7 Unexpected and Amazing Benefits of Potassium

[@ladyvirgo013]

As soon as I started on your electrolytes drink, no more heart palps, no more anxiety. This was missed by doctors for months. Thank You Dr Berg!

[@mohammed7423]

Potassium is gud for anxiety

[@mohammed7423]

Potassium is gud for balance issue also anxiety

[@susanmaendel8438]

I just got my order of Dr. Berg’s electrolyte powder today. I have never had it before, so today is the first time I have ever used it. I’ve been terribly plagued with anxiety and severe heart palpitations for 4 months now, and serious constipation for 2 months now and I’m praying this is going to help me!!!!

[@mohammed7423]

Gud let us knw how it goes

[@ladyvirgo013]

@@susanmaendel8438 yay! Mix it and put it in the refrigerator to chill, it taste better a little chilled

[@fidelcatsro6948]

excerpts: Causes of a potassium deficiency: • A lack of vegetables in the diet • Experiencing stress • Consuming too much sugar • Consuming too much caffeine • Consuming too much alcohol • Taking diuretics • Consuming too much salt • Experiencing an injury • Going through a surgery Unexpected benefits of potassium: 1. Cognitive benefits 2. Cerebellum support 3. Mood support 4. Stronger muscles 5. Protection against leg cramps 6. Countering the effects of high sodium (salt) 7. Supporting regular bowel movements Thank you Dr Berg!🐱👍🏿

[@PubieSaladx]

1. Cognitive Benefits 2. Cerebellum Support 3. Mood Support 4. Stronger Muscles 5. Protects Against Leg Cramps 6. Counters High Salt 7. Supports Bowel Movements

[@charlesstuart1119]

Thank you!!!

[@googoo554]

Thank you😊

[@michaelbdumaguing2355]

Only legs ? My hand cramps too

[@myplanetgaia]

Thanks

[@NewMinority]

When I keep topped up my afib is gone.

[@jna9888]

Had first ever Afib June 2021. Researched potassium. Started using Dr Berg's Electrolyte Powder every day. What a difference. No Afib 11 months so far. No meds. I'm not being paid to say this, I'm just thankful for that clean supplement.

[@francoisdelarey1]

Hi. If i may ask....what type of potasium is in the electrolyte powder? Potasium citrate?

[@hpaige1010]

@@francoisdelarey1 yes, the label says 1000mg from potassium citrate

[@francoisdelarey1]

@@hpaige1010 Thank You So Much....

[@maryannsinopoli1751]

I worry about phosphorus since I like dairy high in calcium, need that balance. See, I am not a big meat eater which has phosphorus. Milk, sour cream, yogurt, cream cheese, cheese, I use frequently. I need phosphorus and I stay away from soda. I must lack this one.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Thank you for sharing. Glad it is helping.

[@CarlosPanades]

It's such a joy to watch you explaining us how our bodies work. Everything is so interesting and you go straight to the point, not to mention how clearly you speak. I already said that in other videos but once again, I'm addicted to your channel.

[@alpha001ful]

Benefits of Potassium: 1. Cognitive Benefits 2. Cerebellum Support 3. Mood Support 4. Stronger Muscles 5. Protects against Leg Cramps 6. Counters High Salt 7. Supports Bowel Movements

[@ariemulchand]

Thanks Sumit.

[@Ladyofvirtue247]

This is crazy! My sister showed me a pic of her foot being swollen, I asked her had she been taking her potassium? I've recently learned about sodium and potassium in the body...this video is right on time...thank you Dr. Berg! ❤️

[@Ghost00_14]

Sounds like your sister Edema

[@thedryvr]

Its kidneys he has other vids on the subject

[@DebbiePeet]

Thank you Dr. Berg I didn't realize how important potassium is. I'm going to a Chiropractor right now due to a pinched nerve in my lower back. I refuse to take any drug prescribed or or the counter. I watched your video and I'm using Willow Bark. It might take 20 to 25 visits to the Chiropractor, whatever it's going to take. I'm also fasting this is day 4, I'm trying for a 7 day, just pray I can do it! God Bless You and ALL Your Family Dr. Berg FOREVER AMEN🙏

[@Ghost00_14]

I swear they tell that to everyone they told me thw same thing

[@farealwitit7947]

if you would like to be prayed over for healing let me know

[@Ewan-y9r]

Make magnesium chloride oil at home. Spray on the affected area. You should see the results in a week's time, depending on application and concentration. Works for sciatica definitely among other ailments.

[@FrightF]

Mg Per 100g Tuna - 550 Avocado - 485 Broccoli - 293 Silverbeet/Swiss Chard - 379 Brussel Sprouts - 390 Pork - 423 Avocado is most versatile common low carb plant. It goes well with cold salad and with warm veggies.

[@kamron_thurmond]

High quality information. 👏👏👏

[@davidmaco1]

goat milk is loaded

[@FrightF]

@@davidmaco1 yeah, ive since come to the conclusion animal sources are best

[@vince1229]

Chick peas 875 mg, beetroot 325, Cream of Tartar 16,500 mg per 100g.

[@skynet4496]

"no salt" aka potassium chloride is good too and easiest to get the amount that veggies lack these days due to lack of crop rotation and fertilizer

[@richardmang2558]

"Nu-Salt". I believe you mean the salt substitute product called Nu-Salt. In the blue container with white lettering. 100% Potassium Chloride.

[@Babygirl_2008]

I’m low in this ! Thank you for sharing I’m going to do this your awesome changed my life I’m so many ways! Thank you so glad I came across you. I stoped eating grains, sugar, eating once a day. Fasting my life is starting to getting better slowly but man life changer I’m so grateful for your videos. Thank you so much! I love fresh salmon 🍣 twice a week, and I’m in low potassium and this has helped me feel better and sleep better and cut all alcohol out and I only drink half a cup of coffee a day now as to 20 oz a day I’m so happy with my results: I’m even getting me brown fog gone. Thank you so much Dr Berg

[@aurenale]

Thank you Doctor for being so clear in presenting the information about possible potassium and sodium deficiencies and their ratio. The recommended daily intake of potassium would be 4700mg/day. What should be the desirable values in blood? the normal range depends on the laboratory. but the normal range does not tell us what would be desirable. Thanks again. Your channel is very good.

[@wrigna1]

Years ago I was diagnosed with severe hypokalemia and I'm now trying my best to get plenty potassium while doing Keto. I'm trying to keep the stress levels low and alcohol consumption virtually nonexistent. Searching for tips and advice.

[@imeanbzns6077]

Parsley has potassium. You'll have to research what ratio of Magnesium is needed, along with potassium.

[@paveljelinek772]

Yea.. Keto fatigue.. I was wondering if that applies to me. It's true that i eat 'normal' food from time to time. No sugars, just starches and can tell you that that spiking insulin alone gets me to sleep like crazy.. edit: from what i've heard, sodium makes muscles contract, pottasium helps with muscle release

[@marysh3840]

Your daily videos help me a lot to stay on my healthy diet and IF. Thanks Dear Dr. Berg.

[@Drberg]

Happy to help!

[@EVILid]

please dr can you make a video for help people in withdrawal of antidepressants ? i love all your video , i try actually nutritional yeast ,adrenal cocktail,magnesium, potassium with big big salad. please

[@kw686]

Your vids are the most informative I have come across concerning my own health situation I thank you for posting…keep them coming please.

[@terivaughn2575]

I’ve been watching your channel for a very long time and love the way you explain things in a simplified way. (PS the beard makes you look years older when I have always thought how young you look. Just my opinion)

[@JustMe-ws6ek]

What is the difference between potassium gluconate vs potassium chloride? And which one is better to take daily? I get daily morning headaches and daily tight muscle tension in my neck and upper back (constant stress), once in a while spasms in the foot/calf.

[@Sebi1998]

if u get ure 4-5g of potassium u dont have to worry

[@genedefelice8946]

So, let me ask you this. I've heard that too much potassium can be harmful. I have thought about sypplimenring potassium but since hearing possible harmful side effects, I've steered clear. Can you over dose on potassium? Thanks

[@macheadg5er]

Darn near impossible to overdose unless you are trying to kill yourself. Ive been fighting low potassium my whole life ended up in the hospital twice because it was so low. I started taking potassium bulk powder haven't had any issues. I take 5000mg a day of potassium (via Potassium Gluconate) If you take too much your body will just urinate it out. So unless you take like a pound of it at once you are fine.

[@genedefelice8946]

@@macheadg5er thank you for the info

[@florichahal7668]

Yes. It's the ratio between sodium/potassium that's most important but its very possible to get too much of potassium or sodium in the blood from labs and symptoms I've seen.

[@markdaisey4800]

If you take a large bolus of potassium - say a full teaspoon worth of KCl, that may be enough to push your blood K levels up to dangerous levels. The kidneys are really good at preemptively excreting potassium as you consume it to keep the blood levels within normal range. Small doses of potassium salt such as 1/4 tsp in 16 oz of water won't be any issue. Food sources are no problem either since they take longer to break down and hence the potassium is time-released. Kidney diseases impair excretion, causing accumulation. Some diuretics called "potassium-sparing diuretics" will contribute to high blood potassium. Overall, yes an OD is possible if you have kidney disease, take certain diuretics, or consume a large bolus (think of a teaspoon of potassium salt). Food sources are the best way.

[@colchicine1]

@@markdaisey4800 After watching this video I went and took 1t of potassium citrate. But thanks to your info I wont do that anymore.

[@hazarta666]

Another useful video.. Thank you, dr. Berg!

[@higherkite]

Hey Dr. Berg I am sure you have had this question asked many times. When I check a patients BMP OR CMP and their potassium is usually within normal range, how does that correlate with this masses of potassium deficiency? When potassium is within normal limits with a low potassium diet? Also could you do a video on normal lab values with vitamin deficiencies?

[@williamcooper2415]

I dropped my high blood pressure by 30 points, just from adding potassium to my vitamin regimen and got other great benefits, as well.

[@christinedarnell3520]

How much potassium do you take? And what kind is it a tablet or powdered? And how much?

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Could you please tell me how much potassium you take to lower your BP and what brand as well! My BP is very high and I get scared I would like to bring it down naturally! Thankyou in advance!

[@dannydanielsnyc]

Are you on keto diet?

[@williamcooper2415]

@@dannydanielsnyc No, but my energy is through the roof, now that I'm getting proper potassium amounts.

[@williamcooper2415]

@@christinedarnell3520 For men 4,700mg; for women 3,400mg. I get the bulk powder in the Potassium Orotate because it has great absorption. It's hard to mix with water and taste like pure crap, but it mixes well with ACTIVIA.

[@ashdgee]

When it comes to whole grains, I always soak my steel cut oats overnight and rinse them a couple of times the following morning, this will reduce the phytic acid that block mineral absorption.Graet video as always Dr. Berg

[@thepoweroftheoilofjoy]

Do you soak in cold or warm water? Also what does this do for it? Thanks

[@ashdgee]

@@thepoweroftheoilofjoy Just normal room temperature water. It dissolves the phytates which inhibit mineral absorption

[@JC-cv3up]

Dr. Berg I just bought potassium yesterday and now you upload a video about it. It’s like you’re reading my mind!

[@katherinebrady6296]

I was just thinking about it yesterday!

[@kenhalal375]

It's so refreshing to see that someone has it right about the sodium/potassium balance.

[@SP-ql9xz]

Dr.. this is for my husband I’m writing ..☹️ He has terrible allergies with chronic sneezing and cough.. He takes Claritin .. oral inhaling puffs as well… it’s so sad to see him losing his sleep at night with 100 or more times sneezing under 3-4 mins… & coughing a lot & finally almost losing his voice… Plz suggest some help …plzzzz🙏🏽 Thx..

[@chilipepper9938]

Spend a 100 bucks on a nasal lavage and irrigate the sinuses- before it ends up being an infection requiring antibiotics.

[@sabinabaldwin4118]

Great video! We use Dr. Berg's Electrolyte powder and LOVE it! ❤️ In the past, both my husband and I have had symptoms mimicking a heart attack. After expensive ER visits and series of tests we learned we were low in potassium. Potassium pills didn't agree with me so I am especially fond of your electrolyte powder. We're able to do everything we want without wearing out prematurely.

[@jaroslawleskiewicz9128]

So what is the best source of potasium?? Confusing video.

[@jeffneal7422]

Greens

[@dougm2250]

@@heygetoffmylawn1572 Essentially you are incorrect as the doc does NOT promote his products in every video. Watch more videos before making such statements. Phooey.

[@dougm2250]

@@heygetoffmylawn1572 Who cares? The doc needs to make a buck just like everyone else. As far as his prices he`s not selling low quality vitamins and supplements made in china by prisoners/slaves thus the higher prices.People pay for that quality and if some can`t afford it well that`s their tough luck. The doc also gives his advisement out for any and all to enjoy for FREE with millions following him and showing their appreciation...myself included.. Why do you even come here kicking up dirt? What have you contributed to society besides showing your juvenile anger and jealousy? Dismissed.

[@paulrenwick6231]

Am on a diet because I have been watching your videos. I am waking up always tired and during the day. Is there anything I can do or do you think there is any underlying problems I may have? Thanks

[@waedjradi]

Something worth saying on minerals and especially Potassium; it is much active to consume Potassium in solidity than electrolyte drinks. So adding vegetables, cruciferous plants, meats - will allow the Potassium to absorb into the bloodstream much faster and remain within the body longer - especially while it sits in your gastrointestinal tract. Liquid forms of Potassium passes through the body within minutes and normally helps for a little while.

[@SuperWhatapain]

This is SO informative! Thank you!

[@rebeccaann4485]

Best source of potassium is cream of tarter. No one really cooks with it anymore. Even 1/4 teaspoon added to your one glass of water a day makes a huge difference . Thank you for all you Do!

[@rachkate76]

He’s done videos on this before explaining why no, you should not do that. I suggest taking a look.

[@rebeccaann4485]

@@rachkate76 Thank you!

[@kanykyboog]

Hi dr berg thank you for this video . The other cause of potassium deficiency can be due to a genetic rate syndromes called : Gitelman syndrome and barter syndrome . I have gitelman syndrome which require me to take potassium and magnesium daily . Those videos helps a lot with nutrition supplements .

[@aquagrunty101]

I was just asking my friends if they knew a good all-encompassing electrolyte support drink. I am thankful for finding this video right when I needed it! I am 100% getting your electrolyte support drink mix, I did the math on your 100 servings version and it is SO much cheaper than all of the many supplements I am taking! I have high hopes for it, I bet I’m deficient in a bunch of the trace minerals as well since I barely eat any leafy greens!

[@doraKitty23]

I sleep better whenever i consume a lot of potassium and when i also reduce sugar, i even sleep like a baby🤩🍃

[@shrilakshmi4238]

How do you consume potassium?

[@ahmedlotfy8972]

It heped me with mood and eczema

[@katrin414]

Thank you again for your valuable videos!

[@joanies6778]

I do take your Electrolytes powder during summer when I exercise a lot doing strenuous yardwork and gardening, and I notice a huge difference. In reality, I need to take it daily because I am feeling low on energy, my muscles seem weak, and I know I'm not getting enough potassium in my food. THANK YOU for the reminder! 🤗

[@louismatarazzo6692]

A lot of native Puerto Rican dishes contain yuca which is very high in potassium

[@alexac7210]

Louis Matarazzo, hi , what is the best way to cook yucca? And is there a lot of sugar in them? Thanks.

[@louismatarazzo6692]

@@alexac7210 I'm not sure. I think it's steamed. I'm not sure about sugar

[@alexac7210]

@@louismatarazzo6692 I'm asking because my yucca is mostly used in beef soup that my friend made and she uses it often in place of potatoes.( She's Latina) I think that yucca is very good in her soup but I was wondering if there was a hi sugar content in them. Thank you. my daughter are Latina and they enjoy mashed potatoes,I'm going to try and make mashed yucca and see if they like them instead of mashed potatoes .

[@criticalthinker7822]

Dr. Berg I have a collection of your wheat grass containers. Excellent product!

[@michellegrovak]

I tried eating 7 cups of vegetables and it ruined my digestion for a month. I supplement with your electrolyte formula.

[@mackosajt86]

did the suplement help? if yes, after how long, and what were your symptoms?

[@georgekoroneos3892]

I agreed it's important story & I can't deny the fact that taking potassium improved the situation in somebody's health !!! But what happened if someone gets too much ??? It would be all right??? Please emphasize that !!!

[@shivani9581]

Could you please do a video on how to lower high potassium levels

[@Trip-lover125]

I have the same problem, they say its because of CKD🤔

[@Drberg]

Hope this video helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHy6amyPnsubftU Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@hoyin324]

is potassium best to take with magnesium or just alone is okay?

[@montyi8]

Can we say every vitamin has life changing benefits? Every day I see videos like Amazing Benefits of Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, D, A, K etc., Iodine etc.

[@IntegralEarthling]

You are looking really good, Boy! That beard suits you amazingly well! I am taking LoSalt, has 66% Potassium Cloride salt. I mix that with himalaya salt. Much Love, Karsten

[@candywilkins386]

Thank you for all of your videos! I'm recovering from an abusive relationship of 31 years. I am 4 years out now and thankful to Jesus that I'm still alive. I have had shingles, covid and a hysterectomy and my father died . This happened all this year. Now I'm dealing with my hair falling out in clumps. I also have Epstein barr virus and fibromyalgia so it's very difficult to exercise. I'm trying to get healthy but I'm on foodstamps and disabled from ex- husband. Any suggestions for me would be awesome. I'm 54 years old. I just started multi vitamins, iron and hair,skin and nail vitamins. I was hemorrhaging after menopause and that's what caused me to have to get a hysterectomy

[@dawnromanzin2126]

Dear Candy be fully healed in the name of Jesus.

[@thebirima91]

This is too much someone should bear. Watching Dr. Berg you are on the right track. Take care my dear.

[@curiouscat3384]

I'm so sorry you have so many overwhelming issues. I think the best thing would be to build a foundation of eating nothing but healthy foods. I understand cost issue with foodstamps but if you can eat a huge salad (7-10 cups organic if possible) and lots of pastured eggs EVERY DAY it will do wonders for you. The key is to get as many nutrients from quality food as possible rather than expensive supplements which vary widely in quality. Having said that, you're smart to boost your health by taking B Complex vitamin supplements that include Biotin for skin, nails and hair. Also VERY important are vitamins D3 and K2 (see Dr. Bergs many videos on that subject) and trace minerals. I know it's tempting to buy cheap frozen dinners and processed foods but you just won't get good nutrition from them. Wishing you great success and health!

[@Sebi1998]

important to dont stop working out and eat healthy the right amount

[@curiouscat3384]

@@Sebi1998 Walking daily might be all she can do at beginning. Even if that's difficult just try to keep moving around the house. Don't spend all day on the sofa

[@MightyWomanOfGod9050]

Late to the comments as usual BUT I wanted to share an interesting experience I have every summer with my salt water pool. I'm SOOOOO glad I found this information as the salt water pool gave my husband and I terrible leg cramps while in the pool! Bummer huh? I didn't think to use potassium to counter it!! Boy I know what to do this year!! I'm going to take potassium citrate and put it mixed with water in a spray bottle with some magnesium and put that on after swimming. Chlorine also depletes vital minerals so it's a good idea with either type of pool. Oh and I can concur completely with this list of benefits! Totally experience all of these.

[@pamelatimbush3762]

Thanks Dr. Berg for this very helpful video! I am going to get me some Potassium 😊. I've been taking magnesium for awhile now before I go to bed and it helps with insomnia. May I take these together or should I take one in the morning and one in the evening?

[@seriouslyawesomegirls8638]

I take potassium during the day basically after lunch on days that I have lunch. Bedtime is not a great idea as potassium is a diuretic

[@pamelatimbush3762]

@@seriouslyawesomegirls8638 Thank you! I will take it in the afternoon and continue magnesium before bed. I appreciate your help 😊

[@seriouslyawesomegirls8638]

@@pamelatimbush3762 happy to help

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

This makes sense I have high BP and I am constipated and dehydrated my lips are and mouth is dry I don't feel thristy though! My doctor want to put me on meds I said no I will try something natural! So I will try this potassiumto see if I get any relief!

[@chowdhurytauhidulislamkomo3490]

Can i take potassium chloride as supplement or which from of potassium you recommend?

[@akmhidra23]

There is cheap way to supliment with potassium and avoid stomach problems. Buy salt replacement that is 75% potassium and use that on your food. Easy. Also eat some leafy greens you will get used to them after a while. :D

[@peterantal3415]

Dear Dr.Eric Berg,thank you for sharing useful information,which changed my life styles.I'm a cyclist.I usually ride my bike 50 km once or twice a week.Long time ago I used to have something sweet or a chocolate the half of my tour,which gave me more energy.I've been fasting for 6months.My eating period is from 10a.m. to 5p.m.,but I often go for riding late afternoon,or evening.When I arrive at home after cycling I need something to eat.What 's your advice?I can't postpone my breakfast,because of my job.Thank you in advance.Peter

[@wendy33040]

Psyllium husk is good for this time in evening and will fill you up. I don’t think it will spike your blood sugars and it’s super for cholesterol.

[@peterantal3415]

@@wendy33040 Thanks for your answer.

[@halber30]

Thank you Dr.Berg. as always your videos are very informative.

[@MariaTheGreat]

Dr. Berg, thank you for another excellent video!

[@Drberg]

Most welcome! Glad you liked it!

[@MrOrthodox13]

But please do mention banana (right there with apple) which has almost double potassium of an apple. Of course, it's not keto-friendly, but it's the first fruit we think of when we talk about potassium.

[@simdhaliwal4260]

yes, exactly!! I was surprised it wasn't mentioned!

[@MrOrthodox13]

@@simdhaliwal4260 Dr Eric Berg omits some facts for no reason, he is giving us an incredible lot of useful information, a banana isn't going to hurt his reputation.

[@sashasavisha146]

That’s the first thing I thought of as well. I eat a banana or two every day. 🍌He does mention fruit comes with a lot of sugar and potato 🥔 comes with starch. So vegetables are a great choice.

[@simdhaliwal4260]

@@MrOrthodox13 His only issue is his ketogenic diet and it has skewed his way of thinking a little.

[@MrOrthodox13]

@@simdhaliwal4260 Nah nah, ketogenic diet is definitely A way. A lot of diets out there are good and so is keto. While it lacks some stuff, he supplements those through other means. He never says it's only and strictly meat and greens, and explains why and how to do it properly. Some of us who don't go full keto can still do low carb, eating only some essential carbs like fruit and skipping on sweets.

[@tresawill6247]

Thanks Dr.Berg DC

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Thank you so much for sharing your valuable information doc

[@ktnice]

I have read moringa is very high in potassium and has other vitamins/minerals as well.

[@m.m.574]

Great that we’re helping each other with suggestions/questions here in the comments! 👏

[@achilleslikouras1542]

How about if you have Addisons disease???

[@monical.3892]

Hello Dr. Berg!!! I have made so many changes with your help. I had a question about radishes, I recently read they can contain arsenic along with other root veggies. Is there a way to find out how much? Or is there a prefered cooking method?

[@laszlobandi6456]

you would need a ton of arsenic to cause any harm, technically you could eat a tablespoon of it and still survive. it's when you drink water with arsenic regularly day by day when it is really harmful.

[@dawnadriennetaylor970]

All vegetables contain hydrophilic/water loving elements such as arsenic e.g aluminium which is nothing to do with hydrophobic/metallic. aluminium pans or foil. Confusingly, they have the same label.

[@SeminarChauffeur]

Indeed I have problems with 1, 2, and 7 since sometimes I tend to forget what I was going to do the moment I get distracted, and I feel like my brain is loading when I look for something or there's a task to do. I also feel a little bit dizzy when I do stuff that makes me turn my head this way and that often. And also I have chronic constipation, I'm down to just two bowel movements every 8 days, and fiber isn't helping much, aside from making it easier to poop and make my stool look better. I tried taking 2-ish cups of fresh coconut water a day and I was feeling better in just 2 days, so I figured out that it might be potassium deficiency and got myself potassium chloride pills, as well as continuing to drink coconut water and slipping in a banana when I can.

[@godfreymccammon4531]

Subscribing to Dr. Eric Berg, DC videos for me has been the next best thing to a medical miracle...his videos are a big part of living a healthy life.

[@jimatsydney]

Many endurance athletes adopt a whole plant based diet because they can run faster for longer. I think it is because of the potassium and phytonutrients in the plants. My running, mood and stamina has improved since I made the change two years ago. I need to remember to add some salt (NaCl) to my veggies though, otherwise I feel flat running hills. I don’t think I need added potassium because I easily get the 8 cups a day.

[@brinstar]

Dr Berg, what do you think about using LoSalt/NoSalt as an alternative to getting enough potassium in my diet?

[@trueroland]

Dear Dr. Berg. This question is important to me that's why i would like to have an answer from an expert like u. Does potassium get lost while ejaculation?

[@godreamer89]

Doc if possible, would you be able to recommend a potassium supplement? I used to take your electrolyte powder for years, but I have recently developed a corn allergy and have bad reactions to the citric acid in the powder. ☹️ It's heart breaking because it was a part of my daily routine. Please and thank you. ❤️

[@phylenejanousek2740]

Same here. I have celiac and the electrolyte powder has something that upsets my system

[@Arrasel]

Take potassium citrate powder from Now Foods. I take it for years and it's not expensive Also, potassium from Gerson Therapy is great but in Europe is extremely expensive

[@user-hu4gr1bo5g]

Thank you, Dr.

[@milly1565]

Dr Berg you are the BEST!!! Without your guidance I could never find my answer to my questions about my health from my Doctor! I find that stunning my Doctor does not have answers! And you have it!

[@Drberg]

Glad to help!

[@milly1565]

@@Drberg I am ecstatic that you see my comment right away and respond to it, I am hoping that I can speak to you directly as I have so many questions, I attended the live event online every Friday but didn’t get lucky but I learned something and get information with what I don’t know. I wonder why your product is not sold in Amazon Canada?

[@warmlantern0000]

Big fan for 6 years ECT. Love you and thank you. 💖🌿

[@OJay20]

Dr. Berg, I wish you could make a video on diastasis recti

[@778myko]

Thank you Doctor. However, any chance of tweaking your electrolyte powder for less stevia? I believe most of us who take your guidance seriously have no urges for "sweets"

[@eponymous2684]

Yes, i find it to be too sweet

[@oliveirafunerals]

I can’t order it because I can’t stand the taste of stevia.

[@curiouscat3384]

YES! I've asked for this before. Anyone serious about health doesn't care what our "medicine" tastes like! I detest stevia and it's just unnecessary

[@williamgillette4086]

Beet greens and swiss chard are high in oxalates.

[@HunzaTech]

When it comes to Potassium, I've never heard about taking such large amounts before. Even in electrolyte powders, one being LMNT, the potassium is much lower than sodium. I've always associated excess potassium with being dangerous to your heart, heck that's what's used in a lethal injection to stop a person's heart. Due to my ignorance, I'd appreciate more in depth info, because I've never heard of taking such large amounts. Thanks for your videos!

[@Terror1Void]

It's a government regulation that all potassium supplements are low. You must get it from your diet.

[@smokescreen2146]

@@Terror1Void Reason?

[@rachkate76]

The vast majority of electrolytes no matter what they claim, are just salty sugar liquid.

[@markdaisey4800]

@@smokescreen2146 Its mostly due to the fact that it can cause gastric irritation, that's why most potassium supplements are capped at 99 mg. Oral potassium given in-hospital are larger doses but time-released, not immediate-release.

[@markdaisey4800]

Minimum potassium requirements are around 3200 mg daily because under normal conditions, this is about what your kidneys excrete in a 24 hour period. To maintain balance, you need at least 3200 mg. Other recommendations are 4700 mg, because this dosage showed improvements in the average systolic blood pressure in the study population. Way too much potassium or way too little can cause arrhythmias either way.

[@AshishSharma-tk7hh]

Hello sir, pls make video on "stuttering"... Thanks

[@Drberg]

I will check with Dr. Berg about doing a video on this! Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@malimali6686]

Why stuttering! Does it have anything with foods ?

[@shardajadhav5906]

Hi Dr Berg, thanks for educating on potassium ! What are beet greens or beet tops ? Means beet leaves we have to use ?? Or beet root it is ??

[@rachkate76]

Yes the green part at the top. In most countries this is cut off and binned before the beetroot part is available for sale.

[@shardajadhav5906]

@@rachkate76 Thanks!

[@thunder2174]

Is wheat grass juice is good source of potassium nd magnesium?

[@hamishspencer]

20 years ago, you used to be able to buy Potassium tablets at your local chemist here in Australia. Nowadays, it seems the only way to get potassium is with an electrolyte powder which inevitably contains sugar, sucrose, maltodextrin and other undesirable stuff. I wonder what happened to those potassium tablets? BTW, I looked into buying Dr Berg's electrolyte powder and, although it's sugar free, the cost in AUD was absolutely outrageous and way above my pay grade.

[@DotterSvea]

It's called online - Solgar Potassium tablets.

[@vince1229]

Cream of tartar has 16,800 mg potassium per 100gm. Supermarket.

[@mailisskarlsen9651]

Same here in Norway. But on prescription we have good ones. So i just talked my doc into giving me those

[@joanies6778]

That's unfortunate... pricey for me, too. However, I do take it anyway and I see a huge difference! Someone mentioned microgreens being high in potassium so I looked it up and found an article by Medical News Today that lists many nutrients in microgreens and how to grow them. I probably won't give up the electrolyte powder, but I'm thinking microgreens is a way to pack a punch of nutrition in a serving.

[@mrseverlastingtips7185]

Im in Perth and I bought my tablets from mega vitamns 😉

[@anthonyeves2005]

Cups? I'm from the UK... what's a 'Cup' size please?

[@cynthia1640]

Why isn't there any potassium in my women's one a day vitamins? There are many other necessary minerals. Now I have anxiety over a deficiency lol thx doc!

[@raymondknkn733]

Because women's one a day is garbage...

[@cynthia1640]

@@raymondknkn733 ok thx random social media gatekeeper lol

[@Th4thWiseman]

@@raymondknkn733 You mean women one a day is garbage! Oh sorry you mean women's one a day is garbage! ....I see now women are making sense , LMFAO 🤪

[@becs1354]

I love listening to Dr Bergs. I haven't tried keto because l stopped eating meat 3 years ago, I wasnt sure how my body would cope without it but my body copes very well, l do know some people's bodies need meat. I have bloods taken on a regular basis and so far l'm showing no signs of any deficiencies but listening to this makes me think l am definitely deficient because l tick all the symptoms, brain fog, cramps, etc. I have suffered from extreme leg cramps four or more times a night due to a back operation on my L4 and L5 discs l had 15 years ago. No one really knows why l get them. Specialists say it might be scar tissue thats causing them, others say lack of magnesium but noone really knows, l have tried many different things l have even tried sleeping with a bar of soap at the foot of my bed, its amazing what you can find on google in the middle of the night.. l've taken good quality magnesium but it hasn't worked, nothing has worked to date. It was only recently when l heard Dr Berg mention potassium can help with cramps my ears pricked up, l needed to know more. With all the years of research this is the first time l have ever heard potassium can help so l became very intrigued to know more. l recently had an appointment with a dietitian at a hospital to discuss my cramps and I mentioned that l came across Dr Bergs videos and he mentions the importance of increasing potassium if you have cramps etc, as many people are deficient and dont even know it.. The first thing she said "too much potassium can be dangerous" and the second thing she said " be extremely cautious taking on any advice from a person putting up health advice on youtube"...To be honest l did walked away from my dietitians appointment feeling disillusioned. I used to believe dietitians were the answer but from my experience its as though everyone is under the same umbrella. We are individuals and our needs are different too everyone else. I'm very open to trying potassium but l also dont want to cause any more health issues than l already have. (I was diagnosed with blood cancer - Non Hodgkin's one year ago and l'm now in remission, so it's important l do the right thing. I refused to get the jab because l trusted my body needed to heal first , there were other reasons for not getting it but that was my main reason. I'm glad l refused because l have heard others that were in remission are no longer, coincidence , l guess we will never know 🤷‍♀️) l do have an appointment with a highly regarded naturopath, so l will be interested to see her take on taking extra potassium 🤞... lm willing to try anything as long as it has benefits for my health... On a different topic, I've seen many youtube videos of people recommending zinc to help boost the immune system. Yes, there are many benefits of taking zinc but noone has ever mentioned that taking zinc long term can cause health issues. You should always have a break when taking zinc! I highly recommend doing research and for anyone promoting the benefits of taking supplements or increasing certain vitamins or minerals, they should include the health risks of overdosing, it's called a duty of care.

[@larrymosher5045]

A simple solution, take a calcium,magnesium and zinc supplement. I take a simple one,from Walmart(spring valley brand) .then eat a couple bananas a day,for potassium. Good luck.

[@alexhowley9834]

Eat some meat.... there is no point in excluding meat. You need it, eat all the plants you want, but eat meat too. No wonder you have so many issues, your body isnt getting all the essential amino acids to make DNA

[@susantaylor1841]

If you don't eat enough potassium what's the best potassium to take. I've been using citrate. I can't eat that much greens my stomach is bloated constantly

[@Kunal-yn9xs]

Hello dr berg , can we add tata potassium salt with a ratio of Na:k = 25:15 per 100 g in our diet?

[@pmaint1]

What's the best type of potassium. I always use potassium gluconate.

[@vatren765]

Another benefit is for autistic kid. It helps my autistic kid with ADHD, cognitive, overall health. I made soup out of purple cabbage, beets, cauliflower, and ground grass-fed beef, sea salt. Simple and easy.

[@vatren765]

@@J.o.e_K sounds good. I sometimes use ground porks if I get tired of beef. And the cabbage is so sweet, I don’t need to add sweetener.

[@gaitreeferguson3012]

So much to learn and understand how the body works. Thanks alot dr. B

[@Drberg]

Most welcome! Glad you found the information useful.

[@sixtyinsix]

Could one use Cream of Tartar and some salt to make a bootleg energy/hydrating drink in a pinch?

[@christinegarza6516]

Can you do a video on digesting food and inflammation ?

[@Fish2WaterNZ]

Thanks for the great video. I'm planning on doing a multiday fast. How do you maintain pottassium levels while fasting? Is it possible to wolf down beet leaves while fasting or will that break my fast? Cheers

[@Fish2WaterNZ]

@@thomasengel1459 thanks but that doesn't explain where i get the pottassium from. Recently done 5 day fast that ended up with intense leg cramps. I get plenty of salt and bath with magnesium but can't work out how to get sufficient pottassiu..

[@Fish2WaterNZ]

@@thomasengel1459 that's cool. The salt i have has small amounts but nothing near the 4000+mg. Hence my query as my life is pretty physical and can't afford to be cramping up like before if fasting.

[@seriouslyawesomegirls8638]

@@Fish2WaterNZ you can try Dr. Berg's electrolyte powder

[@Fish2WaterNZ]

@@seriouslyawesomegirls8638 thanks for the heads up. I wild love to try and will check if it's available in New Zealand. Would you have to take 5 servings a day to reach required amount? Does that get prohibitively expensive? Hence my query around eating beet leaves while fasting?

[@markdaisey4800]

You can use 1/4 teaspoon of potassium salts in water.

[@thelion706]

Is it true that some people believe potassium is harmful to the kidneys?

[@tammymitchell4770]

Another awesome & informative video, Dr. Berg! I just ordered your electrolyte variety pack...Can't wait to try the different flavors! And I will definitely be increasing my intake of Potassium-rich foods.

[@mariadimond22]

Please make your potassium in capsules I can't swallow it they're way too big 🥺 I bought but it's impossible for me to swallow it.

[@CBM2411]

Dr.Berg I have been following your videos. I do the Keto no visible carbs, except what is in veges or eggs etc. I also the Intermittent fasting, I also exercise in a fasting state including HIIT. I started 3 months ago at 230lbs, I lost 25Lbs, but now seem to plateau. I also have High UA and is limited to what I can eat to avoid flare ups, I drink the lemmon water and ACV water. I also consume no sugar or sweetener not even fruit. What can I do.

[@Drberg]

Hope this video helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpaxenubeZenhck Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@felipemandujano2341]

Exelent explanation doc, keep da good work Very clear transparent, yours truly f.jesse naturopath from long beach

[@helios4425]

A few questions Dr. Any evidence that keto diet causes low potassium levels since insulin activates sodium potassium ATPases in most body cells, which may lead to increase in absorption of potassium by the cells. Do you disagree with the RDA for potassium? Do you think it is too high ? Any other RDA you might disagree with Thank you

[@whythe48]

Dr Berg you are wise beyond your years

[@als239]

I wish you made unflavored electrolytes!

[@codystephens5939]

Look up re-lyte it's made by Redmond. They have all kinds of flavor and unflavored

[@als239]

@@codystephens5939 thank you so much, I typically use re-lyte or Bodybio's e-lyte, but not as much potassium in those.

[@alexac7210]

Dr Berg You look handsome with that beard. Thank you for your daily videos on our health. I wish that you were my Dr.

[@alanstolarczyk5442]

Can we add potassium chloride as as substitute? Like Nusalt, losalt etc.?

[@luisalbertoaboytes]

Doc, show us YOUR daily vitamin/mineral intake