Why Potassium Makes You Energetic

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    Timestamps
    0:13 What is the sodium-potassium pump?
    1:06 The definition of this pump
    1:28 What are electrolytes?
    1:40 The main goal of this pump
    2:04 The purpose of this pump
    2:34 The four primary functions
    3:23 What happens when you have low potassium
    5:33 What causes low potassium
    6:45 Why keto can cause a potassium deficiency
    7:59 What to do if you feel tired and weak on keto
    In this video, we’re going to talk about potassium and energy. Specifically, why potassium makes you energetic and why a potassium deficiency causes fatigue.
    The sodium-potassium pump is a pump in all of the cells of the body. Nearly 30% of all of the energy that is utilized from your body from the food you consume is allocated to this one pump in all of the cells.
    The definition of this pump: A mechanism for the movement of electrolytes through the cell membrane.
    Electrolytes are electrically charged chemicals or, in this case, the minerals sodium and potassium.
    The main goal of this pump is to keep sodium going out of the cell and potassium going in the cell.
    When you have different concentrations of electrically charged minerals inside the cell versus outside of the cell, you basically create a battery. The purpose of the sodium-potassium pump is to maintain an electrical charge so that the cell can act as a battery.
    The four primary functions:
    1. Supports neurons in helping the nerves transmit signals
    Low potassium symptoms:
    • Brain fog
    • Slow reflexes
    • Tingling
    • Numbness
    • Abnormal heart rhythm
    2. Works with calcium to help the muscles contract and relax
    Low potassium symptoms:
    • Fatigue
    • Cramps
    • Muscle aches/stiffness
    • Tremors
    • Constipation
    • Weakness
    • HBP
    3. To help the cell establish the correct pH
    Low potassium symptoms:
    • The body is more acid
    4. To help maintain fluid control
    Low potassium symptoms:
    • Swelling
    Potassium deficiency causes:
    • Dietary (not consuming foods high in potassium like leafy greens or avocados)
    • Diuretics
    • Vomiting/Diarrhea
    • Diabetes
    • Sugar/High carb diets
    • Stress
    • Keto
    * If you started the ketogenic diet and you feel tired and weak, you need to consume more potassium and sodium.
    Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
    Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. 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, and 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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  • @Imawhiteboard
    @Imawhiteboard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I'm 43 was just hospitalized for low potassium. It was scary. My heart was racing by BP was high I can't so week. They gave me sodium and sent me home. FEW HOURS later and I'm back at the hospital. They found a pe in my left lung. Now 6 weeks later in still suffering. My potassium dropped and I ate high potassium food and a supplement and I felt good again. This stuff is no joke people. Eating food for health is my new goal in life.

    • @susanauger3758
      @susanauger3758 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Holy!! What do you eat???

    • @Imawhiteboard
      @Imawhiteboard ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@susanauger3758 well back then i ate junk fast food and sugary food, now im eating salads and little to no sugar and i have lost 50lbs.... I drink lots of water as well

    • @mureelane78
      @mureelane78 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Wow... I'm 64 years old and I noticed that every time I've been in EMERGENCY, I was Low on Potassium and they gave me electrolytes. Thanks for the information. 🙏🙏🙏

    • @ivonnasercuchowa1361
      @ivonnasercuchowa1361 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      so glad you are better. So not sure if this is me but i have been feeling so weak, sleepy and my heart beats not fast but heavy that i feel like you can see my chest moving or head shaking. To day i felt the worst. I was so weak and dizzy i wasn't sure if im was going to pass out so i went to urgent care. My blood pressure was high 135/ 49 first, then 117/75, then 127/95 and the heart was going fast. I had the waves of feeling really weak and weird to feeling better. My potassium was 3.7 where range was 3.5 -5.1. And if you look at the numbers it docent look so bad but when you see the pic of the test you can see that 3.5 is far from the 5.1 and im just right by the 3.5. I really believe this is the problem. Doctors dont obviously. Thank you for sharing

    • @Imawhiteboard
      @Imawhiteboard 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ivonnasercuchowa1361 please go to the emergency room this is the best way and fastest way to get to the source causing your problem, i wish you health and wellness

  • @julieoelker1865
    @julieoelker1865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +466

    Dr. Berg, you saved me from diabetes. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

    • @thisorthat7626
      @thisorthat7626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Julie Oelker, you also saved yourself by following his advice. Congratulations!

    • @Carlhoek
      @Carlhoek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Me too!

    • @mangog8277
      @mangog8277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How? What did you eat or changed in your diet? I am doing the Keto 8 months now. Never had sugar cravings for sweet foods even before doing Keto, but my sugar is still high between 125 or 130 in the morning. I heard stress can cause this. If that is true I do have a lot of stress. I have lost only 17 pounds.

    • @NoPlace99
      @NoPlace99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mangog8277 do u do HIIT?

    • @mangog8277
      @mangog8277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@NoPlace99 No I just do a lot of walking. I run a lot too but since I finished my last marathon in Feburary before the pandemic shutdown, my muscles is still painful and cannot recover from it. But I push myself to still walk everyday. am 68 years old but try my best to still stay busy and active.

  • @ineedhoez
    @ineedhoez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    He is not lying!!! I just started supplementing with potassium (nusalt, pink Himalayan salt, and magnesium). I get about 3k of potassium in my water mix. In less than 3 days, I am getting up early, cleaning everything, and making my bed (never do unless sheet change day). It is amazing how over night everything had changed.

    • @ivonnasercuchowa1361
      @ivonnasercuchowa1361 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      i love your comment, it gives me hope :)

    • @turquoisoul
      @turquoisoul 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      May i ask the what ratios you use??

  • @silence6210
    @silence6210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +625

    This explains so much. By the way, I’ve lost 40 lbs in 8 weeks with keto, and fasting.

    • @durrdurius7205
      @durrdurius7205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Good job!

    • @rosier3260
      @rosier3260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      WTG!👏

    • @heyitsajiid
      @heyitsajiid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Congratulations!
      May I have an idea of your daily food intake, please?

    • @speedyflygirl3107
      @speedyflygirl3107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What do you mean, are you eating one keto meal a day and fasting the rest or are you doing 2 meals.

    • @silence6210
      @silence6210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Taou 45 chicken, bacon, veggies, plus supplements like vitamins, CLA, caffeine, cholin.

  • @Jihavoh777
    @Jihavoh777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Usually don’t comment, and regretfully too many times forget to like, but I wanted to say i really enjoyed this video

  • @dianemercier4831
    @dianemercier4831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    I can't thank you enough for the education you give FREE of charge. Invaluable!

    • @cynthiaanderson4231
      @cynthiaanderson4231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen ☝

    • @mr.objective6936
      @mr.objective6936 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This reminds me of a classic comedy movie from 2005.
      In “Borat”, he brags that Kazakhstan makes the highest quality potassium. In the world.
      In the movie, the hilarious national anthem also sings that.

    • @josehonoridez1085
      @josehonoridez1085 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      To me, the health education is valuable.

    • @woodrocknetwork7507
      @woodrocknetwork7507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In the UK Dr Berg would probably be struck off.

  • @Mcshanda
    @Mcshanda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +455

    Best doctor on youtube. Thank you ❤❤❤❤

  • @LP-fz5xm
    @LP-fz5xm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    Just learned about Na+/K+ pump in Neuron Membrane/Action Potential in my Anatomy class. Learning about the Nervous System. Thank you for tying it all together for me Dr Berg. Been listening to you for years.

  • @Cinder1987
    @Cinder1987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    It’s so true. Potassium makes you energized. I can be tired in the evening and when I have a huge green salad, (full of Potassium), I immediately get an energy boost. It’s really nice to experience this in the evening after you’ve worked all day.

    • @qaz-fi1id
      @qaz-fi1id 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm the opposite, I ate a kale, spinach and arugula salad for lunch and left work to go home and sleep, I couldn't keep my eyes open, been doing this dudes way for 7 weeks now but so tired all the time especially after eating.

    • @Cinder1987
      @Cinder1987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@qaz-fi1id Are you eating any protein or fat or salads only?

    • @suzanne7569
      @suzanne7569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@qaz-fi1id Same happens with me when I eat spinach. It may be the high oxylates, but it seems to affect my thyroid as well. Try low oxalate greens like Romaine or butter lettuce. I don't eat kale.

  • @gulagwarlord
    @gulagwarlord 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    I was having crazy heart palpitations for the past week since tightening up my keto diet and I started supplementing with Potassium and they improved greatly. You and Dr. Berry are the best!!! You both made videos on this within a few days... I get it now!

    • @shanhare76
      @shanhare76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What do you supplement with?

    • @gulagwarlord
      @gulagwarlord 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@shanhare76 It was the virus, crazy to look back on this comment. Nothing I supplemented worked to solve it completely. I had the shortness of breath, palps, neurological issues for about 8 months. It all kind of went away when I started getting more sunshine two months ago.

    • @SimplyFabLife
      @SimplyFabLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@gulagwarlord
      So lack of D vitamin may have been an issue here?

    • @jamesnguyen7069
      @jamesnguyen7069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gulagwarlord u had cv19?

    • @gulagwarlord
      @gulagwarlord 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jamesnguyen7069 Yep, pretty sure it was Covid. The original comment was from before it was even in the news at the beginning.

  • @merryandmagic2112
    @merryandmagic2112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I was having shortness of breath for the past month especially after drinking water but I realized every single time I had organic pomegranate juice and Pineapple juice (half a cup) my breathing improved instantly for an hour or so. Then I realized it might have something to do with potassium. I watched Dr Berg’s videos, got me some potassium supplements and that’s it, I don’t have severe shortness of breath anymore. I will continue taking this supplement.

    • @lifewithmargot
      @lifewithmargot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      what potassium supplement did you get?

  • @cgvagf
    @cgvagf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I feel like I'm always in a college lecture with Dr. Berg, he has such a wealth of knowledge for how the human body functions on so many levels.

  • @alfredharbas4373
    @alfredharbas4373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Being low on potassium has caused me many problems, but I`m learning. Thanks heaps for your help Doctor

  • @mission9195
    @mission9195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I did an 88 hour water only fast and didn’t eat particularly well after breaking it. Two days later I started getting little cramps in legs that got progressively worse. This is how I stumbled into the importance of potassium (I already knew about magnesium). I had to pay a small price to learn this knowledge, but in the long run I expect to gain huge benefits.

    • @nellim9239
      @nellim9239 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the ratio magnesium to potassium ? Thanks

  • @MiekaFastingWeightLoss
    @MiekaFastingWeightLoss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    Potassium the most important electrolyte. That has stuck in my head every since you said it months ago so I make sure I get it in especially when fasting. Glad to learn more about it. Thank you and have a great day 👊❤️

    • @allenmiller2071
      @allenmiller2071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      But how do you know your getting enough? You need 4700 mg every day.

    • @MiekaFastingWeightLoss
      @MiekaFastingWeightLoss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@allenmiller2071 I use the no salt and it has 640 mg per 1/4 tsp serving.

    • @headspaceaudio7745
      @headspaceaudio7745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@allenmiller2071 or eat a whole avocado. It's about 1000 mg of potassium give or take

    • @ultrafloss492
      @ultrafloss492 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you ever tried the snake juice recipe? It's basically a mix of potasium, magnesium and sodium salts.
      BTW how is your weigthloss coming along? Did you already lost what you gained from the vacation?

    • @Splassshhh1234
      @Splassshhh1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i drink lots of coconut water in am only....too many carbs after noon for me

  • @lorribondurant9217
    @lorribondurant9217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I just started listening to Dr Berg and I’m trying to eat a keto diet. This explains why I am so tired and feel so weak. Thanks Dr Berg. I ordered the trace minerals. Hope they help, plus I will increase my potassium and get some sea salt.

    • @ashdgee
      @ashdgee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dr Berg helped me and motivated me to go on a low carb diet. He’s worth listening to

  • @jilll4649
    @jilll4649 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Cream of tartar has a lot of potassium and you can mix it with water. You can but it in large packs not just spice size.

  • @heidiolson8704
    @heidiolson8704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love watching your videos and I love all the good info and the way you present it! Since I’ve added celery juice, which is high in potassium, I no longer have leg cramps, brain fog and headaches! My anxiety is also gone and water weight. Its been such a blessing!!

    • @prem.sagar.m
      @prem.sagar.m 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Celery juice recipe plz

    • @heidiolson8704
      @heidiolson8704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I just strictly juice celery with my omega juicer, first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Ive been doing this for almost a year now. Start slowly though cause your body will go through detox symptoms.

  • @susans3996
    @susans3996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I was low on potassium for the first time ever. Extreme fatigue and weak legs. Started taking potassium and it was amazing how quickly it worked.

    • @cheesemaker7270
      @cheesemaker7270 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      how much potassium did u take

    • @susans3996
      @susans3996 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cheesemaker7270 My doctor ordered a blood test then prescribed my potassium. Each person is different.

    • @susans3996
      @susans3996 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cheesemaker7270 My doctor ordered a blood test then prescribed my dose. Each person is different.

    • @susans3996
      @susans3996 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cheesemaker7270 My doctor ordered a blood test. Based on the results, he prescribed a dose. It is different for each case.

  • @matmadugreen3779
    @matmadugreen3779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You are brilliant. I lost 4kg in 4days with fasting. You are absolutely right about weight loss.

  • @Aurosteen
    @Aurosteen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for having the patience to use the board Dr. Berg! It makes much easier to understand 😊

  • @drewholloway5516
    @drewholloway5516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Love your videos especially on potassium. I started supplementing with 6000 mg potassium citrate daily and my energy and muscle mass has skyrocketed.

    • @henrikmadsen2176
      @henrikmadsen2176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Drew Holloway Really ... 6000 mg. daily ??
      And it affected your energy AND muscle growth?? I just had a blood measure of my potassium (K), at it was 4.6 (Moll/L), which is in the upper end of what is considered a normal range. I wonder if I could benefit from supplementing with potassium!? ps. Do you know your potassium-level from a blood test?

    • @henrikmadsen2176
      @henrikmadsen2176 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still supplementing with 6.000 mg potassium daily ??

    • @drewholloway5516
      @drewholloway5516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Henrik Madsen I sure am

    • @henrikmadsen2176
      @henrikmadsen2176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@drewholloway5516 I What supplement do you use??? If I were to supplement with that much potassium, it would be very costly here in Denmark. You still feel the effect you described in your initial post?

  • @veronicalifeuneditedrosari4093
    @veronicalifeuneditedrosari4093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Great video Thxs. lost 120lbs In 10 months on your plan. I thx the Lord for you everyday.

    • @mrscunningham6564
      @mrscunningham6564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Veronica life unedited rosario can you share details?

    • @veronicalifeuneditedrosari4093
      @veronicalifeuneditedrosari4093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mrscunningham6564 I did clean keto and omad. Nothing processed or from a can except tuna fish. No bacon or sausage. My fats were not that high because I let my body consume it's own fat.
      SW260
      GW160
      CW140
      Been on maintance for almost a yr.
      For maintenance i have increased my fats so i won't lose anymore waight.

    • @judyford2309
      @judyford2309 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Wow! That is so awesome!!!

  • @anakamhi7097
    @anakamhi7097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is so important for people with hypertension to know.

  • @InquiringMindsKnow
    @InquiringMindsKnow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If I could give 200 thumbs up I would! I am fascinated by this topic as well and have started to increase my potassium thanks to you Doc. Found your potassium supplement and what a game changer this all is. I was sleepy in the afternoons and now I feel like my eyelids are glued open. I have had a lifetime of deficiency. I have had a lifetime of muscle cramps. I have high blood pressure. I am very interested to see where I am in a year. Thanks again!!!!

  • @Boogie7910
    @Boogie7910 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was always tired no matter how much sleep I got and I could never figure out why. About a year ago I started supplementing with potassium citrate and it gave me an amazing energy that I never had before. I stopped being tired throughout the day for once. This shocked me because I was taking potassium to prevent cramps and I never heard or knew it having anything to do with increased energy. It's just something I noticed and I take it every morning now to give me a boost.

    • @contrarian717
      @contrarian717 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Helpful comment. Same story me. This still works for you?

    • @Boogie7910
      @Boogie7910 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@contrarian717 Yeah but to a lesser extent than before

    • @contrarian717
      @contrarian717 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Boogie7910 weird hey. Thanks

  • @princessconsuelabananahamm1571
    @princessconsuelabananahamm1571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I learnt the importance of potassium from you some time ago, very useful, thank you for teaching us more important information Dr. Berg.

  • @brentchristensen3546
    @brentchristensen3546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Keto and fasting is the holy grail of great health. Deficiencies are the blocker of success mostly. Thanks doctor for all your suggestions and effort!

  • @lionheart33
    @lionheart33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "INCREDIBLY INTERESTING" indeed...
    Ever since I've been following and watching your videos here on TH-cam, my life, physical and the inner feelings about myself have been very positive. Imagine knowing how to address low energy issues while working out, before it's confusing, Because nobody gave me guidance on these issues.
    Please don't stop teaching us Dr. Berg.

  • @zeilaporto9504
    @zeilaporto9504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Uau ! Cramps and fatigue, exactly what I needed to watch this morning. Have a perfect day D. Berg!

  • @kilyasova8063
    @kilyasova8063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much. I’m now in intermittent fasting. I started after your lecture. My insomnia gone. My husband also listening your lecture in Russian We can’t thank you enough. God bless you

  • @mourinho966
    @mourinho966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Damn I have a problem...addicted to this chanel

  • @oatscurry
    @oatscurry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I get a lot of my potassium from No Salt, a brand of salt substitute that's made solely from potassium citrate. I mix it in my salad and shake it, then add a nice fatty dressing and avocado. Definitely better that way. Remember, you need 4x the amount of potassium that you need of sodium, so be creative!

    • @helenlauer9545
      @helenlauer9545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you i will look for it.

    • @mangog8277
      @mangog8277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thankyou so much . Can you tell us where do you get this salt substitute from and what brand?

    • @oatscurry
      @oatscurry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mangog8277 Amazon; the name of the brand is No Salt.

    • @sandragodfrey5805
      @sandragodfrey5805 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know! Thank you

    • @charlieporch3181
      @charlieporch3181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also Morton has a salt that is half potassium.

  • @Maddie9185
    @Maddie9185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I was starting to feel fatigue and I read about potassium and salt. The doctor recommended cream of tartar because it’s high in potassium and sea salt in my water. Haven’t have a problem since. I don’t do it every day just when I feel fatigued which is not often.

    • @serenidadeable
      @serenidadeable ปีที่แล้ว

      que quantidade você tomava p favor ? e quantas vezes ao dia ?

    • @serenidadeable
      @serenidadeable ปีที่แล้ว

      @grogue, que quantidade ?

  • @lukeo4405
    @lukeo4405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love how he mentions the keto thing at the end, even tho he promotes keto he always explains the dangers that can arise

  • @Inksplash52
    @Inksplash52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is exactly what's going on with my feeling tired, heart palpitations, swollen ankles and out of it. I went to the hospital and they said my potassium was low so I been eating more greens with potassium

    • @marylouirick7316
      @marylouirick7316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Drink coconut water,beet root juice,eat banana 2 a day. No soda or fast food.

    • @Inksplash52
      @Inksplash52 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marylouirick7316 thanks will do

  • @Christymerferd
    @Christymerferd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I’m on strict keto and now taking 2 / 1,500 mg potassium tablets daily. Huge difference in energy! My doctor had no problem prescribing the potassium. Energy improved in 24 hours! You can buy potassium over the counter, but have to take a handful of pills to get the same amount. Keto diet has produced a 20 pound weight loss in 5 weeks.

    • @TheGodParticles
      @TheGodParticles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you have to eat with that supplement?

    • @RagdyAndy
      @RagdyAndy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheGodParticles why dont you just by lo salt? im sure its cheaper

    • @moiseechen
      @moiseechen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      which form of potassium? potassium citrate? was Rx required? [on keto for 18 months; always tired; take bulk potassium citrate; 1/2 teaspoon , 2x per day; still no improvement; and also use 'lite' salt which is half potassium chloride]. thanks.

    • @RizwanKhan_99
      @RizwanKhan_99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But the US drug association forbids manufacturers to make potassium supplement more than 90g per tablet/pill?? Which brand ru taking????

    • @contrarian717
      @contrarian717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Liver, kidneys??
      Why did our parents, grandparents work hard and didn't even know about this. Just ate normally

  • @judylee1860
    @judylee1860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm not showing up as potassium deficient, or at least not chronic. However, everything about me screams I am. Thank you.

  • @unwithering5313
    @unwithering5313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Could this be why I actually like the taste of Broccoli, Cabbage and Brussel Sprouts?

    • @headspaceaudio7745
      @headspaceaudio7745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Fruit used to be my junk food, now it's asparagus, bwockwee salads etc

    • @RiceNGravy
      @RiceNGravy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Jay Rev bwockwee. Bwahahaha! Nice!

    • @heyitsajiid
      @heyitsajiid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      The designer is God. Watch The Bible Project on TH-cam, and follow Answers in Genesis for more info.

    • @danakarloz5845
      @danakarloz5845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jay Rev 🥰 bwockeee 🤓😂

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could be the glyphosate in them?

  • @antonioperez7528
    @antonioperez7528 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    How you doing Dr. B. So grateful I’m on this journey with you all. Thanks Doc ☝🏾💙🤙🏾🌟🌟🌟🔥🔥🔥

  • @josephinelemian
    @josephinelemian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have been having so much leg cramps and weakness/dizziness ever since I started keto and IF... I went and got electrolyte supplement today, I haven't had any pain this evening, what a relief

  • @rochellecriddle4661
    @rochellecriddle4661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Drn Berg - you make difficult scientific medical concepts understandable, interesting, and so much fun, i am craving this medical learning stuff! Thank you!

  • @thuydao8945
    @thuydao8945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thousand thanks again. God blesses you and your family for your tirelessly caring for the well being of us.

  • @jorgecastro4309
    @jorgecastro4309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Ever since I've followed your content, I've learned so much...I do boxing and I'm in great health, never get sick cuz I want fruits and vegetables and this was very interesting since I do eat lots of avocados and make smoothie with kale, pineapple

  • @yodapadawan1825
    @yodapadawan1825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I learn more from one video of Dr. Berg than watching a full season of fast talking Dr. ZOO episodes on television

  • @KnivesTV
    @KnivesTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had beet leaves for the first time today. After that I went for a 2-hour walk. I should be a bit tired but no... and I still have energy to go. I'm feeling great!

    • @KnivesTV
      @KnivesTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Raw.

  • @LamonWillis
    @LamonWillis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    All Dr. Berg's topics are great. I've lost 30 pounds since the beginning of June 2021. I'm sure it is mostly water weight at this time, but soon when I can exercise, I hope to continue to my path to lose 136 more pounds.

  • @sansiaray777
    @sansiaray777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I always learn so much from every single video. Thank u for all u teach us here. Love u Dr. Berg 💕

  • @marjoriekelley4392
    @marjoriekelley4392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dr Berg, I very much enjoy your videos. They are informative, helpful, and easily understood. Thank you for always taking the time to produce these videos.

  • @NorthWoodMouse
    @NorthWoodMouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am glad it was a long explanation. I love your videos and they are infinitely fascinating to me! Keep up the amazing work, you are truly saving lives!

  • @snoopy1965
    @snoopy1965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks Dr. Berg for educating us. God blessings and love

  • @allenmiller2071
    @allenmiller2071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    I would love to see him produce a meal plan that shows you get enough potassium from that meal to meet the RDA requirement.

    • @melvinrexwinkle1510
      @melvinrexwinkle1510 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Allen Miller, he has in many videos.....it's 7 cups of green leafy vegetables per day

    • @allenmiller2071
      @allenmiller2071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@melvinrexwinkle1510 He would never get enough potassium from 7 cups of green leafy vegetables a day. You would also have to have 5 avocados also to meet the RDA requirement. I eat a large salad each day and according to Cronometer I only ended up with 1140 mg of potassium well short of the 4700 mg. If I include all the other foods I ate I come to 83% of RDA requirements. That meal plan also included a full avocado.

    • @streetsofgold6933
      @streetsofgold6933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Adding Potassium Chloride salt substitute will give you about 360 to 400 mg per tsp. Cream of Tartar and tomato juice is high in potassium. 1 cup of tomato juice has about 960 mg. I take in 1 tsp( which is about 1000 mg of potassium) of Cream of Tartar in 1 cup of tomato juice plus taking in at least 7 cups of leafy greens and other fruits and vegetables high in potassium like celery, coconut water, bananas, dates, etc.

    • @chadaitken5476
      @chadaitken5476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I think Dr Berg would say his 7-10 cups would get him there. But part of the problem is that most potassium supplements are only 100mg per pill bc of a small % of people who might overdose.
      Dr Berg does have his supplement powder. 1000mg per scoop. Thanks for the other suggestions.
      Getting this right plus the materials for your mitochondria is a large part of your cellular energy and overall health. 👍

    • @allenmiller2071
      @allenmiller2071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@streetsofgold6933 I have Cream of Tartar at home. I noticed that adding this to my Kefir Smoothies and other smoothies, I can increase my potassium intake substantially. Cream of Tartar is not that expensive either.

  • @RJ-fs3mj
    @RJ-fs3mj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks Dr.Eric for your wisdom and explanations that show how things work. Thats why I love your channel.

  • @nrossi1215
    @nrossi1215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Fascinating. Makes perfect sense.

  • @pooppy101
    @pooppy101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sodium potassium pump! Learned about this in my Anatomy class☺️

  • @antoniomoore5149
    @antoniomoore5149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You're the greatest dr. Berg, thanks for all that you do. I've been able to turn my health around for the good thanks to you

  • @ChauhanMSahab
    @ChauhanMSahab 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Kale has become an integral part of my eating lifestyle now, thanks to you Dr. Berg!

    • @ChauhanMSahab
      @ChauhanMSahab 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Carol Howard Oh I see. What about other cruciferous vegetables? I'm pretty comfortable with Kale though😄

    • @liamnicholson1945
      @liamnicholson1945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not even sheep will consume kale, a little bit is okay, sure, yet one really does not need a lot of vegetables, as for potassium, even just say some lemon juice is better .

    • @ChauhanMSahab
      @ChauhanMSahab 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@liamnicholson1945 How does Lemon give Potassium? Please throw some more light on this.

    • @alrivers2297
      @alrivers2297 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@liamnicholson1945 sheep and goats are very susceptible to oxalates and shouldn't eat those leafy greens. Some people are too, while others aren't at all. Sheep and goats can't eat avocados either.

    • @Symbolicliving
      @Symbolicliving 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Remember, Dr. Berg had a video recently about foods high in pesticides. Kale was #3 so go organic if possible.

  • @MegaBISP
    @MegaBISP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dr. You are the man. Single handedly helping people to live their best lives. Adding potassium to my daily supplements. Thank you

  • @MonikahGlamazon
    @MonikahGlamazon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lost 100 since February because of you. You changed my life. Thank you dr Berg... I have moved to a different country and I am having a hard time staying in ketogenic state... Please helpppp me to get back on track...

  • @nikolinarusev4279
    @nikolinarusev4279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this is amazing. I finally got an answer to why fatigue happened to me on a keto diet. I kinda knew it's becouse I didn't follow Dr. Bergs directions, so weakness and fatigue caused me to give up on the keto. And I was in for a month and never fell so good about myself and so much energy I'm my entire life, not even as a child. Thank you Dr. Berg

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @mariawelling4194
    @mariawelling4194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He's MAGNIFICENT!

  • @susand7241
    @susand7241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you
    for an intelligent way of looking at the body and health .
    doctoring differently ! Thank you.

  • @akultisgod5538
    @akultisgod5538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dr berg's youtube channel has literally changed my life.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to be of help!

  • @jennybeaubennny
    @jennybeaubennny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a fantastically perfect way to explain so we easily understand. Thank you.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      what is interesting is how long I had to study it to make it simple - days and many textbooks

    • @lee-theparagonofGod
      @lee-theparagonofGod 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We appreciate all your sacrifices Dr B.

    • @jennybeaubennny
      @jennybeaubennny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your followers, including me, are eternally grateful for all your hard work. You’ve touched and changed many lives for the better and the best part, you did it and continue to do it honestly, humbly, and with a great sense of humor. Thank you!!!

    • @theresaleong3147
      @theresaleong3147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Drberg GOd bless you for using your time n energy to educate us. We, common folks with no medical training are always grateful to you for teaching us in more simple language. I thank GOd also for the invention of smartphones n internet..beore all these we d imple g olks are just blurr.. blurr. PRAISE GOD!

  • @kristiea3897
    @kristiea3897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cook up those greens guys!! Rainbow and Swiss chard, beet greens!! Etc. Yummy 😋

  • @bobmester3475
    @bobmester3475 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Dr Berg! You always explain things so well. I have a tendency to have abnormal heart rhythms when my potassium goes low and your explanation explains exactly what I was seeing when I first went on Keto. I knew it occurred but didn’t understand why and now I do. Thanks so much!,

  • @dr.shazadkashem9021
    @dr.shazadkashem9021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful guides for staying healthy.again thanks a lot.

  • @terose5571
    @terose5571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How is one person sooo smart...love to learn about nutrition and the body from you Dr. Berg♥️

  • @christieoquin0045
    @christieoquin0045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I can tell in a heartbeat (pun intended 😅) if my potassium level is weak bc I’ll have heart palpitations all throughout the day. When I consistently add in Dr. Berg’s electrolyte powder to my diet, I have zero palpitations!!! Thanks for your wealth of knowledge, Dr. B!!

    • @michaelaoun3723
      @michaelaoun3723 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      do u use one scoop a day i just started today with the lemon rashberry electrolytes and i dont like the taste

    • @christieoquin0045
      @christieoquin0045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      michael aoun yeah I do one scoop a day in the mornings. I put a scoop in a 40oz water bottle to help tone down the intensity of the taste. Maybe you could try that. 😊

    • @michaelaoun3723
      @michaelaoun3723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank u

    • @michaelaoun3723
      @michaelaoun3723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how long it took after starting your scoops the heart calmed down

    • @christieoquin0045
      @christieoquin0045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      michael aoun literally within a couple of hours I wouldn’t notice any. When my potassium is low, I may have several an hour. I’ll do 7 cups of spinach and avocado (and protein powder for flavor) in a shake for extra potassium later in the day and Dr. Berg’s powder in the morning and it clears it up.

  • @lf7065
    @lf7065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Vegetables have the perfect balance between potassium and sodium! ☺️

  • @jacobb7628
    @jacobb7628 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this guy I really do and I love the way he explains and teaches.

  • @monaelisemuhammed4316
    @monaelisemuhammed4316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks dr. Berg 😊😊❤❤👍👍
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and educating us ❤❤❤

  • @randyebastian8186
    @randyebastian8186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dr. Berg, thank you for your important videos. They have made a real, positive difference in the way I look at healing and healthy living. Besides the actual foods which are good sources of potassium, which supplement is better: potassium citrate or potassium gluconate and what strength?

  • @merima333
    @merima333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You help me understand what I did not know, thank you

  • @arlenegojocco7518
    @arlenegojocco7518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video is excellent!!! So detailed. So informative!!! Thanks so much Dr. Berg!!! It's making sense to me now what is happening to me!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're most welcome! Glad you found it useful!

  • @mzp57
    @mzp57 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks to you dr. berg, i am now taking better care of myself and juicing high potassium organic greens, etc. in the morning with a little sea salt to help me get the six cups of leafy greens/day. i eat greens and other veggies too during the day, but struggle to eat six cups, so this is how i do it for now. i enjoy your videos and hope you continue making them. you help a lot of people.

  • @lawdogwales5921
    @lawdogwales5921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That was interesting. It was like a medical school lecture.

  • @kentlimleong75
    @kentlimleong75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    thank you.
    thank you,
    Thank you Dr berg. God bless you and family happiness. love this video super much.

  • @thuywu2304
    @thuywu2304 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent explanation, i love the way you lecture, it's very informative, concise,and easy to understand. Thankful dr Berg. ❤

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Appreciate your kind message, very glad it helps!

  • @AngelicHarmony444
    @AngelicHarmony444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was an awesome, easy to understand explanation. Thank you!!

  • @gallakochar4245
    @gallakochar4245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    ⛳️Whenever, I watch Dr. Berg’s videos.. I have more compassion for the poor people around the world, who don’t have access to this education even it’s free.. 🙏🏻
    May the whole world be Healthy & Happy! 🙏🏻

  • @juliescesar
    @juliescesar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Potassium and sodium the dynamic duo, Batman and robin ain't got nothing on them!!

  • @adahmarilao308
    @adahmarilao308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, very helpful since I am a hypokalemic for 16yrs now. I understand much better the role of potassium in my body.

  • @juliachesters5042
    @juliachesters5042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Dr Berg love your videos!
    The facts, illustrations and your clear teaching always supportive and encouraging. 🙂

  • @melissahouse1296
    @melissahouse1296 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    YEP it was incredibly interesting & important. Stellar video as usual : )

  • @whitevoodooman7276
    @whitevoodooman7276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This has changed my life the potassium thing . Truely lol god bless dr berg as this is real and works
    Lower your salt and sugar and up your potassium . Squash'es and greens

  • @coryd2668
    @coryd2668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This information is definitely a life saver!! I need more potassium!!

  • @alievskayatamara
    @alievskayatamara 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dr Berg. You are the best. Video absolutely amazing. Thank you so much.

  • @hanknelson3231
    @hanknelson3231 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Potassium is inside the cell, sodium is outside. If sodium is low you lose the gradient necessary to pump the cell and potassium begins to level off in the cell until there is equalized potential . So if you are low in sodium you lose potassium. Sodium on the other hand is lowered or stored easily by the kidneys. You actually take stress off the kidneys by having good salt levels.

    • @TheJimmyswe150
      @TheJimmyswe150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yup I feel so much better when I add more salt to my diet even if its table salt, stronger and more energy

    • @georgiosladas3106
      @georgiosladas3106 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So would be better, to add a supplement with both electrolytes together ? Sodium and potassium.

    • @hanknelson3231
      @hanknelson3231 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@georgiosladas3106 Veggies and/or cream of tartar with Himalayan salt.

    • @georgiosladas3106
      @georgiosladas3106 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hanknelson3231 thanks.

  • @sunspark-vc5eq
    @sunspark-vc5eq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, amazing doctor! I learn a lot from you!

  • @stevecooper3010
    @stevecooper3010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Again really appreciate how you explain and share your knowledge

  • @sylvestercoffee7212
    @sylvestercoffee7212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well I sometimes can't understand why I'm feeling so tired. Maybe I need more potassium rich foods. I have noticed that when I have scrambled eggs with spinach(cooked in coconut oil) I feel better.

  • @gildasgrime7808
    @gildasgrime7808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That was a great vid' - possibly your best. I prefer to get my potassium from organiic avocados and organic bananas ( I know, I know).

  • @thuywu2304
    @thuywu2304 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    DrBerg is the best Dr on you Tube .I admire him as a Hero in medical area.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Appreciate your message, thanks for the support!

  • @susanlewis8342
    @susanlewis8342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this, you are saving my life one video at a time 💜💜💜🌷

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most welcome! Happy to help!

  • @whatamievendoinghere5804
    @whatamievendoinghere5804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I bought potassium citrate and then read that used in excess you can have a heart attack? How do you know if you’re lacking and what amount to consume to avoid, ya know..death?

  • @RagdyAndy
    @RagdyAndy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    longer more detailed videos are much better. please do more of them

    • @SuperLawz
      @SuperLawz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like the short concise ones as I can then move on to his next one!

  • @victoriamanley9961
    @victoriamanley9961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Dr Berg. You seem to be saving lives and at least helping to save health!

  • @David_Watts
    @David_Watts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    EXCELLENT video..well done, Doc! Good flow, straight to the point, perfectly placed emphasis. Really enjoyed it..👍

  • @HeadPack
    @HeadPack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dr Berg, could you do a video on potassium sources? I'd be particularly interested in those blends of sodium chloride and potassium chloride. I'm seeing these on sale as 'salt to manage blood pressure'.