Depressed? Get These Labs Checked ASAP (2024 Update)

Depression is often misdiagnosed. Many people are told they have depression when in reality they have a medical condition which leads to symptoms of depression. These conditions are often easily corrected once properly diagnosed.
Problems with the thyroid, electrolytes, or adrenal glands can mimic depression, and will not be helped by taking an anti-depressant. Depression should never be diagnosed without a thorough medical work-up to exclude these other conditions. Prescribing an anti-depressant for a patient on the first visit, without the proper lab testing, in inappropriate.
Correcting your diet and underlying medical conditions often corrects symptoms of depression without the need for an anti-depressant. Make sure you've had all these labs checked, and maybe more, before you are told your symptoms are "all in your head" had given a pill or 3.
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[@JanineCeleste]

Tests: Electrolytes: Basic Metabolic Panel, Complete Metabolic Panel. Vitamin D25 Level, Vitamin B12 Level, Thyroid Panel. Gender Hormones: Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone. HSCRP (Checks for Inflammation), RBC (Anemia can cause chronic fatigue), RBC Magnesium, Homocystein Level (Checks for Inflammation), Zinc Level, Celiac Panel (gluten intolerance), Lyme Disease Panel, MTHFR Gene, Hemoglobin A1c and a C Peptide, Calcium Level, RPR (syphlis), HIV.

[@tracys8497]

Thank you for going to this trouble. 😊

[@dianapena7270]

Labs: CMP Thyroid panel Gender hormones: Testosterone, progesterone, estrogen(estradiol) HS-CRP CBC Magnesium (RBC magnesium is more reliable) Homocysteine level (checks for inflammation) Zinc level (low zinc can mimic depression) Celiac panel Lyme panel MT-FHR (gene for B12 metabolism in depression and bipolar) A1C C-peptide Calcium level HIV, RPR

[@MeganRoseanne]

Man, I wish you were my doctor. I feel like you could probably figure out the symptoms I’m having.

[@cindyherring4931]

I would love to come see you sometime for some blood work. I love in Mississippi and I had my blood work done today. I'm three months into keto so I'm kinda scared of my results at this point. He checked all the things that are normal and I will be 53 in February. Been struggling with perimenapause for years. This year has been better than the last 5. So I wonder were I am with menapause. I have concerned trying to find you and let you do blood work that my doc doesn't do

[@graywildcat9467]

Dr. Berry is my doctor and I highly recommend him to anyone. After 15+ years of being told that my thyroid was 'within normal range' he finally checked the right hormones (that previous doctors would not check) and discovered that I have hypothyroidism. Good luck.

[@twinklestar4814]

When I started using Splenda, I noticed I was depressed. Nothing in my life was causing emotional problems. When I stopped Splenda, the depression left.

[@someguy43210]

Well Splenda is very bad for gut health as it destroy a lot of beneficial bacterias and gut health is linked to mental health.

[@billd3356]

I use Stevia and it is wonderful. I have done it for so long that now if I ever DO use Splenda I can tell a real difference in the taste and Max below is correct.

[@raymiller1207]

Thank you Dr. Berry that you were sending to all Humans from Milky Way Galaxy Central Control room.

[@mamaward1]

Dr Berry do you use XCT oil instead of MCT oil?? Just discovered about it ..and what brand would you recommend ?thanks X Love all yr info and videos x

[@KenDBerryMD]

I use butter and bacon grease

[@mamaward1]

@@KenDBerryMD Oh ok thanks ..I didn't fancy the xct oil as it includes palm oil ..I'm from NZ living in UK ..have shared yr videos and yr book with many of my friends in NZ.. x

[@charlesfeatherstone6196]

Lyme disease and co infections can cause depression!!

[@teresadougherty8722]

ferritin

[@debbieneiger430]

Will medicere and

[@jimlucero2267]

This is such an irresponsible video

[@mr.twenty-ten6319]

No, giving people pills and current doctors treating depression is being handled irresponsible.

[@tawnyaelliott1268]

I was on depression meds for 8 years before my Dr checked my vitamin D level. It came back a 12. It took 2 years of gradually increasing my D3 to finally get close to normal. I have also started supplements recommended by Dr Berry when I started keto. I am now off all my antidepressants!

[@TheRealRealOK]

My tests were always “normal” yet I had obvious nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition as well as everything from major depression to severe chronic pain. I stopped my medication after 22 years (slowly of course), changed my diet, and all is well. Meat heals! Parents should be very careful about taking teens to psychiatrists. They’ll be diagnosed without tests like these and put on meds that can make things much worse. I wish my parents knew about diet and nutrition back in the 90s, but we all know now. 👍🏻

[@heatherbaldwin8293]

O K meat does not heal

[@qthirteen13]

Heather Baldwin meatheals some people...there are few who are not helped by meat...but there is almost always other forms of meat that do work for them anyways Course that doesn’t mean meat is the only answer ;-)

[@ridjdpoi7223]

Congratulations! That is tremendous! I got off psych med's too after 6 years of taking them.

[@Renee933]

Heather Baldwin you know what else doesn’t heal? The American Heart Association diet. It has been killing people for decades. My boyfriend has always eaten “clean”. Small amounts of lean meat. Tons of greens. He orders two full sized salads. Only a little bit of vinaigrette dressing. Tons of fresh vegetables. Skim milk only. A little bit of whole grain cereal. No bread. He has genetic lipidemia which means his body barely produces any HDL and his triglycerides run sky high. He has two stints in his “widow maker” artery since he was 39. Most men in his family don’t live to be his age, 57. He took tons of meds for this condition and will be on blood thinners forever due to the stints. About 7 mo ago he started investigating Keto. I had told him years ago that I use the Wheat Belly approach to Keto dieting. He thought I was nuts but started investigating out of frustration with not being able to make any progress. He would already never eat sweets. He decided to try it for 3 months. Had his cardiology check up. Everything looked terrible. HDL in single digits. LDL around 220. Triglycerides were also very high. Ok. It always is. Told doc he was trying Keto. Doc almost fainted. Did Keto for 3 mo and went back for bloodwork. His HDL was higher than it had ever been in his life. Still considered too low but way up in double digits. LDL down too. Triglycerides were normal. That’s right, within normal range. First time ever. He has been able to also get off of this Protonics for reflux. He has always been a thin guy and exercised but he lost 15 lbs and has a lot more energy. So does meat heal? Probably not. But ketogenic metabolism does. He has just gone back for the 9 month check (this checking is all at his request and expense) and his doctor is stunned. The doc said a few of his patients have said they are doing this and they have all gotten improvements. But he still refuses to participate in ordering the tests etc. That’s American medicine for you. Most of us are working with our doctors as far as checking our results. We don’t blindly follow a ketogenic diet simply because a group of docs have made claims about it. The peer reviewed science is there and more is coming all the time. The docs who use it for themselves have done the research and used themselves as Guinea Pigs. It works for almost everyone. The AHA diet doesn’t work for anyone. More people are dying every year from heart disease. The medical community blames the patient. Well, the very best part of ketogenic diets? They are easy to adhere to long term. This is the only diet I’ve even tried that can comfortably be followed the rest of my life. I’m going on 10 years on Wheat Belly and it is effortless and I maintain my weight loss without starving or depending on exercise to burn calories. So, don’t knock it unless you’re willing to try it for 3-6 mo. If you do then the lifestyle will sell itself.

[@southerngrandma4353]

Rhonda L Is the wheat belly diet the same as keto?

[@KCCAT5]

Don't remember any lab testing for me.... psych doctors are quick to put labels on people. I found that when I changed my diet my depression Eased. And then when I hit menopause it got even better. I said to doctors for years that it had to do with my hormones which, I had a hard time getting pregnant and they told me that I didn't know what I was talking about. Also I suffered from low magnesium my whole life. When I was coming into my teen years I started to get really bad charlie horses. So bad that my parents brought me to the emergency room because I couldn't straighten my leg. Doctor said I was having growing pains. It wasn't until my 40s when I had my gallbladder removed that I found out that my body was deficient in magnesium and I needed to supplement. That also took care of the heart palpitations that I was suffering from over the years. Medical community is letting people down.

[@daisybred]

[@123ofd]

Magnesium helped me. 👍🏼

[@allyson1691]

Something I have discovered as I had a bender off keto while on holiday. Sugar (and white flour too probably) makes me depressed and anxious. It was so clear how my mood changed and I started chewing my nails. Back on the keto wagon!

[@beverlyfuller7312]

I only knew about half of these. Thank you. And congrats on hitting 300k subscribers!

[@kymesue9575]

And how do we get our doctor to order these test with out telling us we don’t need it? 😢

[@IT_Farhan]

Order your own tests online and skip doctors/insurance all together. I've had a great experience with Ulta Lab, rock bottom prices.

[@qthirteen13]

armorlol nice! I was wondering if this was an option lately...thanks!

[@suesueg74]

How can we do this?

[@azteca6695]

@@suesueg74 Request a test. Just enter it on google. Or walkinlab.

[@bethanysaxton7351]

Kym Thompson, if you can afford to pay out of pocket, seek a functional medical/integrative medical doctor who will order a more comprehensive thyroid panel & hormonal panel. Most conventional docs will order BMP, B12, RBC/CBC and a standard thyroid panel - but again conventional docs won’t usually go deeper than TSH, T3, T4. The other levels are not standard tests and a conventional doc may or may not test. Functional med is the best bet if you can afford it, and taking only organic/food based & active forms of B vitamins (methyl), as he mentioned.

[@brettarsenault6573]

Maybe the greatest video I've ever seen on the internet

[@Rose_Ou]

Depression very often means lack of B3. High doses of vitamin B3 do wonders.

[@cinder2994]

This is the fantastic thing about You Tube. How lucky we are to have access to information and the expertise of professionals like Dr Ken Berry.

[@RJ42997]

My A1C went from 6.2 to 5.2 from following Dr. Berry’s advice for the last 3 months. I am no longer a Pre- Diabetic. Like I stated this all happened in the last 3 months...Thank you Dr. Berry! Your medical advice has changed my life.

[@ursulaeissner9945]

You are amazing , Doc , too bad I haven’t found a doctor close to me who will give me the tests I ask for .

[@pickledginger5876]

Any chance someone has this typed out in bullet point format? I'm struggling to capture all this 😟

[@utubeismuhkrakaneliterally1807]

you'll want to go over and make sure i got it all right and maybe add your own notes, but here ya go. *electrolytes *basic metabolic panel or complete *vitamin d *vitamin b-12 *thyroid panel *gender hormones (estrogen/progesterone/testosterone) *HSCRP (tests for inflammation) *RBC (red blood cell count) *magnesium level (Serum is less reliable RBC Magnesium is moreso) *homocystine (sp?) *zinc *celiac panel *lyme disease panel *MTHFR gene (vitamin b-12 gene) *hemoglobin A1-C *C-Peptide *calcium level, if high get an iPTH (intact PTH) *RPR (syphylis) *HIV

[@pickledginger5876]

UTubeIsMuhKrakane Literally that's a huge help - thank you!

[@thedivinechef]

UTubeIsMuhKrakane Literally thank you! 🙏

[@jrowlove7328]

UTubeIsMuhKrakane Literally You are a Rockstar!🌟

[@billd3356]

@@utubeismuhkrakaneliterally1807 I was having to stop the video several times to write these down. Thank you this makes it much easier. One question-I would think that any MD would be able to see if these levels are high or low, but is there any information anywhere that shows what the numbers should be? Like conventional medicine says total cholesterol should be under 200. I am not concerned about that since I'm doing keto I'm researching this now but if you have a link that would be great.

[@jc4156]

Dr Berry, what is your opinion on cycling in and out of keto once your are metabolically flexible? Or do you recommend staying on keto indefinitely?

[@RachaelARaines]

Thank you for this video! I have shared this with my Keto/Carnivore/Fasting group because many of us try these ways of eating to find relief from symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. I myself am in total remission on a primarily Carnivore diet. Others in my group still struggle with some symptoms and these test may help them solve the mystery to why they may still have these symptoms and hopefully find relief from them.

[@qthirteen13]

Rachael Raines even those doing a carnivore diet may still have some things that don’t go away? Interesting....just goes to show....there is no one diet that cures everyone...I’m just glad I love meat...I’m trying Carnivore this winter and even as a healthy person I still feel much better than before :-)

[@deniseyounger6004]

30 yr of depression I find my Dr just wants me on antidepressants and they just mess u up. Canadian Drs won’t do all of these tests it really isn’t good. I’m on disability no money to have any good diagnostics 🙁

[@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem]

I recently discovered i have the MTHFR mutation. i have also been chronically deficient in B12 and D for many years. I knew i needed L-methylfolate thanks to my mental health practitioner. i also knew that the methylcobalamine was better than the cyanocobalamine, but i DIDN'T know that i needed to take the methylcobalamine. thanks for this video.

[@tishmata704]

Where is the list of labs? I didn't see it or a link to it in the show notes.

[@Kuato]

So watch the damn video

[@airgetmar1928]

i wish i could have you as my doctor smh you’re ALWAYS on point about everything

[@valmachin3148]

@KenDBerryMD , I have HIV, what would be my next step with labs, etc to see if it is contributing to depression?

[@lnmemoryofjohnmordaunt7386]

Thank you Dr Berry. My brother has struggled with depression and resultant opiate dependence for almost two decades. He has quit the opiates several years ago but still has depression which is not reactive; he is a successful musician with a beautiful home and family. I have long suspected that it is dietary or thyroid related as he is stick thin despite eating like the proverbial pig. I have recommended that he has the gamut of tests and will update. Thanks again.

[@mels.3750]

How about an EBV test? I was diagnosed with reactivated Epstein-Barr which causes inflammation in the body.

[@O8080808O]

Am I missing something? Where is the list of Labs?

[@Karla6454]

Thanks Dr Berry for all the info, good to know :)

[@ericsiddons2713]

Anyone know how to lower ALT/AST? Mine were elevated on my last labs I took. Thank You.

[@ldmcm5643]

Timely information for me. Thank you!

[@kalkeikuu]

I noticed that my depression bothers me more in fall and winter.

[@wntu4]

SAD. Seasonal Affective Disorder.

[@kalkeikuu]

David 👍🏼

[@jadedoptimist6364]

Get one of the full spectrum lights. Use it for about 20 minutes per day. They are on Amazon.💡🔆🔆🔆

[@KCCAT5]

Put some UV Lighting in your home to supplement.

[@maryc4804]

Seasonal depressive disorder. More sun helps me, even then fake one from the tanning bed once in awhile.

[@inMotionOutdoors]

Real doctor right here folks, he should be teaching in medical school not these clowns that produce drug dealers!

[@Zippityzap77]

Hi deductible insurance. This would be hard for a lot of people to afford. How would we wittle this down a bit?

[@cyn10757]

A million times thank you!

[@theresacatalani]

Thank you for sharing. Always get your labs done!! Vitamin D deficiency was causing me symptoms of depression and brain fog. A few weeks of large doses, and daily doses to maintain, made all the difference.

[@dig2481]

Theresa.. how large of a dose were you taking.. and how much to maintain. I take 10,000 IU's right now but feel I should take more for the winter. Thanks for any info!

[@pachamama8586]

Helpful and concise as ever!! Thank you very much and all the best to you!!

[@thedivinechef]

Thank You Dr Berry for this important information! It came at a perfect time for me. I’ve shared your videos and will support your mission! You are a huge blessing. 🙏☺️

[@mohamadelassaad2087]

I am depress . Because my environment turned from good to bad and i have memory make me depressed so bad

[@elainebezak7158]

Although this video is quite old, I would really like the list of bloodwork you suggest before being diagnosed with depression. I’ve been on antidepressants and tranquilizers for about 15 years. But no one has ever suggested any of these tests to confirm the diagnosis. Hope you can repost the list. Love your KZbin videos, big fan! 🌺

[@cindyherring4931]

My son was also diagnosed with depression when he joined the military and had a discharge because of it. He's been seeing a physiatrist for years and they told him to take vitamin D after his blood work.

[@qthirteen13]

Cindy Herring he can always try eating Carnivore for 30 days and see if that helps ... cheers!

[@RubiconV]

D is so affordable and can really help a lot of people. So basic but some doctors just throw drugs at everything.

[@twoarrows2543]

Good video. A physician is supposed to do a complete work up before referring you to a psychiatrist. Fortunately mine instinctively did. Unfortunately, I went the other way, all physical problems were ruled out and I showed all the signs of actually having bipolar disorder.

[@hula62]

Can you talk about sinus inflammation and congestion? It is so bad right now.🤔🤔🤔

[@billd3356]

I was suffering with that for months. At first I thought it was weather changes. People don't believe me but when the barometric pressure yo-yos in fall and spring it puts pressure on the brain and I get more depressed. My sinus pain and congestion would not go away for months. Neti Pot, Afrin (only for 3 days at a time), over the counter decongestants. Nothing would touch it I take Claritin in the morning and Rhinocort at night. No nasal discharge so I didn't think it was a sinus infection. Nevertheless, doctor put me on 10 days of antibiotic to rule that out. Didn't work and neither did prednisone. I saw a specialist who looked up my nose and said no infection and no surgery needed. He thought it might be allergy related so I had an allergy test done. I had had those in the past but I discovered that dust mites were worse than I thought. They told me to wash the bedsheets in hot water. I wash in all cold. At least 95% improvement. So, allergy test may help you.

[@Pete4875]

Does anyone see the list of tests that the doctor said he would put in the show notes?

[@SoaringSolo]

Would this be the same for a teenager?

[@brookeb7994]

Could you do one of these for anxiety? Or is it the same labs?

[@infonurs]

Great info!! Can you do a video on how to alleviate bursitis? My mom has it in one hip and she is only able to walk a few feet without having to stop and letting the pain ease up a little before continuing. She’s had surgery-unsuccessful. Thanks for considering!

[@stefdiazdiaz7067]

so eating corn tortillas can give you depression ( they block Zinc absorption)

[@Shiraz321]

1st in canada

[@pittsburgh-gal]

🥇😁

[@greymetamorphosis]

I clicked on this cause I'm depressed, but I'm too depressed to care.

[@mabelalmonte5183]

Joel Gandia hey. Just stopping by to see how you are?

[@AV-nq8zn]

Thank you!

[@madarapole3989]

Thank you! 💛 This was more valuable than all my therapist sessions together. They just write prescribtion drugs like they are vitamins and don’t even suggest any blood tests, so I ended up figuring it out by myself and this video is very helpful. 🙏💛

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

You are a Prince amongst men! 😁 This info is going to help soooo many Subscribers and their friends and family. Good man!

[@sherralynhintz9458]

You are changing our lives . 💕

[@amandad422]

Yep,Im Hypothyroid,and more recently diagnosed ADHD-I. Been on antidepressants for years,starting before the 2 diagnoses.TRYING to wean off for about 9 months.On 10MG of Lexapro from 20.I take it every other day.

[@KCCAT5]

All those antidepressants they had me on gave me add also

[@amandad422]

Antidepressants dont GIVE YOU ADD ,for Me I think they masked the symptoms,so I was diagnosed late in life.@@KCCAT5

[@tisdalealicia]

I forgot. All my tests were okay except for cholesterol. She said that In have the cholesterol count if a 400 lb, 6 ft male?? One number was 313 and good cholesterol was 274. She prescribed look for for anxiety and depression and a cholesterol medicine. I wont be taking either. I'm not interested in treating my symptoms, id like to know why I'm having these symptoms and heal. Why can't we find a Dr to help? It doesnt make sense.

[@Sandie_J]

Doctors work with big pharma to make money off of prescribing medications for the symptoms instead of actually healing the underlying problem. There is no money in healing people. If people become healthy, no one would need Drs, or pills, or surgeries, medical supplies, or for that matter any insurance. It's all about keeping you sick and making money. But don't give up, do whatever you need to do for you.

[@mikecrawford6010]

Dr. Barry is a lifesaver he's a real doctor what the doctor should be

[@arielllerena8355]

How can I get ALL these lab tests ordered?

[@lawrenceboatright3035]

How long for b12 to work

[@yolandagutierrez7465]

Thanks!

[@TimelessjewelbyDebra]

Thank You for these videos..HAPPY THANKSGIVING

[@ad2483]

This is a Gold

[@malcolmsmart5214]

Liking the Socrates bust. Philosophy major here.

[@ad2483]

Meat heled me a lot but I still had some mental problems. With your advice I tested and found that I have MTHFR gene mutation. Now I can fix this issue and live normal live again, thank you for your help.

[@ed_h3433]

I recently came across your video on depression. On my count, you suggested 17 different tests. I can't afford to run all of these tests. I can probably afford 5-6 at a time. Of these tests which, should I take first?

[@IsaacNewton1966]

i was put on a statin. It was terrible. The feelings of anxiety and hopelessness were horrible. So now I had a stoke (before the medicine) and my cholesterol is still bore-line high. Guess I'm screwed.

[@davidzacker1124]

Hey dr Berry what are your thoughts on omad and crossfit? Been doing omad but now I have started crossfit 4 days a week. Dont know weather or not to change my meal plan

[@shimmaryna]

I know one meal a day but what is CrossFit, please?

[@davidzacker1124]

@@shimmaryna it's a form of workout.

[@lnmemoryofjohnmordaunt7386]

Works for me, but if you struggle at all switch to TWOMAD 😁

[@qthirteen13]

Eat according to your needs...everyone does there exercise differently according to how they feel usually

[@Psalm144verse1]

Good luck finding a doctor who gonna test all that. Ive tried multiple times 🥺

[@TimL1980]

would you care to explain which foods are rich in methylated b12?

[@IQTech61]

I found out that all of the anti-depressants I took for over 18 years caused magnesium and potassium deficiencies. The longer I took them, the more depressed I felt.

[@peachpotter]

Dear Dr Berry, please could you so kindly tell me whether Lyrica (pregabalin) can cause depression? Been on 300mg for 6 months due to slipped L5 S1 disc. Been getting awfully depressed during the last month or two. Plus gained 42lbs in those months! I hope you may have a minute to reply please? Thank you

[@basictechreviews]

Went to the Dr. to get my type 2 diebetes checked. Never saw this Dr before, 5 min in, he said I am bi-polar. I know I get a bit depressed, but when I asked about vitamins, he said that would not help. Quack Quack, I'm no Dr. but I know a duck when I see it. I have done my research, hence checking out your videos. Thank you,

[@L.J.01]

Acute intermittent porphyria needs to be ruled out too. I think it's much more common than acknowledged. And the most serious aspect is many pharmaceuticals including anti-psychotics, antidepressants, antibiotics, etc make it much worse or serve as a trigger to the as yet not fully expressed gene. (It's a heme disorder that is genetic.) It is now suspected in medication-resistant pshych disorders. But by the time all the meds have been tried the patient is often permanently damaged and disabled. Porphyria mimics a variety of commonly occurring disorders and thus poses a diagnostic quagmire. Psychiatric manifestations include hysteria, anxiety, depression, phobias, psychosis, OCD, anxiety, organic disorders, agitation, delirium, and altered consciousness ranging from somnolence to coma. It's often associated with multiple physical manifestations too such as gut disturbances that mimick crohn's disease and symptoms on the autism spectrum.

[@maryc4804]

Omg!! Rights on Dr. Berry!! I got my electrolytes in check and cut sugar and carbohydrates significantly, within a few days I was a new woman. No more anxiety and depression. Or shall I say, no more money for big pharma!!!

[@vickienorman3284]

Hey doc got a question about schizoaffective. My son has been diagnosed with this which is a cocktail of depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia, he has been taking a generic form of Milerrill called thoridazine 100 Mg tabs 600 MG's a day and its the only med that I have found to work for him but the side effect is throwing up and it seams as he needs more now cuz its not working as it should anymore, and they are stopping the manufacture of the med and this is very scary, so my question is, is there a sister to the Milarill that is not Zyprexa? The Zyprexa worked good but he got violent was taking 5 mg but he was still edgy, so I gave him 10 mg this made him want to clean and do his chores but I can't do violence. I'm worried that there may not be another med for his condition, do you have any suggestions, besides the violence he seamed normal but because of the violence not normal. Thanks

[@nykolhappy1392]

I wish I could get my Dr to check all those things. She told me the vitamin D test isn't covered by insurance unless I've had a diagnosis of a deficiency. So how the hell do you know if you can't get it checked? So stupid. Out of all the tests I requested be done the only one she would do is a1c. It's so frustrating! I know so many have relief from their depression with just keto. I want some relief too! Not meds! Thank you for another great video Dr Berry!

[@adviceseeker3319]

I really wish I could see Dr. Berry, or have him recommend a doctor in my area. I have CAD, Brittle diabetes, deficient D and B, and having to get eye injections. Depressed though, I have so much to be grateful for. I was attempting keto, was getting glucose normal range, then Dr. insisted upping my cholesterol meds. So, now I feel confused and defeated.

[@kennitheames401]

Heya there Dr Berry I'm is from Australia and I have depression and anxiety disorders and I have stopped my antidepressants over a year ago now but I'm is in pain alot that being pain for 8 months now as has the antidepressants that I'm not taking anymore have something to do what the pain ? As a nurse said it might have something to do with it ?

[@lanabrooks1554]

I have a question unrelated to this topic. I have had a problem with bleeding and receding gums for the past 30 years. I have been to many dentists, including holistic ones, and have spent thousands and thousands of dollars. I have had most of the silver removed from my mouth, and have many crowns. I am almost 70 years old. I eat healthy, low carb/sugar, brush, floss, etc. take vitamins including C and do whatever I can. I find vitamin K2 helps somewhat with the bleeding but I still have issues where they will bleed spontaneously. I avoid foods that are hard to chew. I am at my wits' end. Was wondering what your thoughts are on this and if you could maybe do a video regarding it.

[@Renee933]

My BF and I are living the Keto life. But his doctor has refused to run some of these tests, even though he wanted to self pay for them. Insurance is hugely expensive with huge deductibles and conpays. I suppose we could go to a lab and simply ask for all the tests we would like but they are quite expensive. How on earth is anyone supposed to afford all of these tests? I understand that you are simply stating the information but paying for the tests and then buying the supplements would be a huge expense. I struggle already to buy the co q10, vitamin D, etc. Also, the Keto lifestyle itself requires additional expense. I consider along this worthwhile expenses but there is an end point to every budget. If we even get universal healthcare perhaps we can do more to optimize our health but for now it’s doing the best we can with what we can afford.

[@georgina979]

Had my thyroid tested 20+ times over a 26 yrs and showed normal EVERY time. After 26 years of being told I'm depressed I had an X-ray for neck pain and found calcification on my thyroid and weeks later an Ultrasound found goiters on the left and right side as well as a cyst on the left side. Basal Body Temperature can be more effective than a blood test to diagnose Thyroid disease.

[@CurlySuzySue]

I think any doctor who tries to diagnose thyroid issues using only TSH (which many do) should have their medical licence revoked. If thyroid is suspected you need a full thyroid panel done and an ultrasound as a matter of routine. Anything less is insufficient to make a thyroid diagnosis.

[@Renee933]

I’ve suffered depression for years. Take a low thyroid supplement but never have any energy. My oral temp can go as low as 96* and never climbs above 97.3. I don’t know if this is low enough to be significant but my doctors are all traditional and don’t want to hear anything out of the norm. I’m glad you finally got an answer. My question is, was your neck enlarged? Did you have any external symptoms that led to the ultrasound?

[@georgina979]

The neck pain was due to normal wear and tear from office work. A chiropractor took the X-ray before adjusting my neck. He happened to see the calcification and I took the X-ray to my doctor. Then she ordered an ultrasound. I didn't/don't have noticeable enlargement in my neck. Your temp seems low. Hope you can get this worked out. A thyroid support supplements might help. I refused thyroid medication from my doctor and take a thyroid support supplement instead.

[@Renee933]

Georgina Golden thanks for the advice. I’m glad you went to that chiropractor. Wishing you well.

[@MrDavidknigge]

@@georgina979 I found that synthetic thyroid which was prescribed did nothing for me. I now take desiccated bovine thyroid from New Zealand. They typically only have grass fed animals and don't give them antibiotics. At any rate, it balances my thyroids nicely.

[@shazzadowns691]

Here in U.K. our doctors do not test for any of these. Only TSH they refuse the other thyroid blood tests

[@cricket9557]

I was watching one of your older videos and you mentioned that calcium is unecessary? I am on a plant based calcium. Is it true for any type of calcium or just certain kinds? If it is true, can you direct me to one of your videos that explains why it is not necessary? Thank you.

[@tiffanybooth1563]

If you do find yourself needing to explore medications check out genomind, genetic testing that can let u know psych meds that are more likely to work with ur genes.

[@danytremblay5140]

Hello Dr.Berry, this is possible to write the list please, thank you Dr.

[@katk1958]

What test check our adrenal glands?

[@MD1084.]

Hello dr ken hey i wanted to ask you. Can a person with severe fatty liver still have a spoon of honey & fresh garlic once a day?

[@seanneedham1019]

Can I take magnesium and prozac?

[@stefdiazdiaz7067]

and maybe 100 other causes we have not discovered yet not in the next 100 years😂

[@lorettadillon-ham1574]

Thanks Dr Berry, I'm going to research all this info and the "depression connection" my GP just wants to put me on pills and our last conversation did NOT go well.... she just wants to fix things with a script.... I am not going back to her going forward. She just won't listen to me she just wants to push pills which she knows I hate.

[@zaptolite2719]

Came here from What I've Learned and I'm sad that I didn't find out about your channel before.

[@ontherisefitness9892]

I don’t see the list of the lab tests he mentions in the video. Can anyone provide?

[@KCCAT5]

Dr. Berry can you please do a video on reacting hypoglycemia? My youngest child was diagnosed with that and was just told to monitor her blood sugar and to eat whenever she felt her blood sugar starting to drop. But I was recently informed by another woman who said she had it that it was dangerous and could kill her. Could you please clarify this for me, us, thank you

[@thedistordedbadger]

Hey, could someone please link me the studies that he cites? I've had trouble tracking them down on my own