love love love this video Dr. Berg! I have been in ketosis for a year and I've lost 70 pounds. type 2 diabetes is gone! sleep apnea gone! acid reflux gone! joint pain gone! love this!
+downunder diva who the fuck brings agression you idiot?! can you read at all? I am absolutely thrill for her, do not misunderstand me, just wanted to simplyfy this thing by Berg is just an opinion, not a scientifically poven fact.
+Nagy György Krisztián Nagy Ahh....yes it is a scientifically proven fact lol Ketones aren't something he made up, ketosis is a state you can get your body into quite easily and its proven with a simple blood or urine test. When you are in a state of ketosis you use fat for fuel. It's not fairy stories, it's it's not some new fad, it's an actual medical fact, it's just that lay people and not just the scientific and medical community, are now finally realising how bad excess carbs can be for you, after generations of being told otherwise. I've been living Keto for about six weeks now, I've lost over seven kilos and my blood test are better than they have ever been, I may even get to come off my blood pressure meds next month and I have an auto immune disease that usually saps my energy but I've never had more energy. It's so good and yes..it is a scientific fact.
+Amanda Ramsey Hello Amanda, that is great news! I have questions about your macros. How have your values changed over the last year? Are you still in weight loss mode or maintenance phase. I am curious what long term ketosis maintenance looks like. I am in the process of adaptation right now (about one week in and starting to feel good, though my energy is still not back to normal). I am about 20 pounds overweight, though pretty fit and no history of metabolic issues. My intention is to maintain a state of ketosis indefinitely as sugar and carbs do not agree with my digestive system or my fitness requirements (endurance runner). Cheers.
I've been on this for 6 days an the change is amazing in this short time. No more food cravings,no more aching joints, no more bloating, way better sleep, more energy, i'm type 2 diabetic and my blood sugars have dropped to normal levels and i've lost weight. Amazed how simple it is once I got over the first 2 days where I had a headache. I'm also cooking with coconut oil and taking apple cider vinegar in water 2-3 times a day and only eating green leafy veg with my meat and eggs.
+retrorestore That is amazing that you are feeling great already. Good on you! I am in the process adaptation right now so I felt pretty crappy for a few days but I am definitely feeling good today (Day 5).
+AmesKtown I'm thinking of getting into it. Where did you get your meal ideas from? I haven't got hours to cook every day so short recipes would be perfect! Thanks.
***** Why not accept different diets work for different people. Do you sign a contract when you become a vegan where you promise to be a self righteous, uneducated twat wherever possible? What exactly is wrong with vinegar? Vegans eat vinegar too.
Love this vid. Thanks. About 7 months ago the doctor warned me of being overweight and having dangerously high BP. I went on a strict vegan, unprocessed food, diet. By the book, according to the conventional medical wisdom. Six months later, I weighed the same and had higher blood pressure. Then, went on a low-carb, high-fat diet for 3 weeks. Lost 10 pounds and BP already back to normal. I feel great. This is my diet, for life. Just do it.
+W.J. Kelly That's awesome that the keto diet worked so well for you! It's CRAZY that the vegan diet *increased* your blood pressure, though. Were you eating a bunch of fruit or something?? (Not that I'm an advocate for a vegan diet by any stretch of the imagination, but I'm just curious) :)
Can you tell when some one is giving you a line of Bull? (Although Technically, Consuming Soda and Donuts ,Beer and Pretzels is Vegan; He didn't go on a diet of fruits and vegetables, and no processed food and as a result have higher blood pressure....It's BS)
William Gabbert I think it's pretty easy to infer my level of skepticism from my comment. lol... he said he went strict vegan with no processed food (and although I'm always skeptical, I don't immediately conclude that someone is lying). That's why I asked if he was eating way too much fruit or something... or too many grains. Something had to be amiss if he was doing a strict vegan diet and increased his blood pressure.
W.J. Kelly Vegan who eats fried foods? Trans fat is what damages the body. I find the statement hard to believe to be honest. Recently went vegan no fired and I'm eating as much as I want and easily getting full from fibre rich foods. Cutting out dairy has been the best thing I've ever done. Most people are addicted to cheese and we can't admit it. Weight loss is slower then a low carb diet but I feel much better. I did low carb and I post weight but I felt sick all the time. It spoiled meat for me as I never found it as appealing from that day on. Quitting meat was easy. Quitting cheese is always challenging.
Another attribute of being in ketosis...mood stabilization, feeling happier, thinking more clearly, soft skin, strong soft hair, energy all day without dips in energy, sound sleep, nails and hair grow faster...ketosis is a game changer!
Small amount of animal protein with its natural fat as well as butter/ghee (such as eggs, chicken with skin, higher fat beef, etc.), lower your carbs (no fruit and eat veggies only), plant fats such as olive oil, coconut oil. Make sure you minimize foods that spike insulin. Wish I would have known about ketosis 30 years ago!.
Trev Barlow My sister is vegan and she literally gained weight while being on the diet (because she was hungry constantly and snacked on breads and potato chips and such). This one seems more promising because of its healthier, simpler approach (and the fact that you get to eat meat hA)
You remind me of Steve Carell. Excellent start of the keto explanation. This was over a year ago and now so many more experts are on board with supporting studies.
I just had my blood work done at work and have realized that if I don't do anything now, I will never be healthy. I have most of the bad symptoms that Ketosis helps with including PCOS. My mom just went through a horrible ordeal with cancer (please pray for mom) and now that is another thing on my list. I will try this for a few months and get my blood work done again. I have watched a few of your videos and had subscribed a while back, but today your video spoke directly to me. Thank you for breaking everything down and making everything seem doable. After mom got sick, she made me promise to take care of myself. Here's to keeping my promise and to a healthy me!
Saturated fats and cholesterol are not unhealthy as media wants us to believe. The bad part(it's actually good, else we would bleed internally, but we die anyway) is your body uses cholesterol to patch your veins and arteries that are damaged due to physical stress. Poor good guy cholesterol, being blamed for keeping you alive for another 5-8 years. Leaving the jokes aside, cholesterol patches the broken collagen bonds in your arteries. If you know someone with a heart disease, do a little research. You should be able to save their life. Useful words to google: EDTA chelation, collagen formation.
Thank you very much for this video. I recently started my journey into ketosis and my health has vastly improved. I'll be sure to share this with people I know.
Started this 15 days ago and this is amazing I lost 9lbs but better yet I feel great..... the energy is unreal ....58 years old and feel like i did when I was 40.
Hi Dr. Berg. I ran across your video and I can personally testify to your statements. I read ATKINS book a few years back and decided I needed to change. I chose the same meals every day to take the guess work out of what I was going to eat and ate it religiously for 2.5 months... I lost a total of 47 pounds and went from a 38 inch waist to a 32. I had blood work done every 30 days to track my cholesterol. My triglycerides dropped from 350 to 150, cholesterol from 336 to 128 (3 good to the bad cholesterol), and I completely changed. I started doing crossfit and kick boxing and I noticed my endurance went up rather than decrease. I have stayed in Ketosis for a very long time and love it. Wish all of you the best.
100% agree with this video, I wish the doctors at the hospitals would recommend such diets, but Hey what would be their benefits if people stay healthy. All they care about is making money
Following Dr Berg since March 1,2021. I don't think I am on ketosis but I am taking low carb for sure. I am confident to say than Life has been changed since that day. 1. Post lunch sleepiness disappeared on day 1. 2. Weight loss ( 64 kg to 58 kg now) 3. Body confidence improved 4. I had a chronic shoulder pain because of stress related muscle knots. It has not gone completely but I am feeling less pain. 5. Craving followed by mindless eating has been decreasing. 6. Blood pressure improved. My blood pressure medication decreased to half. 7. I am still struggling with diabetes, however I started to feel that I can reduce Metformin from 500 mg twice a day to once a day. Despite all positive experience, I still have some concerns. I hope Dr Berg will respond my queries. 1. Does keto diet damage my kidneys? 2. What are the extra precautions should be taken during keto diet and low carb diet by people with diabetes and hypertension? Thank you Dr Berg and Team, and fellow keto lovers. Sincerely, Samie Nepal
I love your videos, I have been on this diet and lost a lot of weight and feel great. Your videos are so easy to understand, will continue to watch each one that you make.
This video is very succinct and captures most of the info you need about the benefits of a LCHF diet. The transitional phase is something I experienced but it was pretty brief. I started low-carbing in early January 2016 and at this time, mid-March 2016, I've lost two stone/13kg/28lbs. Almost effortlessly it's felt like. One key thing that's happened to me is I've lost all of my cravings to snack and I rarely feel hungry. I don't even think about food in the same way anymore. I'm eating less and cooking more. I now *only* eat when I feel hungry. Try it.
So I've been on ketosis, lost about 15 lbs, no more acid reflux, no more tonsil stones (if you know what those are), and feeling more awake around 2pm. I love this diet so far.
0:37 Actually, professional athletes do not "far outrun and perform [better] on ketosis than on the carbo-loading." This is not my opinion; a paper published in a 2004 issue of Nutrition and Metabolism shows that ketones, a less efficient source of energy, had adverse effects and impeded optimal athletic performance. The paper noted that regular physical labor or recreational activity may not be impaired by a ketogenic diet, but those looking to improve athletic performance -- including weight lifters -- would experience limitations due to the low muscle glycogen levels that occur on such a plan.
I'm bulking on keto and in first days i lost 600-800 grams daily.I don't take suplements,i train hard 5 times a week ,harder than when i was on carbo.I keep carbo bellow 20g .I use the same weigths and reps x sets as in carbo period,i feel full of energy,i'm not hungry anymore.My muscles are tonic and stronger than before keto. Thx dr. Berg for your videos.Bodybuilding will accelerate ketosis,first time i entered ketosis in 24 hours, i went from carbo to 0 carbo ,i felt a little bad only on first day, little or none headache.Seems crazy but i lost 5 kg in the first seven days with hard work bodybuilding + keto.I need to refeed once a week now to not loose too much weight.Keto is a crazy thing.Everybody need to try it.The blood will be cleaner, the stress disapears,you will sleep better,the only problem keto food is not as tasty as "sugar" based food:((
Dr. Berg I'd like your 2 cents on my Cholesterol report. My GP went knuts. I started at 155lbs and went down to 150. I'm 6'1" male. Not on diet to lose weight, on this diet for increased focus and steady energy levels, achieved this somewhat. I was on Keto for for 3 months. My numbers: total cholesterol - 249 triglycerides - 44 HDL - 92 VLDL - 9 LDL 148. Not sure what baseline was, but it was lower on the LDL and total a couple years ago. I used kept blood tester daily, maintained ketosis with bacon, pork meatballs, eggs, Kerry Gold butter, heavy cream, coconut oil, and greens generally.
Hi, I had success with the ketosis diet once, and then I had trouble getting into ketosis the second time a few years later, and I gave up that time. It is worth mentioning that a reduction in calories for a day or two before you shift into the ketogenic diet will drastically speed up how fast you get into ketosis. After an intense workout can be the perfect time to start the shift. For a long time I thought it was just the shift to proteins, not knowing those residual carbs need to be burned off completely. Apple cider vinegar for a day or two before you start the diet is extremely helpful, for the reasons you've mentioned in your other vids. Thanks so much :)
Dr. Berg, I have type 2 diabetes and have been taking Metformin for a couple of years now. I have been on a reduced calorie diet for some time to aid me in my weight loss. Some three or four weeks ago I decided to change to the Ketosis diet to see if it would help me lose more weight. I was some 95 lbs over weight. On the old diet with Metformin my glucose would be (108 - 120) daily and on a bad day as high as (148 - 152). Within a couple of weeks on the Ketosis diet my glucose levels dropped to (83 - 89) my hunger cravings are totally gone, I no longer think of food and I am sleeping great again after years of bad sleeping. I decided to stop taking my Metformin for a few days and my glucose levels changed to about (94 - 102) which would seem to be better. I did not have any bad feeling at the lower glucose level and just wanted to see what would happen. My eating habits have total changed, my hunger is gone, and I'm losing weight once again. In fact I have trouble eating the 2300 calories based on a (5%, 25%, 70%) diet and usually end a day at around 1800 calories or less because I have met the (%5, 25%, 70%) requirements feeling totally satisfied. My question is about the Metformin, Should I be concerned about taking it with the lower glucose in the 80's ? It seems to be causing my glucose to drops an additional 10 points. Just looking for your opinion, my next Dr apt is in March. Thanks
I have a degree in nutrition and dietetics and there's no way this guy is a doctor. If he was he would know that ketosis is a dangerous, suboptimal state in which your body must use acids for fuel. During ketosis the natural neutral pH of your body becomes acidic, and your organs and systems are under great metabolic stress to keep up. This results in a slower metabolism, more cortisol production, and more fat storage the very minute you stop this diet. Of course you lose weight, you're starving your cells for glucose, the only fuel they can readily use. This "doctor" and his clients make the case that Inuit peoples ate a ketosis diet. Of course they did. There is nothing to eat but whales and seals in subzero temperatures. Fat and protein was all they had to survive. Dr. Berg fails to mention that the inuit people have the highest prevalence of type 2 diabetes of all ethnic groups. Here's a quote on the function of ketosis in the body: "...the livers ability to deliver ketone bodies to peripheral tissues such as the brain and muscles is an important mechanism for providing fuel in periods of starvation. In short, it is the lesser of two evils." (Gropper S, Smith J. Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism.) The effects of long term ketosis are extremely dangerous, and even deadly. On a ketosis diet ketones accumulate in your blood, and your body becomes more and more acidic until you enter a state called ketoacidosis. The result of ketoacidosis is extreme metabolic disturbance, coma, and death (2% to 5%). If you want to lose weight see a registered dietitian who understands the science of food and the metabolism. Don't put yourself at risk listening to this quack. I am taking the time to write this post because today my little sister who is 21 called me and wanted to start this diet because of the terrible misinformation that is being provided to the public by this so called doctor. Luckily her brother is a dietitian who can protect her from misinformation like this. For everyone else, do your research and don't think there's an easy, exercise free way to be healthy. Just eat the right amount of healthy foods, exercise, drink water and enjoy your life. There is no big secret, and if there is ketosis is not it.
I would suggest you revisit, challenge and question the science of the day that your degree in nutrition is based on. The tide is turning on what was previously considered the conventional wisdom. This is happening in the scientific and medical fraternity. How do you explain this guys experience.... W.J Kelly (above) "..About 7 months ago the doctor warned me of being overweight and having dangerously high BP. I went on a strict vegan, unprocessed food, diet. By the book, according to the conventional medical wisdom. Six months later, I weighed the same and had higher blood pressure. Then, went on a low-carb, high-fat diet for 3 weeks. Lost 10 pounds and BP already back to normal. I feel great. This is my diet, for life. Just do it."
Sneaky Pete same as me sneaky Pete, I've eaten keto for about a week and a half, steady energy all day, I fall asleep faster and I stay asleep all night, even with insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea, I've cut all the processed crap. I suffer from congenital anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome and low thyroid so I'm usually very low energy; I took a three hour walk last Sunday. three weeks ago I couldn't have managed one hour without a break. I could never keep up with my friend before; now I outstrip my hyperactive terrier. my skin is clearing up and I've already started losing weight. my cravings for crap food are almost completely gone. I feel so satisfied by my meals. I just took my blood pressure; it's 120/72, it used to range from 130/85 - 150/100, and if I was sick in pain or under stress, its been up to 200/100-110 before.
I am diabetic. My A1c has been up and down for years. Lately, have been trying to do this WOE without a great amount of success. I doing OK but know I could do much better. In June I went out of town for a family emergency and was gone almost 2 months. When I returned I had my blood tested and my A1c was 10.3. I was not surprised since I was out of my environment and the meals being provided were anything but healthy. I basically gave up trying knowing I would be returning home soon and would get back on the wagon. Needless to say my bloodwork upon my return was not good. 10.3 and showed everything was off the chart. My Primary, knowing my history, bought into my explantion/story to a degree. She would go along with my diet plans but she also put me on Lantus SoloStar (insulin) 30 units nightly. I started eating LCHF right away. In the interim between A1c tests, I stuck to the WOE. I don't believe I ever reached Ketosis because I didn't have significant weight loss in the 90 days between labs. I lost about 10 lbs which I attributed to just eating better in general. Then I went back for my labs in October. My A1c had dropped to 7.0. Not perfect, but if you're a diabetic you know you're on the right track. I guess I just want others to know that there is merit in this woe. Not only did my A1c drop but my triglycerides went way down and my cholesterol dropped. It's now the holiday season and I will admit, I am struggling. I will be checking back in with my Primary in the middle of January. I know I will struggle between now and then but I am determined to keep with this. FYI... My daily medications include: Lantus/Solostar 30units Metformin HCL ER 1000 2xdaily, Simvastatin 40mg, Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 160mg/12.5mg
The Inuits probably had a ketogenic diet but they lived in a very unpolluted environment. It is recorded they had huge livers and bladders to cope with the fat and protein. However they were healthy. The Hunza on the other hand had a mineral rich (from the water) simple diet of fruits vegetables, a bit of chicken, natural yoghurt probably more like kefir. It is doubtful they were in ketosis but lived to be 135 years. The common factor....NO added sugar....and in the case of the Inuits high OMEGA 3 and both had very mineral rich diets also the Hunza walked up to 10 miles every single day. They also had no stress or pollution. I am not sure you should talk about lowered cancer risk. Dr Atkins studied his diets on cancer patients without LONG term success and that is the key. You did say risk I appreciate and not cure.... you need to be very wary of thinking ketogenic provide a LONG term CURE for cancer. Ketosis is very damaging to the kidneys...YOU did not mention this...our kidneys are not adapted to this diet. Also proteins have been scientifically shown to raise insulin significantly. So I have to say...I am confused by all this. I think putting your body into LONG TERM ketosis is very unhealthy....plus you will stink!! Doctors do NOT like to see ketones in the urine of patients
The1RobynHode Thank you...I think this is what I said...protein stimulates insulin production....I see what you mean about atkins tho...he did not realise that the protein was also a stimulant. It is hard I would imagine to really consume the fat without protein unless you were just adding in loads of coconut oil....cheese still has lactose most of the time and yoghurt. Like you say, as I see it it would be super hard to stay in ketosis all the time. I hope I have understood you correctly.
The1RobynHode WOW that takes some discipline. Are you doing this for fat burning reasons only (sorry if you don't want to answer that I totally understand!). I think it sounds Ok as a short term protocol but in the long term I fear very unsustainable. It is just too rigid a protocol for the majority of people to follow and I would still be concerned about the LONG not the SHoRt term effect; especially in the light of the anti-cancer theory as this would really need to be a life time protocol
The1RobynHode I think further studies of vitamin K2 and artery decalcification is one to watch and I agree with the Apple Cider. Do you distinguish glucose from fructose from fruit in your anti-cancer theory? I agree totally with the fat ratios; and environment and the production of xenoestrogens too. I am not convinced about the sugar/cancer connection wholly....I think the problem is more refined sugar feeds candida which may lead to metabolic disruption? So sugar is implicated but perhaps more probiotics would balance this rather than, say, eliminating fruit. There should be more scientific/government study behind this...trouble is there is too much threat to the economy, so I feel there are political forces against us really getting to the truth!!! Thank you for all your input
The1RobynHode I am very interested in what you have to say here...and your science makes sense to me but I am not a scientist. However this goes against the American Diabetic Society's recommendations to reduce dietary fat in the prevention of fatty liver and subsequent diabetes. I highly respect the videos of Michael Greger as he does seem to refer to unbiased and unsponsored data and his video "diabetes is a disease of fat toxicity" (and that this is caused by dietary fat)....I guess you do not agree with at all!? I think this seemingly conflicting scientific finding...on what are effectively the main macro nutrients is just very bewildering to me. I am a nutritionist but not a scientist and really like to rely on the science....and when this is at variance it is hard to offer advice. Thank you so much for your input...I really do appreciate what you have had to say
The1RobynHode I am not disputing at all what you say...just saying that Michael Greger always refers to the latest research which he states is always unbiased and unsponsored....It makes way more sense it is a sugar intolerance issue to me, a lay person. My grand mother had diabetes and Ihave PCOS with insulin issues (although not diabetic). I am sorry for your loss and circumstance. I hope any wrong science that any society is using is quickly rectified. Btw...my friend has diabetes and I gave him both a high dose of Alpha Lipoid Acid and Cinnamon and he is now classified as not diabetic (with not too much change to diet and a bit more exercise)....but I class this as a state of remission not a cure and his levels were not excessively high in the first place!!!
I have been doing the LCHF diet for one month now. I have lost 15 pounds and I have so much more energy now. It's amazing. I stay under 20 grams of carbs per day and try to get 75 to 80 percent of my calories from healthy fats. All of my carbs come from vegetables, a few from dairy. I take in roughly 80 grams of protein per day. All of the glucose your body needs is created from protein. Your body doesn't need carbohydrates to function. Since your body is burning fat for energy instead of sugar you don't have to worry about storing fat in your body unless you're eating an insane amount of calories per day. I thought this diet sounded crazy at first but I did alot of research before I started. I can say from personal experience the benefits are amazing and that is how I feel now.
My father just died after going on a ketosis diet. Be warned. This doctor speaks of none of the dangers. Ketoacidosis- sudden death. My whole family is devastated by this.
You say unlimited vegetables. Which is great! BUT aren't there vegetables high in carbs like beets, carrots, yams, etc. Shouldn't there be a limit to these carb wise? Also, how much protein in each meal. And can you do a chart like you did with the how much fat video, of samples of proteins e.g. How many eggs, how much chicken, fish, etc. Or does it matter? Thank you.
I've been Keto for a very short time and I have already seen improvements . I am hypoglycemic and I have not had 1 episode of blood sugar drops since eating this way . I was also very swollen and have noticed a dramatic difference. Also I have pcos and have seen acne I had on my arms start to disappear . And also all sugar cravings have left and also my BIG appetite has left too! And not to mention love seeing that scale move . I was having a hard losing weight due to pcos. But not anymore! And I'm also not as tired as I was before starting Keto .
Hello Dr Berg, I recently subscribed to your channel and am thoroughly enjoying it. I have had digestive issues for past 30 yrs that have worsened in the past 3 yrs. I'm working with a naturopath now to find some solutions. One of the things she suggests is ultra preventitive vitamins. Every time I have those I get severe acidity. So am stuck with Centrum for now. Any thoughts?
Thnx so much. Yes I'm on gluten free and dairy free diet for past few weeks. In addition, can't do any raw fruits and veggies, that tends to increase gut motility, so need a good multivitamin.
Been on this "diet" for 30 days and it is awesome. My endurance playing racquetball initially decreased the first 2 weeks, but then exceeded by far my prior ability. I'm 51 and feel 20 again. All pains are gone in back and neck, energy is steady and mind is clear and focused. The only negative is I don't fall asleep right away like I used to, but not a big deal. Don't plan on going back to carbs in this lifetime.
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I've been doing this since 1 Oct and have already lost 12lbs in like six days. I'm drinking plenty of water and I'm motivated in ways I never thought possible. All your videos are invaluable resources.
Dear respectable dr .. Thank you so much for the valuable data you offer Can i ask sir ? Is there is some thing like keto vegan diet am not fond of animal proteins . Thank you sir
It just cant happen , i was vegan and now im on my 8 day of ketogenic diet and the energy my hair my skin its all sooooo goooddd of course that u have to take your sodium magnessium for sure , try the alkaline ketogenic diet and then tell how is it going, im peruvian but im triying you to understand me xddd hope u have a nice day and the ketogenic diet its all! if u dont want to eat animal then eat eggs bc is the perfect protein i always eat it, fo breakfast 3 boiled eggs with olive oil extra virgin 2 tablespoons some olives and my precious avocado , u can eat it with parsley and cilantro and it wsill taste sooo goood ma bro , hope u have a nice day ! I will be ketogenico all my life its just amazing *o*
Thk you Doc. I was diagnosed with insulin resistance recently. So I immediately changed my foods as soon as I could. I’m glad for my changes…..and your videos educate me about possible temporary phases. I felt light headed today….so I will increase some sea salt for a while. Am eating low carb and more protein. So it was helpful to hear your comments. I am subscribed. Ahna
probably the studies on it dating back to 1920s. also, a huge study was recently released on long term ketosis...the debate is over...this diet works and is super super healthy for most people.
that's what i wonder. if this is a lifelong diet. are there people today that have been eating like this for decades? i thought that this was a short term diet (i am not informed on the topic, just began my research)
I personally have recently made some diet changes that have really been beneficial, like you stated, eating only grass fed meat and eating more eggs in morning. I use only free range organic eggs because it is what the chickens were able to do natuarally- walk, not sit in a cage and eat a manmade concoction of what man says is good for chickens and cheap. I also drink green organic vegetable juice. So my diet isn't restrictive of meats and eggs, but I add lots of vegetables, and restrict sugars.
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I've researched a lot on ketogenic diet and Dr. Berg is on point, precise and provides key highlights of ketosis. What people must be careful of though is that this is not a just high-fat diet. You must be selective to lower PUPA to lower pro-inflammatory fat, eat adequate fibers, and this is not a carb elimination diet (intake up to 60 g carb/day). If you eat bacon fat, lots of protein (excess turn to glucose), and don't intake vital balanced nutrients, your body will suffer along with compromised thyroid and liver functions. People tend to criticize ketogenic diet without fully understanding the science behind it. HOWEVER, I believe ketosis is great for therapeutic resets but not the best for long-term commitment for most people. As long as you don't have a severe metabolic disease, it may be best to gradually reintroduce and up the carbs to the tolerable level after your insulin sensitivity improves to minimize inflammatory excess carb and to utilize various source of energy available to keep your system working optimally. I always come back to "everything in moderation."
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Dr Berg says that on Ketosis athletes can perform better than carb loading, then why do people like Scott Jurek and ultramarathon runnear the best ones or the record holders mostly are vegetarian or vegans and not Keto people, some go on Keto for training but then for the race the load up on carbs and have masses of amounts of energy, the body suddenly changes its fuel source.
So your example is a hand full of vegan athletes that are all probably on high grade steroids like the rest of professional athletes and then ignore the large majority of elite athletes who are not vegan and are adapting keto diets at a high rate? Vegans love playing the semantic game.
I am on week 3 keto IF learning all the way. Down 8bs. I don't particularly like vegetables so i made a soup of them. Roasted the veg with olive oil and herbs to taste. Salt n papper. Absolutely delicious. I can get lots more veg in this way. I have stocked my cupboard with keto friendly alternatives such as monk sugar almond and coconut flour as well as other things. I do not recommend the keto bars all on line they are not great. I suggest make your own treats. I have bought 3 keto cook books. I have found a new REVERENCE for food. I am so glad to have escaped a very unhealthy sugar addiction. Feeling better, cleaner.
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That's not really true, ketosis can really ramp up your cholesterol and inflammation levels if you don't approach it correctly...Burning meat and fats causes a lot of AGE's no?
+k lz Yeah I think so, I ate a lot of saturated fat and it caused me quite a bit of inflammation leading to really high serum cholesterol levels. My approach now is to focus on whole foods only and never to cook food past 100'C. I'd recommend flax, chia, almonds, peanuts, some boiled salmon/eggs, olives for fats. You can have around 30 olives for the same amount of calories in one TBSP of olive oil, plus you get a whole host of other nutrients in the whole olive. Of course that's just my experience, you might be different. I don't know the best approach, I just know that for me a keto diet of high sat fat caused ridiculously high cholesterol levels, albeit my HDL was high and my TRI very low.
+k lz I think that's a really good idea. I don't even think Saturated fat is inherently bad (like coconut oil), the trouble arises when you cook it at high temperatures. That's why it's easier for me to just stick to whole foods and boil up a soup for dinner. It's my pleasure to help, good luck!
+Keto Calisthenics AGE = Advanced GLYCATION Endproducts. Glycation is the process by which glucose binds to proteins within the body rendering them damaged or useless. So explain how that glucose comes from saturated fat?
I've been on the Ketogenic diet for 2 years. I first tried it to lose 30 lbs and within 45 days had accomplished my task. While following the diet, I noticed increased energy, brain function, as well as improved cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose levels. Since that time I've helped numerous people lose as much as 120 lbs and have assisted over a dozen people with reducing bood glucose and getting them off diabetes medicine and insulin. I'm normally a skeptic and don't subscribe to fads, but I am completely sold on this way of life and until a doctor can show why it's detrimental to my health will continue to support and advocate the Ketogenic lifestyle.
America needs more doctors like you. I stopped going to my doctor because all they ever do is perscribe medication to treat symptoms. Instead of getting to the root of what's causing the symptoms, they mask the problem without ever resolving it. What more people need to be aware of is that our bodies need to heal, and through diet and nutrition is the way to go.
also ketosis is a state of starvation, you're losing weight because of that.. its not healthy at all, i know people who actually developed allergies from being on keto for months on end. why can't people go back to basics and eat a balanced diet and exercise..
***** meat turns into glucose.... ok man. Carbs give you the energy needed to burn body fat, you can't train properly on ketosis as its a form of sickness; starvation. Its just easy to sell... i eat very high carb moderate protien.. i lost 8kg and have ridiculous energy. Ive also done low carb, its a miserable existance.. yes it will make you lose wieght but you have no energy, no vitality and poor brain function. Just try high carb and see how amazing you will feel! Please sheeple!
Did you do low carb with or without caffiene?? You felt drowzy because you just threw your body a huge diet change.. you will feel weird for a week or so than you begin to feel great.. i felt drowzy and bloated but it balanced out in the end and i just feel amazing all the time, digestion is great also. Show me a fit athletic low carb success and ill do some thinking
***** why are you so butthurt?? Show me any natural elite level athlete performing on ketosis.. there isn't any. You don't need to starve yourself to lose weight, actually live a lethargic pathetic life, its your choice.
***** i did paleo low carb for 3 months.. i lost a lot of fat and got to about 8%bf. However if i didn't have caffiene i would be tired all the time, lethargic... energy levels were always quite low and i just wasn't living an abundant high energy life. So i made the decision, more energy no abs, or abs and no energy. I pumped my carbs up gained about 8kg then slowly came back down. Its beens a bit over a year and im at 10%bf, way more energy much fitter and most importantly better more vibrant quality of life. So i have tried, thats my story. Have you tried high carbing??
When eating a low carb or ketogenic diet, you have to make sure you're getting enough potassium. A high potassium low carb diet is a smart way to control your weight and stay healthy. Eating foods that are low in carbohydrates and sugars while high in potassium can be difficult to maintain. Leafy green vegetables are a good example of foods that are high in potassium, low in sugars and low in net carbs.
Clay Hawker a lot of these people buy this shit little do they release all the macros are important and the high protein bs is just a way to sell people powders for millions and millions of dollar's
Clay and BmoreBirds22, i'd like to learn more from you- Can you show scientific evidence that has explained that carbs is A MUST and ESSENTIAL for optimized and good body performance? Like how it works with other hormones and so on. By the way, I'm not really sure what "Whole food carbs" mean since I'm not in America and I guess this term is used there. Is it like veggetables? If yes- Eric is not suggesting to not eat them. He's suggesting to get quite a lot of them. It's just that people should eliminate sugar intake (Processed 100% and possibly fructose stuff) and carbohydrates like bread, pasta, potatoes and stuff like that, if I'm not wrong. And another question- do you have any evidence/proof/experience that ketones is worse source of energy? Like... If you do everything correctly with ketosis, that you'll still feel less energetic?
Good deprogramming. Thank you. I tried being a vegan twice over the years and it didn't work for me. We each have to find our own way. I lost 10 dress sizes several years ago on the Atkins plan. Starting the ketogenic plan a few days ago and already feeling better and know the weight will come off. Cravings gone. It isn't a matter of right or wrong, it's a matter of what's right or wrong for me. This works for me and with all the new knowledge I will be successful for life. Thank God.
***** Chiropractic schools do not rigorously teach research methods, statistical theory, nor the life sciences (e.g. physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry...). This usually makes them quacks that cannot properly understand scientific literature, and are thus prone to saying and believing wacky things. Not all MDs even have the proper training to think scientifically (usually lacking in statistical/research method theory). Most MDs have training on memorizing some even have arts degrees before doing getting into medicine. The smart observer should realize his training is limited and take his words with a grain of salt.
After being significantly ill for the majority of the past 23 years, and searching for what helps me feel better, I believe I can say by observation alone that diets must be individualized. What some people thrive on, others do not. If you're healthy in body and brain eating whole grains and beans, good for you, I cannot say the same. Stick with what works for you, and reserve your judgment on those who choose otherwise.
I've seen it. I've seen people start this diet. Less than 3 months later they're in and out of the hospital. This guy is selling it to make money. Not to look after your health
@@vuhies2424 WARNING if your diabetic and you given " FORXIGA" you could die ! asked Dr Burg, he asst replied ....his NOT A DR .........tell you everything!!!!
These are short-term effects. Do we know the long-term effects of prolonged ketosis, whether it's good or bad? How do we know what will happen to our brains in the long-term without enough glucose? There are no long-term ketosis studies.
I know it is helping me and I am grateful. So excited my first order is arriving today. Can't wait for your products to be available in Canada. Thank you.
I've been on keto diet for 27 days straight. I think I got out of ketosis twice because first time I had a lot of cherries for a snack and the second time I had 3 beers throughout the whole evening. I don't measure my ketones, but I think that I got back in ketosis both time sooner than what initial period took. Now an honest opinion about keto? Just try it for yourself. First few days are tough because of diarrhea and excessive sweating (at least that was it in my case) and also a headache sometimes. I lost 7kg of which is 5kg of water probably. My energy levels are always the same throughout the day, no brain fogs and I can always concentrate on my tasks and I'm even more communicative at my work or when talking with people in general. This is my new way of eating!
I lost 6 1/2 pounds in my first week. I did the 16/8 and HIIT. im maintaining a caloric a deficit. I am a stage 3b colon cancer patient. I'm trying to survive. thank you good doctor...
I've been doing this for almost 2 months. I feel awesome now but not in the beginning. I know now that I was not eating enough fat. I was confusing a low fat diet with my Keto eating which was a bad idea. I lost about 25 lbs so far and I plan to apply this type of eating for rest of my long life!!!!
brilliant. I lost 5 stone in 8 months. I know alot of people are going to say that's unhealthy or it's dangerous , what I'm saying is that it worked for me and my results show that I'm a glucose intolerant. no bad as I am supposed to have type 2 diabetes. so in my case I felt 10 years younger. and every test I have are all good . hard lifestyle to start but once your into it brilliant. your body will help you too . I don't know how but it knows what is good for itself and puts you in the same mind set as giving up smoking. try it
This video explains it all very well. I started the diet after a 16 hour fast. I felt extra energy and lack of appetite afterwards so I did a workout. After that I was hooked. I was off and running with my new diet plan.
Excellent information! My wife and I have been on a low carb lifestyle for quite a while now and we're finally tweeking the fat to protein ratio. Since we've reduced the protein and increased the fat, the last phase of weight loss is finally taking place. I now weigh less than I did when I was in high school, I roller-blade every day, and feel better than ever. Did I mention I'm 63? I have to admit, it's not easy at times, especially growing up loving desserts, but even that can be modified to fit the program. Good health and a long life to all!
I've been working out and using ketones since Feb 17. Feb 17 - 229 lbs April 19 - 197 lbs This is from minimum excercise and a low cal/carb diet. daily caloric intake averages 400-1100 calories. mostly vegetables, fish, and nuts. Dr Berg is telling the truth, folks. Im living it and seeing results. Will Long term use of Ketones harm the body, Dr Berg?
From years of traditional meal planning and prepping, I have been conditioned to think that our bodies need carbs. The more I research the ketogenic diet and the many health benefits associated with it, I am looking forward to making the transition. Thanks Dr. Berg for the information!
Just started a steak and eggs diet for weight loss and my sister told me it was a Ketos diet and it seems she right but after watching this video I'm more excited about continuing because I have bad inflammation and PCOS and if this helps those then I'm all in, Thank you for the vid!
I am trying this protocol and lost 5.2 pounds the first week even before fully embracing the low carb piece. I did find myself with the keto flu yesterday but increased minerals via min-col, liquid magnesium and an Ebson salt soak. All is well now.
I've been following this trend for 3 weeks on my own. I didn't know what ketosis was, I was scared because I didn't feel hungry on this diet plan, I had no food cravings..found out this was due to ketosis. I wouldn't consume sugar, drank lots of water and minimized my carbs, when I did eat carbs to excersise it was wheat bread or whole grain brown rice...combining ketosis with gym work outs is amazing.
I am one week in Ketosis. The first time I couldn't handle Keto Flu coming off a high carb raw vegan diet. The vegan diet made me gain a lot of fat very quickly but I did feel energized. I switched to a paleo diet and with a lot of lifting / swimming / cardio and lost 50 pounds. My weight has stayed around 220 (18% BF) for 9 months. I am a very active bodybuilder but I am also an endomorph which makes it very difficult for me to get lean. My brain began working very well and I have lost 5 pounds quickly. I may have been raising my insulin and cortisol way too high. My food cravings are gone and I have no desire to get off of this diet whatsoever. I also feel like I don't need to buy as much food since fat is a better bang for your buck (9 calories per gram) but some of this food is very expensive! I don't care though! Thanks Dr. Berg.
Dam. This just reinforces what I've learned in the last two weeks. I've cut carbs and pumping up my fat intake and I've lost 1.5kg in the last week and I feel great. Seem to have so much more energy. This really sheds some light on why. Really great video. Thanks.
So, I know someone, who was diagnosed with Diabetes.... He had an A1C of 13.5 and his bloodsugar was 202.... He is over 60 years old... The doctor started him on 2 850 Metformins a day... He started intermittent fasting of about 16 till 20 hours, cut out all of the sugars, outside of a quart of yogurt of 10 grams of sugar, then he ate a big piece of cheese and a big salad.... That all during the time he would eat... His bloodsugar dropped to around 110... How does he know whether this is the result of dieting and fasting or if it is the result of the 2 tablets of Metformin? Which one should get the credit? They didn't do any testing of his insulin levels.... He was on the high sugar, because of 10 months of a political situation in the country followed by rigid quarantine to avoid COVID.... During that time, he ate a lot of junk....
I have been on this deit since August 9th 2015 (today is Oct 5th) and I have been feeling fantastic! I have no inflammation. I sleep like a rock. And although I haven't been losing a ton of weight, I HAVE been losing inches. Once I was able to get through 2 weeks without carbs, it got much easier. and I am eating all the foods we were taught not to eat. Bacon, whole eggs, butter, full fat sour cream. Everything that I love. Feeling great and excited about food again! Ketomazing!
Hey Doc you’re right about the rapid loss of water and fat making you lightheaded. I’ve been lightheaded with vertigo and going to eat more salt to hopefully balance that back out.
I went on hflc and absolutely no refined sugar early this week. I can smell ketosis in my urine, I have more energy than ever, I can't sleep more than 4 hours and I'm flying all over, on fire like superman on crack, All of my arthritis symptoms are gone, my bones dont hurt anymore, I feel like a stud and 25 years younger @ 44, I have no troubles with peeing or #2, I also am drinking bulletproof coffee, eating eggs that taste great cooked in coconut oil, and having a much better feeling about myself. It is only for those who really want it but I will NEVER go back to processed crap and carb foods that made me tired all the time. My body was in toxic shock and now I fully know it. Rock on and stay out of my way cuz I'm haulin ass!
Cyclists may go into keytosis when cycling beyond two hours. the only time people notice that I have lost weight is when I have ridden three days a week for a season. It would be nice to know what amount of sugar can be enjoyed and still be overall in the keytosis state.
Do you guys(Westerners) know about “ghee”. Ghee is made from butter. I think it is a very good fat. Below is how we make ghee in India. 1) Milk from cow/bison is boiled hot 2) After milk is cooled down, add a tea spoon of curd(this is called curd seeding). 3) In South Indian weather, curd seeded milk turns curd in 6-9 hours. 4) Once curd is formed add some water and make buttermilk out of it. 5) During making of butter milk, like in centrifuge process, low density and high density particles separate. That low density part floats as butter on top of butter milk. 6) Collect all that butter and heat it at slightly high temperature roughly about an hour and half. Ghee is formed. It’s pure fat and very yummy.
Oh my goodness! Thank you soooo much for making this video! Not only did you convey these facts throughly, but you did so in an amazingly clear and concise manner. I am sharing this video right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have tried so many times to explain these things to my mother in law, and other family members, but unfortunately I did not seem to get through, it is my hope that with your video we can finally turn our health around. :)
Hey Dr Berg. Thank you for sharing. I was diagnosed with narcolepsy and ketogenic diet is the only thing that reduces my symptoms. Its a little hard diet but it is worth. Still getting used to it 100%. :) Thank you for the info
I've been in Keto for 3 weeks already lost 10.2pounds I know could've lost even more but I kind of cheated the 4th of july so getting back from that killed my process my advice to you don't let the carbs cravings get to you trust me after a while you won't even want carbs at all other than from vegetables. When you feel the need to eat carbs eat a fat bomb or something with fat and drink lots of water it will make it go away. This diet is amazinggg I feel great, not depressive anymore and I am always pumped to workout from all the energy I have.
I struggled with obesity since a very young age. Paid thousands of dollars and haven't received a fraction of the information Dr. Eric Berg provides. Thank you so much!
Dear Dr Berg, I'm a huge fan of you... I'm on ketosis for a week now, and it's absolutely marvellous. I want to stay on it as long as possible. For how long should I continue the diet? Is there any long term negative effect?
I know exactly why I was sick with gestational diabetes, I believe two times only have record of it being one time, now I’m 47 and because I didn’t fast before my blood work they overlooked my blood sugar being 146 I’m not pregnant. I don’t know if you still or reply to your comments but I’m sick at 47, with this diagnosis they call chronic pain syndrome however I feel that it’s mostly inflammation that is causing most of my body pain and back pain ( my entire back) I have DDD in my cervical area and I have bulged discs in my lumbar area. So I’m praying that the keto diet helps me to feel at least a little better!
How are ketones utilized by cells? When running on sugar, insulin will permit the absorption of nutrients. When on ketones, insulin is minimal. So...how do the cells get ketones inside?
love love love this video Dr. Berg! I have been in ketosis for a year and I've lost 70 pounds. type 2 diabetes is gone! sleep apnea gone! acid reflux gone! joint pain gone! love this!
+downunder diva I'd like to welcome you to a group on fb called "LCHF-Low Carb High Fat" this is a group of people where we follow this diet!
+Amanda Ramsey what a funny thing Amanda! Vegan high carb low fat diet did the same to me. Who can judge now?
+downunder diva who the fuck brings agression you idiot?! can you read at all? I am absolutely thrill for her, do not misunderstand me, just wanted to simplyfy this thing by Berg is just an opinion, not a scientifically poven fact.
+Nagy György Krisztián Nagy Ahh....yes it is a scientifically proven fact lol Ketones aren't something he made up, ketosis is a state you can get your body into quite easily and its proven with a simple blood or urine test. When you are in a state of ketosis you use fat for fuel. It's not fairy stories, it's it's not some new fad, it's an actual medical fact, it's just that lay people and not just the scientific and medical community, are now finally realising how bad excess carbs can be for you, after generations of being told otherwise.
I've been living Keto for about six weeks now, I've lost over seven kilos and my blood test are better than they have ever been, I may even get to come off my blood pressure meds next month and I have an auto immune disease that usually saps my energy but I've never had more energy. It's so good and yes..it is a scientific fact.
+Amanda Ramsey Hello Amanda, that is great news! I have questions about your macros. How have your values changed over the last year? Are you still in weight loss mode or maintenance phase. I am curious what long term ketosis maintenance looks like.
I am in the process of adaptation right now (about one week in and starting to feel good, though my energy is still not back to normal). I am about 20 pounds overweight, though pretty fit and no history of metabolic issues. My intention is to maintain a state of ketosis indefinitely as sugar and carbs do not agree with my digestive system or my fitness requirements (endurance runner). Cheers.
I've been on this for 6 days an the change is amazing in this short time. No more food cravings,no more aching joints, no more bloating, way better sleep, more energy, i'm type 2 diabetic and my blood sugars have dropped to normal levels and i've lost weight.
Amazed how simple it is once I got over the first 2 days where I had a headache. I'm also cooking with coconut oil and taking apple cider vinegar in water 2-3 times a day and only eating green leafy veg with my meat and eggs.
+retrorestore That is amazing that you are feeling great already. Good on you!
I am in the process adaptation right now so I felt pretty crappy for a few days but I am definitely feeling good today (Day 5).
+retrorestore good for you man nice to hear you are such a go getter
+AmesKtown I'm thinking of getting into it. Where did you get your meal ideas from? I haven't got hours to cook every day so short recipes would be perfect! Thanks.
Mike
You can search the internet. I do a fair amount of batch cooking on my days off and I do spend a fair amount cooking because I like it.
***** Why not accept different diets work for different people. Do you sign a contract when you become a vegan where you promise to be a self righteous, uneducated twat wherever possible?
What exactly is wrong with vinegar? Vegans eat vinegar too.
When you're in ketosis, you can feel it. That's when my mind is the clearest.
Wow!😃
So true
Love this vid. Thanks. About 7 months ago the doctor warned me of being overweight and having dangerously high BP. I went on a strict vegan, unprocessed food, diet. By the book, according to the conventional medical wisdom. Six months later, I weighed the same and had higher blood pressure. Then, went on a low-carb, high-fat diet for 3 weeks. Lost 10 pounds and BP already back to normal. I feel great. This is my diet, for life. Just do it.
+W.J. Kelly That's awesome that the keto diet worked so well for you! It's CRAZY that the vegan diet *increased* your blood pressure, though. Were you eating a bunch of fruit or something?? (Not that I'm an advocate for a vegan diet by any stretch of the imagination, but I'm just curious) :)
Can you tell when some one is giving you a line of Bull?
(Although Technically, Consuming Soda and Donuts ,Beer and Pretzels is Vegan; He didn't go on a diet of fruits and vegetables, and no processed food and as a result have higher blood pressure....It's BS)
William Gabbert I think it's pretty easy to infer my level of skepticism from my comment. lol... he said he went strict vegan with no processed food (and although I'm always skeptical, I don't immediately conclude that someone is lying). That's why I asked if he was eating way too much fruit or something... or too many grains. Something had to be amiss if he was doing a strict vegan diet and increased his blood pressure.
W.J. Kelly Vegan who eats fried foods? Trans fat is what damages the body. I find the statement hard to believe to be honest. Recently went vegan no fired and I'm eating as much as I want and easily getting full from fibre rich foods. Cutting out dairy has been the best thing I've ever done. Most people are addicted to cheese and we can't admit it. Weight loss is slower then a low carb diet but I feel much better. I did low carb and I post weight but I felt sick all the time. It spoiled meat for me as I never found it as appealing from that day on. Quitting meat was easy. Quitting cheese is always challenging.
Congratulations. Good for you!
I had a huge cyst on my ovary and I did intermittent fasting
It is gone now.
😀 Sooo happy for you!
Plz elaborate how to do intermittent fasting
@@dipalipawar9892 learn how to stay without food or snacks for 12 to 16 hours without food... I ber you, you will be superb good
Another attribute of being in ketosis...mood stabilization, feeling happier, thinking more clearly, soft skin, strong soft hair, energy all day without dips in energy, sound sleep, nails and hair grow faster...ketosis is a game changer!
Small amount of animal protein with its natural fat as well as butter/ghee (such as eggs, chicken with skin, higher fat beef, etc.), lower your carbs (no fruit and eat veggies only), plant fats such as olive oil, coconut oil. Make sure you minimize foods that spike insulin. Wish I would have known about ketosis 30 years ago!.
Vegans say the exact same thing.
Trev Barlow My sister is vegan and she literally gained weight while being on the diet (because she was hungry constantly and snacked on breads and potato chips and such). This one seems more promising because of its healthier, simpler approach (and the fact that you get to eat meat hA)
Ditto @green pastures 👍....Feeling happier....high levels of energy, soft skin and hair .....above all no food cravings ☺
You remind me of Steve Carell.
Excellent start of the keto explanation. This was over a year ago and now so many more experts are on board with supporting studies.
I just had my blood work done at work and have realized that if I don't do anything now, I will never be healthy. I have most of the bad symptoms that Ketosis helps with including PCOS. My mom just went through a horrible ordeal with cancer (please pray for mom) and now that is another thing on my list. I will try this for a few months and get my blood work done again. I have watched a few of your videos and had subscribed a while back, but today your video spoke directly to me. Thank you for breaking everything down and making everything seem doable. After mom got sick, she made me promise to take care of myself. Here's to keeping my promise and to a healthy me!
Kashmala Khan Prayers for your mom💕
April Palmquist thank you so much! prayers mean a lot to us....
Kashmala Khan prayers for your mom.
Thank you so much Maureen! God bless you!
You had me at "only eat chicken with the skin on"
+Chris Nichols Why? Whats the problem with that ?
+Angelius it's not a problem. it's simply delicious!
Saturated fats and cholesterol are not unhealthy as media wants us to believe. The bad part(it's actually good, else we would bleed internally, but we die anyway) is your body uses cholesterol to patch your veins and arteries that are damaged due to physical stress. Poor good guy cholesterol, being blamed for keeping you alive for another 5-8 years.
Leaving the jokes aside, cholesterol patches the broken collagen bonds in your arteries.
If you know someone with a heart disease, do a little research. You should be able to save their life.
Useful words to google: EDTA chelation, collagen formation.
that myth has long be refuted, but the media never got the message. It's time to throw Canola and corn oil into the garbage can.
+Garry Burgess *the media purposely doesn't get the message
Thank you very much for this video. I recently started my journey into ketosis and my health has vastly improved. I'll be sure to share this with people I know.
Started this 15 days ago and this is amazing I lost 9lbs but better yet I feel great..... the energy is unreal ....58 years old and feel like i did when I was 40.
Hi Dr. Berg. I ran across your video and I can personally testify to your statements. I read ATKINS book a few years back and decided I needed to change. I chose the same meals every day to take the guess work out of what I was going to eat and ate it religiously for 2.5 months... I lost a total of 47 pounds and went from a 38 inch waist to a 32. I had blood work done every 30 days to track my cholesterol. My triglycerides dropped from 350 to 150, cholesterol from 336 to 128 (3 good to the bad cholesterol), and I completely changed. I started doing crossfit and kick boxing and I noticed my endurance went up rather than decrease. I have stayed in Ketosis for a very long time and love it. Wish all of you the best.
100% agree with this video, I wish the doctors at the hospitals would recommend such diets, but Hey what would be their benefits if people stay healthy. All they care about is making money
Following Dr Berg since March 1,2021. I don't think I am on ketosis but I am taking low carb for sure. I am confident to say than Life has been changed since that day.
1. Post lunch sleepiness disappeared on day 1.
2. Weight loss ( 64 kg to 58 kg now)
3. Body confidence improved
4. I had a chronic shoulder pain because of stress related muscle knots. It has not gone completely but I am feeling less pain.
5. Craving followed by mindless eating has been decreasing.
6. Blood pressure improved. My blood pressure medication decreased to half.
7. I am still struggling with diabetes, however I started to feel that I can reduce Metformin from 500 mg twice a day to once a day.
Despite all positive experience, I still have some concerns. I hope Dr Berg will respond my queries.
1. Does keto diet damage my kidneys?
2. What are the extra precautions should be taken during keto diet and low carb diet by people with diabetes and hypertension?
Thank you Dr Berg and Team, and fellow keto lovers.
Sincerely,
Samie
Nepal
I love your videos, I have been on this diet and lost a lot of weight and feel great. Your videos are so easy to understand, will continue to watch each one that you make.
This video is very succinct and captures most of the info you need about the benefits of a LCHF diet. The transitional phase is something I experienced but it was pretty brief.
I started low-carbing in early January 2016 and at this time, mid-March 2016, I've lost two stone/13kg/28lbs. Almost effortlessly it's felt like. One key thing that's happened to me is I've lost all of my cravings to snack and I rarely feel hungry. I don't even think about food in the same way anymore. I'm eating less and cooking more. I now *only* eat when I feel hungry. Try it.
So I've been on ketosis, lost about 15 lbs, no more acid reflux, no more tonsil stones (if you know what those are), and feeling more awake around 2pm. I love this diet so far.
James Last same! I have insane energy. Lost 37 pounds so far in 3 months
Did you get "induction flu"? I mean did you need a couple of weeks to feel great?
🙄 boring
0:37 Actually, professional athletes do not "far outrun and perform [better] on ketosis than on the carbo-loading." This is not my opinion; a paper published in a 2004 issue of Nutrition and Metabolism shows that ketones, a less efficient source of energy, had adverse effects and impeded optimal athletic performance. The paper noted that regular physical labor or recreational activity may not be impaired by a ketogenic diet, but those looking to improve athletic performance -- including weight lifters -- would experience limitations due to the low muscle glycogen levels that occur on such a plan.
I'm bulking on keto and in first days i lost 600-800 grams daily.I don't take suplements,i train hard 5 times a week ,harder than when i was on carbo.I keep carbo bellow 20g .I use the same weigths and reps x sets as in carbo period,i feel full of energy,i'm not hungry anymore.My muscles are tonic and stronger than before keto. Thx dr. Berg for your videos.Bodybuilding will accelerate ketosis,first time i entered ketosis in 24 hours, i went from carbo to 0 carbo ,i felt a little bad only on first day, little or none headache.Seems crazy but i lost 5 kg in the first seven days with hard work bodybuilding + keto.I need to refeed once a week now to not loose too much weight.Keto is a crazy thing.Everybody need to try it.The blood will be cleaner, the stress disapears,you will sleep better,the only problem keto food is not as tasty as "sugar" based food:((
Roby keto what about now. Are you still on ketosis?
Dr. Berg I'd like your 2 cents on my Cholesterol report. My GP went knuts. I started at 155lbs and went down to 150. I'm 6'1" male. Not on diet to lose weight, on this diet for increased focus and steady energy levels, achieved this somewhat. I was on Keto for for 3 months. My numbers: total cholesterol - 249 triglycerides - 44 HDL - 92 VLDL - 9 LDL 148. Not sure what baseline was, but it was lower on the LDL and total a couple years ago. I used kept blood tester daily, maintained ketosis with bacon, pork meatballs, eggs, Kerry Gold butter, heavy cream, coconut oil, and greens generally.
Love you guys! Dr. Berg you're the one that recently got me into keto and making sure I do it right!!!
Hi, I had success with the ketosis diet once, and then I had trouble getting into ketosis the second time a few years later, and I gave up that time. It is worth mentioning that a reduction in calories for a day or two before you shift into the ketogenic diet will drastically speed up how fast you get into ketosis. After an intense workout can be the perfect time to start the shift. For a long time I thought it was just the shift to proteins, not knowing those residual carbs need to be burned off completely. Apple cider vinegar for a day or two before you start the diet is extremely helpful, for the reasons you've mentioned in your other vids. Thanks so much :)
Love it! I feel wonderful! Lost 15 lbs in 3 weeks
this guy totally called it!! i just found out about ketosis and it was because of the news, athletes, and prolific RUclipsrs. thanks doc!
Great video Dr. Berg. I love the way you are able to break the information down to layman terms! Thank you!
WARNING if your diabetic and you given " FORXIGA" you could die !
asked Dr Burg, he asst replied ....his NOT A DR .........tell you everything!!!!
Dr. Berg, I have type 2 diabetes and have been taking Metformin for a couple of years now. I have been on a reduced calorie diet for some time to aid me in my weight loss. Some three or four weeks ago I decided to change to the Ketosis diet to see if it would help me lose more weight. I was some 95 lbs over weight. On the old diet with Metformin my glucose would be (108 - 120) daily and on a bad day as high as (148 - 152). Within a couple of weeks on the Ketosis diet my glucose levels dropped to (83 - 89) my hunger cravings are totally gone, I no longer think of food and I am sleeping great again after years of bad sleeping. I decided to stop taking my Metformin for a few days and my glucose levels changed to about (94 - 102) which would seem to be better. I did not have any bad feeling at the lower glucose level and just wanted to see what would happen. My eating habits have total changed, my hunger is gone, and I'm losing weight once again. In fact I have trouble eating the 2300 calories based on a (5%, 25%, 70%) diet and usually end a day at around 1800 calories or less because I have met the (%5, 25%, 70%) requirements feeling totally satisfied. My question is about the Metformin, Should I be concerned about taking it with the lower glucose in the 80's ? It seems to be causing my glucose to drops an additional 10 points. Just looking for your opinion, my next Dr apt is in March. Thanks
I have a degree in nutrition and dietetics and there's no way this guy is a doctor. If he was he would know that ketosis is a dangerous, suboptimal state in which your body must use acids for fuel. During ketosis the natural neutral pH of your body becomes acidic, and your organs and systems are under great metabolic stress to keep up. This results in a slower metabolism, more cortisol production, and more fat storage the very minute you stop this diet. Of course you lose weight, you're starving your cells for glucose, the only fuel they can readily use. This "doctor" and his clients make the case that Inuit peoples ate a ketosis diet. Of course they did. There is nothing to eat but whales and seals in subzero temperatures. Fat and protein was all they had to survive. Dr. Berg fails to mention that the inuit people have the highest prevalence of type 2 diabetes of all ethnic groups. Here's a quote on the function of ketosis in the body: "...the livers ability to deliver ketone bodies to peripheral tissues such as the brain and muscles is an important mechanism for providing fuel in periods of starvation. In short, it is the lesser of two evils." (Gropper S, Smith J. Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism.) The effects of long term ketosis are extremely dangerous, and even deadly. On a ketosis diet ketones accumulate in your blood, and your body becomes more and more acidic until you enter a state called ketoacidosis. The result of ketoacidosis is extreme metabolic disturbance, coma, and death (2% to 5%). If you want to lose weight see a registered dietitian who understands the science of food and the metabolism. Don't put yourself at risk listening to this quack. I am taking the time to write this post because today my little sister who is 21 called me and wanted to start this diet because of the terrible misinformation that is being provided to the public by this so called doctor. Luckily her brother is a dietitian who can protect her from misinformation like this. For everyone else, do your research and don't think there's an easy, exercise free way to be healthy. Just eat the right amount of healthy foods, exercise, drink water and enjoy your life. There is no big secret, and if there is ketosis is not it.
I would suggest you revisit, challenge and question the science of the day that your degree in nutrition is based on. The tide is turning on what was previously considered the conventional wisdom. This is happening in the scientific and medical fraternity. How do you explain this guys experience.... W.J Kelly (above) "..About 7 months ago the doctor warned me of being overweight and having dangerously high BP. I went on a strict vegan, unprocessed food, diet. By the book, according to the conventional medical wisdom. Six months later, I weighed the same and had higher blood pressure. Then, went on a low-carb, high-fat diet for 3 weeks. Lost 10 pounds and BP already back to normal. I feel great. This is my diet, for life. Just do it."
Sneaky Pete same as me sneaky Pete, I've eaten keto for about a week and a half, steady energy all day, I fall asleep faster and I stay asleep all night, even with insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea, I've cut all the processed crap. I suffer from congenital anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome and low thyroid so I'm usually very low energy; I took a three hour walk last Sunday. three weeks ago I couldn't have managed one hour without a break. I could never keep up with my friend before; now I outstrip my hyperactive terrier. my skin is clearing up and I've already started losing weight. my cravings for crap food are almost completely gone. I feel so satisfied by my meals. I just took my blood pressure; it's 120/72, it used to range from 130/85 - 150/100, and if I was sick in pain or under stress, its been up to 200/100-110 before.
Dr. Berg tells us we HAVE TO eat at least 7 to 10 cups of vegetables EVERY DAY while on this diet. That makes all the difference.
Did you get your degree from South Harmony Institue of Technology?
Tristan Anthony you have to be thinking of ketoacidosis
I am diabetic. My A1c has been up and down for years. Lately, have been trying to do this WOE without a great amount of success. I doing OK but know I could do much better. In June I went out of town for a family emergency and was gone almost 2 months. When I returned I had my blood tested and my A1c was 10.3. I was not surprised since I was out of my environment and the meals being provided were anything but healthy. I basically gave up trying knowing I would be returning home soon and would get back on the wagon. Needless to say my bloodwork upon my return was not good. 10.3 and showed everything was off the chart. My Primary, knowing my history, bought into my explantion/story to a degree. She would go along with my diet plans but she also put me on Lantus SoloStar (insulin) 30 units nightly. I started eating LCHF right away. In the interim between A1c tests, I stuck to the WOE. I don't believe I ever reached Ketosis because I didn't have significant weight loss in the 90 days between labs. I lost about 10 lbs which I attributed to just eating better in general. Then I went back for my labs in October. My A1c had dropped to 7.0. Not perfect, but if you're a diabetic you know you're on the right track. I guess I just want others to know that there is merit in this woe. Not only did my A1c drop but my triglycerides went way down and my cholesterol dropped. It's now the holiday season and I will admit, I am struggling. I will be checking back in with my Primary in the middle of January. I know I will struggle between now and then but I am determined to keep with this. FYI... My daily medications include: Lantus/Solostar 30units Metformin HCL ER 1000 2xdaily, Simvastatin 40mg, Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 160mg/12.5mg
The Inuits probably had a ketogenic diet but they lived in a very unpolluted environment. It is recorded they had huge livers and bladders to cope with the fat and protein. However they were healthy. The Hunza on the other hand had a mineral rich (from the water) simple diet of fruits vegetables, a bit of chicken, natural yoghurt probably more like kefir. It is doubtful they were in ketosis but lived to be 135 years. The common factor....NO added sugar....and in the case of the Inuits high OMEGA 3 and both had very mineral rich diets also the Hunza walked up to 10 miles every single day. They also had no stress or pollution. I am not sure you should talk about lowered cancer risk. Dr Atkins studied his diets on cancer patients without LONG term success and that is the key. You did say risk I appreciate and not cure.... you need to be very wary of thinking ketogenic provide a LONG term CURE for cancer. Ketosis is very damaging to the kidneys...YOU did not mention this...our kidneys are not adapted to this diet. Also proteins have been scientifically shown to raise insulin significantly. So I have to say...I am confused by all this. I think putting your body into LONG TERM ketosis is very unhealthy....plus you will stink!! Doctors do NOT like to see ketones in the urine of patients
The1RobynHode Thank you...I think this is what I said...protein stimulates insulin production....I see what you mean about atkins tho...he did not realise that the protein was also a stimulant. It is hard I would imagine to really consume the fat without protein unless you were just adding in loads of coconut oil....cheese still has lactose most of the time and yoghurt. Like you say, as I see it it would be super hard to stay in ketosis all the time. I hope I have understood you correctly.
The1RobynHode WOW that takes some discipline. Are you doing this for fat burning reasons only (sorry if you don't want to answer that I totally understand!). I think it sounds Ok as a short term protocol but in the long term I fear very unsustainable. It is just too rigid a protocol for the majority of people to follow and I would still be concerned about the LONG not the SHoRt term effect; especially in the light of the anti-cancer theory as this would really need to be a life time protocol
The1RobynHode I think further studies of vitamin K2 and artery decalcification is one to watch and I agree with the Apple Cider. Do you distinguish glucose from fructose from fruit in your anti-cancer theory? I agree totally with the fat ratios; and environment and the production of xenoestrogens too. I am not convinced about the sugar/cancer connection wholly....I think the problem is more refined sugar feeds candida which may lead to metabolic disruption? So sugar is implicated but perhaps more probiotics would balance this rather than, say, eliminating fruit. There should be more scientific/government study behind this...trouble is there is too much threat to the economy, so I feel there are political forces against us really getting to the truth!!! Thank you for all your input
The1RobynHode I am very interested in what you have to say here...and your science makes sense to me but I am not a scientist. However this goes against the American Diabetic Society's recommendations to reduce dietary fat in the prevention of fatty liver and subsequent diabetes. I highly respect the videos of Michael Greger as he does seem to refer to unbiased and unsponsored data and his video "diabetes is a disease of fat toxicity" (and that this is caused by dietary fat)....I guess you do not agree with at all!? I think this seemingly conflicting scientific finding...on what are effectively the main macro nutrients is just very bewildering to me. I am a nutritionist but not a scientist and really like to rely on the science....and when this is at variance it is hard to offer advice. Thank you so much for your input...I really do appreciate what you have had to say
The1RobynHode I am not disputing at all what you say...just saying that Michael Greger always refers to the latest research which he states is always unbiased and unsponsored....It makes way more sense it is a sugar intolerance issue to me, a lay person. My grand mother had diabetes and Ihave PCOS with insulin issues (although not diabetic). I am sorry for your loss and circumstance. I hope any wrong science that any society is using is quickly rectified. Btw...my friend has diabetes and I gave him both a high dose of Alpha Lipoid Acid and Cinnamon and he is now classified as not diabetic (with not too much change to diet and a bit more exercise)....but I class this as a state of remission not a cure and his levels were not excessively high in the first place!!!
I have been doing the LCHF diet for one month now. I have lost 15 pounds and I have so much more energy now. It's amazing. I stay under 20 grams of carbs per day and try to get 75 to 80 percent of my calories from healthy fats. All of my carbs come from vegetables, a few from dairy. I take in roughly 80 grams of protein per day. All of the glucose your body needs is created from protein. Your body doesn't need carbohydrates to function. Since your body is burning fat for energy instead of sugar you don't have to worry about storing fat in your body unless you're eating an insane amount of calories per day. I thought this diet sounded crazy at first but I did alot of research before I started. I can say from personal experience the benefits are amazing and that is how I feel now.
How dangerous could it be? Are people trying to suggest that I would be in bad health if I went on a diet of fish, berries, and veggies?
Sam it’s not just that it’s also atleast 600 extra calories a day from butter.
If you have a weak liver and pancreas you don’t have enough bile and enzymes to digest the fat, which will cause inflammation etc
Good to see you're on board doc! I've been in Ketosis for a month now and feel great!
Dr. Berg, Amazing explanation, it is just that I can't find the link for the food that you mentioned.
My father just died after going on a ketosis diet. Be warned. This doctor speaks of none of the dangers. Ketoacidosis- sudden death. My whole family is devastated by this.
Mirko Ruckels so sorry. He was on a keto diet ?
You say unlimited vegetables. Which is great! BUT aren't there vegetables high in carbs like beets, carrots, yams, etc. Shouldn't there be a limit to these carb wise? Also, how much protein in each meal. And can you do a chart like you did with the how much fat video, of samples of proteins e.g. How many eggs, how much chicken, fish, etc. Or does it matter? Thank you.
Ellie Wolfert
I've been Keto for a very short time and I have already seen improvements . I am hypoglycemic and I have not had 1 episode of blood sugar drops since eating this way . I was also very swollen and have noticed a dramatic difference. Also I have pcos and have seen acne I had on my arms start to disappear . And also all sugar cravings have left and also my BIG appetite has left too! And not to mention love seeing that scale move . I was having a hard losing weight due to pcos. But not anymore! And I'm also not as tired as I was before starting Keto .
WARNING if your diabetic and you given " FORXIGA" you could die !
asked Dr Burg, he asst replied ....his NOT A DR .........tell you everything!!!!
Hello Dr Berg, I recently subscribed to your channel and am thoroughly enjoying it. I have had digestive issues for past 30 yrs that have worsened in the past 3 yrs. I'm working with a naturopath now to find some solutions. One of the things she suggests is ultra preventitive vitamins. Every time I have those I get severe acidity. So am stuck with Centrum for now. Any thoughts?
samgrenu have you tried herbal powders or extracts to make tonics in replace of pills
Centrum? Pls.
Thnx for your response Jessica Re!! Which brands are available in powdered form?
Thnx so much. Yes I'm on gluten free and dairy free diet for past few weeks. In addition, can't do any raw fruits and veggies, that tends to increase gut motility, so need a good multivitamin.
samgrenu I would recommend my raw organic wheat grass juice powder,which is alkaline and has all the nutrients
Been on this "diet" for 30 days and it is awesome. My endurance playing racquetball initially decreased the first 2 weeks, but then exceeded by far my prior ability. I'm 51 and feel 20 again. All pains are gone in back and neck, energy is steady and mind is clear and focused. The only negative is I don't fall asleep right away like I used to, but not a big deal. Don't plan on going back to carbs in this lifetime.
Very happy to see more videos on ketosis! Will be referring back to this video for those who ask me about where to find more info / overview!
He has a webinar this Tuesday. Get on his mailing list.
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Jan
I've been doing this since 1 Oct and have already lost 12lbs in like six days. I'm drinking plenty of water and I'm motivated in ways I never thought possible. All your videos are invaluable resources.
Do you recommend Keto for someone with a Fatty Liver?
Giuseppe Morello
I would be careful not to try jumping in head first. I had a digestive problem once
day 10 of keto diet... Tested for ketones yestetday morning and read for moderate... truly hoping this works. thanks for the info Dr. Berg!
Dear respectable dr ..
Thank you so much for the valuable data you offer
Can i ask sir ?
Is there is some thing like keto vegan diet am not fond of animal proteins .
Thank you sir
It just cant happen , i was vegan and now im on my 8 day of ketogenic diet and the energy my hair my skin its all sooooo goooddd of course that u have to take your sodium magnessium for sure , try the alkaline ketogenic diet and then tell how is it going, im peruvian but im triying you to understand me xddd hope u have a nice day and the ketogenic diet its all! if u dont want to eat animal then eat eggs bc is the perfect protein i always eat it, fo breakfast 3 boiled eggs with olive oil extra virgin 2 tablespoons some olives and my precious avocado , u can eat it with parsley and cilantro and it wsill taste sooo goood ma bro , hope u have a nice day !
I will be ketogenico all my life its just amazing *o*
Thk you Doc. I was diagnosed with insulin resistance recently. So I immediately changed my foods as soon as I could. I’m glad for my changes…..and your videos educate me about possible temporary phases. I felt light headed today….so I will increase some sea salt for a while. Am eating low carb and more protein. So it was helpful to hear your comments. I am subscribed. Ahna
Appreciate your message, wonderful progress. Keep up the good work!
"Running your body on ketons is much healthier, long term." What evidence does Dr Berg have to state this?
Scienced the fuck outta it probs
If you have good logic then fuck evidence for the idiots that don't get it
probably the studies on it dating back to 1920s. also, a huge study was recently released on long term ketosis...the debate is over...this diet works and is super super healthy for most people.
logicalthinker101- can you provide me the link to the study please?
that's what i wonder. if this is a lifelong diet. are there people today that have been eating like this for decades? i thought that this was a short term diet (i am not informed on the topic, just began my research)
I personally have recently made some diet changes that have really been beneficial, like you stated, eating only grass fed meat and eating more eggs in morning. I use only free range organic eggs because it is what the chickens were able to do natuarally- walk, not sit in a cage and eat a manmade concoction of what man says is good for chickens and cheap. I also drink green organic vegetable juice. So my diet isn't restrictive of meats and eggs, but I add lots of vegetables, and restrict sugars.
Can you give the link for KETOSIS eating plan? I'm having trouble locating it. Plz and thank you!
FOUND IT...on one of his other vids.
www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com
Thanks, Tammey. I couldn't find it, either.
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Tammey Ezell this made me laugh
Try this example. And check out the rest of the site for more info. www.theketogenicdiet.org/sample-ketogenic-diet-menu/
I've researched a lot on ketogenic diet and Dr. Berg is on point, precise and provides key highlights of ketosis. What people must be careful of though is that this is not a just high-fat diet. You must be selective to lower PUPA to lower pro-inflammatory fat, eat adequate fibers, and this is not a carb elimination diet (intake up to 60 g carb/day). If you eat bacon fat, lots of protein (excess turn to glucose), and don't intake vital balanced nutrients, your body will suffer along with compromised thyroid and liver functions. People tend to criticize ketogenic diet without fully understanding the science behind it. HOWEVER, I believe ketosis is great for therapeutic resets but not the best for long-term commitment for most people. As long as you don't have a severe metabolic disease, it may be best to gradually reintroduce and up the carbs to the tolerable level after your insulin sensitivity improves to minimize inflammatory excess carb and to utilize various source of energy available to keep your system working optimally. I always come back to "everything in moderation."
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Dr Berg says that on Ketosis athletes can perform better than carb loading, then why do people like Scott Jurek and ultramarathon runnear the best ones or the record holders mostly are vegetarian or vegans and not Keto people, some go on Keto for training but then for the race the load up on carbs and have masses of amounts of energy, the body suddenly changes its fuel source.
So your example is a hand full of vegan athletes that are all probably on high grade steroids like the rest of professional athletes and then ignore the large majority of elite athletes who are not vegan and are adapting keto diets at a high rate? Vegans love playing the semantic game.
Christian James Not a vegan and I didnt know that Scott Jurek takes steroids
I am on week 3 keto IF
learning all the way. Down 8bs. I don't particularly like vegetables so i made a soup of them. Roasted the veg with olive oil and herbs to taste. Salt n papper. Absolutely delicious. I can get lots more veg in this way.
I have stocked my cupboard with keto friendly alternatives such as monk sugar almond and coconut flour as well as other things. I do not recommend the keto bars all on line they are not great. I suggest make your own treats. I have bought 3 keto cook books. I have found a new REVERENCE for food. I am so glad to have escaped a very unhealthy sugar addiction. Feeling better, cleaner.
Thank you for making this!
Dr. I haven't had time to go to your website but I wanted to let you know I got two of your Products and I felt the difference since the first time.
I am sleeping as a baby the whole night. Thank a lot.
That's not really true, ketosis can really ramp up your cholesterol and inflammation levels if you don't approach it correctly...Burning meat and fats causes a lot of AGE's no?
+Keto Calisthenics so what is the best approach? olive oil is okay?
+k lz Yeah I think so, I ate a lot of saturated fat and it caused me quite a bit of inflammation leading to really high serum cholesterol levels. My approach now is to focus on whole foods only and never to cook food past 100'C. I'd recommend flax, chia, almonds, peanuts, some boiled salmon/eggs, olives for fats. You can have around 30 olives for the same amount of calories in one TBSP of olive oil, plus you get a whole host of other nutrients in the whole olive.
Of course that's just my experience, you might be different. I don't know the best approach, I just know that for me a keto diet of high sat fat caused ridiculously high cholesterol levels, albeit my HDL was high and my TRI very low.
Keto Calisthenics Thank you so much for the answers. I guess safe approach is limit animal fats and add more nuts and seed + coconut and olive oil.
+k lz I think that's a really good idea. I don't even think Saturated fat is inherently bad (like coconut oil), the trouble arises when you cook it at high temperatures. That's why it's easier for me to just stick to whole foods and boil up a soup for dinner. It's my pleasure to help, good luck!
+Keto Calisthenics AGE = Advanced GLYCATION Endproducts. Glycation is the process by which glucose binds to proteins within the body rendering them damaged or useless. So explain how that glucose comes from saturated fat?
I've been on the Ketogenic diet for 2 years. I first tried it to lose 30 lbs and within 45 days had accomplished my task. While following the diet, I noticed increased energy, brain function, as well as improved cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose levels. Since that time I've helped numerous people lose as much as 120 lbs and have assisted over a dozen people with reducing bood glucose and getting them off diabetes medicine and insulin. I'm normally a skeptic and don't subscribe to fads, but I am completely sold on this way of life and until a doctor can show why it's detrimental to my health will continue to support and advocate the Ketogenic lifestyle.
self experiment:
blood sugar drop 125 to 100 in 2 weeks.
Hakan Er Mine was 113 when I started about 10 months ago, yesterday it was 74. It is usually mid 70s to mid 80s.
is this diet good only for reducing sugar levels or also weight loss??
America needs more doctors like you. I stopped going to my doctor because all they ever do is perscribe medication to treat symptoms. Instead of getting to the root of what's causing the symptoms, they mask the problem without ever resolving it. What more people need to be aware of is that our bodies need to heal, and through diet and nutrition is the way to go.
WARNING if your diabetic and you given " FORXIGA" you could die !
asked Dr Burg, he asst replied ....his NOT A DR .........tell you everything!!!!
So my glucose is 85. And ketones 3.1 good bad or ugly? 😝
WARNING if your diabetic and you given " FORXIGA" you could die !
asked Dr Burg, he asst replied ....his NOT A DR .........tell you everything!!!!
@4:30. love this part. it isn't said enough. so many people are still so afraid of "fat making them fat," when that's not how it works at all
also ketosis is a state of starvation, you're losing weight because of that.. its not healthy at all, i know people who actually developed allergies from being on keto for months on end. why can't people go back to basics and eat a balanced diet and exercise..
***** meat turns into glucose.... ok man. Carbs give you the energy needed to burn body fat, you can't train properly on ketosis as its a form of sickness; starvation. Its just easy to sell... i eat very high carb moderate protien.. i lost 8kg and have ridiculous energy. Ive also done low carb, its a miserable existance.. yes it will make you lose wieght but you have no energy, no vitality and poor brain function. Just try high carb and see how amazing you will feel! Please sheeple!
Did you do low carb with or without caffiene?? You felt drowzy because you just threw your body a huge diet change.. you will feel weird for a week or so than you begin to feel great.. i felt drowzy and bloated but it balanced out in the end and i just feel amazing all the time, digestion is great also. Show me a fit athletic low carb success and ill do some thinking
***** why are you so butthurt?? Show me any natural elite level athlete performing on ketosis.. there isn't any. You don't need to starve yourself to lose weight, actually live a lethargic pathetic life, its your choice.
+fukthegoog Imagine how we feel about you. And we're not lying shhh it's a secret unless you can read.
***** i did paleo low carb for 3 months.. i lost a lot of fat and got to about 8%bf. However if i didn't have caffiene i would be tired all the time, lethargic... energy levels were always quite low and i just wasn't living an abundant high energy life. So i made the decision, more energy no abs, or abs and no energy. I pumped my carbs up gained about 8kg then slowly came back down. Its beens a bit over a year and im at 10%bf, way more energy much fitter and most importantly better more vibrant quality of life. So i have tried, thats my story. Have you tried high carbing??
When eating a low carb or ketogenic diet, you have to make sure you're getting enough potassium.
A high potassium low carb diet is a smart way to control your weight and stay healthy. Eating foods that are low in carbohydrates and sugars while high in potassium can be difficult to maintain.
Leafy green vegetables are a good example of foods that are high in potassium, low in sugars and low in net carbs.
Hahahahaha ketones are a cleaner source of energy than whole food carbs..
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Hilarious
Clay Hawker a lot of these people buy this shit little do they release all the macros are important and the high protein bs is just a way to sell people powders for millions and millions of dollar's
Clay and BmoreBirds22, i'd like to learn more from you- Can you show scientific evidence that has explained that carbs is A MUST and ESSENTIAL for optimized and good body performance? Like how it works with other hormones and so on. By the way, I'm not really sure what "Whole food carbs" mean since I'm not in America and I guess this term is used there. Is it like veggetables? If yes- Eric is not suggesting to not eat them. He's suggesting to get quite a lot of them. It's just that people should eliminate sugar intake (Processed 100% and possibly fructose stuff) and carbohydrates like bread, pasta, potatoes and stuff like that, if I'm not wrong.
And another question- do you have any evidence/proof/experience that ketones is worse source of energy? Like... If you do everything correctly with ketosis, that you'll still feel less energetic?
Good deprogramming. Thank you. I tried being a vegan twice over the years and it didn't work for me. We each have to find our own way. I lost 10 dress sizes several years ago on the Atkins plan. Starting the ketogenic plan a few days ago and already feeling better and know the weight will come off. Cravings gone. It isn't a matter of right or wrong, it's a matter of what's right or wrong for me. This works for me and with all the new knowledge I will be successful for life. Thank God.
He's a chiropractor. Not an MD.
So he's a smart guy who hasn't been manipulated by the mainstream medical system. Good to know
*****
Chiropractic schools do not rigorously teach research methods, statistical theory, nor the life sciences (e.g. physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry...). This usually makes them quacks that cannot properly understand scientific literature, and are thus prone to saying and believing wacky things. Not all MDs even have the proper training to think scientifically (usually lacking in statistical/research method theory). Most MDs have training on memorizing some even have arts degrees before doing getting into medicine.
The smart observer should realize his training is limited and take his words with a grain of salt.
and your a looser
a Chiropractor is a Medical Doctor just no Rx priveliages.
mrbonzzai 😂
After being significantly ill for the majority of the past 23 years, and searching for what helps me feel better, I believe I can say by observation alone that diets must be individualized. What some people thrive on, others do not. If you're healthy in body and brain eating whole grains and beans, good for you, I cannot say the same. Stick with what works for you, and reserve your judgment on those who choose otherwise.
fastest way to graveyard.
why
I thought the fastest way to the graveyard is in an ambulance...right?
I've seen it.
I've seen people start this diet.
Less than 3 months later they're in and out of the hospital.
This guy is selling it to make money. Not to look after your health
WARNING if your diabetic and you given " FORXIGA" you could die !
asked Dr Burg, he asst replied ....his NOT A DR .........tell you everything!!!!
@@vuhies2424 WARNING if your diabetic and you given " FORXIGA" you could die !
asked Dr Burg, he asst replied ....his NOT A DR .........tell you everything!!!!
These are short-term effects. Do we know the long-term effects of prolonged ketosis, whether it's good or bad? How do we know what will happen to our brains in the long-term without enough glucose? There are no long-term ketosis studies.
I know it is helping me and I am grateful. So excited my first order is arriving today. Can't wait for your products to be available in Canada. Thank you.
That's great. Glad keto is helping you. Stay safe and healthy!
I've been on keto diet for 27 days straight. I think I got out of ketosis twice because first time I had a lot of cherries for a snack and the second time I had 3 beers throughout the whole evening. I don't measure my ketones, but I think that I got back in ketosis both time sooner than what initial period took. Now an honest opinion about keto? Just try it for yourself. First few days are tough because of diarrhea and excessive sweating (at least that was it in my case) and also a headache sometimes. I lost 7kg of which is 5kg of water probably. My energy levels are always the same throughout the day, no brain fogs and I can always concentrate on my tasks and I'm even more communicative at my work or when talking with people in general. This is my new way of eating!
I lost 6 1/2 pounds in my first week. I did the 16/8 and HIIT. im maintaining a caloric a deficit. I am a stage 3b colon cancer patient. I'm trying to survive. thank you good doctor...
I've been doing this for almost 2 months. I feel awesome now but not in the beginning. I know now that I was not eating enough fat. I was confusing a low fat diet with my Keto eating which was a bad idea. I lost about 25 lbs so far and I plan to apply this type of eating for rest of my long life!!!!
brilliant. I lost 5 stone in 8 months. I know alot of people are going to say that's unhealthy or it's dangerous , what I'm saying is that it worked for me and my results show that I'm a glucose intolerant. no bad as I am supposed to have type 2 diabetes. so in my case I felt 10 years younger. and every test I have are all good . hard lifestyle to start but once your into it brilliant. your body will help you too . I don't know how but it knows what is good for itself and puts you in the same mind set as giving up smoking. try it
Some of your last statements make sense, since I was driving home the other day and couldn't figure out why I felt so dizzy and lightheaded.
This video explains it all very well. I started the diet after a 16 hour fast. I felt extra energy and lack of appetite afterwards so I did a workout. After that I was hooked. I was off and running with my new diet plan.
Excellent information! My wife and I have been on a low carb lifestyle for quite a while now and we're finally tweeking the fat to protein ratio. Since we've reduced the protein and increased the fat, the last phase of weight loss is finally taking place. I now weigh less than I did when I was in high school, I roller-blade every day, and feel better than ever. Did I mention I'm 63? I have to admit, it's not easy at times, especially growing up loving desserts, but even that can be modified to fit the program. Good health and a long life to all!
I've been working out and using ketones since Feb 17.
Feb 17 - 229 lbs
April 19 - 197 lbs
This is from minimum excercise and a low cal/carb diet. daily caloric intake averages 400-1100 calories.
mostly vegetables, fish, and nuts.
Dr Berg is telling the truth, folks. Im living it and seeing results.
Will Long term use of Ketones harm the body, Dr Berg?
+citigroup06 Long-term ketosis will cause leaky gut. You should to a cyclical ketogenic diet (carb refeed once a week).
Lowell ok. Thanks for the info.
From years of traditional meal planning and prepping, I have been conditioned to think that our bodies need carbs. The more I research the ketogenic diet and the many health benefits associated with it, I am looking forward to making the transition. Thanks Dr. Berg for the information!
my favorite doctor in the planet.........
Just started a steak and eggs diet for weight loss and my sister told me it was a Ketos diet and it seems she right but after watching this video I'm more excited about continuing because I have bad inflammation and PCOS and if this helps those then I'm all in, Thank you for the vid!
I am trying this protocol and lost 5.2 pounds the first week even before fully embracing the low carb piece. I did find myself with the keto flu yesterday but increased minerals via min-col, liquid magnesium and an Ebson salt soak. All is well now.
His voice is very clear to me !!
This is helpful for my learning English as well as my health~
I like the way you explain things. Never heard of you until last month. This is a gem of a video.
I've been following this trend for 3 weeks on my own. I didn't know what ketosis was, I was scared because I didn't feel hungry on this diet plan, I had no food cravings..found out this was due to ketosis. I wouldn't consume sugar, drank lots of water and minimized my carbs, when I did eat carbs to excersise it was wheat bread or whole grain brown rice...combining ketosis with gym work outs is amazing.
I am one week in Ketosis. The first time I couldn't handle Keto Flu coming off a high carb raw vegan diet. The vegan diet made me gain a lot of fat very quickly but I did feel energized. I switched to a paleo diet and with a lot of lifting / swimming / cardio and lost 50 pounds. My weight has stayed around 220 (18% BF) for 9 months. I am a very active bodybuilder but I am also an endomorph which makes it very difficult for me to get lean.
My brain began working very well and I have lost 5 pounds quickly. I may have been raising my insulin and cortisol way too high. My food cravings are gone and I have no desire to get off of this diet whatsoever. I also feel like I don't need to buy as much food since fat is a better bang for your buck (9 calories per gram) but some of this food is very expensive! I don't care though! Thanks Dr. Berg.
I would go into it a bit slower - let your body adapt and take electrolytes and B vitamins
Dam. This just reinforces what I've learned in the last two weeks. I've cut carbs and pumping up my fat intake and I've lost 1.5kg in the last week and I feel great. Seem to have so much more energy. This really sheds some light on why. Really great video. Thanks.
So, I know someone, who was diagnosed with Diabetes.... He had an A1C of 13.5 and his bloodsugar was 202.... He is over 60 years old... The doctor started him on 2 850 Metformins a day... He started intermittent fasting of about 16 till 20 hours, cut out all of the sugars, outside of a quart of yogurt of 10 grams of sugar, then he ate a big piece of cheese and a big salad.... That all during the time he would eat... His bloodsugar dropped to around 110...
How does he know whether this is the result of dieting and fasting or if it is the result of the 2 tablets of Metformin? Which one should get the credit? They didn't do any testing of his insulin levels.... He was on the high sugar, because of 10 months of a political situation in the country followed by rigid quarantine to avoid COVID.... During that time, he ate a lot of junk....
I have been on this deit since August 9th 2015 (today is Oct 5th) and I have been feeling fantastic! I have no inflammation. I sleep like a rock. And although I haven't been losing a ton of weight, I HAVE been losing inches.
Once I was able to get through 2 weeks without carbs, it got much easier. and I am eating all the foods we were taught not to eat. Bacon, whole eggs, butter, full fat sour cream. Everything that I love.
Feeling great and excited about food again! Ketomazing!
Hey Doc you’re right about the rapid loss of water and fat making you lightheaded. I’ve been lightheaded with vertigo and going to eat more salt to hopefully balance that back out.
For ppl who have a busy schedule. Cut out sugar and swap in healthy fats like butter. Reduce complex carbs intake at the same time
I went on hflc and absolutely no refined sugar early this week. I can smell ketosis in my urine, I have more energy than ever, I can't sleep more than 4 hours and I'm flying all over, on fire like superman on crack, All of my arthritis symptoms are gone, my bones dont hurt anymore, I feel like a stud and 25 years younger @ 44, I have no troubles with peeing or #2, I also am drinking bulletproof coffee, eating eggs that taste great cooked in coconut oil, and having a much better feeling about myself. It is only for those who really want it but I will NEVER go back to processed crap and carb foods that made me tired all the time. My body was in toxic shock and now I fully know it. Rock on and stay out of my way cuz I'm haulin ass!
Cyclists may go into keytosis when cycling beyond two hours. the only time people notice that I have lost weight is when I have ridden three days a week for a season. It would be nice to know what amount of sugar can be enjoyed and still be overall in the keytosis state.
Do you guys(Westerners) know about “ghee”. Ghee is made from butter. I think it is a very good fat.
Below is how we make ghee in India.
1) Milk from cow/bison is boiled hot 2) After milk is cooled down, add a tea spoon of curd(this is called curd seeding).
3) In South Indian weather, curd seeded milk turns curd in 6-9 hours.
4) Once curd is formed add some water and make buttermilk out of it.
5) During making of butter milk, like in centrifuge process, low density and high density particles separate. That low density part floats as butter on top of butter milk.
6) Collect all that butter and heat it at slightly high temperature roughly about an hour and half. Ghee is formed. It’s pure fat and very yummy.
Oh my goodness! Thank you soooo much for making this video! Not only did you convey these facts throughly, but you did so in an amazingly clear and concise manner. I am sharing this video right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have tried so many times to explain these things to my mother in law, and other family members, but unfortunately I did not seem to get through, it is my hope that with your video we can finally turn our health around. :)
Hey Dr Berg. Thank you for sharing. I was diagnosed with narcolepsy and ketogenic diet is the only thing that reduces my symptoms. Its a little hard diet but it is worth. Still getting used to it 100%. :) Thank you for the info
Finally a video that doesn’t just sound like a bunch of scientific words I don’t understand!
I've been in Keto for 3 weeks already lost 10.2pounds I know could've lost even more but I kind of cheated the 4th of july so getting back from that killed my process my advice to you don't let the carbs cravings get to you trust me after a while you won't even want carbs at all other than from vegetables. When you feel the need to eat carbs eat a fat bomb or something with fat and drink lots of water it will make it go away. This diet is amazinggg I feel great, not depressive anymore and I am always pumped to workout from all the energy I have.
I struggled with obesity since a very young age. Paid thousands of dollars and haven't received a fraction of the information Dr. Eric Berg provides. Thank you so much!
Dear Dr Berg, I'm a huge fan of you... I'm on ketosis for a week now, and it's absolutely marvellous. I want to stay on it as long as possible. For how long should I continue the diet? Is there any long term negative effect?
I know exactly why I was sick with gestational diabetes, I believe two times only have record of it being one time, now I’m 47 and because I didn’t fast before my blood work they overlooked my blood sugar being 146 I’m not pregnant. I don’t know if you still or reply to your comments but I’m sick at 47, with this diagnosis they call chronic pain syndrome however I feel that it’s mostly inflammation that is causing most of my body pain and back pain ( my entire back) I have DDD in my cervical area and I have bulged discs in my lumbar area. So I’m praying that the keto diet helps me to feel at least a little better!
Very informative . Whole lotta thanks for the post tbh Dr. Eric
How are ketones utilized by cells? When running on sugar, insulin will permit the absorption of nutrients. When on ketones, insulin is minimal. So...how do the cells get ketones inside?