: Use caution using Niacin.
Oh no that's awful! Im glad you're ok now.
you should have gradually worked up to that dose.
It happened to my husband as well.
I noticed that was 2 years ago. How are your hdl levels now? I want to try the niacin flush, but it sounds like maybe I will just wait...or take a much smaller dose.
I noticed that was 2 years ago. How are your hdl levels now? I want to try the niacin flush, but it sounds like maybe I will just wait...or take a much smaller dose.
A niacin flush is a common visible reaction to high doses of niacin (over 50mg). It can look and feel somewhat like a sunburn, but it typically begins 15 to 30 minutes after taking niacin and only lasts for about an hour. The flush is considered harmless, but it can be uncomfortable. Also, I found out 1st-hand caffeine will amplify the flush affect. YMMV
How much niacin do you take to take to improve hdl?
@@matymindset6173 I take 250mg Immediate Release Niacin (with Flush) to lower my triglycerides. The non-flushing niacin won't affect them.
Last time I was this early, it wasnt criminal to rely on our immune systems to fight illness
Dr. Berg speaks about how the immune system is very important to fight illnesses all of the time on this channel. In fact, he has quite a few videos dedicated to the immune system and Covid. Take care.
Thanks. This was good information.
Thank you! Dr.Berg for making us a genius like you!😁❤💐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🙋👍👍
Never taken Niacin but my HDL is sky high lol. I do exercise. 💜💜💜 Thx Dr Berg wonderful as always
may I know what exercise you do? thx.
The best thing about the change to Keto, is that it's not dieting. It's a change in diet. No tortuous calorie counting, expensive meal plans, and toxic, (fake healthy) beverages loaded with sugar, or artificial sweeteners, or mixes from the bogus diet companies.
I've lost 26lbs. in two months. The plantar fasciitis that I've fought for about 5 years is completely gone, along with the daily dose of Meloxicam. And two belt nothces moved in the right direction.
Thank you Doctor.
Thank you for the video...so informative 🙂🙂🙂
Great advice Dr. Berg. Just a comment about pistachios whooping 51-to-1 omega 6 - to- omega 3 ratio. So take an extra omega 3 wild catch salmon pill to compensate
I am 70 years old , I started keto because I need to get down my cholesterol,I am pre diabetics be down level sugar and finally my blood pressure,in 3 months two thinks my blood sugar is really good , my blood sometimes my cholesterol I wait for the results,but I lose 27 pounds I was 57 or more now 130 , but , I start to lose pounds very slowly in this month I take the decision no look any more my balance and I going to do fasting more longer 3- to 6 to see what happens but away I feeling so good in my first day let’s see what happens next , i got this style of live I don’t want to look back
I LOVE you! May Jesus bless you for speaking saying the truth.
I trust you doc. 🙏 thank you so much for ur information
I was wondering what you were going to say, because I’ve been taking Niacin, thanks to my functional medicine doctor. So I’m happy to hear you say Niacin. Yes, my HDL has gone up and my ratio is now in the healthy range, although my total cholesterol hasn’t dropped much. I’ve also been intermittent fasting about 5 days per week (14-16 hours). My CT score went from 8 to 28 in 5 years. Now I need to focus on longer fasts and a more heart-healthy eating, to reduce the atherosclerosis. I wonder what my CT would’ve been, had I not been taking Niacin, baby aspirin and intermittent fasting. Thank you for all you do.
What's your doctor name???
Any way to get online appointments???
What is baby aspirin?
what dosage do you take of B3 ?
Dr. Berg has a video regarding the misconceptions and Drs. views of TOTAL Cholesterol numbers that are outdated. You may wish to view the videos to learn more. Take care.
@@Mallick7 It is just a lower dosage of aspirine here in the US for children.
Hi Dr Berg, I followed your advice here. My last test showed my HDL at 101. My doctor accused me of drinking too much alcohol and wrote that in my lab results report. She didn't ask me any questions about my diet or my supplements. 😢
Excellent sharing great vidios
Thank you. Glad you like the video.
Beef liver too, it's great. And i think beef tallow, it has a lot HDL (i think) and k2 for the heart.
Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! video!!! 😊
Thanks for sharing
Excellent thank you.
Hi Dr. Berg, love all your videos, they have radically changed my life and my connection with food! I was wondering if cold pressed mustard oil or sesame oil are safe to consume and they do not increase inflammation in the body?
My HDL went down. I have been doing all you mentioned in your video 😢. Help me
My doctors have been trying to put me on stations for a couple of years. I saw your video on Berberine and here is a comparison of my Lipid numbers from March 2023 to Sept 2023.
Total Chol.
229 down to 111
HDL
95 down to 46
Triglycerides
205 down to 80
LDL
102 down to 49
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio 2.4
Non HDL Cholesterol
134 down to 65
I'm a bit concerned about my HDL dropping into the low range.
Thank you so much from NZ
Thanks for the video
Thanks a million!
Excellent video doc 👍👍👍
You are the Best Dr. Berg! Thank you so very much!
Apart from other things, what i love abt u doc, getting straight to point. No beating round the bush. Its simple thing, but most dont understand it. Thats not intelligent. Right!!?
I take niacin flush 1000mg everyday. My HDL is now 88.
Which brand?
@@mjohnson7325 NOW brand
Thanks for getting to the point.
Niacin also raises NAD for anti aging benefits. In fact niacin is probably one of the most important vitamins for supplementation.
Do you know if it's safe to take 1000mg daily for skin rejuvenation?
@@petrichor100 I don't know if niacin espacially works for skin rejuvenation. And I can't say if 1000 mg is safe to take. I take 100 mg.
@@Andrew-0815 thanks for your reply. I am just speculating but if it raises NAD, it must have some skin benefits
@@petrichor100 NO! Not at all! Even 500 mg of niacin is very dangerous. It will cause fainting and bleeding in the brain
That was a very informative video. I would be interested, however, in a video that discusses whether a person's HDL can be too high. For most of my adult life, my HDL has been at least 80 and often over 100. For example, my last three test results were 106. 114 and 111. I have tried to research what such high levels might indicate, but I have not really found anything meaningful. Perhaps this is too uncommon to justify its own video, but maybe there are other people out there with the same concern. Thank you for all the great health information!
Hello. Please see Dr. Berg's videos on cholesterol here: ruclips.net/user/DrEricBergDCsearch?query=cholesterol
-Dr. Berg's Support Team
I have had this same issue recently. Doing all the above 8. Keto and IF a year now.. HDL Usually around 80-85, LDL 75-80. My recent labs have HDL 128 LDL 103. Doctor is freaking out and wants me on a statin. First time in 54 years total cholesterol above 200. Dr. Berg, please do a video about if HDL can be too high. Searched videos but can’t find anything specific.
Does your family have a history of longevity? High levels of HDL are often associated with long life. Read Age Later.
@@Drberg I loved the Keto way of eating (did it for 2 yrs), however, after feeling great and losing all my intended weight loss, I had a niggling thought about my arteries and had a ct angiogram. Results not good. 69% blockage in LAD artery with the dangerous uncalcified plaque. Now I see this (March 2023) a study claiming it can cause blocked arteries. I'm on statins 40mg im afraid now. Be careful, you feel great but could be an unexploded time bomb
I did not appreciate that niacin flush because it also made my heart speed up in a scary way.
Tons of important and healthy infos! Thanks Dr. Berg.
Most welcome! Glad you found it useful!
I am 65.
5 months ago:
TG 227
HDL 41
A1C 5.8
After Keto
TG 57
HDL 60
A1C 5.8
Thank you.😇
There was no mention of what is a good number for HDL.
Been doing keto/low carb for over 6 yrs now and my bloodwork improved so much since then. My total cholesterol went slightly up from 192 to 210, ldl stayed about the same around 110, hdl went up from 54 to 93 and triglycerides plummeted from 145 to 47. My doctor who follows the “standard of care”protocols still wants me to take a statin to get my total & ldl numbers down. 🤔
Find a different doctor.
A year into keto. hdl went from 60's to 98. Don't care about ldl; look at TG/HDL ratio instead. Before keto, my ratio was as high as 1.7. Now it's down to 0.47. Doctors are still prescribing statin unnecessarily. Keto is the way to go.
Dont take the poison. You are doing great!
I'm going to try the Keto and, yea dump that doctor. Your blood work in on point!
Your Triglyceride/HDL ratio is way under 2. You're fine. If this doctor doesn't get something important like this do you really trust him with other health matters? They are expensive but maybe look for a " functional medical provider."
Thank you Dr. Berg.
Very good info
How much niacin is recommended?
I am having a hard time finding the answer to this question I may start taking it.
Thanks!