I was just told wall my bloodwork is good as of last Friday 12 July except that my cholesterol is high. Doc said watch diet and walk. I never sit down and, on top of that, I mountain bike. I’m 68.
They changed the acceptable cholesterol reading from 300 to 200 in the 80's around the same time that statins came on the market. This cast a wider net of the population to put on statins. So what was wrong with 300 ??? In the 80's a reading of 261 was considered good! I'm so over the medical community and statins!
So interesting. I just had my blood test done and everything is fine but my dr wants to put me on statins because my LDL ( not the small type ) is high by his standard he thinks it’s genetic. I should have him watch this TH-cam video because I refuse to take any drugs. I don’t take anything right now not even a Tylenol and I’m going to keep it that way. I’m almost 70 years old and proud to say I’ve never felt better in my life.
@@margottfon330 my dr is pretty open minded. He listens well when I talk to him. That’s unusual to have a dr like that in Manhattan. I love my dr but he is still from the old school. He won’t insist on me taking the statins if I refuse which I will. I believe they must offer you the statins by medical standards otherwise they can be held liable by the “medical police “
@@shoshana7412 Thank you. I'm glad your doctor is a good person. I'll be doing my best, which is quite a challenge, I must say, considering I've CFS. Vicious circle...one should be really healthy to get help from the health system :D Best 🌹
261 IS NOT CRAZY HIGH!!! Were you aware the about 20 yrs ago the base level was 250. The drug companies did their own study, lowered it to 200 so that millions more people would be eligible, thereby making them billions more.
Mine is 273 and my Dr. Freaking out! I'm 64yr woman,petite and I'm active. I do eat a not very healthy diet. I'm trying ya'll. I just love sugar! But, I've cut back alot. They want me on statins of course. I've rejected them 2yrs now😮
I'm tempted to list Dr. Berg as my primary doc. I've gotten more information from just a few of his videos than I have EVER gotten from any doctor I've seen in my whole life.
@@rachitsoni1000 Han Rachit ! Hamara jo life style ban chuka hai. Dr burg ko follow kr k hi bach sakty hain ! Wrna jo burger or pizza din raat hum kha rhy hain. Bht jaldi heart attack hi ana hai 90's kid majority ko
Haha! That has been known for a decade. My LDL is super high and when they scoped my heart and arteries, the cardiologist said I have the arteries of a teenager. I'm 67 and have a clean diet. Lots of meat!
I think high cholesterol and how the body deals with it is also determined by genetics. My grandma ate very well and always had high cholesterol. She lived alone and was healthy until passing at 99
I remember eating low fat but healthy superfoods with a cholesterol of 105. I kept getting sick every 3-4 months and didn’t feel great like I do on Keto. I wonder what my cholesterol is now.
Actually, passed a certain age high LDL is associated with longevity, in several observational studies. It's also been shown that LDL particles are involved in the immune response. They can for instance bind to some pathogen antigens and thus help with their clearance by the liver. So LDL is not necessarily the vilain that the big pharma corrupted medical dogma has been painting all along. We really need to do our own research rather than just saying amen to drug dealers.
I watched your videos years ago when you still had your little white board easel and not a whole lot of subscribers. I knew back then you were a born teacher! What I didn't know is that 4.5 million people would appreciate your talent as much as I did! Congrats! I'm also pleasantly shocked that you are providing all of these valuable lessons for free. You are a true hero Dr. Berg!!👍❤🙏
He is global. He gets a lot of requests to translate his vids to Arabic. I believe it has much to do with how Muslims embrace fasting as part of their wisdom. Kind of cool to see the doc bringing the world together in health.
Mine has been 348 since I was 21. I am 57. I have NEVER had high blood pressure .. I have perfect heartbeat. I never believed it would affect me. I have now lived a keto lifestyle for three years.. as I learned I adjusted diet, exercise and breathing..meditation etc. I am in the BEST shape of my Life. My brain is equivalent in response time and calculations as a 25 year old. . ( Brain Age tests) This is important info . Good Fortune to YOU!!! 🙏
Same. My cholesterol was high in my 20's. 248. Now I'm 60 and it's 348. No high blood pressure. No medication. Eat well and excersize. My triglycerides are optimal and so is my HDL and VLDL. No oxidized lipoproteins. I eat quite a bit of healthy fats, fish and meats too. Go figure.
People gets shocked when they hear I eat 5-7 eggs a day because eggs have been demonised for its cholesterol Insulin resistance and system inflammation leads to heart disease; not cholesterol Triglycerides gets increased only if you are insulin resistant
I've been on a strict Keto plan for a year now. My recent blood work came out as: Total 490, HDL 86, LDL 393, triglycerides 56. I plan on going back to my doctor to get the sdLDL-C test. I won't do statins either. Update: I'm going in tomorrow, 4-10-24, for a calcium heart scan, because I'm curious. I'll update again when I get my results.
Lord. Thank goodness I found someone that had high number cholesterol and still here. I just found out mine is over 300. Won’t d😅 statins. Changing my diet
@@danmd667 For you to watch his videos and comment on them means you are not one of those whose lives have been cut short as you've concluded.I was expecting one whose health has been worse/ life cut short out of his videos to comment and I'll be the first to unfollow him
Am new subscriber and find a wealth of information. This is only my 2nd video and look forward to watching others and the free course on immunity . In addition to the graphics, Dr Berg has a very relaxed manner of talking and explaining the science of all this.
My " crazy " chlorestoral was 295 November 2020 . The doc gave me a prescription for statins. It's still sitting on the shelf at the pharmacy. Thank God for the good Dr Berg . 👍
My tests results had my doctor worried so he ordered advance test where it looks into my blood vessels (can’t recall test name). When I received results of 0
the nurse was surprised and commented it’s the best one and had never before seen that result before. I had refused to take meds for high cholesterol for years since losing leg strength when I was taking it. Every year thereafter doctor was worried my cholesterol report kept getting higher. Dr. Berg is right.
@@lmr691 wow. My mom recently lost all leg strength from taking cholesterol meds, to the point that she was hospitalized. She's recovered, but her doctor put her back on it when her cholesterol went back up.
@@aprilp7744 I am glad your Mom is better. I hear the concern in your message. My husband won’t listen to alternatives and continues on medicine. I wish he could find another doctor to reevaluate but he won’t. For me, it was a good decision to follow diet and vitamin recommendations so I cook that way now hoping it will keep him safe. I do think the fresh vegetables, non-gmo foods and cooking is helping us both. Take care of you both.
My grandmother and uncle both have naturally high cholesterol AND also happen to be two of the healthiest most active people I know, my grandmother is 92 and still walks, drives, works in her yard etc my uncle is one of the hardest working men I’ve ever met, he has two jobs both of which are EXTREMELY physical...his T must be very VERY high...their doctors want them on statins, I advised against it-don’t mess with a good thing!!
That’s awesome to hear - my mom and dad are the exact same way but unfortunately my mom is showing plaque lining her arteries, did your gramps have to deal with any of that?
Best analogy I've heard is comparing Cholesterol to fire fighters. When there's a fire (inflammation) in the body and fire fighters (cholesterol) show up to put out that fire, you don't blame them for starting the fire in the first place.
This information is so important, many people are put on statins because their total cholesterol is high without checking the complete lipid profile! Statins are very damaging to the liver!!!! Our healthcare system is very broken when this is allowed to go on.
@@Lolipop59 this is so true they are just trained to prescribe . They aren't trained in enough areas. Mine keeps trying to put me on statins. My ldl is very high due to low carb. I just went through hell on zoloft with side effects and withdrawal. Had to taper fiver months which was quick but according to gp she never hears of withdrawal! Makes me so angry . Also I'm.on hrt. She also jad little knowledge on this .
A doctor has l 30 mins to spend with each patient ,most of the visit is taken up by going over the last visit and asking question about your state of mind, living conditions,who's goingnto take care of you after he fill you up with alot of pills that's going tomake whatever onditiin you have worst. By the time they finish that combo ,your time is up then your given another script and sent on your way and you pay your deductible, make another appt. To return to do the samething with additional problems that require another medication.
@@stevesilver7437 Please DO NOT take statin drugs, if ever prescribed by your doctor. Among other tons of other harmful things they will cause erectile dysfunction. I have been doing intermittent fasting and my cholesterol is now under 230. In addition to white meat and vegs, I eat red meat once or twice a week and 5-6 eggs everyday. But I don't use vegetable oils and instead cook in butter or animal fat. I have gluten intolerance so I don't each bread anyway. Will be getting tests next week and hopefully my cholesterol will be under 200 by now. Even if it doesn't, tbh, I am not scared by high cholesterol like I used to be unless of course it crosses 500. Will share my results. Thanks.
He probably spends more time studying health and nutrition than the average medical doctor does in school or during their medical career. He’s smart and breaks everything down in simple understandable points for the average person. I
I sure wish I could find one locally that has half as much common sense!!! Much less does ANY study. My D is 91 so mine just told me to get off all D. 🙄normal range but stop all D. I don't think so!!!
@@Penny-bt4gc regular doctors are cookie cutter doctors and are encouraged to prescribe,prescribe ,prescribe ....and you never get better and you never get off the prescriptions that cause even more problems
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
My boyfriend's cholesterol was high. We didn't take any foods out of his diet. We increased avacados, nuts, oatmea. That's it. It dropped 20 in 8 months.
Well, if you Increase avocado's, nuts, oatmeal then for sure you decrease something else in your case most probably Junk food. Thus, no wonder Cholesterol decreases, tell him to go vegan for a month and see what that does, of course do not become a pudding and Oreo vegan but rather eat whole foods.
Are you TRYING to mislead the public, or are you just a charlatan? The study YOU LINKED TO does not refer to "serum cholesterol" not being important to AGCVD, it is referring to DIETARY cholesterol. Cholesterol matters. Get your wife's cholesterol under control or she is headed for trouble.
"Remarkably, one-quarter of the centenarians had high Lp(a) serum levels even though they never suffered from atherosclerosis-related diseases." 1998 G. Baggio.
Well isn't that special La Rosa! Who the hell is Kare Berg! WTF is it with you young guys making blubs that you don't use references to your statements to fully inform the reader. Are you all that narcissistic that you think people know what's in your head! Or are you just to lazy to type a complete comment that includes the topic, in this case it's "Kare Berg", and a statement or link as to who the hell she is. I have to assume that you also don't fully inform your patients too!
@@beepbeepnj2658 There are protective factors and other, damaging ones, yet to be discovered. Modern medicine knows very little, it just pretends to know. In the meantime, I'm just going to eat real food.
My Doc put me on statins for my so called high cholesterol, I started to forget things so I stopped taking the statins. I feel great, and I no longer believe the lie about so called high cholesterol. The lies will never convince me there is a so called good and bad cholesterol. Also, lowering your cholesterol could be lowering your testosterone.
Im afraid youre confusing dietary cholesterol with serum cholesterol. The article youre referencing talks about dietary cholesterol, your wifes labs are serum cholesterol. Those are 2 very different things.
Dr. Berg, please address the video that claims your conflating dietary cholesterol with serum cholesterol. I’m sure you’re aware of the Dr. that claims you’re confused and are misdirecting people due to your misinterpretation of the AHA article you reference. Also he challenges your interpretation of the particle sizes and provides ample reputable studies that show your conclusions are erroneous concerning correlations vs. causality. I wish you would either address these challenges, either by a pulling this one if you acknowledge your error or at least produce a follow up video.
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Dr berg i am a huge fan. I was wondering if you have seen a recent video done fact checking this video. It would be very interesting to see your response.
I thank God for all these conversation, i got lip profile test yesterday and i had total cholesterol 211 and since yesterday am down and worried but now greatly encouraged and happy. They even gave me statin drug which i started yesterday but i will not take it again. Dr Thank you.
Dumb. No ding on Berg but at this point literally every lipidoligist agrees that LDL should be low because it leads to atherosclerosis. Watch any podcast with Dr. Thomas Dayspring is a true expert. Also it’s worth noting that statins are damn near natural product.
@@christopheroconnell7579you obviously didn't watch the video...there is more than 1 type of LDL. There is no evidence supporting your claim. If that were the case...why would individuals with low LDL still have heart attacks and strokes? And why do individuals on statins still have heart attacks and strokes?
You are misinterpreting the journal that you are referencing. You are confusing DIETARY cholesterol vs SERUM cholesterol. The journal that you are referencing talks about DIETARY cholesterol not being significantly associated with cardiovascular disease. You are referencing your wife's SERUM cholesterol which is NOT the same thing as DIETARY cholesterol. That's like saying the amount of potassium that you consume from food equates to the number of your serum potassium which is false. Also your discussion about lipoproteins with high density lipoproteins vs low density lipoproteins is not accurate either- it is more complicated than that- not really just size but the NUMBER. Please be more careful with what you are interpreting because this is leading to misinformation.
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Dr berg, everyone is thankful for you. this is why you are blessed giving out free information all these years has helped us all .. what goes around come around, God will bless your soul for saving lives. may you and your family continue to be successful have ah nice day.
HIs cholesterol reference is for dietary cholesterol, not serum cholesterol, completely different. Although it's not a perfect marker, it's still an indicator nonetheless.
Wow Dr. Berg 🤓 this was sooooome awesome presentation!! I‘m sharing it right now with my doctor, family and friends. You are in fact the very best at clearing up all the misconseptions. Thank you!
Anytime the topic of food comes up in our house, my wife knows the first words out of my mouth are going to be ...."Well Dr. Berg says...." She's now doing Keto and IF with me!
@@DASANDS-oz3my The article that Dr Berg is referring too is talking about dietary cholesterol and not serum cholesterol. Though his wife's blood work is all about serum cholesterol.
I've had high cholesterol all my life, now 55 years old. I had a CT scan 15 years ago and no inflammation or plaque build up. My new doctor took a recent blood sample and wants me on statins. Instead I suggested a CT scan to confirm I have no plaque or inflammation before I take statins. I'm having the scan next week, so be interesting to see if anything has changed.:) I'm also on a Keto diet, so we'll see what the results are.:) Thanks for the great video.:)
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
dietary cholesterol, serum cholesterol. 2 fundamental different things. you got these 2 confused (as "data" in your link shows) and i hope you will clarify this.. otherwise it's a big fail.
Thank you so much Dr Berg!!!! I just got my results back and Dr is concerned because I'm 244!!! I'm doing IF, healthy keto and losing weight! I'm worried the Dr is going to insist on putting me on medication. I'm not doing it though, I'm going to keep doing what I am because I'm on right track.
I tell them no way all the time and sometimes they scold me. I tell them to calm down because getting upset is bad for their health. I’m in Boca Raton and can’t find a good doctor here.
Thank you for such an in-depth and easy to follow explanation. My total cholesterol is 358, but my HDL-98, Tri-64. My Dr. is not concerned with total cholesterol because my ratio is below 2(tri/hdl) Have been Keto for two years.
@@mariaespiritu9512 I recently had them tested and it the LDL didn't add up just by taking the total and then deducting the HDL. The LDL showed off (higher by 5-10) if I recall. Not a big difference but not the same.
You seem to have missunderstood the referece you are talking about "Not Significantly associated with Hart Disease". I would back and read the reference again. they are talking about diatary chrolesterol.
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Isn't the study you referenced regarding blood cholesterol referencing dietary not you blood levels? I feel really good when I am off carbs, but it seems like you are misreading the study.
This video is full of missinformation, no wonderz that he ommited such an important fact. There is possibility that he didn't acknowledged that on purpose, because it doesn't fit his agenda, or he has no idea about what he is talking about, so he didn't knew it's bad.
You should do a reply video to "nutrition made simple's" channel where he breaks down this video. I'm not taking either side, but have watched your vids a long time
I've been running a total cholesterol of greater than 250 for more than 30 years, and I feel great. No cholesterol drugs for me. Had I taken them, I would likely be dead now. I am 67. A study in Norway found that people with the highest cholesterol lived the longest. Those with the lowest cholesterol died the soonest. I'm convinced!
I believe that. I feel like the medical community is not aware, or they are simply lying to us about cholesterol. I just got a total cholesterol of 338, very low triglycerides, and have never felt better. Of course they want to put me on the bullet train to statin hell. No way!
Me too, I’m 73 and have had untreated high cholesterol my whole life. A CT scan required for an illness last year showed “minimal plaquing” in the blood vessels.
when I see client with high cholesterol, high LDL, low HDL, high triglycerides... first thing I'd do is observe their behavior. then enquire about their sleep, exercise, work and then dietary regime. I'd normally prescribe high dose antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatories first with Fish Oil (Sardines Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Salmon Oil), Olive Oil and 30-40gm fiber. Tell them to reduce starchy carbohydrates, honey, sugars. Eat more fish and reduce animal meat, dairy products. Sometimes I add Chinese Medicine if necessary. After a week, check for better/improved behavior and lifestyle changes. Mind-Body Medicine is relevant to Lipid Profile and human behaviour is good indicator of small dense lipoprotein or fluffy ones.
Very pleased to see this video.Two weeks ago I was told I had high cholesterol but since my hdl is high and triglycerides low I am not taking statin as prescribed.Prescribed because total cholesterol was high.I have been doing keto zone diet and got healed of about 6-7 diseases thank God and so this video is so timely.Peace of mind. Thanks Dr Berg
@@plantluvr2917 my hdl is 2.05 and triglycerides is 0.7 mmol. I live out of America so it's different so not sure of the ratio of both but overall ratio is 3.8
@Falhawk73 divide triglyceride by the hdl. The closer to 1.0 the better. I think anything under 5.0. Google it to find good explanation for it. Eliminating sugar and simple carbs is the best way to lower triglyceride quickly.
My mom is 91 years old and doing well and has never taken a prescription medication in her entire life. She and I avoid all prescriptions because they all appear to have unpleasant side effects. Dr Berg has helped me so much with my liver problems just taking otc supplements, intermittent fasting and keto, I’ve only been doing it 30 days and have had remarkable results. I’m not looking for excuses to go back to my regular eating habits that got me into trouble in the first place. I’m keto forever, though I may have a cheat day every few months. I’m grateful to Dr Berg and to Jehovah God for designing the human body to bounce back from my past bad eating habits.
This vid was fact checked by „Nutrition Made Simple“ . Would you mind commenting on it. He points out that first you misunderstood the second study which focuses on dietary cholesterol and not serum cholesterol. And second he emphasizes that is not good to just focus in the small ldl without considering ApoB, the number of it. Thank you!
Berg made a mistake; human error, big deal. Nutrition Made Simple follows the mainstream view and the overall success rate of big-medicine isn't so good. Human history shows that at one point heart disease was extremely rare and no study is going to change that. Processed garbage and smoking came in and changed everything. In my view, cholesterol is secondary to blood sugar levels, calcification, oral health, etc.
Unfortunately when you said (The American Heart Association guidelines actually state that “total cholesterol is not significantly associated with heart disease.”) that is completely wrong. They say that keeping your optimal total cholesterol needs to be around 150. You confused serum cholesterol with dietary cholesterol. The study you linked to "prove" your case shows that you are mixing these two up.
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
@@AmericanRoads It matters because correct information should be spread and not more misinformation. Dietary cholesterol has virtually no impact on serum cholesterol. This is why AHA has changed their stance and has said that it is not a cause of concern.
0:16 False! The text indicates, DIETARY CHOLESTEROL, in the first words of the title. That is the amount of cholesterol in your food, that you eat. Serum cholesterol, is the cholesterol levels in your blood, and is recommended by the Heart Association in 2018 to be at Total 165. High cholesterol is associated with heart disease, and you're misunderstanding the information you have received. The TOTAL CHOLESTEROL is not the same as DIETARY CHOLESTEROL. Having high cholesterol is not good for you, so please be wise with your habits.
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Please respond to Nutrition Made Simple‘s fact check. He pointed out you mistook dietary Cholesterol with serum Cholesterol. False interpreted information could damage thousands of lives that rely on your advice.
He tells you every video that he's giving you information and he's not diagnosing or giving medical advice to anyone. Either says it or puts the disclaimer in his description.
You shouldnt believe everything you see on the internet. People should do their own research before making life impacting decisions regarding their health.
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Dr. Berg, I value and am grateful for your videos. I came across this video "Dr. Eric Berg gets fact-checked by MD PhD doctor". He presents this in a respectful manner. Can you comment on this. Much appreciated!
Dr. Berg, very disappointed. You are making a BIG CLAIM, but the study that you are referencing "Not Significantly associated with Hart Disease" is talking about "DIETARY" not "SERUM" Cholesterol level !! You are referencing your wife's serum cholesterol level to a study done for dietary cholesterol level. It feels like you didn't do your reading...Just eager to make your biased claim on how Keto diet is good.
Wish mine were as good as hers. Unfortunately everything has gone in the complete opposite direction. Been on keto for nearly 4 months now and all of my cholesterol numbers got way, way worse during that time period. Just had a panel yesterday (blood taken after fasting for 15h). Walking nearly every day was added during this time period too. At this point I'm pretty sure keto is not going to work for me unfortunately.
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Dr. Berg, You have confused Serum cholesterol with Dietary cholesterol. The article you referenced: Dietary Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association, it says it in the title. Please remove this post as it is not accurate. It's good to know you are human and can make a mistake. The Article does NOT say cholesterol has NO link to heart disease, only that dietary cholesterol.....
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Dr. Berg, I just watched a video made by another MD Physician claiming that the information you claim on this video is grossly incorrect. He states that your wife’s total cholesterol numbers are her the cholesterol numbers in her blood (Serum) test. The study by the AHA that you quote and link to this video clearly state that this a report regarding DIETARY CHOLESTEROL. There is absolutely no relationship between the numbers from a blood test (Serum) and Dietary intake of cholesterol. I quote from the said document… “ available evidence shows no appreciable relationship between consumption of dietary cholesterol and serum cholesterol”. is it possible that you have made a serious mistake on this video by getting mixed up between Serum Colesterol vs Dietary Cholesterol?
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
2017 I lost 30 pounds on Low carb and Intermittent fasting.....I went in for a check up and the Doctor said I looked great, but I mentioned because of the low carbs I feel tired. The Doctor did a blood test and I came back 300 on the cholesterol test. The Doctor called at night and had me immediately put on a Statin drug. Over the next 2 and half years I gained all the weight back, starting becoming diabetic, and was having severe memory problems. My NEW Doctor immediately took me off the Statin.....7 months later all the weight came back off and I'm doing cardio 5 days a week and doing great again.
Such a Good example: Those Doctors really are treating symptoms and DO NOT UNDERSTAND the underlying causes. They think that a drug that fights a symptom actually can control the cause. Or maybe they don't believe that. Maybe they think that fighting symptoms is the way to help someone. It isn't. Fighting a fire with some water and NOT turning off the GASOLINE FUEL TO THE FIRE is NOT the way to cure someone at all! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING!
No doctor can "put you on a statin drug". YOU put you on a statin drug. He simply prescribed it. People need to use their own common sense after doing their own research about the drug or symptoms or disease they have discussed with their doctor or other health provider. Yes, statins lower your cholesterol...as they sicken you.
Does your doctor do telephone calls - tele-medicine? Your doctor took you off statins - we are looking for a doctor that has the knowledge to help us that way, too.
Good on you, statins are bad news and cause memory loss and they remove fat from your brain which isn’t snatched you want, dr put me on them, I took myself off cold turkey and will not go back on. I researched them and findings were not good.
I've been doing keto and IF for about two weeks. Haven't lost weight yet but my knee that hurt following a meniscus tear and repair isnt hurting for the first time in 4 years! Dr berg is almost the only thing I watch now. Everything he says makes sense. My dr freaked when I told him no statins but I'm over them!
So, 2024 now, and I’m wondering if the 2018 info is still the same or needs to be updated. May 1st I was told my cholesterol was 293. I’m post menopausal and feel there’s a hormone connection. I’ve also been trying my very best to do healthy keto. I do have two 18 year old boys living with me, and sometimes I slip with my diet. Not often though, I’m trying hard! Long story shirt, my doctor put me on a statin and told me it’s not optional, and a strict vegan diet. I’m trying with this. I’m willing to give it a try, but I’m starving and now snacking on junk, which can’t possibly be good at all for me.
dietary cholesterol is not the same as serum (blood) cholesterol The referenced studies are talking about dietary cholesterol, and Dr. Berg is talking about blood cholesterol … 🫠
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
@@AmericanRoads dietary cholesterol and blood serum cholesterol are not the same thing and not related I will find some references from pier review journals, and post under the comments shortly.
My cholesterol was 450 6yrs ago. Never taken statins. Im 53 female, workout with weights, and walk 6-10 miles throughout the day. I feel great! Oh and I do keto.
@@devinpeirce7152 I do a lot of fasting and apparently it’s not uncommon to have higher levels of LDL cholesterol, because your body is using fat as a fuel source. My LDL increased, but my triglycerides went down from 145 to 69 which I was happy about. My doctor told me to eat “low fat”, yeah that ain’t happening lol.
@@shane6284 yep. I get a full blood work up done every few months because I’m watching hormone and PSA levels due to prostate cancer. Long story but I have been without a urologist or oncologist for the last 2-3 years, so I’m getting these tests done by my primary care doctor. Every time we get to cholesterol, she says, “well you’re total cholesterol is ok and your “good” cholesterol is good but your LDL (bad) is high.” I ask, “what’s my triglyceride count?” “Well, I was about to get to that. Your triglycerides are 57 so that’s what’s keeping your total cholesterol numbers down.” I reply, “Good. That’s the only number I’m concerned about.”
This video is misleading. 🤔 Although "dietary cholesterol" {e.g. from eggs} is "not significantly associated with heart disease", "raised total cholesterol is {still} a strong risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)".
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Hi I love your video, so I go get my cholesterol and my LDL was over 100 and my cholesterol was 250 three months ago. This time I test my ldl go down 100 but my cholesterol up to 270. Doctors told me to take statin but I don’t want to take it. Im trying to get back on the gym. Any advice would help. Thank
um,… the link for the study was for dietary cholesterol not linked to heart disease,.. not serum cholesterol not being linked to heart disease. So the first part of your video is confusing. Did you publish the wrong link?
Thanks for the detail explanations. I lowered my weight by 20kg, but my recent blood analysis had LDL spiked. Kinda know what happened. This video is a useful reference.
My cholesterol was 280. My father who was a nuclear physicist sent me article from a magazine called “Psychology Today” (1977 to 1879 unsure of exact year). It talked about 2 control groups A and B. A was given a low cholesterol diet but deprived of vitamin B6 and their bodies literally created cholesterol. Group B was given higher levels of B6 along with pantothenic acid I also used soy lecithin (Approximately 25 to 50 mg) and a multiple B capsule. My cholesterol dropped dramatically and a Chicago doctor told me I had the best blood he seen during his entire career going back as far as med school. I have shared this information with work associates and other acquaintances and they have had the same dramatic results.with in one to two months
What exactly did you do to drop your cholesterol and how do you feel since having lower cholesterol? I just got a test results back and everything is good except my LDL, its at 132.
Ha! Imagine my cardiologist's face when I preach what DR Berg teaches. I'm also a nutritionist. This is my third cardiologist. The previous two found me "difficult to work with because I'd decline statins and wouldn't understand that high ldl would give me heart attack"! Imagine that lol!
Dr Berg, this was a fantastic explanation!! I love how you are able to present (often) complex information in a very clear and understandable manner. Only the very best teachers have this skill. Thank you for this, and all you are doing to help people.
I have two friends who have had a stroke and one early dimentia. (We are all in our 70s). Both of them are on heavy sugar and carb intake. They laughed at me for going sugar and processed food free. Even though I lost a lot of weight and look better than 20 years ago, they still are not convinced. Both are vegetarians because their doctor told them that meat and dairy cause high cholesterol. Literally they are being killed slowly by the medical community. They look old and tired and both suffer hair loss. That's enough to convince me Dr.Berg has got it right.
If the food is also high in saturated fats, it may increase cholesterol. But as you can see from this video, total cholesterol isnt associated with heart disease. Its way more complicated than doctors make it seem.
I have been experimenting with keto diet for around 9 years.. Last cholesterol test was 300 something too with much lower triglycerides/HDL ratio than it is recommended wich matters more. Feeling great, healthy, looking much younger than my age. What dr.Berg proposes is the closest to the diet that I follow. I like him for staying consistent and not falling for some crazy diet trends like keto carnivore or vegan carnivore.. Planningg to stay on this diet plan forever of course..
I cannot stop watching your videos over the past week. You make so much sense in an understandable form You've already got me to start intermittent fasting, Cutting sugars, and increasing potassium (also beer and sweet alcohol is gone). I'm working on my fatty liver. Thanks Doc. I'm feeling better in such a short time and cannot wait to see how I'm doing in 30 days. So far, I cannot believe my results.
@@EinSofQuester Let me guess... and you aren't. Have you ever tried a single thing he said ? I did. And everything he said would happen did. DIABETIC Blood sugars from 400 + to pre diabetic levels. A1C drop of course, lost 50 pounds... do I need to go on ? feel better and in more shape than when I was in high school.. all my pain went away...Results speak for themselves. But I'm sure the millions of lives he has saved don't mean anything to you.
Uhh, why is there a study in the description talking about dietary cholesterol in relation to CVD when the talking points in this video are about serum cholesterol in relation to CVD? Is this just a mistaken link or a confusion of some kind? I don't think the study provided is relevant to the points made in the video. Dietary and serum cholesterol are completely separate constructs.
I am insured, but most primary care doctors won't want you to do a full blood work unless you are already in the deep hole. If you are borderline or have a slightly high number of cholesterol then they won't care much. I recently just paid Quest Diagnostics out of pocket cash of about 998 dollars for a full body blood work for every organ in my body for a test. I have borderline prediabetes, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and low good cholesterol; my doctor recommended me on statins and to diet. Not much of a help so I recently went on a keto/low carb/high protein diet. It's somewhat working, but the body changes is brutal. I get constant headaches, low blood pressure, painful blood pressure spike at random meal time, fatigue, mood swing, chest pain, chest pressure, and much more. I will continue to take statins while being on my modified diet/exercise/stress free. Best of luck for you all who are trying to lower bad cholesterol!
Check out the Helsinki study. It showed that the higher your cholesterol, the longer you lived, especially in women.
Did you read this study? It tells about opposite results.
What about the ldl though does that matter ?
I was just told wall my bloodwork is good as of last Friday 12 July except that my cholesterol is high. Doc said watch diet and walk. I never sit down and, on top of that, I mountain bike. I’m 68.
@@frontiersenior5345 I have the same problem
And they they prescribe a statin switcher not really good for you
They changed the acceptable cholesterol reading from 300 to 200 in the 80's around the same time that statins came on the market. This cast a wider net of the population to put on statins. So what was wrong with 300 ??? In the 80's a reading of 261 was considered good! I'm so over the medical community and statins!
So interesting. I just had my blood test done and everything is fine but my dr wants to put me on statins because my LDL ( not the small type ) is high by his standard he thinks it’s genetic. I should have him watch this TH-cam video because I refuse to take any drugs. I don’t take anything right now not even a Tylenol and I’m going to keep it that way. I’m almost 70 years old and proud to say I’ve never felt better in my life.
....and what happens if you mention the internet?? :))));((((
@@margottfon330 my dr is pretty open minded. He listens well when I talk to him. That’s unusual to have a dr like that in Manhattan. I love my dr but he is still from the old school. He won’t insist on me taking the statins if I refuse which I will. I believe they must offer you the statins by medical standards otherwise they can be held liable by the “medical police “
@@shoshana7412 Thank you. I'm glad your doctor is a good person. I'll be doing my best, which is quite a challenge, I must say, considering I've CFS. Vicious circle...one should be really healthy to get help from the health system :D Best 🌹
Stop talking and get on some medication before it's too late.
@@David53D David, you don't believe in the idea 'the overall high cholesterol is ok' then?...
261 IS NOT CRAZY HIGH!!! Were you aware the about 20 yrs ago the base level was 250. The drug companies did their own study, lowered it to 200 so that millions more people would be eligible, thereby making them billions more.
Bingo!
Mine is 273 and my Dr. Freaking out! I'm 64yr woman,petite and I'm active. I do eat a not very healthy diet. I'm trying ya'll. I just love sugar! But, I've cut back alot. They want me on statins of course. I've rejected them 2yrs now😮
Thi know it was 300 then statins came put the 200
Is this really true?
@LetsG0BrandonFJB yes it was I think it was actually 300 but when statims came out it went down to 200
I'm tempted to list Dr. Berg as my primary doc. I've gotten more information from just a few of his videos than I have EVER gotten from any doctor I've seen in my whole life.
We should all start listing dr. Berg as our primary lol
same here
Haha... I actually did that at a walk in clinic... put Dr E Berg as my Family Dr... 🤣😂
is he a medical doctor?????
So true. And if you dont' believe it, do you own research then come back and just bath in the knowledge
Dr berg
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Whole of my family is your fan.
Who cares about hollywood when we have real life Hero. Dr berg !
Yep bro I am from India, Dr Berg is real life superman.
@@rachitsoni1000 Han Rachit !
Hamara jo life style ban chuka hai. Dr burg ko follow kr k hi bach sakty hain ! Wrna jo burger or pizza din raat hum kha rhy hain. Bht jaldi heart attack hi ana hai 90's kid majority ko
@@sughdeepsinghdhillon8722 han bhai especially apne desho me to poore grain oriented diet hai roti chaval etc.
Nice! Pakistan Zindabad😎💪
@@rachitsoni1000 Keto is also not safe in long run. Look up Dr Khadervalli (Millet diet) and Dr Biswaroop Roy (raw veggie diet) for other options.
Haha! That has been known for a decade. My LDL is super high and when they scoped my heart and arteries, the cardiologist said I have the arteries of a teenager. I'm 67 and have a clean diet. Lots of meat!
I think high cholesterol and how the body deals with it is also determined by genetics. My grandma ate very well and always had high cholesterol. She lived alone and was healthy until passing at 99
Wow that interesting. You have good genes.
as he said in the video, the high total cholestral doesnt give useful info.
I remember eating low fat but healthy superfoods with a cholesterol of 105. I kept getting sick every 3-4 months and didn’t feel great like I do on Keto. I wonder what my cholesterol is now.
Actually, passed a certain age high LDL is associated with longevity, in several observational studies. It's also been shown that LDL particles are involved in the immune response. They can for instance bind to some pathogen antigens and thus help with their clearance by the liver. So LDL is not necessarily the vilain that the big pharma corrupted medical dogma has been painting all along. We really need to do our own research rather than just saying amen to drug dealers.
Can be, but not always, actually is probably genetic only sometimes. Mostly seems to be in our control.
I watched your videos years ago when you still had your little white board easel and not a whole lot of subscribers. I knew back then you were a born teacher! What I didn't know is that 4.5 million people would appreciate your talent as much as I did! Congrats! I'm also pleasantly shocked that you are providing all of these valuable lessons for free. You are a true hero Dr. Berg!!👍❤🙏
He is global. He gets a lot of requests to translate his vids to Arabic. I believe it has much to do with how Muslims embrace fasting as part of their wisdom. Kind of cool to see the doc bringing the world together in health.
It's free for us to watch but the advertisers would pay for it. It's very important not to skip ads. That's the least we could do.
They do not get paid more if you watch the ads. They are paid the same if you skip.
@@ericcarve4476 No, they only get paid if you watch the ads.
Wrong. If you use an ad blocker you deprive them of revenue, but they get revenue whether you kick skip ad or watch the whole thing
Mine has been 348 since I was 21. I am 57. I have NEVER had high blood pressure .. I have perfect heartbeat.
I never believed it would affect me. I have now lived a keto lifestyle for three years.. as I learned I adjusted diet, exercise and breathing..meditation etc.
I am in the BEST shape of my Life.
My brain is equivalent in response time and calculations as a 25 year old. . ( Brain Age tests)
This is important info .
Good Fortune to YOU!!! 🙏
Same. My cholesterol was high in my 20's. 248. Now I'm 60 and it's 348. No high blood pressure. No medication. Eat well and excersize. My triglycerides are optimal and so is my HDL and VLDL. No oxidized lipoproteins.
I eat quite a bit of healthy fats, fish and meats too. Go figure.
People gets shocked when they hear I eat 5-7 eggs a day because eggs have been demonised for its cholesterol
Insulin resistance and system inflammation leads to heart disease; not cholesterol
Triglycerides gets increased only if you are insulin resistant
I've been on a strict Keto plan for a year now.
My recent blood work came out as: Total 490, HDL 86, LDL 393, triglycerides 56.
I plan on going back to my doctor to get the sdLDL-C test. I won't do statins either. Update: I'm going in tomorrow, 4-10-24, for a calcium heart scan, because I'm curious. I'll update again when I get my results.
Lord. Thank goodness I found someone that had high number cholesterol and still here. I just found out mine is over 300. Won’t d😅 statins. Changing my diet
@TrudieTiger7 I eat healthy no sugar no carbs and like My cholesterol is 400
I often wonder- does Dr Berg know how many lives he is touching and changing with his information
yes he knows. He became a millionaire.
Probably not, he probably doesn’t want to think about how many lives he may have cut short with his bad nutrition advice.
@@danmd667 For you to watch his videos and comment on them means you are not one of those whose lives have been cut short as you've concluded.I was expecting one whose health has been worse/ life cut short out of his videos to comment and I'll be the first to unfollow him
Dr. Berg’s videos are getting more visually sophisticated making them even easier to understand. Excellent graphics team and always great science!
Am new subscriber and find a wealth of information. This is only my 2nd video and look forward to watching others and the free course on immunity .
In addition to the graphics, Dr Berg has a very relaxed manner of talking and explaining the science of all this.
******* Warning, this video has been fact checked by Nutrition Made Simple, might want to check it out!!! ********
My " crazy " chlorestoral was 295 November 2020 . The doc gave me a prescription for statins. It's still sitting on the shelf at the pharmacy.
Thank God for the good Dr Berg .
👍
My tests results had my doctor worried so he ordered advance test where it looks into my blood vessels (can’t recall test name). When I received results of 0
the nurse was surprised and commented it’s the best one and had never before seen that result before. I had refused to take meds for high cholesterol for years since losing leg strength when I was taking it. Every year thereafter doctor was worried my cholesterol report kept getting higher. Dr. Berg is right.
So what did you tell your doctor ?
@@lmr691 wow. My mom recently lost all leg strength from taking cholesterol meds, to the point that she was hospitalized. She's recovered, but her doctor put her back on it when her cholesterol went back up.
@@aprilp7744 I am glad your Mom is better. I hear the concern in your message. My husband won’t listen to alternatives and continues on medicine. I wish he could find another doctor to reevaluate but he won’t. For me, it was a good decision to follow diet and vitamin recommendations so I cook that way now hoping it will keep him safe. I do think the fresh vegetables, non-gmo foods and cooking is helping us both. Take care of you both.
My grandmother and uncle both have naturally high cholesterol AND also happen to be two of the healthiest most active people I know, my grandmother is 92 and still walks, drives, works in her yard etc my uncle is one of the hardest working men I’ve ever met, he has two jobs both of which are EXTREMELY physical...his T must be very VERY high...their doctors want them on statins, I advised against it-don’t mess with a good thing!!
That’s awesome to hear - my mom and dad are the exact same way but unfortunately my mom is showing plaque lining her arteries, did your gramps have to deal with any of that?
I sure hope you convinced them ❣
@@threeworld what kind of test your mom took
Look at stress, sugar intake, smoking, lack of exercise, before demonizing healthy fats :)
Confused. The link links to a study on DIETARY cholesterol, not serum cholesterol. Big difference. I love you Dr. Berg but you are mixed up here.
obviously trying to kill his wife
Best analogy I've heard is comparing Cholesterol to fire fighters. When there's a fire (inflammation) in the body and fire fighters (cholesterol) show up to put out that fire, you don't blame them for starting the fire in the first place.
Fantastic - I will use that
Hey, he’s alive!!! Dude you rock!
@@IbelieveinJesusAmen 😂😂
dr mason?
@@pb7762 Dr. George Mann
This is PERFECT! Best cholesterol video I’ve ever seen
Thank you so very much!
This information is so important, many people are put on statins because their total cholesterol is high without checking the complete lipid profile! Statins are very damaging to the liver!!!! Our healthcare system is very broken when this is allowed to go on.
They prescribe heart medication that depletes CoQ10 and yet they won’t prescribe it so it’s a double edged sword.
You are way more informative than my primary care doctor. Thank you 🙏 Dr. Berg!
A lot of primary doctors are useless . They work like some robots :)
Because he makes things up and twists studies to fit his narrative 🤷🏻♂️
@@Lolipop59 this is so true they are just trained to prescribe . They aren't trained in enough areas. Mine keeps trying to put me on statins. My ldl is very high due to low carb. I just went through hell on zoloft with side effects and withdrawal. Had to taper fiver months which was quick but according to gp she never hears of withdrawal! Makes me so angry . Also I'm.on hrt. She also jad little knowledge on this .
Rene, best part o fhis, he is generous sharing his knowledge as well as Dr. Jason Fung and others. who needs to go to see a doctor nowadays.
A doctor has l 30 mins to spend with each patient ,most of the visit is taken up by going over the last visit and asking question about your state of mind, living conditions,who's goingnto take care of you after he fill you up with alot of pills that's going tomake whatever onditiin you have worst. By the time they finish that combo ,your time is up then your given another script and sent on your way and you pay your deductible, make another appt. To return to do the samething with additional problems that require another medication.
This video is revolutionary Eric Sir.. Big fan of you🖐🖐
It's looks your not agree ?
Wow my Cholesterol is 271, HDL is 56, Tris 78 and and LDL is 205 as of last week. So this video is exclusively for me.
My Lipid results are just like yours! Cholesterol is 291
@@stevesilver7437 Please DO NOT take statin drugs, if ever prescribed by your doctor. Among other tons of other harmful things they will cause erectile dysfunction. I have been doing intermittent fasting and my cholesterol is now under 230. In addition to white meat and vegs, I eat red meat once or twice a week and 5-6 eggs everyday. But I don't use vegetable oils and instead cook in butter or animal fat. I have gluten intolerance so I don't each bread anyway. Will be getting tests next week and hopefully my cholesterol will be under 200 by now. Even if it doesn't, tbh, I am not scared by high cholesterol like I used to be unless of course it crosses 500. Will share my results. Thanks.
Mine too at 270!
@@iremwa776 I stopped caring about cholesterol long time ago haha but I do intermittent fasting 18:6 every day
@@MohiHash
Thank you for the encouragement!💪
I wish every doctor was as good as Dr Eric Berg 😍
Thank you for the support!
@@Drberg ❤️
He probably spends more time studying health and nutrition than the average medical doctor does in school or during their medical career. He’s smart and breaks everything down in simple understandable points for the average person. I
I sure wish I could find one locally that has half as much common sense!!! Much less does ANY study. My D is 91 so mine just told me to get off all D. 🙄normal range but stop all D. I don't think so!!!
@@Penny-bt4gc regular doctors are cookie cutter doctors and are encouraged to prescribe,prescribe
,prescribe ....and you never get better and you never get off the prescriptions that cause even more problems
Good morning! This by far one of your greatest ~ we can't thank you enough Dr. Berg. Everyone needs to learn from all this information.
Imagine not knowing the fucking difference between dietary cholesterol and the cholesterol in your blood stream... 9 million subs almost!
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
My boyfriend's cholesterol was high. We didn't take any foods out of his diet. We increased avacados, nuts, oatmea. That's it. It dropped 20 in 8 months.
Incredible
Well, if you Increase avocado's, nuts, oatmeal then for sure you decrease something else in your case most probably Junk food. Thus, no wonder Cholesterol decreases, tell him to go vegan for a month and see what that does, of course do not become a pudding and Oreo vegan but rather eat whole foods.
Water fasting for 15 days would have dropped it more then 3 times of that and detoxify your whole body and reboot it from head to toe.
@@BigBand1942 what if you have low blood sugar
@@devinpeirce7152 then juice fasting ....
Dr. Berg, that is one of the best explanations I’ve and easy to understand! Thank you for it!!!
261 is crazy high? Mine is 308. Go big or go home. My tri/HDL ratio is 1.3
I don't mean to be unkind but I laughed out loud at " go big or go home" thanks for the laughter medicine. And best regards. ❤😅
Update . It’s now 332. HDL: 72. LDL:245. Triglycerides:75
I’m 52 days in on Keto. OMAD “one meal a day” Started at 275 pounds, weighed in this morning at 248 pounds. Life changing
Gcgggghoo
Congrats...🎈 🌟✅. I'm down 80 lbs, total game and life changer. 💥🌟
Tru, way to go!
Great! I’m 51, starting today
Exercise regimen? Super curious because you have a similar starting weight to me.
My doctor is not going to like your explanation😱 😐😐Well tough bro!!! 👌
Yeah, who can believe the American Heart Assoc. anyway. lol
It's time to get a new doctor. 😉
Are you TRYING to mislead the public, or are you just a charlatan? The study YOU LINKED TO does not refer to "serum cholesterol" not being important to AGCVD, it is referring to DIETARY cholesterol. Cholesterol matters. Get your wife's cholesterol under control or she is headed for trouble.
Fun Fact. Lipoprotein (a), the LDL subtype that carries oxidised phospholipids was discovered by Kare Berg
"Remarkably, one-quarter of the centenarians had high Lp(a) serum levels even though they never suffered from atherosclerosis-related diseases." 1998 G. Baggio.
Well isn't that special La Rosa!
Who the hell is Kare Berg! WTF is it with you young guys making blubs that you don't use references to your statements to fully inform the reader.
Are you all that narcissistic that you think people know what's in your head! Or are you just to lazy to type a complete comment that includes the topic, in this case it's "Kare Berg",
and a statement or link as to who the hell she is. I have to assume that you also don't fully inform your patients too!
@@beepbeepnj2658 There are protective factors and other, damaging ones, yet to be discovered. Modern medicine knows very little, it just pretends to know. In the meantime, I'm just going to eat real food.
How about sttoked. Not worried about my LDL just cholesterol can cause stickiness in the brain. Love Dr Berg
Strokes
Wow I didn’t know that about vitamin E, thanks for the info I just ordered the correct form
Glad to help!
Its better to buy raw organic sunflower seeds because you'll save more money
The only supplements worth your money are d3 and cbd because you cant get them from diet
what are the correct form called again?
@@AUSTIN-ss2zd isn’t sunflower oil is inflammatory?
, My husband started taking cholesterol medicines and has pain in feet ..he needs to see this 👍👌Thankyou Dr berg
3-6 grams of Niacin per day will significantly lower cholesterol
My Doc put me on statins for my so called high cholesterol, I started to forget things so I stopped taking the statins. I feel great, and I no longer believe the lie about so called high cholesterol. The lies will never convince me there is a so called good and bad cholesterol. Also, lowering your cholesterol could be lowering your testosterone.
My left leg locked up on me and was painful, I stopped taking the statins and in four days the pain left. No more statins
@@JV-tg2ne Maybe help, but when you take Niacin will have a red face for 2 days.
Im afraid youre confusing dietary cholesterol with serum cholesterol. The article youre referencing talks about dietary cholesterol, your wifes labs are serum cholesterol. Those are 2 very different things.
Dr. Berg, please address the video that claims your conflating dietary cholesterol with serum cholesterol. I’m sure you’re aware of the Dr. that claims you’re confused and are misdirecting people due to your misinterpretation of the AHA article you reference. Also he challenges your interpretation of the particle sizes and provides ample reputable studies that show your conclusions are erroneous concerning correlations vs. causality. I wish you would either address these challenges, either by a pulling this one if you acknowledge your error or at least produce a follow up video.
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Dr berg i am a huge fan. I was wondering if you have seen a recent video done fact checking this video. It would be very interesting to see your response.
I thank God for all these conversation, i got lip profile test yesterday and i had total cholesterol 211 and since yesterday am down and worried but now greatly encouraged and happy. They even gave me statin drug which i started yesterday but i will not take it again. Dr Thank you.
Statin, NO GOOD.
Dumb. No ding on Berg but at this point literally every lipidoligist agrees that LDL should be low because it leads to atherosclerosis. Watch any podcast with Dr. Thomas Dayspring is a true expert. Also it’s worth noting that statins are damn near natural product.
@@christopheroconnell7579you obviously didn't watch the video...there is more than 1 type of LDL. There is no evidence supporting your claim. If that were the case...why would individuals with low LDL still have heart attacks and strokes? And why do individuals on statins still have heart attacks and strokes?
You are misinterpreting the journal that you are referencing. You are confusing DIETARY cholesterol vs SERUM cholesterol. The journal that you are referencing talks about DIETARY cholesterol not being significantly associated with cardiovascular disease. You are referencing your wife's SERUM cholesterol which is NOT the same thing as DIETARY cholesterol. That's like saying the amount of potassium that you consume from food equates to the number of your serum potassium which is false. Also your discussion about lipoproteins with high density lipoproteins vs low density lipoproteins is not accurate either- it is more complicated than that- not really just size but the NUMBER. Please be more careful with what you are interpreting because this is leading to misinformation.
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Dr berg, everyone is thankful for you. this is why you are blessed giving out free information all these years has helped us all .. what goes around come around, God will bless your soul for saving lives. may you and your family continue to be successful have ah nice day.
Special effects with you in the artery is very cool!
engesh plez
just eat dr berg he will make everything healthy
You have taught me more about nutrition and my body than I ever thought I would know. God bless you and your wife family
I think when people understand how everything works, they are better informed and they self care better.
Yes me too
HIs cholesterol reference is for dietary cholesterol, not serum cholesterol, completely different. Although it's not a perfect marker, it's still an indicator nonetheless.
Karen...Iceberg....dead ahead..
@@alssupersadgarden I'll never let go, Jack. I'll never let go.
An indicator of what?
@@ChristianBushell Cardiovascular complications
Wow Dr. Berg 🤓 this was sooooome awesome presentation!! I‘m sharing it right now with my doctor, family and friends. You are in fact the very best at clearing up all the misconseptions. Thank you!
Dr, Berg is confusing serum cholesterol levels with the data referenced that discusses dietary cholesterol. Sorry.... ignore this video.
If he was honest, he would remove this video and issue a correction to his audience.
Anytime the topic of food comes up in our house, my wife knows the first words out of my mouth are going to be ...."Well Dr. Berg says...." She's now doing Keto and IF with me!
🤣😂 ive found myself saying this alot lol
I say this all the time. My husband is fed up hearing it!
My significant other rolls her eyes, even as I have reversed my T2D and fit in my military uniforms from 20 years ago. I feel 20ish again.
Same!!
Your data states "dietary cholesterol" not "serum cholesterol". There's a difference...
.....and, are you one of the Doc's writing prescription for high cholesterol.... just wondering.
You probably need to know what Serum cholesterol is. Because that's what he is talking about.
@@DASANDS-oz3my The article that Dr Berg is referring too is talking about dietary cholesterol and not serum cholesterol. Though his wife's blood work is all about serum cholesterol.
@@DASANDS-oz3my please see the second study Dr. Berg is citing in the description. It's for "dietary cholesterol" not "serum".
I've had high cholesterol all my life, now 55 years old. I had a CT scan 15 years ago and no inflammation or plaque build up. My new doctor took a recent blood sample and wants me on statins. Instead I suggested a CT scan to confirm I have no plaque or inflammation before I take statins. I'm having the scan next week, so be interesting to see if anything has changed.:) I'm also on a Keto diet, so we'll see what the results are.:) Thanks for the great video.:)
How did your scan go?
@@rachelcoleman4693 I finally got my CT scan a couple months ago and I am plaque free.:) Happy times.:)
This is one of the most important videos one can watch hands down.
Thanks David!
Are you aware that the study you’re referencing, and even the study you listed as a reference is referring to DIETARY cholesterol…
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
dietary cholesterol, serum cholesterol.
2 fundamental different things.
you got these 2 confused (as "data" in your link shows) and i hope you will clarify this..
otherwise it's a big fail.
Yes. now im starting to wonder how many misinformation by dr berg goes unnoticed.
if he is failing when it comes to Karen's risk of heart dz, where else is he missing the facts entirely? This is an Epic Fail.
Thank you so much Dr Berg!!!! I just got my results back and Dr is concerned because I'm 244!!! I'm doing IF, healthy keto and losing weight! I'm worried the Dr is going to insist on putting me on medication. I'm not doing it though, I'm going to keep doing what I am because I'm on right track.
244! You don't look a day over 30!
I tell them no way all the time and sometimes they scold me. I tell them to calm down because getting upset is bad for their health. I’m in Boca Raton and can’t find a good doctor here.
Just remember, you are in contol of what goes into your body, not a doctor.
Any update Colleen?
@@micheledietrick265 Dr. Don Colbert lives in FL and has many good books on Amazon.
Thank you for such an in-depth and easy to follow explanation. My total cholesterol is 358, but my HDL-98, Tri-64. My Dr. is not concerned with total cholesterol because my ratio is below 2(tri/hdl) Have been Keto for two years.
LDL how much?
@@southerncalifornia3155 it must be 358 (total) minus 98 (HDL) which means his LDL is a “healthy” 260.
What should the tri/hdl ratio be?
@@laurifowler4424 In US (mg/dL) - less than 2 is ideal; above 4 is too high
@@mariaespiritu9512 I recently had them tested and it the LDL didn't add up just by taking the total and then deducting the HDL. The LDL showed off (higher by 5-10) if I recall. Not a big difference but not the same.
You seem to have missunderstood the referece you are talking about "Not Significantly associated with Hart Disease". I would back and read the reference again. they are talking about diatary chrolesterol.
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Isn't the study you referenced regarding blood cholesterol referencing dietary not you blood levels? I feel really good when I am off carbs, but it seems like you are misreading the study.
G R E A T P R I C E L E S S
E P I S O D E !!!!!!
pleaesse spend at least 1hr replaying and making notes from this episode!!
I agree...lots of gold in this wonderful video!!
Her apo b was way high, thats not good. Apo b are atherogenic particles.
This video is full of missinformation, no wonderz that he ommited such an important fact. There is possibility that he didn't acknowledged that on purpose, because it doesn't fit his agenda, or he has no idea about what he is talking about, so he didn't knew it's bad.
You should do a reply video to "nutrition made simple's" channel where he breaks down this video. I'm not taking either side, but have watched your vids a long time
Yes please!
I've been running a total cholesterol of greater than 250 for more than 30 years, and I feel great. No cholesterol drugs for me. Had I taken them, I would likely be dead now. I am 67. A study in Norway found that people with the highest cholesterol lived the longest. Those with the lowest cholesterol died the soonest. I'm convinced!
I believe that. I feel like the medical community is not aware, or they are simply lying to us about cholesterol. I just got a total cholesterol of 338, very low triglycerides, and have never felt better. Of course they want to put me on the bullet train to statin hell. No way!
very useful im having mine checked on Monday and I don't believe in statins
Well how we doing today Feb 11 2023?
Are you still alive 2 /17/23?
Me too, I’m 73 and have had untreated high cholesterol my whole life. A CT scan required for an illness last year showed “minimal plaquing” in the blood vessels.
when I see client with high cholesterol, high LDL, low HDL, high triglycerides... first thing I'd do is observe their behavior. then enquire about their sleep, exercise, work and then dietary regime.
I'd normally prescribe high dose antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatories first with Fish Oil (Sardines Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Salmon Oil), Olive Oil and 30-40gm fiber. Tell them to reduce starchy carbohydrates, honey, sugars. Eat more fish and reduce animal meat, dairy products. Sometimes I add Chinese Medicine if necessary. After a week, check for better/improved behavior and lifestyle changes. Mind-Body Medicine is relevant to Lipid Profile and human behaviour is good indicator of small dense lipoprotein or fluffy ones.
Very pleased to see this video.Two weeks ago I was told I had high cholesterol but since my hdl is high and triglycerides low I am not taking statin as prescribed.Prescribed because total cholesterol was high.I have been doing keto zone diet and got healed of about 6-7 diseases thank God and so this video is so timely.Peace of mind. Thanks Dr Berg
Exactly!👌
Also the hdl triglyceride ratio is the most important. Google it.
@@plantluvr2917 my hdl is 2.05 and triglycerides is 0.7 mmol. I live out of America so it's different so not sure of the ratio of both but overall ratio is 3.8
@Falhawk73 divide triglyceride by the hdl. The closer to 1.0 the better. I think anything under 5.0. Google it to find good explanation for it. Eliminating sugar and simple carbs is the best way to lower triglyceride quickly.
Eat everything in moderation. Drink lots of water. Take walks and breath in fresh air. Enjoy life!
My mom is 91 years old and doing well and has never taken a prescription medication in her entire life. She and I avoid all prescriptions because they all appear to have unpleasant side effects. Dr Berg has helped me so much with my liver problems just taking otc supplements, intermittent fasting and keto, I’ve only been doing it 30 days and have had remarkable results. I’m not looking for excuses to go back to my regular eating habits that got me into trouble in the first place. I’m keto forever, though I may have a cheat day every few months. I’m grateful to Dr Berg and to Jehovah God for designing the human body to bounce back from my past bad eating habits.
Amen.
Well done
🙏👍
Very good sister.♥️
What did he say to eat
I take screenshots of your charts I am working with and cycle them as desktop wallpaper
This vid was fact checked by „Nutrition Made Simple“ . Would you mind commenting on it. He points out that first you misunderstood the second study which focuses on dietary cholesterol and not serum cholesterol. And second he emphasizes that is not good to just focus in the small ldl without considering ApoB, the number of it. Thank you!
Agreed, the article Dr. Berg refers to is an article for dietary cholesterol.
I saw that video too. I was hoping to see a response from Dr. Berg about it !!
@@rpminc1974 " I would've gotten away with if it wasn't for them meddlin' kids.... " 🙂
Berg made a mistake; human error, big deal. Nutrition Made Simple follows the mainstream view and the overall success rate of big-medicine isn't so good. Human history shows that at one point heart disease was extremely rare and no study is going to change that. Processed garbage and smoking came in and changed everything. In my view, cholesterol is secondary to blood sugar levels, calcification, oral health, etc.
@@blulou5038 Dr Blulou setting the record straight for all health and humanity. !!
Unfortunately when you said (The American Heart Association guidelines actually state that “total cholesterol is not significantly associated with heart disease.”) that is completely wrong. They say that keeping your optimal total cholesterol needs to be around 150. You confused serum cholesterol with dietary cholesterol. The study you linked to "prove" your case shows that you are mixing these two up.
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
@@AmericanRoads It matters because correct information should be spread and not more misinformation. Dietary cholesterol has virtually no impact on serum cholesterol. This is why AHA has changed their stance and has said that it is not a cause of concern.
Thank you. This was a well illustrated explanation of cholesterol.
Dr. Berg have you seen Dr. Eric Berg gets fact-checked by MD PhD doctor? It is about this video
Please share link
0:16 False! The text indicates, DIETARY CHOLESTEROL, in the first words of the title. That is the amount of cholesterol in your food, that you eat.
Serum cholesterol, is the cholesterol levels in your blood, and is recommended by the Heart Association in 2018 to be at Total 165. High cholesterol is associated with heart disease, and you're misunderstanding the information you have received.
The TOTAL CHOLESTEROL is not the same as DIETARY CHOLESTEROL. Having high cholesterol is not good for you, so please be wise with your habits.
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Please respond to Nutrition Made Simple‘s fact check. He pointed out you mistook dietary Cholesterol with serum Cholesterol. False interpreted information could damage thousands of lives that rely on your advice.
He tells you every video that he's giving you information and he's not diagnosing or giving medical advice to anyone. Either says it or puts the disclaimer in his description.
@@kristalcallator2806 And yet there still are thousands of people trusting and using it. A response or correction of whats being said is needed.
You shouldnt believe everything you see on the internet. People should do their own research before making life impacting decisions regarding their health.
@@rissac replied to the same argumentation already above.
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Dr. Berg, I value and am grateful for your videos. I came across this video "Dr. Eric Berg gets fact-checked by MD PhD doctor". He presents this in a respectful manner. Can you comment on this. Much appreciated!
Yes, I agree.
This!
0:13 - Did he really come right out of the gate and confuse dietary cholesterol, in the food, with serum cholesterol, in the blood? Really?!!
Doc just said 8.1 🤷 no breakdown just said pick up a script for statins I've no clue, won't be taking those though
Dr. Berg, very disappointed. You are making a BIG CLAIM, but the study that you are referencing "Not Significantly associated with Hart Disease" is talking about "DIETARY" not "SERUM" Cholesterol level !! You are referencing your wife's serum cholesterol level to a study done for dietary cholesterol level. It feels like you didn't do your reading...Just eager to make your biased claim on how Keto diet is good.
Wish mine were as good as hers. Unfortunately everything has gone in the complete opposite direction. Been on keto for nearly 4 months now and all of my cholesterol numbers got way, way worse during that time period. Just had a panel yesterday (blood taken after fasting for 15h). Walking nearly every day was added during this time period too. At this point I'm pretty sure keto is not going to work for me unfortunately.
Good thing you admit it is not working. Eat a regular balanced diet.
Playboy... you're mixing up serum cholesterol and dietary cholesterol.
Did the American Heart Association say that serum cholesterol or dietary cholesterol is not associated with heart disease??
They say it is associated but its a big fat lie. They want to turn normal people into patients for profits.
He mistook the 2 sadly, check Nutrition Made Simpe!‘s fact check for more info!
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Dr. Berg, You have confused Serum cholesterol with Dietary cholesterol. The article you referenced: Dietary Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association, it says it in the title. Please remove this post as it is not accurate. It's good to know you are human and can make a mistake. The Article does NOT say cholesterol has NO link to heart disease, only that dietary cholesterol.....
This!
@@theStormaftertheCalm i can’t find your comment!
@@theStormaftertheCalm what did you say?
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Dr Berg I’d like to hear your thoughts on taking red yeast rice supplements to manage cholestrol. Is it safe?
Does this conflate or confuse dietary cholesterol with total? The study cited talks about dietary not being significant - not total
Dr. Berg, I just watched a video made by another MD Physician claiming that the information you claim on this video is grossly incorrect. He states that your wife’s total cholesterol numbers are her the cholesterol numbers in her blood (Serum) test. The study by the AHA that you quote and link to this video clearly state that this a report regarding DIETARY CHOLESTEROL. There is absolutely no relationship between the numbers from a blood test (Serum) and Dietary intake of cholesterol. I quote from the said document… “ available evidence shows no appreciable relationship between consumption of dietary cholesterol and serum cholesterol”.
is it possible that you have made a serious mistake on this video by getting mixed up between Serum Colesterol vs Dietary Cholesterol?
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
2017 I lost 30 pounds on Low carb and Intermittent fasting.....I went in for a check up and the Doctor said I looked great, but I mentioned because of the low carbs I feel tired. The Doctor did a blood test and I came back 300 on the cholesterol test. The Doctor called at night and had me immediately put on a Statin drug. Over the next 2 and half years I gained all the weight back, starting becoming diabetic, and was having severe memory problems. My NEW Doctor immediately took me off the Statin.....7 months later all the weight came back off and I'm doing cardio 5 days a week and doing great again.
Such a Good example: Those Doctors really are treating symptoms and DO NOT UNDERSTAND the underlying causes. They think that a drug that fights a symptom actually can control the cause. Or maybe they don't believe that. Maybe they think that fighting symptoms is the way to help someone. It isn't. Fighting a fire with some water and NOT turning off the GASOLINE FUEL TO THE FIRE is NOT the way to cure someone at all!
THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING!
No doctor can "put you on a statin drug". YOU put you on a statin drug. He simply prescribed it. People need to use their own common sense after doing their own research about the drug or symptoms or disease they have discussed with their doctor or other health provider. Yes, statins lower your cholesterol...as they sicken you.
Does your doctor do telephone calls - tele-medicine? Your doctor took you off statins - we are looking for a doctor that has the knowledge to help us that way, too.
Good on you, statins are bad news and cause memory loss and they remove fat from your brain which isn’t snatched you want, dr put me on them, I took myself off cold turkey and will not go back on. I researched them and findings were not good.
The key is calory deficit
I've been doing keto and IF for about two weeks. Haven't lost weight yet but my knee that hurt following a meniscus tear and repair isnt hurting for the first time in 4 years! Dr berg is almost the only thing I watch now. Everything he says makes sense. My dr freaked when I told him no statins but I'm over them!
Wow! That is awesome! Keep up the good work!
Surprised you didn't lose any weight
So, 2024 now, and I’m wondering if the 2018 info is still the same or needs to be updated. May 1st I was told my cholesterol was 293. I’m post menopausal and feel there’s a hormone connection. I’ve also been trying my very best to do healthy keto. I do have two 18 year old boys living with me, and sometimes I slip with my diet. Not often though, I’m trying hard! Long story shirt, my doctor put me on a statin and told me it’s not optional, and a strict vegan diet. I’m trying with this. I’m willing to give it a try, but I’m starving and now snacking on junk, which can’t possibly be good at all for me.
dietary cholesterol is not the same as serum (blood) cholesterol
The referenced studies are talking about dietary cholesterol, and Dr. Berg is talking about blood cholesterol … 🫠
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
@@AmericanRoads dietary cholesterol and blood serum cholesterol are not the same thing and not related I will find some references from pier review journals, and post under the comments shortly.
My cholesterol was 450 6yrs ago. Never taken statins. Im 53 female, workout with weights, and walk 6-10 miles throughout the day. I feel great! Oh and I do keto.
My colestrol was high last beginning Oct2022 medication have side effect,stick to Dr Berg keto diet
It's been 7 years triglycerides are low and calcium scan was 0.
@@lenguyenngoc479 thank so much
What is your cholesterol levels now
@@mandatereporter7928 they're 264 ,July of this year.
I am more healthy when my cholesterol is about 260-280 than when is close to 200.
I just literally got my cholesterol results back from my doctor today and it was 270. My LDL was 100 points over. Trying to make sense of all of this.
@@shane6284 mine was 280 yesterday . I feel good . Last year it was 180, I was feeling fatigued and low energy . I’m confused
@@devinpeirce7152 I do a lot of fasting and apparently it’s not uncommon to have higher levels of LDL cholesterol, because your body is using fat as a fuel source. My LDL increased, but my triglycerides went down from 145 to 69 which I was happy about. My doctor told me to eat “low fat”, yeah that ain’t happening lol.
@@shane6284 yep. I get a full blood work up done every few months because I’m watching hormone and PSA levels due to prostate cancer. Long story but I have been without a urologist or oncologist for the last 2-3 years, so I’m getting these tests done by my primary care doctor.
Every time we get to cholesterol, she says, “well you’re total cholesterol is ok and your “good” cholesterol is good but your LDL (bad) is high.”
I ask, “what’s my triglyceride count?”
“Well, I was about to get to that. Your triglycerides are 57 so that’s what’s keeping your total cholesterol numbers down.”
I reply, “Good. That’s the only number I’m concerned about.”
This video is misleading. 🤔 Although "dietary cholesterol" {e.g. from eggs} is "not significantly associated with heart disease", "raised total cholesterol is {still} a strong risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)".
Why does it matter? Unless you are diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, the serum cholesterol is very strongly influenced by the dietary cholesterol, i.e. when you consume cholesterol-rich food, your serum cholesterol will increase. In the AHA article that Dr. Berg provided, it was found that there was generally "no significant association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with CVD outcomes in terms of CHD, myocardial infarction, and stroke risk." Therefore, it makes sense to conclude total serum cholesterol is also not strongly associated with CVD.
Hi I love your video, so I go get my cholesterol and my LDL was over 100 and my cholesterol was 250 three months ago. This time I test my ldl go down 100 but my cholesterol up to 270. Doctors told me to take statin but I don’t want to take it. Im trying to get back on the gym. Any advice would help. Thank
Altering your diet is addressing the root cause not the gym.
But the mentioned publication says about "total cholesterol INTAKE" (dietary cholesterol), not "total cholesterol" (serum cholesterol)...
This comment needs to be higher
I just watched a video that pointed this out as well
um,… the link for the study was for dietary cholesterol not linked to heart disease,.. not serum cholesterol not being linked to heart disease. So the first part of your video is confusing. Did you publish the wrong link?
Excellent advice right here.
Thank you muchly for sharing this important information with us all.
Take care too everybody. ❤🙂🐶
Thanks for the detail explanations.
I lowered my weight by 20kg, but my recent blood analysis had LDL spiked. Kinda know what happened. This video is a useful reference.
My cholesterol was 280. My father who was a nuclear physicist sent me article from a magazine called “Psychology Today” (1977 to 1879 unsure of exact year). It talked about 2 control groups A and B. A was given a low cholesterol diet but deprived of vitamin B6 and their bodies literally created cholesterol. Group B was given higher levels of B6 along with pantothenic acid I also used soy lecithin (Approximately 25 to 50 mg) and a multiple B capsule. My cholesterol dropped dramatically and a Chicago doctor told me I had the best blood he seen during his entire career going back as far as med school. I have shared this information with work associates and other acquaintances and they have had the same dramatic results.with in one to two months
What exactly did you do to drop your cholesterol and how do you feel since having lower cholesterol? I just got a test results back and everything is good except my LDL, its at 132.
Imagine a cardiologist's situation seeing Dr. Berg as patient
Won't happen. Likely see a lot of people following a healthy low fat, high grain diet or vegans.
Ha! Imagine my cardiologist's face when I preach what DR Berg teaches. I'm also a nutritionist. This is my third cardiologist. The previous two found me "difficult to work with because I'd decline statins and wouldn't understand that high ldl would give me heart attack"! Imagine that lol!
@@Sani-hq5pl Same here, My cardiologist thinks everyone over 50 should be taking statins. He s fired
@@deansapp4635 that cardiologist I saw was, taking statins himself! Fired him after 15 min consult
@@Sani-hq5pl😂
Dr Berg, this was a fantastic explanation!! I love how you are able to present (often) complex information in a very clear and understandable manner. Only the very best teachers have this skill. Thank you for this, and all you are doing to help people.
I have two friends who have had a stroke and one early dimentia. (We are all in our 70s). Both of them are on heavy sugar and carb intake. They laughed at me for going sugar and processed food free. Even though I lost a lot of weight and look better than 20 years ago, they still are not convinced. Both are vegetarians because their doctor told them that meat and dairy cause high cholesterol. Literally they are being killed slowly by the medical community. They look old and tired and both suffer hair loss. That's enough to convince me Dr.Berg has got it right.
Good for you for trying to help them, even though they didn't listen.
Sad but interesting!
Well doesn't meat and dairy cause high cholesterol? That's what my dr told me.
@@mannty766 no, sugar calls high cholesterol.
If the food is also high in saturated fats, it may increase cholesterol. But as you can see from this video, total cholesterol isnt associated with heart disease. Its way more complicated than doctors make it seem.
9 months on keto. 305 cholesterol. I’ve never felt better. How could I be worried?
That's very high
Get ready for lower back pain, joint pain, and a penis only good for urinating.
I had 105 cholesterol and felt like crap on flexitarian diet. I’m now on keto and 10 years later I never felt better.
I have been experimenting with keto diet for around 9 years.. Last cholesterol test was 300 something too with much lower triglycerides/HDL ratio than it is recommended wich matters more. Feeling great, healthy, looking much younger than my age. What dr.Berg proposes is the closest to the diet that I follow. I like him for staying consistent and not falling for some crazy diet trends like keto carnivore or vegan carnivore..
Planningg to stay on this diet plan forever of course..
@FrankieZG - I just got finished eating 14oz of chicken liver. You’re gonna feel good eating that healthy.
I cannot stop watching your videos over the past week. You make so much sense in an understandable form You've already got me to start intermittent fasting, Cutting sugars, and increasing potassium (also beer and sweet alcohol is gone). I'm working on my fatty liver. Thanks Doc. I'm feeling better in such a short time and cannot wait to see how I'm doing in 30 days. So far, I cannot believe my results.
OMG me too. I can’t understand my self. His videos changing my brain.
@@Zola_Zol unfortunately he's feeding you a lot of misinformation
@@EinSofQuester Please elaborate. You won't.
Same for me and Im 72, At one time mine was 442, now stays at 247 niacin will help lower it if you can take the side effects
@@EinSofQuester Let me guess... and you aren't. Have you ever tried a single thing he said ? I did. And everything he said would happen did. DIABETIC Blood sugars from 400 + to pre diabetic levels. A1C drop of course, lost 50 pounds... do I need to go on ? feel better and in more shape than when I was in high school.. all my pain went away...Results speak for themselves. But I'm sure the millions of lives he has saved don't mean anything to you.
Uhh, why is there a study in the description talking about dietary cholesterol in relation to CVD when the talking points in this video are about serum cholesterol in relation to CVD? Is this just a mistaken link or a confusion of some kind? I don't think the study provided is relevant to the points made in the video. Dietary and serum cholesterol are completely separate constructs.
On average, an uninsured patient wanting a full blood panel, costs around $1,500. But it can also go up to $3000 when other things are examined.
Or, just get rid of carbs, sugar and grains for free.
It’s insane how much some testing costs.
I'm guessing USA? Yeah great health system corruption
In the US, quest diagnostics charges small amounts for uninsured.
I am insured, but most primary care doctors won't want you to do a full blood work unless you are already in the deep hole. If you are borderline or have a slightly high number of cholesterol then they won't care much. I recently just paid Quest Diagnostics out of pocket cash of about 998 dollars for a full body blood work for every organ in my body for a test. I have borderline prediabetes, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and low good cholesterol; my doctor recommended me on statins and to diet. Not much of a help so I recently went on a keto/low carb/high protein diet. It's somewhat working, but the body changes is brutal. I get constant headaches, low blood pressure, painful blood pressure spike at random meal time, fatigue, mood swing, chest pain, chest pressure, and much more. I will continue to take statins while being on my modified diet/exercise/stress free. Best of luck for you all who are trying to lower bad cholesterol!