Thank you Dr. Berry for joining me in ridiculing all the opportunistic TH-camrs who will make one outrageous claim after another and sell their soul to the highest bidder. Hopefully we can put out enough truth and common sense to turn the tide.
I'm 81...always thought I was in good shape...2 years ago I took the CAC test and several tests that showed I had 40 to 70 % plaque in my legs and carotid artery. My cac was 912. I have not had any stents since those tests but have been eating ketovore and fasting 18 to 20 hours a day. I have faith in eating as medicine! I feel fine.
My father in his early 70s had his carotid arteries blocked 70% and 40%. He came to live with me because he had Alzheimer's. He also had high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. I changed his diet. Low carb. He still ate rice, potatoes and two slices of bread but no sweets, no coffee with sugar, no pasta, no processed foods or fruits. I cook with lard and coconut oil. He lived to be 88. His Alzheimer's progressed very slowly, got rid of his diabetes and no high blood pressure. His carotid arteries became 100% clear which took me by surprise.
I retired 4 mo. ago. One day I said I feel like crap. I tried following Dr. Ken`s diet the best I could for about 4 weeks now. My arthritis cut in half. stomach pains gone and I lost 5 lbs. so I`m just right. Feeling great! Thx Doc!!!!
Barack, I say that everyday....but I use a stronger word for crap. I feel that at my agee(76)I'm too old to even be optimistic, about anything. I'm 5'2"(shrunk from 5'6"😱) osteoporosis, fractures, I weigh 106,but despite this smallness,, I feel like I'm dragging around an eightyear old kid--a chonker-- under each arm. Lots of 24/7 pain. So.....what can I say?
@@maureenobrien9815 Maureen, have you tried the ketovore/carnivore diet that Dr. Berry proposes? I’ve seen comments from people on these videos that are having improvement in their bone density and other health benefits who are older than you. I’m 64, on it for 5 weeks and feel so much better than I did before. The severe chronic pain I have from spine compression and discs pressing on nerves has lessened by half. I’m hoping that with time, and a D3/K2 supplement and some weight bearing exercise, I can improve or even reverse my osteopenia. I realize that yours is much worse. But don’t give up! I’m rooting for you.
@@davidbailey1666 True that. Went from a 42 inch waist to now a 34 inch waist, Lots of trips to Goodwill to find clothes to wear for a few months while I was dropping weight. Dropped an average of 10 pounds a month. As my reward I refused to wear baggy clothes.
My father in his early 70s had his carotid arteries blocked 70% and 40%. He came to live with me because he had Alzheimer's. He also had high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. I changed his diet. Low carb. He still ate rice, potatoes and two slices of bread but no sweets, no coffee with sugar, no pasta, no processed foods or fruits. I cook with lard and coconut oil. He lived to be 88. His Alzheimer's progressed very slowly, got rid of his diabetes and no high blood pressure. His carotid arteries became 100% clear which took me by surprise.
Just had my CAC test done in August, and my score was 0 as well. It came as a surprise to my doctor (not to me) because my cholesterol was "high" (75 HDL and 147 LDL), despite my low triglycerides (45). No other risk factors at all, yet I was asked to consider a low dose statin to get my LDL down. No thanks.
Thanks for this Dr Berry. Just got my cholesterol checked and of course my LDL was high and I got a lecture from my doctor. It’s amazing how uneducated these people are. Even though I’ve lost weight and feel great she wants me on meds. Not doing it! Thanks so much.
So glad I found you a year ago or so. I’ve been needing to clean my house for years. For years I never had the energy to take my thing’s upstairs unless absolutely necessary. I’ve been 95-97% carnivore for about 5 months now; my house has needed cleaning over 5 years. The last 2 months I’ve been cleaning nonstop. I have so much energy for going up & down the stairs several times in a day without getting exhausted. I’ve made a 180. I’m constantly cleaning now. My home is spotless. So easy to do when you’re not on constant pain from inflammation. When your knee, ankle & bottom of your foot doesn’t hurt. I wake up in the morning my skin is flawless. Not all oily & greasy like it use to be. It’s so much improved that I need only a very gentle something in the morning. I could just rinse with water really. My stomach is completely flat. My butt unfortunately is still huge but I have a very nice curvy shape now & the fat is still melting away. My Afro is thick, beautiful & healthy as I consume bone broth daily. My shopping in the grocery store is fast & simple. My mental clarity is off the charts. I’m so happy now; it’s hard to explain. Thank you Dr. Berry. You have changed my life. I love my new healthy lifestyle.
@@jkem0 it’s overrated. I’d rather be more proportional. Plus when your stomach is flat and rear end is larger, sometimes it can make you self conscious. Trust people stare. But I’m tired of larger tops to cover up at this age. Folks will just have to wonder if it’s real or not.
I'm only 36 but I am certain I had a heart attack earlier today. Unfortunately it runs in my family and between being obese, a smoker and with high BP and triglycerides, isn't unlikely. I have a son that's only 3. This was my wake up call to make some final lifestyle changes so I can hopefully see my son become a young adult man.
@beautyandthebudget3642 Nah. That also requires a lot of money, just like why I sat there alone, suffering through the pain instead of driving to St. Mary's hospital was only 6 stoplights away from where I was at. I just don't have that kind of money, unfortunately. Even with health insurance, it's all so incredibly expensive. My son's healthcare were astronomical for a time with his setbacks, but thankfully, he's now developmentally ahead of the average. American healthcare is an absolute ripoff, to say the least.
I feel bad for you - quitting smoking would help you a lot & save you money . Take your health in your own hands. The pain was a warning sign. Exercise & quit sugar.
I'm a 52 YO female, in, what I thought was great shape (very active...eat well etc.) I recently had the CAC test done because I was having increased heart palpitations. My score was 38. My Dr. wanted to put me on a statin and aspirin. I refused both. I thought I was eating healthy..I was eating high healthy animal fats...but also eating some sugars and carbs. I've also suffered from Acid Reflux for the past several years.I've recently cut out all sugars and carbs other than vegetable carbs. My Acid reflux has almost vanished...I'm hoping for a lower or at least the same CAC score when I test again in a year. I really want to prove my Dr. wrong, but mostly I want to be healthy. Thank you Dr. Berry.
@smudgelove7488 -- I'm 56 and curious about your Magnesium/Potassium intake as it relates to your heart palpitations. In 2019 when I switched to carnivore diet and intermittent fasting, I replaced my toxic white salt with Redmond's Real Salt and got a subscription to LMNT for their Magnesium/Potassium/sodium electrolytes. This combo restored my mag/Potassium levels and symptoms like dizziness (when quickly rising from squatting/kneeling while gardening) and heart palpitations disappeared. I also slowly stepped down from caffeine by exchanging regular coffee grounds with Four Sigmatic's organic blend with mushroom powder. This helped tremendously to decrease unnecessary heart exertion -- including eliminating the rapid heartbeat which tells our body we're in "Fight or Flight" danger, thus also dropping my cortisol level. By all these positive replacements, I discovered how to better manage my job & family stresses without caffeine that masked my chronic sleep deprivation of getting only 6 hours of sleep....all combined to eliminate my heart palpitations. Bonus: giving my body nontoxic, unprocessed Salt also: -- eliminated my addiction to salty snacks (and the water retention & carb-inflammation that goes with it) -- eliminated the varicose veins in my feet & ankles that many women pay for saline injections to eliminate!
@@melissam.6054 I was taking magnesium every day for the last several years. I have recently stopped the magnesium. I was also taking B12 prescribed by my naturopath bcs my b12 levels were so low. After recent labs my b12 came back over 1300, and my magnesium, potassium and sodium levels were all normal. Since stopping the supplements my palpitations have been better. I only use redmonds salt. I have been using this salt for several years. I don’t drink coffee or any caffeine, but I would be interested in trying this mushroom powder
What a timely video, Dr. Berry! I'm a 72YO woman with a congenital heart defect (ASD repaired twice), am in AFib, have eaten mostly a Keto (early Atkins) and carnivore diet all my life. In 2019 I had a CAC after my cardiologist told me my LDL was up and wanted to put me on a statin. Before I mentioned a CAC, he suggested I do that. My score was 17 and he was happy about that. Fast forward to this week. Sunday I had shortness of breath and went to the ER early Monday morning. Many EKGs, bloodwork, an echo, a chemical stress test, and finally checkmate ... an angiogram. My doctor told me that he thought the abnormal stress test result was wrong. He did not believe that I had a blockage or had had a heart attack. At 7 this morning he did the angiogram. 20 minutes later he told me that just as he thought, I had no blockage. I do have right-side heart failure so I'll be tweaking a few things but I will not go off my proper human diet. He'll repeat my echo in three months to see if I've regained some of the functionality, which is 40% currently. I felt the biggest victory of my life! He knows I only eat animal products, mostly beef. He's not giving it credit, but he's not discrediting it either! Small victories!! I'm home, worn out, but ate a hamburger patty within an hour of being home! PHD forever!!! Also, I plan to repeat my CAC within a month.
@@dfusa4869 No, that wasn't my point. My heart problems are from birth. If anything, because of keto and carnivore, my heart is much stronger, healthier.
I have autoimmune Hashimotos and since starting this carnivore way of eating ...my antibodies (TPO which attack and damage the thyroid) have dropped DRASTICALLY in the last 6 months. From 1800 to 121. I'm healing from my autoimmune issues and am so grateful for your expertise & for these healthy nutrient dense foods. Praise the Lord 🙏❤️🥰 I will hopefully continue to drop my levels and weak completely off medication!
In 2016, on my 50th birthday, I had a funny feeling. As a nurse, I knew all the buzzwords, so I went to the ER and complained of "discomfort," even though all I felt was a little indigestion and back pain. My EKG/troponins were normal. They rolled their eyes but kept me overnight. The next day I immediately failed the stress test and saw the widened QRS complex when the treadmill elevated after a few moments. I couldn't do it. I was ready to drop when I saw the "tombstone." The day after that, the cardiac cath showed a >70% blockage at the LAD bifurcation and I was unstentable, which meant I was getting open heart surgery. They next day I had a "cardiac event" but to avoid emergent surgery on Saturday night, they kept turning up the nitro drip, and I lived til Monday morning, got a LIMA bypass, no heart damage, and walked out on Friday. Now I have been fasting. I recently had to have another cardiac cath, and the doc said the blockage is less than 50%. FYI, I have been taking Atorvastatin 40mg daily, and I did fast for 28 days straight in January. I know I didn't have to tell u the whole history- just wanted to 😆
I'm sharing this with my cardiologist who insists I take a statin...I'm 61, have a CAC Score of "2"...that's the single digit of TWO...LDL increased to 238 after 3-months of carnivore, but triglycerides, A1C, and inflammatory markers are now all PERFECT! These docs really need to get reading, and fast. Thank you Dr. Berry.
My heart test was negative zero and I'm old and always eat lots of butter, cream, Bacon , eggs, but many years ago I dropped sugar, noodles, cereals, soda, candy bars, then lastly ice cream, but I like natural whip cream. I quit deli meat for the most part, ohh and initially pastries. The doctor was so worried because my cholesterol was 259. So I took the test. I was relieved it was negative. Thank you Jesus for having me start decades ago of getting off those bad foods One by one. My doctor's thought I was crazy because I had panic, anxiety and I asked them if I could have a sugar problem. They didn't even text me. Years later on doctor did and I had had hypoglycemia. Good goin guys!💓
My right carotid artery was 100% blocked and inoperable. Now it's 10-30% open after 6 months carnivore. They're now offering surgery which I declined. Same is true for femoral arteries which were inoperable but now the blockages have diminished to where they're offering balloon angioplasty which I declined. Also shed 50 pounds. My GP is going crazy since I don't tell him I'm carnivore. I am 71 years old.
Sounds silly, you were 100% blocked.. you'd be dead and you need to be more precise because 10-30% is a big margin. I presume you just eat pure meat (no fish, no dairy) and zero carbs (no grains, legumes). How about supplements?
So happy to hear from doctors that embrace nutrition. One doctor told me once in the ER that doctors have very little training in nutrition unless they are specializing in it. He explained how I was low on magnesium, as well as most people are. It changed my life. I appreciated his honesty and his concern for health without trying to push some kind of pills. The American diet is so unhealthy. So I'm going to watch videos that support healthy nutrition and thank you for speaking out on the subjects you do.
Ha ha ha 🤣. Loved the intro. Getting ready to go into work and that put me in a better mood. Thank you for all you do. My daughter and I are working towards a better life, and nutrition is my number one goal. Alex (12 years old) is slowly transitioning on her own. She is not over weight but focusing on her acne. Me, I am focusing on my mental health. Thank you again,😀!
Thank you almost carnivore, still have veg here and there. My daughter is still not on board fully but I am not pushing it. She will at least have something to fall back on when she is an adult. She quit the pop and that is a good step. One day at a time and continuing be an example.
I am having severe right pain in the right side of my brain. No one will explain what is causing it or what is going on. The doctors want to put me on statin drugs that increase blood sugar, cause muscle pain, cause liver damage, cause cancer, and can kill. They say the scans show slight Atherosclerosis in both carotid arteries. I have lost from 300 lbs and have lowered my blood sugar from 600 to 130. I have pain all over my body as well. Some of it is from injuries but not all. I used to feel like I had Lyme disease. That is how bad the pain was. I don't have a thyroid right. It is burnt from treatment from Graves' disease. I am so tired of going to doctors and not getting answers, just more drugs that have severe side effects and can kill. Thank you for giving us very helpful information and caring!
If your thyroid is non functioning, are you on thyroxine medication? I'm on eltroxin, one of the side effects is pressure in the brain. I'm hypothyroid, been on eltroxin for decades, began carnivore 11 months ago and my thyroid began producing more hormone so the eltroxin dose became too much and had to be reduced. I'm going to have blood tests next week to see if it needs readjusting - I think it does as I'm experiencing overdose effects of my eltroxing again. Something to check?
I'm not sure what kind of test I had as for the name but it sounds like the one you stated here. I had a CT scan with contrast to check my arteries as I was having chest pains that still is a wonder as to why. My results came back that stated I had zero blockages and had a zero percent chance of dying due to a heart attack. I'm a 52 year old, over worked LEO that was afford approximately 5 hours a day sleep over the past 7 years of my full duty career. Sleep is something we all need. Work, raising kids, and trying to give everyone all of me all the time including my community, I suppose took a toll on me. Food, yes food is life and probably is the one thing and reason why I scored a big fat zero on the test. My issue is stress. I have always eaten good. Not keto good but in my time with keto one year, it taught me what to eat and my amount to eat. I still try the zero sugar option when possible or just have water. I do like coffee and butter as my cream. I'm not 100% with this option, but cream works too. Just something to cut the acid of coffee. I'd go full keto but that year ended me having to have my Gallbladder removed. Now I don't think keto had any to do with it needing to be removed as I am sure it was giving me problems before had. Keto did help slow down the Gallbladder attacks. The Gallbladder does help with the fats. I have to be careful with fats. Anyways, good stuff and thanks for the information.
Thanks Doc, you're starting to become one of my YT heroes. I am just starting out on a carnivore diet, as is a good friend of mine. We are both in out late 60's, but after years of reading books on nutrition and following various diets (mainly calorie counting and lowering sugar intake) , what you have to say makes exceptionally good sense, and is strikingly logical. Now I just have to learn the knack of cooking steaks without filling the house with smoke.
I just love your sense of humour and also the way you are trying to help all of us. Thank you so much from Alberta Canada ! You are a very caring doctor ! Love all your videos !♥️
I agree completely with your dietary advice and have followed such a diet for years. However, I use a key vitamin to reduce arterial plaques, (at least in my own experience), as verified by serial coronary calcium CT scores. That vitamin is K-2; distinctly different than K-1. A real food diet will insure sufficient K-1, but K-2 is another story. It is found in grass fed beef, and grass fed dairy products like cheese. Sadly, that type animal derived K-2 is hard to find in the American food supply. I therefore find supplementation a necessary means to acquire adequate K-2. (I take a K-2/D-3 daily supplement: (180mcg K-2/5000 IU D-3). K2 activates MGP via carboxylation, which acts to transport calcium through the blood and thus resists deposition of calcium in smooth muscle tissue. There are several easily accessed, (through Pub-Med), studies that support the benefits of K-2. Additionally K-2 helps to build bone and teeth through activation, (again via carboxylation) of osteocalcin, which in turn helps the proliferation of osteoblasts. BTW: I use the K-2, as MK-7 derived from bacterial fermentation rather than the synthetic MK-4 form of K-2.
What brand ok K2 do you use? I use Vitamin K2 as MK7 with Organic Coconut Oil | Vitamin K Supplement Made with MenaQ7 from Fermented Chickpea | Non-GMO Verified, Vegan Certified (60 Veggie-Softgels) Sports Research ..
I have been taking D3 with K2 for a while now....glad to read your information that shows how helpful these two are. Mine have lower amounts, but maybe I will up them when I need to reorder. I get mine from Swanson's.
Aside from the CAC score there is also the resting heart rate. The better your circulatory system health the lower will be your beats per minute. I started a dirty keto intermittent fasting life style in January 2017. I began recording my blood pressure and resting heart rate every day in June of 2018. At that time my 30 day average resting heart rate was 75. Today it is 64. I'm 72 years old. I don't exercise except to mow my 1/4 acre lawn once a week in the summer and do 2-3 30 minute workouts on a no-resistance Gazelle glider.
Mine was 56 & my doctor told me I may need a pace maker. Lol - she didn’t ask if I had a cardiologist - who has told me that my heart is really strong. I’m 71yo! Yes, I found a new doctor.
My CAC was 3 on keto, but I had two 90% blockages, plus several more. They were fatty plaques and not calcified, so a low CAC didn’t mean my heart was healthy.
Been keto for 28 yrs and carnivore 2.5 yrs. My CAC score at 51 yrs of age is ZERO!! I had no detectable calcium in the arteries. They called me two times to ask me my age again. Then I educated them with my food intake and they just about died on the phone🤣🤣.
I know of at least one that recommends blending up a whole lemon, adding a few other things, and drinking it everyday. I'm glad people like you and Dr. Sten Ekberg are trying to do the right thing for our health.
@@andyman8630 I would have included him but a couple of his recent videos have given extremely bad advice such as suggesting that a breastfeeding baby should start fasting on a regular basis.
@@finagill that is surprising advise coming from Eric as he usually only uses peer reviewed research for advice material. personally i would only imagine introducing fasting much later in childhood and only as much as the child can manage using their own willpower - that being said, most of us don't rely on only one source, treat it as gospel and go with bad advice as a result also, he's given plenty of top notch advice and fills some of the gaps in the others work
@@andyman8630 I was completely surprised by his answer as well. I don't know if he actually believes the advice he gave or he missed the part about the child still breastfeeding.
Hahaha, thank goodness that “popped” collar was part of a farce! Seriously, though, I’m glad you mentioned that a CAC test has a low amount of radiation. I was interested in getting one, but was concerned about the radiation. Perhaps I’ll ask for one next time I see my Doctor.
The test is about $60-80 depending on where you live. Very low radiation (they improved it) but you may need doctor’s referral. Insurance doesn’t cover because it’s not FDA recommended, which doesn’t make sense, but whatever. I get it done every three to four years.
@@DebraRN1195 call around and find out. It’s good to know the score. I’d pay $200. My Ca test score was 34 three years ago and 39 last month, so it increased a little. It kinda forces me to eat right and move more. All my younger life I was so addicted to sweets which was making my cholesterol, especially my triglycerides and LDL high, so the last three years I’ve been cutting down on all that junk, upped my exercise by adding strength training routine and my cholesterol (LDL and triglycerides) went down a lot. My HDL went up. Happy about this as I’m no spring chicken anymore.
Thank you, Dr. Berry. You are my favorite YT doctor. I’m SO glad you were joking at the start! You were starting to freak me out, particularly with the upturned collars! LOL
Just saw a heart doc for the first time 6 weeks ago, have a calcium score of 225, bp 134/74,,immediately he wants bp meds and Lipitor..Did the full heart scan,it was good 4 years ago,and its still good,,my bad ldl is 179,,, Went keto,lost 20lbs in 6 weeks..and i feel so much better,,Lipitor is death in a pill..I am changing my lifestyle but still,my numbers did not seem bad enough for drugs,and could have suggested maybe my diet,,but not a peep about my nutrition,,thankx for your videos.
LDL is not bad. VLDL is possibly an indication of a problem depending on how high it is. An LDL of 179 is fine as long as your HDL is high and triglycerides are low.
Look up Ford Brewer MD videos on reversing the plaque. Some took low dose of statins temporarily, I think even he himself took it with Vit D3 + K2 to reverse his plaque.
CAC score does not always correlate with amount of coronary artery blockage. The amount of soft plaque (plaque with a small amount of calcium) is very important when determining blockage percentage. In my case, my CAC score was 330 but I had an 80% blockage in my right coronary artery and a 50% blockage in my left anterior descending. Also, soft plaque is very unstable and can easily rupture and cause a major life threatening blockage.
@@orflanch I'm always so worried the catheter would doslodge a piece and cause a stroke sometime after the procedure. I can't prove it, but I believe in my heart that's what happened to my grand father back in the late 80s.
Yeah, I’ve been on the carnivore diet for seven years back from previous bad diet. I have a partial blocked carotid artery. It’s the soft plaque and the doctors or worried a piece will break off and cause a stroke. If carnivore or keto cannot reverse this I’m scared that a statin is my only option.
Love how many bona fide healthcare men and women are doing this for all of us. All of your are national treasures and I've turned around my poor health habits acquired from upbringing and culture. It's been wonderful! I'm not trying to live forever- just want to live well and minimize health issues that could burden my family had I not changed.
live forever? in this hell hole corrupt society run by psychopaths and sociopaths? thanks but no thanks! however if our alien brethren ever allow immigration to a civilized world, my outlook would change, as would my home planet
My brother-in-law, a cardio-pulmonary technologist worked on a patient scheduled for a procedure. They found his arteries completely clean. When asked what happened, the patient said he ate two quarts of bean sprouts daily for several weeks prior to the “rotorooting”. ??🤷♂️
Bean sprouts don’t digest. They show up in your poop looking the same as they went in. So I doubt that’s the reason. Indigestible. So what did they do? You’ll be pooping all day eating that much. 2 quarts?
I started a little over 4 months ago down 20lbs my a1c was 12.5 now it’s 6.6 I am still on one Janumet pill per day, hopefully will be off this to soon my doctor had to reduce my thyroid medication as well thanks Dr Berry
Sometimes a doctor won't order it because insurance won't pay for it but because a lot of us carnivores have high LDL that alone might be a qualification to get the test. Then after we get the results and they are stellar any smart doctor with just a tiny bit of logic in his or her brain should start to see the light.
I just had emergency stent surgery 5 days ago. 2 stents were placed in my arteries. I had 100% and 90% blockage. In 2021 I had stamina no endurance issues, so I had a treadmill stress test, and nothing was found. I started eating lo-carb and keto diet (2020 / 2021). Lost weight but the endurance and stamina issues continued. Felt fine since then. I work out and hike several days a week. Been carnivore 4 days per week and several times a week doing IF. Lo carb days maybe 30 grams. Last Sunday I was doing Sprinting exercises. Sprint 20-30 seconds and walk 2 minutes and repeat. Then I did resistance training chest and arms. Few hours later I was installing a muffler in the driveway laying on my back. After I finished, I felt very tired and had no strength. Had a soreness in the middle near my sternum. Thought it was chest muscle stress from working out earlier and later working on my back pressing upward installing muffler. I had no signs of heart problem from my sprints or work out or installing muffler. Just feeling fatigued. I am in pretty good shape. Keto, IF and started carnivore these past 5 months. Past several years Keto and IF. Monday morning around 2am I wasn`t getting better. Thought I was getting a cold or covid. Started taking my vitals. Side Note: I`m a member of the Sheriff`s Search and Rescue team and have experience in medical and staying in shape. I had no signs during those past 12 hours of any heart problem other than fatigue. I noticed that my heart rate was in the low 30`s around 3am. When I got up in jumped to mid 60`s. But as soon as I relaxed it dropped quickly to 30`s. I asked my wife to take me to ER. While in ER I explained what has happened in the last 15 hours. After a quick examination I was told I had a Heart Attack during my sprint exercise. Then the fatigue hit me several hours later. The chest soreness disappeared when I entered ER. But after 30 minutes the pain returned. I had another heart episode, so they decided for surgery asap. I was released Thursday evening. Now I am on several medications. I am not sure what to do. I believe in Keto and carnivore. Never had any signs of heart problem until this past Sunday. Everyone is surprised I had a heart attack, especially myself. Any thoughts please.
You should make a character out of what you did in the intro. Call him Dr. Cherry and have him be a caricature of the people who actually give that kind of health advice.
Haha!!! When you first started with the lemons I was like hmm, OK. Then when you said the wakanocka plant I started laughing. Thanks for all the good information!!!!!
Oh my stars!!! I was sure you fell off the barn and landed on your head😂😂😂 Thank you for calling out the quack and giving us the real solution of real whole foods.
Thank you so much for this Doctor Ken Berry great video I'm currently 33 years old has uncle's that have had heart attacks my dad has now got heart problems he was only in his mind 50s when this started im trying to prevent that from happening to me.
That's a wise decision, try to get your dad interested as well. He would greatly benefit from a ketovore/carnivore way of eating, and probably pretty quickly.
I am actually struggling to carry on with the video, as I am playing over and over again the transition between the 2 doctors at the beginning... Hey Doc, for one sec I thought you were serious, and you made me laugh so much. I'm gonna finish the video now. Thanks a lot for everything: your help is priceless.
LOL!! I was watching wide-eyed wondering WHAT in the world has happened to Dr. Berry? That collar... 😳 Organic lemon juice? Waccanacca-WHAT? You got me!! That was hilarious! 😂😂😂
Two years after retirement at 60 I was feeling like crap. I started my own low carb, high protein, full fat diet and lost 30 lbs. Feeling a lot better, I still had numerous gut complaints until, by a long chain of events, I discovered coffee and, eventually, peanuts were the culprits keeping me from optimal health. Let's not knock your fanciful friend there too hard though. Lately, at 71, I'm feeling good taking my own nightly concoction of warm Rooibos tea, with a tsp of lemon juice, a dipping or three of a ginger and turmeric teabag and a tsp of honey. No special reason, but it tastes really good as a warm drink after dinner and before bed and I'm sure can't do me anything but good.
K2-MK7 deserves a comment when discussing CAC score. Please see Dr. Brewer's videos. There is also evidence that K2-MK7 may be beneficial for prostate health (can't remember where I saw this, might be Dr. Brewer also), but the K2-MK7 impact on plaque is reason enough to consider supplementing with it. I discussed K2-MK7 with my cardiologist who to my surprise endorsed it after I brought it up!
CAC should be covered by insurance after the age of 50. Statins are required to be free on insurance, but a test that actually shows disease is not covered. Thank you pharma!
I just read that Medicare will pay for the CAC scan IF not for screening. I'm guessing that means you have to have some kinds of symptoms for it to get approved.
Thank you for not villainising red meat and eggs like so many so called health professionals. The irony is people who ate very few cards and nothing but steak and eggs would probably have healthier arteries than people who avoid them.
its not irony. the med establishment has been misinforming us for 40-50 years! close to 10 yrs ago my hubby had a heart event - the ER doc said most all of our chronic diseases are caused by inflammation, and the heart surgeon said "sugar is the poison"! Then the "cardiac unit special kitchen" brought a low-fat high carb meal 😡
Correlation isn’t always causation. Low carb and ketosis is perfect for healing but not long term. It tells the body that you’re starving and can eventually lead to a dysfunctional nervous system and HPA axis.
@@andyman8630 SMH... Basic physiology. Being in ketosis tells your body there's famine and is a fasting state. Eating potatoes is healthy unless your gut microbiome is.
@@private9013 evidently you don't understand basic physiology - eating plenty of protein, fats & fibre DOES NOT tell the body it is starving - why? because it has plenty of,,,, wait for it,,,, FOOD & FUEL
@@andyman8630 You don't understand basic third grade physiology ...you just made a complete ass of yourself. When the body is in ketosis is jacks up the cortisol response to generate glucose within the liver and cells because it senses feminine. Go read a book and learn something.
@@private9013 during starvation the body breaks down muscle tissue to use as fuel - people eating healthy meals twice a day ARE NOT STARVING and their body is not consuming muscle tissue food fuel, but ketones also the liver doesn't need to make sugar (gluconeogenesis) as most people on a keto diet consume as much as 20 grams of carbs daily, which is converted into sugar the bloodstream requires only 1 teaspoon of sugar, the rest is metabolised or stored as fat
I went Carnivore 2 - 3 months ago. Have DVT in both legs. Lately, my legs are starting to swell again. In fact, I am experiencing ALL of the symptoms I was having when I was first diagnosed with DVT. I am extremely concerned. Needless to say, Dr Berry's advice is diametrically opposed to my cardiovascular specialists guidance. I am starting to feel like I am playing Russian Roullette with my health. I am seriously considering abandoning Carnivore.
Keto diet is not for everyone, I lost a lot of weight I felt great, but my triglycerides and LDL cholesterol went up ,and my ct calcium score was 154 ,so be careful
Dr. Berry I always follow your advice. Been clean keto for over 3 years, Carnivore for 7 weeks now. What's the best plan for conquering A-fib symptoms? I'm no longer worried about my sky high LDL ...but do worry about my BP dropping when I stand up, heart racing upon ANY exertion and getting lightheaded often. I use Keto Chow electrolyte drops and take (malate/glycinate) magnesium at night.
Keto chow electrolyte drops, (sodium magnesium potassium)Dr. Barry has a link to keto chow products and Redmond real salt.. I hope he answers you but in the meantime I would try that.
Love the opening!😮 Natto, NOT Nattokinase.. It has a cool factor. Olive, fish and coconut oil every day. D-earth may be helpful also, but I like to make sure that I have a whole lemon with it.. Lots of green salads of all kinds. And home made sauerkraut . I'm no professional, but it can't hurt.
All this video’s content taken into consideration- I’m on a great keto/IF journey just over 4 years now. My question is since I’ve had 19 cardiac stents installed several years ago-what could be result when I might be effectively reducing the calcium buildup that was the reason I got those stents? Could they dislodge or dislocate?
What is the deal, Dr Berry? Your wardrobe is straight out of my 1983 high school graduating class, with your preppy upturned collar on your pink shirt! (I have to say, I like it! I just laughed out loud when I saw it!)
Mother had a blocked carotid artery in her neck. It showed up on the machine/scan when she had lifeline screening. I told her to take high dose vitamin C, which she did daily. Less than a year later she had another scan and they said, “there is no block, the machine must have been wrong last time”.
yes vitamin c works. i am very annoyed when carnivores docs do not know this and downplay vitamin c saying carnivores dont need additional vitamin c. when you are extremely active, you need extra vitamin c. you see extreme athletes dropping dead with heart attacks when they are young. some are carnivores.
@Butterfly just take viramin c to bowel tolerance and take some quality meat. Linus Pauling and Matthis Rath figured this out 40 years ago. The medical industry has been suppressing this info. vitamin C + carnivore diet are a match made in heaven.
@@ff144k please can you tell me which vitamin c took your mother ? Was it liposomal vitamin c or acerolla extract ? Please and how much was it 1000 daily? Or ? I have the same problem on my neck artery. I am 43 years old. I would be happy if you answer me. Thank you. Good bless you
I have been on a ketogenic diet for many years off and on since the early 2000’s. I had the CAC done with a score of zero. I have switched to carnivore about 3 weeks ago and am not regretting it!
Dr. Berry, you left off Fasting! I do daily intermittent fasting and twice a year I do a 5 day water fast and mainly eat a low carb and gluten free diet. I'm 73 and just had my first coronary CT calcium scan and to my surprise it came back zero! My cardiologist said at my age it would show blockage it was just a matter of how much. During my post test office visit I reminded him of his past prediction and he smiled and said "you're the exception" :o)
I'm 61 and got my first ever CAC score earlier this year. I was disappointed with a score of 70, when I read of so many other people getting zeros. I'll get another CAC score sometime early next year, to see if there is any progression. Another concern was the discovery of a fusiform 4.0 cm ascending aortic aneurysm, which I will have keep an eye on too, to see if it gets any bigger.
55 here. I had the normal carotid artery scan and had a score of zero. But a CAT scan of my lungs showed that I had plaque in my coronary arteries with a score of 70 and a slight widening of my ascending aorta at 3.6. I would have never known had I not had to get the lung scan. So, how many people are walking around with a carotid artery score of zero but unknowingly have coronary plaque? That being said, my doctor told me that I shouldn’t worry about my score unless I start exhibiting symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pains. ??? I took it into my own hands and got a cardiologist whom I now see every 6 months.
@@lagunn327 Thank you, and you are very lucky to have survived that! I have read that at 4 cm the risk of surgery out-weighs the benefits, and to wait to make that sort of decision until at least 5 cm.
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Thank you Dr. Berry for joining me in ridiculing all the opportunistic TH-camrs who will make one outrageous claim after another and sell their soul to the highest bidder. Hopefully we can put out enough truth and common sense to turn the tide.
Another one of my favorites!! You and Dr Berry have literally saved my life .❤️
For those few who do not know Dr. Sten Ekberg, he is one of the good guys on TH-cam.
No, Dr.Sten Ekberg is one of the GREAT ONES on TH-cam!!!
We love you Dr. Sten🙌♥️
Thanks Dr Ekberg!
I'm 81...always thought I was in good shape...2 years ago I took the CAC test and several tests that showed I had 40 to 70 % plaque in my legs and carotid artery. My cac was 912. I have not had any stents since those tests but have been eating ketovore and fasting 18 to 20 hours a day. I have faith in eating as medicine! I feel fine.
Did your Doctor try to talk you into using statins?
@@dontrend5956 yes
@@barbaradavis4675 I hope repeat tests show an improvement in your CAC score. Best of luck to you
Wow, please talk to your cardiologist. The carnivore diet is going to kill you 💀
My father in his early 70s had his carotid arteries blocked 70% and 40%. He came to live with me because he had Alzheimer's. He also had high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. I changed his diet. Low carb. He still ate rice, potatoes and two slices of bread but no sweets, no coffee with sugar, no pasta, no processed foods or fruits. I cook with lard and coconut oil. He lived to be 88. His Alzheimer's progressed very slowly, got rid of his diabetes and no high blood pressure. His carotid arteries became 100% clear which took me by surprise.
I retired 4 mo. ago. One day I said I feel like crap. I tried following Dr. Ken`s diet the best I could for about 4 weeks now. My arthritis cut in half. stomach pains gone and I lost 5 lbs. so I`m just right. Feeling great! Thx Doc!!!!
Barack, I say that everyday....but I use a stronger word for crap. I feel that at my agee(76)I'm too old to even be optimistic, about anything. I'm 5'2"(shrunk from 5'6"😱)
osteoporosis, fractures, I weigh 106,but despite this smallness,, I feel like I'm dragging around an eightyear old kid--a chonker-- under each arm. Lots of 24/7 pain. So.....what can I say?
Rock on ! enjoy retirement
Go go go!! Don’t buy a new wardrobe too early… 👏
@@maureenobrien9815 Maureen, have you tried the ketovore/carnivore diet that Dr. Berry proposes? I’ve seen comments from people on these videos that are having improvement in their bone density and other health benefits who are older than you. I’m 64, on it for 5 weeks and feel so much better than I did before. The severe chronic pain I have from spine compression and discs pressing on nerves has lessened by half. I’m hoping that with time, and a D3/K2 supplement and some weight bearing exercise, I can improve or even reverse my osteopenia. I realize that yours is much worse. But don’t give up! I’m rooting for you.
@@davidbailey1666 True that. Went from a 42 inch waist to now a 34 inch waist, Lots of trips to Goodwill to find clothes to wear for a few months while I was dropping weight. Dropped an average of 10 pounds a month. As my reward I refused to wear baggy clothes.
Post stroke, I've been clearing the plaque from my carotid arteries per proof in doppler tests. Keto works! 66 years old and feeling great!
My father in his early 70s had his carotid arteries blocked 70% and 40%. He came to live with me because he had Alzheimer's. He also had high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. I changed his diet. Low carb. He still ate rice, potatoes and two slices of bread but no sweets, no coffee with sugar, no pasta, no processed foods or fruits. I cook with lard and coconut oil. He lived to be 88. His Alzheimer's progressed very slowly, got rid of his diabetes and no high blood pressure. His carotid arteries became 100% clear which took me by surprise.
@@yvesouza514 awesome! Where do you buy lard? Thanks!
@@shar7508 Any grocery store sales lard.
@@pyhootie1949 oh lol. Thanks!
@@shar7508 Just check to be sure it's not "partially hydrogenated". Source of trans-fats, super bad.
The combo of the sarcasm AND the popped collar?…..I’m here for it!! 😂 Been low carb/Keto for the past 12 years. My CAC score was 0!!!!
0? Wow, keto can really keep you at an absolute zero as in no calcium buildup at all? That's awesome.
Just had my CAC test done in August, and my score was 0 as well. It came as a surprise to my doctor (not to me) because my cholesterol was "high" (75 HDL and 147 LDL), despite my low triglycerides (45). No other risk factors at all, yet I was asked to consider a low dose statin to get my LDL down. No thanks.
Thanks for this Dr Berry. Just got my cholesterol checked and of course my LDL was high and I got a lecture from my doctor. It’s amazing how uneducated these people are. Even though I’ve lost weight and feel great she wants me on meds. Not doing it! Thanks so much.
81lbs down and now at a perfect a1c. Thank you for all that you do for getting this info out there
💜💜💜💜💜
So glad I found you a year ago or so. I’ve been needing to clean my house for years. For years I never had the energy to take my thing’s upstairs unless absolutely necessary. I’ve been 95-97% carnivore for about 5 months now; my house has needed cleaning over 5 years. The last 2 months I’ve been cleaning nonstop. I have so much energy for going up & down the stairs several times in a day without getting exhausted. I’ve made a 180. I’m constantly cleaning now. My home is spotless. So easy to do when you’re not on constant pain from inflammation. When your knee, ankle & bottom of your foot doesn’t hurt.
I wake up in the morning my skin is flawless. Not all oily & greasy like it use to be. It’s so much improved that I need only a very gentle something in the morning. I could just rinse with water really.
My stomach is completely flat. My butt unfortunately is still huge but I have a very nice curvy shape now & the fat is still melting away. My Afro is thick, beautiful & healthy as I consume bone broth daily. My shopping in the grocery store is fast & simple. My mental clarity is off the charts. I’m so happy now; it’s hard to explain.
Thank you Dr. Berry. You have changed my life. I love my new healthy lifestyle.
What type of bone broth do you use?
@@paulasusan63 That’s a good question. I’d like to know, too!
@V M What brand of bone broth do you drink? If homemade, would you share the recipe?
I wouldn't be worried about a big butt, it's a blessing these days.
@@jkem0 it’s overrated. I’d rather be more proportional. Plus when your stomach is flat and rear end is larger, sometimes it can make you self conscious. Trust people stare. But I’m tired of larger tops to cover up at this age. Folks will just have to wonder if it’s real or not.
I'm only 36 but I am certain I had a heart attack earlier today. Unfortunately it runs in my family and between being obese, a smoker and with high BP and triglycerides, isn't unlikely. I have a son that's only 3. This was my wake up call to make some final lifestyle changes so I can hopefully see my son become a young adult man.
Did you get a heart trace?
@beautyandthebudget3642 Nah. That also requires a lot of money, just like why I sat there alone, suffering through the pain instead of driving to St. Mary's hospital was only 6 stoplights away from where I was at. I just don't have that kind of money, unfortunately. Even with health insurance, it's all so incredibly expensive. My son's healthcare were astronomical for a time with his setbacks, but thankfully, he's now developmentally ahead of the average. American healthcare is an absolute ripoff, to say the least.
I feel bad for you - quitting smoking would help you a lot & save you money . Take your health in your own hands. The pain was a warning sign. Exercise & quit sugar.
I'm a 52 YO female, in, what I thought was great shape (very active...eat well etc.) I recently had the CAC test done because I was having increased heart palpitations. My score was 38. My Dr. wanted to put me on a statin and aspirin. I refused both. I thought I was eating healthy..I was eating high healthy animal fats...but also eating some sugars and carbs. I've also suffered from Acid Reflux for the past several years.I've recently cut out all sugars and carbs other than vegetable carbs. My Acid reflux has almost vanished...I'm hoping for a lower or at least the same CAC score when I test again in a year. I really want to prove my Dr. wrong, but mostly I want to be healthy. Thank you Dr. Berry.
Be careful not following guidance from your doctor.
@smudgelove7488 -- I'm 56 and curious about your Magnesium/Potassium intake as it relates to your heart palpitations.
In 2019 when I switched to carnivore diet and intermittent fasting, I replaced my toxic white salt with Redmond's Real Salt and got a subscription to LMNT for their Magnesium/Potassium/sodium electrolytes.
This combo restored my mag/Potassium levels and symptoms like dizziness (when quickly rising from squatting/kneeling while gardening) and heart palpitations disappeared.
I also slowly stepped down from caffeine by exchanging regular coffee grounds with Four Sigmatic's organic blend with mushroom powder.
This helped tremendously to decrease unnecessary heart exertion -- including eliminating the rapid heartbeat which tells our body we're in "Fight or Flight" danger, thus also dropping my cortisol level.
By all these positive replacements, I discovered how to better manage my job & family stresses without caffeine that masked my chronic sleep deprivation of getting only 6 hours of sleep....all combined to eliminate my heart palpitations.
Bonus: giving my body nontoxic, unprocessed Salt also:
-- eliminated my addiction to salty snacks (and the water retention & carb-inflammation that goes with it)
-- eliminated the varicose veins in my feet & ankles that many women pay for saline injections to eliminate!
@@melissam.6054 I was taking magnesium every day for the last several years. I have recently stopped the magnesium. I was also taking B12 prescribed by my naturopath bcs my b12 levels were so low. After recent labs my b12 came back over 1300, and my magnesium, potassium and sodium levels were all normal. Since stopping the supplements my palpitations have been better. I only use redmonds salt. I have been using this salt for several years. I don’t drink coffee or any caffeine, but I would be interested in trying this mushroom powder
Give us an update
What a timely video, Dr. Berry! I'm a 72YO woman with a congenital heart defect (ASD repaired twice), am in AFib, have eaten mostly a Keto (early Atkins) and carnivore diet all my life. In 2019 I had a CAC after my cardiologist told me my LDL was up and wanted to put me on a statin. Before I mentioned a CAC, he suggested I do that. My score was 17 and he was happy about that. Fast forward to this week. Sunday I had shortness of breath and went to the ER early Monday morning. Many EKGs, bloodwork, an echo, a chemical stress test, and finally checkmate ... an angiogram. My doctor told me that he thought the abnormal stress test result was wrong. He did not believe that I had a blockage or had had a heart attack. At 7 this morning he did the angiogram. 20 minutes later he told me that just as he thought, I had no blockage. I do have right-side heart failure so I'll be tweaking a few things but I will not go off my proper human diet. He'll repeat my echo in three months to see if I've regained some of the functionality, which is 40% currently. I felt the biggest victory of my life! He knows I only eat animal products, mostly beef. He's not giving it credit, but he's not discrediting it either! Small victories!! I'm home, worn out, but ate a hamburger patty within an hour of being home! PHD forever!!! Also, I plan to repeat my CAC within a month.
Good luck. Keep eating fatty beef.
So you have other heart problems eating keto and carnivore all your life ?
@@dfusa4869 No, that wasn't my point. My heart problems are from birth. If anything, because of keto and carnivore, my heart is much stronger, healthier.
@@d.wilbur5164 oh ok… lol… I was freaking out , I just started carnivore…
@@dfusa4869 From my hospital labs, my triglycerides are 73! All my markers are pretty exceptional for someone my age. I'm excited for you!!!
Love these short, straight to the point videos addressing the given topic!
What the heck is a CAC Score? This explains all: th-cam.com/video/uLxleetQgUA/w-d-xo.html
I have autoimmune Hashimotos and since starting this carnivore way of eating ...my antibodies (TPO which attack and damage the thyroid) have dropped DRASTICALLY in the last 6 months. From 1800 to 121. I'm healing from my autoimmune issues and am so grateful for your expertise & for these healthy nutrient dense foods. Praise the Lord 🙏❤️🥰 I will hopefully continue to drop my levels and weak completely off medication!
I appreciate this testimonial. My wife has the symptoms of hypothyroidism. We've been on keto two years and started carnivore 09/01/22
Very nice ❤
In 2016, on my 50th birthday, I had a funny feeling. As a nurse, I knew all the buzzwords, so I went to the ER and complained of "discomfort," even though all I felt was a little indigestion and back pain. My EKG/troponins were normal. They rolled their eyes but kept me overnight. The next day I immediately failed the stress test and saw the widened QRS complex when the treadmill elevated after a few moments. I couldn't do it. I was ready to drop when I saw the "tombstone." The day after that, the cardiac cath showed a >70% blockage at the LAD bifurcation and I was unstentable, which meant I was getting open heart surgery. They next day I had a "cardiac event" but to avoid emergent surgery on Saturday night, they kept turning up the nitro drip, and I lived til Monday morning, got a LIMA bypass, no heart damage, and walked out on Friday.
Now I have been fasting. I recently had to have another cardiac cath, and the doc said the blockage is less than 50%.
FYI, I have been taking Atorvastatin 40mg daily, and I did fast for 28 days straight in January. I know I didn't have to tell u the whole history- just wanted to 😆
How old are you?
@@daviddelguercio8458 are you serious?
Vitamin K2. High dose. Will save your life. Research this.
Statins are useless and harmful.
57
I'm sharing this with my cardiologist who insists I take a statin...I'm 61, have a CAC Score of "2"...that's the single digit of TWO...LDL increased to 238 after 3-months of carnivore, but triglycerides, A1C, and inflammatory markers are now all PERFECT! These docs really need to get reading, and fast. Thank you Dr. Berry.
Good for you. The med profession is so messed up. It's difficult for me to believe they don't understand basic nutrition.
They want the monetary kickback when the prescribe the statins
My heart test was negative zero and I'm old and always eat lots of butter, cream, Bacon , eggs, but many years ago I dropped sugar, noodles, cereals, soda, candy bars, then lastly ice cream, but I like natural whip cream. I quit deli meat for the most part, ohh and initially pastries. The doctor was so worried because my cholesterol was 259. So I took the test. I was relieved it was negative. Thank you Jesus for having me start decades ago of getting off those bad foods One by one. My doctor's thought I was crazy because I had panic, anxiety and I asked them if I could have a sugar problem. They didn't even text me. Years later on doctor did and I had had hypoglycemia. Good goin guys!💓
My right carotid artery was 100% blocked and inoperable. Now it's 10-30% open after 6 months carnivore. They're now offering surgery which I declined. Same is true for femoral arteries which were inoperable but now the blockages have diminished to where they're offering balloon angioplasty which I declined. Also shed 50 pounds. My GP is going crazy since I don't tell him I'm carnivore. I am 71 years old.
It is a very good news!!
Please tell us if you eat meat eggs fish and dairy
Sounds silly, you were 100% blocked.. you'd be dead and you need to be more precise because 10-30% is a big margin.
I presume you just eat pure meat (no fish, no dairy) and zero carbs (no grains, legumes). How about supplements?
K2 is a miracle vitamin. Animal fats are the proper human diet.
Thank you!
So happy to hear from doctors that embrace nutrition. One doctor told me once in the ER that doctors have very little training in nutrition unless they are specializing in it. He explained how I was low on magnesium, as well as most people are. It changed my life. I appreciated his honesty and his concern for health without trying to push some kind of pills. The American diet is so unhealthy. So I'm going to watch videos that support healthy nutrition and thank you for speaking out on the subjects you do.
I love this video, at first I was shocked at the advice the good Doctor was about to spew on his followers.
Ha ha ha 🤣. Loved the intro. Getting ready to go into work and that put me in a better mood. Thank you for all you do. My daughter and I are working towards a better life, and nutrition is my number one goal. Alex (12 years old) is slowly transitioning on her own. She is not over weight but focusing on her acne. Me, I am focusing on my mental health. Thank you again,😀!
This is great that you and your daughter are supporting each other in health living.
Thank you almost carnivore, still have veg here and there. My daughter is still not on board fully but I am not pushing it. She will at least have something to fall back on when she is an adult. She quit the pop and that is a good step. One day at a time and continuing be an example.
You’re a national treasure. My go to for current nutrition!
correction! International Treasure! along with Dr Sten Eckberg & Dr Eric Berg
I am having severe right pain in the right side of my brain. No one will explain what is causing it or what is going on. The doctors want to put me on statin drugs that increase blood sugar, cause muscle pain, cause liver damage, cause cancer, and can kill. They say the scans show slight Atherosclerosis in both carotid arteries. I have lost from 300 lbs and have lowered my blood sugar from 600 to 130. I have pain all over my body as well. Some of it is from injuries but not all. I used to feel like I had Lyme disease. That is how bad the pain was. I don't have a thyroid right. It is burnt from treatment from Graves' disease. I am so tired of going to doctors and not getting answers, just more drugs that have severe side effects and can kill. Thank you for giving us very helpful information and caring!
Did you switch to a keto or carnivore diet? Curious to hear an update 👀 hope you are doing better
If your thyroid is non functioning, are you on thyroxine medication? I'm on eltroxin, one of the side effects is pressure in the brain.
I'm hypothyroid, been on eltroxin for decades, began carnivore 11 months ago and my thyroid began producing more hormone so the eltroxin dose became too much and had to be reduced.
I'm going to have blood tests next week to see if it needs readjusting - I think it does as I'm experiencing overdose effects of my eltroxing again.
Something to check?
You have no idea how assuring it is to hear this from a real doctor.
I am 73. My score is zero. I have been eating low carb the last 20 years.
I call bull sh.t
Excellent!
@@boracay12 and? That is far from being my problem. Zero it is.
@@boracay12 Why is that hard to believe, Atkins came out 30 years ago...that's basically normie sanctioned low carb.
Wonderful!
How refreshing - thank you for exposing these "cures".
I'm not sure what kind of test I had as for the name but it sounds like the one you stated here. I had a CT scan with contrast to check my arteries as I was having chest pains that still is a wonder as to why. My results came back that stated I had zero blockages and had a zero percent chance of dying due to a heart attack.
I'm a 52 year old, over worked LEO that was afford approximately 5 hours a day sleep over the past 7 years of my full duty career. Sleep is something we all need. Work, raising kids, and trying to give everyone all of me all the time including my community, I suppose took a toll on me.
Food, yes food is life and probably is the one thing and reason why I scored a big fat zero on the test. My issue is stress. I have always eaten good. Not keto good but in my time with keto one year, it taught me what to eat and my amount to eat. I still try the zero sugar option when possible or just have water. I do like coffee and butter as my cream. I'm not 100% with this option, but cream works too. Just something to cut the acid of coffee.
I'd go full keto but that year ended me having to have my Gallbladder removed. Now I don't think keto had any to do with it needing to be removed as I am sure it was giving me problems before had. Keto did help slow down the Gallbladder attacks. The Gallbladder does help with the fats. I have to be careful with fats.
Anyways, good stuff and thanks for the information.
Thank you Dr. Berry for allowing us to share your knowledge and know the truth!
Thanks Doc, you're starting to become one of my YT heroes. I am just starting out on a carnivore diet, as is a good friend of mine. We are both in out late 60's, but after years of reading books on nutrition and following various diets (mainly calorie counting and lowering sugar intake) , what you have to say makes exceptionally good sense, and is strikingly logical. Now I just have to learn the knack of cooking steaks without filling the house with smoke.
Ninja foodie XL
I just love your sense of humour and also the way you are trying to help all of us. Thank you so much from Alberta Canada ! You are a very caring doctor ! Love all your videos !♥️
This was such a surprise I was thinking about my arteries and if they would unclog on the Keto diet. Thank you Dr. Berry!!
I agree completely with your dietary advice and have followed such a diet for years. However, I use a key vitamin to reduce arterial plaques, (at least in my own experience), as verified by serial coronary calcium CT scores. That vitamin is K-2; distinctly different than K-1. A real food diet will insure sufficient K-1, but K-2 is another story. It is found in grass fed beef, and grass fed dairy products like cheese. Sadly, that type animal derived K-2 is hard to find in the American food supply. I therefore find supplementation a necessary means to acquire adequate K-2. (I take a K-2/D-3 daily supplement: (180mcg K-2/5000 IU D-3). K2 activates MGP via carboxylation, which acts to transport calcium through the blood and thus resists deposition of calcium in smooth muscle tissue. There are several easily accessed, (through Pub-Med), studies that support the benefits of K-2. Additionally K-2 helps to build bone and teeth through activation, (again via carboxylation) of osteocalcin, which in turn helps the proliferation of osteoblasts. BTW: I use the K-2, as MK-7 derived from bacterial fermentation rather than the synthetic MK-4 form of K-2.
👌💯 I use K2
What brand ok K2 do you use? I use Vitamin K2 as MK7 with Organic Coconut Oil | Vitamin K Supplement Made with MenaQ7 from Fermented Chickpea | Non-GMO Verified, Vegan Certified (60 Veggie-Softgels) Sports Research ..
Great info about K2! Can I order the kind you use online or should I just check w my local health food store?
Can we eat Kale instead for vitamin k 2. is it good?
I have been taking D3 with K2 for a while now....glad to read your information that shows how helpful these two are. Mine have lower amounts, but maybe I will up them when I need to reorder. I get mine from Swanson's.
Aside from the CAC score there is also the resting heart rate. The better your circulatory system health the lower will be your beats per minute. I started a dirty keto intermittent fasting life style in January 2017. I began recording my blood pressure and resting heart rate every day in June of 2018. At that time my 30 day average resting heart rate was 75. Today it is 64. I'm 72 years old. I don't exercise except to mow my 1/4 acre lawn once a week in the summer and do 2-3 30 minute workouts on a no-resistance Gazelle glider.
Good for me to check my self against. Thanks
My RHR is 50. Am I going to live forever?
@@nickbardan3867 Contact me in 45 years when i'll be 12O years YOUNG!
@@nickbardan3867 Yes!!! 👏
Mine was 56 & my doctor told me I may need a pace maker. Lol - she didn’t ask if I had a cardiologist - who has told me that my heart is really strong. I’m 71yo! Yes, I found a new doctor.
More Gems from Dr Berry, the gift that keeps on giving bless you.
The popped collar is a nice touch.
Pink shirt was a nice touch.
Great talk backed up by facts. Thank you for emphasizing the importance of being in ketosis.
Wasn't sure what was going on in the beginning, I just about turned it off and then I realized you were here to address some nonsense👌
Loved the humor and of course, the science!
Your use of sarcasm is fabulous.
My CAC was 3 on keto, but I had two 90% blockages, plus several more. They were fatty plaques and not calcified, so a low CAC didn’t mean my heart was healthy.
How long had you been on keto when you had the blockages
Thanks for the warning on the pink shirt. It sounded 180 degrees from your normal advice. AND, thanks for the rest of the valuable and useful info.
Been keto for 28 yrs and carnivore 2.5 yrs. My CAC score at 51 yrs of age is ZERO!! I had no detectable calcium in the arteries. They called me two times to ask me my age again. Then I educated them with my food intake and they just about died on the phone🤣🤣.
Are you just a meat carnivore or do you also indulge in full fat dairy and eggs?
Epic
@@timmiet47321 Just bull balls
@@moemoney1111 I'll pass while you keep eating 'em.
@@timmiet47321 you don't know what you're missing the liver King eat some too that's why he's so muscular
I know of at least one that recommends blending up a whole lemon, adding a few other things, and drinking it everyday. I'm glad people like you and Dr. Sten Ekberg are trying to do the right thing for our health.
and Dr Eric Berg!
@@andyman8630 I would have included him but a couple of his recent videos have given extremely bad advice such as suggesting that a breastfeeding baby should start fasting on a regular basis.
@@finagill
that is surprising advise coming from Eric as he usually only uses peer reviewed research for advice material. personally i would only imagine introducing fasting much later in childhood and only as much as the child can manage using their own willpower - that being said, most of us don't rely on only one source, treat it as gospel and go with bad advice as a result
also, he's given plenty of top notch advice and fills some of the gaps in the others work
@@andyman8630 I was completely surprised by his answer as well. I don't know if he actually believes the advice he gave or he missed the part about the child still breastfeeding.
Hahaha, thank goodness that “popped” collar was part of a farce!
Seriously, though, I’m glad you mentioned that a CAC test has a low amount of radiation. I was interested in getting one, but was concerned about the radiation. Perhaps I’ll ask for one next time I see my Doctor.
You can ring you local X-ray/scan shop and book it yourself
@@jamesjohnson8316 Insurance won’t pay for it? I think I’ll call and ask them first.
Thanks
The test is about $60-80 depending on where you live. Very low radiation (they improved it) but you may need doctor’s referral. Insurance doesn’t cover because it’s not FDA recommended, which doesn’t make sense, but whatever. I get it done every three to four years.
@@krissto22 I’m in California, so it’s probably $200, lol
@@DebraRN1195 call around and find out. It’s good to know the score. I’d pay $200. My Ca test score was 34 three years ago and 39 last month, so it increased a little. It kinda forces me to eat right and move more. All my younger life I was so addicted to sweets which was making my cholesterol, especially my triglycerides and LDL high, so the last three years I’ve been cutting down on all that junk, upped my exercise by adding strength training routine and my cholesterol (LDL and triglycerides) went down a lot. My HDL went up. Happy about this as I’m no spring chicken anymore.
The upturned collar was a genius touch
LOL, I was like, 'What's up with his collar?!?" Thank goodness this was not the 'new' Dr. Ken!
Thank you, Dr. Berry. You are my favorite YT doctor. I’m SO glad you were joking at the start! You were starting to freak me out, particularly with the upturned collars! LOL
Just saw a heart doc for the first time 6 weeks ago, have a calcium score of 225, bp 134/74,,immediately he wants bp meds and Lipitor..Did the full heart scan,it was good 4 years ago,and its still good,,my bad ldl is 179,,, Went keto,lost 20lbs in 6 weeks..and i feel so much better,,Lipitor is death in a pill..I am changing my lifestyle but still,my numbers did not seem bad enough for drugs,and could have suggested maybe my diet,,but not a peep about my nutrition,,thankx for your videos.
LDL is not bad. VLDL is possibly an indication of a problem depending on how high it is. An LDL of 179 is fine as long as your HDL is high and triglycerides are low.
Look up Ford Brewer MD videos on reversing the plaque. Some took low dose of statins temporarily, I think even he himself took it with Vit D3 + K2 to reverse his plaque.
the average MD spends 8 years in training, and *one week* on nutrition - most are nothing more than legalized Big Pharma drug dealers
Take psyllium
fiber to lower cholesterol, 1 Tb in a glass of water before lunch and dinner.
I lowered my cholesterol from 209 to 187 without meds.
The only doctor i trust
CAC score does not always correlate with amount of coronary artery blockage. The amount of soft plaque (plaque with a small amount of calcium) is very important when determining blockage percentage. In my case, my CAC score was 330 but I had an 80% blockage in my right coronary artery and a 50% blockage in my left anterior descending. Also, soft plaque is very unstable and can easily rupture and cause a major life threatening blockage.
What tests revealed soft plaque and blockage issues?
@@joannesmith8840 CTA and catheter
@@orflanch I'm always so worried the catheter would doslodge a piece and cause a stroke sometime after the procedure. I can't prove it, but I believe in my heart that's what happened to my grand father back in the late 80s.
Yeah, I’ve been on the carnivore diet for seven years back from previous bad diet. I have a partial blocked carotid artery. It’s the soft plaque and the doctors or worried a piece will break off and cause a stroke. If carnivore or keto cannot reverse this I’m scared that a statin is my only option.
@@CatCambak That is very scary to think about.
You look fabulous in pink!
Love how many bona fide healthcare men and women are doing this for all of us. All of your are national treasures and I've turned around my poor health habits acquired from upbringing and culture. It's been wonderful! I'm not trying to live forever- just want to live well and minimize health issues that could burden my family had I not changed.
Niiiiicccee
live forever? in this hell hole corrupt society run by psychopaths and sociopaths? thanks but no thanks! however if our alien brethren ever allow immigration to a civilized world, my outlook would change, as would my home planet
Having a bit of trouble finding the wokanoka root powder online. Help!
My brother-in-law, a cardio-pulmonary technologist worked on a patient scheduled for a procedure. They found his arteries completely clean. When asked what happened, the patient said he ate two quarts of bean sprouts daily for several weeks prior to the “rotorooting”.
??🤷♂️
What? Is that true? If it is, im gonna try that.
Bean sprouts don’t digest. They show up in your poop looking the same as they went in. So I doubt that’s the reason. Indigestible. So what did they do? You’ll be pooping all day eating that much. 2 quarts?
I started a little over 4 months ago down 20lbs my a1c was 12.5 now it’s 6.6 I am still on one Janumet pill per day, hopefully will be off this to soon my doctor had to reduce my thyroid medication as well thanks Dr Berry
@yougotservedyo perfect
Good job if you continue doing carnivore for three months and over low carbs high fat u will get there
Sometimes a doctor won't order it because insurance won't pay for it but because a lot of us carnivores have high LDL that alone might be a qualification to get the test. Then after we get the results and they are stellar any smart doctor with just a tiny bit of logic in his or her brain should start to see the light.
You're from india?People there treat cow as their mother
@@neversate no I am from Trinidad
I just had emergency stent surgery 5 days ago. 2 stents were placed in my arteries. I had 100% and 90% blockage. In 2021 I had stamina no endurance issues, so I had a treadmill stress test, and nothing was found. I started eating lo-carb and keto diet (2020 / 2021). Lost weight but the endurance and stamina issues continued. Felt fine since then. I work out and hike several days a week. Been carnivore 4 days per week and several times a week doing IF. Lo carb days maybe 30 grams. Last Sunday I was doing Sprinting exercises. Sprint 20-30 seconds and walk 2 minutes and repeat. Then I did resistance training chest and arms. Few hours later I was installing a muffler in the driveway laying on my back. After I finished, I felt very tired and had no strength. Had a soreness in the middle near my sternum. Thought it was chest muscle stress from working out earlier and later working on my back pressing upward installing muffler. I had no signs of heart problem from my sprints or work out or installing muffler. Just feeling fatigued. I am in pretty good shape. Keto, IF and started carnivore these past 5 months. Past several years Keto and IF. Monday morning around 2am I wasn`t getting better. Thought I was getting a cold or covid. Started taking my vitals. Side Note: I`m a member of the Sheriff`s Search and Rescue team and have experience in medical and staying in shape. I had no signs during those past 12 hours of any heart problem other than fatigue. I noticed that my heart rate was in the low 30`s around 3am. When I got up in jumped to mid 60`s. But as soon as I relaxed it dropped quickly to 30`s. I asked my wife to take me to ER. While in ER I explained what has happened in the last 15 hours. After a quick examination I was told I had a Heart Attack during my sprint exercise. Then the fatigue hit me several hours later. The chest soreness disappeared when I entered ER. But after 30 minutes the pain returned. I had another heart episode, so they decided for surgery asap. I was released Thursday evening. Now I am on several medications. I am not sure what to do. I believe in Keto and carnivore. Never had any signs of heart problem until this past Sunday. Everyone is surprised I had a heart attack, especially myself. Any thoughts please.
The digestive enzymes bromelain and papain have been shown to decrease plaque in the arteries.
That you Dr. I've been on a Carnivore diet for 7 weeks. I no longer need Celebrex or humira. I take my supplements daily and feel great. 😊
You should make a character out of what you did in the intro. Call him Dr. Cherry and have him be a caricature of the people who actually give that kind of health advice.
Yeah yeah yeah.. all very good... But where do I get the Wakanaka root extract from?? 🤣🤣🤣
Love it! 👍
Haha!!! When you first started with the lemons I was like hmm, OK. Then when you said the wakanocka plant I started laughing. Thanks for all the good information!!!!!
I was just thinking about googling wackanaka.
DR. Eric Berg is crying now
don't knock the wakanocka plant!
This such a brilliant video, Dr. Ken
Oh my stars!!!
I was sure you fell off the barn and landed on your head😂😂😂
Thank you for calling out the quack and giving us the real solution of real whole foods.
I love your humor too !
I was moving my cursor to get out of this video when your "friend" disappeared and you took the microphone! I had not noticed your satire warning.
Thank you so much for this Doctor Ken Berry great video I'm currently 33 years old has uncle's that have had heart attacks my dad has now got heart problems he was only in his mind 50s when this started im trying to prevent that from happening to me.
That's a wise decision, try to get your dad interested as well. He would greatly benefit from a ketovore/carnivore way of eating, and probably pretty quickly.
🌿 🙏 Best wishes to you
I am actually struggling to carry on with the video, as I am playing over and over again the transition between the 2 doctors at the beginning... Hey Doc, for one sec I thought you were serious, and you made me laugh so much. I'm gonna finish the video now. Thanks a lot for everything: your help is priceless.
LOL!! I was watching wide-eyed wondering WHAT in the world has happened to Dr. Berry? That collar... 😳 Organic lemon juice? Waccanacca-WHAT? You got me!! That was hilarious!
😂😂😂
Two years after retirement at 60 I was feeling like crap. I started my own low carb, high protein, full fat diet and lost 30 lbs. Feeling a lot better, I still had numerous gut complaints until, by a long chain of events, I discovered coffee and, eventually, peanuts were the culprits keeping me from optimal health.
Let's not knock your fanciful friend there too hard though. Lately, at 71, I'm feeling good taking my own nightly concoction of warm Rooibos tea, with a tsp of lemon juice, a dipping or three of a ginger and turmeric teabag and a tsp of honey. No special reason, but it tastes really good as a warm drink after dinner and before bed and I'm sure can't do me anything but good.
K2-MK7 deserves a comment when discussing CAC score. Please see Dr. Brewer's videos. There is also evidence that K2-MK7 may be beneficial for prostate health (can't remember where I saw this, might be Dr. Brewer also), but the K2-MK7 impact on plaque is reason enough to consider supplementing with it. I discussed K2-MK7 with my cardiologist who to my surprise endorsed it after I brought it up!
CAC should be covered by insurance after the age of 50. Statins are required to be free on insurance, but a test that actually shows disease is not covered. Thank you pharma!
How much does a CAC score cost?
75.00 was what I paid for it
@@hippiegirl5167 That is very affordable.
@@hippiegirl5167 Several hundred pounds in UK! Very few clinics do it.
I just read that Medicare will pay for the CAC scan IF not for screening. I'm guessing that means you have to have some kinds of symptoms for it to get approved.
Brava, Dr. Berry 👍
Good one Dr Berry! 👍 There are so many nonsensical claims especially on weight loss and people should be made aware of the ridiculous information.
Love the humor doc, and the info!
Thank you for not villainising red meat and eggs like so many so called health professionals.
The irony is people who ate very few cards and nothing but steak and eggs would probably have healthier arteries than people who avoid them.
its not irony. the med establishment has been misinforming us for 40-50 years! close to 10 yrs ago my hubby had a heart event - the ER doc said most all of our chronic diseases are caused by inflammation, and the heart surgeon said "sugar is the poison"! Then the "cardiac unit special kitchen" brought a low-fat high carb meal 😡
Correlation isn’t always causation. Low carb and ketosis is perfect for healing but not long term. It tells the body that you’re starving and can eventually lead to a dysfunctional nervous system and HPA axis.
which is why i eat a roast once weekly, with potatoes and sweet potatoes
oh, and fasting tells your body you're starving, not keto
@@andyman8630 SMH... Basic physiology. Being in ketosis tells your body there's famine and is a fasting state. Eating potatoes is healthy unless your gut microbiome is.
@@private9013
evidently you don't understand basic physiology - eating plenty of protein, fats & fibre DOES NOT tell the body it is starving - why? because it has plenty of,,,, wait for it,,,,
FOOD & FUEL
@@andyman8630 You don't understand basic third grade physiology ...you just made a complete ass of yourself. When the body is in ketosis is jacks up the cortisol response to generate glucose within the liver and cells because it senses feminine. Go read a book and learn something.
@@private9013
during starvation the body breaks down muscle tissue to use as fuel - people eating healthy meals twice a day ARE NOT STARVING and their body is not consuming muscle tissue food fuel, but ketones
also the liver doesn't need to make sugar (gluconeogenesis) as most people on a keto diet consume as much as 20 grams of carbs daily, which is converted into sugar
the bloodstream requires only 1 teaspoon of sugar, the rest is metabolised or stored as fat
I went Carnivore 2 - 3 months ago. Have DVT in both legs. Lately, my legs are starting to swell again. In fact, I am experiencing ALL of the symptoms I was having when I was first diagnosed with DVT.
I am extremely concerned. Needless to say, Dr Berry's advice is diametrically opposed to my cardiovascular specialists guidance.
I am starting to feel like I am playing Russian Roullette with my health.
I am seriously considering abandoning Carnivore.
Keto diet is not for everyone, I lost a lot of weight I felt great, but my triglycerides and LDL cholesterol went up ,and my ct calcium score was 154 ,so be careful
What was your CAC score before keto?
I like the banter doc, good intro
Dr. Berry I always follow your advice. Been clean keto for over 3 years, Carnivore for 7 weeks now.
What's the best plan for conquering A-fib symptoms? I'm no longer worried about my sky high LDL ...but do worry about my BP dropping when I stand up, heart racing upon ANY exertion and getting lightheaded often.
I use Keto Chow electrolyte drops and take (malate/glycinate) magnesium at night.
You might be low on magnesium and potassium
Electrolytes!!✅
Take magnesium taurate for heart palpitations
I would bet you are low on electrolytes (potassium most likely in this case, but could be magnesium as well)
Keto chow electrolyte drops, (sodium magnesium potassium)Dr. Barry has a link to keto chow products and Redmond real salt.. I hope he answers you but in the meantime I would try that.
Love the opening!😮
Natto, NOT Nattokinase..
It has a cool factor.
Olive, fish and coconut oil every day.
D-earth may be helpful also, but I like to make sure that I have a whole lemon with it..
Lots of green salads of all kinds.
And home made sauerkraut .
I'm no professional, but it can't hurt.
Carnivore diet for 5 years & feel great!! Eat beef liver twice a week!!😊👍🙏
LMAO about your opening with the ''Organic Lemons'...........I guessed it was a play on YT ads of 'MIRACLE CURES.
All this video’s content taken into consideration- I’m on a great keto/IF journey just over 4 years now. My question is since I’ve had 19 cardiac stents installed several years ago-what could be result when I might be effectively reducing the calcium buildup that was the reason I got those stents? Could they dislodge or dislocate?
What is the deal, Dr Berry? Your wardrobe is straight out of my 1983 high school graduating class, with your preppy upturned collar on your pink shirt! (I have to say, I like it! I just laughed out loud when I saw it!)
Garlic is actually very anti-inflammatory
That was an awesome video, appreciate the education👍🏼🙏🏼
Vitamins C is important too (and not just ascorbic acid) 👍
U sure?
@Bread Sandwich Google knows and deleted your comment.
vitamin c is essential in removing plaques. this has been proven by good ol doc Linus Pauling and Matthias Rath
Doc, love the pink shirt with Elvis collar! Pray tell, where can I get one? I want to be good to go for when Disco comes back!
Mother had a blocked carotid artery in her neck. It showed up on the machine/scan when she had lifeline screening. I told her to take high dose vitamin C, which she did daily. Less than a year later she had another scan and they said, “there is no block, the machine must have been wrong last time”.
What d ose C pleas
What vitamin c she took please? Was it acerola or? Please its important cause I have a same problem!
yes vitamin c works. i am very annoyed when carnivores docs do not know this and downplay vitamin c saying carnivores dont need additional vitamin c.
when you are extremely active, you need extra vitamin c. you see extreme athletes dropping dead with heart attacks when they are young. some are carnivores.
@Butterfly just take viramin c to bowel tolerance and take some quality meat.
Linus Pauling and Matthis Rath figured this out 40 years ago.
The medical industry has been suppressing this info.
vitamin C + carnivore diet are a match made in heaven.
@@ff144k please can you tell me which vitamin c took your mother ? Was it liposomal vitamin c or acerolla extract ? Please and how much was it 1000 daily? Or ? I have the same problem on my neck artery. I am 43 years old. I would be happy if you answer me. Thank you. Good bless you
😁 0:05- ' clean your arteries in just a few days' --- this is the definition of too good to be true 😁 congrats !!
Too funny. Follow the science not the fads . Thank you Dr.Berry great info
I was so close to backing out of this video 😂. Glad I finished. Thank you
You're awesome! Love watching your vids. Very informative and great sense of humor.
You are the best buddy! You tell it like it is!
I have been on a ketogenic diet for many years off and on since the early 2000’s. I had the CAC done with a score of zero. I have switched to carnivore about 3 weeks ago and am not regretting it!
The beginning of this video was hilarious great information.Doc
I hope mine remains the same! My score was 0. Over 50, been on Keto for 18 months.
Mine was 0 as well.
Wow! Good for you both!!
Hope mine is low
Dr. Berry, you left off Fasting! I do daily intermittent fasting and twice a year I do a 5 day water fast and mainly eat a low carb and gluten free diet. I'm 73 and just had my first coronary CT calcium scan and to my surprise it came back zero! My cardiologist said at my age it would show blockage it was just a matter of how much. During my post test office visit I reminded him of his past prediction and he smiled and said "you're the exception" :o)
I'm 61 and got my first ever CAC score earlier this year. I was disappointed with a score of 70, when I read of so many other people getting zeros. I'll get another CAC score sometime early next year, to see if there is any progression. Another concern was the discovery of a fusiform 4.0 cm ascending aortic aneurysm, which I will have keep an eye on too, to see if it gets any bigger.
Be VERY careful! I am a survivor of a Ascending and Descending Aortic Dissection in 2010 which so many people do not survive.
55 here. I had the normal carotid artery scan and had a score of zero. But a CAT scan of my lungs showed that I had plaque in my coronary arteries with a score of 70 and a slight widening of my ascending aorta at 3.6. I would have never known had I not had to get the lung scan. So, how many people are walking around with a carotid artery score of zero but unknowingly have coronary plaque? That being said, my doctor told me that I shouldn’t worry about my score unless I start exhibiting symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pains. ??? I took it into my own hands and got a cardiologist whom I now see every 6 months.
@@lagunn327 Thank you, and you are very lucky to have survived that! I have read that at 4 cm the risk of surgery out-weighs the benefits, and to wait to make that sort of decision until at least 5 cm.