POTASSIUM: The Most Important Electrolyte Yet an Ignored Epidemic

POTASSIUM: The Most Important Electrolyte Yet an Ignored Epidemic - Dr. Berg

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Learn more about potassium and why it’s the most important electrolyte.
0:00 Introduction: Potassium is the most important electrolyte
0:10 Why potassium is important
0:40 What is an electrolyte?
3:52 What does potassium do?
9:35 Potassium deficiency causes
15:34 Are you consuming enough salad?
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Today, I will cover what you need to know about potassium.
An electrolyte is an electrically charged mineral. The body uses electrolytes for various things, such as:
• To help conduct nerve impulses
• To help contract and relax muscles
• To help maintain pH in the body
• To help push fluid through the body
30% of all of the energy in the body comes from the sodium-potassium pump. The purpose of the pump is basically to maintain cellular energy.
What does potassium do?:
• It provides energy
• It provides endurance during exercise
• It helps prevent cramping
• It helps prevent arrhythmias
• It helps prevent twitching
• It helps prevent tremors
• It helps prevent constipation
• It helps prevent vascular calcification
• It helps prevent insomnia
• It helps prevent insulin resistance
• It helps prevent high blood pressure
• It protects the kidneys
• It helps prevent edema
• It counters sodium toxicity
• It helps make stomach acid
• It helps prevent gout
Causes of a potassium deficiency:
• A lack of potassium in the diet
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Diuretics
• Stress
• Sugar
• Refined carbs
• Keto
• Alcohol
• Consuming excess fluids
• Sweating
• Diabetes
• Fasting
The best sources of potassium:
• Leafy greens (7-10 cups per day)
• Avocados
• Salmon
• Nuts and nut butters
• Seeds
• An electrolyte powder high in potassium
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand why potassium is the most important electrolyte.

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@thisgame2 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to say thank you Dr Berg. Our doctors really seem to not care at all beyond doing the most minor effort. I can't even talk to them for more than two minutes. It really prevents common ppl from learning and getting healthy.. thank you

@angiegigiari7647 2 жыл бұрын

I get that people are so tired of doctors/nurses etc but remember! They are also humans they have alot of responsibility and they are absolutely forced to act and talk in a certain way even if they know it's wrong. Unfortunately being a doctor doesn't mean you can say and do whatever you want. You are not free. You are controlled. The cold truth is we need to educate ourselves when it comes to our health and not put everything in some one elses hands. I am not saying you are and I do understand what you mean. I just felt the need to answer because of what I see everyday at work.

@RealHomeRecording 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever talked to Dr Berg?

@beautybeats400debra9 2 жыл бұрын

Well that's why we're here to educate ourselves against the mainstream Dr.s sweetie.

@christineh4782 2 жыл бұрын

@@angiegigiari7647 We can all thank Hillary and Obama for the 2-minute first appt with doctors or NPs., even though they get paid for 45 minutes. They are the ones who forced hand tied the doctors into spending more time on the computer than with patients.

@christineh4782 2 жыл бұрын

@@angiegigiari7647 I'm old enough to remember house calls and when doctors and nurses spent required time with patients. It all changed with Hillary and Obama's mandates for doctors and nurses to spend more time on the computer making mistakes on our permanent medical records that are very hard to change when their impute is wrong. More time on the computer means more medial people die. The truth has been typed. Angi say it as you like the truth is the truth and I typed it. The older doctors will spend more time with their patients and have someone else type it up. These are savvy doctors in their late 70 & 80s who are very mentally healthy.

@ludelkri Жыл бұрын

I was extremely sick for over a year and potassium is what fixed it. I'm infuriated doctors would gaslight me into thinking it was nothing when I was suffering so immensely. Muscles that wouldn't heal, constantly waking at night often with muscle convulsions and intense disorientation, terrible fatigue and brain fog, stomach issues. It got so bad at times my heart would start beating really hard and fast until I'd pass out, I'd go to the ER and they'd tell me it was simply a panic attack. After enough research I took a chance with potassium and saw almost immediate results. Now I mix potassium chloride in my water everyday. I worry there's some deeper issue causing my body to not hold onto the potassium, but I know my doctor won't take me seriously and probably tell me "generally we only see people in their 70s have potassium problems". But hell, I'm just grateful to be functional again.

@alexfunk2047 2 ай бұрын

It might not be just you. During our long developmental history, salt was expensive since it had to be ported from a seashore, so much so that it was sometimes used as currency. Potassium, plentiful in plants, was not dietarily significant. So our kidneys got good at excreting potassium and conserving sodium, and sodium salt to this day excels at tickling our taste buds. Why is this so important? Young people can somehow cope with this imbalance (maybe not; illness is now rampant in our young) but for sure older "useless eaters" kidneys fail to rectify this imbalance. Since sodium/potassium depolarization is the key component of nerve and neuron conduction and muscle contraction, this imbalance shows up in a wide assortment of ailments.

@AnnetteSaeb 2 ай бұрын

Can I ask what brand you use. I have the same issue as you did. Thanks

@ludelkri 2 ай бұрын

@@AnnetteSaeb Windsor Iodized "Salt Free" Salt. Should be in the aisle with the salts and spices. Make sure you're getting enough sodium too if you're sweating a lot, because the body uses sodium up faster than potassium when you're very physically active, but typically we excrete potassium faster in daily life, and need more of it than sodium. You're going to want to be using magnesium supplements too, because that helps the potassium be utilized. Research electrolyte balance, and look into the risks of taking too much potassium, begin with a low amount and spread it through the day. You can use it on your food and it tastes similar to salt, but I just put it in my water, it's an acquired taste.

@ludelkri 2 ай бұрын

@@alexfunk2047 Very informative comment, thank you for sharing your knowledge! I do believe it's likely a health issue that's far more prevalent than what's being acknowledged by healthcare professionals, unfortunately.

@user-uj5ns8jv9o 2 ай бұрын

Foods are 90% less in vit than 1950

@nomencognomen3246 Жыл бұрын

After ONE DAY of using an electrolyte powder to ensure my daily requirement of potassium my energy is GREATLY IMPROVED. No afternoon dip and no sleepiness until bedtime. It’s amazing how something as simple as basic nutrition is the key to massive improvements to wellbeing. Thanks for this video (and ALL your videos) Dr. Berg!

@Drberg Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad you like the product. Thank you for your positive feedback.

@lindaperry7235 Жыл бұрын

@@Drberg I'm wondering if your electrolyte powder tastes ok please?

@lindaperry7235 Жыл бұрын

Nomen Does that powder taste bad please? Also how do I find it to get some?

@sallyaversa2022 Жыл бұрын

it’s good. Lemon/raspberry.

@hc5327 Жыл бұрын

Food is our Medicine and Medicine is our food. HIPPOCRATES, the Father of Medicine said that.

@AK-gt8in Жыл бұрын

This wonderful man has been more of a healer than any of the medical doctors. Thanks man!

@godsworshipper13 7 ай бұрын

I agree

@dalebaker5030 7 ай бұрын

only cares about bank balance like 99% of em. never helps individuals.

@5MinuteBody 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite source of potassium 1. Nutritional yeast 2. Avocados 3. Leafy greens Easy, loads of energy, feel amazing 😁🤓💞

@exdemocrat9038 2 жыл бұрын

Love avocados. I eat one every morning.

@DreiSkins101 2 жыл бұрын

What about coconut water?

@julesknight1511 2 жыл бұрын

@@DreiSkins101 not a Keto friendly drink...

@DreiSkins101 2 жыл бұрын

@@julesknight1511 👍🏽

@max4thewin556 2 жыл бұрын

@@julesknight1511 there are plenty of sugarfree types energie drink

@lioncrest2384 2 жыл бұрын

This guy can single handily end the pandemic with all this health advice

@salparadiso Жыл бұрын

I agree, Dr Berg is excellent. But only the politicians can end the pandemic by classing it endemic and allowing us to get on with our lives unhindered by their self-interested interventions in cohorts with the commercial lobbyists

@truthbomber7628 Жыл бұрын

So can turning off your TV

@L3monzLuLu Жыл бұрын

The pandemic was planned

@choicetaco44 11 ай бұрын

Yes

@choicetaco44 11 ай бұрын

@@truthbomber7628 the TV 📺 IS THE DEVIL 👿 👹👺

@MetalGearMk3 7 ай бұрын

I think this video literally saved my life. I was not getting enough electrolyte and I felt like I was dying.

@mary-kate6170 11 күн бұрын

How are you feeling now?

@charlesforte6473 Жыл бұрын

Been a nurse 20 yrs...I don't recall "Instructors" teaching micro.etc.. to this detail ...nor getting this much Vital Information from any $100 -$200 book, (and as you already know, there were several ! )... especially explained in a way that one might actually understand. I cannot Thank You Enough Dr.Berg ! You have literally changed my life. My family and friends must think I'm insane due to the number of Your videos I share lol ! Whatever ...In less than a year, I'm fully recovered from a back injury that led to some serious obesity, have lost 95lbs, am hitting the weights, eliptical and doing 50-100 pushups daily. Most important however, my Glucose is back to Normal !!! Now, even a few familial skeptics are starting to take notice !!! Bless you sir ! 🙏

@thetruthalwayswins340 Жыл бұрын

Wow great, how did you do

@Seek_Him Жыл бұрын

Wow! Great Job!

@moonlightfalcon7038 21 күн бұрын

You're right on target! No one ever went this deep in detail! Never!

@cmc6299 2 жыл бұрын

Spent years suffering with chronically swollen ankles and feet and avoiding all salt as advised by doctors and other well-meaning folk. It wasng until I began folloqing Dr. Berg's advice and eating more potassium-rich foods ie leafy greens and avouding sugar in all its forms have I reduced the swelling in my feet & ankles and have been able to wear skirts/dresses again. You're a blessing Dr. Berg!

@rachelmarquez8866 2 жыл бұрын

Hellooo C Mc! Thanks for sharing your experience! You described my exact symptoms 🤤 I eat too much sugary foods 😯 I know what to do now, thanks so much for posting!!! 🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️

@sadiabaig2399 2 жыл бұрын

What the doctors said about ankle swelling? Have they asked u to get kidney function and albumin in urine tests ?

@cmc6299 2 жыл бұрын

@@sadiabaig2399 no they hadn't a clue! Mostly they suggested staying away from salt!

@cmc6299 2 жыл бұрын

@@rachelmarquez8866 I hope it helps you. Check Dr. Berg's other videos on kidney function & leg swelling too

@rachelmarquez8866 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks C Mc for the suggestion, much appreciated!!! 👍

@Drakester300 8 ай бұрын

This video was a life saver. I was strict carnivore way of eating for about 4 years. Many health benefits, until three months ago. I basically just ate red meat and eggs every day. And added salt to my meat and eggs. Things were working great and then I suddenly had a large painful cyst in my groin. I went to urgent care and I remember the doctor asking me if I was a diabetic. I said no, because I did not eat any sugars or carbs. That question should have raised a red flag. So he prescribed antibiotics and after about 10 days it went away. Never had this type of thing happen to me, so after it was over did not think much about it. But then a week later my lymph nodes in my lower neck and my thyroid swelled up and lasted for about three weeks. I went to the doctor about this and was asked if I had night sweats or fever, etc. None of that, no sore throat or anything. So they gave me a blood test and wow! my glucose level shot straight up, which I thought was weird because I did not eat fruit, sugars, or carbs, and what was more scary is that my red blood cell count and hemoglobin levels went below the minimum. My doctor suggested that I eat food with iron. I said, I eat nothing but red meat and eggs everyday, I'm getting a lot of iron, but for some reason my body is not absorbing it. So I was told to take some iron supplements and come back in three months for another blood test. Then the swelling went down in my next and as it went away something else happened. I started to lose a lot of weight without trying, I lost 10 pounds in about 2 weeks, and also started having cramps on the tops of my feet, which I never had before. Then in a few days I woke up one morning and my lower legs, ankles, and feet were really swelled up, just like Edema, but with none of the other symptoms of edema. So, I started looking up causes of Edema on you tube, and this video with others concerning Edema and potassium from Dr. Berg came up. So I started watching them and then it hit me, Potassium imbalance! I got some electrolyte powder and started taking a multivitamin and started eating green veggies right away. The next day the swelling went down. The second day, after repeating this, I woke up and the swelling was gone, but later in the day they swelled back up but not as bad. Third day, I woke up and no swelling and so far they not swelled up. 4 Years of strict Carnivore way of eating, and it created a severe Potassium imbalance in my body. So, now am going to add a healthy variety back into my diet and definitely drink Dr. Berg's electrolyte mix on a daily basis. Thank you for your videos!

@Drakester300 8 ай бұрын

just wanted to add that during these three days of taking the electrolytes I have put 4 pounds back on.

@thetaijicentre9704 6 ай бұрын

We have to be careful about diagnosis from non-individualised piecemeal info... A High Blood sugar result can be caused by own body's high cortisol pumping out glucose when body is under stress eg infections. ( I had blood test as a virus was coming on, which resulted in a high reading and the pathology report suggesting Dr to query for diabetes risk. Level was back to normal next test...)Your other symptoms _blood count, low iron , sudden weight loss, cramps, and oedema are inconsistent with strict carnivore diet, and suggestive that advice is needed from an experienced carnivore Dr., or at least more testing to discount serious conditions. There is reason to feel challenged by these distressing symptoms, which makes it easy to jump to incorrect conclusions and time will tell. But to conclude there is need to "add a healthy variety back into my diet and definitely drink Dr. Berg's electrolyte mix on a daily basis" may simply be masking a condition for longer time... ( ps I would think the daily electrolytes would not be needed, if changing from strict carnivore and adding "variety back into my diet " ?)

@thetaijicentre9704 6 ай бұрын

@@Drakester300 RE: "...taking the electrolytes I have put 4 pounds back on" This is very unusual, as you are indicating that weight gain occurred AFTER the excess fluid from edema was removed. This is not what electrolytes do , especially from potassium. Maybe the sweetener in them, stimulated you to eat more of carbs and gain fluid storage especially after leaving strict carnivore? There is insufficient info to guess, so I really urge that you need a full check up of your current status.

@Drakester300 5 ай бұрын

@@thetaijicentre9704 thanks for the replies. In my case, for some reason my red blood cells were not absorbing iron while on the carnivore diet. I believe because not enough Zinc and magnesium. I looked at my blood tests over the last four years and saw a steady decline in my red blood cell count. But the potassium in my blood was high. But the blood test they gave me when all this was happening to me, showed my red blood cell count dropping below the lower limit. Also, I would add that during the last year on the Carnivore diet, I had a lot of issues with cramps in my calves, feet, and stomach. Very painful, many times these would cramp up really bad during the night while I was sleeping. This could have cause the sudden weight loss and loss of strength. I was really weak. No matter how much I ate, I kept losing weight. However, since taking electrolytes in the right balance, I've been able to put weight back on. And my strength has returned. And I have no more cramping. For some reason on the Carnivore diet, it through my electrolytes off. Its just my own experience.

@cfoster6804 5 ай бұрын

This is the stuff they don't tell you about carnivore/keto diets. On the flip side vegan diets create deficiencies too like b12. I stay right in the middle, balanced. Omnivore.

@matthewchristine3476 Жыл бұрын

Coconut water is an excellent source of potassium as well. An 8-ounce serving of coconut water has up to 600 mg of Potassium and only 6 g of sugar. So, it has less than half the sugar of a banana and double the potassium.

@mikelarry2602 Жыл бұрын

Let's not forget about fermenting.

@ArrowBast Жыл бұрын

It has the often overlooked anionic species - Phosphate .

@pramuanchutham7355 Жыл бұрын

One would need 8 coconuts a day to meet RDI. How much potassium is from veggies like 100grams of broccoli?

@Needless2say Жыл бұрын

According to Dr Eric Berg and others sugar requires zinc and potassium to be utilized. If that's true one might think that consuming sweet foods or drinks may increase the need for more potassium than if someone had a zero sugar intake.

@ArrowBast Жыл бұрын

@@Needless2say I guess that's likely because potassium imparts a stronger osmotic gradient than sodium does , but sodium has a stronger one than sugar. Coconuts evolved along salty shorelines rich in spray of sodium & chlorine , and the coconut avoids internal dessication by developing a husk rich in Potassium and Phosphorus, which prevents moisture loss for the seedling, else the sodium in sea water would dessicate it. Coconut husk ash is fairly alkaline. The husk content of Potassium and Phosphorus also provides a viable germinating material for the coconut sprout till it develops a sufficient network of roots and leaves at the seedling stage .

@daryldaryl913 11 ай бұрын

Years of being treated for blood pressure with medications have made me incredibly ill. While still having uncontrolled blood pressure. Eventually being taken to emergency dept with shocking pain in right abdomen and muscle spasms throughout the body. ( many other effects as well ). The decline of my health came over the years. Slowly, and i never realized that my nutrients had became very low. Many visits to Doctors and test that lead to no help. I realized i must heal myself so i investigated. Now i am on the road to health but it will take some time.

@mikeconnor3602 Жыл бұрын

I did a 62 hour fast last summer and made the mistake of not drinking electrolytes, and just mixing ACV and lemon in my water. I just ordered Dr Berg's electrolyte powder and felt so good today, I do believe my heart palpitations were due to a lack of electrolytes.

@MyLupitaLove Жыл бұрын

Yeah I had to stop drinking ACV because the heart palpitations were really BAD.

@mikeconnor3602 Жыл бұрын

@@MyLupitaLove interesting I never heard that before. I only take 2 tablespoons in 32 oz of water

@MyLupitaLove Жыл бұрын

@@mikeconnor3602 yeah! It happens I didn’t know till I saw a you tube video talking about the side effects! It took 3 weeks for the heart palpitations to stop after stopping ACV. And I was doing 1 teaspoons but my body didn’t like it apparently.

@mikeconnor3602 Жыл бұрын

@@MyLupitaLove that is very interesting, thanks

@yfdz6959 Жыл бұрын

@@MyLupitaLove so should you stop acv if you try to reduce salt and increase potassium in the body?

@josephbeckham435 Жыл бұрын

Dr Berg is the smartest and most practical doctor on the Net. He’s awesome!

@edwardalamo2507 Жыл бұрын

Sharing Good Health

@milliehummel Жыл бұрын

He is

@korenng5553 11 ай бұрын

Best educator!

@sherrykayroberts9531 Жыл бұрын

I've been diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disorder called Periodic Paralysis which can be fatal (it has to do with the body's inability to regulate potassium shifts at the cellular level). Because I live in Winnipeg and my mental health label has been used as a weapon/distraction I have been treated horribly by the medical system even though I have gone code blue more than once. I have been literally fighting for my life for over a decade and haven't been able to find a specialist who understands this disorder that I can see (I'm on disability so finances are a huge issue). My chiropractor just suggested your videos and this is the first time I've had a good explanation of what is happening. Thank you!!!!

@susanwilliston2104 Жыл бұрын

Hi from Edmonton alberta

@sherrykayroberts9531 Жыл бұрын

@@susanwilliston2104 hey fellow Canadian 😊

@beannamated Жыл бұрын

That happens to MANY people if they have any hint of a psych disorder/diagnosis. After that's in a person's record, it's nearly impossible to get decent medical help and everything is blamed on the psych diagnosis. Psych drugs DO cause a lot of imbalances and illnesses, then more drugs are piled on.

@allie9015 2 ай бұрын

How are you doing now?

@user-fv5ms4sz8e Жыл бұрын

I was on five different medicines and I ate four avocado 🥑 one afternoon, before bed. I rose from bed alert, refreshed, had energy all day and no joint pain. I tossed the drugs in the trash 🗑️ and now I take supplement 💊 and doing fine. I even lowered my high blood pressure back to normal.😮

@mommacita2069 Жыл бұрын

My husband and I are so thankful to have discovered you Dr. Berg, you are a national treasure! I only wish all your material was taught in school from am early age. What a different population we would be!

@vibhagune9711 Жыл бұрын

I had no knowledge of how electrolytes, mineraals, vit D effect the functionality of our body. Dr Berg I am learning so much from your videos and its helping me big time. I have been watching for 2 montbs now already lost 8 pounds feel a lot better many many thanks for your kindness and generosity in educating us🙏🙏

@simplehealthyliving4681 Жыл бұрын

Education in most countries is all about things that are irrelevant to health. What you described is true for the majority of people who are stuck in popular culture. I wish every part of the world had its version of Dr. Berg. Anyway I am glad you took steps toward health instead of useless things. Good wishes for the future.

@michelehyde3991 Жыл бұрын

Make sure you're talking to your Doc too .. It sounds , from reading some of the comments, that some of you may have heart issues, in particular aFib . Just saying.. Love Dr. Berg. I've learned so much from him !

@johnpawlowski804 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Berg is the best.

@mnikaluza4 8 ай бұрын

Thank you.. my mother died from potassium/mg deficiency which led to heart arythmia that killed her… this was before the days of air conditioning when ppl did a lot of sweating out electrolytes. So you are literally saving ppls lives with this video

@katerss 3 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss. 🫂

@Rchelle_YAHsdaughter Жыл бұрын

You are truly appreciated Dr. Berg. While in the hospital, I was in there on 2 different occasions, I notice the first thing they did was to give me potassium and magnesium. The last time I was in there bc of hbp. They loaded me up with all these BP meds. Immediately I prayed in my mind, for understanding on what is causing my high BP I opened my phone , went to KZfaq, typed in natural remedies for hbp, and a video of yours popped up, explaining hbp, kidneys and just everything I needed to know. I have one kidney, (the hospital literally convinced me my one kidney was cancerous even after the biopsy said NO)I always was told too much potassium harm's the kidney. I saw your video, and it said the opposite!! Plus, they gave me potassium several times and magnesium once. THEN, after being armed with the info from several of your videos on hbp and kidneys, I told them I didn't want the meds bc I tht it was too much for my one kidney to handle. I said I wanted to work on changing my diet to protect my kidney. They shot me down everytime I mentioned controlling my BP with food, herbs and spices. They insisted I needed the meds. They then added a prescription and when I asked the nurse what it was for, she said to protect my kidney. When I looked it up, it did have potassium in it. I thought, based on your info, I only needed the potassium. The doctors did not want to figure out why my BP was high, they just kept telling me I needed to take those meds for the rest of my life. I thank you Dr. Berg, for all that you do. You are are a blessing 🙌🏼.

@metoceedeelee Жыл бұрын

Please don’t listen to him, you do need the -opril ACE inhibitor blood pressure medication, sometimes they include potassium to replenish the hypokalemia. You go to your outpatient physician for outpatient blood pressure evaluation, even though most cases are idiopathic (unknown etiology)

@Kinypshun 8 ай бұрын

Your story helped me.

@SpinozicTroll 2 жыл бұрын

I used to have palpitations but slow/normal heart beat. Basically I can hear/feel my heart beat when I go to bed. After wheetgrass juice and fixing my diet that mistake is fixed. Thank you for pointing that out in previous videos!

@TheJimmyswe150 2 жыл бұрын

Thats because of your digestive system not able to break down the food, specially wheat and gluten products i get heart palpitatons for 1-2 hours after i eat shitty food, however, you Will Also get heart palpitatons from potassium deficency but thats a different heart palpitatons its harder and can for many many hours until you get enough magnesium and potassium, too much b12, copper and folate does this because of methylation issues

@southerncalifornia3155 2 жыл бұрын

I get bloated from the wheatgrass juice powder

@RosetheRiveter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the unfo

@RosetheRiveter 2 жыл бұрын

I take Microbiome and ProBio5 with Plexus, for excellent Gut Health.

@catitude4 2 жыл бұрын

I have this too. I use potassium to keep it under control.

@KH-vb8de 7 ай бұрын

I had a really bad ongoing ear infection a few years back which caused what i know now to be potassium deficiency. I had panic attacks, heart palpitations and I didn't sleep for 2 whole months, didn't even want to eat. I thought I was dying.I read up on what could cause all of this and figured it out on my own, my doctor just gave me anti-anxiety pills that didn't work. I tell everyone I know that has anything like these, because what could it hurt if I'm wrong? This info is life saving! The people who suffer from sleeplessness and anxiety NEED to know this!!

@broadbandtogod 4 ай бұрын

I'm in a really rough patch myself through anemia, but also having extreme sensitivity to almost all foods, salt, and even water. If I drunk "too much" I feel my head is gonna explode Started to eat higher potassium foods, *_really_* hope it takes the edge off 😢

@pickles9440 Жыл бұрын

Please keep doing what you’re doing. You are revealing natural truths that we have forgotten.

@Drberg Жыл бұрын

Will do. Thanks for the encouragement.

@RS_Rational 3 ай бұрын

For 20 years Suffering from leg muscle cramps, two time kidney stones, horrible body aches and restlessness It is been 6 months now supplementing Potassium .., nothing less than miracle. I feel 80-90% better most of symptoms gone

@ribeyerick3600 2 жыл бұрын

I have been stressed out lately, and the other night, I went to bed, and my heart was pounding so hard, I couldn’t sleep, and ended up having really bad anxiety because of it. I didn’t know that low potassium could cause this. Very good information. Thank you doc.

@MrMhtmht 2 жыл бұрын

I had the exact same, gave me anxiety and couldnt sleep well for two weeks. Then I took high dosages of magnesium and potassium and felt nornal again

@ribeyerick3600 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah anxiety has been so high lately. The minerals help for sure, but having a good mindset is a must. I’m currently three nights in with maybe four hours of sleep. Anxiety through the roof. It’s been such a struggle to calm my mind and body. Wish me luck

@MrMhtmht 2 жыл бұрын

@@ribeyerick3600 Hope you are doing okay. I am now often taking Magnesium Citrate and Vitamin B1 before bed and it helps really good. Together with more Potassium in my diet. Also milk products before bed tend to help!

@normangrandy8904 2 жыл бұрын

Magnesium as well my friend!

@normangrandy8904 2 жыл бұрын

@@ribeyerick3600 magnesium and cbd oil will definitely help!!

@serajni1645 2 жыл бұрын

This gentleman is just too awesome to be put in words

@dragonwithagirltattoo598 Жыл бұрын

I know you hear this constantly but I would like to thank you for your excellent videos. All of the work you put into them is very much appreciated. Thank you so much.

@PS_testing321... Жыл бұрын

I got C.Diff from a hospital stay and I thought I had colon cancer and a brain tumor because I was dizzy and seeing double. The hospital system finally admitted I had C.Diff. I had a check up with my nephrologist (kidney infection the cause of the hospital stay) and he listened and said go down to the lab and come back up. My blood work showed I had almost 0 K in my system. I had a massive electrolyte imbalance due to the constant diarrhea. Thank God I had a random appointment with this doctor, who did a lot to help me and alleviate some of the symptoms of C. Diff, as he knew about electrolytes. Too bad no other doc did at a world famous hospital. He said he didn't know how my heart was beating, my K was so low. Now I pay attention to electrolytes. Thank you for offering this information to us.

@bellasue02 Жыл бұрын

Yeah when I wasin the hospital I was served so much sugar and you can forget about vitamin D. Not a healthy place to heal

@mechwarrior83 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you're doing these long deep dive videos again!

@quickpstuts412 2 жыл бұрын

For years I dealt with palpitations due to low to mid grade stress. I was stressed for a long time and didn't realize it. Teeth clenching, sore jaw, lighter sleep, stiff neck muscles, joint pain etc. I had so many symptoms of stress. I went to a cardiologist about my palps, neither he or my doc knew what it was. I just lived with it until I found Dr. Berg. Not only has adding potassium and magnesium to my diet helped, but also deep breathing. I also learned that many years of chronic stress caused me to breath shallow (short exhales). This was causing all sorts of problems including digestion and heart palps. Sluggish digestion meant I wasn't getting my nutrients, along with problems with soil, etc. That just makes heart palps worse. After just two days of focusing on breathing deeply (longer exhale) and adding more potassium, I noticed an immediate difference. It's sad we can't get this kind of info from MOST doctors.

@cynthiahansen2341 11 ай бұрын

Could you share what form of potastium you took.

@quickpstuts412 7 ай бұрын

@@JessTalk I wrote this post a year ago and while potassium helped, the REAL help was actually moderate exercise and deep breathing practices daily. My body was stuck in fight or flight mode from shallow breathing and stress. I didn't fully understand all that when I wrote this comment. But adding potassium definitely helps. If you have any underlying emotional or chronic stress and anxiety, take care of that too. In fact make that a priority over the potassium.

@jenniferm1271 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Berg has the BEST info I have ever heard of hands down! I am so grateful for this!😁

@Drberg Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the information here. Thanks for watching!

@itsmelissa9103 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dr. Berg for all these learnings that you are sharing. God bless you abundantly.🙏❤️

@eloisegross9656 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Doctor. Recently I ended up in the emergency room because of the pounding of my heart. Turns out all I needed was potassium, they gave me a potassium pill and sent me home...of course I went to sleep like a baby. Interesting facts

@simplehealthyliving4681 Жыл бұрын

What was the potassium pill? Brand, dose? Please reply. Thanks.

@ArrowBast Жыл бұрын

@@simplehealthyliving4681 NOW vitamins Potassium Gluconate powder is great - No Fillers, stearates or additives and can be taken with vitamin C powder for proper buffering.

@simplehealthyliving4681 Жыл бұрын

@@ArrowBast Thank you for your kindness.

@ginalee7704 Жыл бұрын

@@ArrowBast how can I make it how much P how much C thanks

@FlyLotus9 10 ай бұрын

Wow!!!

@ComeBackKid1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a male that suffers from lipedema when eating unhealthy oily foods . Been to all types of doctors including vein doctors & they simply told me they didn't know what the problem was. Doing research on my own, I ultimately figured out that certain foods like Milk , cheese , sugar , non grass fed meats & oils swell my legs . I also found out that I was low on magnesium & potassium . These 2 electrolytes have been key in preventing my legs from swelling & helping with my anxiety . Like Dr Berg says , I sometimes want to tell people what they can do to fix their problem of swollen legs but people can be very sensitive now a days and would take offense instead of thanking you.

@cmc6299 2 жыл бұрын

Ive cut out sugar in all its forms including carbs (milk is also very in sugars) and feel a million times better and have reduced the chronic swelling in my feet & ankles. Increasing potassium-rich foods means the cells can push fluid out more easily. Goos luck on your journey to wellness 😊

@4406bbldb 2 жыл бұрын

Yep I hear you. I find the biggest problem with telling someone how to get better is they want to check with their doctors. :-)

@pga972 2 жыл бұрын

Shows you most doctors are clueless 🙄

@ComeBackKid1 2 жыл бұрын

@@pga972 They truly are ( @ least in the United States ) . I actually have a medical doctor in the family and she's clueless on many issues I've brought to her attention. I think they just do what their hospital/employer ( corporation ) tells them to do in fear of getting sued.

@hb8397 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️

@BourneAccident 2 жыл бұрын

HEY BERG - You are really slammin' it lately. Thanks so much for your awesome videos. Very helpful is an understatement.

@florencehendrick4781 Жыл бұрын

Oh how I need this as well! So blessed to have found you and this plethora of FREE KNOWLEDGE.

@horseperson90 Жыл бұрын

After tracking my potassium and making sure I get enough, my bloating and constipation has been reduced and I swear my body has started burning fat more efficiently. I have never felt better in my entire life. I can’t thank you enough.

@ayisha782 7 ай бұрын

how have you been getting your potassium?

@arts3312 Ай бұрын

What do you take please

@arts3312 Ай бұрын

@horseperson90 curious to know

@horseperson90 Ай бұрын

@@arts3312keppi electrolytes. On Amazon

@thehaguefortnite_163 2 жыл бұрын

All the best for 2022 dr Berg for you and your family! Great video as always.

@markplott4820 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Eric berg. - I am a Dialysis patient. I acculimanate Potasium and Phosphrus. I cannot comsume Foods in HIGH potassium , and only eat foods w/ ZERO potasium or low Potassium. I get Hyperkalimia if In dont watch HIGH Potassium foods. my Dicipline is so good , I no longer need POTASSIUM binders. and I am LOOSING weight , through FASTING and avoiding ALL HIGH Potassium foods.

@debraferguson9992 Жыл бұрын

Dr Berg you're the best anatomy instructor the professor I had in college was explaining this pump to our class and he failed miserably but your information is so clear and to the point thank you you're the greatest I wish I had watched your videos when I was in college I would have gotten the best understanding of everything and I'm sure the other students would agree please keep doing your very informative videos we really appreciate all that you do you're doing a great job

@richbrett7268 Жыл бұрын

This is really excellent work. Thank you for being an incredible resource of information here on you tube.

@genosukesama3717 2 жыл бұрын

As much as I've learned over the past 10 or more years exploring nutrition, herbs and supplementation to address my health issues Dr Berg has a way of simplifying complex issues which shows his firm grasp of what he practices. Thanks for all your help over the years, you've made a difference in my life that's for sure.

@clarabritto7627 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Berg, you are really very good. God bless you in all you do to educate us free.

@Cookies205 Жыл бұрын

This explains so much, thank you for the amazing content!

@rollynewong286 Жыл бұрын

Dear Dr. Berg - you are an Angel working hard to help so many misled humans! Thank you. 🙏🏻💕

@paleamigo8575 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I've been reading about the benefits of potassium for years and I figured out that potassium protects "all" organs in one way or another.

@jamesbradley582 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Dr Berg for an very in depth explanation, also the way you explain it(as in all your videos) makes a complex subject easy to understand.

@maravilloso002 Жыл бұрын

Doc the uncle I needed growing up. Thank you sir for your contributions to health and wellness. This channel is a cheat code to life.

@Cyrilmc222004 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Doctor Eric Berg, I really really enjoyed and appreciate your help and knowledge which is vast. And I’m definitely going take this on board. I found this very very helpful and useful too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

@lukas2515 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, super informative video! We seem to have gotten off to a good start this year :)

@rebeccaarcher5139 2 жыл бұрын

When I was in the throes of serious fibromyalgia, I always thought that the buildup of urea in my system must be causing some of the pain. The inflammation was body wide. And the fluid retention was horrible and nothing made it go away. Nothing that is until low carb and intermittent fasting. No fibromyalgia anymore and I think you just explained why!

@just_Janet Жыл бұрын

This finally gives me an understanding of why I've been in the hospital for lack of potassium. I have to take a liquid prescription for this every day. I had no idea. Thank you!

@MsJanetLouise 6 ай бұрын

I use his electrolytes and it helped with my spasms and nighttime leg cramps!

@MahlBruckner8 Жыл бұрын

I have an advantage of being a patient of a fine chirop. and Osteopath in Santa Barbara, CA plus a wealth of knowledge the Dr. Berg explains so well. I have started using a small amount of his electrolite powder in tea as a sweetener and nutritional boost at night. A fan among many.

@johnsantiago5340 2 жыл бұрын

I've learned so much from Dr Berg, I can only thank the Guy at the least! He might of saved my life. Who knows right! I've made serious changes and I see and feel the benefits. Respect this man.👍

@MysticSoul777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Berg for explaining Potassium, your videos are inspiring and not to mention finally teaching me the basics of eating foods to increasingly your health. Please keep the videos coming.

@misterwill3625 11 ай бұрын

I’ve experienced that pounding in my ear. Dr. Berg is so helpful with helping us understand our bodies.

@johnbutterfield8076 Жыл бұрын

You are so informative and have the best manner. Thank you.

@gloriamandudi8430 2 жыл бұрын

Since watching your videos, I never realized how important Potassium is in your diet. I’ve since incorporated potassium in what I eat especially after I had my fibroids removed. Thank you for educating myself and others on important medical information like this!

@johnwhitaker2552 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Dr. Berg! I have been studying nutrition for many years, since my dear mother was also a student and practitioner of nutrition.(We had a juice machine in our home in 1951). My mother lived to the age of 101 and I fully expect to enjoy a long life as well at my present age of 81. Your knowledge of nutrition is extensive and interesting. I look forward each day to the your informative and interesting presentations. Thank you for sharing your expertise and life extending information.

@quickpstuts412 2 жыл бұрын

Same. Had I found Dr. Berg before having mine removed, I probably wouldn't have needed the surgery. Everything seems to come down to stress, which causes nutrient deficiencies, which leads to inflammation, which causes fibroids, hormonal imbalance, etc. If I only knew then what I know now. Wow!

@ArrowBast Жыл бұрын

If you live in a tropical country - you can make your own potassium rich ash by burning coconut shell fibres till they are greyish white.

@vickigonya9432 Жыл бұрын

I was surprised to learn potatoes had 3 times the potassium as bananas.

@NicoleM2108 2 жыл бұрын

Dr Berg, I am a frequent faster (OMAD/keto w/ occasional prolonged fasting). I tried your Electrolyte powder (orange flavor) along with Trace minerals and Vit D3/K2. WOW...what a difference! I have excellent energy levels for a light workout while fasting and no more "jumping legs" when I try to sleep. Thank you so much for this information and your great (and yummy) products! 40 lbs down!

@Rakailah. 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for being on this earth teaching us so much about ourselves. Almost in tears excited to have my mother take your electrolyte powder and her to start to feel better. Thank you so very much again Dr berg. ❤

@violaclarke8082 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Berg, you are such a helpful and kind person. Thanks for all your info. and may God bless you and your family always 🙏

@The_KW Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dr Berg! I thought id check in after 4 weeks of increasing my electrolyte and especially potassium levels. What a difference! Im taking extra salad, had no fizzy drinks (soda) only water with electrolyte supplements and good quality mineral water. Wow! Im quite fit but this feels like it allows me to do an extra 10%, and not as lethargic first thing in the morning. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. Best wishes from Edinburgh, Scotland

@glorialeermont3492 Жыл бұрын

❤ Thank you so much! When I’m not feeling quite right, I always go to you 1st & find out how I can turn things around naturally! I know I can rely on my Dr. to give me medication if that’s what I need, but I prefer to go naturally whenever possible. You’re 99% on the time right on the money for me on things that I’ve let slip. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge!❣️

@DD-lv4tb 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, enlightened and no return, thank you!

@barbaramckelroy1524 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Much. Isure needed this very valuable info. APPRECIATE You !

@davekaparkes9039 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Dr Berg for the excellent work you are doing! Please, please do a video on type one diabetes and keto. Thank you Dr.!

@sketchur 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Berg, I really like this video!!! I know someone whose ankles swell like in the picture in this video, and I do just wonder if it's a potassium deficiency. I've taken up an interest in nutrition ever since watching your videos, and your definition of electrolytes along with the plethora of information in this video helps me SOO MUCH. Plus, sugar depletes potassium?! I overindulged on sugar during the holidays, resulting in a UTI, which I haven't had in a year. I used to get UTIs all the time, when I ate sugar (and added sugar) everyday. I like this video in particular also because you weren't pushing keto or IF throughout the video. I feel safe to share this with friends and family because of its information, not an agenda. So for this, Dr Berg, I say good job and thank you.

@JohnnyCerrato Жыл бұрын

Nothing but pure gold from this legend.

@daviddavidson6543 Жыл бұрын

Thank-you. I love these videos & you may just keep me from going to an early grave. A lot of these issues I have experienced. Thanks again.

@carlgeorgtsigakis498 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Another great video! I would love to see you do a video on a electrolyte water recipe for people planning a 14-21 day water fast. I've seen a couple different mixtures, but still... :)

@alechardin3004 11 ай бұрын

Why don’t they teach us this information in school? I’ve had so many of these symptoms over the past 2-3 months. I’m so weak and tired throughout the day. I also have bad insomnia and my heart will pump just like you’re explaining. I started taking a supplement and drinking more electrolytes and I feel completely new.

@princebarth4709 Жыл бұрын

Listening to your videos injects strength and hope into my life

@jennifer6814 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so life changing. Thank you.

@madhuraraghavan7323 Жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience one month back Now I can understand what happened to me I am very grateful to you for your timely videos and advice👌👏🙏🙏

@danielazita7143 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That was super interesting,. I'm only just learning about electrolytes. Never knew any of this, all my life. That's bit bad really... This should be talked about more. Knowledge as such could be put out in the world. This is why we have you. Hope youngsters watch your videos Dr Eric. Hope everybody comes to know about your videos. The knowledge n helpful teachings you share are amazing n so appreciated.. Really enjoyed n learnt lots. POTASSIUM is so important n needed in the body. Thank you so much!!!!

@elizabethdrummond9581 Жыл бұрын

Again DR Berg, thank you, thank you so much for your hard work. You are really the best!!! Always with great information for us.

@peterwoodland446 Жыл бұрын

I have watched Dr Berg from his first episode, I continue to watch as he is 100% correct on nearly all health topics.

@HillzMinis Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Berg. This may be why I’m having so many issues.

@stevec404 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like potassium is what I need to correct several body function issues. Thanks.

@ketotrucker6262 2 жыл бұрын

AGAIN! You have changed my life for the better. Thank you.

@lolasaint7370 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant .!!!.. Thank you ! Much Gratitude for this extraordinary information !!!

@debayanchoudhury8296 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you doctor for another very very useful video. You are educating lots of people like us.Thank you so much sir.

@suexyong1742 2 жыл бұрын

I have many mineral deficient. I am deficient with B12, Vitamin D and Potassium. I also have High Blood Pressure. This video is very interesting and helpful. Love it.

@BeaVal444 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! What a great important information!! Thank you so much!!! You are a great human being ❤️👍🏻🙏🏻

@owanitajarrett5402 Жыл бұрын

I thank you from my heart, your videos have help me tremendously

@jennatalks3399 Жыл бұрын

You've helped me lose 28 pounds in 7 weeks, reduce my trigeminal neuralgia pain, and intracranial hypertension. Thank you.

@joeqb5992 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Reading comments gives me encouragement.

@sharonblakely9101 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone k ow what sheis talking about?

@sharonblakely9101 Жыл бұрын

@@joeqb5992 s00000⁰

@rhondaiivey3384 Жыл бұрын

@@sharonblakely9101 It’s a severe pain in a persons face because of a nerve. I have 2 family members that have it pretty bad.

@beannamated Жыл бұрын

@@rhondaiivey3384 do you know what she is talking about DOING to achieve those things?

@Christo-Jose 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing most important information for all the athletes around the world, I really appreciate it u are the best Dr

@fikilecele4745 7 ай бұрын

We truly appreciate you Dr Berg here DurbancSouth Africa

@ranikalakaar 2 жыл бұрын

Great service to the people. Thanks Doc 🌻

@jennettek.7687 8 ай бұрын

Yes, I need more potassium to balance my electrolytes in this heat dome. I have tried Dr. BERGs powdered formulation ~ but it's just waaaay tooooo sweeeeeet! Please consider making an unsweetened version asap. Thank you so very much! 🙏

@thelightofthebodyispineal7137 2 жыл бұрын

OMG!! Dr. Berg, I love You So Much for teaching the critical details to us, because we will not get this information from our “assigned” Women’s Clinic at this particular antiquated Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. Thank you for being a real Doctor who teaches us! That’s so Imperative!

@irinabojescu7140 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, dr. Berg, for your willingness to share all this information, indeed proficient. Congratulations!

@South.Korean 11 ай бұрын

this is so helpful. i am crying thank you. from South Korea

@ladybugsarah6671 2 жыл бұрын

I've been taking a high potassium supplement and now after years of a lack of sleep, I've been sleeping a normal night sleep. If I had only watched this years ago. My muscles are still tremoring though. But its only been about a month I've been taking it. Dr Berg you are a really good teacher. You make everything very clear. Thank you.

@ariellaabrahams 2 жыл бұрын

What's the name of the supplement. Everyone I looked at had only 2% RDA

@ladybugsarah6671 2 жыл бұрын

@@ariellaabrahams Supersmart Potassium Bicarbonate. Claims 5400 mg per day but it is in 4 capsules... Last I looked they were out of stock. So trying Pure brand Bicarb Blend at 412 mg per capsule. Took about 10 the first day and muscle pain that had started coming back after a week of being out of potassium went away by the next day and was able to sleep better too. Definitely works for me. Potassium Orotate is another option but I haven't tried that yet. Hope this helps. My diagnosis was fibromyalgia.. seems like it is just potassium deficiency. Our food just doesn't have the minerals and vitamins it should have now in my opinion. God Bless

@cindymillis4975 Жыл бұрын

Are you also taking magnesium?

@ladybugsarah6671 Жыл бұрын

@@cindymillis4975 I used to take alot of Magnesium. Not as regularly now. But when I do take it, I take Magnesium Malate.

@hillbillybeerdranker6678 Жыл бұрын

A low B12 at the tissue level can also cause tremors. To test the tissue level you need a methylmalonic acid test. When B12 is low at the tissue, this acid will always be elevated.

@meld9601 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for all you do!

@Drberg Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@francesbeth2077 Жыл бұрын

This is priceless information and rich knowledge. I was always interested in good eating habits and fresh foods with vitamins as well as controllings carbs and sugars and eating more salad, but I never knew the scientific reasoning behind the need for vitamins, minerals and nutrients. We are what we eat. Health is so important. I can't thank you enough for this presentation. Better than some college classes I had. How ever, I know with college, most research and study is done independently, you have to search for answers. You made it so easy for all to understand and comprehend health needs. May God's face shine upon you and keep you in blessed peace for all of your hard work and willingness to share with the public❤️🎉☝️