Can Fasting Help Reverse Kidney Disease| Chronic Kidney Disease | Jason Fung

[@drjasonfung]

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[@R.R.Brahma]

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[@Lrndthehardway]

PLZ ADVISE!? Just found a friends husband is late/end stage kidney disease, does dialysis, has cirrhosis of liver, holding fluid around gut, somewhat distended. I told her about the fasting I started, and the idea of it. I advised he might want to start fasting, but cautioned that I didnt know if it could help at this point, or if if could make things worse, I PROMISED I would find an answer one way or the other, please give me your opinion on this Dr Fung, I completely understand its not medical advice etc, but if you tell me its worth exploring and probably wont make things worse I will pass that along to them and work my ass off to save his life if its possible. I pray you see this.. Thank you for anything you can tell me

[@annegallagher8284]

@@R.R.Brahma Fung is honest, talks a lot of sense, and does his very best. Take what you know works and leave the rest. R.R. Brahma, Fung is a rare find. The World would be better off if we had more like him.

[@annegallagher8284]

@@Lrndthehardway Of course fasting will help but once you are in the hands of the typical med system (INTENT ON PROFIT NOT HEALTH) your friend will have NO HOPE guaranteed!!!!.

[@healthoptimus3157]

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[@sharonberget5442]

Through your fasting program, I was able to go from stage four kidney disease to totally healthy kidneys with no kidney disease. I remember my doctor getting goosebumps when she got the report I didn’t even know it was possible I was just trying to heal myself from my diabetes. I lost 100 pounds I pretty much took a hard line with my diet. I basically eat protein with vegetables and a few fruits I’ve cut out potatoes, rice, bread, pasta, sugar I don’t drink calories I’m satisfied with my diet I don’t feel deprived. I do make keto sweets like mug cakes I’m 65 years. and still losing weight slowly my A1c went from a 10.5 to a six and I expect it to be lower at my next doctor visit. I saw my Doctor again and my A1C is now 5.4. I fast when I feel like it on and off. And I eat meat and low carb vegetables, nuts and keto cookies, candies and love mug cakes with wipe cream sugar free of course. I’ve cut out sugar, flour, bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, I eat beans very little. I love roasted vegetables. I eat less and less meat as I’m losing my taste for it as I get older. I love keto recipes although I’m not on a keto diet. When I fast I eat at about 2:00 in the afternoon and not after 4:00. But I don’t fast all the time I go on and off. Daily exercise is extremely important. Also anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour. Praying to God for direction was key in my success.

[@aish2nymph]

Good to know but can you please tell me which food groups you are considering more in kidney failure stages

[@robertoramos8257]

Sharon if you can please share exactly what you ate and how you fasted

[@gkgyver]

Please share

[@octaviawanggg]

Can you please share it with us pleaseee thank you

[@janicegosnell3612]

Yes! I would love to know as well. Did you follow Fung’s intermittent fasting only?

[@intzarful]

*Four rules of a healthy lifestyle* 1.Diet 2.exercise 3.Proper sleep 4.Some time spending in nature *Diet -* 1) eat 1 or maximum 2 times, don't eat anything in between 2)don't consume foods that are unknown to our body such as tobacco, alcohol, genetically modified food,chemicals, pesticides, fertilizer,Vegetable or seed oil, Processed food,sugar, Refined carbohydrates, Packed food,frozen foods. 3)don't use plastic bottle, tiffin or any other pots to carry foods or drinks. Use earthenware or ironware only 4) eat whole natural food, 5)the macro should be moderate in Protein, less in slow digestive carbohydrates, low in good fat. 6. Source of natural protein - chicken,mutton,fish,egg,lentils, Tofu,paneer, soyabean, Source of good fats - dry fruits, olive oil, coconut oil, Source of good carbohydrates - Millets, oats,moosli, 2. *Exercise* - 1)some exercise for movements like walking, cycling, swimming etc. 2) Some exercises for muscles strengthening like pull ups,sit ups, dips, *3.Proper sleep -* 1) 7 to 8 hours of deep sleeping 2) include 9 pm to 4 pm timing in your sleeping pattern if possible that's the time when our body heals 3) no light and noise should be there at your sleeping place. 4.Some time spending in nature 1) walking on unpaved ground like on soil,sand, 2) spending some time somewhere where air quality is good,and clean natural water is available 3) touch the flowers and tree whenever you get chance 4) sometimes gets wet in the rain 5) expose yourself to the sun for at least 20 minutes a day 6) live a truthful, purposeful life, spread love,help vulnerables, thank God for everything you have got. consider yourself the master of your work but Consider the God the master of those work's results,. have faith that if you are on a right side, God will not ruin you, if not here then you will be rewarded in the hereafter for your good deeds i.e eternal life. if your are not harming anyone, benefiting the needy with whatever capacity you have, surely you are dear to God, don't care about the people they are selfish and wrong doers. When God loves then nothing matters. All of these mind set provide peace which is very important for a healthy brain.

[@jm-ib6wu]

Thx for this. Praying u always stay well❤

[@intzarful]

@@jm-ib6wu thanks

[@intzarful]

@@jm-ib6wu thanks

[@davidg241]

Beautiful

[@larryc1616]

You forgot very healthy consistent hard sex

[@sonyagittens]

Hi. I'm now watching this video. I'm proud to say I was on dialysis. Stage 5 kidney disease for 1 year. This is one year now I'm off dialysis and at stage 3

[@sheilasmith3545]

how did you reverse it?

[@mathK-7]

that is amazing. Congratulations. Please share your journey to help other peoples having better health

[@memories-in-memphis]

Please share what you are doing!

[@attilavidacs24]

Did you have Diabetes or another underlying condition to cause kidney disease?

[@NoClueHowBoutYou]

Keep it up interested to see if you can make them even better.

[@TheRWE12]

Dr Fung, you and a few other KZbin 'keto' people have changed my life. I've lost 75lbs, lowered my BP by 30 points, and reduced or in many cases eliminated pain & inflammation in my body. Thank you. I'm 20 years younger again, no kidding.

[@zibadana9599]

Congrats!🎉 happy for you. Can you pls tel me what exactly you did and for how long that you saw the results if possible. Thank you

[@vonnie1007]

That is awesome 🙌🏼

[@hayd9785]

@@TheRWE12 dr berg?

[@marianne1959]

Wow....that is my story exactly!! Don't you wish you knew this info 20 yrs ago?? I havent been this healthy , energetic in 20 yrs! 🥰🥰

[@marianne1959]

And my triglycerides a year ago were 1386...now down to 157!!

[@shelleydee6217]

I was diagnosed stage 2 CKD last year in July 2023 I started IF upon learning it and as advised by my nephrologist. Then I researched and watched videos on IF contents. This January of 2024, after series of blood work, from 80% it bounced to 101%. My kidneys are back to good health-my GFR! Thanks Dr.Fung and other IF docs I watched!

[@michigan1085]

Was that your eGFR that went from 80 to 101? Great job!

[@JohnSmith-fl5qn]

Congratulations Can you please tell us your menu? What did you eat and when?

[@TitoHopia]

Scam

[@gerrie720]

​@@TitoHopia What is a scam, I'm watching the video. I am not diabetic just ckd. Please respond.

[@N.R.s95]

@shelley how do you make it, please extremely need your help, my fiancee suffering ckd. Please

[@rockiemountin7535]

Why is this man not hailed as a super hero because people like him are really saving lives Thank you Dr Fung you have improved my health and life 10 fold THANK YOU Sir

[@lenguyenngoc479]

Because unlike u, smart people care about the cited evidence not claims anyone can claim anything but u bear the burden of proving it in his case, his evidence is so weak that there's even a rationalwiki to expose this quack. Go check and I'll see if u dare to say that again

[@melissacoppage431]

Big pharma doesn’t want to recognize fasting as a way to heal 😡 No money to be made that way! Should be criminal to withhold all Dr Fung has introduced!

[@wshyangify]

Instead Anthony Fauci is hailed as a hero. Pay attention to the agenda of MSM.

[@trueseeker262]

@Salahhaboussi hahah hes a doctor, you genius!

[@anthonynieto4685]

I recently purchased the book, "The Diabetes Code", by Jason Fung, a great read and yes as it has been said, "Dr. Fung gives you the tools to rid yourself of diabetes forever, get this book!..thank you, Dr. Jason Fung for your wisdom and knowledge!

[@fabiojavax]

Dr. Fung, when I met you I had 20lbs more and highly dependent on alcohol. Through fasting and some good teas, I was able to reduce weight, sleep better, gain focus and be more patient with my family. May God bless you and your beautiful mission.

[@simonrankin9177]

Your a true winner as well my friend, im happy to read your about your success. .. Alcohol is so many people's down fall , its a drink the DEVIL promotes...

[@jamescalifornia2964]

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[@Josh-py9rq]

@@simonrankin9177 You want to limit it to fun times with get togethers with friends everything needs moderation.

[@TNT-km2eg]

For that you need youtube ?!?

[@karthikreddy8567]

How did u stop alcohol ?

[@Vincent-qh7zz]

I started the fasting mimicking diet three years ago. I lost 50 pounds, and my kidney failure went from stage four to stage two.

[@allysonsoliai8008]

Wow that’s great so where are you now are you still doing mimicking diet

[@Vincent-qh7zz]

@@allysonsoliai8008 I vacillate between stage two and stage 3KD. I do fasting mimicking about five weeks a year, and I keep weight off with intermittent fasting.

[@sadmax82]

We’re u diabetic

[@Vincent-qh7zz]

@@sadmax82 No.

[@AzaleaBee]

@@Vincent-qh7zz Where you on Prolon (a marketed fasting mimicking diet) or another protocol?

[@MVoiceIsrar]

Remedies for kidney health. 1. Fasting 2. Keto diet 3. Ginger 4. Turmeric 5. Garlic 6. Cabbage 7. Exercises 21-5-24

[@VivianeChuks2019]

How to use these items listed, please?

[@MVoiceIsrar]

@@VivianeChuks2019 This product is useful in kidney disease but for any kidney problem consult a nephrologist ok

[@princessjp1256]

What the heck is 21 5 24 exercise lol you mean 24/7 😅

[@lightbulb1437]

I saw a video of a man (U.S.A) on dialysis going an a low carb veg diet. He reversed kidney disease and no more dialysis.

[@mistyphashay]

Actually Dr. Kempner was healing kidney failure back just before the dialysis machine was invented and he started with fasting. The machine came out and media drowned Dr. Kempner’s work.

[@matthewhunter6421]

So, yes

[@Barefootkid61]

I bet they, the Roth childs cough!! cough!! Did.

[@alice_agogo]

Kinda like how they did the same with Dr. Weston Price

[@josephb3147]

My 83 yr old mom weighed 92 lbs and has stage 4 kidney disease... she got sick and basically didn't eat for a week and she lost 10 lbs which isn't good... but what happened is her kidney function improved... I also noticed she also lost a lot of wrinkles as he body got rid of old cells for energy

[@soph5097]

I was diagnosed with kidney disease 4 years ago. Now I'm afraid. The more medication I take, I'm still having kidney diseases. I need to do fasting

[@daleval2182]

When our body turns off our hunger, it wants a rest , the trick is do it before it gets critical

[@immanuelsteven7704]

Any updates?​@@soph5097

[@richardpickell8062]

Thank you for the insightful information.

[@immanuelsteven7704]

@@soph5097any updates pls

[@kokosage]

I had an A1C of 14 and daily levels of 500-600 blood sugar levels. I watched your videos, stopped taking insulin pretty much cold turkey and within THREE months I reversed my diabetes. My A1C is now 5.5 and my average blood sugar is 98-124 every day. I just started a week-long fast, taking in 300 calories of miso soup and beef jerky. Blood pressure dropped to normal. Thank you!

[@kitkat-w1j]

thats alot of salt but glad it worked for you

[@kokosage]

@@kitkat-w1j Not beef jerky every day. Just temporary. Switching to fish now!

[@pineapple4819]

@@kokosage did you diabetes cause any damage to your kidneys?

[@kokosage]

@@pineapple4819 No. None of the damage was diabetes related. I was in the hospital with a kidney infection from my first-ever kidney stone at age 62. i had a HUGE stone that blocked my urine, requiring I wear a Urostomy bag for a month. The day before surgery the stone mysteriously "disappeared" entirely. However, shortly after that I had a UTI that turned into Sepsis, then Septic shock and three days in the ER. That damaged the kidneys. I went from healthy to unhealthy (Stage five) in a matter of weeks. I also accidentally overdosed myself with Vitamin B-4 (which I was taking for fatigue. BAD choice as it's a kidney killer). Once the septic shock/sepsis was resolved/cured and I stopped taking the B-4 I was left with damaged kidneys, but not diseased kidneys. I've done well for the last year and a half and my doctor says I don't need dialysis as long as kidneys aren't injured through dehydration or accident. I eat right, continue to lose weight and stay hydrated.

[@JohnNwawene-fv1cx]

Holistic, Natural supplements and canivore diet protocol from DR.UWENBOHERBALHOME youtube channel cured my CKD and High blood pressure completely alongside my symptoms including pains, inflammation, bad breath, kidney stones, frequent urination, smelly urine, paled skin e.t.c.. permanently❤❤

[@juliegomez5236]

I have been struggling with chronic kidney disease and came across your videos. After reading the results others have had below, I feel there is hope, and will start fasting and changing my diet. Thank you, Dr Fung for your videos.

[@scarecrow5447]

Let us know if that helps. Keep us updated, please.

[@PreciousSullivan]

Any update ?

[@nasrunlahazizi3718]

How was your diet..? Any improvement in creatinine..?

[@ceciliapreziose3783]

How are you doing? Don't give up!

[@janeb6098]

I have learnt from you and the valuable information you have provided. As a result, my eGFR went from 55 to 68 by reducing carbs, eating blueberries and other kidney friendly foods, and I decided to do some fasting. I started with intermittent fasting, then a 24 hr fast, then 36, 48 and finally a 4 and a half day fast. All of these were easy for me because I was focused on healing and I viewed the therapeutic fasting protocol as a medical treatment. Thank you.

[@bcheung8297]

Well done! 😊

[@rud8051]

how many days of eating in between fasting cycles?

[@janeb6098]

@@rud8051 I think it was just a couple of weeks in between. I could have done it with less of a gap between each, and probably will do the next time I'm doing a therapeutic fast.

[@Clear256]

@@janeb6098 I'm thinking of doing this too. Did you do a water fast or was it dry?

[@daydreamerworld3056]

How is it possible to live without eating for 4 days 😮... I can understand 1 day of fasting but 3-4 days is very tough

[@Noir85Acutual]

Yes, you can. I was able to go from stage 4 to stage, 2 in 9 months, back in 2020 from fasting. I was already obese and almost pre diabetic. Being scared of becoming a diabetic force me to jurassically cut my calories and exercise excessively. And I was able to go from stage 4. All the way to stage two

[@Ummyusi]

What was your BMI when you started? Or if you don’t know, do you recall your weight? How tall are you? This gives me hope!

[@a2fightersarvindarora242]

How long u Fast?

[@_.Leo_.]

I've Triassicly cut it out too!

[@SonnyDarvishzadeh]

A reminder for viewers that Dr Fung is a Nephrologist (kidney doctor)

[@AzaleaBee]

Ok. And your point? Just asking.

[@LTPottenger]

@@AzaleaBee because in every single video there's 20 people worried fasting will destroy their kidneys

[@johnnino2755]

@@AzaleaBeethe point is that Dr. Fung is not a holistic quack or chiropractor giving out medical advice on social media .. he is an accredited nephrologist

[@bnplaza]

I was Stage 4 and with diet and 18:6 fasting I am at Stage 2. No doubt about it diet can help kidney health

[@amiee713]

how long did it take

[@distro1996]

How long?

[@bnplaza]

@@distro1996 it took 4 to 6 months

[@distro1996]

@@bnplaza so just 6 hour eating and 18 fasting, with low protein, sugar, sodium and carbs?

[@bessabusiness2834]

You were CKD or AKD? Big Diference here. If its chronic kidney desease its hard to belive you Turn stage 4 in stage 2 in ONLY 6 months

[@the12288]

So thankful for Dr Fung for re - discovering the magic of fasting! Genius and such a great soul, born to help people ❤️

[@vanyeszczpanski5297]

I had this issue, I had blood and proteins being filtered out of my kidneys. The doctor wanted to perform a biopsy but instead i decided to do an alternate day fasting protocol with my eating window being raw fruits and veg. After 3 months of this I dropped a lot of weight and cured my kidney function. Also my energy and mental levels went thru the roof. I only needed four hours sleep per night and didn't need any naps.

[@reubencervantez7549]

what was your eating window?

[@vanyeszczpanski5297]

@@reubencervantez7549 maximum of 4 hours sometimes just 1 to 2

[@absolve4024]

Did you add meat back in later? Also did you find supplements tough to absorb/filter at all? Thank u!

[@annettesoss2114]

Any raw fruits or vegetables and no meats?

[@annettesoss2114]

Interesting. Thanks

[@VoIPPortland]

eGFR prior to NO SUGARs, No processed foods, No seed oils, KETO/IF diet - eGFR57 via bloodwork. Now three years later, eGFR 73. Lost 70 lbs. Thank you Dr Fung!

[@jillf24]

did they put you on any meds. I am a very healthy human, 10-15 pounds overweight from looking bikini good and my eGFR is low and going lower-I am on carnivore now, but have been No sugar, no carbs,(white stuff) no processed foods either-how did this happen???

[@Kra-ri6fd]

@Jillf24 too much protein can be bad for the kidneys at certain stages of CKD. I do hope you are consulting a nephrologist about this.

[@pineapple4819]

@@jillf24 how are you doing now? I'm going thru something similar. Still trying to find anwers

[@pineapple4819]

Any foods you stayed away from? I'm still trying to find answers. 😩

[@lexsite]

@@pineapple4819 Hi. Hope all's well with you. My eGFR came at 60 and looking to improve it.

[@SilveradoShootingAcademy]

This is true. My eGFR went from 48 (stage 3 CKD) to 72 in two years following some prolonged fasting - a 21 day water fast and series of 3-4 day fasts done every two to three weeks.

[@madelinedelvalle3666]

@SilveradoShootingAcademy What did you do to help you get thru 3 days straight? The most I can do is 2 days.

[@SilveradoShootingAcademy]

@@madelinedelvalle3666 Hunger dissipates after about 72 hrs. A two day fast is the hardest to do.

[@madelinedelvalle3666]

@@SilveradoShootingAcademy So that means if I would've hung on a little longer I would've gotten over the hump? Wow, good to know.

[@phoenixappraisals9893]

i did 110 hours . i drink a lot of herbs tea@@madelinedelvalle3666

[@iamkyuuu08]

​@SilveradoShootingAcademy do you take electrolyte supplements or any supplements during fasting?

[@wysefavor]

One has to aggressively sacrifice (diet/exercise) to live a great life.. aggressive lifestyle is key

[@ArisAlvarado-ww6mp]

I reverse from 14 to 5.4in 4 month my a1c and gloocose from 480 to 93

[@ericag2233]

Awesome news. Thank you. I’m down 110 lbs and no longer borderline diabetic.

[@marianne1959]

Congrats!!

[@LTPottenger]

that's great!

[@aldentokuzato5729]

Finally a video with this particular nephrologist addressing kidney health.

[@raynewaters27]

Dr Fung thank you. May God bless you. I found your video on fasting in 2017 and I honestly believed you saved my life. Greetings from Barbados 🇧🇧. Keep doing God's work

[@danpan001]

Did you switch to Keto diet? Or just intermittent fasting

[@GautamKapoor-bj1ws]

How u recover which proble u had

[@lornahowerton1379]

I reversed my Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Diseaseto normal function by doing keto and IF for 2yrs. I had been Stage 3 for 4 years but with Keto and IF GFR went from 32 to 64.

[@robm2707]

Can you please explain your diet thank you 🙏

[@lornahowerton1379]

@@robm2707 I ate Dr. Berg's suggested Healthy Keto Diet and did Intermittent Fasting. For a year I stuck with the 20gms of carbs, 30 protein, and 65 gm of fats. After a year I went allowed myself 50gms carb, 30 gms of protein and 65 gms of fat. Being sure I ate at least 4-7cups of salad or vegetables at each meal. I had no sugar and eliminated all soda pop. Hope that helps.

[@SantiagoPerez-np4ep]

@@lornahowerton1379 so what’s your GFR now ? Creatinine ? My wife is currently stage 3a trying the alkaline diet but she can’t go vegan she hates it. I’m loosing hope but I am not going to give up

[@rebbedoes]

That's amazing !!

[@watchyourplate9150]

@@lornahowerton1379 20gms of carbs, 30 protein, and 65 gm of fat is each meal or per day? TIA

[@JohnsonNestorFamily]

Oh! I've been waiting for you to address this! I'm caretaker for my older brother who has stage three kidney disease from chronic high blood pressure so he has CAA (Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy) and had a stroke 12 years ago. I've often thought keto and fasting could help him. Doctors are hesitant since he's on so much blood pressure meds but agree weight loss would be beneficial. Maybe even just to keep it from progressing as fast? He currently eats two meals a day and I do the best I can with low carbs but that's what he loves. Learning how to fast changed my life by losing over 150 lbs. I'm off my blood pressure meds and I'm now in my best health at age 59. I want to do all I can to help my brother. I will go back and watch your video about the fasting mimicking diet. Again Dr.. Fung, thank you for all you do 😊🙏

[@AzaleaBee]

Hi Jessica, When you watch Dr. Fung's recent fasting mimicking diet video (posted on Dr. Fung's channel May 29th of this year), keep in mind that the person interviewing Dr. Fung is the maker of Prolon which he is promoting. The video itself never defines "Fasting Mimicking" outside of this very expensive product.

[@LTPottenger]

I went from 3 blood pressure meds and totally uncrontrolled blood pressure to 120/70 blood pressure in one month by fasting 72 hours once a week and trying reducing sugar. Some of the many benefits of fasting and a lower carb whole food diet on the immune system, blood pressure, blood sugar and anti-aging, all backed up by clinical data: The hunger hormone ghrelin lowers over time with extended fasting and rise from dieting Thymus stem cells are regenerated, which suppresses aging and renews the immune system. Fasting stimulates phagocytosis, the ingestion of bacteria and viruses by the immune system. Blood pressure is quickly and dramatically lowered, which is very important for a good outcome with the current pandemic. Fasting increases nitric oxide, which has manifold postive effects like reducing arterial plaque. Weight loss from fasting only loses10% lean tissue and 90% fat compared to the typical 25% lean tissue and 75% fat lost when calorically restricting for long periods. Blood clotting is reduced and blood clots and arterial plaque are reabsorbed into the body. Vitamin D plasma levels are increased, and vitamin D in turn increases autophagy! Blood sugar and insulin are lowered, allowing white blood cells to move more freely throughout the body and do their job. Ideal blood sugar is around 80. Some viruses activate glycolosis (the release of sugar in the body) and clinically it has been shown that decreasing glucose metabolism in the body weakens the influenza virus. Fasts of several days will not affect short term female fertility and may increase long term fertility especially in women with PCOS. It's absolutely fine for cortisol to be high while fasting, because it produces sugar from fat instead of lean tissue kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZqodZSar9R4qNU Does the body prefernetially prefer glucose as a fuel? No, it never uses mainly glucose for fuel and using glucose for fuel is very biochemically damaging! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJeUm6qDl9uBrtk The hormone Leptin is an immunomodulator that keeps the body from attacking itself and obesity causes leptin resistance. Fasting very quickly reduces leptin resistance and leptin levels and one day of fasting can cut your leptin levels in half and gets your immune system working properly again! Is fasting just the same as caloric restriction? No! Dieting increases the hunger hormone ghrelin while fasting decreases it and has many other health benefits! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYfPXqGfoc2KgsU When you move out of MTOR your body shuts down the building blocks of the cell which are used to produce organelles and proteins. This means the mechanisms needed by viruses to replicate are by and large unavailable when you are in a deeply fasted state. It stimulates the AMPK complex and activates autophagy. Autophagy (literally self eating) will cause cells to recycle foreign matter such as viruses and kill cancerous and senescent cells. AMPK does many helpful things in the body including activating the body's antioxidant defenses. Does fasting burn muscle? In most cases no! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpa0epSLa9yjaNE Fasting can make you gain muscle faster: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4OwaXqIr9h8f8k Deep ketosis virtually eliminates chronic inflammation in the body. This can offset the life threatening symptoms of viral pneumonia which effectively kills you through inflammation. This also creates BHB ketones in your body, which also help your immune system and anti-oxidative system, especially in the brain. Ketones also provide an additional energy source during infection, which is critical when trying to fight off a bug. In fact you can have as much as three times the total energy available in your blood when you are in deep ketosis, or even more. It increases mitochondrial function and repairs mitichondrial DNA, leading to improved ATP production and oxygen efficiency and thereby making cells better able to fight off infection. Increased mitochondrial function also has the added benefit of increasing your metabolism and cancer prevention! Fasts from 36-96 h actually INCREASE metabolic rate! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamkJp_h5eNZ5Y Your body releases interferon which is also triggered by the body during viral attacks to shut down the replication ability of the surrounding cells and stop infections. After 72 hours or more fasted, your body actually recycles large numbers of immune bodies and creates new ones, rejuvenating your entire system. When you fast, this stimulates apoptosis in senescent or genetically damaged cells. This kills these cells off completely. Senescent cells are responsible for the effects of aging and are the root cause of the development of cancer. If it were possible to destroy them all it would completely stop aging and cancer. That is not possible but fasting can help limit these effects by killing off many of the affected cells and limiting the future effects of aging. Fasting also releases BDNF and NGF in the blood which stimulates new nerve and brain cell growth, helping a great deal with diseases like MS, peripheral neuropathy and Alzheimers. In fact, the biochemical regulator of BDNF production is beta-hydroxybutyrate, which is the same ketone the body produces to nourish the brain while fasting. Autophagy induced by fasting even helps hair regrow. What breaks a fast? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZK1faZ5pd2sadE Dieters losing weight through intermittent fasting show greater reduction in waist size and increase in insulin sensitivity for the same weight lost and alternate day fasters were shown to lose fat while gaining muscle at the same time over a six month period. Does fasting lower testosterone? No, it raises it and builds muscle! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHu4daiZd7ypatU Fasting has been shown to increase bone marrow volume by 10% and levels of carnosine in the body in as little as a few weeks. Fasting also increases telomere length, negating some of the effects of aging at a cellular level. Eating one meal a day can bring most of these benefits to a lesser degree, and adding a few entire days off from eating per week will have even more effect especially when starting to feel poorly. Exogenous ketones can aid with fasting, making it easier in healthy people and allowing some people with specific issues to fast in spite of them without worrying as much about hypoglycemia. Children, pregnant or nursing women should not fast for periods longer than 16 hours. People with pancreatic tumors or certain forms of hypoglycemia generally cannot fast at all. Type 1 diabetics can also fast but it is more complicated and should be approached with caution as it could lead to ketoacidosis. Those with Addison's disease may also be unable to fast without liberal use of exogenous ketones, depending on severity. If you experience extreme symptoms of some kind, especially dizziness then simply break the fast and seek advice. Resources: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7714088/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6859089/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23876457 repository.upenn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1537&context=edissertations www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(19)30849-9 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25686106 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24905167 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10859646 www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0005272806000223 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1413655/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2815756/ www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/abstract/S1550-4131(15)00224-7 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/25712 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1779438/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10232622 academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/81/1/69/4607679 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3017674/ www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1931312809002832 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5895342/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6526871/ www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2001176 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23408502/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27569118/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21410865/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6407435/ www.arcjournals.org/pdfs/ijrsb/v3-i11/7.pdf www.amjmedsci.org/article/S0002-9629%2815%2900027-0/fulltext pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20921964/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6141719/ faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1096/fasebj.2019.33.1_supplement.819.10 www.biorxiv.org/node/93305.full pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25909219/ www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa012908 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15522942/ clinical.diabetesjournals.org/content/36/3/217 europepmc.org/article/MED/22402737?javascript_support=no onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1365-2265.2005.02288.x www.collective-evolution.com/2017/05/16/study-shows-how-fasting-for-3-days-can-regenerate-your-entire-immune-system/ www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/abundance-of-fructose-not-good-for-the-liver-heart holistickenko.com/vitamin-d-kidney-liver-disease/ n.neurology.org/content/88/16_Supplement/P3.090 This list compiled over months of research by the user known as Pottenger's Human on youtube but feel free to copy and paste this anywhere you like, no accreditation needed! My channel which will always contain an updated list of fasting benefits: kzbin.info/door/MC_ZrmTUTGdQiIwJjZq1rg I have playlists on fasting and health and wellness. I also make a little commentary comment on health and fitness as well.

[@tammi67able]

Congratulations God bless you both

[@JohnsonNestorFamily]

@@LTPottenger Thanks for sharing your story 👍! Fasting is amazing.

[@JohnsonNestorFamily]

@@AzaleaBee Thanks Azalea👍

[@bynumsgtitil]

My Daughter passed away in March 2022. After her passing my health took a turn for the worse. I am diabetic, after she passed my blood sugar levels were out of control. A1C has been as high as 14+. I have recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure, & my kidney function is low 36% and that is the function in both kidneys. I have had urinary tract infection, bladder and kidney infection. I take antibiotics and 3-4 days after I finish my antibiotics the infection is back. I have been hospitalized for mersa , pancreatitis, kidney stones and infections over the past year. I feel extremely tired, difficulty sleeping, nauseous after eating. I am seeing a nephrologist, urologist, and now a cardiologist. Thank you for ll your Information.

[@4R2R4]

I'm sure your daughter would not want to see you struggle so much. So I hope you turn it around by avoiding whatever is causing these diseases in the 1st place.

[@digba8563]

I’m so sorry to hear that, you can read about astragalus root and try it. My mom was able to reverse kidney disease and high blood pressure with it

[@TYT695]

You still can stop further damage to your kidney.

[@rupamahato6457]

​How to reverse kidney disease

[@TYT695]

@@rupamahato6457 .. I don't think you can reverse it but you sure can stop it from getting worse.

[@sherrymeilana]

My 11 year old daughter has minimal change disease. She was diagnosed at 5 yrs old. It affects the filtering system in her kidneys so she leaks protein in her urine. I worry about her future so much 😢 She is the sweetest human being. This video has been very helpful & informative. Thank you for posting! 🙏

[@ginnetteromer9527]

Hi I'm interested in finding out more. Is there a way I can reach you directly in regards to your method.

[@abimbolatevi8533]

Fruits and veggies for her daily.Get her a rebounder 10-20 minutes on it daily. No sugar, fizzy drinks. She’ll pull through in Jesus name.

[@ouradventures1024]

Give her rose tea 1 cup morning 1 evening and cooling foods

[@pineapple4819]

@abimbolatevi8533 I'm interested in finding out more on the benefits of a rebounder. Haven't been able to find much information. Can you share please?

[@GautamKapoor-bj1ws]

Now hows she

[@bethfraser7518]

Wow - great information - and to think my Dr. recommended the MDiet! Her parting words after a particular visit were - just don't get diabetes - no help or specific info about low carb and its benefits - just absolutely nothing! Through my own education I've figured this out on my own. Thanks Dr. Fung! I've learned so much from your videos. PS. Just started intermittent fasting for the first time in my life: Oct. 21/23. Eating a plant-based no sugar diet, my 30+ year craving-drive has simply fallen away. I'm still amazed this happened. Now I'm on the road to recovery and trying to take care of my body. It's been hideously abused over the years!

[@frankwhite1688]

It's truly amazing that they have never studied this stuff before and simply told people it was impossible without exploring all the possibilities.

[@reneecalvin2158]

If money is not involved, they don't care to do the research. Thank God we can do our own.

[@annanelson6830]

Thanks for sharing the research. While there will always be some people who don’t have a successful fasting experience, that does not negate the facts of how the kidneys work. As you have said before, humans evolved WITH fasting. If fasting had a consistently dire effect on the kidneys, we would not have survived. My heart goes out to those who had a negative experience. I hope your medical problems are resolved and you find the regimen that works for you.

[@Jimbob-zn6bl]

Humans did not evolve!! God made man in His Own Image!! Glory Haleluja!!🙌🙏

[@ineedhoez]

@@Jimbob-zn6bl humans have evolved from hunter gatherer to where we are now. Even if you don't accept that we came from apes, you can still understand the fact humans have evolved over the past 250k years.

[@LauraB.335]

@@Jimbob-zn6bl - oh, please. God is love, light, spirit. God was never in the image of man. That is man anthropomorphizing God.

[@steadychaosproductions3376]

@@LauraB.335 god has no place in this topic. Only science will save your kidneys.

[@nirmala6175]

God is the creator of the whole universe. All human beings are created in his image. He can do wonders in our lives only if we believe him. Jesus CHRIST raised the dead and cured many diseases. Please believe Him the only true God.

[@ahheng6402]

This is a very important video for all diabetic person. In Malaysia , a report mention more than 70% kidney dialysis patients have a diabetes history. I am on Fasting, Low Carbohydrate & Supplement since 4 years ago & keep me out of any Metabolic Syndrome so far. Thank You again Dr Jason Fung for sharing.

[@LTPottenger]

The kidney gets destroyed because the kidney is working hard to get rid of high blood sugar by putting it into the urine. Some of the many benefits of fasting and a lower carb whole food diet on the immune system, blood pressure, blood sugar and anti-aging, all backed up by clinical data: The hunger hormone ghrelin lowers over time with extended fasting and rise from dieting Thymus stem cells are regenerated, which suppresses aging and renews the immune system. Fasting stimulates phagocytosis, the ingestion of bacteria and viruses by the immune system. Blood pressure is quickly and dramatically lowered, which is very important for a good outcome with the current pandemic. Fasting increases nitric oxide, which has manifold postive effects like reducing arterial plaque. Weight loss from fasting only loses10% lean tissue and 90% fat compared to the typical 25% lean tissue and 75% fat lost when calorically restricting for long periods. Blood clotting is reduced and blood clots and arterial plaque are reabsorbed into the body. Vitamin D plasma levels are increased, and vitamin D in turn increases autophagy! Blood sugar and insulin are lowered, allowing white blood cells to move more freely throughout the body and do their job. Ideal blood sugar is around 80. Some viruses activate glycolosis (the release of sugar in the body) and clinically it has been shown that decreasing glucose metabolism in the body weakens the influenza virus. Fasts of several days will not affect short term female fertility and may increase long term fertility especially in women with PCOS. It's absolutely fine for cortisol to be high while fasting, because it produces sugar from fat instead of lean tissue kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZqodZSar9R4qNU Does the body prefernetially prefer glucose as a fuel? No, it never uses mainly glucose for fuel and using glucose for fuel is very biochemically damaging! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJeUm6qDl9uBrtk The hormone Leptin is an immunomodulator that keeps the body from attacking itself and obesity causes leptin resistance. Fasting very quickly reduces leptin resistance and leptin levels and one day of fasting can cut your leptin levels in half and gets your immune system working properly again! Is fasting just the same as caloric restriction? No! Dieting increases the hunger hormone ghrelin while fasting decreases it and has many other health benefits! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYfPXqGfoc2KgsU When you move out of MTOR your body shuts down the building blocks of the cell which are used to produce organelles and proteins. This means the mechanisms needed by viruses to replicate are by and large unavailable when you are in a deeply fasted state. It stimulates the AMPK complex and activates autophagy. Autophagy (literally self eating) will cause cells to recycle foreign matter such as viruses and kill cancerous and senescent cells. AMPK does many helpful things in the body including activating the body's antioxidant defenses. Does fasting burn muscle? In most cases no! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpa0epSLa9yjaNE Fasting can make you gain muscle faster: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4OwaXqIr9h8f8k Deep ketosis virtually eliminates chronic inflammation in the body. This can offset the life threatening symptoms of viral pneumonia which effectively kills you through inflammation. This also creates BHB ketones in your body, which also help your immune system and anti-oxidative system, especially in the brain. Ketones also provide an additional energy source during infection, which is critical when trying to fight off a bug. In fact you can have as much as three times the total energy available in your blood when you are in deep ketosis, or even more. It increases mitochondrial function and repairs mitichondrial DNA, leading to improved ATP production and oxygen efficiency and thereby making cells better able to fight off infection. Increased mitochondrial function also has the added benefit of increasing your metabolism and cancer prevention! Fasts from 36-96 h actually INCREASE metabolic rate! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamkJp_h5eNZ5Y Your body releases interferon which is also triggered by the body during viral attacks to shut down the replication ability of the surrounding cells and stop infections. After 72 hours or more fasted, your body actually recycles large numbers of immune bodies and creates new ones, rejuvenating your entire system. When you fast, this stimulates apoptosis in senescent or genetically damaged cells. This kills these cells off completely. Senescent cells are responsible for the effects of aging and are the root cause of the development of cancer. If it were possible to destroy them all it would completely stop aging and cancer. That is not possible but fasting can help limit these effects by killing off many of the affected cells and limiting the future effects of aging. Fasting also releases BDNF and NGF in the blood which stimulates new nerve and brain cell growth, helping a great deal with diseases like MS, peripheral neuropathy and Alzheimers. In fact, the biochemical regulator of BDNF production is beta-hydroxybutyrate, which is the same ketone the body produces to nourish the brain while fasting. Autophagy induced by fasting even helps hair regrow. What breaks a fast? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZK1faZ5pd2sadE Dieters losing weight through intermittent fasting show greater reduction in waist size and increase in insulin sensitivity for the same weight lost and alternate day fasters were shown to lose fat while gaining muscle at the same time over a six month period. Does fasting lower testosterone? No, it raises it and builds muscle! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHu4daiZd7ypatU Fasting has been shown to increase bone marrow volume by 10% and levels of carnosine in the body in as little as a few weeks. Fasting also increases telomere length, negating some of the effects of aging at a cellular level. Eating one meal a day can bring most of these benefits to a lesser degree, and adding a few entire days off from eating per week will have even more effect especially when starting to feel poorly. Exogenous ketones can aid with fasting, making it easier in healthy people and allowing some people with specific issues to fast in spite of them without worrying as much about hypoglycemia. Children, pregnant or nursing women should not fast for periods longer than 16 hours. People with pancreatic tumors or certain forms of hypoglycemia generally cannot fast at all. Type 1 diabetics can also fast but it is more complicated and should be approached with caution as it could lead to ketoacidosis. Those with Addison's disease may also be unable to fast without liberal use of exogenous ketones, depending on severity. If you experience extreme symptoms of some kind, especially dizziness then simply break the fast and seek advice. Resources: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7714088/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6859089/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23876457 repository.upenn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1537&context=edissertations www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(19)30849-9 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25686106 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24905167 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10859646 www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0005272806000223 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1413655/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2815756/ www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/abstract/S1550-4131(15)00224-7 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/25712 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1779438/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10232622 academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/81/1/69/4607679 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3017674/ www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1931312809002832 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5895342/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6526871/ www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2001176 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23408502/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27569118/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21410865/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6407435/ www.arcjournals.org/pdfs/ijrsb/v3-i11/7.pdf www.amjmedsci.org/article/S0002-9629%2815%2900027-0/fulltext pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20921964/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6141719/ faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1096/fasebj.2019.33.1_supplement.819.10 www.biorxiv.org/node/93305.full pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25909219/ www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa012908 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15522942/ clinical.diabetesjournals.org/content/36/3/217 europepmc.org/article/MED/22402737?javascript_support=no onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1365-2265.2005.02288.x www.collective-evolution.com/2017/05/16/study-shows-how-fasting-for-3-days-can-regenerate-your-entire-immune-system/ www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/abundance-of-fructose-not-good-for-the-liver-heart holistickenko.com/vitamin-d-kidney-liver-disease/ n.neurology.org/content/88/16_Supplement/P3.090 This list compiled over months of research by the user known as Pottenger's Human on youtube but feel free to copy and paste this anywhere you like, no accreditation needed! My channel which will always contain an updated list of fasting benefits: kzbin.info/door/MC_ZrmTUTGdQiIwJjZq1rg I have playlists on fasting and health and wellness. I also make a little commentary comment on health and fitness as well.

[@sacredwaters9]

@@LTPottenger this is amazing information! Thank you for putting what Dr. Fung teaches in a nutshell.

[@fathimahassan3150]

@@LTPottenger Thank you very much for all the info.

[@LTPottenger]

@@fathimahassan3150 you're very welcome.

[@thenjiwemeyiwa167]

@@LTPottenger @Azalea thank you soooo very much for this in depth information that's educative, accessible and scientific based. Much appreciated.

[@luckydesilva6733]

I love dr Fung . He is simply brilliant at sharing factual / evidenced based knowledge with us all . I do wish all the medical fraternity has the same ethical obligation. I followed his advice on KZbin and enjoying better life style . Thank you and bless you .

[@bobobo4555]

years ago i got Diabetic Nephropathy, i often got head pain,diaherra and hypertension.Fasting for 9 months and feel better than ever.

[@vince1229]

Taurine significantly increases estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) Stage 3 or greater when normalized to baseline values by the sixth month of treatment, and continues to improve significantly for up to 2.25 years.

[@Tirelesswarrior]

It occurs naturally in food. Does it not? Would I need to buy the tablets?

[@jamespinto1884]

30kg in 90 days, 3 years ago. Thank you Dr Fung!

[@neemajose4886]

How pls explain

[@jamespinto1884]

I had read reviews of Dr Fungs book and had scheduled that I'd read it in January 2017. I also decided I would weight myself before and after sleep and keep a table on paper in my bedroom. Reading his book was a bit painful. 30% of each page is references to studies. It took me about 20 days to get to OMAD. I spent month #2 trying to find something I could eat once a day that had flour in it. I lost that battle. By the end of month #3, I had my first 3.5 days fast and my first 7 days fast. 30 kilograms were gone by the mark of 91 days. I'm still carrying my weight just 3-5 kilos above that mark. I didn't exercise at all. I did not go to a gym. I did not lift weights. I barely even went out for walks. I bought a copy of his book to everyone in my family (uncles and all). Thank you Dr Fung! 😉

[@neemajose4886]

Thanks for the reply 🙏

[@bhawnapal8491]

Which book did you refer to. Pls share

[@arjunanand664]

@@bhawnapal8491 the obesity code

[@DrRodneyMcDermott]

You are a hero Dr Fung

[@pauladenton3119]

Thank you for your explanation and making this simple to understand. My recent Doctor visit found this initial protein in my urine and I was only told if it continued I would be placed on high blood pressure meds. I have never had high blood pressure and can’t imagine being on meds that will affect my bp. Never any mention on reversing or lessening the effects on the kidneys from diet. So thankful for you transparency and experience in this subject. I am a fan and hopefully one of your successes from your informative coaching. Thank you!

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Your doctor was probably referring to putting you on an ACE inhibitor. Yup, it's been shown to improve kidney function in some people. I take an Ace Inhibitor myself. But not for kidney issues, but for my moderately high blood pressure. Yes, eating healthy and intermediate fasting can work to help almost ANY health issue!

[@GautamKapoor-bj1ws]

@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 have any trrtment simple citicle cyst kidney 11.11 mm

[@LXSeaV]

Omg this video is making me hopeful for the first time in a few days. I saw on MyChart that two urine tests now have said I have the trace protein and trace blood in my urine, and I went in specifically for flank pain. A CT scan has been done and there's no obvious stones, tumor or cancer. It's not super painful, but it is noticeable -- like something is up. I've always been overweight as someone with PCOS but my diet definitely got worse during the pandemic. I'm really hoping that I'm just in this beginning phase of damage that is reversible and that's it's not something worse. I was already looking at fasting before all this because I need to do something after gaining too much weight the last three years, but now I'm moving into thinking of IF/fasting/Whole30 stuff as probably a necessity not a maybe for me at this point. Hoping whatever I did to inflame my kidneys can get calmed down.

[@pineapple4819]

I wish you the best! You've got this! I'm looking into starting intermittent fasting. My doctor told me inhale protein in my urine too and kidneys not filtering properly. How are you doing now?

[@darkl3ad3r]

​@Salahhaboussiwhat's a lie?

[@rauf0]

Try inositol for a couple of months, thanks me later for PCOS

[@francisfernandes9435]

Did you do further checkup? How is your flank pain now

[@GautamKapoor-bj1ws]

@@pineapple4819 now how r u

[@jamescalifornia2964]

I do 3-day fasting every few weeks. I find it therapeutic for my mind .👌

[@Zataraa]

How? Can you take coffee or tea while fasting?

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@Zataraa ~ I do, yes . ☕️ `😚👌

[@iamkyuuu08]

Do you take electrolytes?

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@iamkyuuu08 - Yes.

[@carolynallen597]

I've recently discovered your KZbin and am currently reading your book, The Obesity Code. I am learning so much from you. Thank you!

[@edielynch7819]

11 years ago with type 2 I was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure. With no help from drs I went vegan and started intermittent fasting. Im now no longer diabetic, off insulin and never went on dialysis. My A1C is 5.3.

[@hoebeng1]

My Creatinine serum went down from 187 UMOL/L to 164 in six months. eGFR from 28 to 33. Will be going for my Blood test in 4 weeks. Will let you have the results then.

[@koblamark1]

how did it go?

[@scarecrow5447]

You said that you'll update us.

[@hoebeng1]

@@koblamark1 Blood test on 18th Doctor's appointment 25th. Will report after I see the Doctor

[@hoebeng1]

@@scarecrow5447 will report after Doctor's appointment on 25th April

[@nonameforyou655]

@@hoebeng1how did it go?

[@elstennapel]

Thank you, Dr. Fung. I really needed this information. Fasting and intermittent fasting were already in my toolkit, and now I’m even more motivated.

[@GautamKapoor-bj1ws]

How it works

[@jennyg5426]

This dude is a lifesaver

[@muhammadasad9353]

Thanks Dr Jason for ur efforts. U are a light house for many of us

[@JoeStash]

Great info . I have stage 3 kidney failure but no protein in the urine. No one has ever explained how and why that happens. Love your channel.

[@larryc1616]

Because you're not eating protein

[@GautamKapoor-bj1ws]

Now how r u nd using intimate fastind oe not nd result

[@AMBD90]

DR FUNG YOU ARE A BLESSING AND TRUE HEALER! YOU SAVED MY LIFE.

[@pityajames]

Thank you Dr. Fung, you have saved the world. God bless you!

[@suspendeddisbelief401]

That statement is completely over the top. These 'doctors' are not god's & what can work for one person maybe dangerous for another. Fasting is NOT the cure all its being pushed as. Always do your own research. It has damaged some people!

[@joniverner7305]

Jason, thank you. Rescuing my life.

[@lyndixie2033]

When dx as T2 diabetic 5 yrs ago found out I have stage 2 CKD... Been reversed with keto and iF after 6 months

[@danpan001]

What do you eat? Is it more fat than protein?

[@peggyrannick7812]

Thank you Dr. Fung…I’am a cancer patient who receives in fusion every three weeks and my eGFR IS 50, so I will be following your advice, considering ways to reverse my numbers.

[@davidogan]

I want to give you encouragement. I am also worried about my health conditions so I understand that it gets really worrying. I know you can do it! Keep on fighting! There are so many examples of people who did it so I am sure you can do it too! All the best of luck.

[@peggyrannick7812]

@@davidogan thank you David, thank you for the encouragement. It’s sometimes hard to continually stay on track, since June I’ve been 64 in my eGFR and now in Aug. it’s 56 ….Well, hope you are progressing well.

[@Kra-ri6fd]

I had an EGFR of 59. Went on to lose 63 pounds and my EGFR went up to 84. I did some fasting but I mostly restricted calories. If my calories were eaten too early in the day, then I just went hungry until the next day.

[@rickgamarbk]

Hello, how are you? How long did it take for you to get better?

[@pineapple4819]

Can I ask what foods you were eating at that time?

[@Natalie82170]

@Salahhaboussi You're lying.

[@kristinmineah6807]

@Salahhaboussi go troll somewhere else. Your comments are not worthy of this conversation

[@olieglorioso]

Need more fasting and eat one meal a day for maximum autophagy

[@shareenjordan3092]

Goodmorning everyone and thank you Dr.fung for another great video.

[@AzaleaBee]

As you stated in the video, fasting can help tremendously in the early stages of kidney disease. Therefore, protecting oneself from kidney disease is yet another benefit of fasting. I used to have pain from passing kidney stones a few times a year. Since I learned to fast 4 years ago, (for other health reasons) I haven't had any pain from stones... not even one. I do stay hydrated, fast regularly, and avoid highly processed and ultra processed foods. Thank you for another informative video, Dr. Fung.

[@AamirKhan-ys3rd]

I have kidney stone one in uvj and one in kidney but its not passing can u suggest some tips

[@rottweiler910]

@@AamirKhan-ys3rd green tea and black coffe are great for kidney stone fasting is good too but make sure you're consuming warm water with no sugar in it .Avoid dry fasting .

[@SleeplessinOC]

@@AamirKhan-ys3rdwhat is uvj? Since your comment , have you been able to pass your kidney stone ?

[@cindyhesse5196]

​@@AamirKhan-ys3rdWhat is uvj?

[@TrudyConway]

My CKD is not from diabetes but is from sarcoidosis. I am following the IF eating plan. I monitor and limit my intake of oxalates, phosphorous, potassium, and sodium. I also drink a lot of water. What surprised me is how little info there is out there on avoiding what I was previously eating & what most Americans think of as a "healthy" diet - lots of leafy greens, Greek yogurt, lots of pinto beans, brown rice, whole wheat breads loaded with nuts. I had to completely rethink my food menu. Now I stick to white rice, white bread, non-dairy milks & yogurts, and I cut way back on all the nuts I used to snack on. I try to stick to white pasta and chicken dinners. My only big issue is what to snack/nibble on when I don't want to eat a full meal. I really wish there was more attention called to what is "healthy" or unhealthy for compromised kidneys.

[@ica.uswhas]

what about dates?

[@absolve4024]

I think I have a similar issue. Healthy plant based diet (meat as well), nuts.. a lot of nuts. Did you find supplements to aggr😂care kidney as well?

[@TrudyConway]

@@absolve4024 I don't really take any supplements. I do vitamins B and D. Another crazy thing is how careful we have to be with NSAIDs for pain relief - yet recently, my doctor had me stop taking the low-dose asprin on a daily basis. All I can suggest is to stay on top of research. I like checking the Davita website for info & I use the cronomoter free app to track all the minerals, nutrients, etc in my foods. I literally have a whole OneNote notebook just to keep track of information. Best of luck to you!

[@LPAFilm]

You're eating a bunch of inflammatory causing foods....white breads, rice, pastas, etc.

[@EllenFranklin-f4v]

​@SalahhaboussiDo you work for big pharma?

[@ichimokutrader1845]

I did a 100 hour water fast with proper preperation and also after-fasting phase. It fixed my super fast deteriorating Kidneys. eGFR and Creatinine all became great again. My doctor got surprised when he saw the results. :) I did WF many times in the past, hence I made all the dangerous mistakes one can think of. Too bad I am a bit skinny, otherwise I'd want to go full 5 or even 7 days, perhaps even 10 days. I once or twice did 5 days. -- Please be adviced that WF can cause harm if you do it wrong. Read multiple books about it in case you consider it. Also, get your doctor involved. I had him test my blood and urine multiple times.

[@dianarodriguez33]

Que maravillosa informacion !!!; me hubiera sido de mucha utilidad hace 25 anios que mi esposo tiene presion alta, y hace 6 anios que tiene kidney transplant ; ahora nuevamente esta arrojando proteina por la orina; asi que seguire este estilo de vida para revertir el problema a futuro; seria maravilloso tener esta informacion con subtitulos en espanol; muchisimas gracias Doctor

[@Hateburn]

I've been asking myself this question for the last 3 years. Thank you.

[@landosazo7506]

it only makes sense to give rest to your body and organs by limiting food consumption to avoid overworking the engine (metabolism)...the American diet is eat whatever you want, whenever you want, and however much you want - also known as the American death diet - too much of anything will kill you but the practice enriches food and drug corporations

[@Disgirlfrompanamamixgirl]

The spiritual issues u get w kidney issues is the most scary part 😢 i am survived now

[@pancakesforyou7247]

Wdym

[@roxanne2977]

I love some Jason fung education. Thank you!!

[@nsoul4296]

Fasting is one of the most powerful cures, if done correctly. It does have limitations but more focus needs to be done in this area to understand it's immense benefits.

[@BethanyGrimes-ol5gs]

This amazing woman changed my life with this 18 minute video. I reversed type 2 diabetes over 3 years ago and I am in the best shape I have ever been in. I even hiked the 2194 mile Appalachian Trail in 2022. Thank you Dr. Sarah! I’m never going back to obesity and diabetes!

[@AR-cw4he]

Dr. Fung, I pray you write a step-by-step cook book for Low Income living Morbidly Obesity people. There are so many cook books with expensive food choices within the recipes. Simple & affordable for everyone would be helpful or please share a video on what a person needs or help guide to start. Thank you

[@LTPottenger]

fatty meat, don't be afraid it is 'processed'. Calorie for calorie it is both the cheapest and most healthy option. Sardines, mackerel and canned salmon are also a pretty good value. Spam on toast, beans on toast, lard on toast. The toast part is not healthy but if you are poor you will probably have to supplement your calories with some bread or rice.

[@ineedhoez]

He doesn't care. Just fast.

[@dennyinirio1786]

Thank you for sharing youre KNOWLEDGE Doctor ❤

[@terryrogers7899]

thank you so much for this information.

[@nenajgibredkzj]

I like hearing your excellent advices in excellent pronunciation. Thank you.

[@leek-te5dx]

Thank you Dr. Fung. You nailed it again 👏!

[@reneepollard9111]

You have encouraged me, thank you

[@razmiihsan8897]

Keep it up boss. It's a hard battle when even our colleagues are against us.

[@emilypaisley9440]

Thank you, Dr. Fung, amazing information for us all.

[@jhejanx]

True gentleman... Helping humanity... 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@EastBayFlipper]

I realize this is purely anecdotal however, I've personally experienced a lessening of the symptoms of CFS/ME and fibromyalgia by keeping myself in ketosis with intermittent fasting and eating a balanced ketogenic menu plan. I've been doing this steady since March and I don't miss the carbs. Sure some foods might get my attention but not my cravings, except perhaps a perfectly grilled rib steak cooked medium rare with a pat of fresh butter and parsley Which is ketogenic 😉🤣😂

[@marianne1959]

Absolutely!! We were killing ourselves slowly with SAD diet for sure. All those years I was eating low fat and then vegan....UGH!! Perfect labs and health now at age 63! Congrats to you as well!

[@LTPottenger]

phototherapy may also help

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Keep on doing what you're doing. You are doing a huge favor to your body by giving it the opportunity to start Healing itself!!😉

[@thomasbradley512]

That was an interesting video. I'm in stage 3 CKD and I use the fat fast. Once a month for one weekend I feed my body only fat no protein no carbs. Two tablespoons of olive oil to one tablespoon of MCT oil. Three times a day. This provides around 1250 calories per day. Surprisingly enough you do not get hungry nor do you feel the familiar blood sugar crash. The first day is a little weird the second day you're fine. In the third day you introduce protein back via eggs without cereal. Then you can start going back to a balanced meal of carbs fats and protein.

[@LTPottenger]

interesting

[@justasimplesomeone]

Thank you. This sounds helpful so I must remember to try it.

[@pineapple4819]

How are you doing today?

[@preetikanhye7876]

I want to try it My t2d is 9.2 I'm overweight and have kidney disease as well yesterday I just start the intermittent diet hopefully something positive will work and want to try the way you doing it as well in future but I don't know if it's safe for t2d.

[@GautamKapoor-bj1ws]

@@preetikanhye7876 u See some difference

[@scottdudleyaz]

I was branded CKD stage 3 some years ago due to having one severely atrophied kidney as a product of vesicoureteral reflux. I had bladder repair surgery at 7 years og age and am now 61. Creatinine is always high, eGFRcr CKD-EPI a little low (55), but BUN/Creatinine Ratio usually fine - 18.1 in last test. Most bothersome has been hyperuricemia. It was 10mg/dl on my last test and I've recently suffered two bouts of gout. This is a new experience for me. I found the ketogenic diet in early 2019 and lost significant weight. One thing led to another and I found my way to the carnivore WOE. With but one infraction (see Achilles heal), I've been pretty faithful carnivore. That infraction however is beer, usually 2/day. My PCP says that both beer and red meat are the enemy. I'm willing to part company with my old bedfellow beer but not red meat which has resulted in the best health that I've ever enjoyed. I'm also an occasional practitioner of extended water fasting but recently read that it too can be a causal factor regarding hyperuricemia. Any wisdom or advice appreciated.

[@TH-xx9cn]

Best explanation- thank you

[@DillanElliott]

Dr. Fung, when I met you I had 20lbs more and highly dependent on alcohol. Through fasting and some good teas, I was able to reduce weight, sleep better, gain focus and be more patient with my family.

[@henryvillareal8772]

Thank you doc ❤

[@hoebeng1]

I have seen my Endocrinologist and here are his reactions; Upon seeing my improved A1c, his reaction was "Very Good, your blood glucose is well under control, I asked does that mean I have reversed my Diabetes? His reply. We have to continue monitoring your condition. Come back in 6 months 😢

[@unfoldinglotus1572]

We learned the other day my fiance went from stage 2 to stage 4 kidney disease. I immediately thought of you. Thank you for everything you do. He already does intermittent fasting naturally because he doesn't eat until lunch each day. It's been harder to get him to eat strict keto. They do believe that the medication Entresto caused his condition to worsen. So we stopped that and are going to start a stricter keto diet moving forward.

[@Jessica-tz5cl]

Research nettle seed n astragalus too

[@yeetking824]

Can you update?

[@ericdavenport7120]

Look up robertmorsend here on KZbin. Get away from the keto. Get on a fruit fast.

[@peace1108]

Also check out Mr. Crafty Man. He reversed his kidney disease.

[@ricardosanu5467]

@@peace1108I just want to be clear that ckd is irreversible but acute kidney is reversible

[@mikejenkins170]

GREAT VIDEO! I am 51 years old and have had a kidney transplant for 23 years of those years now, for most of my life since my transplant I have lived and ate not so great , now in my 50s I have changed my diet and lifestyle, however I am starting to produce Protein in my urine, Ive been contemplating IF and now after this video I am going to start trying it! Thank you

[@GautamKapoor-bj1ws]

Pls snd ur daily routine nd diet pls

[@tubetime39]

Who doesn't love this guy ?!😊

[@CynthiaHellner]

Big PHARMA

[@user-kd8tv1zv7r]

Great insights, thank you M. Fung.

[@lauracorbeth2888]

Thanks Dr. Fung. Where was this research 20 years ago? My father was on dialysis, diabetic and died of diabetes.

[@LTPottenger]

no money in prevention

[@shosmyth1454]

Sharon Berget thank you for encouraging comment! It gives me Hope!

[@mphillips7281]

Thank you Dr. Fung. Such good info for better health.

[@titarhea66]

Thank you Dr. Fung❤️

[@UndeadCatapilla1]

fasting and keto off and on for 3 years because of dr fung. down 60lbs but symptoms have only gotten worse and new issues. im now experiencing retinopathy and im concerned about my kidneys. im still praying for dietary solutions...

[@CoryResilient]

You must not have fully removed what ever is damaging you like sugar

[@Paveli16144]

Thank You Dr Fung

[@michaelonyeka4456]

​ this is my first time posting on this channel because of doubters..if you still do not believe in nutrition..then i dont know what to tell you... I am a support worker in the uk...i know nothing about kidney disease....but my work make lost one kidney....then the second one was at below 20% capacity and he was given less than a year to live....no doctor ever considered nutrition until he took it upon himself...he cut out all ultra processed foods..sugar...carbs...sugary drinks and alcohol...his kidney is at over 55% capacity as we speak....as i am typing this..he is right here with me,doing a 13hr shift,still alive and strong..... I am doing mine to reverse diabetes and its working... I don't know about this doctor's diet...but i know all these you tube videos are pointing to one set of enemies...which are sugar,,carbs...we were told we need carbs for energy...that is all bullshit

[@blubird6849]

Pls share about Pyelonepritis in women. Cause & effect, treatment. How to diet , wat to eat & reverse the scarred kidney. Wat to do & not to do.

[@capnpugwash5403]

Very interesting, I understand the majority of CKD patients started from a diabetic cause, but there are people out there who either used too many painkillers for too long, or had to deal with urine retention due to employment circumstances for example. I am hoping this concept has benefits for that group as well.

[@roof30]

33% of renal failure patients have no known diagnosis (said as someone who has lived with renal failure for more than 30yrs)

[@capnpugwash5403]

@@roof30 I trust that it is kidney disease rather than the failure you mentioned, I am a newby, I was only diagnosed 20 years ago, but may have started on the path 15 to 20 years prior to that with the combination of possible causes highlighted in my previous comment. Still kicking at 71.

[@roof30]

@@capnpugwash5403 Nope, I have chronic renal failure (caused by an unknown kidney disease). Very glad to hear you're still living with it at 71. I had a transplant 18yrs ago and am doing very well with it.

[@capnpugwash5403]

@@roof30 Likewise glad to hear you are doing well. Personally I know I could not keep up with the medication regime, so I opt for early doors any time it gets critical. But on the positive side I have been pretty stable for a long time, So I am hoping for 'dies with' rather than of. These enlightened doctors are making the likelihood of extended life much more achievable. The internet can be a blessing if used properly.

[@telthatruth7533]

Yes, and kidney disease is ALSO caused by sitting too long. This causes a cyst to form. My doctor said the majority of people aged 50 and over have a cyst on their kidneys and don’t even know it. That’s why you see kidney dialysis places popping up everywhere. It’s a dirty secret.😡

[@creakyjoints8300]

@drjasonfung You are a great human being.

[@LeahHacklemanGood]

The "fasting mimicking diet" is quite different from an alternate-day fasting protocol. I wonder what the results would look like using what I think of as "real" fasting and/or alternate day fasting schedule--more frequent real fasts than just 5 days a month out of 6 months?

[@JM21999]

Gods work!! Great Dr. and even better man!!

[@lucientaar2069]

I have 3B kidney disease, my EGFR is 61 my creatine is 1.28 my BUN is 18 I don't have diabetes, but I do have protein in my urine, what can I do.