7 Signs You're Eating Too Much Sugar
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- Discover the signs you’re eating too much sugar. Number 1 will surprise you!
0:00 Introduction: The classic side effects of sugar
0:15 Sugar vs. carbohydrates
3:12 7 signs you’re eating too much sugar
4:59 The #1 sign you’re eating too much sugar
In this video, we’re going to talk about some of the side effects of consuming too much sugar. Some of the well-known side effects of sugar include fatigue, brain fog, belly fat, carb cravings, and cavities.
Is there a difference between sugar and carbohydrates? A carbohydrate consists of sugar, fiber, and starch. Starches are called polysaccharides, meaning many sugars or multiple sugar molecules connected together. Starches raise blood sugar levels significantly more than sugar.
Starches like maltodextrin, modified food starch, and modified corn starch have a much higher glycemic index than sugar.
Here are 7 surprising signs that you’re consuming too much sugar:
7. Reduced collagen
Reduced collagen will result in loose, wrinkled skin and premature aging.
6. Chronic white tongue
Candida from too much sugar will cause you to have a white tongue. You won’t be able to get rid of it without eliminating sugar from the diet.
5. Chronic sinus problems
Most chronic sinus problems are caused by a fungus called Aspergillus that feeds on sugar.
4. Red or pink gums
Red or pink on your toothbrush after brushing could signify a mild case of scurvy or vitamin C deficiency. High sugar consumption blocks vitamin C.
3. Low testosterone
Low testosterone can cause erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and difficulty building muscle.
2. Susceptibility to infection
Too much sugar can weaken your immune system, making you more vulnerable to infection.
1. High adrenaline levels
Too much sugar damages the cell’s ability to make energy in the mitochondria. To compensate, the body produces more adrenaline.
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Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this increases your awareness of the dangers of sugar. I’ll see you in the next video.
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7. Reduced collagen
6. Chronic white tongue
5. Chronic sinus problems
4. Red or pink gums
3. Low testosterone
2. Susceptibility to infection
1. High adrenaline
Thank you! 👌
Thank you!
Best watching the full video, very informative.
Thanks 😊.
How come the thumbnail to the video implied neck moles?
I thought it was impossible to quit sugar but after nearly a year, I no longer crave sweet things
That's fantastic!!!
Protein and fat helps a lot.
I have to commend you for that because I know the hell you have to experience to purge from sugar. It's one of the best things you can do for your body. Keep it up and don't let anyone try to knock you off your progress 👏
For me, Its like being an alcoholic - not one bite or I backslide.
@@spinnettiWhat symptoms did you have getting off sugar? I need to quit it.
Happy mother's day to all mothers living and all mother's in heaven 🙏🏽
What about the ones in hell?
💜💟💜
@@Interpid_Citizen
What about them? They sealed their fate
@@Interpid_Citizenagreed.
What about the ones that hurt they’re children? Not all get a Happy Mother’s Day
"ADHD SYMPTOMS!" 🔥 One day I was laughed at by a college graduate because I misspelled the word "fruit!" 😂 He said a poison called adderall might help. After I explained that it's not an option for me because I understand how junk like that, lyrica, seroquel, etc., are highly toxic to the brain, and how they affect the catecholamine pathway... he was in awe! Since I've stopped eating sugar and started taking Body Health Perfect Amino, the ADHD symptoms have gone away! 🙂 Thank you, Dr. Berg! Happy Mother's Day to all of the great Moms out there! ❤
What's body health perfect amino?
Wow that make so much since!!
Now how to get off the stuff(sugar)
@@cinza6670start by using raw honey to sweeten coffee, hot tea and iced tea.
What is your opinion on nestle adding addicted sugar in African and asian countries in baby product and not in west
Thanks so much.
I've been noticing my face is getting so bad(acne) and it's mostly sugar.
aahhh I am trying my best to eat healthier too
“Eating too much sugar” if I say that to my diabetic dad, he’ll burst out saying “I don’t have sugar” even though I’ve told him hundreds of times that carbs are sugar🙄 he still eats his carbs🤦🏻♂️
Try to get him a continuous glucose monitor if he doesn't already have one, this way he can see what happens to his glucose level when he eats bread for example, vs just a piece of cheese (without bread!)
Show him the alternatives to his carbs he eats…educate him he has better choices. Lowering your carbs under 50 is possible…challenging but possible. God bless😇
@@Allthingsworkingtogether4good
I’ve tried, he did cut down for a bit but then had a hissy fit and went back to having it all again. I’ve given up, we don’t talk about it any more.
Can't get mad at him, he's just following his doctor's advice.
I’ll be praying for him 🙏 take care!
I'll never forget Dr. Shawn Baker telling stories from his practice, of having to tell people to their face that he will have to cut off their diabetic foot if they don't cut the carbs... And some outright respond that they cannot! If that's not addiciton. There is no such thing.
No one asked
@@thatguy9464 I believe you can cut the carbs my guy.
Guess what - you're also addicted to water and air. Carbs are a source of energy, you absolutely need them.
@@miscellaneous263 Not only do you NOT need carbs for fuel, your body runs more efficiently on ketones, which you make in abundance when eating a carb-free diet.
Carb free here and all markers of energy exploded upwards to infinity and beyond 😂
But people never believe it, despite the real metabolic science behind it that runs counter to the fake nonsense we all hear and parrot everywhere.
Now here's a docter I don't mind having an appointment with. Most docters don't share their knowledge because all they know is drugs. This guy cares!
Make sure to have your 50th injection because flu season is approaching.
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@@dimitar297 lolz of course😂
Eric Berg is a chiropractor by training, and he uses the title Dr. because of his PhD. He's not a licensed medical doctor.
Wow…. now I know why I had chronic sinus issues and nervous energy etc. growing up. I’m really grateful for all the wisdom you impart. Teaching is certainly your gift - thank you!
Me too, pretty much my whole life and really got bad as I aged. I'd wake up and blow wads of blood boogers most mornings.
I went keto for a year and and half and my sinuses greatly improved. Then I went carnivore a few months ago and they are gone.
I do still drink on occasion and bam, next morning back to bad sinuses. Fortunately not nearly as bad each time being less and less and they clear up by the end of the day.
This video was THE MOST convincing one yet.Those particular symptoms are way too familiar to me... Everything from having to brush and scrape the plaque off my tongue AT LEAST four times per day, to the chronic sinus infections, insomnia, etc... And those profit margin discrepancies when comparing the different foods! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS INFORMATION!!!
No problem. Glad you like what I shared here. Wishing you good health.
Happy mother's Day ❤️ do something nice for yourself today ☺️
Thanking the Father that allowed you to become a mother is a good start.
I actually sent myself a dozen roses 😅💐
You are great mother and you deserve love and respect❤ happy day for you😊💐💐💐@@lilly6986
I don’t really crave sugar too much, the issue for me is just having sweets in the house, then I’ll be encouraged to eat it, but if there is nothing sweet in the house I can go without it just fine.
I love my bakery products, ice cream and candy bars but.....I have to remind myself how difficult it is to reduce sugar cravings, which stops me from eating any of that stuff all together.
I guarantee that if you will eat more salads, you will stop craving for sweet stuff. I eat sugary stuff only because I want, not because I have to. But I can easily cut it off close to 100% I don’t even use sugar with my tea or coffee.
I'm 64 5'10 173 and still pumping iron, I went from 205 to 173 and I now allow myself some peanut butter cups on the weekend. I actually break them up into crumbs and eat them slowly to enjoy them. Yes, it sounds funny but it has kept me from going back to my old diet of desserts every night and cereals, pies, cakes, cookies, ice-cream and brownies. But I only buy enough on Saturday morning to last 2 days . I eat mostly meat and eggs and milk and honey in my coffee.
@@nemesis8131Salad is another overpriced food that is almost useless for nutrition. Lettuce contains 95 percent water. Think about that when you buy Lettuce. When I buy hamburger it's basically all food and fat that are good for my body.
Support European or local organic bakeries in your neighborhood (real butter, raw sugar, no fake ingredients). The supermarket stuff is 99% modified, starch BS that will make you sick if you keep eating it.
@@nemesis8131 Unfortunately not true for me, I've done keto for over a year and i still have sweet cravings. Most recently it was chocolate milkshakes.
Also beware of labels that say "No added sugar", they are mostly worse than sugar as they contain other chemicals that are more glycemic (sorbitol, etc)
@@NoName88837 Yes, I'd go as far as saying that ANY label is bad, always go for raw, natural/unprocessed organic foods
How about sugar- free gum like mentos? Is it bad? Coz according to google it has xylitol. That' s why I' m currently usìng it. Coz I have demineralize teeth since last month after the removal of my braces.
Look for PUR gum has xylitol too
@@hazelnafsika5130 how do you know they're demineralised? I might have the same problem
@@seabreeze4559 the orthodontist who removed my braces told me.
My Favorite Veggies- Diced Lettuce, Cabbage, Black Olives, Bell Peppers, Diced Tomatoes, Onions, and Avocados, I don’t eat too Much Sugar
Love the honesty in your videos & the depth of critical thinking. And wit!
This is so insightful. I remember it was your video I watched that made me quit sugar years ago, no more puffness in face and eyes, beautiful skin, relaxed mood and feeling great, best decision ever and I'm so grateful for that. Thank you so much, Dr Berg 🙏🏻
Fantastic! I'm so glad to help!
@@DrbergHi, does this also include too much sugar derived from Dates?? natural sugars from good fruit? or simply added sugar to products, and sugar in tea/coffees.
Which video was that? I working hard to stop sugar 😭thank you
@a.williams10 which video is that? 🙏
@@Jessica-bb9rf Dr Berg has several videos on that but the one I saw first was about three years ago.
dr. berg your delivery is impeccable
Thank you so much!
Thank you Dr Berg. I am suffering from high sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure. I appreciate you educating us on the sugars in food and related to profit. May God Bless you! Have a Happy Mothers Day to All!❤🎉🙏✝️💐
honestly, i quit sugar complitely from my diet around 3 months ago. the first month i had headaches and felt strange. now i really really feel so light and my head is more clear. thanks DOC
I’ve nearly completely stopped eating bad sugars, no bread, cereals, cakes, beer etc etc, I’ve had two squares of 85% dark chocolate in the last two weeks and some salted crisps that’s it, my sleep is massively improved and general energy levels are higher. At some point I’ll enjoy a beer or something but for now I’m avoiding bad sugar, my body deserves a break
@@PeterRabbitWhatsup yeah i dont really crave anything now, i was eating a bunch of reeses cups before actually but im just going with healthier treats for now, for some reason i really want a krispy kreme plain doughnut though😂 i think in a couple weeks thatll be my first bad snack, dunno if they even have them here in france though
@@heroicsquirrel3195 Donuts are one of the worst things you can eat. That's why many Americans are so overweight. Peanut butter cups are better for you.
Me to. But I cheat on Sunday(10 or so chocolate chips)and I really miss egg noodles sometimes!
I had a cream fruit slice of cake 2 days ago. I just couldn't wait until my 30-day challenge was over by the first of the month. I used to do cheats only on weekends, but now I do it once a month. That includes popcorn, chocolate, and ice cream. I eat healthy pizza on the regular.
Weigh gain with a large amount of discarded candy wrappers in the trash is another go to hint
Happy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day was ages ago though
Can't you be happy every day instead of on a particular day? There is no happy days! Stop living in illusions.
Thank you, Wolfpack. These people are nuts. ❤❤
@@AbCd-lw5vs
Newsflash; not every country celebrates Mother's Day during the same month...
@@lcam9241FR, y r they so negetive
I am 63 years old Dr berg I like all videos I am diabetic thanks🙏
the digress part was just as good as the rest of the video, very informative! thanks Dr Berg.
I sent your video on multi dextrin to my nurses. Not one of them even heard of it. They thanked me so much. I have not had 1 sugar free soda since viewing it. Thank you. I also purchased Vitamin D 10,000 units with is it K3 right after watching your video.
Thanks for sharing , Doctor ! 🤗
You're most welcome!
Your sugar videos are always my favorite! As always, I am so grateful for your knowledge and time. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 thanks dr. B
Thanks Dr.Burg. another great video info. That I needed know. 😊
Started a healthy low carb diet & OMAD + weights&cardio about a week ago. I see massive improvements in my skin and my belly fat has almost completely melted away. More people need to see doc's vids. Sharing them with everyone I know!
Fantastic! Keep it up!
Thank you, Dr Berg. Excellent video 👍🏻❤
Thanks! Glad you found it so useful.
Wow, that is very telling! I am very concerned about nearly all these issues. Thank you!
I love it when you talk to the farmers we all need to grow our own food
Love how your videos are always so informative and helpful. Quitting sugar has been the best decision ever. Thank you, Dr Berg ❤😊
Thank you for the information ❤
You're so welcome!
Thank you Eric for your knowledgeable videos. I always learn something new
This is awesome information, thank you for sharing. 😊
This is one of the top best videos, especially with the digress! 👍🏿🔥🔥🔥
I'm so glad you like it!
8th sign is - you know you eat too much sugar.
Thank you Dr Berg for sharing another amazing video. May God blessed you and your family!
Thank you for this. Very helpful as always Doc
Glad to hear that! My pleasure.
Very nice & informative video.
Glad you liked it!
popped out after i ate cham cham and rasgula thank u 😇
Thank you for your sharing this ❤❤❤ Happy Mother’s Day
Thank u for making this information easier 2 understand. That does help me out personally to be honest🤦♂️✊.
Hi Dr. Berg. Thank you always for your wealth of knowledge ☺️. Kim-
Glad to help!
Dr Eric is not only a doctor but hes also a businessman, thx for the info doc much love from 8000+ miles away
I had been off of sugar for at least 3 weeks and noticed a huge difference. Recently I’ve been on a work trip and slipped, and noticed that I was sneezing more often and developed coldsores. I immediately had a hunch that it was related to increased sugar intake. This video confirmed that hunch.
Another great topic/video. Thank you
Most welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Blessings and appreciation from Sydney Australia .
And thank you so much from Perth Australia 🇦🇺🦘
Beautiful, peace 🕊 ful and blessed Mother's Day from Germany 🇩🇪 Love ♥️ and Light 🕯 Sabine and family..⚘️🌾🌷
To you as well 🌸
Dr Berg, anytime I have a conversation about health I ALWAYS recommend your channel. Your reveal about the danger of hidden vegetable oils earlier this year was a game changer for me and your regular updates on general health information are just fantastic. Keep up the great work.
This video is certainly an eye opener. Thank you for this very important information!
Glad you like the video. Thanks for watching!
Thank you Dr berg you have probably saved many peoples health and lives because of your information.
Glad to help!
That last revelation about 'anxiety' being linked to constant feelings of fight or flight and adrenaline is spot-on, and it's something I had never realized before. Despite being deeply invested in weightlifting, I was pretty clueless about my diet, especially when it came to consuming bread for carbs. Little did I know, white bread essentially breaks down into sugar, and it was this sugar intake that was triggering my adrenaline spikes and perpetual fight or flight mode. Almost 24/7, no less! After experimenting with fasting and later transitioning to a carnivore diet, I've managed to restore balance in my life. I'm now heavier, but more importantly, healthier than ever before. I've achieved a steady state of symbiosis and homeostasis. I feel clear-headed, focused, strong, and have regained control over my sleep patterns. My ability to concentrate has improved dramatically, all because I've significantly cut back on sugar. Huge thanks to Dr. Berg for shedding light on this! - A shoutout from a guy in his 20s, feeling better than ever!
If you struggle controlling your fight-or-flight response I highly recommend taking an ashwagandha root supplement.
@@Indylimburg I have and did sir. I appreciate your recommendation nonetheless! Thanks
For 2 months,...then take a break so Dr.berg says in another video look it up 😬
Thanks Doc your advice is highly beneficial. You explain things so easily that makes it understood by everyone. ❤
Very well explained
Thank you Dr Berg!!
You're welcome!
dr berg, let's publish the following topic: how to distinguish natural products from chemical ones: dairy products, eggs; coconut flour and many others
Don't get anything that's packaged or processed. Only farm direct
Be amish
@@fmcdomer Exactly. Its quite easy. If it has a label, don't touch it. Fresh, non-root veg and protein. Will save on groceries and can have a much smaller fridge.
Thanks for sharing such valuable information 💯
You're very welcome!
Insightful topic.Thank you so much Doctor Berg ❤
You're very welcome!
The video popped out after i drank a large ice tea, great❤😂
No one asked
Why do you go about making foolish comments and then liking them. I asked.
I listen to your valuable advice on a regular basis & I’m making big changes & I feel so much fitter
I just found out I have high cholesterol, prediabetic, low in iron saturation. First thing I was told is to avoid processed food. I have start changing my diet before it gets worse. Thanks for this video!
im starting to be a regular audience of dr berg's youtube 😊 thank you again, doctor!
Glad you enjoy my videos! Thanks for watching!
Those facts about corn and corn flakes are craaaaazy!!!!!!
I pay extra for gas for my pickup truck that doesn't have corn in it. That's how much I love my pickup truck. 😊 non - ethanol gas
Thanks for watching the video. Have a great day!
Thanks as always, sir.
Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms and Mother figures!
Dr Berg is the man as always.
I thought from the video clip icon you were going to mention skin tags as a sign of high blood sugars.
Dr Berg i sincerely can't thank you enough....your time, work, dedication, Patience.... everything you do for us.... it's WELL APPRECIATED! THANK YOU!
My pleasure!
1:43... "modified" corn starch...
Imagine the fields and fields, acres upon acres of corn you see while driving down highways...
Then imagine what that corn is absorbing from the Air and also what can and is being sprayed on said Corn... Oh WAIT, Squirrel !!
Appreciate your content Dr.Eric
Thank you very much for watching! Appreciate that.
Very grateful for your info Dr Berg.. Thankyou for educating us about the hidden lies in advertising also👍
I need urgent help please dr, ive got chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia and ive just about give up on life. Any diet tips or any words of wisdom would be great thanks
I've stopped eating sugar as a sweetener. Still using honey for coffee though. Looking at labels more closely also. Helps when you know what to look for.
Thanks for that Dr. B
Might wanna look into the effects of consuming hot honey, and what it does to the honey.
After reading many stevia natural sweetener labels I found one that has one ingredient that I use now. Many of them have glucose which is exactly what we no-sugar folks want! Hint: the big box of stevia sold at Costco has glucose. Don’t recommend that.
Cut the sweetness altogether, bro.
Sugar isn't that difficult to cut, but weening yourself with different sugar is just gonna drag it out.
Honey is still sugar. You are not doing anything beneficial by adding that "sugar: in your coffee.
I will not give up my coffee with honey and milk. 😂
Thank you for this potent information 🙏
No problem. Glad to share this info.
Thanks a lot Dr. Berg. I love you. From South Korea.
My sugar craving went away when I started eating more vegetables & fruit - I’m fuller and reach for the ultra processed sugars way less!
Most of the Fruits contain 80 % sugars. They are equally danger.
Fruit has sugar in it
@@questionauthority7377 natural sugar + fiber. They are not the same
The addict brain:
"I can't have sugars, so I'll replace them with these sugars. After all, I need my sugar in a sugar free diet somehow, right?"
@@questionauthority7377 fructose is different from refined sugar which is in simplest forms. Fibre are great sources of prebiotics to flourish your gut fauna.
Wow! 7,150% profit🤯
Thanks for another life-saving video, Doc.
You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful!
WOW !! Thank you so much for this information.
You're very welcome!
5. Chronic sinus problems
Most chronic sinus problems are caused by a fungus called Aspergillus that feeds on sugar.
4. Red or pink gums
Red or pink on your toothbrush after brushing could signify a mild case of scurvy or vitamin C deficiency. High sugar consumption blocks vitamin C.
3. Low testosterone
Low testosterone can cause erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and difficulty building muscle.
2. Susceptibility to infection
Too much sugar can weaken your immune system, making you more vulnerable to infection.
1. High adrenaline levels
Too much sugar damages the cell’s ability to make energy in the mitochondria. To compensate, the body produces more adrenaline.
Once again, saving lives with the truth.
Very glad to be of help!
Dr. Berg, more life-saving truth and thank you!
I learned a lot from you in the past years.
I had some of these before I watched this channel. Now, no longer. Thanks!!
No one asked
Hope it goes well AirFuzz.
@@thatguy9464 though you answered! 😎🙌
@@lcam9241 cheers 😀
Happy Mothers Day to Mrs. Eric Berg . And to all the other moms out there, human an fur baby moms as well ❤❤❤
Thanks for great info as always.
Oh that's wonderful, my pleasure.
Good article short and to the point.That’s what I like.
Dr Berg is my all time favorite😊
Happy Mother’s Day y’all!!! ❤
Thanks .. Happy mother day to you as well
Thank you Dr. Berg, love this breakdown!
Glad to hear that, have a nice day!
Doctor, how we can quit sugare addiction?
Here's a video that may help:
th-cam.com/video/v6hYXfg_uCQ/w-d-xo.html
Don't put it in your mouth
Dang! Sugar everywhere!
What an interesting info!
Basic and so important!
Glad you found it useful!
My favorite doc.
So, what I'm HEARING is: corn is killing us.
High fructose corn syrup, yea
Not in moderation it won’t
Just thinking 🤔💭 about it? It's addiction and here comes the video 🎥
No one asked
There are already a lot of videos addressing sugar as an addiction. Dr. Berg may even have one or 2. Check his playlists.
@@thatguy9464 ..im not telling to u.
@@Rchelle_YAHsdaughter thank you🌹
@@thatguy9464... I'm not asking u....nosy 😑.
I basically have all those problems, wish I'd seen this vide years ago. I'm now on testestoron from my doctor. Thank you for this.
Everyone needs to watch this video! Great information! Thank you, Dr. Berg.
Glad you like the information shared here. Thanks for watching!
Sugar is the number one enemy.
Is sugar replacement (stevia) a good thing to use? and also i'd like to ask an important thing. Drinking sweet drinks or smoking is associated not just with a habit, but with kind of a ritual, like when i go from work i usually take a drink to smoke with, and i find that it's not that much about wanting sugar or wanting to smoke, but about that ritual of it. How to break these rituals? because without them the day feels empty or incomplete.
The easiest way imo to replace bad habits is put a better one closer to the ultimate goal in it's place, even if it's not as enjoyable at first.
Baby steps, and be ok you may take a step backwards at times, just dust yourself off and keep moving forward.
So in your case, pick one break each day you take and just take a walk instead. It will probably be a little difficult at first, but muster through it. When you are completely comfortable doing that one walk, add a second walk on a second break and repeat until your ritual is now taking walks on your break.
I also replaced sugar with stevia like this and now the taste of sugar to me is acidic and metallic, kind of nasty frankly as it overpowers the sweetness. Now I'm even slowly getting rid of the stevia.
@@tradermunky1998 I also started getting just a little bottle of normal water instead of a sweet drink, so that makes the ritual stay but without sugar
@@lepersonnage371 Perfect!
I also smoked from the age of 14 till around 46 and also quit that using the same sort of method.
I first went high nic salts, very important to get over the cigarette hump. I started out only vaping in certain circumstances, using vape only in the car, or whatever, essentially setting aside a time where I would vape instead of smoke. The real high nicotine will over time make the craving for vape naturally be greater than a cigarette and I dumped the cigarettes. Then I slowly whittled down the nicotine level and went zero flavors, halving it each time I was comfortable.
After a halving I would vape ferociously, but it would always decrease and go back to regular vaping level and when I was comfortable I would halve it again.
Starting at 25 mg of nicotine I got down to 2 mg of nic salt. And then I had a day where I just didn't care if I vaped or not and just quit easily.
Took a few years, but I had failed so many times before and it was so much easier this way.
Stevia is fine. Here's a video that may help:
th-cam.com/video/Vj02pWPBJ6g/w-d-xo.html