7 Things that Damage Kidneys (and 5 Big Fat Lies) -2024

[@farrellteam2927]

My dad had pre-diabetes and ask the doctor if that was a concern. He replied with "nah, eventually everyone gets high blood sugar with age". This lead to diabetes of course. My dad was sick of the weight gain and daily insulin injections. I told him to start by cutting out sugar and carbs. Well, within 3-4 months, he lost a ton of weight and he is no longer diabetic. The medical industry is clueless

[@DemocracyManifest]

I'd say more corrupted than clueless, something reeks in healthcare and it's driven by the mighty dollar signs

[@NineInchTyrone]

Same guys as pushed Covid lies

[@alos18]

They want to keep people sick. Otherwise docs and big pharma will be out of business

[@BartimasMaximus1]

Yeah, sometimes it almost seems like they are trying to kill you slowly, while draining your bank account.

[@sperosversis3678]

No, they want to keep their shareholders' returns healthy... not us.

[@goldprogoldpro7809]

these destroy kidney function : 1 high blood sugar, 2 chronically high insulin levels, 3 uncontrolled high blood pressure, 4 taking anti-inflammatories on a daily basis, 5 consuming Tobacco in any form, 6 drinking too much alcohol on a continuous basis. 7 eating or drinking a high oxalate diet. Thanks so much for all you and Neisha do.

[@esther.f.g]

thank you

[@ดอกไม้-อ3ณ]

8 Taking too often of pills that contains calcium carbonate.

[@keylanoslokj1806]

What kind of anti-inflammatory

[@jenmiller9104]

@@keylanoslokj1806 Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Celebrex etc

[@ploppy193]

What about nicotine gum?

[@KaygisizMert]

I've been diagnosed with stage 3 ckd last year, and doctors told me to stop exercising and eat plant based cauliflowers and stuff, no meat, no salt etc. And with months my blood results start to come out even worse everytime. This year at one point I stopped their recommended diet and gave up. I started eating meat similar to keto but that defined, low on carbonhyrade high on protein on a casual level, started light exercises walking, swimming, yoga level and my last blood work came out way better than when I was following the so called renal diet.

[@natalieholsinger6571]

I know you posted this comment about a year ago but if you have the time, I’d like to hear how you’re doing. I’m stage 3 CKD and nothing has helped! I keep being told by Dr’s that carnivore diet will cause my proteinuria to get worse. I’m overall healthy. No other issues. I was just born with urinary reflux that caused kidney scaring and pregnancies made it worse.

[@Mary-fn5rl]

This sounds like me. Numbers were getting worse so I went on the keto diet,anxious to see if the numbers change for the better. Younhave to know your own body. I feel much better since on the keto. Will let you know cuz I have a stone now

[@Montenegro651]

@@natalieholsinger6571 hey Natalie, how are you doing? Any change?

[@bluzedogg]

@@natalieholsinger6571 I got a new doc at the Veterans Administration Hospital and I had improved my kidney functions from stage 3 to Stage 2 and he did not freaking mention it to me. I called in to find out for myself and was pleasantly surprised I mean I was thrilled that I had done this for myself eating carnivore /Keto/ keto vore. if I had followed the instructions of modern-day docs, I'd still be stage 3 if not stage 4 looking at dialysis. big Pharma wants us sick and this is about all the proof you need.

[@linneaweilacher8939]

@kaygisizmert @Natalieholsinger6571 ... my step-dad went into kidney failure due to a medication he was told he needed for a whole year. At the end of the year I was so concerned because he did not look good and felt the need to be near a bathroom at all times. He too was given a kidney dietitian.... but he didn't follow her instructions. Instead he eats keto carnivore and to his doctors surprise went from stage 3 to stage 2 kidney failure. He has been eating this way ever since. He eats some vegetables and on occasion he still has ice cream.

[@luvfunstuff2]

My Dad doubled his kidney function when I got him eating a keto diet. (Low carb/sugars, high healthy fats) His nephrologist (in Missouri) was *thrilled* and baffled at the same time. He'd never seen such a reversal before. He asked what my dad was doing so he told him keto. The doc said he was definitely going to share this info with others. I was so proud of my dad for doing it and teaching a doctor this valuable info that could improve others' lives & save many from suffering needlessly. (Edited to clarify the basic understanding of what a keto diet is)

[@vister6757]

Yet we read that eating too much protein damages the kidney. Now we know it's not necessarily true. Thanks!

[@joycepremila]

Wow

[@kimora7964]

I just can't believe this what I'm reading...its amazing...wow

[@tinasyoga]

Keto 7 years, high school weight, cured eye issues, ( other things as well) vegan keto

[@kimora7964]

@@tinasyoga hi Tina...I had no idea there was such thing as vegan keto. Hey, are you able describe in detail any other health benefits please?

[@joannamarquis2705]

When my husbands kidneys started showing decline, the dietitian insisted he stop eating protein, he went on to develop full blown kidney failure and has been on dialysis for 10 years. I was told to take high amts of ibuprofen and proton inhibitor, even though I didn't have heart burn or excessive pain from metastatic breast cancer. If I listened to that (from my primary Dr.) I would be dead now. Instead I am cancer free, diabetes free and feel like I'm 30 yrs old again, I am 70 now.

[@JoseantonioInfantesanjorge]

Hello Please i need urgent help i been waching Hundreds videos i dont know what to eat!I have 36 years old,i had kidney desease 8 years transplanted and 3 Years on dialisis can i reverse my own chronick desease with Keto diet?Please Help me someone God Bleesyall 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@HoneyDrake]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@Misssunshine6767]

I have similar situation what do you eat how do you manage everything

[@tomjones2348]

You were smart.

[@mattiesful]

Joanna, I'm in a similar situation history breast cancer, chemo, aromatase inhibitor now and would love to know what diet you follow and what you did to feel great now. Just learned I may have early kidney disease and am petrified. thanks.

[@amycoffin826]

I was diagnosed with second stage kidney disease. This shocked me because I had no idea what caused it. I did some reading and research and found that Wellbutrin, which I had taken for years, can elevate creatinine blood levels. I gradually went off the Wellbutrin and my creatinine levels completely changed with no sign of kidney disease. When I reported to my nephrologist what I found out and did, she got angry and practically threw me out of her office. (?????) I got over this as I had "cured" myself.

[@CatouMilou]

Were you surprised? Incompetents don't like to be found out.

[@princessgreen726]

She is a fool

[@gloriadematos2764]

She got angry because she visualized that you would no longer contribute to fatten up her bank account.

[@vmaxmuscle5612]

That proves these doctors all know what they are doing

[@SusieQ156]

Unprofessional

[@keithcuret2279]

I've been on a dirty carnivore diet for about 9 months. Lost 35 lbs, elevated triglycerides...gone, trigger finger gone(inflammation). Reduction in general inflammation. And you were a big influence...Thanks

[@fredost1504]

Does dirty carnivore mean you dont bathe while on carnivore diet? LOL. Couldnt pass that one up.

[@Woof728]

Is this basically a KETO diet?

[@williammitchell3707]

Keto is the new buzz word. The Adkins is the same type of diet.

[@mrgotan]

@@williammitchell3707keto is high fat, atkins is high protein.

[@jimbojones2457]

Love your work Dr! 11 months ago i was morbidly obese at 130kgs (286.6lbs). I had so many chronic symptoms: kidney pain in the morning (toxic kidneys from being pre-diabetic), fuzzy vision, heart palpitations, chronic inflammation, achilles tendinitis, knee arthritis, swollen prostate, dermatitis and the list goes on. I started keto and intermittent fasting OMAD (one meal a day) and within just a couple of months all my symptoms started disappearing. Now 11 months later i have lost 25kgs (55lbs) and slowly dropping as i have hit a plateau and i feel like i'm 20 again! I'm 44 years old. ALL....i repeat, ALL my chronic symptoms i was having are LONG GONE!!! My fasting glucose went from 6.5 to 5.2! My A1C is within normal levels and triglycerides are 0.7. My blood work has never been so good, ever! I am so fit and healthy that i've never felt like this before. I ride a mountain bike and i do up to 80kms (50 miles) on a ride. I will NEVER go back to carbs and sugar and grains! They are literally POISON for your body! Over time not overnight. Of course i have my cheat days but they are far and few between. Because i don't feel the need to go back to my old diet. Sometimes i just want to eat a pizza or Korean fried chicken. But because of the shift of balance i have created for my body, it has almost zero impact on me when i eat pizza or other unhealthy things because it rarely happens. It's all about balance....and i have strongly shifted my body's balance to the healthy side! Dr. Ken Berry, i thank you from the bottom of my heart for making these videos to educate people around the world and get them healthy! We need to shift our cultural beliefs and get back on the healthy horse! Cheers from Australia.

[@sandychandra3222]

Love it I’m losing 60 lbs by next April on fasting and no carbs 🎉

[@xylmorph8297]

I'll bet that RealGood foods will come up with a Korean Fried chicken dish-- I can't wait! Their tacos are awesome

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Just also remember to ditch All the seed oils! Very the Hell Unhealthy as the Omega 6 is so prominent!! Use olive or avocado oil instead!!😉

[@gwens5093]

I have heard that the protein sparing diet for a week or more can jump you out of a stall.

[@workingrich8464]

When you hit a plateau in weight loss you should donate blood. Takes about a pound away and your metabolism must rev up to replace the blood.

[@brandykenoly6532]

These doctors don't like to be challenged. I got one that got rid of me for respectfully questioning something about my health care. I just go to them when I need to and take what I learn from you guys here on YT and apply what's best to my needs. Thanks for this info. It's life saving ❤

[@phoenixaz8431]

They've been told all their lives how great they are, if you're not a sycophant and expose how dumb and ignorant they are, they tend to not appreciate that!

[@boink800]

Dr. Jason Fung is a kidney doctor -- seeing the same problem over and over, got Dr. Fung involved in healthy eating.

[@armadillotoe]

Dr. Berry and Dr. Fung saved my life. I wish I would have had this information 60 years ago.

[@mattmcg0verndotcom]

@@armadillotoe same. Totally changed my body, my quality of life, and my life expectancy. Better late than never! It took me forever to shift from 50g carb keto to ketovore and I’m so glad I did. I feel like I’m aging in reverse

[@riverunner9978]

Intermittent fasting and keto saved my life . Thank you to these Drs.

[@RepublicOfWesternCanadaNOW]

@@mattmcg0verndotcom can you please share with me what you eat in a day? And what you do? I'm a 32 year old male that has had some decent success with Keto and intermittent fasting with balancing my blood sugar but one issue with it is that it's so hard for me to gain weight on it. I'm too skinny as it is and really struggle with weight because of poor digestion probably due to a weak liver from drinking, partying and eating so unhealthy. The past few years I've made so many positive changes and dont partake in those destructive behaviours any more, but I just wish I could gain weight. I'm really struggling on Keto, I feel great on it but I quickly get too skinny.

[@russgould707]

@@RepublicOfWesternCanadaNOW I have the same problem on keto. I quickly get too skinny.

[@caressegillingham610]

My husband’s kidney function improved doing keto. We now are doing carnivore. My husband has gone from diabetic to diabetes-free. I’m looking forward to his next blood test to see how much his kidney function has continued to improve! We love watching Dr. Berry’s videos. We learn so much!!

[@Seniorpatron33]

Can you please .list atleast his daily food intake what is it?so I can copy

[@caressegillingham610]

@@Seniorpatron33 2 meals a day, 16/8 intermittent fasting, meat, chicken, eggs, some fish; salad; low carb green veggies, Coffee; water. Saturated fats as well as olive oil and avocado oil, various vinegars.

[@GoExperimental]

What had it already improved from and to if you don't mind me asking?

[@muskratpartner5543]

How did kidney test come out

[@luvfunstuff2]

That's fantastic to hear! Congrats! Please share an update on his kidney numbers. There are folks here that need more convincing & encouragement.

[@iMacEagle1]

Thank God. That you are here on YT. You help me everyday with new content. 😊

[@Jezze2]

I am an RN with a master's degree in nutrition. I can attest that all these things were taught in nutrition classes in the 1990's. I believed all these fallacies until I began researching keto diets a few years ago because I was becoming obese and no amount of calorie counting helped and I had several patients who had lost weight and become healthier on keto. Tracking down research articles and framing searches for the correct topics can be an arduous task, so it was taking a while. Then I found a treasure trove of research articles (this channel) that were right on point!! Thanks Dr. Berry! In the last year I have lost 70 pounds on carnivore. My ulcerative colitis has been silent, my eczema is getting better. I tried adding a few keto-friendly home garden vegetables over this past summer, but I had problems with regaining weight, eczema got worse in spite of spending more time in the sun... Long story short, I'm back on full carnivore.

[@jbissainthe]

Do you have a Facebook account? I’m very intrigued with what you shared. I would love to pick your brain and discuss some of the things you mentioned.

[@Jezze2]

@@jbissainthe No, I deleted it years ago.

[@jbissainthe]

@@Jezze2 , that’s bad. I’d like to reach to you and discuss your meal plan. Anyway, I wish you continued success:-)

[@michelleduncan9965]

Same here Jezze. Full carnivore is the ticket. It's been a challenge for me, because I was trained to be a carb addict by a carbo-holic parent. But now that I am learning to eat carnivore, it's SO, SO, SO WORTH IT.

[@michelleduncan9965]

IT'S GREAT THAT YOU DELETED YOUR FB ACCOINT YEARS AGO. I DID TOO!!

[@lindaa2437]

I've been very low carb & low oxalate for about a year and a half. My asthma is gone, eczema totally cleared up, I'm off of insulin now, was able to lose over 80lbs without much exercising (I'm disabled.) Even my severe arthritis has improved. All of my labs were checked regularly and everything is excellent & improved. This is the only study I need to prove to me that low carb works. My study of one has converted me for life. THANK YOU, DR BERRY!!!

[@Woof728]

If you want to take a natural anti-inflammatory, take turmeric! It's miraculous. For my arthritis, I started taking 1 tsp in cold water with a pinch of black pepper for absorption. It's kind of bitter but you can use some stevia. Try to use organic. If you don't like the powder try Qunol 1,500mg capsules. It's kind of pricey but has no taste. Wish I had taken it a few years back when my German friend recommended it to me. I'm very sensitive to meds so couldn't handle the anti-inflammatories that my doctor prescribed. Thank God for turmeric!

[@fltommy8261]

As an American that doesn't seek financial assistance and can't afford regular check ups thank you for the much needed information. This video will help motivate me to keep my sugar down and I now know what oxalates are. Thanks doc

[@bigogarland7325]

Dr. Berry. I was diagnosed with a 7.7 A1C, I went back for my three month follow up and I am happy to report my A1C is now a 6.1. I want to thank you so much for all you do. I am still going keto/carnivore and plan to for life. My Doc told me to keep doing what I was doing. You saved my life.

[@scoobtoober2975]

Good deal. Dr's need this type of education and update. Not the basic medical treatment. But this newer info on low simple carb way.

[@oneandatwo]

I had a hit and miss with very high sugar levels when I first found out about my type 2. Even still, because I regularly take Ceylon cinnamon, my A1C level was an amazing 6.0 right out of the gate. Ceylon cinnamon is reported on Wikipedia to remove excess insulin from the blood too!

[@crstna10]

@@scoobtoober2975 I can attest to this, because I work in the medical field. In regard to western medicine, the physicians do not want the knowledge, and they do not wish to impart this knowledge to their patients, because they know it’ll put them out of business. Their goal is to continue the ancient way of thinking so that they can keep their patients alive but ill enough to continue to return to them for “treatment.”

[@CARPB147]

I'm 72. In November I had an A1C of 7.3. Doctor wanted to put me on drugs. I declined because I was going to South America until April (to avoid winter in the northeast). This May I got re-tested and my A1C was now at *4.8* . No drugs. Very simple and painless. My plan: Cut sugar, bread, white rice, alcohol, and even pasta and potatoes, and then see what happens. I didn't starve myself either. Used to eat once a day. Now 3 to 4 times. Best if within an 8-hour window. 70% of the job relates to the "spoon." 30% is increased activity. At 5'10" I went from 213 lbs to 160. Just happened pretty naturally.

[@bigogarland7325]

@@scoobtoober2975 I don't fault these Doctors. Science is always changing. Drs use to believe that leaches were a cure all but yes, the more we tell them our success stories without the meds, the more they will believe. Can't argue with result unless you are my wife who was a nurse and still only believes in big pharma even when I get the results and she doesn't. It reminds me of Shawshank Redemption. Some people are so comfortable with their shackles, they prefer to be shackled. I want the truth because it sets me free.

[@rudolflukoss7704]

Yes, I lost my one kidney in 1972. By the time the specialist got to me, the kidney according to him was dead, so it was far safer to remove it. My one and single kidney remaining is doing good. The one that died was full of Calcium Oxalate buildup. I was 25 years old back then.

[@holycow92883]

Oh, my word! I'm so glad you are doing well!

[@thilton24]

What's it like to live with one kidney

[@linmal2242]

@@thilton24 Did have a kid at high school with only one, Was a champion runner !~

[@thereserivera7691]

Yep I have calcium oxalate kidney stones-- totally avoid oxalates& my favorite veggie is spinach, which has the most oxalates. I used to put spinach in everything-- almost daily. NO MORE

[@MiriamWalcott]

@@thilton24 my dad was in his 60's when he found out that he was living with only one functioning kidney. The other was probably damaged sometime when he was a kid. He died of a heart attack at 89.

[@dr.davidmiller6682]

My GFR was 58 in Aug of 2022. A level of 50 begins stage 1 CKF. I was also dx’d with a tumor on my left kidney and a cyst on each kidney. I’d abused alcohol episodically for many years. After stopping drinking and going keto, my GFR raised to 78 in a year, a 35% increase!

[@PS-qn4oz]

Is that good or bad? You're worse now?

[@pokeitwithastick7869]

@@PS-qn4oz A level of 50 begins stage 1 CKF.GFR raised to 78 good

[@integinteg9222]

@@PS-qn4oz good

[@cindyhesse5196]

Do you still have the cyst? I'm told I have a cyst in my kidney.

[@EminiMagic]

​@cindyhesse5196 Cysts on kidneys are very normal. We all have cysts. And 50 egfr does not mean ckf. Ckf is eGFR 15.

[@maryloumader-pipia9698]

I have lost 87 pounds in about 15 months. I have followed your program and I am so happy with my state of health. Thank you. BTW I am a retired scientist, totally enjoy my life on Following this program.

[@susanray8515]

Need more doctors like this guy.....

[@noninoni9962]

My grandmother lived until she was 94.. he died of "no particular disease or problem, her body just wore out," according to her physician... She ate all the things that so-called "experts" said were bad for you... Growing up and living in the Depression Era, just about everything was cooked in lard or butter, and they ate cheap -- organ meat and made meals such as Liver & Onions and Scrambled Eggs & Brains, and Fried Chicken Livers and meals made out of hamburger, like Meatloaf and Chili. When we visited, she'd cook our favorites, Fried Chicken and Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (from pan drippings), Fried Corn, Fresh Green Beans cooked with a wallop of Bacon Grease, and fresh Salads with homemade Roquefort (Bleu Cheese) dressing... She loved her twice or three times daily Coffee, and sipped all day on her favorite diet drink, Tab, and enjoyed a few Bourbon & Coke's for daily Happy Hour, and smoked cigarettes till she was 80. One thing she never ate was "Fast Food" or deli meats (other than KFC or Chinese Takee Outee when she got too old to cook for everyone)..."They were too expensive to waste money on," she'd say... So, I know where I got my eating so-called "bad eating habits" from, and I'm healthy with low BP, now in my senior years.

[@linmal2242]

Some people just have good genes; a particular body resilience to the ravages of modern diets! Like me and mine !

[@ReganRose3]

@@noninoni9962 it's best to get your meet locally raised

[@lindaknox5047]

I didn’t know your grandma but I love her anyway. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@hamnful]

Sounds like my mom who lived to 95. She cooked and never ate fast food or even ate out of a can.

[@nowandthennn]

My aunt lived to be 97 . She smoked until she was about 83 . She died of just old age . She ate small amounts , but ate whatever she wanted .

[@rjreddenbaker4351]

Carnivore has given me a new lease on life at 52. Started in late Feb '22 after Bells Palsy episode in January at 270lbs with a 45 inch waist. 4 1/2 months later I'm at 195 with a 32 inch waist! Like I said - a new lease on life.

[@hadavisjr]

This news is so great to hear!!!

[@klausmkl]

I had 48 waist, mine is 32 now, kept it too, 5 years, keto all that time

[@tamarap4201]

Wow‼️. Your words are soooo inspiring!

[@DemocracyManifest]

Nahh man, 45" down to 32" in 4 1/2 months?? Not possible.

[@rjreddenbaker4351]

@@DemocracyManifest It was a touch over 5 months and it really happened. Check out the Dr Shawn Baker podcast. He invited me on there with him to tell my tale last week.

[@jingayzvi637]

You're the very first Doctor that talks about this and i really appreciate...😊

[@penelopemaynard9016]

I've had three lithotripsies and 12 horrendous, ineffably agonizing kidney stone events, I've bounced from ParkAvenue Dr to 5th Avenue Dr in Manhattan ... then my sweet,smart nephew discovered KETO and told me about it and about you. For 3 years I haven't touched all the improper human foods that I didn't think I could live without and my entire life has changed, all for the better, way, way better. Additionally, I haven't had a kidney stone since! I love my nephew, and I love you, Dr. Ken Berry. God bless you and your growing family and your beautiful wife. Thank you, thank you, and thank you.

[@smooth_pursuit]

This makes me feel better about sometimes gently giving unsolicited tips to loved ones… it can work! 🙌

[@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529]

What an amazing testimony, God bless you!!!

[@robertsteinbach7325]

Sadly, many doctor focus on the wrong cause of problems. For kidney stones they focus on lowering calcium, which is near impossible and dangerous, instead of oxalates, which is easier and safer. I had a great nephrologist that diagnosed me with stage 2 CKD and dangerously low Vitamin D levels. Upping my Vitamin D and Omega 3 source (fish oil) did wonders. My wife and I limited carbs and upped protein in our diet and we lost weight, her A1C dropped from 7.1 to 5.5, and she is not on diabetic drugs and my cholesterol and trigs are down. The last heart work up showed no signed of heart disease, unlike my father did when he was at my age.

[@lindaa2437]

God Bless you Penelope, and your smart nephew!🙏🙏🙏

[@penelopemaynard9016]

@@lindaa2437 God watch over you. Many, many thanks xo

[@skeptical6307]

I had mildly decreased kidney function for years. Went on keto and within less than two months my kidney function is normal.

[@PennyLane2024]

Wow! The kidneys can heal themselves?!

[@MaryCrowder-c9j]

So keto where can you get that please

[@skeptical6307]

@@MaryCrowder-c9j it's a ketogenic diet. Which is a high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet.

[@chicagoboyrn71]

@@skeptical6307 And low sugar.

[@skeptical6307]

@@chicagoboyrn71 low carb covers low sugar as sugar is a carbohydrate.

[@reneeharris3072]

I so enjoy your sarcastic remarks and humor, I appreciate how I can enjoy your videos and learn so much...thanks so much

[@NobleAndersonjr]

Thanks much Dr Berry! As a fellow physician with PCKDz, with extra qualifications with functional medicine, I could not agree with you more! I am one of those people on a keto/carnivore diet with improved and normal renal function! Thanks for the most wise medical knowledge you are giving and well done!

[@smileypom]

Did your eGFR increase? I’m a t1 diabetic looking for come back stories. I’ve been keto for the most part since 2005 and loving it. Congrats on your success!

[@maureengreen8240]

Oh I am interested in your improved renals. I am long time clean, whole food plant based eater with two days of a beef patty eachvday b and a week off seed oils. I chronically UBER fluoritoxic with probably osteo renal metbolic syndrome. Ivam very interestes in what you have done to mitigate your kidney statis. What evel were you before improving please?

[@maureengreen8240]

Sorry about garbled communications, missing vision in up rt guad of lf eye from eye stroke during seizure when 1st exposed to high concentrate of fluorides & mercury. Makes tiny keyboard texting true creative writing. 3 weeks ago Monday past, cleared my home of everything but avacado, olive/ coconut oil, added 1lb. of ground beef to my 1meal of day 20 hr. fasting. Next day suddenuber fatiqued, but awake!!! 4th day & rest of the 21 days since Dr Berry told me to get off seed oils, now I eat an 8oz. beef patty, & brown belly fat appears to have been droping off my 4'10" frame. But I now have had cherry hemangiomas develop across my stomach...had a bout of fatique post meal yesterday. Could it be the salmon I cooked to use up what I had already in freezer did not have the high fats of patty?

[@margareto1600]

@@tanmusicch I been on McDougall high carb plant based sos free, I was hungry, bloated for almost 5 years, in June switched to carnivore, lost 32lb, no bloating, not hungry. Maybe plants r not that good as we learned from childhood?!🤯

[@stephaniemodavis]

Thanks to both of you. I am a kidney transplant recipient following severe lupus. I have never felt better going healthy keto following many years as a vegetarian...Getting my docs to not think I am crazy or hold judgement on my personal findings as a agent of my own health has been a challenge! I also advocate for "inner work" around our perceptions of trauma as a means to self regulate and get a healthier adaptation to our stress response!

[@purpleorchid1193]

Well done for having Courage to speak the truth ! There are still many decent doctors who are honouring their cod of professional conduct & practising to heal humanity & not to make them more sick. We must support the honourable doctors & medical practitioners

[@MyCraftBasketStudio]

I tuned in to your video because I had lower back pain, not bad but pain none the less. I was worried that is was my kidneys. I am on a KETO diet. But this is what popped out at me. During the summer I was eating, so called, KETO snacks. Those KETO snacks had higher amounts of protein. I stopped eating those snacks about four months ago because not only were they expensive but just really didn't taste that great. About two months after that, my lower back stopped hurting. Your remark about smoothie shakes and condensed protein hit me. Perhaps that is what was causing the pain!

[@Solarlube]

Dr. Berry, you are so spot on. I have totally cut out break-fast and feel 100% better by lunch time 12 or 1 or 2:00 pm first meal. But sometimes forget and am ready for a nice dinner around 6:00 pm. And I have been slammed by friends who have said wow you look great you've lost so much weight, what have you been doing? When I tell them they go ballistic telling me how stupid I am. I wait till they've finished and simply say do I look dead. 🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗😉

[@MaryCrowder-c9j]

Thank you I'm Mary Crowder I'm 61 been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease I'm eating one meal a day the weight is dropping

[@maryorozco9782]

I have kidney stage 3 and my doctors. Don't allow me to eat any meat. What can I do cause? I do crave me.

[@cindyhesse5196]

​​@@maryorozco9782Start listening to Drs. Ken Berry and Jason Fung.

[@jamesbayly4181]

Love the crickets!

[@cynthiaengel568]

After being on a low-carbohydrate diet for a number of years? My M.D. exclaimed… “You have the kidneys of a teenager!” (I am age 67).

[@bobgrob4]

I never felt better than when I was trim and eating low carb

[@HomeTv-v8q]

What is considered low carb per meal? I am taking 100 grams mixed nuts ..20g carbs, instead of white rice, bread or wheat.

[@cynthiaengel568]

@@HomeTv-v8q It varies from person-to-person. Although medical science leads us to believe that all humans should eat the same to achieve optimal health? The honest ones will admit that people are different. As frustrating as this may seem, the reality is that much of nutrition is “trial and error”.

[@bobgrob4]

@HomeTv-v8q when Adkins revised his diet he recommended 20grams per day. That's maybe 2 slices of bread.

[@cynthiaengel568]

@ I tried Atkins at the age of 20. Unfortunately, my legs swelled-up like balloons. Adding carbs back to the level of 75-100 per day (still lower-carb than the Standard American Diet) has kept me at 125 lbs. @ 5’5”+, for a number of decades. (I am a small-boned lady.) Again? Whatever works for you…go for it.

[@pamelaschafer9577]

I could not love this content more! I have been a faithful follower of your channel for years and it has literally saved my life. Thank you for everything. I don't believe I've ever told you how much you are appreciated ❤.

[@descargaelbano]

Don't tell your doctor ahead of time what you're doing to make your health better. Wait till they see the results at the final end when it is perfect and they ask you what you did then tell them. If I told them what I was doing they would discourage me and I'd still be taking metformin and injecting in my stomach.

[@transportcams]

I totally agree; my doctor told me I had made his day by losing 30 pounds since he last saw me. He did not criticize my methods, so now I think he is a cool guy!

[@TheAMW]

Yes!

[@ellismckinney4888]

Absolutely true

[@cathleenloveysmom4382]

❤😊❤

[@cathleenloveysmom4382]

I can't wait until my June 20th appt. I used to be my doctor's nurse.

[@BlackHatTy]

My best friend died from end-stage renal failure last December. He had no idea he was a diabetic until he was in the hospital. It was awful to watch him die. Now my doctor said I have potential for it, so this video helped me a lot. My kidneys weren't getting enough water so Im drinking up. Thanks for the great video!

[@melissastewart6244]

Dr. Berry - thank you for educating everyone. I’ve been doing Keto for 2 years now and have lost 90 pounds. I am Stage 5 kidney disease and was born with one kidney. Keto helped me lose weight to qualify for the transplant list. Wish I had known about Keto years ago. My kidney disease was caused by high blood pressure and diabetes. The diabetes is reversed now. Although, I still have high blood pressure. But, have reduced my blood pressure medicine. If I had only known years ago about keeping my blood sugar low and the affect it has on the body, I would have done things differently. I thank God everyday that I haven’t had to go on dialysis yet. I’ve just had to watch my potassium because that has been high on occasion. Thank you for all that you do. ❤️

[@CherryPauper]

I thought kidney disease patients must reduce protein intake?

[@artemishunter8993]

@@CherryPauper this is what Dr Berry was talking about in the video, that people don't need to avoid whole meat protien.

[@amusliminusa]

How much protein do you have?

[@leondbleondb]

Doesn't keto increase uric acid

[@susanneschauf7417]

@@leondbleondb Fructose (fruit sugar) increases uric acid. Search for Dr. Perlmutter, he explains it very well

[@fishing4911]

after 15 years of being pre diabetic my last blood test came back A1C 5.3! My doctor totally changed her tone on the carnivore plan and told me to stick to it. thank you for your videos

[@freedomfreedom6544]

Tel your drug dealing doctor to admit she was giving bad health advice

[@eugeneabreut960]

You A12 can be 7.0 the rest of your life and you’ll never go into kidney disease As long as you blood pressure is in check

[@andrepereira744]

@@freedomfreedom6544 You know whats the diference between a good and bad doctor? the first make less mistakes.

[@theresavalentino6750]

Hi. Dr.Berry. I am currently dealing with CKD. My EGFR is 31. I was on several diabetes medications-Metformin, Rybelsus, Tresiba, NovoLog Recently, my diabetes doctor stopped metformin. I stopped Tresiba on November 5,2022 and started intermittent fasting. Also, almost cut out all carbs. This is tough. However, even though I’m not doing the insulin my glucose readings have been good. Today, I Stopped taking the Rybelsus. I’m basically doing research On myself. Documenting everything to report it to my doctor. I will see what she says, and how I do. So, good fats and proteins are what I’m eating. My son is thrilled. He has been keto and intermittent fasting and lost 50 pounds. I am praying that this helps repair my chronic kidney disease. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you Dr. B. So glad I found you.

[@gigigriva]

You'll be great

[@nativeceltbirdog1527]

How are you? ❤

[@nadiac6042]

There are so much conflicting information on the tube 🤦‍♀️you must do your own research.good luck and keep up the good work God bless 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏼

[@joeegelua1364]

Thanks Dr I stopped eating carbohydrates and sugar My blood sugar is going back to normal My blood pressure is now normal You are 100 percent better than my Dr

[@geterdone1492]

This proves there are doctors who study ALL the research and sort threw the information and keep the public informed about the truth and facts. God Bless Dr. Berry.

[@harmonysakshtk]

Yes !!! Thank you for this much needed reminder.

[@KiahSilverdew]

I had stage 3 clear cell renal carcinoma of my left kidney and a cyst on my right kidney. I had been on Keto for nearly a year before finding out about these masses on my kidneys. I was in very bad shape (bed ridden for 2 years) when I found this out. I continued doing Keto for the next few months and the masses on each kidney grew smaller. I eventually was well enough to have the left kidney removed and the cyst taken off my right kidney. I only have 2/3 of my right kidney left to take care of me. I have recently switched to Ketovore and I have had no problems with my kidney function.

[@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529]

Praise God!!! God bless you, that's so awesome!!!

[@KiahSilverdew]

@@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529 Indeed! Yesterday was the two year anniversary of being cancer free!

[@Pwrcritter]

💜

[@ed7519]

KiahSilverdew: So glad you are well. Was it a simple cyst on your kidney? I had CAT scan for a hernia, and they found a simple cyst on my kidney and my liver. Doctor said there's nothing to do. Also said I have a fatty liver and not to eat sugar. I have a high cholesterol too. I guess I should try keto, but I'm a vegetarian.*sigh*

[@grandmaraps]

​@@ed7519 I hope you reconsider your vegetarian diet before your cyst gets too large. When I give up gluten and soy it is absolutely amazing how much better my body feels and works. I have more energy at 58 then I did in my 30s. I am not fully keto but I am definitely low carbohydrate. Good luck.

[@jeli3953]

At age 61, I had a severe allergic reaction to Eliquis, which I was given because of atrial fibrillation. My kidneys swelled to half again their normal size, and their EGFR function dropped to 10, from an original 86. Severe Stage 5. The nephrologist reversed the decline with a full round of prednisone, and function improved to 26. He told me to eat as much meat as I could, to help my kidneys rebuild. He said that was to make sure they had all the available protein they could use. My function improved consistently by about 5% every 3 to 4 months to where the last time it was checked, it was at 67.

[@Phasma6969]

AMAZING MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.

[@Natalie82170]

You had acute kidney disease, not chronic. Had you been diagnosed with CKD, a high meat diet would have done you in. Fact.

[@juanhozman5595]

@@Natalie82170 what do you mean done you in? Like help you or not help you

[@Natalie82170]

@@juanhozman5595 A high meat diet is the worst thing you can do for kidney health.

[@pradeephp4932]

@@Natalie82170 Hi what would be the best foods for CKD then

[@neversate]

Give this man a noble prize for helping millions of folks around the world without taking a zero $. This is why United States is a superpower because it has people like Dr berry.

[@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529]

I've been watching his videos for about a month now and I've just now been thinking what an AMAZING BLESSING this Doctor has been to THOUSANDS!!!

[@trkstatrksta8410]

That would be Nobel prize

[@curlyq690]

Help Dr. Ken with Patreon folks. We CAN help to support him!

[@davidbarry9690]

@@curlyq690 he gets enough money with this channel

[@davidbarry9690]

Not zero $

[@wayneherron6511]

God bless you richly Dr Berry! Your no nonsense approach is what the world needs more of.

[@KenJackson_US]

It has been _very_ disheartening these past three years to learn how thoroughly dysfunctional our medical infrastructure is in so many ways.

[@mockatu]

Covid really peeled back the veil for many

[@JoSeph-yp5mb]

WHY YOU THINK MOST OF THE ELITES DIE IN OLD AGE 90S AND ABOVE

[@mcdade7489]

I call it ,”the medical industrial complex”. And I have as little to do with it as possible.

[@JJ33438]

my step mother had diabetes and many sugar comas and hospital stays as she craved the sugar. she had a massive heart attack and doctor said "if she lives through this I am going to put her on 100% protein diet" she rallied and went on the diet. it was hard on her (eggs/fish/meat that's all) but it gave her a full year of life and a good quality of life at that. at the end of the year another heart attack took her in her sleep. Doctor said her heart was just destroyed from the sugar diabetes but.......the keto gave her an extra year of quality life she felt good looked good got thin and it was a good last year for her!

[@mwj5368]

I am now a member and so far no luck finding someone to ask... Six days ago I was in ER with heart palpitations for the fourth time in about 18 months, and right now one more day on a 7 day heart monitor. I don't think it has anything to do with my being on strict 100% Carnivore Diet (CD) for 33 weeks so far. I was 280lbs and all metabolic syndrome issues and diagnosed CKD about 2yrs ago. My blood lab in December was amazing in many ways. My cholesterol was all normal first time in 10 years! I was also 33lbs less and kept it off, but for several months now I vary between 30 and 38lbs and haven't broken that barrier for some reason. In December my doctor said blood lab shows I no longer have fatty liver. Wouldn't I have to have a liver ultrasound to really know that? I was diagnosed NAFLD in 2004. I'm 69 and my blood lab six days ago, and I'm trying without luck to get through to someone in the membership area as in two days I see my doctor for follow-up. I never told him I'm on CD. He was also impressed by my December blood lab. The ER doctor was concerned about my kidneys my Urea Nitrogen 38.1, Creat 2.26, Calcium 10.5, nonfasting glucose 117, GFR Estimate 31, Troponin T High Sensitivity 23, TSH 6.7, Hematocrit 54.2 The problem is I'm afraid he's going to tell me not to be on CD. Why does this look bad for my kidneys? What did I do. I have zero, alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine... Is it in my case I can't be on Carnivore Diet (CD)? Thanks Dr Berry and staff for all you do for humanity!!!

[@soniasias6226]

That TSH looks high. Do a detailed panel, include ferritin. Thyroid issues can cause heart palpitations.

[@soniasias6226]

Urea is also high. Your comment was a year ago, I hope you it all figured out.

[@mwj5368]

@@soniasias6226 That lab was when I was in ER. My Internist as usual never really responded when I had been in ER and the ER doctor said I should do a follow-up with my regular doctor. So I think maybe he said as he usually did that I was most likely dehydrated. I looked it up and my Troponin T High Sensitivity: A level of 23 ng/L means I had some heart damage or heart attack but nothing like that was said to me then and I don't know why and I don't know to what extent that was a high reading or not. Also not sure exactly when but not long after I joined Dr. Berry's website, and I've been a member for over a year, the moderator in the forum said to contact Dr. Berry's wife. I think her name is Neisha. She said it was beyond her knowledge as a nurse and to contact Ken. I did and he never answered. I've been sedentary not riding my bicycle for about six weeks except yesterday for some important errands. For some reason my shoulder joints after six weeks doing physical therapy exercises don't get better. I had CoVid 4 times and I think or am worried I might have "long CoVid". Anyways... I've been too inactive and gained 4.4lbs. I'm now 244.4lbs. I think to a degree exercise can have a more minor positive effect on weightloss. I was as much as 286lbs before I started CD on 6-24-22. I've been very strict CD. I've basically kept 40lbs off. My internist quietly said "good" although a GI surgeon I saw about a hernia I have said I was of the 10% who lose weight and keep it off. He was very impressed and congratulated me. Thanks for your input. I have a low level of CKD and discovered it in my chart that patients have access to. Does medical staff keep a separate chart that patients don't have access too? Thanks very much for your input. Finally my heart quit skipping beats and with PAC's and PVC"s maybe about 9 months ago, so I don't know why I had a long phase of that. I again realize you have to be your own best advocate in this declining health care system. I knew that too from caring for my mother until she transcended and should have known better.

[@LipivoreCarnivoreKimmyB]

You should go on Dr. Berry's live Q & A sessions to ask him a question or join his platform... I think it's $10 USD and get access to all of his coaches & followers.

[@cindyhesse5196]

At a year and a half in, my heart did weird stuff too, fluttering etc. I just kept with it and it is perfectly normal now. Honestly I think my heart was just in the process of healing.

[@kathrynstalder4702]

Thanks to Dr. Berry and to all you who made comments. I gained information concerning my Stage 3B kidney diagnosis. I'd say my biggest problem is carbs. After reading the information and comments I am resolved to reduce carb intake. I am 95 and want to prevent having my family care for me. I am fortunate that they are willing to do so if necessary.

[@ralphh.2200]

I have followed Dr. Berry's guidance resulting in 50 lb.weight loss over 5 yrs.My change change in Gfr was from 48 to 65, resulting in my Dr. quietly changing my CKD status from 3B to 2. Keto works in all the ways he promises.

[@visam28]

I used to get horrible menstral cramps and I went to a specialist obgyn he told me I could take as many motrin as I wanted. I'm glad I stopped taking them a long time ago.

[@Rocketscientist66]

Dr. Berry, you are one of the best docs on yt and in the world! Not only do you walk the talk, your healthy family does too and because of your example, I am in the best health since over 20 yrs. No more meds, no more pain, never sick, just enjoying life 😃 Thanks to your hard work spreading the news! God bless you, your lovely wife and children 💞

[@patrickryan4748]

Keep up the good work Doc! Tired of all the lies out there! My wife was a nurse and she tells me salt is not my friend and I tell her but I’m on a carnivore diet and it don’t raise it anymore! And she thinks I’m crazy because I listen to a KZbin doctor who I thank God for I was told I needed surgery on my prostate and my doctor gave me pills that had so many side effects! But after listening to U and gave up the bad carbs things work great there now!

[@rabokarabekian409]

Both my PCP and nephrologist said to minimize salt. When I asked for a target number or range, neither gave any. Neither one asked me about my current intake. Neither one asked me about how much I sweat. Neither one asked me how much I drink. Neither one asked me how much I urinate. Neither one asked me about mu current food consumption. Neither one warned that very low salt intake will absolutely cause bad problems. The nephologist did say he didn't know why my PCP sent me there with CKD stage 2 and no urological symptoms. "Business" as usual?

[@mickthornton7694]

Wow!…what? 2 million subscribers…that’s incredible…congratulations to you and your incredible wife for spreading the message about the benefits of the proper human diet.

[@susanwright1864]

For his channel I agree. But for kidney.problems that's exstorchanat says a LOT.

[@trishbroncheau3454]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO!!! IT'S A GREAT FEELING TO KNOW THERE IS SOMEONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD WHO ISN'T AFRAID TO SPEAK THE TRUTH IN MEDICAL DISCIPLINE... HATS OFF TO YOU SIR

[@ryp1984]

didn't know what veggies were high in oxalates so i looked it up: -spinach, super high -soy products -almonds -potatoes -beets -navy beets -raspberries -dates

[@redbarn23]

How can we find an enlightened medical doctor such as yourself Dr. Berry? I so love listening to your common sense as well as your practical experience with trying to heal the root cause of disease. Since hitting Medicare age, my only options seem to be the typical managed care systems available to people over 65. I follow you and a couple of other Internet doctors to become more empowered to take my health back. Medicare does not recognize naturopath positions, so when I sort through all of the MDs in my area, I haven’t found a single integrative medical doctor. Keep doing what you’re doing. We need you 💕

[@ModeratelySpeaking]

What I recognize and appreciate the most about your channel is your seemingly unbiased approach. You are a "Western Medicine" doctor and not a "Naturalist Medicine" doctor. This is very important to me that you are so often times going against the grain of a lot of your colleagues' mentalities, but without diving fully in like what a Naturalist does. Not to say that either discipline is wrong. Just the opposite - I know that there is a place for both and both should be taken into consideration. I'm just impressed that you yourself are thinking outside of your box and I always compliment a Naturalist that decides, "Hey, I'm really in need of a pharm antibiotic this time around. Consideration, moderation and open-mind towards something else. These are what work the best and I feel this in your words. Bodily healing is just as fluid as the body itself. Often times, our mentalities are not fluid at all. You are helping all of us. That is why I appreciate you. Thank you!

[@BG-dp7sj]

My mom is an LPN and she’s always telling me that the carnivore diet will cause all kinds of health problems. And she also says that keto is bad for you long term. Thanks for posting studies/research that proves otherwise! ❤️

[@daviddavid9837]

Family members are nurses, won't listen to anything about keto, I get mocked and insulted all the time, no expert I offer is ever good enough or correct, won't watch the videos I send. People used to say there's nothing worse than a reformed smoker. Except maybe an nurse who isn't open to discussion or reason or fact. And maybe that PA I saw once in a pinch who had no keto info but breathlessly criticized it - never seeing that PA again, but I can't really say that about family.

[@mysonsmom9754]

Any more, I believe some of the most willfully ignorant people are those who are part of the “normie” medical community. They’re the ones touting a low fat diet, lots of whole grains, 3 meals a day plus 3 snacks, face masks, and jabs. 🙄🙄 How can they willfully ignore the evidence in front of their eyes??

[@monicad2393]

I'm also a nurse. It's so crazy that medical professionals say/think like this. People poo-pooed me as well, until I started working with an osteopathic dr who had a natural practice.

[@davidfaxon3336]

I don't know about the meat diet. Look at Betty White, and Clint Eastwood. They only really eat meat. What nurse's, and doctor's won't tell you is that what may be bad for one isn't for another. A lot of things are based more on genetics.

[@youtubeisgodsblessing]

I was on the Atkins 15 years before being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.

[@danielmarone5757]

I was diagnosed with low blood sugar thank you for this video and showing me the low carb way to go and I am now carnivore

[@flamingpieherman9822]

Low carb is okay but you cannot do too much protein. If you taking too much protein your body will start converting the protein into insulin just like it would regular carbs. You have to balance your protein

[@HappilyCarnivore]

@@flamingpieherman9822 There are plenty of people, including myself, that do just great on full carnivore. My A1C has even lowered eating this way. I've been carnivore for a year in August. Never felt better. I did keto for 7 months prior and I'm much healthier eating a high protein/high fat diet.

[@CarnivoreGrace]

@@flamingpieherman9822 the human body does not convert protein into insulin.

[@artemishunter8993]

@@CarnivoreGrace it does convert protiens into glucose, ya not insulin, but only what is needed. There is some cells the need glucose.

[@flamingpieherman9822]

@@annh3599 actually your body needs a certain amount of sugar. Although protein does converted a slower rate than carbs it does convert to sugar eventually. That's basic nutritional fact. And if you're not taking in any carbs it's going to convert protein faster

[@Frederik04288]

Thanks

[@kajinsautumn9833]

I have ALWAYS had high Glucose, BUN and creatine levels most of my adult life. Glucose in the 120 to 130 range, BUN in the 30 range and creatine 1.22 range. So I started intermittent fasting March 1, 22. I fast for 18 to 20 hours a day. I had blood work done on April 28 of this year and my glucose is 115, BUN 18, creatine 0.89 and BUN/creatine ratio is 20.2. Sodium 144, Potassium 4.8. I can't believe how much IF has changed my panels for the better! I do still eat some carbs but have almost eliminated sugar. So IF is another options for people with issues. Thanks, Dr. Berry for all your wonderful videos!

[@not2tees]

We all owe Dr. Ken for his honesty and for taking the benefit of the patient seriously and putting it first. If you're any judge of character, you will listen to this man and be very glad you did.

[@cybersal7]

In addition to everything else he also got me off statins for which I am eternally grateful

[@judithwestby6492]

I just had a diagnosis of stage 3B (had it four years, apparently, doc just neglected to tell me!). This video was very reassuring and gave me hope. Thank you.

[@robertcole9391]

I've tried to explain this same thing, that I learned from you and your book, but it's like talking to a wall. With many people, they are easily fooled. But to convince them that they were fooled, is next to impossible. Thanks again Dr. Berry. Hope the wife and new baby are doing well.

[@skylarbix7912]

So true ~ It's as bad as trying to explain how our bodies produce ketones- & how it works! It actually makes some people angry!!😠 😄

[@robertcole9391]

@@skylarbix7912 Thanks for the support. It's odd at how people demand truth, but when presented with truth and documented evidence, they still refute it. What can one do? Just move on.

[@skylarbix7912]

@@robertcole9391 Yes, it's frustrating for sure. Like you said, people SAY that they want the truth, however, when I tell them (my own family included!), they won't even take a few minutes to just watch a few videos of Dr. Berry's, I mean he explains pretty much ANYTHING that someone will need to hear about ANY, health issues, or weight loss (a proper human diet!😉), I still try to get this information out to the people that I know- but they'll say, 'But you're so 'skinny', you don't need to worry about any of this!', & I just tell them- No, I'm just not overweight at all...hmm, I wonder how I've managed to stay at 112lbs, & not have any illness or any major health issues 🤔!! Yah, it is like talking to a wall - (& not the kind of wall that we actually need!!)😄🤫Thanks for your reply.👍🏻

[@ratsumatra3003]

Hi Doc, thanks for a wonderfully important video. After being medicated for another issue...more like poisoned...I was diagnosed type 2 on Valentine's this year. Within days I found your beautiful wife, then you. You have provided information that I believe has saved my life. So now I'm almost 4 months keto and I am at 5.6 with triglycerides at 148 but am told that I am stage 2 CKD. This video pops up on my feed today. Angels are watching! I've said it once and I'll say it again, it's amazing how I've never met you but you are explaining things that are happening in my body. Thank you kind sir and blessings on your beautiful family.

[@sr8435]

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[@car2029]

You’re so right I got diagnosed CKD stage one. I’m going on keto. I’m scared and this gentleman gave me more info than my doctor. Best wishes!

[@robertsteinbach7325]

Keep up the keto and get the doc to check your Vitamin D levels. My nephrologist said that vitamin D is important for kidney health and according to the Mayo Clinic having enough vitamin D is more important for your general health.

[@car2029]

@@robertsteinbach7325 I sure will & I’ll talk to my doctor about vitamin D. Thank you

[@leighburville2717]

@@car2029 Bless your heart, CAR! I empathize with what you're going through. Health can be a scarry thing sometimes. I was so sick awhile back with lung issues I nearly died of fear. I tried all the stress and fear releaf modalities, workshops, videos, books, herbs and essential oils. Then someone from AA mentioned to me that stress and fear was a character defect and I could give it to God to remove from me along with giving up my resentments and my negative attitudes. That was a huge test for me but I realized I was guilty of a lot of unloving thoughts, attitudes and words quite often. So I began to do prayers of confession every night before bed like I had never done before! And I turned my fears over to God every morning and in exactly one month a peace deep inside of me took over my life. Life still has it's struggles but I'm so incredibly calm with it and my body is rewarding me by nicely healing one day at a time. I'm not saying you're a defective guy or gal, I'm just saying most of us have a lot of crap inside of us that is holding us back from being joyous, free and fearless! Seriously try exploring my above approach for a few weeks. It worked for me very nicely. Blessings to you!

[@bentotc5097]

Ive lost 20kgs on a low oxalate keto/carnivore diet. Fixed my edema , lowered my tinnitus, fixed my insomnia and reduced my nerve issues. My wife still tells me that I'm destroying my kidneys and that it's bad for me.

[@bartginger123]

Good job! How bad was your insomnia? Did it take long to fix it?

[@marettalisa2316]

Did you improve you egfr?

[@landb3893]

Thanks, I needed this! After a very serious bout of pancreatitis (idiopathic)(hospitalized for 16 days, no food by mouth for two months) I have a very damaged pancreas. My blood sugar runs high, just below diabetes level. My kidney function was affected and I have a GFR around 60. I have since (after many years) gone very low carb to try to deal with this. My GFR got to 72, I was thrilled….but then, breast cancer surgery and NSAIDS for pain. In just three weeks or so my GFR dropped to 52. Never was I told to not take NSAIDS….lesson learned. Hopefully the next text will reveal higher GFR and a much lower A1C (was 6.2). Have to say my doc was pretty good about it when I told her I was eating high fat and to expect my cholesterol to go up…it did, she said nothing…I consider myself a very healthy 65 year old woman…lift weights, walk tons and eat amazing food….I feel fan friggin tastic!

[@cor3944]

Amazing! One point: How can you have high fat with severe pancreas damage? I struggle with that.

[@landb3893]

@@cor3944 excellent question. First, the attack was 15 years ago and I was given a strict low fat diet to follow. I did that and it was years before I felt I could eat fat and I have had no problems, the pancreas has since healed. Sadly the damage that was done remains but seems to benefit from low carb. Since the pancreatitis I was found to have developed quite a severe allergy to wheat and gluten, my favourite foods! Cutting that from my diet was the best thing ever, I felt so good. I now look back and think that carbs were the culprit to many of my health issues when I was younger. Best of luck to you

[@edimoelvis9904]

So apart from low fats and carbohydrates what medications did you take yo heal your pancreas?

[@nigel5755]

Please let us know if your kidney function increase! 😊

[@jenniferferguson4373]

Thank you, I donated a kidney three years ago and I have almost a phobia of doing something lifestyle-wise or medication-wise to destroy my single kidney. The information is appreciated!! Thank you!!

[@1234cheerful]

Bless you for donating!

[@Torchninja]

In 2018 I was diagnosed with pre diabetes and recommended medication. I was already researching the keto diet so I refused the meds. 6 months later till present my labs and A1C have been well in or below normal. My doctor says wow your labs and blood sugar are excellent how in the world did you manage that? I said I'm doing keto. Her response "Oh keto isn't good for you". I said that's not what my blood panel says GOODBYE. My new Doc now says whatever diet makes you feel good is the diet he prefers

[@barblacy619]

Well done! Congratulations for taking control of your health!! People do not understand you vote with your dollars and doctors are NOT gods. Praying your journey to optimum health bears much fruit for you and you will be a positive influence on your peers😊🙏

[@Torchninja]

@@barblacy619 thank you for the kind words

[@CaptainSteve777]

Great advice. I'm ADPKD stage 2 and have been following a protocol virtually identical to what you recommend and I've shown steady improvement in that time. You know more than 90% of all nephrologists and are spot on.

[@cring1364]

Did you do biopsy?

[@CaptainSteve777]

@@cring1364 No. Biopsy is uncommon for PKD. It's usually diagnosed with ultrasound (poor resolution), but I've also had MRI which is very precise. Creatinine and eGFR are the standard blood tests to measure function.

[@kenb.9976]

Capt Steve, I’m in the same boat as you with PKD and found this interesting. Dr’s say there nothing they can to help us, but the information here seems to put some positive light at the end of the tunnel for us.

[@John-nd4fu]

You are spot on, especially about salt intake, I honestly believe my mom died because she was told salt was causing high blood pressure, she died from kidney failure.

[@teresamcdaniel1989]

I was born with one kidney. I’m 71 now and my kidney has done well in all these years. Of course I had several uti’s but nothing really serious. I’m blessed . I try to drink enough water and limit sodas.

[@nadalhector2148]

I'm 77 years old and only have my left kidney. Stay healthy.

[@timshull59]

Me as well I'm 63 had a bad kidney infection in my 30s I'm gonna guess due to my lifestyle.

[@MohamedSalah-km1xt]

@@timshull59 are you married as it is not a problem right

[@jessestewart169]

Thankyou doc. My kidneys were damaged in a heart attack years back. Vital information. My function was 35 to 40% . Now it's 20%. I have to attend a kidney clinic this month. I'm 60 now. Don't want to live to be 100 but 70 or 75 would nice. This really helps me. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 👍

[@marianwiggins5771]

CKD Stage 3 to nearly out of Stage 1 after 18 months keto. I've maintained this reversal since Dec 2019. How? By continuing to eat low, low carb, keto/ketovore. I felt I was at death's door in the spring of 2017 when I got the diagnosis. No way I'm returning to that! Thank you for this video, Dr. Berry!

[@kimora7964]

Wow that's amazing...I'm stage 5 and my doc wants to put me on dialysis, I've become vegan and I'm doing intermittent fasting, but I wonder if I should change to keto. Can I ask you what causes your kidney disease?

[@marianwiggins5771]

@@kimora7964 The kidney clinic in my town says it's the carbs that cause kidney disease. They have all of their renal patients read Gary Taubes's book, "Why We Get Fat, And What to do About It," and then follow the food plan in the appendix. The book explains the metabolic process which helps you understand why the food plan works. Many of their patients lower or stop their medications and even their insulin. Not all patients are helped, but I decided I was going to at least try. I urge you to get the book, Kimora 79, and consider changing what you eat to see if this method will help you. I wish good health for you. Best regards.

[@kimora7964]

@@marianwiggins5771 ok thank you replying to me. I would love to get in touch with your kidney clinic, can you give their contact details please, are you on Facebook ?

[@kimora7964]

I've just ordered the Gary Taubes book , can't wait to read it. Thank you Marian Wiggans

[@marianwiggins5771]

@@kimora7964 You're welcome. Stage 5 is quite serious, as you're well aware. You may not be able to return to Stage 4, but perhaps you can avoid dialysis and just remain on insulin. The food plan is heavy on meat (and /or fish) and eggs, but search the internet (AND KZbin) for "vegan keto" if you just can't fathom eating meat and /or fish. It's more difficult, but many people do it. Keto changed my life. I hope the same for you. I'd love it if you'd write me again in 6 months or so to let me know the results of your next blood work. I'm rooting for you, Kimora 79!

[@VIGUISEX3]

Glad to know he still makes videos, and not just going live.

[@brendaredmond4678]

I have Crescentic Glomerulonephritis. I just had quite a scare at my Doctor's appointment with a blood pressure of 214/120 and alot of blood in my urine. They have adjusted my BP meds. This has been a problem for me for the last 5 years maybe longer. I needed to watch this video and remind myself that 2020 was the best year for me health wise because I was eating a Ketogenic diet. I felt fantastic. I even lost 40lbs. I have gained 30 of those pounds back and I feel miserable. Starting today I am going back on the Keto diet and...I'm going to stop sneaking those 2 or 3 cigarettes a day as well. Thanks Dr. Berry for reminding me how to stay on top of this. I don't want to stroke. I'm not done living.

[@aland.1166]

Time to throw the Cigarettes away and stop buying them or you will keep sneaking. Your life is at stake.

[@lindaa2437]

Brenda Kay Good luck, my dear. I wish you lots of success with eating healthier and getting healthier. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

[@mjones1122]

Drs tell you to eat less salt, however, they don't even ask what your salt intake is. Same thing with the eat less and move more advice, they don't even ask what you are eating and how much you are exercising. How much you exercise is a standard question the nurse asks when she takes your vitals. Doesn't even matter what you say, just that you answered the question.

[@Frostedminifirecracker]

Ooh boy. Yes. Less salt is a standard recommendation. When pregnant, I heard this constantly. I ended up salt depleted with lots of symptoms from that and OB/GYN had to back off, however reluctantly. 🤷‍♀️

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

I went on a low sodium diet after attending classes presented to me following a quintuple heart bypass I had in 2014. Long story short. My sodium level dropped and caused a huge problem, especially with my memory. When my sodium level was checked I was put on 1000mg sodium tablets to return it to the normal range. Moral to this story: Never go on a low sodium diet without first having your sodium level checked and then have it checked often while you are eating less sodium. If you do not you can wind up in a hospital emergency room.................I learned this the hard way....

[@granny58]

Table salt is bad. Pink Himalayan or Redmond real salt high in minerals is essential.

[@lezliesecundaGLP-RD]

I work in dialysis. Aside from HTN, medication and poly. One clinic I worked at near the border in Arizona had a 90% DM rate. One clinic in New Orleans was 30% DM rate. My concern is how much we are not catching high insulin burnout early enough. Its taken me 10 years to see patterns. Real life issues ignored.

[@chuckbecker8735]

This channel is so edifying, is amazingly accurate, and is helping us get healthier.....we owe it to our friends to tell them.

[@sonialane6568]

Thank you Dr. Berry! You are so knowledgeable and compassionate with REAL health care! Husband has PKD from his father. Thank you for talking about PKD. Not much true info out there. You give hope and guidance. You are awesome!❤️

[@alexwolfe9895]

you the man! came down with seborrhea dermatitis on my scalp, and an allergic reaction that spread to my arms, causing them to swell up and covered with a n oozing rash, got it under control with colloidal powder paste and hydrrocortizone in Mexico, but still had it on scalp, went to dermatologist stateside, who told me there was no cure, that it was a chronic condition for men my age ,to which I thought.....bulls---t! looked at a lot of sites trying to sell me potions, came across you and your tough love, and respect for my intelligence, quit alcohol, struggling with sugar, but my scalp is healing, and my health and energy is improving.

[@barrrylincoln]

My sugar was over 600 i didn't think it was a big deal, I know people that have been over 1200, they seemed ok. Then I went blind. I started Keto immediately. Now 4 years later I lost 45 pounds unintentionally, my vision is back, my prostate has calmed down, my joints don't ache as much, energy level great for 70. I have never felt like I was missing anything cutting sugars almost completely out. I usually enjoy a nice keto cake at night that scratches that itch for a sweet, it's delicious. It can be vanilla, chocolate, banana, strawberry, mint, cinnamon, etc. All my numbers are great. Only LDL was high at 104. She wanted me on a statin, I refused. It hasn't helped my psoriasis yet. Thanks Dr Berry.

[@sybilleseidel2169]

Thank you for being here for all of us who you are helping My Dr is very pleased that I am doing the Keto diet It has not only helped my kidneys I am also taking less insulin daily and hope to rid of most of my meds by year end Love you for all the advice you have given us on the road to getting healthy

[@Jmartestuesday]

Thanks!

[@kindnessmatters5215]

My father died of renal failure. My Gfr was 69 at age 59. I quit eating meat completely and dairy while at home. My GFR was up to 81 six months ago and my cholesterol dropped a good 40 points. I take no meds.

[@blaze1148]

Foods High in Oxalates include: Spinach, Soy Products, Almonds, Potatoes, Beets, Navy Beans, Dates. Foods Low in Oxalates include: Kale and Boc Choy, Cashews, Peanuts, and Walnuts, Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Kidney Beans, Blueberries and Blackberries, Dried Figs.

[@justranda1]

@@blaze1148 Not Kale, according to Toxic Superfood author Sally Norton.

[@constitutionalstacker5701]

Eh. Russets and Sweets simply have differnt vitamins and russets taste better. The carb and fiber content is very similar between the two so the glycemic index is about the same. That's mostly a myth that we've heard for years So they are both extremely bad in high amounts for insulin spikes. So one really isn't healthier than the other when you really break it down. Sweets win a little bit, but not enough to talk about. And beans, while not the worst things, are high in phytic acids so those aren't the move eiter overall.

[@glenw-xm5zf]

I take 400mg of magnesium every day. it will form magnesium ocylate instead of Ca Ox with won't pass and Mg Oxylate will pass from yur body. = Stone prevention

[@100purepinay2]

No any types of nuts nothing

[@acur7227]

Thank you! Doc did a great job but he should've listed these. Some of those I will not stop eating. Dr. Sebi said broccoli is a hybrid, not good for you.

[@russthompson4296]

I figured out the salt "lie" on my own when I stumbled on the truth of how waste products are removed from the body via the what is called the Na+K+-ATPase pump, Too little salt (Sodium AND Potassium) greatly hampers this.

[@faithopeloveful]

Great information! I have two much older siblings who have had encapsulated cancer. One is a drinker and the other could not stop eating sugary foods. I am so thankful I found Keto quite a few years ago and now consider myself to be Ketovore.

[@saloyale1]

I have high blood pressure and became uncontrollable even with meds. I was drinking coffee every morning for many years and decided to stop drinking it. About 2 or 3 days later after I stopped, my high blood pressure went back to normal with medication. Even more normal than I had seen in years! I felt like a teenager!

[@jjvsqz]

Thanks Dr. Great comments below!

[@Carnivorepothead]

I should have listened a little closer to Dr B. about the salt issue. My thoughts on salt were stuck in the “salt is bad” myth and I got dangerously low sodium levels after about a year on carnivore. The muscle cramps should have been enough of a hint for me but it ended up being the migraine headaches I was waking up to every morning. Initially thought of sleep apnea but ended up being too low of sodium. My brain was literally swelling. Glad I figured it out before I did too much damage 🙏

[@Johannesdesloper]

I have polycystic kidneys and i can confirm that my kidney function got better on lchf/carnivore/keto. I had bloodtests at the beginning and 8 months later: it improved significantly. So listen to this guy pls. Making alot of sense! The nephrologist gave me a list which includes to minimize eating meat. They all tell you to eat less meat. Only my "home" doctor lets me go this keto-way. Great guy!

[@JoseVazquez-gx5jw]

In 11 days I brought my sugar level from 270 to 119 on carnivore glad I listen to you sir...

[@62harleyboy66]

Much appreciation to you Dr B! Been on a keto diet for almost 11 mos. Have lost 35 lbs, and feel and look 20 years younger!

[@ChuckRusty]

Almost everyone my entire life always tried to drill into me "you need to eat less meat" but ever since I was a kid, I felt like I needed meat to be a mainstay of my diet. I was always the kid at family dinner who had a big chunk of roast or burgers without buns or just steaks and not much else. I never liked hot dogs and sausages on bread etc either. I was repeatedly scolded by everyone, but I didn't care. Lol. I have the most energy and feel the best mentality and physically when I consume meats. It's nice to see not only a well respected doctor, but an experienced one who isn't bought and sold to peddle narratives just telling it like it is right out here for everyone. Meat and spices are my thing!

[@nancybenson1951]

Thank you for getting out there and sticking your neck out for your patients. I have been watching your videos for a few weeks now. KZbin and the internet has opened the door to so much for me including being able to do my own research. Invaluable. Three years ago I had acute kidney injury and failure. I lost all function in one kidney from a rare benign cyst. After the unroofing and pyeloplasty I recovered a small amount of function. Fortunately my right kidney is doing all the work, but it too has a cyst that could grow. Now I have MGUS as well. Hopefully the carnivore diet will help me get my health back as much as humanely possible. Started diet three days ago. Wish me the best. And thank you. At 73 I still fight to be healthy. I will not give up without a fight.

[@Jack-hy1zq]

My HbAlc has stubbornly stayed at 6.0 for 4-5 months. I introduced fasting, and finally!! it's now 5.8 moving in the right direction 😁

[@CogitoErgoSum2024]

Dr Berry. Incredible timing. Was speaking with a good friend this week regarding his polycystic kidney disease, and how he should begin keto/carnivore. I told him I’d try to find one of your videos regarding this issue, due to the fact that his doctors have told him to be weary of meat and protein. This was Devine timing. Unbelievable. THANK YOU. I just sent this to him! You are the best!!!

[@davidlamb7524]

Wary not weary. Weary means tired. Divine not Devine. Devine is an Irish surname. Just trying to help 🙂

[@thomasosborne8579]

Dr. Ken, I enjoy your succinct and truthfully informative education you’re providing. I look forward for more info!