Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral Health

Dr. Ken Berry MD

Dr. Ken Berry is a board-certified family physician and the bestselling author of Lies My Doctor Told Me. After realizing that standard dietary advice was making his patients—and himself—sicker, he shifted his entire approach to focus on root-cause healing. In this audio series, he cuts through the noise of modern medical myths to deliver the straightforward truth about sustainable wellness. Listeners will discover the science and common sense behind ancestral eating, focusing on ketogenic, ketovore, and carnivore lifestyles. Dr. Berry breaks down complex metabolic issues into practical, actionable steps, showing exactly how to reverse chronic inflammation, fix insulin resistance, and reclaim vitality through whole, nutrient-dense foods. Whether you are looking to sustainably lose weight, untangle conflicting nutritional guidelines, or simply optimize your daily energy, this show provides the no-nonsense strategies required to thrive. Hit follow to step outside the standard dietary narrative and take control of your metabolic health.

  1. 2h ago

    What REALLY Causes HEART DISEASE ?? Revealed - 2026

    Finally, the true causes of Heart Disease revealed by the American Medical Association. Here is the list of the things you should focus on and reverse, to reduce your risk of Heart Disease. Also included, the list of "risks" you can ignore while you focus on the important ones!Uploaded 23-01-21LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2MtuDjoBecome a PATRON ▶ https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity--- Videos on Reversing Your Conditions ---Reverse Type 2 DM: https://youtu.be/kpGX39Khp04Reverse Type 2 DM: https://youtu.be/BPYNuoOebokReverse Metabolic Syndrome: https://youtu.be/BPYNuoOebokReverse Metabolic Syndrome: https://youtu.be/qSeIz_PWCmcLower High Blood Pressure: https://youtu.be/I4poezuUM5sLower High Blood Pressure: https://youtu.be/WINftBaz3oIReverse Obesity: https://youtu.be/2LNAOOdfVDcReverse Obesity: https://youtu.be/qv1tBPqHLX8Lower High Triglycerides: https://youtu.be/EiCy5SWypCILower High Triglycerides: https://youtu.be/FAprJVXq1fEJAMA Cardiology Study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/article-abstract/2775559Dr Bret Scher Article: https://www.dietdoctor.com/metabolic-health-is-a-better-predictor-of-heart-disease-risk-than-ldlProper Human Diet SUMMIT: https://phdvirtualsummit.com/Daily MINERALS you need: http://bit.ly/MineralFix (Discount Code applied)Our Amazon Favorites: https://amzn.to/39DhX5uEat REAL Meat: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscountEat REAL SALT: http://bit.ly/RealSalts ----- Join me and let's optimize your health! -----Thanks so much to our Prime and Champion Patrons, Chris B, Robert M, Julia M, Josh S, Andrew R, Michael K, Acer T, Fernanda T, Ronald S, Debra B, Yolanda N, 2 Krazy Ketos, Bob C, B B, Suzanne C, Mitzi C, Dean Z, Doyle R, Julie L, Lori B, Jeff P, Sam B for helping make this video possible.My Website: drberry.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/kendberry.md/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/kendberry.md/ TWITTER: twitter.com/KenDBerryMD TikTok: @kendberrymd GAB: @kendberrymd MeWe: @kendberrymd Ken D Berry, MD, is a Family Physician and has been practicing Family Medicine in Tennessee for over 20 years, having seen over 25,000 patients in his career so far.Consult your doctor. Don't use this video as medical advice.For Collaborations please email me: support@drberry.com Snail Mail: Dr Berry P.O. Box 486 New Johnsonville, TN 37134Any information on diseases and treatments available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition.Although all measures are taken to ensure that the contents of the YouTube channel are accurate and up-to-date, all information contained on it is provided ‘as is’.To the extent permitted by mandatory law, Dr. Ken D. Berry shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on this channel, including viruses, regardless of the accuracy or completeness of any such content.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 3h ago

    1 Cause of SLEEP APNEA You’ve Never Heard of? (Fatty Tongue) 2026

    Fatty Tongue is the one cause of Sleep Apnea you've probably never heard of. It is easily measurable with magnetic resonance imaging and is a reversible cause of obstructive sleep apnea.Uploaded 01-10-20Losing Fatty Tongue can greatly improve the symptoms of sleep apnea, often making that CPAP machine unnecessary. Learn about this common cause of obstructive sleep apnea and reverse it with this video. LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2YxwHK9Daily MINERALS: http://bit.ly/MineralFix (Discount)Resources:--Fatty Tongue and OSA: https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/news/20200110/slimming-down-tongue-fat-might-help-ease-sleep-apnea--Tongue Fat and OSA: https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1164/rccm.201903-0692OC--Healthline Article: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/why-tongue-fat-can-affect-sleep-apnea-risk#Losing-weight-can-affect-breathingReverse Fatty Tongue with KETO or Carnivore:---KETO 101: http://bit.ly/KETO101---CARNIVORE 101: https://bit.ly/Carnivore101LIVER Supplement: http://bit.ly/AncestOrgs (Discount code = KENTEN)Eat REAL SALT: http://bit.ly/RealSalts ----- Join me and let's optimize your health! -----💪Become a PATRON and Ask Dr Berry your questions: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunityThanks so much to our Prime and Champion Patrons, Josh S, Michael K, Dianne M, Yolanda N, Rochelle M, Chris B, 2KrazyKetos, Louis M, Melissa D, Linda W, Margaret B, Kim S, Vaneesa C, Ben and Carla, Jennifer M, Bob C, Denise M, Jamie S, Shawn J, Tonya B, Shahem Z, B B, Lori B, Shannon H, Suzanne C, William K, Mitzi C, Sam B, Julie L, Dean Z, John C, Rumi K, Doyle R, Jeff P, Tia G, Amanda W, Jose A, Christina S, Sue P and Terry V for helping make this video possible.My Website: drberry.comEat REAL Meat: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscountKETO 101: http://bit.ly/KETO101CARNIVORE 101: https://bit.ly/Carnivore101FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kendberry.md/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/kendberry.md/ TWITTER: twitter.com/KenDBerryMD PARLER: @kendberrymd TikTok: @kendberrymd GAB: @kendberrymd MeWe: @kendberrymd Ken D Berry, MD, is a Family Physician and has been practicing Family Medicine in rural Tennessee for over 20 years, having seen over 25,000 patients in his career so far.Consult your doctor. Don't use this video as medical advice.For Collaborations please email me: support@drberry.com Snail Mail: Dr Berry P.O. Box 486 New Johnsonville, TN 37134Any information on diseases and treatments available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition.Although all measures are taken to ensure that the contents of the YouTube channel are accurate and up-to-date, all information contained on it is provided ‘as is’.To the extent permitted by mandatory law, Dr. Ken D. Berry shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on this channel, including viruses, regardless of the accuracy or completeness of any such content.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 4h ago

    Dr. Ken Berry Q&A: Ideal Human Diet

    Invite a friend and let’s talk about the Proper Human Diet!! Low-carb, Keto, Ketovore, & Carnivore consisting of real, whole, nutrient-dense foods are on the Proper Human Diet spectrum. Lose weight, reverse diabetes, eradicate fatty liver, and SO much more… Join our COMMUNITY Support & Knowledge: https://phdhealth.community Proper Human Diet principles video: https://youtu.be/jwagCofBDj8 Proper Human Diet GUIDEBOOK: https://www.drberry.com/guidebook MINERAL Drops: https://saltt.com/ref/DrB (discount) LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2XvNNZm KICKING ASS AFTER 50 book: https://amzn.to/3LMj1ny COMMON SENSE LABS book: https://amzn.to/45rZ9NM PHD Merch: https://www.drberry.com/shop (T-Shirts, Tanks, Hoodies, etc) Holiday KETO Cookbook: https://bit.ly/ourholidaycookbook Great Keto Recipes: https://cookingketowithfaith.com/ Eat Real MEAT: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount (discount = BERRY) Pluck Organ Seasonings code = DRKEN for 25% off https://eatpluck.com Support Our Mission: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity LMNT electrolytes: drinklmnt.com/Neisha (free gift) Our Farm Channel: @drberryfarms Neisha’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NeishaSalasBerry Best JERKY I’ve tasted: https://matthatjerky.com/?ref=_vgzta3eC0uNy Awesome Coffee roasted in Tennessee: https://hollerroast.com/?ref=keto (discount) Disclaimer: Nothing in this video is Medical Advice. Dr. Berry does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical conditions online; instead, he helps people better understand their health and ways to avoid health problems and promote wellbeing. Make sure you are working with YOUR provider to monitor your health and medications. These posts and videos are not designed to, and do not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services to you or to any other individual. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from purchases. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dr. Ken Berry Q&A: Ideal Human Diet
  4. 5h ago

    How to Correct PLANTAR FASCIITIS without Pills, Injections, or Surgery!

    Can Plantar Fasciitis be fixed naturally? Can you fix Plantar Fasciitis with diet? These are great questions to ask and I think the answer to both is yes! This short video discusses natural ways to reduce the glycation, inflammation, and weakness in your plantar fascia. Let me know in the comments if you've used a Proper Human Diet to improve your Plantar Fasciitis pain please. Eat REAL SALT: https://shop.redmond.life/?afmc=DRBERRY (discount) Join our Support Community: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/3CgUbo8 Daily Minerals: https://bit.ly/MineralFix (discount) References: PF linked to DM: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC5373572/ PF in new Diabetics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22349878/ PF in Diabetes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC7183784/ PF very common, Tx inconsistent: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15134610/ Bob & Brad PF video: https://youtu.be/75JvDlvGF_s Great PF article: https://goldenharper.net/pf/ Our Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3inNA39 Our Amazon Favorites: https://amzn.to/39DhX5u ----- Join me and let's optimize your health! ----- Thanks so much to our Prime & Champion Patrons Chris B, Andrew R, Benjamin S, Colin, Jeffery D, Michael K, Shelley L, Sheri M, Stacie P, A_Smith, Amy M, B B, Beth J, Bob C, Charles A, Daniel L, Dean F, Dean P, Dean Z, Debra B, Elizabeth & Brett L, Fuji M, James H, Jeff P, John I, Julie L, Karen A, Karen C, Kevin S, Lisa K, Lori B, Marilynn S, Mary, Michelle G, Mike R, Mitzi C, My'chell V, Paul R, Ralph D, Rick & Kit C, Ron F, Ryane C, Shawn R, Steve H, Suzanne C, Tahane M, Tami H, Tim S, Tina C, Tracey D, 2 Krazy Ketos, Jose A, John C, and Dean Z for helping make this video possible. My Website: drberry.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kendberry.md/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/kendberry.md/ TWITTER: twitter.com/KenDBerryMD TikTok: @kendberrymd Clapper: @kendberrymd MeWe: @kendberrymd Ken D Berry, MD, is a Family Physician and has been practicing Family Medicine in Tennessee for over 20 years, having seen over 25,000 patients in his career so far. Consult your doctor. Don't use this video as medical advice. For Collaborations please email me: support@drberry.com Any information on diseases and treatments available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Although all measures are taken to ensure that the contents of the YouTube channel are accurate and up-to-date, all information contained on it is provided ‘as is’. To the extent permitted by mandatory law, Dr. Ken D. Berry shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on this channel, including viruses, regardless of the accuracy or completeness of any such content. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Correct PLANTAR FASCIITIS without Pills, Injections, or Surgery!
  5. 6h ago

    MONDAY NIGHT LIVE with Nurse Neisha & Dr. Ken Berry

    Limited Time Discounted Annual All Access Wellness Bundle : https://phdhealth.community/plans/1929925?bundle_token=8a2a19a1f42e8a40d55b32a4552c4778&utm_source=manual Find more information about the PHD Community here : https://phdhealth.community ⭐️FREE downloadable Proper Human Diet GUIDEBOOK: https://www.drberry.com/guidebook American Diabetes Society: https://www.americandiabetessociety.org/ Low-carb, Keto, Ketovore, & Carnivore consisting of real, whole, nutrient-dense foods are on the Proper Human Diet spectrum. Lose weight, reverse diabetes, eradicate fatty liver, and More ANCESTRAL SUPPLEMENTS (LIVER, ETC): http://ancestralsupplements.com/drberry (DISCOUNT CODE: drberry) DAILY MINERALS: https://saltt.com/ref/DrB (discount) LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2XvNNZm COMMON SENSE LABS book: https://amzn.to/4eD5Emt PHD Merch: https://www.drberry.com/shop (T-Shirts, Tanks, Hoodies, etc) Great Keto Recipes: https://cookingketowithfaith.com/ Eat Real MEAT: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount (discount = BERRY) Pluck Organ Seasonings code = DRKEN for 25% off https://eatpluck.com Support Our Mission: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity LMNT electrolytes: drinklmnt.com/Neisha (free gift) Our Farm Channel: @drberryfarms Best JERKY I’ve tasted: https://matthatjerky.com/?ref=_vgzta3... Awesome Coffee roasted in Tennessee: https://hollerroast.com/?ref=keto (discount) Disclaimer: Nothing in this video is Medical Advice. Dr. Berry does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical conditions online; instead, he helps people better understand their health and ways to avoid health problems and promote wellbeing. Make sure you are working with YOUR provider to monitor your health and medications. These posts and videos are not designed to, and do not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services to you or to any other individual. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from purchases. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    MONDAY NIGHT LIVE with Nurse Neisha & Dr. Ken Berry
  6. 7h ago

    KETO/Carnivore/Fasting Q&A Got questions?

    Got Keto/Carnivore/Fasting Questions?? We’re here for you. Ask your questions and/or tell how you're reclaiming your health in the comments Invite a friend and let’s talk about the Proper Human Diet!! Dr Berry's Website: www.drberry.com 💟MINERAL /Electrolyte Drops: https://bit.ly/MineralFix Neisha's Youtube/Blog Https://youtube.com/neishalovesit Https://neishalovesit.blog Dr. Berry’s Book, now available on Audible LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2XvNNZm Kicking Ass AFTER 50: https://bit.ly/KickAss50 Our Amazon Favorites: https://amzn.to/39DhX5u Eat REAL Meat: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount Redmond’s Re-Lyte electrolytes; Discount code: DRBERRY https://shop.redmond.life/products/re-lyte-electrolyte-mix?afmc=es Redmond’s Bundles 💎 salt rocks http://bit.ly/Redmonds_crystals promo code DRBERRY Keto Chow DISCOUNT CODE: DRBERRY10 http://shop.ketochow.xyz/?aff=96&ref=drkenberry Electrolyte Drops https://shop.ketochow.xyz/collections/home-page/products/electrolyte-fasting-drops?aff=96&ref=drkenberry 🧖🏻♀Beauty bundle https://shop.redmond.life/products/neisha-loves-it-bundle 🧂Big salt bundle (Neisha) https://shop.redmond.life/products/neisha-salty-bundle 🧂Small salt bundle (Dr B)😎 https://shop.redmond.life/pages/dr-berry-bundle Carnivore Crisps: https://carnivorecrisps.com (discount code: BERRY) Awesome Coffee: https://hollerroast.com/?ref=keto (discount) Timestamps: 0:00 KETO, Carnivore, Fasting Q & A, Got Questions 3:07 Can mineral water cause kidney damage 3:31 Does Keto help with ovarian cyst 4:13 Is turkey bacon a bacon 5:02 How can people with esophageal ulcer do Keto diet 5:51 Is Keto Chow shakes a good way to start Keto 7:26 How to minimize neuropathy symptoms 9:02 Is Crystal Light okay for Carnivore diet 9:42 Does a Carnivore diet cause problems with Bile Acid Malabsorption 10:42 How long does it take to lose weight in Keto 16:09 Is Keto not good for people with Parkinson’s 16:56 How rare can I cook chicken liver 18:05 Will Keto help fix Grave’s disease 18:59 What to eat in Carnivore if a person has a lot of food allergies 21:20 How to deal with mental hunger 23:11 What routine blood work should I have my doctor track 24:33 Can you eat Carnivore if you have familial Cholesterolemia 23:12 How to start Carnivore diet 25:55 What to do when you’re not losing weight doing Carnivore 27:06 Is Keto okay for people without thyroid 27:46 How accurate is iodine patch test 28:21 Will Keto improve dental health 29:48 What diet should people with post COVID-19 do 30:09 Does red meat cause Colon Cancer 31:16 Can Keto cause high C-Reactive Protein level 31:58 What are the best food for IBS and Arthritis 32:55 Can too much protein spike insulin level 35:23 Does croissant diet work 36:52 Does Dr. Naiman’s PE diet plan work 39:17 Can I use Ozempic with Keto diet to lose weight 40:11 How to best take JCrows 40:47 What to eat for Bile Secretion 41:11 Is Yohimbe good for speeding up weight loss 41:51 What is a reliable Glucometer 42:52 What food should I eat to rebuild myelin sheath 44:46 Does Carnivore cause both toes to ache 46:17 Is protein restriction good for Osteoporosis 47:08 What causes calf twitching and cramps 49:23 Can I use any seasoning and condiments on Carnivore 50:06 What is an alternative for Liothyronine 52:30 What to do if I have Bartonella 53:27 Is Intermittent Fasting good for cancer patients 56:34 Can I have jalapeños in a Keto diet 58:01 How do you get enough potassium in Carnivore 58:57 Should I Keto if I have Diverticulitis Disclaimer: Dr. Berry does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical conditions online; instead he helps people better understand their health and ways to avoid health problems and promote well-being. Make sure you are working with YOUR provider to monitor your health and medications. These posts and videos are not designed to and do not provide medical advice, professional dia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 7h ago

    What the Carnivore Diet did to My POOP (TMI Alert) 2026

    WARNING: TMI about my POOP in this video.If you suffer from huge, stinky, frequent, painful poops and terrible gas and bloating, then this video will help you a lot because it is caused by your diet. Eating a proper human diet decreases constipation, diarrhea, and pain with pooping.Uploaded 05-07-20We've been taught that having huge poops multiple times per day is a sign of good gut health. This is not true. If you still have a friend who can clear a room with their gas and condemn the restroom with their poops, then sharing this video will help them and all who suffer from their bad diet.Bristol POOP Scale: https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/poop-chart-bristol-stool-scaleConstipation Criteria: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/184704-overview#a2Healthy REAL SALT: http://bit.ly/RealSaltsCarnivore Diet for Beginners: https://bit.ly/Carnivore101U.S. Mineral Drops: https://bit.ly/MineralFixEat Real U.S. Meat: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount----- Join me and let's optimize your health! --------COMMON SENSE LABS Book: https://amzn.to/3PcTe9bLIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/3dP6mMs💪Help me fight chronic Disease ▶ https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity🍶 All KETO/Low-Carb things we LOVE⏩ https://www.amazon.com/shop/neishalovesitFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kendberry.md/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kendberry.md/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/KenDBerryMD VERO:@kendberrymd TikTok:@kendberrymd Ken D Berry, MD, is a Family Physician with 20 years of clinical practice.For Collaboration/Speaking requests, please email me : support@drberry.comAny information on diseases and treatments available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for advice provided by a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition. For Collaboration/Speaking requests, please email me : support@drberry.com As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dr. Ken Berry is a board-certified family physician and the bestselling author of Lies My Doctor Told Me. After realizing that standard dietary advice was making his patients—and himself—sicker, he shifted his entire approach to focus on root-cause healing. In this audio series, he cuts through the noise of modern medical myths to deliver the straightforward truth about sustainable wellness. Listeners will discover the science and common sense behind ancestral eating, focusing on ketogenic, ketovore, and carnivore lifestyles. Dr. Berry breaks down complex metabolic issues into practical, actionable steps, showing exactly how to reverse chronic inflammation, fix insulin resistance, and reclaim vitality through whole, nutrient-dense foods. Whether you are looking to sustainably lose weight, untangle conflicting nutritional guidelines, or simply optimize your daily energy, this show provides the no-nonsense strategies required to thrive. Hit follow to step outside the standard dietary narrative and take control of your metabolic health.

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