THIS Is What Happens When You Run Out of Electrolytes (NOT GOOD)

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  • @Drberg
    @Drberg  ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Sign up for a 7-Day Free Trial of Dr. Berg's Healthy Keto & Intermittent Fasting Membership here: drbrg.co/member

    • @Jazmiin-zf7qo
      @Jazmiin-zf7qo ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @DrBerg can you please recommend what can be used for toddlers/ young children for electrolyte intake? Could they be given a small amount of your electrolyte powder daily? Thank you

    • @PaulValickas
      @PaulValickas ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd suggest clip about electrolytes from the movie Idiocracy.

    • @jaythemachine3845
      @jaythemachine3845 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How do I get more electrolytes in me while I’m fasting!!

    • @sonaliv1489
      @sonaliv1489 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're awesome 💯. Thank you 🙏

    • @simonci5177
      @simonci5177 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So whatis the optimal daily source of all needed electrolytes?

  • @Francoyankie
    @Francoyankie ปีที่แล้ว +755

    Ok it has to be said. This is bloody good. Dr Berg - nobody comes close to his ability to explain health issues in a simple, concise way. He's a fantastic communicator.

    • @caw2161
      @caw2161 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If that is your real name, Paul McCartney has a song title with your name.

    • @caw2161
      @caw2161 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      PS: Yes, I gave a "like" to your comment.

    • @Mr.Sr.Jr.
      @Mr.Sr.Jr. ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was particularly impressed by him completing that circuit with the spoon.

    • @PLEBEJones
      @PLEBEJones ปีที่แล้ว

      Nobody? Lol

    • @angusg3605
      @angusg3605 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jesus loves you and He’s very good

  • @CMcKay-82
    @CMcKay-82 ปีที่แล้ว +1709

    And don't expect doctors to catch this issue. Was sent to cardiologists, neurologists, etc and guess who figured out that my potassium was deficient? ME! From researching on Google! My potassium serum test was "normal" so they never even considered it as the cause of my chest pains, heart palpitations, leg cramps, etc. All I needed was more potassium! YEARS of my life miserable bc I needed to stop drinking plain water and add more potassium!

    • @marypolk9820
      @marypolk9820 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Same with me. I'm trying a powder electrolytes and I switch up with low sodium v 8 juice. I'm also trying different waters. I just tried a blk water. It is black water with trace minerals etc. I think this is really good as something different for my body.

    • @carlc5748
      @carlc5748 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      That's right! That is why I refer to the "doctor establishment" as "cutters, burners, and pill pushers incorporated". I would have had 13 generations of doctors in my family, but my uncle, who took pre-med classes, opted instead for a career with Walt Disney, at Disneyland. He was the 5th official employee of Disneyland Inc, being hired in 1954. I think that he made a good choice, for a career change!

    • @dal7143
      @dal7143 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      Same with me, but my problem was low sodium and symptoms were different. I’d guess it started when I was about 12, got resolved at 52 by drinking only electrolyte drinks, specifically Re-Lyte. Spent most of my life thinking I was incredibly lazy.

    • @Mazalinda
      @Mazalinda ปีที่แล้ว +59

      I blamed the keto diet for 16 months of cystitis and had eight doses of antibiotics which brought me no relief. I even paid a urologist to diagnose what was wrong with no result. Eventually I realised it was the metformin prescribed for my T2D that was the culprit. Keto with IF had brought my blood sugars down very quickly but no doctor even considered this.

    • @slayermenta
      @slayermenta ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Same. I used to drink 3-7 Litres of water almost every day for years ruining my electrolytes, until last year around december I started taking electrolytes (specifically sodium/salt), never felt better. Haven't even drank coffee since I started taking them.

  • @louisgates1848
    @louisgates1848 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    I truly wish this man were my primary care dr. Nobody else explains things the way this man does.

    • @danitalong4933
      @danitalong4933 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can put in for a session but there were a lot of questions on the questionaire but it was good because the team does a comprehensive look at history along with blood work

    • @debraowen6723
      @debraowen6723 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ya. I know! Most all of us want him. And I choose my large animal vet next! Love Dr Berg!!!!

    • @amandab6418
      @amandab6418 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree with you

    • @christymurillo3734
      @christymurillo3734 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too

    • @j.d.9378
      @j.d.9378 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too❤❤❤

  • @AsoloTV2310
    @AsoloTV2310 ปีที่แล้ว +475

    A few years ago my nephew would only drink / hydrate with a sugary drink here in the UK called Vimto. He had to be treated by the dentist and had 7 amalgam fillings all in one go. It was a bad experience for him. He was told to stop drinking Vimto. In fact, unbeknownst to us he hardly drank anything at all. We noticed his eyes looked dark and sunken and thought it might be a iron deficiency. Anyway, things got worse . He starting having fits and was eventually diagnosed with epilepsy. He went to see numerous specialists who put him on anti fitting medication. Despite this he still has epileptic episodes. I did a little research and found that years of lack of hydration can lead to low electrolytes. Low electrolytes is linked to Epilepsy. I encouraged him to drink more and once a day dissolve an electrolyte tablet in a glass of water. So far so good. To date no epileptic episodes.

    • @pattycastillo8681
      @pattycastillo8681 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also amalgam is bad for the body it contains neuro toxins in blood
      Take it out go find a biological dentist
      My right side I had breast cancer in 2020 due to a 20 yr old metal fuse crown and when it got remove underneath the metal fuse crown was a silver filled n my roots were black
      Leakage of silver filling cause it

    • @D-Fens_1632
      @D-Fens_1632 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I worked with this guy who drank gallons of Mtn Dew every day. I once calculated he'd drank my entire day's caloric intake in just Mtn Dew. Naturally he was like 300 lbs, swollen belly, felt like hell all the time. He said he didn't like water, it "didn't satisfy is thirst." He liked the tingle and flavor of soda. I recommended sparkling water, where we discovered he really just liked the sugar. It was really sad watching someone his age eat and drink himself into a state of metabolic disorder. He said he just needed Adderall, that was his problem.

    • @Emtbwebb
      @Emtbwebb ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wow good story, my kids only drink vimto squash, i really need to try them on electrolytes 👍🏻

    • @thisorthat7626
      @thisorthat7626 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Pen Browning, it makes so much sense that epilepsy could be cause by low/unbalanced electrolytes! Thank you for mentioning that. Blessings.

    • @robinhood6954
      @robinhood6954 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      7 mercury fillings.... Iron deficiency.....
      JESUS WEPT...!!!!!!!
      WAKE UP!!!!

  • @jonoyb4721
    @jonoyb4721 ปีที่แล้ว +451

    For the last two years I was partially bedridden. Until I recently found out I was deficient in electrolytes. After I gave my body electrolytes, all of my symptoms vanished. If I would've known earlier. Thank you for educating the people. You are a good person. God bless you.

    • @someoneelse242
      @someoneelse242 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I had a similar episode with neck spasms/ breathing

    • @SeriouSXXFireworks
      @SeriouSXXFireworks ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Which brand did u tru

    • @lauraheckathorn-sandner2596
      @lauraheckathorn-sandner2596 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      May I ask what your symptoms were my husband is also bed ridden. They just tell him he has herniated disc and it’s pinching nerves. They would only allow him 3 therapy sessions a month. Now he can barely walk. Which is bad for his heart. Idk I’m at Witt’s end with these docs. Also which electrolytes did you use?

    • @jonoyb4721
      @jonoyb4721 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@lauraheckathorn-sandner2596 Felt dizzy and weak, no energy, fatigue, slept a lot. I was deficient in electrolytes. That had messed me up on a cellular level as well. I changed my diet to more organic and healthy balanced eating. Also took low amount of celtic salt to cleanse the waste filled cells and give minerals to my body. I did not had issues with nerves or walking, just very low energy. Heart palpation as well. Took Vitamin B complex, magnesium, iron, vitamin D3+K2 and an organic multivitamin liquid from garden of life.

    • @scotsnead8972
      @scotsnead8972 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@lauraheckathorn-sandner2596 try source naturals magnesium malate. I have spinal stenosis in L4 L5 lower back. Also get sciatic pain in rt leg. This stuff helps. Take 3 a day. Give it a couple weeks. I started feeling better in a few days. I also have arthritis in rt si joint, sacroiliac, helps that too. Good luck. I'm 63 BTW. Don't stop taking them. They work.

  • @M-Is-For-Margaret
    @M-Is-For-Margaret ปีที่แล้ว +682

    I kept experiencing painful leg and foot cramps while sleeping. I just thought I'm not drinking enough water. After I saw your video on electrolytes, I bought some powder to add to my water. It helps hydrate me and I don't have muscle cramps anymore.

    • @mehtabbali6087
      @mehtabbali6087 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Try to get enough carbs to. If you are running low blood sugar you can experience numbness too.

    • @chelitovar-gas7359
      @chelitovar-gas7359 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      What kind of electrolytes did you buy? I need them! I have every single symptom of weakeness related!

    • @M-Is-For-Margaret
      @M-Is-For-Margaret ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@chelitovar-gas7359 California Gold Nutrition HydrationUP and Lake Avenue Nutrition Hydration Powder

    • @M-Is-For-Margaret
      @M-Is-For-Margaret ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@mehtabbali6087 Since watching Dr. Berg's videos, I've been cutting back on carbs. I love rice, pasta, bread and potatoes but they are not a huge part of my diet anymore.

    • @flynn6996
      @flynn6996 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@M-Is-For-Margaret no such thing... 😂

  • @frankgarcia6035
    @frankgarcia6035 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    As a UPS driver, I always knew I was getting overheated when I got a headache and became fatigued. Little did I know how much salt I was lacking... I usually am cautious about salt because of the health effects, but never would've thought I was deficient in it, thank you Dr. Berg!

  • @patthesoundguy
    @patthesoundguy ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I can always tell I'm low on electrolytes, I feel anxious but it's my heart rate going nuts. I will be very fatigued and feel all around terrible. I get more potassium into me and I feel fine after that. I'm glad I didn't reply on doctors to figure that out. Years ago I felt terrible and went to the doctor, he prescribed Zoloft... I was mal-nusrished, sleep deprived and low on electrolytes. Got off of the Zoloft which gave me terrible insomnia got proper sleep, ate properly and got electrolytes and I was a whole new me.

    • @Kathyahedrick3
      @Kathyahedrick3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You just described me! I have been tapering off zoloft and am now focusing on better nutrition all the way around with fruit and changing up my water. Thank you so much!!

    • @patthesoundguy
      @patthesoundguy หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Kathyahedrick3 for potassium I drink orange juice, I get the cases from Costco of the Oasis 300ml bottles which is slightly more than a cup and there is 550mg of potassium in each one. One or two of those per day helps so much.

  • @dreamcatcher3861
    @dreamcatcher3861 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    You’ve just solved my entire problem of fatigue, palpitations, constipation, headaches, muscle twitching, the lot! Thank you so so much. I’m a metastatic breast cancer patient and have been struggling for 6 years with the disease and side effects. I’m on a lot of medications and no one has ever addressed an electrolyte deficiency. Thank you again, I’m going to try them straight away.

    • @hasinabahram6135
      @hasinabahram6135 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Also please check you gut and intestines for some bacteria, check the heart infection symptoms and risk factors if you have most of them then with your doctor about heart infection, some problems have same symptoms. Best of luck.

    • @johnduke4120
      @johnduke4120 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Two years ago I was on a Drink A Gallon Water A Day. Well about two months later I'm twitching and spasms at work. So I go to the ER, thought I would go into seizure for sure, the nurse asked if I'm drinking a lot of water. Said yes, it's my new addiction. Basically by drinking that much water you're flushing your system out of sodium and potassium. I just make sure I drink half a bottle of water and hr noe.

    • @Notme-tq4xs
      @Notme-tq4xs ปีที่แล้ว

      Doctors don't care about electrolytes.

    • @thisorthat7626
      @thisorthat7626 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @Dream Catcher. FYI, you can also soak your foot in warm water with Epsom Salt to get magnesium into your body. Cream of tartar is an inexpensive source of potassium and I add a 1/2 teaspoon to my foot soak. Sea salt also helps as our cells need sodium and chloride. Do what works for you. Glad that you are learning how to take care of your health. Blessings.

    • @bsanchez3563
      @bsanchez3563 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thisorthat7626 same hehe

  • @johninphx9360
    @johninphx9360 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I have lost over 50 lbs and REVERSED aches and pains using 20 hr daily fast thanks to your videos . I am 48 and i felt 78. Now i feel like im 28 .Fasting as been nothing short of a miracle for me.I buy your electorate powder as a way to give back. Thank you. 😊

    • @shaimaya1117
      @shaimaya1117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      While fasting do u drink water with electrolytes or without and how much or how many liters/ bottles or cups

    • @johninphx9360
      @johninphx9360 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@shaimaya1117 I have a big 40 oz insulated cup I sip on all day. I will fill it 2 or 3 times. I use electrolyte powder in at least one of the fills. I drink black coffee as well. It kills any hunger I get before my 4 pm to 8 pm eating window. I also take an emergen_C vitamin drink before bed.I try to eat meat and salad. No bread or rice or pasta.

    • @shaimaya1117
      @shaimaya1117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johninphx9360 sounds good I do drink a lot of water but it’s good to add electrolytes to it giving up bread (gluten) makes me feel very good but it get hard at times n I fell of wagon most everything have gluten specially something i can grab n eat but hearing frm ppl like u n watching videos it gives me motivation to be strict to follow good eating habits n be healthy

    • @johninphx9360
      @johninphx9360 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@shaimaya1117 it really did change my life. My wife has lost 30 lbs after seeing my success. She does 18 hr fast 6 hr eating window.

    • @shaimaya1117
      @shaimaya1117 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johninphx9360 that’s awesome besides weight loss fasting is so good for overall health it just renews everything watching all the videos n testimonials I think fasting is the new medicine for most if not all ailments that ills you thanks for the info I’ll definitely have to start fasting myself

  • @carolsteinberg5584
    @carolsteinberg5584 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    Thank you for explaining how the lack of electrolytes can wreak havoc in our bodies. I was having crazy muscle spasms while sleeping. My jaw would chatter and my body would jump whenever I would try to fall asleep. My legs started to twitch and jump and I was panicking at night before trying to sleep because I knew what was in store for me. Out of desperation I went to a neurologist who ordered an MRI and never once mentioned anything about electrolytes. I started researching on TH-cam and read about magnesium deficiency symptoms which really resonated with me so I added magnesium Malate and the cramps and spasms subsided. I was still experiencing my teeth chattering whenever I woke up so I started my TH-cam research again which led me to electrolytes. Thank God! It’s been smooth sailing since then!😊

    • @signs9587
      @signs9587 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      It's so amazing when you visit a specialist and they just have no idea what to even suggest except for tests or writing out an Rx.

    • @Notme-tq4xs
      @Notme-tq4xs ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@signs9587 Doctors don't think about electrolytes. You proved it.

    • @charleswalters5284
      @charleswalters5284 ปีที่แล้ว

      White coat priesthood arrogant ignoramuses

    • @Yuralittlebitchn1gga
      @Yuralittlebitchn1gga ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wait your body jumped like that jolt just as your about to enter sleep… I’ve been having that issue for a while now couldn’t figure it out doc said it was anxiety

    • @carolsteinberg5584
      @carolsteinberg5584 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Yuralittlebitchn1gga You’re anxious because you’re anticipating not falling asleep! Try adding an electrolyte drink daily and read up on Magnesium too. Thank goodness for TH-cam!

  • @guitargirl9714
    @guitargirl9714 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I was in my mid 40s and had health issues for YEARS before I finally realized a lot of the issue was I was dehydrated w/ low electrolytes. I’m not an athlete, but maintain my weight. I don’t sweat a lot. I just wasn’t someone who you’d think would be dehydrated. I had headaches, dizziness, muscle weakness, heart palpitations, etc. I actually did two things everybody says NOT to do, and it helped immensely. I increased my intake of red meat and salt. It’s like my body NEEDS more salt… Most days I also drink a (low sugar) electrolyte pack w/ water. It’s helped a ton. I also think this is all related to autoimmune disease, which I also have. Anyway, great video!

  • @pohkeee
    @pohkeee ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Years ago I was an apprentice at a power generation facility…I was in shock (hahaha 😅) when I found out electrical motors can hang in pure distilled water! This was a brilliant demonstration of how the human body needs/uses electrolytes for its electrical impulses!

  • @arnahw
    @arnahw ปีที่แล้ว +171

    My five-year-old LOVES your experiment Dr. Berg. She keeps rewinding it over and over to watch the lightbulb turn on. You always make things so easy to understand. Thank you for this demonstration! 👍🏽💥🌟👍🏽💥🌟👍🏽💥🌟

    • @anthonyfauci7837
      @anthonyfauci7837 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I remember grade school. Be sure she understands that the electrolytes are simply completing the circuit, like a simple wire. This isn't like with the potatoes where the electrolytes are generating the electricity to power a digital clock. That was my first impression, and I'm an adult. When he said it completes the circuit, that's when it dawned on me. Water itself doesn't actually conduct electricity, and he just proved this. It's the minerals inside the water that conduct electricity. That way she understands what's happening there accurately.
      I know electrolytes can and do hold an electric charge, but it wouldn't be nearly enough to turn on an incandescent bulb, maybe a single LED very low, maybe a digital clock like the potatoes, but that's not what's happening in this video, and it's important that she understands that because otherwise she might have an inaccurate understanding, and it might make other things confusing that she learns later.

    • @chuchong6451
      @chuchong6451 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stirring the water with a metal spoon can be deadly.

    • @davidbowman2035
      @davidbowman2035 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was impressed as well and I am almost 50 😊

  • @TheEmaile
    @TheEmaile ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I once was super hungover and tanked 40 oz of water upon waking. I threw up and then started feeling like I was seizing. Couldn’t open my eyes, muscle spasms and cramping, rapid heart rate and pressure in my head. I had a hard time staying conscious. Super scary. I told my friend to call 911, but she insisted on buying me pedialyte and coconut water. I chugged the pedialyte half an hour later and was immediately better. Wish I had known this stuff then.

    • @auntoneyofuntease6704
      @auntoneyofuntease6704 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Same thing happened to me. I kept throwing up when I drank water. Then I drank some Gatorade and started feeling better.

    • @andreapena4018
      @andreapena4018 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Cold coconut water is the best! You need the real coconut water though. I feel instantly hydrated. It’s like miracle water.

  • @Silly-Little-Mama
    @Silly-Little-Mama ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I had two parathyroids removed in 2020 and have had issues with electrolyte balance ever since. After doing a lot of my own investigating, I came to the conclusion keto and fasting are not going to be good for me. You basically said everything I was thinking. Thank you so much for this. I’m glad to have my suspicions confirmed.

  • @-.Steven
    @-.Steven ปีที่แล้ว +316

    As an old Navy electronics technician, I absolutely love the electrical experiment demonstration! 😄 The information in this video is more valuable than The Golden Wedge of Ophir! Thanks Dr. Berg for this fantastic video!

    • @manfreakcaharambe942
      @manfreakcaharambe942 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me too

    • @thebandplayedon..6145
      @thebandplayedon..6145 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fun to see it work in action, but.... all I can see is a whole lot of people who are going to try that, like a Tic Toc Challenge.... haphazardly and electrocute themselves.

    • @SmallSpoonBrigade
      @SmallSpoonBrigade ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, but hopefully, he had that thing on a GFCI circuit. Still not terribly safe, but it would lessen the risks if something upended the setup.

    • @-.Steven
      @-.Steven ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dr. Berg, he's The Man! You know he knows what he's doing! 😁

    • @ASMR_Junkie
      @ASMR_Junkie ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Why does Old Navy need an electronics technician?

  • @kedra626
    @kedra626 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Literally just happened to me this weekend while out of town. Had terrible leg cramps my mom panicked trying to take me to the hospital. I started back taking my magnesium and potassium supplements and drinking electrolytes and I'm back to normal!

  • @royalpitamamma
    @royalpitamamma ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I believe you just solved my medical issues. I was diagnosed with hyponatremia twice. Then I was diagnosed with having electrolytes too low to be compatible with life, twice. I was fasting both times. The only time this doesn't happen is when I don't fast. I didn't know that it was electrolytes, not a lack of food. Thank you.

  • @galenyoung7917
    @galenyoung7917 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've been living with extreme fatigue for a while now. Drinking to much water, who would have thought. One day following your advice and I'm now starting to get my energy back! Thank you Dr.!!!!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wonderful! Glad to help!

  • @cindyrhodes
    @cindyrhodes ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Excellent video! I used to experience horrible arrhythmia all the time until I learned about this!

  • @---David---
    @---David--- ปีที่แล้ว +177

    The explanation with the lightbulb is amazing, fun and very clarifying. Not only are you helping millions improve their health, you are educating people in a great way.

    • @c4caffeen134
      @c4caffeen134 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Felt like science class :D

  • @morris4430
    @morris4430 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I was sodium deficient for 1 1/2 years. I never would've guessed until I had strong cravings for salt. I am a very active person and I also hit the sauna 2-3x a week. My sodium deficiency symptoms compromised of erectile dysfunction, cold genitals, cold feet, high heart rate during sleep, and low energy. I literally thought my sex drive was falling apart at the age of 29 and was freaking out. Everything is all good now and back to normal. It's crazy how just salt alone caused me so many issues.

    • @listen-learn1981
      @listen-learn1981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can you please share with me what you started drinking or taking?? I’m reading the comments but no one has said anything about what they did to correct the problem. Thank you in advance.

    • @morris4430
      @morris4430 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@listen-learn1981 Just start ingesting more salt, potassium, and magnesium.

    • @Karll541
      @Karll541 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you drink mineral waters? Or are you just salting your food more? Curious how you fixed your deficiency

    • @morris4430
      @morris4430 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Karll541 Start off the day with half teaspoon of salt with water and started salting my foods.

    • @Karll541
      @Karll541 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@morris4430 ok, thank you

  • @Periwinkleblue.
    @Periwinkleblue. ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Potassium changed my life. I used to get debilitating dizzy/vertigo periodically for decades and would fix it by drinking tons of Electrolyte water and reducing my salt intake to rebalance things. This worked until one night it didn't. My heart rate was way too slow, I was too weak to get out of bed, I thought I may actually be dying and almost went to the ER. My husband realized my Electrolyte water contained little to no potassium. So he told me to resume normal sodium levels and gave me coconut water to drink for the next few days which has lots of potassium. And it fixed me right up!! So now we take potassium on a regular basis and keep our salt levels normal and we're good.

  • @SivaKumar-me9hu
    @SivaKumar-me9hu ปีที่แล้ว +196

    I used to have most of them, but I had no idea they were caused by a lack of electrolytes. Thanks for the information. Now I can educate others.

    • @aspadeaspade7163
      @aspadeaspade7163 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope he didn't use a metal spoon to stir 🤯

    • @catherineaw7357
      @catherineaw7357 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aspadeaspade7163
      Erm...the metal spoon...matters?

    • @claraalas6277
      @claraalas6277 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. Metal is a conductor of electricity and she may get shock. Wood is not so is safe to use. Or plastic.

    • @iGNiTETheKiD
      @iGNiTETheKiD 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@claraalas6277yep styrofoam or rubber only is safe

  • @katik91011
    @katik91011 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Another symptom is constant UTI. Im still recovering from stripping my electrolytes over a year ago. I did a water fast with no electrolyte supplementation. The entire front of my body went numb. Im still recovering the effects from it but I am mostly healed, thank God!

  • @karynita229
    @karynita229 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Wow, I am speechless on how Dr. Berg explains everything in a way that is so easy to understand. Thank you!💗

  • @CambiDred17
    @CambiDred17 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’ve started watching your videos and honestly I’m not having big pulse surges anymore. I’ve been in emergency twice and they found nothing wrong. Started into electrolytes and I’m feeling so much better. THANK YOU.

  • @nicholaswallace2713
    @nicholaswallace2713 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Electrolytes definitely make me feel better when I'm doing a fast. I've been doing a keto diet along with fasting to treat brain cancer. Thank-you for all your information you share, understanding how the body works is fascinating to me.

    • @shayman6521
      @shayman6521 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You got this man. 🙌🏽

    • @PowerofClarity
      @PowerofClarity ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He has another video on the liver...and the foot signs of liver issues(I did read you have brain cancer, but I also know the brain is made of cholesterol) he talks about the live, bile acids and cholesterol....might be something for you there...along with k2 info and cholesterol

    • @itzakpoelzig330
      @itzakpoelzig330 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You might choose to read an article called 'Cancer to the Rescue?' by Stephanie Seneff. She's a famous chemist and the article puts forward her theory about why the body creates cancer in the first place. Like, what is it trying to do?
      I read the article a few years ago and have been taking MSM supplements ever since, because if her theory is correct, then cancer is entirely preventable. If the root reason can be addressed, that can only help, right? Even for someone who already has it, I would think.

    • @VirtualTrailRunning
      @VirtualTrailRunning ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Keep up the good work!

  • @asdf8asdf8asdf8asdf
    @asdf8asdf8asdf8asdf ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm using Dr Berg's electrolytes and they are seriously the best I have found on the market -- I've become a daily user, and recommend this in the strongest terms to anyone reading.
    One big request: please please make a version that's not as sweet.

  • @yafah.988
    @yafah.988 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thank you Dr Berg you are the perfect example of how helping people is the first ingredient to success!

  • @Garyganeu
    @Garyganeu ปีที่แล้ว +19

    A great explanation of how electrolytes work and how important they are. I use to dehydrate on my job almost daily. I started hydrating with electrolytes before working and felt way better.

  • @harshjhajaria6980
    @harshjhajaria6980 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    The amount of dedication and simplicity this man gives into his explanation and videos!! Thanks Dr. !

    • @danitalong4933
      @danitalong4933 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's a natural. I met him in his office🤩

  • @dmiserv2093
    @dmiserv2093 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    We can’t get a BETTER explanation than this ThQ Dr Berg for the daily health care updates & research, your free service means a lot to many people around the world🥰 HAPPY weekend to everyone stay happy and healthy 💚

    • @usewisdom2
      @usewisdom2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      100% Agreed.

    • @MelanieWeed77
      @MelanieWeed77 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      HAPPY WEEKEND AND BLESSINGS TO YOU ❣💥❣

    • @nosretep1960
      @nosretep1960 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Then there's that!👂🙏💞🙃😂

    • @mir3349
      @mir3349 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Amen!

    • @chrischwaz7788
      @chrischwaz7788 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for letting me know Your product works great

  • @rosemaryrojahn584
    @rosemaryrojahn584 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I became so low in sodium that I had a brain seizure. Doctor said I could have died. Something so simple yet so serious. If only doctors were taught nutrition.

  • @Votr
    @Votr ปีที่แล้ว +12

    So that is why my heart rate was so high all these years. I drank about 1-4 liters of Coca-Cola for about 19 years each day, depending on the daily circumstances. No coffee and no water. Last year it began to feel like I'm breaking down. For the past 5 months I have been drinking only water and really trying to look after myself better. Extremely difficult as it may be, but my back pain disappeared. Many things have changed as I also eat less meat and more vegetables now.
    Thanks for letting me share, been following a while and feel grateful towards the information as I do take heed of what you say Dr. Thank you.

    • @alesiaholdcroft1445
      @alesiaholdcroft1445 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Please dont start having sweeteners either. And there’s caffeine in coke. Good luck!

    • @KaifamGaming
      @KaifamGaming 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      did you get diabetes?

    • @Votr
      @Votr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank goodness not yet. My eyesight have gotten worse, but that can be an age factor. I'm early 40's. I've recently also discovered that my excessive white rice eating habit is also contributing to many problems so I have stopped that completely as well. Hope you doing well also.@@KaifamGaming

    • @KaifamGaming
      @KaifamGaming 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Votrgreat to hear! im doing pretty fantastic physically. its just mentally im a wreck but whatever. its very important to eat as varied as you can and eat alot of different fruit and vegetables for instance. you can also try supplementing. also i reccomend eating yoghurt with oatmeal or meusli as breakfast. and especially physical excercise (the more the better) i have a membership at my local gym and try to go everyday, this will probably solve close to all of your problems and you will feel great nearly everyday its just pretty hard i guess.

  • @bryanadamik9892
    @bryanadamik9892 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Thank you Doctor. I just went to the emergency room recently, because of dehydration. I was losing a lot of fluids from drinking too much coffee, especially the cold brew. I was so faint that I could hardly walk. After they treated me, I felt much better. Also, I wasn't aware that the muscle stiffness around my heart could be caused by lack of electrolytes. Thank you for showing this. I am very grateful.

    • @devika2527
      @devika2527 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The same thing happened to me.

  • @bmeetze
    @bmeetze ปีที่แล้ว +31

    My mom already had heart issues but what did her in was getting food poisoning and that caused diarrhea which depleted her already fragile electrolyte levels. She passed away soon after that. It hurt her heart that badly being that low on electrolytes. Great video Dr. Berg!

    • @carrotsandpotatoes5019
      @carrotsandpotatoes5019 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      💔 I'm so sorry you lost your Mom.

    • @Alexxxxx945
      @Alexxxxx945 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sorry for your moms lost God bless you ❤

    • @im-mi627
      @im-mi627 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So sorry for your loss.

  • @josephinempundu4205
    @josephinempundu4205 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    My husband died because what he was suffering from was ever depleting electrolytes in his body. Now I understand from this explanation. Thanks doc.

    • @brookcooper9216
      @brookcooper9216 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      So 😞 sorry♡

    • @livelystones7773
      @livelystones7773 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wow sorry to hear that. Just for the information, what were some of the signs that were appearing for him? It could help many people.

  • @Lucia-nu2ks
    @Lucia-nu2ks ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I recently had an episode where shortly after falling asleep my entire body started shuddering. The shuddering lasted for about an hour, during which time I had bitten all the inside of my mouth. My husband called an ambulance and while we were waiting for the ambulance he gave me a drink of magnesium with potassium which I believe eventually stopped the shuddering. When I got to the hospital the doctor insisted that I had had a panic attack. My blood tests showed low potassium but the doctor said that Its better to be low in potassium than high in potassium and warned me against taking potassium supplements without being monitored by a GP. I have zero confidence in the medical profession as a whole, however I am so grateful for Dr Berg's videos as I have learnt so much about helping my body to stay healthy.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry to hear what happened. We hope that you are in better health condition now.
      -Dr. Berg's Support Team

  • @routex1
    @routex1 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    This information is so important. I've tried to explain these concepts to other members of my family who are first getting into keto and fasting. I'm glad there's a dedicated, well articulated video I can point them to. Liked and saved to favorites!

    • @usewisdom2
      @usewisdom2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed!

    • @andreasl4507
      @andreasl4507 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What is keto

    • @victorycall
      @victorycall ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@andreasl4507 "Keto" is the ketogenic nutrition style. Most people eat a lot of carbohydrates, and the body turns carbs into glucose for fuel. But eating keto means eating very low carbs, and the body turns fat into ketones for fuel. A lot of people are improving their health by going keto!

    • @EtreTocsin
      @EtreTocsin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do not get symptoms so much when fasting, but when eating carbs, 100%

  • @alexisnicholson8815
    @alexisnicholson8815 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Thank you! I needed this because I was feeling this way and didn’t understand what was wrong 😢Dr.Berg comes to the rescue again 🙌🏾

    • @c4caffeen134
      @c4caffeen134 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Same! I need to get on this because I feel this way a lot and have been worried about it for a long time

    • @gynno100
      @gynno100 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@c4caffeen134 @1

    • @AndrewEvenstar
      @AndrewEvenstar ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@c4caffeen134 you can do it! I need to improve my diet too. these videos are so informative

    • @crisalcantara7671
      @crisalcantara7671 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you're feeling better 😊

    • @VirtualTrailRunning
      @VirtualTrailRunning ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome!

  • @simonone
    @simonone ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is one of the Best Channels in this category, explaining in a way that is straight to the point, but gently, and easy to understand for everyone! Thank you for your videos!

  • @sm.babydoll_
    @sm.babydoll_ ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I’m not very smart in this area (medical science) but watching you helps a lot. You’ve taught me more than any college professor. Thanks, Dr. Berg 💖

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You're welcome. Hope you are learning a lot here.

  • @DrLar
    @DrLar ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dr. Eric Berg, I thank God for access to your channel. I've known many GP's that just don't have it; disappointing so.
    You sir are more of a ND than a DC
    Access to your channel has likely saved many lives and most certainly improved lives.
    👍🙏🥰🇨🇦

  • @KPhoenix-hv5bi
    @KPhoenix-hv5bi ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I had a keto flu when I hit a 33 hour fast during my keto diet. Honestly thought I was going to die. I keep on hearing that keto and fasting was a life saver but I never heard of the possibility of getting keto flu. My body became so cold and I was shivering and teeth were chittering. I wish I knew as much as i know now back then. Keto and fasting is amazing just make sure you prep properly and don't dive in head first.

  • @HardcoreGAMER9991
    @HardcoreGAMER9991 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I went through all of these symptoms back in 2019. I had no idea I was low on electrolytes back then. I suffered with daily chest pain, heart palpitations and panic attacks. I really felt like it was the end for me during those days until I gained this knowledge.

    • @Jazmiin-zf7qo
      @Jazmiin-zf7qo ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I am so glad you found out the cause! This is exactly how I feel. I’ve had so many blood tests etc. My potassium was low even though considering ‘normal’ I too am experiencing horrific panic attacks, chest pain, fast heart rate, literally thought its my time to go. I have just started taking electrolytes now from Dr Berg, praying this is the answer! Spent hours and hours researching and no doctor has ever mentioned this! ❤

    • @HardcoreGAMER9991
      @HardcoreGAMER9991 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Jazmiin-zf7qo Give it some time. I kept feeling symptoms for a while but it will be more mild each day until you get back to normal. Some doctors aren't even aware of this. A doctor I went to see recommended me to take anxiety pills, a stress test, and more frequent visits. I already knew when he recommended that it wasn't going to do me any good and only benefit him.

    • @BrownGuyGaming91
      @BrownGuyGaming91 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​​@@HardcoreGAMER9991hat's what's been going on with me it seems. Symptoms have came back twice now but a lot more mild. Less dizziness, a little bit of weakness/low energy but still have headache. Those are the symptoms I'm dealing with still sort of. Within ten to twelve days everything goes away. And then it comes back again two or three weeks later more mild, that seems to be improvement? I use hydralyte tablets daily and other electrolyte drinks sometimes as well.
      This all started over two months ago. From excessive sweating and working out and not putting in electrolytes only drinking water! I found out about a month and 7 days ago ago it was most likely electrolytes. And since then I quit working out currently. I'm just really hoping it goes away completely.
      When I went for a blood test initially everything came back as normal. It wasn't until I started doing my own research...

    • @alyciahall1111
      @alyciahall1111 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HardcoreGAMER9991thanks for saying that. I’m on day two but still feeling symptoms not as bad as yesterday but I started spinning with worry 😵‍💫. Good to know I’m recovering but just slowly

    • @briantruck2284
      @briantruck2284 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same thing
      Doctor gave me metropolon 25mg

  • @i2c_jason
    @i2c_jason ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Perfect exlanation. I've been living this nightmare for the past 5 years as I went between a Keto diet, Keto with high carb cheating, and then back to original carb levels. I started taking sugar-free electrolyte powder and it seems to have solved cramps, arrhythmia, and headaches. I expend a lot of sweat and energy every day working out, and before I supplemented with electrolytes I'd get all of these problems. As you mention too, overdosing on water to replenish sweat won't help unless you include electrolytes (especially at high altitude). Thank you!!

    • @Karll541
      @Karll541 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you experimented with mineral waters? I just started drinking some containing magnesium and calcium and it helps me

  • @ignas8284
    @ignas8284 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Warning: if you repeat the experiment at home - note he's using a PLASTIC spoon to mix the water...

  • @increible3894
    @increible3894 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wow! I have those mussels palpitations & I went to the cardiologist, my primary doctor, my endocrinologist & I mentioned at least to 5 more doctors & NOBODY was able to tell me why.
    I will give a try the electrolytes.
    Thank you Dr. B.

    • @sroxx77
      @sroxx77 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i had heart palpitations shortness of breath insomnia also went to dr did a stress test echo cardio gram and everything came back fine . dr wrote it off as anxiety, i started having electrolytes in the morning and all the symptoms i was experiencing have went away in about 2 weeks . i use relyte electrolytes good luck

  • @sandyguzman6429
    @sandyguzman6429 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Thank you Dr. Berg for sharing your knowledge with us. I started watching you to help my mom. Now I am here trying to find info that may help me overcome my extreme fatigue. I'm vegan & experienced loss of my mom in Jan. I recently have had an increase in heart rate, losing hair, have headaches...I'm a mess. Started drinking coconut water to get my potassium & magnesium up. Still going through your videos & trying to make sure I am focusing on my nutrition to help fine tune my body.

    • @LunethAkumajo
      @LunethAkumajo ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I used coconut water before going keto. It works well. Keto and intermittent fasting works even better!! Had to drink a lot of electrolyte powder (Dr. Berg's is highest in potassium -low in additives) and take food based b vitamins (Dr. Berg's Keto Energy) to replenish, especially in the beginning.

    • @juliecramer7768
      @juliecramer7768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m carnivore. My health has improved greatly.

    • @LunethAkumajo
      @LunethAkumajo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vegan diets lack certain nutrients like B12 needed for energy. Maybe check out Dr Berg's videos on vegan nutrition. Good luck.

    • @VirtualTrailRunning
      @VirtualTrailRunning ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck!!

    • @aileencastro6787
      @aileencastro6787 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is your blood type?

  • @johnboden6587
    @johnboden6587 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for explaining the relationship between carbohydrates and potassium. I have periodic hypokalemia paralysis and always knew that carbs had an effect on me experiencing it, but I never had a doctor who explained the reason why. It's interesting that when potassium is stored as glycogen it's not necessarily available. Thanks again for posting this video.

  • @bhaskervm99
    @bhaskervm99 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I went to so many doctors for some kind of sensation in body which was causing all those symptoms but nobody could detect that i was having hyponatremia. One day i got admitted with dizziness in hospital and got tested for sodium and it was too low, after correcting sodium i began to recover. Thanks to you doctor for awareness. I wish i could have seen your videos long time back then I wouldn't have faced this problem. Anyway better late than never. Thanks again.

    • @SmallSpoonBrigade
      @SmallSpoonBrigade ปีที่แล้ว +6

      More doctors need to know about that, especially the ones that are prescribing blood pressure medications. Despite fake medical beliefs, there is no guarantee that a given person has too much sodium in their body. The only way to know for sure is to test for it. People sweat more and less than others and some people retain more or less of it due to their kidneys and then there's the amount of fluids and their actual intake. Without actually having lab work done to determine whether or not there's even an excess, there should be no blood pressure medication prescribed that affects either potassium or sodium. People can be a lot closer to dangerous levels than one might expect.

    • @Cosmicmorales
      @Cosmicmorales ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SmallSpoonBrigade Very interesting info.

    • @carsheaven
      @carsheaven ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sweating all day gives me major sodium deficiency. I can not do any hard labor or workouts without salt on hand. Once I take it there is nearly instant relief. No one talks about proper general wellness like Dr. Berg.

  • @CafimatFican
    @CafimatFican ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Few weeks ago I bought your electrolytes and it’s delicious. I am doing intermittent fasting 8 weeks now and dropped it 24 pounds so far. Thank you so much 🙏🙏

    • @domenicoberardi2739
      @domenicoberardi2739 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Water you mean a glass of water or you mix with lemon 🍋 juice !?

  • @sonweb8050
    @sonweb8050 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    We just moved to North Carolina from Michigan. We’ve been more active here because the weather is so amazing, but man I’ve been feeling horrible, basically most of the symptoms you’ve listed, nausea, muscle spasms, constant headache etc etc. It now makes so much sense!!! I’ve been sweating like crazy and drinking distilled water because the tap water here tastes so horrible! Bingo!!!!!!!

  • @s.stephens8690
    @s.stephens8690 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is very true what Dr Berg says in this video. Two years ago, I was doing yard work out in the hot August sun. I worked for hours and I was sweating profusely onto my shirt. Later I went inside and drank a cold glass of wine - not water with electrolytes as I should have. My husband took me out to dinner later that night and I noticed I was feeling strange. He took me to ER where my heart rate was 188 per min. I was in A-FIB! They said my potassium was very low ... among some other things. I could have died! I'm very careful now about water and electrolytes.

  • @robe.2424
    @robe.2424 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I always thought that people saying I could die from not having electrolytes that they were joking… I didn’t know it was true.

  • @allenjensen525
    @allenjensen525 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    We might need to think about mineral removal by water softeners. 90% of minerals are removed except for trace amounts of salt. I do filter my soft water but add Dr. Berg's electrolyte powder and it seems ok.

    • @susanmurray2529
      @susanmurray2529 ปีที่แล้ว

      You would have to drink gallons of water in order to get any benefit from the amount of minerals in your water. Eat your veggies. Be happy because when you rinse with softened water there won't be soap scum left behind on your skin.

  • @ehansen9369
    @ehansen9369 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Never fails. Every time I have a problem, Dr. Berg has the answer. Just ordered the electrolyte supplement. What can I do today, while I wait for my order to arrive? I watched your other videos and have implemented changes in my diet.

  • @learnenglishwithjoice5713
    @learnenglishwithjoice5713 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He is the best doctor I have ever come across on TH-cam. I have started using probiotics capsule after watching his video. My gut has never been better! We are so lucky to be in the same genaration as Dr. Eric Berg

  • @nilighosh158
    @nilighosh158 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Dr Berg, thank you so much for your hardwork, pleasant and comprehensive videos. Your humbleness in teaching is so appreciated.

  • @anthonyfauci7837
    @anthonyfauci7837 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Do a follow-up video to this one that goes further into the balances, specifically what vitamins/minerals are used to absorb these electrolytes in a useful manner, and which ones hinder the absorption of others.
    I remember one video where you discussed the issue with sodium and another mineral, and you said it may be because we're adding too much salt, and it's hindering the absorption and to lower your salt intake some, so that the other mineral can be absorbed better, and the problem should go away.
    I'm terrible with how imprecise I am, but I can't remember what the other one was, maybe selenium or magnesium, and maybe it was about leg cramps?

  • @peachogonzalez9669
    @peachogonzalez9669 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My sodium & chloride were low, about a week ago . I got dizzy, lasted 30 seconds.. or so. It was scary, had to hold on to something to steady myself until it passes. Now I know why, electrolytes were low. So I'll stop taking my diuretic pill along with my B. P. Medications, easy fix. Thanks doctor, for breakdown. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @ellejee74
    @ellejee74 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think other doctors should watch Dr Berg before they go diagnosing and putting people on unnecessary medications, most ailments are from what we are either eating or not eating...thank you Dr Berg!!! God bless🙏🙏🙏

  • @bonnies9861
    @bonnies9861 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A very valuable video for me, and I thank you!!! 5 years ago I was hospitalized with what they finally figured out was SVT. The doctors wanted to put me on horrid drugs which I refused to do. Through diet and research I beat the SVT, but still continue with horrible charlie horses during the night. Lemon water helps most days, but they still persist. At 107lbs. I drink 96 oz of water a day, way more than I need. I added lots of salt to my diet, and eat a banana each night. I will certainly try your electrolytes. Thank you for all you do. I love you.

    • @bonnies9861
      @bonnies9861 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PeaceIsYeshua very sweet - thank you!

    • @linneasimchah1621
      @linneasimchah1621 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get ALOT MORE POTASSIUM. Daily potassium requirements are 4,700 mg which basically no person accomplishes. Must have supplement to even get even a modicum of potassium, no matter how many potassium foods get in. I used to experience horrible tachycardia for years that was solved with potassium suppl.

    • @silvergirl2847
      @silvergirl2847 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Epsom salts baths are amazing .

  • @Maggabklyn
    @Maggabklyn ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thanks so much for this content. I've suffered from all these symptoms due to fasting and now I understand why!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're very welcome! Glad you found the video helpful!

  • @WaningGibbous
    @WaningGibbous ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It started with leg cramps and dizzyness....thank you from the bottom of my heart 💕 dr berg, you really are a natural treasure!

  • @kimberlymiller9509
    @kimberlymiller9509 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I experienced this a few years ago. I went into a-fib. Once my electrolytes were straightened out, my heartbeat corrected itself. When this happened, I had a vibration in my chest and left shoulder.

  • @haleymac994
    @haleymac994 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Wow!!!! It’s amazing the things NOT taught in school. 🙄
    Thank you so much for this info Dr. Berg! I love all your products!

    • @usewisdom2
      @usewisdom2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was taught in school but for a different reason. They don't connect the dots because they were not interested in flour health.

    • @TheHumbuckerboy
      @TheHumbuckerboy ปีที่แล้ว

      " We could mitch off school ; why go to learn the words of fools ?"

  • @lisahudson2096
    @lisahudson2096 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I had these things happen to me and could never figure out what was going on. I do hot yoga and sweat a LOT! Thank you Dr Berg for this video!

  • @heidikindon5182
    @heidikindon5182 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dr Berg, could you explain why we’re so deficient in electrolytes? I know mine are always low and I cannot understand why. 😔

  • @marikleinen1189
    @marikleinen1189 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am simply amazed, how delicate our body system's mechanism work... There are sooooo many VARIOUS STORIES to learn from.

  • @suzsmith5787
    @suzsmith5787 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Many people are going salt free thinking it's better for them per their doctor. Table salt isn't, as is going without a good salt, like Himalayan. I've seen the side effects in many who've not maintained potassium levels. Very important to health. Thank you for this info.

    • @zonrey2781
      @zonrey2781 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheapest source of iodine is iodized salt to prevent goiter. Just a pinch is adequate.

    • @madlenj.4644
      @madlenj.4644 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Susz smith. What do you mean with "Table salt isn´t" ??
      Whats the difference between normal salt without fluoride but with iodine and Himalaya Salt?

    • @pamelacave5515
      @pamelacave5515 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@madlenj.4644 Him.salt has at least 72 Trace minerals. Table salt (ugh) is refined, stripped.

    • @zonrey2781
      @zonrey2781 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@madlenj.4644
      Himalayan salt has no iodine can cause hypoactive thyroid in iodine deficient people. A pinch of iodized salt is enough to avoid goiter. I don’t know if still happening now. A few years ago a concern about the rise of goiter as a result of people cooking with sea salt and Himalayan salt that don’t contain iodine. I retired 2013 but I used to attend medical and nutrition conferences and topic about the rise of goiter was brought up.

    • @Marc0644
      @Marc0644 ปีที่แล้ว

      Iodised salt is bleached and processed. Use kelp or kelp powder in a capsule for iodine instead.

  • @petet968
    @petet968 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Make sure you use iodised salt. Your thyroid needs iodine. I followed Dr's advice to cut out salt bc of high blood pressure and ended up with messed up thyroid bc of iodine deficiency. Thanks Doc.

    • @KathleenJ
      @KathleenJ ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Put iodine on your skin every day. Betadine.

    • @kristinareed6656
      @kristinareed6656 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Liquid iodine is great. Most salt isn't even iodized so that's not Dr B issue, he has a video on the correct salt to use.

    • @3_1_3rd_gaming
      @3_1_3rd_gaming ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Iodized table salt is crap. I use Redmond's Real Salt. It actually has natural iodine in it, and most of the other trace minerals too.

    • @bayard1332
      @bayard1332 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I listened to the no salt BS decades ago and ran out of salt while backpacking in the wilderness. Fortunately we found some other humans a mile away who had salt, so 1 peanut butter and salt sandwich later I was good again, but it damaged my thyroid's performance.

    • @candykane6991
      @candykane6991 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I use Dulse for my iodine source.

  • @binecuvinteazamaideparte9711
    @binecuvinteazamaideparte9711 ปีที่แล้ว

    A Romanian from Dubai is saying hi and thank you for the hard work into educating the whole population for free.... May God bless you mightly and abundantly

  • @monaradwan4769
    @monaradwan4769 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dr Bereg you are Brilliant you make the most complicated medical terminology so simple , thank you so much for all your advise.

  • @markcdeyoung3118
    @markcdeyoung3118 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've Actually use your demo setup as like a rheostat or a variable switch to reduce the RPMs on a DC motor the more minerals you add the faster the motor will run !

  • @charlesforte6473
    @charlesforte6473 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    On my 2nd order of Dr.Bergs' Electrolytes. I take it with lemon water during fasting. Also have noticed increased concentration and endurance with your Trace minerals. Great Video!
    Thanks again ! 👍👍👍

  • @stevenjbeto
    @stevenjbeto ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I see now how wrong I have been. I walk several miles a day on average often superseding 200 miles per month. I generally put electrolytes in my water supply in summer, but have not done so in winter. I add only citrate electrolytes, but never chlorine in the form of salt (sodium chloride), or calcium.
    Your videos on electrolytes are of value and I will add them all year long to my daily water supply. Now then, should I also add Zinc to my home blended list, or take Zinc separately with meals?

  • @ASkyy166
    @ASkyy166 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve had debilitating muscle cramps (legs, hamstring and lower back) for the last three yrs. I got an MRI to check for herniated disk was cleared and after seeing three specialists all they came up with were steroid injections (which didn’t work either) and muscle relaxants. Then few months ago I started taking a magnesium supplement and adding sports electrolyte powder to my water and noticed the cramps would lessen and I could walk and bend down normally. But then after a few days they would come back. When I noticed this pattern I looked up different types of cramping and it’s causation. I stumbled upon articles that talked about HEAT CRAMPS. So I started applying ice around my neck, taking cold showers and sitting in air conditioning more which lowered my body temperature significantly. After a week of that cramps have been gone for good. All those doctors visits, mri and pills was for nothing. None of them suggested that my cramps might be heat cramps. Incredible. I suffered for three yrs. Sometimes it’s something this simple. I couldn’t believe it and still can’t till this day.

  • @simplyroyalty7458
    @simplyroyalty7458 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What an awesome science class! Labs and all.💕. I wish Dr Berg was my science instructor.

  • @Checkmate777
    @Checkmate777 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This came literally at the perfect time. I started eating 2 meals a day instead of 3 and a lot of days just 1 meal with snacks and lately I’ve been getting this pressure in my feet and shins. I’ll try this and come back.
    Edit: I also never mentioned how much information your videos actually provide… not even just pertaining to the video but the minerals themselves that I will remember for the rest of my life. Not only me but others two experiencing problems and I can pass the information onto others.

  • @rontiemens2553
    @rontiemens2553 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your Dr. Berg Potassium supplement. I use it every day, and was KEY to me being able to reduce my blood pressure from ~190/110 in May 2021 to 110/60 a year later and my BP is still 110/60or lower. Resting pulse is now 58bpm.

  • @katashley1031
    @katashley1031 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is so important and it needs to be said that our daily constant exposure to more emfs than ever is partially to blame for chronic issues with electrolytes and dehydration. The recent trend of drinking distilled water is terrible too.

    • @turokforever007
      @turokforever007 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Im drinking distilled with added electrolytes. As tap water is close to poison now.

  • @blairsterling6141
    @blairsterling6141 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I had arrhythmias, and panic attacks due to no electrolytes.
    My whole body was way way out of balance, and severely under nourished because I was only drinking water for several days. I was drinking a lot of water because I had a bad cold. For colds, more than fluids are necessary. I went off the deep end and a bad doctor made things worse by prescribing Xanax. I got worse and worse and worse. And worse. Luckily I barely survived.

    • @Alexxxxx945
      @Alexxxxx945 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      God bless you glad your doing better .

    • @blairsterling6141
      @blairsterling6141 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Alexxxxx945 ..thank you and may Jesus bless you. For without love, we are but a shell.

    • @Alexxxxx945
      @Alexxxxx945 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@blairsterling6141 thank you Blair sterling I have been suffering from palpitations and chest pain for like 3 months

    • @blairsterling6141
      @blairsterling6141 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Alexxxxx945..have faith. You will feel the calm swell inside, breathing deep through the stomach. Slow. You, someday shall move mountains with this faith. For , NO ONE can doubt you, if you follow the King of Love. No one.

    • @Alexxxxx945
      @Alexxxxx945 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@blairsterling6141 amen brother I’m having faith in Jesus Christ he can heal any disease and sickness 🙏

  • @bubblebrainbow
    @bubblebrainbow ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Really alarming how sick our society is. So many still legitimately think they need sugary drinks like gatorade for electrolytes and run to grab them when hungover. All we really need is a pinch of salt and lemon in some water.
    Also have to mention that the marketing of Gatorade to children under the guise of a "sports drink" is simply evil, masking the fact that it's nothing but addictive candy water, and the companies know it.

    • @kmb1704
      @kmb1704 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree that gatorade isn't healthy, but glucose helps get minerals into the cell.

    • @gerardocamachoacosta6413
      @gerardocamachoacosta6413 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      To restore electrolytes i just need to eat a pinch of salt? i have been getting cramps while i am trying to sleep.

    • @bubblebrainbow
      @bubblebrainbow ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@gerardocamachoacosta6413 You just need a pinch or two of himalayan or sea salt in lemon water. Lemon juice and salt have potassium, calcium and magnesium. When dissolved in water the salt (NaCl) breaks down into its component ions: sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl-). These charged particles can conduct electricity, thus are considered an electrolyte. Once consumed the electric charge can be readily utilized by your body.

    • @LeoJSmerkin
      @LeoJSmerkin ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Coconut water

    • @NansGlobalKitchen
      @NansGlobalKitchen ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PeaceIsYeshua Can you tell what brand of magnesium oil I am having these muscle spasms almost everyday. I started using a magnesium oil but it does not help! Thankyou in advance!

  • @cynthialinden6056
    @cynthialinden6056 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I also believe they are taking salt out of the food, labeling it as bad. Watch the animals, if an animal will stand and lick a salt block for a good 10 minutes I think we should pay attention. Especially if you are outside in all kinds of weather.

  • @avayu2289
    @avayu2289 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you Dr. Berg for always coming up with simplified demo to educate the world!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We appreciate your feedback!
      Dr. Berg's Support Team

  • @sheilacape4794
    @sheilacape4794 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Appreciate SO MUCH what your teaching!!! Very excited about healthy life and telling others! Most people don't realize that their doctors are treating their symptoms and not their problems, EVERY problem/symptom starts in the gut!!! Gotta have those electrolytes to function!

  • @jazz0078
    @jazz0078 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Can't they terminate all MBBS docs degrees & tell em go first do a nutritionist degree ?

  • @realchestro2986
    @realchestro2986 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got called into little brother's school cause he was having chest pains around the region of the heart - doctors found nothing. 2 weeks later, I went to pick him up again and this time he was dizzy with a headache. Doctors found nothing again. He still gets these headaches so I'll try to get him some electrolyte solutions. He does drink a lot of water. Thanks Dr Berg, from 🇿🇦

  • @deborahhawley5849
    @deborahhawley5849 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ALL of these things (well, except blood clots) happened to me about 1.5 years ago. I had to quit work and it took me 6 months to get back to normal. I focused on electrolytes, vitamins and minerals every day.

  • @Carbivore67
    @Carbivore67 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I had the same exact loud pulse rate, leg cramps and vertigo and fatigue when I tried to fast on water alone. Now I've stocked up on Dr. Berg's electrolyte powder.

    • @stanleyroberts4381
      @stanleyroberts4381 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Did your vertigo clear up using electrolytes?

    • @Carbivore67
      @Carbivore67 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@stanleyroberts4381 of course, because I was deficient in electrolytes.

    • @marjanadidi1261
      @marjanadidi1261 ปีที่แล้ว

      The same here 🙏

  • @carolynberl6151
    @carolynberl6151 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ah! finally drinking more water and have been more dehydrated, this is exactly why! Thank you

  • @bellavita4237
    @bellavita4237 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dr. Berg I am so happy I happened upon your channel.
    I have been having horrible painful
    Muscle Spasms in my legs my doctor has me on a prescription medicine that I take nightly. I hate when it’s time for bed for fear of the vice squeezing my legs.
    Thank you so much.
    Electrolytes is the answer.
    My doctor will be questioned and told.
    God always leads us.
    I do believe ✝️
    Bless you sir.

  • @bill9989
    @bill9989 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started having frequent arrythmias (PVCs and PAC's). It was found during an EKG from a routine physical and subsequent treadmill Stress Test. Although the doctor assured me they weren't serious, he couldn't explain why I was experiencing them.
    I purchase a home EKG device (6 lead) and used it about 5 times a day to try to determine triggers. I found that I was probably low in electrolytes. I started drinking sports drinks daily and the frequency of PVCs and PACs reduced. After 2-3 weeks they've all but disappeared (one instance in the last 10 days).
    So if you are experiencing arrythmias, try to boost your electrolytes.
    Caveat: sports drinks actually don't have a lot of electrolytes so you have to boost them. Add a pinch of potassium (from salt substitute) and a pinch of baking soda.

  • @faustopereira3644
    @faustopereira3644 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had this lack of eletrolytes and keto FLU once and cured it with lots of greens salads and leafs. Some keto youtube vlog suggested that and it cured my keto flu.

  • @emmatheron4471
    @emmatheron4471 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you doctor. I am 63 and had about 90% of the symptoms shown. I got myself some electrolytes powder and i am already starting feeling better. I am a Porphyria sufferer and i thought me getting all these symptoms had something to do with that. Clearly not.

  • @raybaker8726
    @raybaker8726 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    During my day I drink alot of water but dont eat much. I have found a little salt in added in a water bottle helps alot.