CAN SUPPLEMENTS CLEAN YOUR ARTERIES? - Doctor Reacts

Are there supplements that can reverse arterial calcification? Is it really that easy to get rid of atherosclerosis? What does the research say? Do you need a lot of advanced cardiovascular testing? Watch Dr. Westman’s reaction to super-popular influencer Eric Berg talk about these issues - is Dr. Berg right, or are there a lot of false promises here?
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[@ednikdeshaw6608]

Dr Berg has opened up my life to take care of myself with day to day opportunity before I get sick. Meanwhile, most dr never took their time to explain health issues.

[@scretching08]

I want to thank Dr. Westman for his informative critique. In 2016, at 51, I had a stroke. As a scientist and a man of faith, I turned to prayer and found Dr. Berg online. Following his recommendations improved my health. While I appreciate Dr. Westman's assessment and critique, I have found that Dr. Eric Berg's advice has been more beneficial to me. Many doctors have not taken the time to explain my health issues, and it's important to remember that medicine is not an exact science. A good example would be legal advice. Two different lawyers may give similar advice. Which is better? Whatever works.

[@KenJackson_US]

Dr.Berg isn't the enemy.

[@KenJackson_US]

@@poppy3026 He apparently works full time reading professional papers to glean information for his videos. If _you_ can do that, why don't you?

[@KenJackson_US]

@@poppy3026 No. Scientology is a religion. He doesn't discuss religion. He discusses science as documented in papers.

[@poppy3026]

WRONG - SCIENTOLOGY IS A MIND CONTROL CULT. THERE IS NO GOD OR DIETY IN SCIENTOLOGY . AS FAR AS HIM NOT TALKING ABOUT RELIGION - OBVIOUSLY BECAUSE IT IS NOT A RELIGION . OKAY I AM DONE WITH THIS THREAD - PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO ME AGAIN. I AM SO TIRED OF THE TWISTING OF MOST PEOPLES COMMENTS ON THESE CHANNELS. I WILL DELETE MY PART ON THIS ONE..

[@stickmansgarage9452]

Scientology is a human trafficking/elder abuse money making/real estate compiling cult that enjoys tax exemption in the US & some other jurisdictions No religion prevents it’s members from viewing the world around them (like here on youtube), or forces members to remain when they disagree with Hubbard “policy”. The only other alternative is to cut ties with their entire scientology family and still be harrased by the “church”. That uncomfortable truth aside, much of Dr Berg’s info is helpful and true. The shame is he and his OT8 wife donate so much of the money they raise off youtube, etc to support an abusive cult. Which is why THEY get to be on youtube and look at the internet. As always, follow the money.

[@carolinamagda1116]

Actually there are lots of studies on Pycnogenol published on PubMed, Actually I got 152 results! Berg has all my respect!

[@johnschlesinger2009]

Nattokinase is almost certainly a far better alternative to aspirin.

[@lifestationexpresslinda9425]

Clearing my carotid arteries with Keto and nattokinase! Doppler tests prove it.

[@pramuanchutham7355]

I lost two friends from strokes in their sleep due to baby-aspirin. Although it sounds innocent 'baby', it's strongly acidic nature chews up gastric linings and arterial walls.

[@AZSilverbug]

@@pramuanchutham7355 That is false info put out by Big Pharma... which cannot make profit off aspirin. Dissolve the aspirin in water with a little baking soda, you will never have a problem. Only full aspirin, undissolved can irritate the stomach lining and that not much. Your friends had some serious issues before their strokes... for sure.

[@AZSilverbug]

That is Big Pharma BS. Aspirin is VERY safe, but not profitable. IF you take a full aspirin, just make sure and dissolve it in water, maybe add a bit of baking soda to it and let sit for a few minutes... unless you have existing serious stimach lining issues... no problems. And Lumbrokinase is, IMO, a far better alternative to nattokinase (30X stronger). Add in some serrapeptase for good measure and inflammation reduction.

[@pramuanchutham7355]

@@AZSilverbug how different and whatt applications is Serrapeptase superior to Nattokinase. Please share...

[@ruthbiafora5443]

I’ve had two CAC scores approximately five years apart and my scores have been zero each time. I also had two ultrasound scans of the arteries in my neck and each time I was given an A+. I have been low-carb and mostly carnivore forever and to top it off my bone density is so strong. You could drop me out of an airplane and I probably wouldn’t break. I love Dr. Westman and I love Dr Berg.❤❤

[@AN-zg3sr]

Drop me from a plane and I won't break 😅 you forgot to mention "with a parachute ?" But I love the way you put it ❤

[@WilliamFluery]

@@AN-zg3sr I think she really meant without a parachute. Good news though. If she’s ever sucked out of a Boeing aircraft due to a malfunction, she will be safe.

[@tb54321]

Hope my scores are as good as yours. My cholesterol is so bad I’m going to take a cardiac ct scan instead of a cac. I was prepared for bad cholesterol results as a carnivore but my ldl-p was so high they didn’t even give me a score - I’m just somewhere over 3500 - plus I have low hdl and high triglycerides. My doctor is pro keto but he said this is concerning even for a carnivore diet. So, fingers crossed, because my lab results were quite bad after a year of keto. I can only imagine how bad they were before keto (didn’t have any labs before I started, unfortunately).

[@ruthbiafora]

@@tb54321 Have you been listening to Dr. Chaffee? How long have you been doing keto? Dr. Chaffee, Dr. Baker, Dr. Berry and the cardiac surgeon, Dr. Ovadia are some channels you can pursue if you haven't already. Your body will heal.

[@sciencelad8286]

Same here as far as health scores. but I have been a vegan forever and a day. I have more energy than I know what to do with (I am a triathlete), and the best part is that I don’t have to pay for someone to take the life of an intelligent, loving, friendly sentient being after being abused, exploited and killed in a horrific way.

[@ACooperNorthwoodsWriter]

My husband found Dr. Berg's video on using Berberine. At the same time I was starting Keto and he agreed to do it with me. Of course, he only did/does low carb, but that's fine. He lost 45 pounds in just a few months, and is ecstatic. While he acknowledges the low -carb diet helped, he's pretty insistent that it was the Berberine (oh yeah, and 1T ACV before breakfast). He's sold on Berg. I like Dr. Berg, but I always double check everyone's info.

[@upyours1256]

ACV is nonsense !its just vinegar !

[@marlenegold280]

Double checking is important.

[@mpoharper]

Absolutely. Also he doesn’t indicate anything about populations that might need to avoid a supplement. As someone with cancer I have learned certain supplements need to be avoided especially given the treatment . For example CBD needs to be avoided when on immunotherapy

[@jadedoptimist6364]

Dr. Berg is good but he is a high profile scientologist. His disowned son, Ian Rafalko (changed his name to his mom's maiden name) has a yt channel and puts his dad on blast every chance he gets. Some of Dr. Bergs employees are suing him because he forced them to "donate" money to the cult.

[@TheDonwiggins]

​@@upyours1256raw and unfiltered also has beneficial bacteria.

[@cheffatgrams]

The one thing that bothers me so much about doctors bashing chiropractors is this. Doctors are trained to use a prescription pad and have no real incentive to look for natural remedies. Chiropractors on the other hand are forced to use homeopathic and natural methods. Now, that doesn’t mean there aren’t snake oil salesman out there but I’ll trust most Chiropractors over an MDs any day when it comes to nutrition.

[@daitilus7343]

For a lot of us, we are dealing with chronic pain and disease, and even marginal improvements from supplements can make all the difference. Chiropractors are helpful in at least identifying what might help. I think MD's are too safety conscious, but I don't blame them as that is the system they are working within. Frankly I am not waiting for someone to do a major trial on a supplement that has little to no profit motive. I'll be dead by then.

[@hawkforce4295]

I hear you, but if you listen to this one here, he wants to treat you with nutrition. I know I’ve cured myself of diabetes with diet. No more insulin shots and no diabetes. Inflammation is gone and I lost 85 pounds since January 8th!! So what’s up with that? I am an obligate carnivore and I am getting better and better every single day!! I will say though that I take all of these supplements and a lot of them. LoL but excess has always been a problem with me. If one’s good then 4 is better? I try. I’m trying to catch up, at least that’s my thought process. But I’m with a group of regular loving and caring people that are Healing Humanity with the Power of a Proper Human Diet. That diet is meats and animal products. We are carnivores and have been for over 300 thousand years!!

[@danielles3409]

Can diet reverse plaque that has already taken hold?

[@catharsis77]

@@daitilus7343 Yeah, safety conscious, then they give us statins, tests paid for by drug companies and the results fraudulently promoted. So, what if you have a high calcium score and are in the process of improving your health with diet but you want to be protective or even improve your condition while diet has a chance to work?

[@hawkforce4295]

@@danielles3409 that’s a good question. There’s a doctor with videos and he’s a real one. Check on him Dr. Ford Brewer. Some of my supplements are because of him. He had a plaque and he reduced it. He shows his actual picks from arterial scans of carotid arteries before and after. I found him credible. Stay safe

[@adorableadornments1101]

K2 is not meant to remove calcium altogether, it is meant to pull calcium from your arteries and tissues and put it into your bones. It is also supposed to be taken with Vit. D.

[@SET12DSP]

That's correct and in the proper dosing. Otherwise, you'll get too much calcium from D3. Dosing is 100mcg of K2-MK7 per 1000i.u of D3 as advised by Dr. Kate Rheaume-Bleue.

[@annemichaels5368]

​@@SET12DSP You mentioned MK4 in another comment.. do you take both MK4 and MK7? I'm new to all of this so I'm not sure what's best or the differences between the two. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge btw.

[@SET12DSP]

@annemichaels5368 yesI do I take both as I recall. K2-MK4 really adds strength internally to the bones, while K2-MK7 typically rids calcium from soft tissueslike heart disease that I'm fighting and winning as verified by CAC. I use life extension 45,000mcg for my K2-MK4. This is the amount recommended by Dr. Kate Rheaume-Bleue. So I'm confident I have my bones covered And yes, I have reversed my CAC by 30%. Feel great and had just reversed my A-fib caused by fish oil supplements. I'm 69 on no meds.

[@karenjohnson2126]

K2 is well studied. do not agree with Dr westman

[@BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel]

C D and K2 are musts!

[@jerseytony1]

@@BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel D3 and K2 is a must

[@BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel]

@@jerseytony1 Absolutely,

[@aliciastanley5582]

I respect Dr. Westman and thinks he makes a good contribution to help people make the big changes but I often feel he wants to overlook some important things as not to deter large groups of people from making the big changes. For example he downplays the importance of organic food because so many of his patients will be too frustrated by affordability issues to then take on the big changes like cutting out sugar and going keto or carnivore. Likewise he downplays the importance of pasture raised meat and eggs. Additionally he downplays the importance and usefulness of MCT oil daily or avoidance of lectins. He has set certain priorities to reach the masses, I feel which is important. I can understand this and set my own priorities because so many of these great functional doctors explain the mechanisms of all these things allowing us to make rational choices for ourselves. Something mainstream doctors never do and I have suffered as a result in past years and that still treat us like stupid children who should just do what they tell us to do. Which is too often the wrong damned thing to do.

[@garyr1934]

@@aliciastanley5582this is a very reasonable and fair assessment And I think you’ve put it perfectly

[@WilliamFluery]

The reason I watch you is to get a balanced perspective from what vloggers like Dr. Berg says (and I think he’s one of the best). Thanks for sharing your approach.

[@shirleyhodge3524]

I do not think he has any balance perpective at all its clear he is trained to reject opositions or another way to put it when your brainwashed your brainwashed he knows no other way.

[@dylanb_2011]

"Pycnogenol and Centella asiatica to prevent asymptomatic atherosclerosis progression in clinical events." Minerva Cardioangiol . 2017 Feb;65(1):24-31. doi: 10.23736/S0026-4725.16.04008-1. Epub 2015 Oct 27. Study says Dr. Berg is right.

[@markwetmore8986]

Was going to say, one word " Pycnogenol "

[@markwetmore8986]

Might add that it must be certified by a certain research institution Also made in France only

[@carolinamagda1116]

Actually there are lots of studies on Pycnogenol published on PubMed, just open them. Actually I got 152 results! Cheers

[@SET12DSP]

How about reversal? Not just stopping atherosclerosis but reversing it with no side effects. It's called the Linus Pauling Heart Protocol. My CAC score went from 660 to 458 in 20 months. At the end of 36 months, I expect it to be close to 300.

[@mikerash-pc4jc]

I personally have cleaned out my cardiovascular system. I went from cholesterol of 270 to 159. My hdl cholesterol went from 30 to 62. I started a niacin regimen of 1000 mg per day each month I added another 1000 mg. I now take 6000 mg every day. I have been at this level for the past 15 years. I’m 70 years old. I can run now where I was barely ably to trot for only a few minutes. Most people think this is crazy. But I’ve had all the 60’s check ups look for cholesterol around the aorta. They couldn’t believe I had no cholesterol build up. Before I was on several cholesterol medication that were damaging my liver. After starting this regimen my liver enzymes went back to normal.

[@roxannemiller44]

Do you take time released niacin or the flush kind?

[@mikerash-pc4jc]

The standard 500 mg tablets. I have tried several. I get no flush at all. The first 2 to 3 years I would feel a little. But that feeling only lasted for a few minutes. After 15 years my blood work has stayed the same. My blood pressure runs at 110/70 with the same blood pressure pills. Some time I run out and I notice my pressure climbs to 120/80. I just had my yearly checkup and every thing is great. We have 8 dogs. So I walk every day for 5 to 7 miles to walk all my dogs.

[@roxannemiller44]

@@mikerash-pc4jc thank you for responding. Definitely going to try it

[@williamli7477]

Hello Mike, i am taking time release 500 mg niacin, and some 250 - to 1000 mg niacinamide for moon and body overall comfort. I hv 2 arteries that hv 70 and 75% blockage. My LP (a) is quite high. I cud only take 100 mg niacin and feeling the flash for 15 minutes not immediately but after 10 to 20 minutes. I am taking berberine from time to time. But I take high D3 of 10,000 to 20,000 iu, and 15 mg of k2 mk4 every day. Recently I am taking 12 to 25 mg of iodine daily, also putting providence iodine topically all over, including at the neck, around the ears, stomach, legs, even at the testicle as it cure my 20 years pains in a few days. Can I ask if niacin causing blood sugar to go up or any other side effects? And if you hv any experience with nicotinamide variations of vit B3 Thank you !

[@SET12DSP]

Yeah, but have you had a CAC Score? I have successfully reversed mine by 30% so far. I'm on no medications. I'm 69.

[@DivalerioKitchens]

I love both Dr. Westman and Dr. Berg. I’ve learned so much about taking control over my own health. They both are slow and concise in their explanations and facts. They each have their own style and I think that’s great.

[@whobdis77]

Have to disagree a bit on natto and vitamin K as far as their effects on vascular health. Do we have the vast studies that we do on some pharmacological treatments (which are also paid for by those who benefit the most)? Maybe not but we have enough info for SOME of us to consider them as options. Natto has been used probably longer than aspirin. Those of us who suffer from cad don't feel like we can wait for studies that may not ever take place given those with the funds have no interest in such things.

[@wyattfamily8997]

And waiting for studies may never come as they are commonly funded by Big Pharma who only want "medications" they can patent.

[@SET12DSP]

I couldn't agree more! While I use K2-MK7 and K2-MK4 with D3 my success has been with the Linus Pauling Heart Protocol high dose vitamin C with Lysine and proline as verified by CAC.

[@SET12DSP]

I agree 💯

[@sclickner]

I had 2 calcium lumps on my fingers (right hand between 1 and 2 fingers) for twenty years. Size of peas could roll them around a bit. After 1 year of K2 and Nattokinase they are both gone. Is this perhaps related to calcium in arteries? Don't know, but I take it as a good sign. I'm also now carnivore for 8 months and loving it. :)

[@x.y.7385]

What makes you think they are "calcium" lumps? Pretty sure they are just benign cysts. I've had them my whole adult life. They come and go and are located near/on joints. Small and movable. Not calcium.

[@cryptomaniacs7265]

Nailed it.

[@wyattfamily8997]

Well done, I guess you also see less of your Doctor too, so that's a positive.

[@SET12DSP]

The only way to really know how you're doing is getting a CAC score otherwise your just guessing. I'm reversing mine verified by CAC.

[@macoediv]

I have been tracking my cac score the last three years. At 52 my first score was 909. My second score was 1043, I was doing d3/k2 that year. My Left main in the first score was 273. The second score showed the left main was zero. My last score test this year was 1243, I only did d3/k2 for 6 months before the test. My left main is now at 15. carnivore for three years.

[@Maintain_Decorum]

Great info. Help me understand-did the D3/K2 reduce your left main (yay), but increase your overall CAC?

[@macoediv]

@Maintain_Decorum I think the left main was soft plaque. The overall rise in score was less then someone not on it at all. I passed a stress test and have no heart disease.

[@geoffreylevens9045]

@@macoedivdid you use MK-7 or MK-4? TIA

[@macoediv]

@@geoffreylevens9045 solaray brand 7 from chick peas.

[@brian_phillip]

Started same protocol when I was diagnosed with heart failure 4 years ago. Last year on my follow up scan they could'nt find it. And neither this year so I guess I'm cured. Still taking the medicine prescribed for heart failure on doctors recommendation, as it support heart health. Do excercise a too, but really convinced that the k2mk7 did the difference.

[@sergiosergio12345678]

From 60 to 120 is a 100% increase, not 200% percent.

[@DOCKent-3339]

Dr. Eckberg and Dr. Berg are excellent!

[@yehonatan2020]

There is also scientific data around vitamins C and E for the plaque reduction etc. I have textbooks that were edited by Lester Packer, and there is a lot of data just in those books. The idea as well that we dont need vitamin C on low carb / keto / carnivore due to lower ROS production, and hence less need for vitamin C is partly correct because indeed ROS is lowered as inflammation is also lowered, and BHB is itself a hydroxyl radical scavenger, but the idea that we dont therefore need vitamin C limits its function to only an antioxidant. Truth is Ascorbic acid is involved in so many reactions and is far much more than an antioxidant. "To dismiss vitamin C as nothing more than an antioxidant greatly understates and misrepresents the range of Vitamin C's positive effects on the body" Thomas Levy

[@CBL-if8jr]

@yehonatan..... YEP ! DrThomas Levy ❤. I have his book on Vit.C. ( In German, as I live in Germany)😊

[@SET12DSP]

I have 2 of his books and follow his advice and have been successfully reversing my CAC Score.

[@etejan42]

These are my favorite Dr Westman reacts. As a fan of both you and Dr. Berg, Its nice to be able to watch his video and then have you discuss your take on the topic. And it's always constructive, so we learn more about the topic. I would be interested in watching videos where you react to other colleagues as well, like a very long form discussion.

[@bernieyorke6356]

But doc, pharma also does it’s own testing, and the FDA is 67% funded by big pharma. No different from supplement companies

[@WhoHAAAAA]

I love Dr. Westman's advice on not relying on the purveyors of supplements and such for the reliable studies on safety and efficacy. Reminds me of the pervasive insanity in the pharmaceutical industry approval processes.

[@aliciastanley5582]

I don’t believe the drug companies make donations but they all pay a kind of tax to help the cost of the process of assessing their products and SUPPOSEDLY protect the people.

[@markbodine9298]

True that! Big Food poisons us, Big Pharma reaps the profits. McDonald’s drive-thru with a CVS window immediately after!

[@bonniebenz8792]

One thing I definitely agree with Dr Westman on is “Let Food be thy Medicine”. One can go broke buying everything recommended, I’ve been down that rabbit hole before. Lol!

[@denisedecker7330]

Here's the other piece We don't know what things need other things to work synergistically. Like magnesium should not be increased without also increasing calcium but not at the same ratio. I mean this stuff is so complex and we have not studied it as Dr Westman brings out... So we could be doing harm to ourselves. Just like you don't want your hormones out of balance you didn't want your nutrition out of balance... That's why I like as natural as possible ... nature doesn't best.

[@Stormy-pe2xc]

Sad part is today's natural foods are not abundant in vitamins, minerals, etc. like they used to be and might be more abundant in toxins instead. The percentage of super high quality clean foods grown is very small compared to the earths population and too expensive for most that don't or can't grow their own.

[@lynlawley8903]

We could do sprouting to help

[@annemichaels5368]

​@@lynlawley8903 Yes! I tend to forget about powerhouse sprouts. I need to start some again. Thank you ❤

[@euhdink4501]

Dr. Berg booby-trapped me too until some years ago. But I have - in the beginning - learned so much from him that I am still very grateful. His golden formula is what it is: naming a specific problem, explaining it and recommending supplements. His explanations maybe aren't totally correct but give a good indication for further investigation.

[@HVAC69]

Screw the FDA ....

[@MrTea7]

The Fools and Dopes Administration let Chinese-made (and it's not labeled) prescription Heparin kill hundreds of Americans. Not is the news huh? Look up up it might take some searching. The FDA failed to inspect the plant, could not figure out if it were sabotage or a mistake.

[@AndyManilow]

Dr. Berg bases every piece of advice on real studies. Most doctors still so not believe in supplements.

[@MamaHand1949]

I want to thank you for making these videos. I appreciate having both sides of the story. On the personal note, I’m trying to recover from chemotherapy and I just don’t know what to do I already had gastric and so I understand this leaves me at a greater risk for more complications

[@SET12DSP]

Try Dr. Thomas Levy's book " Curing the Incurable " if it doesn't bring you to tears I Don't know what will it did me. In it, you will read of information withheld from the public. I am reversing my heart disease with it. As verified by CAC.

[@jamesalles139]

yeah, but doctors & researchers claim that statins will reduce plaque. AND claim that calcified plaque is bad. Calcified plaque is stable, less risk of rupture & blood clots - the real problem. But, then whatabout calcium channel blockers. and what really happens with blood pressure and calcification?

[@shirleyhodge3524]

He is trained by big pharma and hes going to defend chemical medicine or loose his licience

[@SET12DSP]

You make some very good points. I, for one, don't care for hard calcium or plaque. I don't consider calcification healing. And yes, while stable, it still narrows the arteries and makes them less pliable. You want pliable arteries for nice blood pressure. I, for one, am using the Linus Pauling Heart Protocol for reversing my CAC and have successfully done it as verified by CAC. So far, 30% in 20 months.

[@mikebridgeline3275]

Wow Thank you so much for this Excellent video. Will recommend your videos to family and friends.🙏💙

[@medimint]

Thank you Doctor for taking the time to analyze and share a lot of useful knowledge

[@fitnesssickness]

Hi Dr Westman I was wondering if taking cayenne pepper and using beet root powder will help with arterial health. I appreciate your help and time

[@shirleyhodge3524]

Precriptions are not studied like you would think and precriptions are not safe

[@robertbeckler5058]

I suppose if your backs to the wall trying this stuff might pay off. As long as a needle isn't being stuck in you without permission or coercion.

[@fiddlerJohn]

Great info. Thanks

[@richardmoeller3143]

I agree with you on your diet recommendations, and I’m am trying to follow that advice. I started taking Natto kinase a year ago and it has kept my Blood Pressure down even below normal levels I haven’t had a reading above 115/70 in a while. I have no way on knowing what it does for my arteries but by lowering my BP I think it helps prevent some of the stress on arterial walls therefore preventing one of the ways damage happens, what do you think?

[@Coco-572]

No aspirin for my dad. My father is 97 with 5 stents we could have avoided. He takes no medications since getting the stents. No statins , no blood thinners, no blood pressure meds . He’s got lots of arteriosclerosis in his fingers but it doesn’t cause any on going symptoms . Occasionally he gets pain but it might be from using a pestle and mortar. He has diabetes and his A1c was 9.3 , Ten years ago. Got it down to 6.3 using low carb diet. His only med is 250-500 mg of topical metformin cream . He is finally experiencing fluid retention but only takes parsley juice and other natural remedies . He very agile , walks 3-4 x a day. He dresses and cooks his own eggs but has gotten short term memory loss the last 2 years. Otherwise he’s easy to manage . We have hard core strategies that don’t require pharmaceuticals. He’s testimony. All his siblings passed and his father only made it to 40 . His mom 70. So it’s clearly not genetic . Some siblings had diabetes and macular degeneration. He was starting to get those eye symptoms but it’s all stopped. No progression of any diseases . No fear of germs . He recently had a carotid ultrasound and his carotid age was given at 85. No calcium supplements but his few supplements are based on organ meats and concentrated veg herbs. He’s been taking Serranatto and nattokinase for 10 years , cycles Berberine , daily Curcumin , a little apple cider vinegar in 3 Oz water right before a meal. Eating is finished 3 hours before laying down. No pills to swallow except tiny capsule of alpha lipoic acid and Berberine . His glucose and neuropathy is manageable with the last two. He sleeps in complete darkness . He Eats stews and gets potassium from walnut apricot compote , small avocado daily but also cycle 1oz of cod liver , or liverwurst every other day. Be careful of pill dysphasia. We avoid reflux by making stews . He only has 5 teeth .

[@zofiaskokowska6816]

Love it❤.

[@stevenrayphoto1280]

Strict carnivore for 4 months. My GFR went from 69 to 53 so I am a little concerned. Should I be??? I feel great but I wonder if I am damaging my kidneys from eating 120 grams of protein a day??? My igf-1 is 152. My LDL went from 148 to 353 but my HDL went from 51 to 78 and my triglyceride went from 80 to 71. My fasting glucose was 97 and fasting insulin was 0.5. Also vitamin d was 79. I am 71 and I am lean and muscular just went carnivore to eat more healthy. I hope I am doing the right thing as at 71 I just want to continue to have a good quality of life. Thank you for all of the great info!!!

[@Cyberrjey001]

You have estimated GFR, not GFR, and still, 53 for a 71-year-old is a good indicator. We are born with 100-120+ GFR and lose about 1 per year.

[@stevenrayphoto1280]

@@Cyberrjey001 Thank you I looked it up and you are correct. Both were estimated GFR but they used different ways of measuring. The lower number result was using MDRD Study prediction equation and the higher number result used CKD-EPI 2021 equation which uses age, sex, and serum. Thank you again for replying!

[@OttawaRealEstateAgent]

You can get C-cystaine test that people say is more accurate than creatine measures

[@mikerash-pc4jc]

When I realized my liver enzyme’s were out of wack I immediately stopped taking the anti-cholesterol drugs. I started taking 500 mg in the morning and 500 mg at lunch. What I found is nice and gives me an energy boost in the quantities. I’m taking to the blood sugar. Mine has always ran up near the top but it never goes over to make me prediabetic. But if your arteries are that clogged up, I would try the thousand milligrams per day and the reason you’re probably getting the flush is because it’ll take a while to clear all that cholesterol out of your veins. Plus I would stay at 1,000 mg for perhaps 3 months before increasing. Were your arteries checked with a endoscope ? You can have those Artery stent. But for people that do that and don’t change their diet the fat grows through the voids of the stent and then you’re right back to where you started from.. but since yours aren’t closed, I would definitely look at the niacin along with a medium walk to start with and try to do the work and you might experience flushing for maybe even six months after a week or two you’ll get to the point that it won’t bother you. But my back ground was in manufacturing. Over I made many of the devices they now use. I have no medical background. I’m just a conscientious observer. A guy in the 70’s told me about niacin which he had taken for 35 years at that point. I always remembered what he told me at the time I was in my 30s. But when I started having problems with my liver, I came back to that. and for 15 years, my cardiovascular system is perfect now and I have no doubt that cholesterol was building up in my veins before hand. But the niacin shouldn’t affect your sugar. You might possibly have prediabetes, but if your A1c checks out then I wouldn’t worry about it.. an I’m walking an average of 5 to 7 miles per day because I have eight dogs. But since your arteries are clogged as much as they are, you need to start slow until you feel yourself getting stronger. I’m 70 now. I still do my own yard work, I have 4 separate or metal trees that are 12 feet tall. Plus 12 ornamental bushes. Luckily I only have to do the bushes and trees about once a month, but it requires a ladder and an extension hedger in order to keep them trimmed up. So I climb 6 and 8 ft ladder to do eaves thing. But I feel great. I used a compounder version of I was epic to lose my weight. It’s the same formula without the diabetes medicine.. today I’ve lost about 50 pounds. So I’m at 158 and I’m 5’ 7. I can’t believe how much better I feel. But for you I would clear up your cholesterol before if you need weight loss. The compound run about 290 a month. The I Ozempic is $1000 a month.. I hope this helps. But even when I was 208 my cholesterol remains at 159. So I believe in the niacin. But one thing for the compound, it really changed my diet for eating all the bad things to more about eating the things that are good for you. My biggest problem was I love sugar meat and potatoes. I hope this helps. But I believe you are the best person to keep up with your own health and always consult your doctor. 6,000 mg is a lot. That is the only thing I have kept from my doctor. That is the quantity.

[@grochef]

Dr. Westman, thank you for you video and your calm approach. At 64, I have often been approached by people commenting that I am "in great shape" or "It's clear that you work out." I do resistance training 2-3 times per week for about two hours. I also hike and walk regularly. I recently had a CAC CT scan and my score was 7. It seems that any score over 0 is logarithmically worse than 0, but a change from 1 to 2 is linear. Perhaps it is just a blast to my ego to have even a score of 7. I will continue eating low carb/paleo, exercising, getting good sleep and staying off pharmaceuticals. I have done a lot of research and have found that vitamin K2 MK-7 can prevent the growth or increase of calcified plaque. Is there any evidence for reversing and removal of calcified plaque once it has formed?

[@MsMelody]

I have seen a decrease in my corotid arteries after taking D3 K2 and Natto for 2 years. I went from 60% to 30% on my right side. I wish we had more options for food to get K2, but I'm not sure there are enough. I'd have to eat a ton of fermented foods to get enough. It has worked in my case.

[@sandyharman5067]

My sister and I both used nattokinase to treat long Covid. We are so thankful for natto. Recently my pharmacists went to Japan and learned about natto. They eat it everyday

[@barbarachristensen1111]

Where do you buy good quality natto? On the search for it.

[@adorableadornments1101]

What was the dose you took?

[@danav.2559]

Long Covid or Post Vax Syndrome?

[@shhpopes2903]

I love this doctor he explains things in detail....

[@user-dh7go3zp4j]

Please give me correct name of textbook Dr Westman mentioned Ketogenic Science behind carb restriction?

[@wyattfamily8997]

I've had 2 heart attacks over the last 15 years and my specialist has STOPPED my aspirin and put me on Plavex to thin the blood. I understand that recent reports have derided aspirins benefits regarding heart attack prevention.

[@SET12DSP]

Hope you're not on a statin. Reversing my heart disease with the Linus Pauling Heart Protocol verified by CAC.

[@zofiaskokowska6816]

I only take aspirin when I feel desperate. 3 baby aspirin. It happens a few times a year.

[@wyattfamily8997]

@@SET12DSP No, my body can't tolerate them.

[@SET12DSP]

@wyattfamily8997 Do you mean aspirn, statins, or Berberine?

[@ligiasommers]

Excellent, thank you ! Very helpful 🙏🏻🌹✨🙏🏻

[@yoorfanidis4975]

A big huge thank you .!! To dr.Berg cause he made all other doctors as you to cone up and talk. I wanted to talk to my cardiologist about diet and lifestyle. The causes of my problems.. and she wasn't interested at all. I have changed several cardiologists cause they don't see me as human.... Berg vhanged my life. He is my non perfect teacher.. but he made me think my medical condition differently. Low carb keto and fasting are unknown words to most of doctors. Big thank you to Berg and secondly to all other doctors who started sharing knowledge.

[@LivingRadiant]

Do you have to take statins if carotid artery plaque is 56%? but individual’s NMR score is less than 25 and insulin is 1.9, and also individual is on perfect clean Ketogenic diet.

[@lindaloranger2998]

Thanks, Dr. Westman. I’m 18 months LCHF.

[@stevielampard7676]

Thanks very much for your thoughts and advice. After a heart attack 10 years ago at age 46 I have really made big changes to my lifestyle. Reduced weight, exercise, meditation and probably hugely important - stopped eating as much sugar (all forms), carbs as I can with complete cessation of ultra processed foods. I take a baby aspirin and statin daily but am rather concerned about the long term use and questionable benefits after my major lifestyle changes. One of the things that worries me is how easily I bruise now. Also, if I cut myself the blood flows like water and takes a while to clot and stop. I'm interested to know more about natto and whether that can be a good alternative to the aspirin I take particularly with the side benefits of reducing the already established hard plaque. A deep dive video just based on natto (natural (food), commercial supplement, pharmaceutical grade) would be greatly appreciated if you have time!

[@skyhighwealth]

Why don't you turn the volume up on your videos. Hard to hear for some old folks. Remember, people can always turn it down if int is too loud. But if the volume is too low and our computer is as high as it will go...we are screwed...

[@roxannemiller44]

You can turn on the captions

[@victorrader4349]

I appreciate your channel very much: just an FYI; doubling is a 100% increase.

[@chavbudgie4299]

I'm glad they are not studied to the level of a prescription, which seems to be a very low level, as it spews out relative risk reductions for healing qualities whilst emphasising the absolute risk reduction for the side-effects.

[@clempaull915]

Doctors love prescribing artificial chemicals with distorted findings and huge side effects over natural herbs and 1000's of years of Eastern herbs and medicine.

[@jeffrey4577]

20:27 great point. Never heard that raised before.

[@ivorjudge3566]

I'm curious as to your thoughts on fermented foods, rye sourdough, sauerkraut, Kim Chi, etc.... not in heart health but just any health benefits in general Thanks

[@LadyP666]

Take willow bark instead of aspirin, it's where aspirin comes from in it's natural form.

[@lynlawley8903]

How does that help ? And where would I get it please as here in England haven't heard of that to buy many 5hanks

[@LadyP666]

@@lynlawley8903 Aspirin is willow bark. It's very common in the UK, I live here and I sell it in tincture form. Lozz's Wellness Store.

[@annemichaels5368]

@LadyP666 How much Willow Bark? Do you recommend a certain brand or form?

[@ResponseDigitalMedia]

Thanks Dr, can you comment on the conversion of soft to hard plaque. If the calcium score is increasing even after making diet changes is that a sign of healing. Can you comment on that or do a video on that topic thank you.

[@SET12DSP]

Wow, I'm glad I'm not satisfied with the hard plaque even though it's more stable. It nevertheless narrows the arteries and makes them hard, leading to high blood pressure. Reversing my CAC with the Linus Pauling Heart Protocol.

[@davidhealey75]

60 to 120 is not 200% increase, 100% of 60 is 60 and two 60s is 120... a 100% increase, FYI

[@tradermunky1998]

I'm glad you pointed that out, I was about to. Math is apparently not his strong skill 😂

[@judytucker9836]

Dr Westman my friends CAC score was 572 she had Afib and has had an ablation and is on Eliquis is that the same as an aspirin? Also what are you thoughts on a statin for her she is 72? She has been keto for 6 years started when she got the Afib lost 150 pounds. Thank You 🙏

[@marlenegold280]

S.tatins do not prevent heart att.acks or str.okes. Particularly detrimental in senior women. No need to wean, can stop. The side effects are notoriously bad. Risk of Dementia Type 2 Diabetes Insulin Resistance Parkinson’s Muscle Rhabdomyolysis Certain cancers Certain Strokes Irritability many more…

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

@@marlenegold280But, besides that they are great.

[@leszekzarski2088]

If you would use asprin ,you would need to take it with magnesium for stomach not to be affected

[@WilliamFluery]

I’m so glad you said what you did about Pycnogenol (Pine Bark)…I went into my backyard are scraped off some pine bark and it tasted awful. I think I got some of the “fat wood” resin in a piece I pulled off. I thought I was eating turpentine.

[@WilliamFluery]

😂😂😂😂😂…I forgot to do an April fools on the 1st so I hope I at least got a few of you….sadly….I did wonder if some did take pine bark off the tree.

[@johnsuttles3475]

From pine trees found in France!😂

[@scotttracy8300]

Dr. Westman, how can i get a cac score if my cardiologist isn't willing to allow me to get it. I feel getting a baseline understanding of my cardiac health is important to know if I'm really improving my health through diet and exercise.

[@stephaniekraus1815]

No doc order is needed for a CAC...at least it isn’t in my area of the USA. $69.

[@Corkfish1]

I would get a different doctor!

[@rdoran2836]

Yes, you might. I called my local hospital and asked for a CAC scan. I paid $99 out of pocket with no prescription needed. I'm in the Northeast USA

[@scotttracy8300]

Thanks for your reply. I will have to check with my hospital.​@@stephaniekraus1815

[@scotttracy8300]

​@@rdoran2836Thanks. I will have to check this out.

[@wmattiza]

Can you prove through studies that the food is safe and if so where do you buy it and what companies do you trust?

[@PaulTempesta-id8wr]

I was just wondering the same thing. On one hand they say that calculation is better than the soft plaque but then Dr Berg say to take vitamin k to reduce the calcification

[@jmb8155]

I don't understand why I'm seeing more and more doctors criticizing other positive influential doctors and people that are helping so many people that are helping so many people get away from the medical system and medical doctors.

[@fela2127]

Thank you Dr. Westman! Can’t believe the timing. Because of high LDL just went in today for aortic aneurysm screening and CT calcium score. Told by the examiner my aorta was “beautiful” like the one in her textbook. Calcium score 0. Maybe my doctor will stop suggesting I start a statin. I think I may be genetically predisposed to get my fats from fish, poultry, eggs, seeds, nuts, avocado, and occasional meats like wild boar when I can afford it.

[@jobrown8146]

That's great news. I know I was relieved and actually amazed when I got my result. Even with a CTA (CAC with contrast) of 0 my cardiologist recommended a low dose of statin. I had been low carb for 1 year when the test was done in 2022 at age 65 so it wasn't related to going low carb diet. My LDL was 200 before starting low carb (which was Oct 2021), then increased to 250 and then after that to 300. My GP has told me that I am at a high risk of developing heart disease and said you know I want you on a statin. I am now metabolically healthy. I have done the various CVD risk calculators and I think the worst result said that there was a 4% possibility of me having a heart issues within the next 10 years. I've told both of them that I've looked into this and listened to doctors (not just regular people) on the internet and have decided not to take a statin. I'm glad I now have a benchmark.

[@shirleyhodge3524]

Personally i do not think a doctor will ever take you off statins they have an excuse for everything they will always protect their profits

[@fela2127]

@@shirleyhodge3524 I think you may be right☹️. I’m hoping my new doctor will be the exception.

[@shirleyhodge3524]

@@fela2127 My son had a heart attach after he took statin. It lowers the immune and cause countless diseases and side effects. that leads to everything else and when something goes wrong they will never claim what they gave you had anything to do with it. My doctor wants me on statins and i refuse i know better. maybe rare cases it may do a little something. Its criminal is what it is and doctors do not really understand choletral. I have listen to esperts and one expert i listen to in his opinion cholestral should not even be tested and he says why. He also says they don't even test for the true cholestral like he learned how in med school years ago. Some sort of holistic doctor which i am sure they are all different may remove it. Too much profit, and too much brainwashing is why i do alot of my own research to get perpectives. My sons newest heart doctor on first visit just wanted to up my sons statins only for the reason he say it was the recomendation of i think the journal of medicine. We have to have cholestral to live. I told him i was not for my son being on more cholestral meds ,first visit and out of the clear blue sky he wanted to jack up sons statins because of a journal recommindation. i do not care how nice never trust a doctor 100% .

[@CatsVR]

I'm vit D anemic on a very very high dose. I take it with K2, it's supposed to be able to help tell the D where are the vitamin is supposed to go in the bones, not in your veins. That's the purpose of the K2

[@SET12DSP]

Make sure you take enough K2-MK7. The proper dosing is 100mcg of K2-MK7 per 1000i.u of D3. D3 allows 20x more calcium to be absorbed, which can overrun K2-MK7, setting yourself up for a heart attack. I am reversing my coronary artery calcium.

[@susanbeever5708]

Increasing calcium is increasing inflammation and this reflects a dangerous thinning fibrous cap over the lesion. I take D3 and K2 Mk-7 3x/day and both my plaque and calcium decreased significantly in my coronary arteries on CT angiograms 1 year and 5 months apart. I do the low carb diet and have very high apoB, total cholesterol 323, LDL 230 TG 52 HDL 78, LP(a)

[@bornfree3124]

Excellent.

[@daleval2182]

Carbs cause the blockages

[@SET12DSP]

Very good, Susan, I really believe there are multiple ways to accomplish coronary artery calcium reduction. Mine has primary with the Linus Pauling Heart Protocol high dose vitamin C with Lysine and proline. My CAC was 660 and 20 months later, 458, for a 30% reduction. My HDL is 36 cholesterol 180. LDL 130, Lp-a 20mg/dl Triglycerides 98. I take 1200mcg 2x per day. 5000i.u of D3, my D3 level is 60ng/dl.

[@susanbeever5708]

@@SET12DSP congratulations on reducing your CAC! That said, the low HDL and relatively high triglycerides is still a concern. This is where the carnivore, low carb and keto diets help many. You did not mention your BMI and if it is higher than 25 then you may have an adipose (lipid, fat) tissue metabolic concern. The diets can help with that. While inflammation is decreasing with your protocol soft plaque that does not show up in a CAC can still be a concern.

[@SET12DSP]

@susanbeever5708 Thank you, Susan, we both are taking different approaches, and I believe there's more than one way to do the job. I'm not really concerned about cholesterol because I'm building what I call an endothelial shield 🛡 with the Linus Pauling Heart Protocol very nicely. I'm not in the least concerned about triglycerides or bmi as a bit of extra weight can be beneficial if something happens, but with the improvements of my health overall I feel confident I have a good chance of making my 90's when no man in my family ever has. I take K2-MK7 and D3 myself with dosing recommendations by Dr. Kate Rheaume-Bleue 100mcg of K2-MK7 per 1000i.u of D3. I take 1200mcg of K2-MK7 2x per day along with 5000i.u of D3. I am also using 800mg of magnesium glycinate per day as Dr Thomas Levy says when magnesium is up, calcium is down. I had a CAC with contrast with no mention of any plague burden seen. In fact, I was considered for a Watchman, but upon examination, it was decided I had no need for it. I was a former vegan and now mostly Keto grain and sugar-free but not necessarily religious about it. The Linus Pauling Heart Protocol does a lot more than clean and repair my arteries successfully. My skin is the best it's been in 50 years. The largest organ of the body, and if that's good... then what's under it is likely healthy, too.

[@drewbot78]

I'll just stick to ketovore and fasting

[@shirleyhodge3524]

Sounds good thou i have not tried it yet.

[@SET12DSP]

Get yourself a CAC to verify it's working otherwise your just guessing..

[@Udayk475]

Gotu kola is a a popular leaves used in southern India Sri Lanka some part of South and South East Asia, the leaves are used in Salad which is very popular and for medical purpose for over 1000n years. English Name for Gotu Kula is Centella PLEASE refer to NIH article

[@duderanch108]

Dr.Berg was helpful in the beginning....not crazy about Docs with their photo on a line of products. Berg has too many quick cures for whaterer' ails you. Big salad, no. Garlic cures, meh. I tried a few of his nostrums with limited/no results. Still, got me going well on the keto diet. Got to come up with consistent content eh?!? I love that Dr Westman keeps it simple and accessible for all.

[@daviddjerassi]

Thank you Dr Westman im in.

[@shirleyhodge3524]

Sorry for you

[@michellevinh]

Is MK-7 good too?

[@Corkfish1]

It's fine, but it's not going to clear your arteries up.

[@rochellejones149]

I read that MK7 taken with D3 together reduces plaque.

[@rredding]

​​@@rochellejones149D3 also promotes Calcium take-up from food in the gut. K2 makes that this calcium goes to your bones and teeth, not to bladder, kidneys heart and blood vessels. So, you more or less limit calcification of your arteries. Some claim that it reverses calcification, but I don't know..

[@jamesgordon8867]

Use photobiomodulation to reduce body inflammation

[@mrmikecebu]

Study nattokinase in Japanese studies. Over 90% of participants had less plaque and then improved blood flow. 10000 f.u. X 6 months . I’m still wondering what a maintenance dose would be af

[@robert111k]

Ldl/ApoB >1? Having into consideration that Ldl-C "travels" in Apo B and there are other particles that do the same, that's impossible.

[@todddavis8355]

Medical Doctors prescribe drugs. They are practicing medicine, and they love to practice on you. I can read about the side effects of prescription medicine, so I’ll take my chances with supplements.

[@flickedoff]

I told my cardio I was sticking to nattokinase instead of aspirin, as I was already taking it for purported spike protein degradation, and nattokinase and aspirin aren't recommended to be taken together . He (quite honestly) said he couldn't recommend it because of the lack of blah blah studies, but "It's your body, you do what you want." I said that's what I plan to do. Afib > risk of stroke. As far as I know nattokinase has proven fibrin / clot dissolving action whereas aspirin primarily prevents clot formation? Everything I see says K-2 has no toxicity even at extremely high doses. I plan to keep taking that also, and at higher doses. I wonder if Dr Westman had the same skepticism regarding lack of long term studies when to came to the jab?

[@SET12DSP]

I take 2400mcg of K2-MK7 with 5000i.u of D3 per day. No issues. Reversing my CAC Score with the Linus Pauling Heart Protocol.

[@lorid7748]

The problem with getting what you need from food is that our soils are over farmed without rotating crops, so many nutrients that used to be there are gone or less than they would be if farmed traditionally, not to mention what the pesticides and herbicides are doing to our cells. And what the RDA is, is often a bare minimum. MDs don’t study this sufficiently and rely on “normal” ranges. What is normal for you may not work for me.

[@charvankerck3426]

note. some DOCTORS will NOT ORDER tests even if you offer to pay out of pocket . their business office HAS RULES .

[@lindaloranger2998]

I am able to order tests online from a place called Ulta.

[@SET12DSP]

I have used Everlywell and have used "Life Line Sreening," which is very inexpensive out of pocket costs. Their screening can save your life. Many of these tests do not require scripts. If I had listened to my cardiologists, I'd likely be on a half dozen meds on a downhill slope instead of reversing my heart disease verified by CAC. Do you think my cardiologist said anything? No, nothing! Because their was no money in it for him!

[@SET12DSP]

So am I. I don't need permission...

[@adorableadornments1101]

Wouldn't fish oil be better than aspirin on the stomach? I have lipedema and I bruise easily, and I bleed easily, wouldn't aspirin make that worse?

[@daleval2182]

No aspirin, use cod liver, ginger,garlic , a tiny bit each day, also take D3 with K2, this guy is only here to do a hit piece against Berg and. Natural methods

[@SET12DSP]

I stopped my fish oil, and my A-fib stopped completely!!!

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@333BellaLee]

Is there a safer method than a CT scan other than an MRI?

[@jobrown8146]

There is CAC which is the scan and also CTA which is a scan with contrast dye. I've heard that the radiation used to be very high but is now much lower. I just did a search and found this pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 35076784: "The radiation exposure from CCTA has been considerably reduced over the last ten years by almost 2.5 folds. The mean radiation dose from the newer generation CT used in 2019 was significantly lower than that of the single-source CT in 2010 (2.88 ± 0.85 mSv vs. 7.15 ± 3.4 mSv, p < 0.001)."

[@SET12DSP]

You could get a CIMT scan, its ultrasound, and no radiation involved. The newest versions of CAC scanners have 10x less radiation involved. I heard a guy on u-tube who has had 26 CAC's done. I have had 3 myself, so I'm not too concerned.

[@Jangling-cn2fn]

MD doctors will be relegated to surgery as people realize that the MD medical education system is geared for pharmaceutical profits. We will always need surgery but we are far better off without pharmaceuticals. Doctors that insist on “proven science” never acknowledge that “studies” are bought and paid for by corporate and government entities that are dependent on drug profits on products that they make or approve. The studies needed will never be done because they hurt the medical industrial complex. Therefore, people like Dr. Berg are relegated to do the best research possible based on what is available to them. I for one am grateful for people like Dr. Berg who are willing to explore other options until the medical industrial complex is conquered.

[@jmb8155]

I think you should be supporting other doctors that are also showing people natural ways to help themselves.

[@maritevans838]

Excuse me didnt dr berg go to medical school then specialized in chiropractic like another would specialize in kideys or feet,vetc. I spent 20+ yrs going to those Dr's you like, and they were unable to help me with anything but massing debts. Dr berg got me out of bed to begin my healing journey. Following him I eliminated 9 autoimmune illnesses. My faith and respect I place in him. It's easy to intellectually debate medical info in the name of science as taught by big pharma who control medical schools, but who helped the most patients? You guys use chemicals to treat symptoms, drs like berg look for tge root cause tgen uses nutrition to end the disease.

[@ianstuart5660]

Exactly, but Dr. Westman says he usually looks to treat patients with diet instead of drugs!

[@CBL-if8jr]

Exactly !!!

[@SgtSnausages]

"Excuse me didnt dr berg go to medical school then specialized in chiropractic like another would specialize in kideys or feet,vetc" I'm not sure how Dr. Berg got there but ... no. In general, chiropractors DO NOT have an actual medical degree.

[@maritevans838]

@SgtSnausages I know they don't have to but it was like 2016 he spike of his background. I was surprised cuz I thought they were like Physician assistants and nurses - 2yr program. Was glad he had medical background

[@19111959]

​@@SgtSnausages No he is NOT a medical doctor with a medical degree... He has a ciropractic degree and their prof. body allows them to call themselves doctors.. Which is a shame a chiropracty is in no way as advanced and detailed as a medical degree. They're 'pseudo' doctors.. Not the 'real' thing. It is also known that many chitopractors are 'nervous' about calling themselves 'Dr's' cos they do not have the depth of medical knowledge as MD's do. Resesrch it...

[@qtboy4u]

Dr. Westman, Dr. Berg has proven he has a CAC score of zero in one of his videos. Thus,I have faith in his recommendations

[@SharonSutton-wl2pp]

Does Seraflagyme help

[@CBL-if8jr]

What I don't underdtand : Doesn't *c a l c i f i e d plaque* make the arteries stiff ( which causes HBP and is sooo dangerous ??)

[@CBL-if8jr]

Atherosclerosis is a serious health condition in which calcified plaque builds up inside your arteries. This calcified plaque causes the arteries to become hard and narrow, which can prevent blood from flowing through your veins and increase your risk for blood clots, heart attack, or stroke.20.09.2021 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SET12DSP]

You bet!!!! That's why I'm clearing my calcium with the Linus Pauling Heart Protocol CAC has gone from 660 to 458 in 20 months. High dose vitamin C is the only way to effectively repair the artery correctly. There is no substitute for vitamin C. Unless you prefer Lp-a and it will eventually calcify. No, thank you!

[@johnsakrekov3874]

I'm diabetic and when I go to the gym and exercise for 1 hour my blood sugar drops 50 points.

[@pooheadlou]

To be fair trying to get funding for something that may interfere with big pharmer's profits might not get the look in that it may deserve. I do find this point a little disingenuous at times. It's a bit like, if you never look you'll never find out so it just goes around and around. Edit to say that small companies simply don't have the funds to be able to jump though all of the fda's hoops, like big pharmer can. That's the main reason for smaller companies to go down that path. Anyway my 2c

[@kathygann7632]

It may also affect small companies doing the research that fda employees are from big pharma companies.

[@pattyl7244]

I have heard that calcium supplements cause plaque in the arteries? My doctor wants me to take 1200mg a day to treat osteoporosis. I am 67, and no known heart conditions, and want your take on calcium supplements. Thanks for all you do.

[@tonyyoung4786]

Have you look at ketovore or full carnivore. Many have claimed on these diets that they have rid themselves of autoimmune problems or issues. May be worth a look.

[@seaglass3594]

@pattyl7244 Sorry to butt in, Patty . My understanding is that according to the studies in every country, calcium supplements always decrease your life span, while dietary calcium does not. Go to pub med with a couple of search terms and you can learn all you need to know- far more than the doctors we used to think were reliable for nutritional information. You will discover that in order to avoid calcium in the arteries the current thinking is that we need to take D3 combined with K2( not regular Vitamin K), and specifically we want MK7 type of K2. The Japanese get it through eating natto- a fermented soybean product- and increasing fermented foods like sauerkraut and Jarlsberg cheese ( and other fermented cheeses), for example, do give us some K2 ( it’s also in red meat). Magnesium is also recommended in the regimen. I can’t give you dosages but you should have enough info to research it based on your own labs. Also, get some natural vitamin D by going out in the morning sun. There have been lots of studies showing that huge doses Of Vitamin D ( I saw one on pub med with 50,000 iu per day for a year with no toxic effects!) However, no one needs to go there! Personally I’m taking 40,000-50,000 per week. I’m due for bloodwork to see if my level has increased from 20 which is quite low. Here in the US we want our Vit D level to be somewhere between 40-100 for best immunity to viruses, especially Covid. 2 yrs ago I had a Coronary Calcium Score of Zero. Unfortunately that doesn’t tell me I’m out of danger since soft plaque isn’t measured in that test and is the most unstable type. But looked at with my enviable triglycerides of 44 ( I’ve been keto since 2019), I feel pretty safe. Just enjoy cheese and full fat yogurt and grass fed Irish butter. Stay off the calcium supplements! Good luck. I’m not in the medical field, by the way- just addicted to nutrition videos and podcasts. I’m the same age as you are and also have newly diagnosed osteoporosis- I will never get injections to increase bone density- which doesn’t strengthen bones . Stress your bones by lifting weights. Check out Dr Ken Berry’s video on osteoporosis before you do anything.

[@tootstoyou1]

You should get a new doctor!

[@marlenegold280]

You can get plenty of calcium in the diet. I would not take calcium in supplement form due to increased incidence of heart attacks or strokes in a recent study, so much so that they had to cut the study short. Protein in diet is important (not protein powders), plus healthy fats. Avoid processed seed oils, avoid all inflammatory foods and drinks completely. Stop smoking, avoid alcohol, preferably no coffee. Walk after meals, up to 30 minutes each. Optimize daily Vitamin D3,(fat soluble) and cofactors magnesium bisglycinate and Vitamin K2 (fat soluble). These will move dietary calcium from arteries to the bones. Those black box arthritis drugs like Fosamax will increase risk of femur fractures and jaw necrosis, not helping with bone health at all.

[@tonyyoung4786]

@@seaglass3594 good reply. Have you looked at boron. Absolutely essential for strong dense bones. There is a doctor I have seen online who a testament to it . Wish I could Remeber his name. He would be about 70yo, which is my age.

[@jamesgordon8867]

I'm not interested in aspirin! Not taking the chance of bleeding!

[@pomadom]

Hi I have A small ring of Barrett will a carnival diet

[@bgreen7286]

You need to listen to Dr Malcolm Kendrick on studies involving statins etc.

[@SET12DSP]

Oh my! The list of side effects is as long as your arm. They do nothing but calcify your arteries further, all in the name of plaque stabilization. But we're you told that during trials that while the placebo group had a 3% rate of a cardiac event, the statin group had a 2% rate. Is it worth it? Not for me! I'm reversing my CAC with the Linus Pauling Heart Protocol with no side effects...

[@sandyharman5067]

I would ask you a question? What did people do before pharmaceutical drugs? There is so much knowledge of world around us. It is so sad you are close minded. I work in a pharmacy. I would not take the drugs I sell

[@TBCProductions]

Good job 👏 👍

[@mransari4786]

Dr Berg is the best best best Dr

[@dr.robertjohnson6953]

You mention studies, but you failed to mention if such studies were scientific or epidemiological. That matters. Everyone should know that there is no science in epidemiology. Just guess work. Its just opinion. It is a study of associations only. Its used the give those studying a hypothesis. And then they can test using science, with RCTs, and get to the answer.

[@CodertAZ]

Dr Eric, aspirin therapy is used primarily for its thrombolic properties. The acidity of the aspirin is very harsh. 4 grams of salmon oil is also thrombolic. Salmon oil raises your HDL cholesterol and is widely known to reduce inflammation especially in arthritis. Not to mention the beneficial properties of skin hair and nail brain Etcetera. You could be grounded in studies that are funded by many many companies and researchers that are not independent. But if you understand the science behind properties of each substance, you have a better idea of its application. I agree with a little bit of what you say as well as the other doctor however, we were told by doctors like you for years based off of published medical studies and science and clinical trials that we need to follow a diet that has allowed the United States to lead the world in cardiovascular disease. A lot of the public started to become Wise and anecdotally rely on their own methods as have been done for centuries. Many people thousands of years ago did not have clinical studies and knew that certain things benefited them. So don't be so close minded is my suggestion to anecdotal benefits. Granted you are in a system where you can't recommend certain things because you are bound by laws that govern so. This is why peptide research and medicine has not become mainstream. Based on who controls the narrative of what they want the public to know.

[@shiloha7890]

This is quite informative. And I'll come to the aid of the Chiropractor in a minute. This video did not really state what the topic promised, "what to eat...." And forgive me, but all that is said here are not evidentially based advice. What do I have to eat? I didn't get that. Now, Chiropractors perform a very important role in the human body. And all put side by side in this money craving, money crazy and sometimes everything is medicine society, I'll go for "preventive" any day.