Is KETO Bad for Your KIDNEYS?? (Recent News Proves It?) 2024

[@torphaine]

I am a kidney transplant recipient. I’m on meat based keto for 2 years now and the kidney has improved when compared to carbohydrates diet.

[@ninamarie8654]

Oh I'm so glad you said that I'm a kidney transplant too. I've been on keto for 6 months myself.😄

[@torphaine]

Good on you!

[@heatherjordan5025]

What a reassuring thing to see, fellow renal transplant patients on keto!! I had my transplant 15 years ago at age 33 due to IgA and have recently been dx type II DM. Trying to get my sugar levels under control but also do what’s best for my kidney can be difficult to navigate at times.

[@scham2309]

@@heatherjordan5025 I also have IgA, stage 5 ckd, likely going to start dialysis soon. I would like to connect if you're interested.

[@heatherjordan5025]

@@scham2309 sure, I'm sorry it took me so long to respond

[@marysmith4240]

I told my nurse practitioner that I was on Keto. He said “that’s too hard on your kidneys!” I said, “well, diabetes is pretty hard on your kidneys, too. I’ll take my chances with keto.”😏

[@npcarnivore]

I’m a nurse practitioner and I get excited when my patients say they are on Keto. I recommend it to all my patients.

[@stacywoods9368]

Fantastic response!!

[@trenaphillips1973]

Mary Smith Lol, good answer. Good for you.

[@leonwilliams9103]

Real Talk!!!!

[@goberianchloex3646]

NP Carnivore why do you get excited? You’re a nurse not a dietician, be aware of your knowledge level is not enough in that area. Just be aware x

[@mrdomino1881]

I don't know why people are so against keto, yet they think it's not dangerous to consume oreos and donuts.

[@lissyquezada2668]

Balance is the key ! Btw im keto I got adapted a1c from 10.3 down to prediabetis los 32 pounds in 5 month with diabetis and a type of hypothyroidism where couldnt loose evem half a pond but now in the middle of a kidney pain alb/creatine ratio 288 about to seee urologist this week

[@ryuugaminemikado8186]

@@lissyquezada2668 am not in the healthcare but i suggest that maybe add lemon juice in your diet sometimes and i mean fresh squeezed lemon😅 i hope you are okay

[@lez9185]

thats not correct , people who are concerned about keto are also concerned about sugar and dont even eat donuts and crap. just want to be sure we dont get sick in other ways

[@mattm1686]

I sure a diet of coke chips cookie pizza is a great road to health way safer then keto.

[@warriorgp4640]

Exactly! And if you think about it, everyone says something is wrong with every type of food and diet we eat. Folks say apples aren't good for you because they have pesticides. They say eat organic. Come to find out organic foods are treated with organic pesticides. They say eat fruits and veggies more often, then say stay away from broccoli because wits goitrogenic, stay away from soy because it's estrogenic, stay away from high glycemic fruits because it contributes to diabetes. So then, you severely restrict you food intake to stay mostly on healthy veggies. Then they say a veggie only diet is not good because it lacks B vitamins. So then you do mostly high protein, and now it's animal products contribute to animal suffrage. So then you go vegan, but the amount of animals that die from more people becoming vegan is starting to outweigh the non-vegan diet. All the wild hogs, squirrels, rabbits, and other small mammals are dying from being poisoned in crops. There is no winning. The ta t of the matter is you gotta eat at the expense of cellular respiration. Every doggone time you eat you die a little more due to the consequences of cells have to expend energy to metabolize food. Honestly, it doesn't matter what kind of diet you're on. As long as you are doing the best to promote longevity as you near your life expectancy then all the fuss over "what is the best diet" is obsolete. It only matters depending on your personal goals, creating balance in the ecosystem and what kind of ailment you have. Otherwise, people debating over diet fads is ridiculous.

[@ajlee-wright7211]

I have been on Low Carb/Keto for 4 years now and I'm still here, never felt better, no kidney problems.

[@juliefeathers]

AJ Lee-Wright me too and never felt better !

[@dawne5139]

Ten years and doing better every year. 63 and nothing wrong with me. Rare at my age.

[@ajlee-wright7211]

@@dawne5139 Well done Dawn, Legend

[@joolspools777]

I have been eating low carbs and more protein..my tricycerides have improved but my kidney eGFR has gone from 77 to 47..I'm very concerned about it!!

[@MarquosXoloVanda]

@@joolspools777 has it improve?

[@questfortruth665]

I don't ask questions of my "health care provider" any more. I fired him. Worthless.

[@algajdostik6196]

Millions more people need to do as you did. Well done my friend.

[@annbrown3037]

Well, as Dr Baker says, what we have now isn't a health care system but a sickness management system.

[@christopherrobin361]

Same here. Done with GPs and cardiologists.

[@edithelbourn7385]

My kidneys failed after taking an arthritis medication for 5 months. My levels dropped to the lower level of stage 3B . 2 years later with little improvements I went keto for other health reasons, in 6 months labs showed improvements, in one year Im in the very top of stage 3A. Dr. Is very pleased and amazed but advised against the diet in the beginning. I followed Dr. Berry’s advice and videos with great success. Thank you Dr. Berry!

[@MarquosXoloVanda]

How are ya?

[@brittneyx7822]

How are you doing now?

[@tawnyaelliott1268]

My daughter- in-law is Alaskan native. Her people have eaten little other than meat for generations. Her people would not exist if this way of eating caused kidney damage.

[@garyroberts3859]

Yeah but what’s their life expectancy...I heard it was quite low

[@tawnyaelliott1268]

@@garyroberts3859 No. The ones that live away from areas where medical help is readily available die from infections or animal attack. Alaskan natives do not have our issues with heart disease, diabetes, dementia, autism, and many other diet related health issues.

[@Surago]

Tawnya Elliott people never take into account anything other than what they eat for life expectancy. Life expectancy is always taking your surroundings into account.

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

@@garyroberts3859 Their life expectancy dropped when they began to eat the Western diet. When early explorers first came into contact with them they marveled at their state of health. People who were seriously injured or weaked with age didn't do as well with the mobile lifestyle, but the people were in generally good shape. Over the last few decades, many of these people have seen the disastrous effects of this new way of life and (smartly) returned to their ancestors' way of eating. They're doing much better now.

[@goberianchloex3646]

Tawnya Elliott yes but whats their average life expectancy and do they suffer from other diseases that may not be as appropriate to us? I suspect so or the whole world would be talking about it and scientists would be discussing this fantastic news :0)

[@grenier70]

Keto saved my life... cured my non alcohol fatty liver and lowered my blood sugar. Been in ketosis for over 4 years. Will never go back to the SAD way of eating. Cheers 👍🇨🇦

[@williamberliant8145]

I've been on KETO and Carnivoire and Ketovoire for 11 months. I almost never eat more than 15 carbs, usually around 10 per day. I've lost 81 pounds, my blood sugar fell from fasting 240 medicated to fasting 102 and I'm taking no meds. I have one kidney, and it is bad. Since KETO, my kidney function has gone up from 46 to 54. My doctor can't believe it. He says he needs to go back to Med school and start over.

[@traceypowers1026]

Oh my , Ive been getting nervous I have 1 kidney and have nephrotic syndrome but my protien is usually at 1 0r less . I started carnivore a couple weeks ago and keep hearing different things so im glad to hear your results , and I guess I will find out in October when I do my next tests 😁

[@zionflippin5902]

Are you eating meats? If so, what meats do you eat and how much?

[@joolspools777]

Mine has gone from 77 to 47 after changing my diet and eating more protein and less carbs..

[@ulyssesmarshall5061]

I love to hear progress how are u doing now my friend ?

[@angelherrera8077]

Question for u. Are u a diabetic person.because. by taking low carbs diet yes will help. And loose weight to

[@alphacause]

It should be noted that the Indian media is biased against meat consumption because India has the largest percentage of vegetarians of any country, and this adherence to vegetarianism is the result of religious beliefs and cultural taboos against meat consumption. Hence, by falsely associating protein consumption in this actress's death, which by implication is vilifying meat, they forward their plant based agenda.

[@bkf778]

Not arguing with you but India is biggest beef exporter in the world

[@KevinCGleason]

@@bkf778 Exporter, not consumer, ultimate hypocrisy, we won't kill them, but we will sell them to you so you can kill them.

[@aristotlehenryreyes5615]

@@bkf778 exporter, that means they are not consuming it.

[@bkf778]

Aristotle Henry Reyes that’s not true. They consume 2 million tons and export a million and a half.

[@harikrish8112]

Op is absolutely right

[@LizandSkatz]

↖️ Our doctor was nervous about us eating keto but we’ve ended up reversing hubby’s type 2 diabetes with it so we’re so happy!! 💕

[@JohnVito]

99% of doctors make their living from people being sick. It’s probably bad for business if everyone started eating the proper human diet.

[@LizandSkatz]

John Vito - thankfully our doctor has been worn down lol! He’s now asking us for research and information which is great so we’ve sent him loads hoping he might be swayed further 🤞🏼

[@TheMolly509]

It saved my life. Off insulin

[@LizandSkatz]

Milton Jarrels That’s fantastic Milton! So pleased for you my lovely! 💕

[@ntordel]

Alot of doctors will not want you to do keto because once diabetes is reversed you will no longer be their patient. Not beneficial to them. I feel that a great doctor will join in the band wagon and assist you in successfully maintain yourself healthy. Including educate themselves to educate us about how our body actually work and how to maintain it. Just like Dr Berry! My husband (who is 68 and declared diabetic for 12 years) also reversed his diabetes....His endocrinologist at first was not too happy that he went to see a metabolic doctor. They educated and helped him during the process of reversing it. It started with a complete blood workup, detoxifying his metabolism, starting him on certain vitamins and supplements that his body was deficient in, removing certain foods, and reintroducing the food watching for any reaction to that food. He found that he was allergic to casein. At that time, the metabolic doctor did not know that I had been on keto for 9 months and the information I received and applied to me I applied to my husband... The proof was that in two weeks my husband had stopped all his meds and on his next Endocrinology appointment his A1C went from 7.5, 8 to 5.5. Dr. Holt could not negate the truth. Keto is a positive result for my husband and me. Thank goodness for true metabolic health educators who want to use their gift to healing others. These are the true doctors!

[@truthseeker1818]

I have been on keto lost 50 pounds and I feel great I feel twenty years younger ! I also do not have insulin resistance I no longer crave sugar I’m not on any medications never have been! I feel great you have to stay hydrated! Best thing I have ever been on it since Jan 2020 I eat once a day !I do intermitting fasting and I believe we’ve been lied to our whole lives we don’t need that much food our bodies tell us when we’re hungry I crave things that I need and it’s fabulous !

[@antoniadispalato2900]

I lose my hair because I am not hungry and lack nutrients!

[@HealthCoachKait]

Keep busting these myths! 👏

[@LizandSkatz]

Yaaaay!

[@Peter_McKenna587]

Health Coach Kait rules!

[@Johnbobon]

My brother has now lost 97 lbs since November 2019 (under 11 months) and feels like a new man at 38 years old. No inflammation, no brain fog, no sleep apnea. He can run around his yard with his kids now. As a fat guy, he was snide and cynical, bitter. I think he hated himself as he was, and it manifest in his personality. He's a completely different person now. How did he do it? It was very simple: keto.

[@Johnbobon]

@@bigliketheplanet Zero exercise (which seems so contradictory to the conventional wisdom). He wants to start something up in that category, as he complains that he's not as strong as he used to be. I think the reason is obvious: if you are no longer carrying around nearly 100 lbs with every move you make, you're bound to lose some strength. He still has some stubborn belly fat that he wants to get rid of. But I think some strength training is just the ticket for that.

[@christopherrivas4403]

@@Johnbobon I have about 100 lbs to lose and I’ve thought of what you said. If I lost 100lbs I’d be able to lift and carry my 3 year old like nothing. For 15 years, I’ve been Carrying an extra 90+ lbs

[@benyameenyitzhak1036]

That's amazing 👏

[@Johnbobon]

@@christopherrivas4403 Just seeing this comment now and wish I'd seen it sooner. How are things going, Christopher? I hope all is well. If not, let's get started on making it better.

[@KiahSilverdew]

I've been on Keto for three years and I had a kidney removed because it had Stage Three Clear Cell Carcinoma. I also had a cyst on my other kidney and 1/3 of it had to be removed. I'm living on 2/3 of a kidney and have had no problems. My doctor is slowly coming around to the Keto Diet (Way of life for me) and is learning how it works.

[@danielsijuade4696]

Hey. Your comment gives me hope. How are you doing now, are you still going strong?

[@KiahSilverdew]

@@danielsijuade4696 still chugging along 😉

[@danielsijuade4696]

@@KiahSilverdew This is amazing to see. How's the Keto Diet going, has it served your health well so far? Have you been able to avoid the drastic measures like transplants and Dialysis

[@ManuelGarcia-ww7gj]

I was on dialysis when I started eating Keto. I had type II diabetes, heart trouble, high blood pressure, weighed 300lbs with a height of 5' 8", I was and remain incontinent. I lost weight faster than the dialysis machine could take it off of me. Dialysis made me miserable so I stopped going to the clinic. My treatments had not stopped from urinating so I stopped attendance at the clinic before kidneys stopped working. My nephrologist warned me that I was running toward a cliff in the dark, but I hated dialysis and him so badly that I fired him and the clinic. That was a year ago and I have not run over the edge of that cliff yet.

[@MarquosXoloVanda]

You still with us?

[@captaincalif724]

Any development

[@roxanneholt-abernathy3698]

He's still alive in 2023

[@Sarahizahhsum]

Still kicking?

[@ManuelGarcia-ww7gj]

@@SarahizahhsumDefinitely. Even after I contracted covid and was told that dialysis was the only way to save my life. I have cut back my sessions to two per week.

[@cjcj6945]

The poor girl probably just started eating keto in an effort to stave off her kidney disease, probably started too late...God rest her young soul😥

[@exclusive4482]

Yes I heard she started eating keto to improve her kidney disease but it was too late...

[@HelderP1337]

Thousands die a day due to high sugar intake and high carbs and no one bats an eye. Someone die because they supposedly were on keto, and it's news! I love it... lol

[@exoticspeedefy7916]

Its more high sugar, carbs AND fat. It's the combination. You should only pick ONE fuel source at a time

[@HelderP1337]

@@exoticspeedefy7916 yep

[@No_Frills_Carnivore]

Exactly 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@michelec.2365]

Fake news! Lol

[@heidio1260]

Greatings from Denmark 😃 My 74 year old mother had her bladder removed a few years ago due to cancer. She now has a urostomy and therefore gets her kidney function checked every year, and after she started on keto, her results have gotten better and better. In fact, her doctors may not quite believe it's right. She does’t tell her doctors that she is on keto, because she does’t bother to discuss with the them. She has also been diagnosed with diabetes 2 but is now free of medication.

[@maggiedoor6093]

That's wonderful , happy for her.

[@northman0077]

Good work. I se it more and more. Our politicans and other people in power want us sick and die yearly.

[@jjsmith5657]

I started doing what dr berry has taught me 6 months ago my kidneys went from 32 to 54 so keto helped my kidneys

[@chetanrs]

How are your kidneys now ?

[@deshia1471]

Very encouraging

[@crystalitsasecrete917]

Coincidentally, I was just looking at my lab results today. My creatinine blood test has gone from 1.32 mg/dL (too high) down to 0.99 mg/dL (in the healthy range). I have been low carb for 9 months and have lost 50 lbs.

[@vicki7807]

I am also in the low 50s and was curious how much protein do you allow yourself daily

[@crystalitsasecrete917]

@@vicki7807 I personally have 1.2 ro 1.5 g per KG of ideal weight. It works out to about 75-80 grams for me. I usually get that from 8-12 oz of meat and an egg or two. Some days I crave a little more or a little less, so follow my appetite and cravings.

[@KohleJoseph]

1.3 is not crazy, what was your GFR?

[@vicki7807]

Just wondering if all is holding steady with you

[@crystalitsasecrete917]

@@vicki7807 yes thanks for asking.

[@presouz5]

I would’ve been a diabetic by now and in a wheelchair because my fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue and so my A-1 C was really getting up there in my 60s now I’m 64 and better health than I have been in decades thanks to Keto

[@stephenmitchum5864]

Your case is the type of case that makes me so mad about the greed of the medical industry.

[@andreahaywood233]

Thank you for this! My 80 year old mom is stage 4 kidney failure, a life long sugar addict, and her doctor told her that it doesn't matter what she eats. I can't wait to show her this video! I will be accompanying her to her next kidney appt and will be sure to print out those study links to take along!

[@Ummyusi]

How is she doing now?

[@walesiwale7894]

Yes. How's your mom?

[@meritapickron8435]

My husband had stage 4 kidney failure and diabetes. Started keto and after a few months kidney's were normal and he had no diabetes.

[@vicki7807]

Normal from stage 4......wow. did he eat the much meat protein

[@LetsBakeNow]

That is so amazing

[@MohamedSalah-km1xt]

Hi dear Hope your husband is well and could you please 🙏 share with us about your husband's food and drink

[@Gdg195]

Halo what is his gfr? Is 18 gfr can do this diet?

[@mariaespiritu9512]

Has your husband’s eGFR gone over 90, which would mean normal kidney function

[@DrPapa14]

Probably more Lies and Fake news. I am better at 51 than I have ever been. Keto/Carnivore has improved every area of my life.

[@sportysbusiness]

Me too, and I'm also 51 :)

[@LizandSkatz]

↖️ Fabulous! So glad to hear good reports of keto improving lives. We reversed hubby’s type 2 diabetes 💕

[@garyroberts3859]

Yeah, but how are your kidneys???

[@LizandSkatz]

Gary Roberts - working super well according to both our blood test results!! 💕

[@BellaRosa55]

I recently had surgery and my I Carniviore 8 weeks prior lost 25 lbs and now given anti-inflammatory and anti-biotuc GFR is 28! I am struggling to recover! I should never ever ever been given Toradol it gas wrecked my kidneys! I pray daily I can get it back up! I find it very interesting the surgeon who recommend Carniviore gave me a medicine that hurt my kidneys! This is why I want control of healing my own health! Big Pharmacy stinks! 🦁

[@sarahellen5846]

I had suffered terribly from chronic kidney stones and bilateral hydronephrosis for most of my adult life prior to adopting the ketogenic lifestyle. I had constant kidney pain and urinary issues. For the entire six years that I've been keto, all of those issues have completely resolved.

[@Ummyusi]

What do u eat

[@wearetubes]

@@UmmyusiI was going to ask the same thing. What you eat on the diet is what makes the difference.

[@sarahhunter1114]

My aunt told me that she had a fatty liver from doing the keto diet. I told my sister and my sister said she saw our aunts version of keto, and it wasn’t keto. She was eating applesauce and whipped cream and general crap.

[@MrAbrahamkadabra]

My dad had fatty liver and completely reversed it in 4 months with keto. His doctor couldn't believe it!

[@nancy9478]

Keto cured my fatty liver!

[@stacocchio2713]

In only 3 months of doing keto liver ultrasound showed that it has almost completely cured my fatty liver, as well as lowered my liver enzymes to a normal level after years of them being high.

[@Ummyusi]

@@stacocchio2713what did u eat?!

[@ItsNearMellowL]

I'm grateful to find this video! I had started a carnivore diet and lost some weight, no headaches, restlessness and tons of energy. But when I told my brother about it he said it's harmful for the kidneys and can cause damage. I got spooked and reverted to my old way of eating, frustrated and questioning if there's even a proper way to eat. Now I'm feeling lethargic, difficulty focusing and migraines coming often and feeling sluggish.

[@JR-kk6ce]

I love Keto. But... just this past Friday I had to go to the ER because I was peeing blood, throwing up, and in the worst pain I have ever been in. The diagnosis was renal colic due to kidney and bladder stones caused by high uric acid levels in my urine. The high uric acid was caused by my high fat, high protein Keto diet which I had been following for about 1 1/2 years. The report I was given says to avoid high fat diets, avoid high protein diets, and avoid food high in purines. So, maybe it is true that Keto adversely affects some people? My suggestion is that if you are going to go Keto, have a checkup now and then to make sure all is OK.

[@VengefulPolititron]

thankyou very much for telling me the truth of what happened to you.

[@iaakashkoul]

Please don't take Indian media seriously. We call them prestitutes here. 🙂

[@baljinderbanipal3438]

It could be the chemicals in food .I don't trust food and suppliments how pure they are in India either.

[@Peter_McKenna587]

That's a good one! Have you seen Headbanger's Kitchen? He turned me on to attempting to cook Indian food.

[@iaakashkoul]

@@Peter_McKenna587 yea he's quite good

[@annbrown3037]

Fabulous name...presstitutes. And perfectly apt for what we have here too.

[@Joao-ur7ey]

This can be said for the press in any part of the world nowadays. He in brazil they're a joke. Hysterical biased lunatics.

[@lakelizard8145]

I saw that article too. I was hoping you would address this. Big Food is at it again. Thanks doc.

[@6833]

Dr. Berry I'm happy you cleared that up concerning the Indian actress. There are a lot of Indians who are on the ketogentic diet and they could be lead to believe that the actress died because she was on ketogentic diet. There are a lot of doctors who are not supportive of keto and will go against any ketogentic dieters.

[@AlexSandra2525]

Most of doctors don’t approve keto, although during scans of my liver and kidneys which proved to be good condition I told him that I am on keto and was warned about calcium oxalates and stones.

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

It was thought that kidney cells didn't reproduce much once the organ was fully formed, but new research shows that the kidneys are regenerating and repairing themselves throughout life. Contrary to long-held beliefs, a new study shows that kidneys have the capacity to regenerate themselves.👍

[@Mart-yn7df]

Can you give me the link of this study pls?

[@vicki7807]

I remember reading that study. Funny you never hear that from the doctors

[@KohleJoseph]

Great video, I have had a few AKI's and I'm in my late 20s. Two of which occurred after I had a bad seizure, Creatinine was high 3 and GFR fell to 17 and was hospitalized for 4 days till I got it back to 1.5 Creatinine and 60GFR, I started Keto 40 days ago, and had CMP done Creatinine was .93 and GFR was 110 so im happy and Nephrologist is astonished 😲

[@rickgamarbk]

Hi, how are you? Was your case acute renal failure or did you have ckd? and how are you currently?

[@fteambjj]

​@@rickgamarbknot answering back means not good i guess

[@user-yq7wu5dd1y]

I know the keto diet method, but I want to know what you eat in general because I am a kidney transplant. I previously did the keto diet three years ago and lost 45 kilos and suffered kidney failure. It is possible that I did not follow it in the correct way. Thx

[@mladenmladenov4854]

Thanks for your videos and introducing me to KETO! In 3 months, I managed to reverse metabolic syndrome, liver steatosis, and have liver enzymes back in norm, lost weight, etc. This comes after 10 years of struggle to do so, following advice of many mainstream doctors!

[@KenDBerryMD]

Thank you Mladen!!

[@Gdg195]

​@@KenDBerryMDdoctor is keto diet safe for patient with 18 gfr and have gerd, my mom been taking low carbo diet with rice and fruit and sometimes she ate fried cassava is it safe? Your answer is appreciated doctor, hopefully you have the time thanks

[@Surago]

I got told my liver could not process the amount of fat I was losing a week(while I lost the majority of my weight). She said it was physiologically impossible. It was about 2.5 to 3.5 lbs a week. I’m not a fool, I know this wasn’t 100% entirely fat but i also doubt 40% of it was muscle mass like she claimed. 😂

[@jrc0004]

If you lost 40% of muscle mass, you be be 6 feet under long ago.

[@KapusatayoLynx]

Fats. Mostly fats not muscle.

[@packrat2569]

Thank you Dr. Berry! I have just started a Carnivore Diet based on your suggestions and I have been worried about the possible effects on my kidneys. No more!

[@Cookingforacrowd]

I loved eating Keto! However I have 2 diagnosed conditions- MSK and CKD. My labs were horrible and I get reoccurring kidney infections monthly. My nephrologist told me to stop keto and go in a WFPB diet while we continue to test and monitor things for the next 3 months. So far so good- I think if you have healthy kidneys- a healthy keto is great- my my system seems to not tolerate too much protein from animals. I’d love to hear from you Doc!!!🙏

[@egg399.]

what is WFPB

[@susanmurrell635]

​@@egg399. Whole Foods Plant Based.....diet

[@kevbrown2589]

This keto and Dr Berry's advice is good. I have lost 30 pounds in 3 months.

[@notasheeple2926]

Thank you very much for addressing this article. I read it and thought of you the very first thing, because I know that you have talked to a lot about the information that was in this article. What disturbs me is that doctors who quite obviously know nothing about Keto are being quoted as keto being the cause of death. How irresponsible is that?!! Once again thank you very much!!!

[@Frankie_1967]

Hi Doctor, I’ve just started the Keto diet today after finding your channel, this news!!! Is not going to put me off. Looking forward to ridding my body of all the toxins I have accumulated over the years.

[@DrPapa14]

Frankie Go for it!! Best thing i ever did was to follow a Keto diet. Better than i ever have been

[@PickyNiki]

Thank you Dr Berry! I saw the article about the actress, and i have to say it scared me a little bit. I've done Keto for a year, and feel great, but the media incites fear sometimes.💜

[@No_Frills_Carnivore]

Turn the telly off 😉

[@alissa_nicole_]

​@@No_Frills_Carnivore Absolutely--total garbage!!💥💯 It's called 'programming' for a reason.

[@unhinderedliving]

I have pre-existing stage 4 chronic kidney disease. I have been doing keto for six months. I just saw my kidney doctor and got the results of my latest labs. My kidneys are currently stable and I have even seen some improvement in creatinine clearance. I told my kidney doctor that I was doing keto, and he says that is the diet he is on as well. If it was bad for the kidneys, he would know. He said the only way the protein you eat is bad for your kidneys is if you combine it with a high carbohydrate diet.

[@vicki7807]

How are you doing now....a year later

[@unhinderedliving]

@@vicki7807 my kidney numbers are stable, have not worsened. My A1c dropped from 7.9 to 6.7, and will drop more. All my doctors are very pleased.

[@vicki7807]

@@unhinderedliving Good to hear. Are you still doing Keto? I am stage 3 and just not sure of the animal protein..... what do you allow yourself? Thank you for all your feedback.

[@unhinderedliving]

@@vicki7807 I will be on keto the rest of my life. I have as much fat and protein as I want and less than 20 carbs per day, 10 if I can swing it. I eat any meat, eggs, small amounts of cheese, and a very few non-starchy vegetables. Animal fats only - no vegetable oils. Inflammation is your enemy, and oils are highly inflammatory. No grains. An occasional rare baked good made with almond flour. But some people are sensitive to nuts. Try to do OMAD most days. But a typical day is coffee only for breakfast, sausage and eggs at lunch. Dinner is beef, bacon, cooked in butter. And a very small helping of one vegetable, if I absolutely have to have it. I have a very short list of vegetables. Zucchini, asparagus, broccoli, green beans, salad greens, bell peppers, mushrooms, avocado.

[@vicki7807]

@@unhinderedliving Thank you again. I am sure your information will help more than just me to make choices.

[@shanegallant9018]

I was on keto/carnivore for over a year until about last April when I had a drink of alcohol, which spiralled into about a month of binge drinking, followed quickly by all of my bad food cravings of old! I managed to get back on the carnivore diet in late June. In July, I started getting pains in my lower right back which later proved to be kidney stones. I don't blame the carnivore diet. I figure the kidney stones were a delayed effect of my horrible eating and alcohol while I fell off the wagon. It was night and day. Sick eating poorly, well eating carnivore. Kidney stones are now done with, although I've yet to get a CT scan, as advised by my doctor, to verify the situation.

[@chrisrush3513]

I was just told this by the PA I saw yesterday. She told me I need to quit eating keto, eat a grain balanced, low fat diet, and she told me to stop intermittent fasting that I was hurting myself by not eating until 12-1 everyday.

[@frogeater9030]

Would love to convince my parents (64 & 63 respectively) that low carb would do them a world of good. Both of them were born in the 50's and have believed the grains/fat/seed oil lies all their lives. I have lost 110 lbs doing low carb (carnivore now), all bio markers have improved, dropped 4 pant sizes and 3 shirt sizes while they keep getting bigger and bigger. This weekend my mom told my brother that she is worried about my dad. His memory is going and he has trouble with mental processes at times. The man hasn't been able to look straight down and see his feet for decades. We told her about needing to change their diet and she just shrugged it off with a "Well I don't know" mumble. Even showing her where doctors are now calling alzheimers/dementia type 3 diabetes didn't phase her a bit. All the while they keep telling me that I need my carbs and that I need to be careful because I am probably doing irreversible damage to my body. Four years into this lifestyle and they still act like I'm crazy. 🤦‍♂️

[@kathyharmon2093]

I will be 65 tomorrow ( so a 50’s baby 😊) still working full time as a nurse, I believe this is the correct way to eat, but some people don’t want to change their way of life, my friend who is 15 years younger than me is alway complaining about her health issues, when I mentioned this way of eating she looked down and said” but I love ice cream “…

[@susanmurrell635]

@frogeater9030 I know this video and your comment are 3 yrs old but how are your parents? Also, is your father on statins? Dr. Berry had a guest medical researcher on a video and there is research that statins have a direct link to dementia. Even though it's been a while, wanted to let you know. Hope they are doing ok.

[@chelseal.6805]

Thank you Dr. Berry. Started carnivore last week and was a little concerned about this.

[@edwinsmith8041]

My Kidney doctor says my kidney numbers are improving on the Keto Diet of Meat and some vegs.

[@vicki7807]

Did your doc recommend Keto

[@dumpsterjedi6148]

Went from 415 to 260 rn, keto has done nothing but help.

[@mR-dc4oq]

I’m 65 years old. I’m old enough to see the decline in American’s health. Thank you fir your caring for the welfare of others.

[@moopius]

I have kidney disease and have been trying to lose weight. I wanted to try keto but my doctor said I should have a low protein diet because of my kidney issues. Thank you Dr Berry for making it very clear that keto may actually be good for my kidneys, I feel so happy now!

[@tommydinob]

Lost 100lbs keto. Have kept it off 3 years. My GFR has absolutely declined on keto. Pay attention folks.

[@deborahcarder2207]

Thank you I have one kidney and some very small kidney cysts. I am doing keto. I feel great. Working to clear up cysts

[@kateh17757]

Many people on keto switch to high oxalate, low carb foods such as almonds, spinach, kale and dark chocolate. - this may well be a major contributing factor in kidney problems

[@arunc4248]

Am an Indian, my family members wer concerned about me after seeing this news as I follow keto. Thank you for this video, I shared it with them.

[@missketobite3784]

My friend told me Keto didn't work for her. I asked what she was eating. Just like you said... whatever she wanted and taking keto pills... smh

[@teach1171]

I am glad you did this video because when I first saw that article it scared me.

[@jayrovers]

Hi Dr Ken.....I sent you a link for a website informing it's readers of that Indian actress that died. I asked you to comment on the information that website provided. I'm sure others made the same request as I did OR you came across the information any number of other ways but I just want to say thank you for addressing this news story. I did not believe that it was accurate or even true for that matter because of all I've learned from watching all your videos. For all that you do for so many people & their health.... Thank you!

[@lindamuir921]

I lost my kidney due to cancer in May 2020 and when I asked my specialist if I could do KETO he said absolulely.

[@TreysLifeJourneyVlog]

The best encouragement for the day, i always take reference to this blog for inspiration.This inspire me to do my own channel, guys continue to support this channel in order to get life better perspective.Fantastic upload, the best channel vlog around.

[@enila1212]

I had CKD 3 for years, been doing keto for half a year and now creatinine is in normal range. Couldn't feel better.

[@adamkhan402]

My hunger on keto is no more. But I am 200 pounds 6 feet so I need to eat sufficient calories to maintain muscle mass. But I have 0 appetite. What do I do ? Force the food down ?

[@marcysikes]

The past 12 months have been crazy! Started Keto in May of 2022. Have lost 50 pounds since then. Had breast cancer and surgery in October 2022. Had cataract surgery January and February 2023. Now i have a large kidney stone. Just admitted to the hospital. I know I will survive this! Had stones 20 years ago. Will see a urologist in the morning. Hey, I’m healthy! Just dealing with some typical ailments. I will be paying more attention to what Dr. Berry says about ways to prevent stones! Love this channel!

[@ihatescamo]

Did u get the stone from carnivore diet?

[@marcysikes]

@@ihatescamo No. I am certain the stones were present before I started keto. Only been doing Ketovore for a short time.

[@fattyfinn2505]

In Australian Aboriginal communities, especially remote ones, diabetes and kidney failure etc is rampant. If you look at their community stores, apart from the high cost for contents, it's stacked with junk foods. The Australian government now has mobile dialysis units travelling to these remote areas.

[@boofamaurice]

It's very sad Helen, I hope one day this garbage is pulled out of communities.

[@niecek.6473]

I can’t tell you how many (young & old) friends of mine who have had kidney transplants/or renal cell carcinoma (died) over the years-who all ate the standard American Diet🤔. Maybe Keto is not perfect but it has cured my type 2, my doctor could not do that but only prescribe drugs $$$ Being Keto & fat adapted-I now fast & it has helped to get me into Ketosis and lowered my blood sugar. I’m an insulin resistant 63 years old ☺️ great video Dr. Berry 👏👏👏

[@kbearfuzzyears427]

Ketovore has improved my kidney function dramatically!!! ❤️

[@vicki7807]

How dramatically....I am stage 3

[@heavychevy383]

ive been doin the scd diet, & more recently keto & now carnivore, for 10 years now due to an unknown stomach issue that no doctor has been able to diagnose so far, but after changing my diet, gradually over a period of many many years, my health has slowly improved. thanx for all ur videos man & god bless! (btw in chattanooga here, right down the road from ya bro)

[@wordscrafter]

Basically, the keto diet is what I grew up eating. We were very poor, but we had gardens and my grandparents and uncles had chickens, cows, and pigs. We always had healthy foods. Desserts were only special occasions. We did eat sandwiches, but that was the biggest exception. It wasn't until 1993 that I started stress eating, which included sodas and everything else I could get my hands on. And I can tell a huge difference. I believe that, like cigarettes, the chemicals in processed foods are highly addictive, making it difficult to get away from them. But I'm trying... to me, keto is mostly old fashioned eating - veggies, meats, and whatever fruits are in season. I have a friend who is type 2 diabetic and her doctor has her convinced she needs carbs - from wherever. That a low carb diet is bad for her. I've tried to show her proof otherwise, but.....

[@janespeckfike2010]

I’m in stage 5 kidney failure, because hypertension and diabetes killed them. I am also on UAB transplant list. Since I’ve been on Keto, I’ve lost 45-50#, my A1C has gone from 9.7 to 5.4. I don’t eat red meat, because I was told when I first found out about my kidney failure, that the kidneys don’t process the red meat fat, as well as other fats. I do eat venison as it’s lean.

[@leslierowe142]

I had stage 3 CKD for 10yrs. My last couple of blood test. My kidneys are in normal function range.

[@proscontract5679]

And was this on a Keto diet

[@leslierowe142]

Within 2 months of starting the Ketogenic diet. I started going to a Keto doc. He didn’t believe me. But it was in my medical history. I probably never had it. The carbs was making my kidney’s not function properly.

[@proscontract5679]

@@leslierowe142 God is great. How were kidneys damaged

[@leslierowe142]

@@proscontract5679 no idea. That’s why I think it was the SAD diet that caused the problem. I had blood test 6 months ago and my kidney function was even better than two yrs ago. We will be doing the Keto diet Two yrs in February.

[@proscontract5679]

@@leslierowe142 Id highly recommend you to report these findings to Dr Thomas Weimbs Labatory research PkD foundation team in Santa Barbara Ca

[@essayandyeye311]

Thank you sooo much for addressing this. This article popped up in my news feed and I thought to myself - this is such b.s.! I wish I knew what Dr. Berry would say about this? - And here it is! You are the best! I got diagnosed with gall stones, fatty liver, and diabetes in March and saw your video on fatty liver. My husband and I have both lost 30+ pounds so far following your advise. I declined gall bladder surgery and the pain in my gall bladder and liver area has since disappeared. We feel better than we ever have now than we have in decades. No more blurry eyes, fuzzy brain, joint pain, asthma attacks, back pain, and GERD! No more any need to take the daily "purple pill". I really believe your good work has totally turned our health around and improved our quality of life. Thank you again so much you are such a blessing to us! God bless you and your beautiful family!

[@enila1212]

My kidneys finally got back to normal after starting keto. GFR/creatinine all good again.

[@maryisitor276]

Good day Dr. I have been on keto diet for about 2yrs. About a year ago I found that my GFR was 64% after I was feeling not well. My daughter who is a Dr encouraged me to go on carnivore diet. I reluctantly went on carnivore. However, I felt that I was loosing too much weight too fast. Then I stopped and went back to keto. After 3 months I checked my kidney function again. My GFR became 75%. About 2weeks ago, I checked my kidney function again , it's now 88%. I will say that I have now become very conscious of what and how I eat. I am still strongly on ketogenic diet and do go on carnivore from time to time.

[@MarquosXoloVanda]

Still doing good?

[@100kgsecnatty]

@@MarquosXoloVanda RIP

[@olivia8979]

Someone sent me that article yesterday, asked me how long i planned on staying on keto, and told me it is "unsustainable." I told him many of the things you just said, said I am on it for life, and informed him that it is much more sustainable than "SAD." I just send him a link to this video :😀

[@IndianSrMan]

Thank you for reconfirming that keto diet is not harmful to our kidneys. I used to worry about my wife who is on near keto diet. All her blood tests showed improvement in many parameters. To be on safer side she had creatine, sgot and sgpt. Fortunately all are normal.

[@rachael.t.deckard7459]

Interesting. My brother, who had complete renal failure, was given a diet plan when he started dialysis that is basically keto. The keto diet helped him during dialysis. Did it reverse his kidney failure? No, but his kidneys were so damaged from the diabetes medication that he was prescribed that there was no turning back.

[@johnniehanceross1198]

I have started pry it Natexogenous ketones. I am stage 4ckd(grr fluctuatesfrm 23 to 32. My dr says this will finish my kidneys even though my diabetes is muc improved on it. Am going to change to Mexican ketones from pruvit because of the sodium content. Desperately need your hep. I have lost from 289 to 260in last six months. Slow but sure. I am 73

[@roshnirao5688]

Hi, from India! Yes! This news article made headlines here and plenty of worried messages to me from friends and family (I try to follow a ketogenic diet).. This video will hopefully help address their fears!! Thanks again !!😀👍🏼

[@dort5436]

Has there been any updates for kidney damage on KETO?

[@MartaWyngaard]

I have a dog with some kidney issues and some tumors, so I decided to do a keto diet for him for the tumors, but I was concerned with the kidneys because most of the vets put dogs like mine on a rice, vegetables and little meat diet which I think is not good for the dogs when it comes to tumors/cancer. As I do the diet, I will share the results. I know that your advice is for humans but I think all of this problems my dog had are because I feed him a dry kibble diet (which I knew very little). Previous to this dog, I had a dog in Argentina that was feed the interior organs of cows and lived forever, so I was socked when this dog literally collapse from one day to another. Now I am trying to bringing back with a homemade diet and in the process, I am learning a lot. Thanks for your channel,🐕‍🦺🦮🐕

[@kevinjs26]

My keto diet raised my cholesterol and cured my type 2 diabetes. Fact: both of those outcomes are fantastic.

[@andyvankerkhove6902]

I had kidney pains the moment I started OMAD/Keto.... I am loosing weight and my glucose levels start to go down... so I hope it goes away...

[@missketobite3784]

I read in an article that she was often found in clubs drinking alcohol. Not Keto!!!

[@fuelthefighter]

Great video. I had recently read that article and had wondered if It does cause kidney problems. Thanks for explaining this

[@cmarkn]

Last time I visited my nephrologist he said my kidney function had improved slightly, but that I did not have ketones in my blood and needed to put more butter on my steaks. I consider him a better source of information on the subject than all the journalists in the world put together. Also, is this in India, where they still practice ayurveda with its insane diet rules?

[@kateruterbories2692]

Yes, I understand she was an Indian movie star.

[@rumaniarora73]

As they say Half Truth Is A Whole Lie. Firstly, there is no detailed information available about the cause of actress' death, the news just went viral cause of the mention of KETO. Secondly, I believe when you are writing on a public forum you must done some research. Fyi, AYURVEDA is a branch of medicine and it has nothing to do with diets. And it is existing from hundreds and thousands of years when there was no proper medication system available. Don't defame a country just because you don't know the facts.

[@cmarkn]

rumani arora ok, then why am I asked so many questions about eating combinations like “is it dangerous if I eat 1-2 spoons of pomegranate and then a half hour later drink milk?” and “why can’t we drink milk after eating fish?” and “is it dangerous to drink cold water with my meal?” and all sorts of similar questions about food combinations and the temperatures of drinks, all from people whose credentials say they live in India?

[@No_Frills_Carnivore]

@@cmarkn what's that got to do with Ayurveda though???

[@cmarkn]

Just Debbie those are Ayurveda diet rules.

[@user-zo6xg8bx4l]

As a young adult we often cooked wth Teflon cookware. I have sometimes wondered if this could have impacted my kidney disease?

[@Olga-ut8sm]

I've heard the same thing about keto tearing up kidneys. Here's how it was explained to me: kidneys are like screen that filter out waste from the blood. Big things like protein, sugar and ketones should not be in the urine. Pushing these large molecules through the small screen causes damage. I would like to know if this is true.

[@KenDBerryMD]

Human kidney function is much, much more complicated than that. I'm sure they were well intentioned, but they were wrong

[@shashakeeleh5468]

@@KenDBerryMD HELP! I had diverticulitis and 5' of bowel removed in 2015. Since then, my skin is so dry, it flakes constantly and nothing soothes it for long. Also, my vision is blurry and I don't like driving at night anymore. I was wondering if Vit. A supplement would help me? I eat plenty of meat, but I probably have a malabsorption problem with many things. Any info. on this? Thank you!

[@GlynWilliams1950]

@@shashakeeleh5468 you should see your Dr.

[@shashakeeleh5468]

@@GlynWilliams1950 I HAVE seen my doctor, over and over, to no avail. Gee thanks!

[@GlynWilliams1950]

@@shashakeeleh5468 I think a keto aware Dr would help.

[@MartaWyngaard]

Yes, yes, yes, Thank you for talking about it- that is a BIG BUSINESS in FLINT MICHIGAN. And is so sad because the population is poor and spend all their money in this places and pharmacies that have popped every other corner in the city😢😢😢And nobody says a thing- Like it was normal. The population is only around 90.000.

[@alkitone1]

Dr. Berry, I see you have bottles of beef heart and liver behind you. Do you take that regularly? I've been doing keto/carnivore the last 7 months and don't eat any organ meat. Do you recommend that I start taking these supplements?

[@carolrose4138]

I have kidney disease stage 4 & wanted to do Keto but was told it would kill me. I listened to this message re high meat diets not causing kidney disease & I understand that. He spoke of individuals being safe if at stage 2 or 3, which I used to b, but no longer. I want to know how I can decrease my level then do a more Keto diet, but eat greens and little to no carbs & b ok. If not I will not.

[@richardbakker8697]

Keep up the good work!

[@dinalee7872]

Could her kidney failure be due to High Oxalate consumption due to dirty keto? (Lots of nuts, nut milks, spinach, etc)? I'm currently a few weeks into carnivore and am experiencing Oxalate dumping 😬

[@carolrose4138]

Ahh, I never heard of dirty Keto & that’s something for me to learn about. I eat those things & good meats now. Interesting! I like this site. TY for sharing this.

[@Aurora-uh9nk]

Carol Rose go to dr berry’s wife channel on u tube and go through her playlist , she explains about this too . Her channel is Neisha Loves it ! She explains everything really down to earth and easy to follow and understand. Her fans range from 15 to 80 yrs old and it is fascinating to read their stories !

[@jeevapartha487]

Thanks coming from India I wanted to clear this news with others in india who got confused

[@stellabella5269]

I actually had a Nurse at the Va Hospital tell me this! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@fionafairechild6272]

She was practicing medicine without a license!

[@rockstarofredondo]

The VA hires some of the worst doctors.

[@federicosantiago6660]

Looking good Doc Ken. I see you've lost weight & look leaner now. Keto is working for you! Thank you for sharing your insights in this video. I always thought that a high protein diet & high fat diet is bad for the kidneys. I'm glad you made this video. I was scared to do the keto diet cuz most of the trainers here at Gold's Gym in the Philippines were telling me that the Keto diet is not healthy which may lead to complications in heart health. Thanks again . Take Care & God Bless. :)

[@JohnB1872]

From one Carnivore to another, thank you & god bless ❤️🥩🔥

[@deusvlad2.083]

I think what they mean is if you've got kidney disease and your on dialysis shouldn't eat too much protein or any foods that can upset kidneys this includes pre-workout powders, pills, supplements of any kind.

[@EdJacobson77]

It should also be noted that clinicians who use ketogenic diets in their practice usually tell their patients to limit their protein as well as their carbs, as extra protein can be converted into glucose. A ketogenic diet isn't necessarily even a high protein diet. This "keto kills the kidneys" news report is confused on multiple levels.

[@navy80to04]

Eating chicken liver, (chicken pate) love them, cook 50% liver 1 lb, 50% bacon 1 lb, cook in bone broth, Then add 2 sticks of butter when in the food processor. Then spice, I eat this every day snack or coming off 48 hr fast. Almost totally carnivore, under 10 carbs a day. Eggs, avocado, meat, is about the only other food I eat, Need to find that coffee's creamer. Low in carbs. Help me.

[@lupesoto395]

Thanks a lot DrBerry for bringing us some light in this case 🙏👍

[@helenpomerleau6455]

A timely video. I just had partial resection of my right kidney to remove a tumor. So I now have 1 functioning kidney

[@birdflu1141]

You are absolutely wrong. I had labs before starting a high animal protein diet. Kidney function was 85 prior to starting. 40days later my kidney function was 40. Protein waste like creatinine raised from 14.4 to 28.8. Urea went from 1.4 to almost 3. I lost 30 lbs. similarly dropped from healthy kidney function to a stage 3b in 40 days. Animal protein was the sole cause of my kidney decline. Your evidence is the raise in creatinine levels in the blood. I glad you aren’t my Dr.

[@arielkozak]

The quality of you food really matters. Always try to eat grass fed, pasture raised

[@michaelcampbell944]

If you have ckd avoid this keto death diet, it me as de c kk d much worse in only one month.