Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast Dr. Eric Berg

Today, I’m going to tell you about the best and the worst supplements to take as you age.



Let’s start with iron supplements. Our bodies do not have a good way of eliminating excess iron, which can damage the liver. Too much iron can increase your risk of infection and also deplete zinc. Donating blood can help eliminate excess iron.



If you have anemia, the best sources of iron are red meat, liver, grass-fed liver pills, or spleen extract.



Many people consume too much calcium, which can build up in the arteries and kidneys.



Synthetic vitamin A can cause damage to the liver, osteoporosis, and increased intracranial pressure.



Best vitamins to take as you age:

1. Vitamin C

2. Vitamin B3

3. Magnesium

4. Vitamin D

5. Vitamin K1

6. Vitamin K2



While most synthetic vitamins should be avoided, synthetic vitamin C can be beneficial under certain circumstances.

Today, we’re going to talk about bloating, the number one symptom associated with a leaky gut. If you have a leaky gut, you have crevices and holes in your gut where food particles and substances can travel through without a stamp of approval from the immune system.



For example, if you have a leaky gut and egg protein gets through, your immune system will respond as if it’s a virus, bacteria, or pathogen. The next time you eat eggs, you could have an immune reaction.



If you have a leaky gut, you’ll notice new food allergies along with the following symptoms:

•Inflammation

•Joint pain

•Skin reactions (e.g. psoriasis, dermatitis)

•Headaches



The most damaging side effect of a leaky gut is the development of autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s.



To get rid of bloating, you’ll need to address the cause of a leaky gut. Check out the 7 most common causes of a leaky gut:

1. Vitamin D deficiency

2. Seed oils

3. Raw vegetables

4. Lectins

5. Fiber

6. Sugar

7. Gluten



Even if you correct your diet, you must ensure you have enough vitamin D to fix your leaky gut. Get plenty of sun without burning, or take 20,000 IU of vitamin D every day.



Glutamine is crucial for gut health. Red meat is the best source of glutamine. Cabbage, bone broth, eggs, and kefir are also good sources. Zinc is also important for gut health. Oysters, shellfish, seafood, and sea kelp are the best sources. Fasting gives your digestive system a chance to rest and repair if you have a leaky gut.

Let's talk about the truth about saturated fat and cholesterol.



Cholesterol is a type of fat made by the liver that's used to make cell membranes, hormones, and vitamin D.



Saturated fat is a type of fat that stays solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fat is liquid at room temperature. Coconut oil is 87% saturated fat, and lard is 47% saturated fat.



Dietary cholesterol has little effect on total cholesterol. Your body makes about 80% of your cholesterol. If you consume more cholesterol, your body will make less. If you consume less cholesterol, your body will make more.



It's okay to consume steak, lard, and butter. Cholesterol is only bad when combined with things like sugar, smoking, trans fats, and seed oils.

In this podcast, we’re going to talk about aneurysms. There are typically no early aneurysm symptoms or signs, so they often occur without warning.



An aneurysm is a bulging dilation of the vascular system. There are no symptoms until it ruptures, leading to a hole in the artery. If this occurs in the brain, it’s known as a brain aneurysm, which can cause a stroke.



Aneurysms can occur in the brain (brain aneurysm, intracranial aneurysm, cerebral aneurysm), around the heart and aorta (aortic aneurysm), in the kidney, and in other areas of the body. The thumb-to-palm test can indicate if you are at a higher risk of an aneurysm.



Some common aneurysm causes include the following:

•Smoking (4x greater risk)

•Chronic alcohol use

•Diabetes

•High sugar intake

•Seed oil consumption

•Dental bacteria



Anything that causes chronic inflammation or oxidation can weaken your arterial system and contribute to an aneurysm.



Consider any related health concerns to prevent aneurysms and support blood vessel health. If you have high blood pressure, increase your potassium, magnesium, and vitamin D intake. A low-carb diet can also help lower your blood pressure.



Sometimes, a copper deficiency can cause an aneurysm. Copper is necessary to help your body build collagen.



Here are a few other ways to prevent aneurysms:

• Avoid inflammatory foods

• Consume antioxidants

• Consume foods with omega-3s

• Increase vitamin D

• Exercise regularly

In this podcast, we’re going to talk about the best remedy to support your liver health. It takes many years of damage before you’ll notice toxic liver symptoms. Some of the most common toxic liver symptoms include the following:

• Yellow eyes

• Yellow skin

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Red dots on the skin

• Fatigue



One of the best toxic liver remedies is NAC (N-acetyl cysteine). This remedy helps counter the effects of alcohol, smoking, drugs like ibuprofen, chemotherapy, radiation, and chemicals found in the environment, such as herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, and fungicides.



NAC helps to replenish glutathione, a potent antioxidant that helps counter free radical damage.



NAC enhances phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification in the liver. This process takes fat-soluble poisons and turns them into harmless water-soluble particles. NAC regenerates liver tissue and prevents liver cell self-destruction.



NAC is helpful if you take medication, drink alcohol, smoke, or if you’re exposed to any other types of toxicity.



To make NAC more potent, try the following:

1. Take on an empty stomach

2. Take several doses daily

3. Take it with vitamin C and selenium

4. Consume a high-protein meal after taking NAC



In addition to consuming adequate animal proteins, incorporate more cruciferous vegetables into your diet to help support the liver.

In this podcast, I’m going to tell you how to sleep better at night. Many people suffer from numerous sleep issues and disturbances, such as trouble getting to sleep, frequent waking to urinate, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome.



Vitamin D can improve all of these sleep issues. Not only can it improve sleep quality, but it can also improve gut health and immune function.



Vitamin D works synergistically with magnesium, which improves cramping, restless leg syndrome, heart palpitations, and high cortisol levels. If you're taking magnesium for these issues and it's not working, it could be because you need vitamin D. Vitamin D is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatories.



Sleep, diet, and exercise are vital for your health, with sleep at the top of the list. The nerves in the hypothalamus that control sleep are full of vitamin D receptors. If you’re obese, diabetic, or aging, your need for vitamin D dramatically increases.



Less than 40 ng/mL of vitamin D can negatively affect your health. Vitamin D levels should be between 70 and 100 ng/mL or more for therapeutic benefit.



Blood tests detect the inactive form of vitamin D and can’t tell you if vitamin D is reaching your cells. Try taking at least 30,000 IUs of vitamin D3 for better sleep, and remember to consume plenty of water daily. Cut down on dairy to limit calcium intake and take vitamin K2, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6, the cofactors of vitamin D.



For better sleep, try the following sleeping tips:

•Take vitamin D with cofactors at the last meal of the day

•Make sure the room is cool

•Avoid electronics and bright lights 2 hours before bed



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