Protect Your Kidneys with this Diet (Whole-Grains are OUT?)

[@KETODiamond]

The ketogenic diet is prevention and healing. So many lives have been lost to lies just so companies can make money off sickness.

[@dongeorgio2936]

not to mention the millions and millions and millions whose lives have been devastated by the loss of a parent etc. Their very future would be jeopardized.

[@lawrencehamm1478]

I can feel the difference doing keto. I just got off a cruise the day before Labor Day. On the boat, when I walked up the stairs, my knees ached with every step I climbed. Consequently, I went on keto and dropped 40 pounds. Feel MUCH BETTER.

[@ronaldshepard4625]

Could you PLEASE do a topic on stem cell transplant for COPD patience. It's something that I am thinking about doing.

[@kegeshook1734]

@@lawrencehamm1478 Lost 40 lbs since Labor Day? You're doing well. I've lost 50lbs since Mid-July but I'm finding it hard as of late to keep my Carb intake low. They are what would be considered good carbs mind you. But my upper limit has increased to 50 net per day.

[@lawrencehamm1478]

Kegeshook - I atospretty much restrict my carbs to green veggies (spinach, kale, collard greens, turnip greens, Brussels sprouts, cabbage) to keep my carbs low. Perhaps I have been too restrictive, but I have another 30 pounds to shed before I start adding a little bit extra (i.e., carrots, sweet potatos) into my diet/lifestyle. You might also look into a short term experiment into carnivore diet.

[@KenDBerryMD]

Too much glucose & insulin & inflammation in your body will destroy your kidneys. It's not the protein or the fat.

[@Txcowboy80]

Whats your thoughts on statins doc? I'm a respiratory therapist and just stopped taking my BP medication (monitoring myself of course, day 5 and numbers look great) but I also stopped my statin (calcium score 0). I think its poison if you haven't had a previous STEMI or heart disease.

[@francesthompson1324]

Your opinion on curcumin for inflammation from chronic bronchitis due to cold weather and painful allergies. I have heard that it damages the liver, gallbladder. Should it be used occasionally or not at all? Thank you for all the information you share.

[@Rose_Ou]

Amen!

[@kadietvlogdoferybulos4511]

Doc if i have microalbuminuria should i have to cut protien

[@thakraken6995]

@Hans S your body is made from saturated fats. And animal protein is more nutrient dense than carbs or plant based diets which often times leave u deficient in Zinc,b12 and omega 3s

[@lostsoul3154]

20 pounds lost in 5 weeks, started on KETO and now on CARNIVORE. LOVE IT !!!! This will be a big change in my life -- 73 y.o. now.

[@christopherczajasager9030]

Same experience..and begun just before my 79th birthday!

[@veroniquecardozo]

I too am on the carnivore diet. The creatinine levels are 1.20. That's borderline. How can I rectify. I've arthritis and hence take redimard 2 daily, Folitrax 2 times a week. And Proxym ER 400. I've just recently cut off Prednisone 5 mg.( Whichi had daily). Please help.

[@realitylk8072]

Pls help me

[@ericbeck6390]

not to rain on anyone's parade, but you lose like 7+ lbs of water weight whenever you stop eating carbs. it has something to do with how water molecules attach to carbohydrates. anyway, i have seen it happen with me when i lose weight fast when i quit eating carbs & then gain it real fast when i start eating carbs again. Why do i say this? Don't get discouraged when you feel you are plateauing when you quit seeing the weight drop at that crazy rate. It was always discouraging to me, so it's good to just know that to have realistic expectations imo.

[@bryanclowery]

This is an awesome video. I believe that keto has helped my mothers kidney so much. Feb 2017 my mother had kidney cancer and it resulted in removal of kidney. She was already in CKD stage 3 and when she lost her kidney her remaining one was already so damaged from diabetes that she dropped to stage 4 and almost 5. And that's the day I decided to do keto, which meant she did keto. And it's almost been two years and her kidney function has remained almost steady with small fluctuations. And her nephrologist was against her doing this diet from the start just from the word keto. But once I explained to him what we were eating, he was like that sounds like a great diet but just not keto. So I agreed to disagree but we stayed keto and it's been awesome. Shes lost 35lbs at the age of 68 and I've lost 130

[@anureinn]

Bryan Lowery , that’s awesome . Keep it going 👍.

[@sharonrosiakhurst7855]

Bryan Lowery, thank you! I have been scared to do KETO because I am in the same position your mother is in. My right kidney was removed because of cancer and my left kidney is in stage 3 CKD. It makes sense to do what will keep the glucose levels down. I am going to give it a try.

[@almacintosh161]

You saved your mothers health. Way to go.

[@lovecytesm.a.l9224]

Thank you for sharing! It means so much for us who scared to tried! ❤️💖

[@Mamadeemartinez]

Bryan, thank you for sharing this! I am 63 and also lost my left kidney last year (3-18) due to kidney cancer. My urologist actually encouraged me to remain Keto (I had been keto 1.5 yrs. prior to finding out about my kidney cancer). He was more concerned with me NOT developing T2 Diabetes or having high blood pressure because of a higher carb lifestyle. His opinion was those two were much worse for my healthy kidney than eating a low carb diet. I've since transitioned to a very low carb diet and will have my next 6 month MRI scan and blood tests to make sure all is well in my abdomen. I'm so thankful for Doctors like mine and Dr. Berry who are truly making a difference for so many.

[@rockiemountin7535]

It is so nice to see a man with this level of education with a set of balls, too many doctors are PC politically correct and a lot of people are suffering for it thank you Dr. Barry for standing up for us regular Joe’s

[@KimOverholtArt]

When my doctor told me I was diabetic, when he asked me when did I want to start taking medication I stopped him. I said, "What can I do to not take the medication?" He told me I would have to cut back on the processed foods, stop eating pastas, and rice and carbohydrates and starchy foods. I told him I had a diet that I had wanted to try first to see if it would make a difference. It was a 9 week program including exercise, low carbs and raw food and in the nine weeks I lost 15 lbs. Didn't feel hungry or like I was on a diet because I followed the glycemic index and ate mostly from the "green zone". I was surprised by the weight loss because I had weened myself slowly back from sugar and stuck to the list. I went back to my doctor and he said I was no longer diabetic. Just because he said that doesn't mean I can go back to my old ways. That was a wake up call for me because diabetes is in my family history and I am doing so much better...Not on any medications and two days away from my 49th birthday. Feeling 24 (even though I don't look it anymore.).

[@dongeorgio2936]

FANTASTIC! You have got a wise doctor. Most not so lucky :(

[@angiesrecipes]

You are lucky having such an open-minded doc!!

[@olgathehornyvampirevegan2413]

YAY!!!! 👌👍😊

[@howardpearlman6328]

I've found the diet alone is useless without completely changing my eating routine. It's not really a diet as it is a change in lifestyle.

[@SeanEricSpearman]

congrats....

[@bigdogbob845]

Dr. Ken, I really like your videos and your advice about diet is excellent. I am a 68 year old man who has not eaten ANY red meat since '69. I grow, can, preserve, and consume my own vegetables, you wouldn't believe my Heirloom Spinach and Kale. SO MANY GREENS. I do eat some seafood and limited poultry, raise free range chickens for fresh, high quality eggs. I eat NO fast food, processed factory garbage, or fried foods. I do like steel cut, unprocessed oatmeal with some fresh berries for breakfast, but little other carbs. My doctor says my blood work looks like that of someone in their thirties. Oh, and I walk my two large dogs several miles EVERY day. Keep up the great work.

[@danpan001]

What do you eat for lunch and dinner?

[@christinehogue9477]

Oxilates! I have sent you many messages on this. I started keto lost a bunch of weight. I was doing spinach kale beet greens and almond flour. 2 years later my hair was coming out in handfuls. I lost half my hair. I studied oxilates and slowly wean off high oxalates did more carnivorous approach to keto. I switched to macadamia nuts (only a few) and iceberg lettuce. 8 months later my hair quit falling out completely! High oxalates can cause leaky gut, hashimoto thyroiditis osteopenia liver stones and kidney stones. They have found oxilates in herniated disks. Also when you turn to low carb Vegetable many are goitrogenic. I limit my exposure to cauliflower and broccoli etc. I don't eat them every day or even every week. This could be why so many do better on carnivore. Women losing hair on keto have been experiencing hair regrowth once on carnivore. Please Dr Berry look into this. They are saying the vitamins and minerals in spinach kale (high oxalates) aren't even that bioavailable all nutrients are locked up as calcium oxilate or potassium oxilate. More carnivorous approach only do certain low oxilate vegetables occasionally and keep the goitrogenic vegetables to a minimum. My hair is growing back. Please help people with this!

[@athenaqueen9347]

Pleaseee help me too. Ur comments may be can help me. But i'm not really understand. So u mean bcs u eat spinach n kale in keto, u have big hair loss? My journey is i've been in keto diet for abt three months. N i stopped it bcs my hair is thinning, i lost so much hair. I'm stressed bc of it. N i read after u transform into carnivore u gain hair back. Is it true?

[@telthatruth7533]

Thank you!!❤

[@NoName83201]

My husband is hemodialysis patient. We do nocturnal home hemo. The dietician gives us an emergency food list every year and I am astonished that it list foods like marshmallows. Smh. When I asked why so much sugar is on the list she said he needs high calorie food, not nutritional foods in emergencies. He has Bren Keto for almost a year now and feeling much better, labs look great!

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Just like people leaving their chemo and radiation appt being given candy as a "pick me up."

[@supercjh]

Hmm... high calorie food, wonder why she didn’t include fat instead of sugar

[@wednesdayschild3627]

I got offered pop and juice by the pa after recovering from a heart attack. The heart healthy menu was loaded with oatmeal and whole grains. I got yelled at for choosing eggs, vegetables, green chili and berries instead of the health whole grains.

[@mrmingsun]

Is he cured?

[@NoName83201]

There is no cure for complete renal failure, just treatment that can help improve quality of life

[@jimterry8017]

I started the ketogenic diet almost four years now. I lost 65 pounds and keeping it off. I no longer take any medications for diabetes and I'm 61 years old so I feel so much better. Thank God for some of these new doctors coming out with better ideas then just throwing a bunch of pills to us

[@markcastro5705]

Its the pills

[@OreliaLatrice]

You are speaking truth. I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2009 .. then I was dealing with Hypertension, insulin resistance.. high blood sugar.. I was hospitalized in the ICU 2x last year & everything started effecting my kidneys😞 ... it has been a year & my health has did a 360.. I still have a little way to go... and 30 pounds away from my goal weight. I’m grateful to still be here.

[@melissaann2890]

Hi Orelialatrice, If I may ask, What symptoms of PCOS do / did you have? What have you been doing different? Eating? Medications? Vitamins? Etc...

[@00kidney]

Keto diet is absolutely great for preventing the development of kidney disease, especially in diabetic patients. But it helps everyone, believe me, because as soon as you remove sugar from your diet you will start to feel better. I've seen this personally with a lot of patients.

[@KenDBerryMD]

Thank you for watching and sharing! Any ideas for future videos?

[@jossiejeya424]

Hi Katherine, I am stage 2, proteinuria, can I do a keto diet, I am diabetic

[@JohnBrown-tq4to]

Jossie Jeya I'm in the same boat!

[@jossiejeya424]

@@JohnBrown-tq4to I am sorry to hear, take care

[@JohnBrown-tq4to]

Jossie Jeya I believe in God Almighty!!!! We will both get through this victoriously!!!

[@lolispop24]

I don’t have kidney problems but all of my family from my dad’s side have died from kidney failure or has to go to dialysis my oldest brother died last month due to covid but it was his kidneys that were attacked first. I really find your information helpful I’m taking care of myself now to hopefully destroy this family curse 🙏🏼

[@helenahayes6150]

You are so generous with your information. Not all of us can afford appointments for hundreds of dollars, and this is such a generous and compassionate act. Thank you.

[@KETO.n.WRESTLING]

Yes Keto and Intermittent Fasting both combined will ward off most autoimmune diseases as well. I reversed my high blood pressure, hypothyroidism and gout within only a few months on Keto and IF.

[@JohnTCampbell1986]

I reversed my grandads type 2 diabetes with intermittent fasting alone (and made him lose like 3 stone in those 3-4 months as well) He's too much of a bread addict to do keto though

[@TXNLaurenMcN]

@@JohnTCampbell1986 ~ If you'll go to KetoConnect's KZbin channel or their website, look for "One Minute Bread Mix" and mix up a batch of that, you might be able to alter his perspective on keto breads, as well. It's a mug-bread recipe and I use the basic mix to make garlic bread to go with spaghetti, cinnamon-pecan bread to go with bulletproof coffee, or just "plain ole-plain ole" to butter and have with meat and vegetables for dinner. You can also make it, then butter and toast it to go with bacon and eggs for breakfast. Hope that's helpful and more power to you for helping your granddad out like that!

[@KETO.n.WRESTLING]

@@JohnTCampbell1986 That's amazing Shane. Yes Intermittent Fasting is probably the more powerful tool. I used to love bread too but now If I want bread, then I make Keto bread which tastes just as good.

[@SeanEricSpearman]

congrats

[@Lantanana]

I now have moderate kidney disease.... due to taking 1 Aleve every night for about 1-2 years... that mixed with my particular blood pressure pills is bad for kidneys. All of my doctors knew I was taking those meds, and in fact, they recommended it. In addition to that, when my kidney numbers started going south, when I would ask my doctor about it, I was told it was not an issue. I now have a wonderful kidney doctor that know what does and does not damage kidneys. What a shame that my perfectly good kidneys got damaged for no good reason. I think the medical community should be more aware of the damage some of these meds do.

[@relkins44]

Wow! My GFR just went from 56 to 65 after 2 Months of dieting(1 month in ketosis) on a High fat medium protein(90 grams or less protein). I told my (young) Nephrologist what I was doing and she was completely onboard. I believe many of the new Doctors graduating today know the truth about a ketogenic diet...It's finally getting out. Thank you Dr. Berry for your insight and service to the patient community......

[@cmac3764]

Wow, that’s amazing progress! Congratulations I know it couldn’t have been easy. What foods did you eat on your keto diet??

[@vister6757]

I think everyone is different but I do agree too much sugar is not good. It's excellent when you got a doctor who support you on diet that helps you healed.

[@joanblack6672]

That's great that your doctor agreed with your Keto diet, but note that she didn't suggest the diet to you, you had to figure it out on your own!

[@monikas.5840]

Want to thank you so much for your videos. You have helped me change my life. Coming from another diet, which I did for a few months, I started KETO last April. In total now I lost 60kg (132lbs) I am almost there where I wanted to be all of my life. And I know that I will stay on KETO. Could not have done it without you!

[@jayalanungart1175]

Between last year and this my Dr started the Ketogenic diet. The world is turning!

[@febiangfebiang857]

Thank you for this.. Been fighting for CKD stage 4 for years now.. Thank you for this knowing that I still have a chance. From Philippines here..

[@stalstonestacy4316]

Thank you for this video Dr. Berry. In a few hours I'm going to visit a friend who is currently on dialysis and just came home from hospital. He is 37 years old and has already lost most of one foot. He's bedfast atm and on many medications. I've been sharing your videos and talking to him about the ketogenic WOE. He told me earlier today that his home health worker is going shopping for him tomorrow and could I help him make a list of keto foods. I am so hopeful that he really gets hold of this lifestyle because I know he will be well again. I trust that in a year's time we will be seeing a new man

[@professorr.5427]

Hope that the progress is as you had dreamed of, Stacy. Thirty seven is faaar too young to be so sick. Keep up the good work. 👋

[@Christ_in_Christy]

Any updates?

[@BladeEdge86]

Back in July I collapsed and almost passed out at work due to a blood sugar spike, a follow up with a doctor revealed that though my blood pressure and other vitals were good that my A1C was 11 and I weighed 319 pounds making me an uncontrolled Type 2 diabetic. I was put on 500 mg of Metformin twice a day and a statin for my cholesterol. I knew that Diabetes was the number one cause of kidney failure because my father was a dialysis patient, his kidney failure may have been caused by the steroids he took when he got Lupus but still didn't want to suffer that same fate or deal with any of the other nasty complications like the ones my severely diabetic uncle has been dealing with for years. I quit sugar cold turkey, dramatically reduced my consumption of carbs and did a lot of research and found your videos as well as Dr Jason Fung and Dr Eric Bergs videos. I also put myself on an excercise program that combines cardio with weight lifting and the results speak for themselves. Fast forward to October and my cholesterol went down rather than up, and my A1C went down from 11 to 6.6 which prompted me to stop taking my statin. Fast forward to now and my weight is down from 319 pounds to 275 pounds, my energy and endurance levels are the best they have been in years and my muscle mass is increasing rapidly. It is becoming increasingly clear to me that low carb diets work and the current recommendations are seriously outdated, whenever I have tried to eat the amount of carbs the ADA recommends with the exception of my workout days I tend to feel sick and my blood numbers skyrocket.

[@raphaelmarcelo5503]

My dad, my grandmother and most of my family members have died because of complications from years of abuse with living with diabetes. I grew up seeing them drinking coke while injecting insulin just to "counteract" the sugar from the soda. And the fact years upon years hearing from doctors prescribe drugs you'll just be baffled from how many they consume DAILY. Currently, I'm 23 years old and I've weighed almost 200 pounds just this year but ive lost 20 pounds so far just cutting down my carb intake so thats like 1/4 rice which I normally consume 2 cups of rice EVERY MEAL (Rice is a staple here in the Philippines). Take care of your health guys by eating the right kind of foods its the best thing you can do for yourself and for your family.

[@TheGoodHeart1000]

I just so appreciate your videos! Started Keto in January, 2018. Life has changed for the better! You are key to my success on this journey! Blessings

[@albertocarranza2725]

Praise the Lord Dr you have helped so many lives you will never know how many thank you mrs. Juanita Carranza

[@riversavage5608]

I want you to be my personal physician. You are actually living the eating plan and you are an excellent teacher. Most physicians that I have encountered are so lacking in humility, that they never learn anything new. You give me hope, Dr. Berry. Thank you for these videos.

[@RichterScaleStudios]

Great Video and thank you for backing up what has work for me. I discovered Paleo and Keto June 2017 one year after a kidney transplant. I gained 25 pounds very quickly and my nephrologist told me to do sit-ups to lose the weight. I knew that was Horse S#@t; I was as a certified personal trainer for 10 years. I was on hemodialysis from December 1987 until June 2016; kidney failure due to bladder reflux (if your kidneys go, that is best way). I believe the prednisone, 5 mg daily, has made me super carbohydrate sensitive; the transplant team seemed not to have any answers. Before my transplant I was in decent shape considering the damage 28 years on dialysis did, 5'9" 175 lbs. 12-14% body fat, after I was 185 and 23%. After changing to Paleo then easing into Keto I dropped 20 pounds (some muscle loss) in a months. I have had set backs, but my body has been repairing most of the years damage and I moving forward at 50 years old. I just join your Patreon and thank for you inspirational content, David Richter

[@cindyherring4931]

I’ve worked in a dialysis clinic for 17 years. The doc is spot on about most of our patients are from diabetes then high blood pressure. I was wondering about doing keto or low carb and my kidneys. Thank you so much for this video.

[@loulococo9753]

I'm 50 yrs old and I have stage 3 CKF, I found this out earlier this year. I've been a athlete my whole life, football then golf. I had four surgeries in the past three years. Three upper hernia opps and a left hip replacement this past Dec.15th. I didn't let pain stop my activities BUT what I didn't know is what cause my kidneys to fail.... I took twice a day over the counter anti-inflammatories for my aches and pains. Every spring I have blood work done along with a physical, my blood pressure, cholesterol, heart, etc. is and always was perfect. All because I was uneducated about taking anti-inflammatories on a daily routine for a few years. I'm trying to keep my numbers the same, but they are dropping a point a month. 59 three months ago and now I'm at 55. I'm just trying to educate as many people out there so it doesn't happen to you or them. I have hope, I enjoy listening to you and trying what I can do to slow this down.

[@chingonx]

Thank you Dr Berry, I've been Diabetic for 10 years now, a little over two years now I've been listening to you, Dr Fung and Dr Berg. I went completely Keto lost 60 plus lbs. My gfr went from 57% to 86%, creatine from 1.2 to 0.9. A1c from 7 to 4.7, That proves keto protects and helps kidneys from over stress. I do sometimes eat alot more protein but haven't seen a decline from excess protein. I do draw labs Q6 months. Great Videos!

[@kadietvlogdoferybulos4511]

Good day what is your micro albumin messurement sir

[@davidgonzalez-jj9pe]

Animal proteins are what damage kidneys. Just goggle ammonia origin and how it affects the kidneys.

[@thakraken6995]

@@davidgonzalez-jj9pe any sources for that instead of just saying "Google it"? Animal proteins/meats have majority of the vital nutrients we need including Omega 3s, b12 and Zinc.

[@davidgonzalez-jj9pe]

@@thakraken6995 if you believe animal protein would protect the kidneys that is your prerogative. Enjoy it. You must know how well Dr Atkins got protected .

[@thakraken6995]

@@davidgonzalez-jj9pe so no sources then? I figured it was pseudo sciencd. And just cause he invented Adkins dont mean he was eating healthy all the time or didnt have any underlyimg conditions. Poor argument. Kidney damage is from processed carbs and sugar. Not from animal proteins when out own body is made up of the shit. We need protein and fats yet we consume carbs alot

[@lettienugent]

THANK YOU! I only have one kidney and I worry about how to take care of it. I appreciate your work and specifically, right now, this video.

[@ellenwilliams810]

The ketogenic diet continues to fascinate me with its benefits, please continue to educate me and the world.

[@songsofthecentury3909]

Keto is just a rip-off of the old original Dr. Atkins Diet. Dr. Atkins was a cardiologist. Buy his 2nd handbook on Amazon or eBay to understand the science.

[@thalesnemo2841]

@@songsofthecentury3909 Atkins got it from Banting in 1864 . It been recycled many times in between too!

[@SpineGevity]

Thank you! We need more doctors who are clear, concise, and emphatic about these topics. I'm convinced, if more doctors understand and teach these principles, our nation wouldn't have the epidemic of chronic kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, etc. I'm very interested to get your take on cholesterol, statins, etc.

[@bp7242]

I hope you read this comment and research. I think in part that water has become depleted in minerals. body won't absorb with out them. we become dehydrated even though we're drinking plenty. I put a little celtic/ himalayan salt in my water for the minerals content, body seems to absorb water better. Urine was dark, now is getting lighter.

[@1949LA-ARCH]

Right on Doc….. chemo damn near destroyed my kidneys. Started carnivore yesterday. I am 75, my wife has been on carnivore diet for months now. With 46 years of a happy marriage she has been my support. I am a disabled Vietnam veteran, 6’ tall, weight 173. Just have no f….. energy. Thanks😊

[@craiglawrence8457]

Dr Berry I get more critical information off you than my doctor and specialist… thanks…

[@simonjack9699]

Yeah and plus Dr Ken Berry I've been seeing so much videos onto my suggestions saying that frequent urination loss of appetite insomnia are warning signs of kidney disease, but those are the same symptoms for a ketogenic diet when you have too much ketones... so I wish that somebody would post other symptoms that can be obvious symptoms if you have kidney disease or whatever

[@presidentiallsuite]

Facts....ijs

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

I went Keto about 6 months ago. I quit all my medications except one about 4 months ago, (working on that one as well). One blood test for kidney function is called eGFR. The higher the number the better. My eGFR went from 55 to 72 over this time period. 90 or more is considered perfect. My A1c went from 8.5 to 5.9. Triglycerides 174 down to 100. HDL is up 10 points as well. I lost 25lb of weight without going hungry. All of these things are good things. What is not to like? I told the doctor at the next visit we can go ahead and take my triple bypass back out. Yes, I have not felt this healthy in a while.

[@qthirteen13]

DannyB1954 you should do a CAC test also...see how much improvement there has been... well done in the improvements...keep up the great work!

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

@@qthirteen13 Even with known heart problems, (stents at 50, triple bypass at 62), doctors are more interested in saving insurance companies money by not running tests, so I have no previous CAC test that I could compare to. For a number of years I complained of sometimes feeling poorly after a meal. Doctors looked at my fasting glucose levels from previous tests and said I was fine. I bought my own glucose meter and found I spiked up to 595, (should never be above even 180). After we did an A1C test that showed high, I asked the Dr. why this test was not done during the last two years. His reply was insurance doesn't like to pay for the test. Wonderful, I get to feel bad for a few years so insurance can save some money. The insurance company now owns the medical practice, so things will not get any better. I have to be my own health care advocate, and insist on things.

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

@@janselwyngallardovillamor1906 I don't have FB, Twitter, Snap Chat, or any of the others. If you click on my name, it will take you to my KZbin channel, and I think you can send me an email through there.

[@mrmelaboy88]

Whats a CAC test?

[@lynngonder581]

I am 65 and have a fatty liver and kidney disease. I have been through this before, but I have totally forgotten. How long will it take for me to get some energy. When I try to get out of bed, my arms and legs feel like they won’t work at all. And I have to get sit down frequently, and I can’t even cook my own food. Looking for some encouragement. Thank you in advance.

[@spreademplease]

Thank you so much for all the info you have shared I started keto October 10 thus far i have lost 42 lbs started at 303 I feel good and things are looking great! 6 months ago I was told pre type 2 and today found out that crap is no more. blood pressure has dropped still working on that though lol there is so many benefits I'm receiving from this awesome lifestyle it's plum ridiculous!!!!! But in the beginning of my journey I was lost then I found your channel and Bam your straight to the point keep up the good work doc

[@angieperez2788]

If Someone is having problems with high blood pressure, what's the best thing to do.

[@PlymouthSparky]

Thanks Dr Berry for teaching us to look after ourselves properly. Dave from Uk..

[@shouldibehere]

My Kidney function went from normal to a GFR of 50 after being on a low dose statin for a few years. Stopped taking the statin in Dec 2018 and my GFR went up to 55. Fast forward to Nov 2019 and my GFR went up to 60. I did nothing different other than to stop taking the statin. Im convinced statins are destroying peoples kidneys.

[@markcastro5705]

Its the pharmaceutical drugs

[@armadillotoe]

You and Dr. Fung have saved a lot of lives, mine included.

[@stevensgilmour4085]

Thank God for Ken D Berry MD!!! Thank you so much, Dr Berry, for caring About people by making your wonderful Encouraging videos. I am on the Keto Way of eating and Intermittent Fasting and Feel like I have a new lease on life at age 72!

[@madambutterfly5343]

Thank You Dr. Berry!❤️ You are helping a fat, unhealthy woman get a new lease on life. 5 weeks on keto and the acid reflux is gone!

[@violetsapphirewolfcubsnurs4197]

I live in the uk and had never heard of Keto until I discovered your channel two days ago (and subscribed) I am pretty much bed bound due to MS , Arthritis,Ibs , Anxiety and Depression, I have had my gallbladder removed due to gall stones. I have not found that eating high amounts of fat ( the wrong fats) have caused diarrhoea,I had chronic constipation until I recently decided to remove wheat from my diet, that has improved things so far . I also went back to a vegetarian diet because I dislike the way animals are kept and slaughtered. However my Fiancé has been unhappy about my being vegetarian (although he has still supported my decision) because he feels that my health has deteriorated since I have been on it . Since listening to those of your videos I have managed to watch so far I have been questioning my decision, especially as you have emphasised that eating a ketogenic diet reduces inflammation and most of the health conditions I suffer from are caused by inflammation. I have not yet jumped into eating ketogenic because I like to consider carefully the decisions I make and to have as much information as possible first. I have had questions which have mostly been answered by the videos I have watched so far but I do have one that concerns me the most because of my mobility issues, I am obese ,in part because of medication and being unable to do any meaningful exercise, I am not even able to walk further than a few steps without falling at present so I am basically just one large lump of fat . This has been worrying me considerably, I don’t eat very much at all because I am rarely hungry but I have not eaten the good foods that you talk about. I need to ask if it is possible to lose weight eating ketogenic when I am able to do so little? I know what my doctor would say- he would tell me that it would be detrimental. I don’t have the option of searching for a doctor who would endorse it. So I want to know your opinion and whether you would still recommend a patient in a situation like mine eat a ketogenic diet? I apologise for rambling on,I do so when I am anxious. Thank you Warm regards Jane

[@Emkfry8020]

I believe it would help you Jane. With your inflammation lowered by eating a Ketogenic diet, you should start feeling better and losing fat. If you are dutiful, in time you should become stronger and be able to start with light exercise. Perhaps you can find a farm that sells eggs / meat from animals who are treated humanely. Best of luck.

[@jansmith7536]

Thank you for this information. I am considered a CKD patient because I donated one of my kidneys to my sister. I was afraid of the Keto Diet for a long time. I started following you on KZbin and researching more about the "lifestyle." I have lost 45 pounds so far and feel better than I ever have! I also had a brain aneurysm over a year ago and suffer from chronic migraines. I took your advice and increased my magnesium and started taking COq10. I believe between the diet change and these supplements, it has helped tremendously!

[@magicdaveable]

I often hear "what about your kidneys?" whenever discussing Ketogenesis. I find the propaganda against The Keto Diet is very powerful. I regularly promote Carbohydrates as foundational to all Cardiovascular Disease. I also include the related Diabetic Complications in the discussion.

[@jimmymoore4304]

Ken you're looking great! We are both walking billboards for this amazing lifestyle. How many men our age look as good as we do? Keto is truly amazing.

[@bylow33]

Also, beware of pain killers... They create a lot of stresses for the kidneys!

[@cherylsmith950]

B.Y. Low yep NSAIDs taken to control my arthritis pain put me in stage 3 kidney disease. Even ibuprofen is dangerous if taken to freely.

[@dongeorgio2936]

absolutely!! Just look into panadol etc. Absolute poison.

[@bylow33]

Cheryl Smith, I concur as I had my kidney removed due to a cancerous tumor and pain killers...

[@KenDBerryMD]

Yes, all of the NSAIDS (ibuprofen, naproxen, motrin, alleve, advil) will damage the kidneys if you take them daily for months. Better to eat keto/carnivore and get rid of the inflammation you are taking pills for.

[@cinnamongirl3070]

OTC pain meds destroy the kidney and liver!!

[@debraedwards6249]

I have been on a low oxalate diet for 8 years and my stones stopped. I used to have 2 or more a month. I also have started following you. I have been doing keto for 1 year 8 months. Love it. But I’m getting very fatigued. I’m 68 and I wanted to try leafy greens to see if it helps but don’t want to get stones. I am on pantoprazole 40 mg daily and have been for years. I don’t know whether to take a supplement or leafy greens because I want to avoid stones. I haven’t had a stone for 8 years that I’ve felt. Thank you fir all your videos

[@SleeplessinOC]

Hi Debra , can you update us on how you’re doing today ?

[@nadinevanwesterop]

I am quite new to the whole ‘carbs are bad, fats aren’t’ idea. But it’s always good to look at criticisms too. So ketosis seems good if you do it once in a while (fasting) but bad as a permanent state? As ketones are quite acidic I feel like the best criticism is that it discourages you to eat vegetables (especially fruit) and that it encourages you to eat meat, which is even worse. (I like meat too but we shouldn’t eat as much) The argument ‘it’s still beter than the average diet’ doesn’t work for me because I rately eat processed foods and pretty healthy already. But it’s interesting and I like finding out more and see new ideas about what’s healthy. Thank you for your channel

[@karolnowak6423]

Ketons cause acidosis only if you do not produce any insulin at all (i.e Diabetes type 1). Normally they are in the blood while in ketosis but they are transported into cells and used, before their concentration will cause that. Also eat a metric ton of vegetables (keto does NOT discourage vegetables) - you need all minerals to shift to fat burning and that means producing and maintaining higher levels of enzymes that revert ketons to acetyl-CoA. Vegetables are not fruits, vegetables is a common term for plants of which fruits we do not eat. Though it means vegetablrs that ARE NOT starchy. Cruciferous ones, leafy greens, garlic, celery etc. are the way to go.

[@lindajada]

Thanks Dr. Berry! The end of Feb will mark 1 yr of strict Keto for me. T2D has been reversed but I was diagnosed with ST 1 CKD not long after starting Keto. I’m hoping this reverses as well!

[@kadietvlogdoferybulos4511]

Pls update me sir

[@craigsandeman3865]

Hope you are feeling better!

[@kadietvlogdoferybulos4511]

How are you now

[@Joe-peace]

Lynn Alexander I’ve been keto for a about 2 months now and although my sugar level has dropped, I’ve also noticed my kidneys have gotten worse. Could this be related?

[@statman298]

Pls update thanks

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

Thank you Dr Berry for standing up to Big Ag and Big sugar.Its about time we have a Doctor with a pair of Big Balls.

[@Emkfry8020]

LOL

[@matthewhunter6421]

No one is standing up to "big Ag" he's simply promoting a dietary choice. What a ridiculous comment. Just because "big ag" grows grains, doesn't mean he's taking a position against them. Guess what else "big ag" does, they grow livestock used for meat and dairy, sunflowers, olives etc, all items promoted by keto.

[@giinganiinja]

LMFAO this made me last so hard 🤣

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

Thanks Dr Berry! I just had my first blood work done after starting keto over the summer and most of my numbers were improved except that my BUN score went up to 22. My doctor was worried about that and said I might be eating too much protein, so I've been a bit worried about that. Good to know I might be all right after all.

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

(My eGFR was 95, though. So, I think that's positive kidney-wise)

[@sueloh5035]

@@NicoleM_radiantbaby Above 90 supposed to be good enough?

[@bruceg1845]

all those years of high fructose corn syrup in sodas has caught up to us

[@SuzanneCyr-wf2ho]

1989 they said high fructose corn syrup helps you lose weight, I've just gained weight since rhen

[@sharonrosiakhurst7855]

Just ordered your book on Amazon and see one is coming out in March. So glad I have the videos until I receive the books. Thank you.

[@karenblaise9208]

Thank you Dr Berry! Regular doctors don’t give any hope in this area. I think my kid getting better, getting back on keto.

[@falcon3s872]

I would love to do keto diet, but over the Christmas I've hurt my pancreas and for now I'm on my own diet until my pancreas is fully recovered. I eat Blueberries, cauliflower, cod and shrimp, red grapes, egg whites, a slice of sourdough or spelt bread a day, low sodium cottage cheese, macadamia nuts, and some greens.

[@danachoate5361]

I have a friend who is going through renal failure. This is perfect!! Thank you!

[@emmanuelemeka8204]

You are the only doctor whose teaching I can understand

[@karenblaise9208]

I’ve noticed a lot of dialysis centers too. Thanks for your efforts on this subject. The Kidney dr offers no hope. You do!

[@izabeau1953]

Now you just blew my mind,I was told that protein dilate the pores in my kidney and I am on a low protein diet. So now I eat carbs because I get so hungry. And you say that it’s the carbs that damages because of the insulin that is being used to balance out the sugar from the blood. I just texted my Dr, to day reminding him to look at my blood test, and he said I am stable , the creatives in my blood isn’t more than usual .....so that means thy always look to see the protein in the blood to see if you Re stable or if your kidneys has determinate ....now this is very new info for me. I don’t weigh my food anymore and I do not stick to portions , but I do control my proteins, and now 🤷🏼‍♀️ I will have to cut down on carbs. Witch by the way I have. Surtax limit on that also ....but I get very hungry specially at night .

[@emilyparkinson1219]

Thank you so much!! I shared this video with my mother-in-law who has stage 3 kidney disease & breast cancer. She just started radiation 2 weeks ago. Her "nutritionist" has her on basically a vegan diet full of carbs & sugars. I'm afraid she's just doing more damage by listening to these medical professionals.

[@Emkfry8020]

Emily Parkinson - Yes, it is doing more damage - sugar feeds cancer. (very sad what hospitals / nutritionists have people eat!)

[@GINGERALEBUBBLES]

My EGFR went from 112 to 124 in 14 months. (February 2020 and April 2021 blood test.) Eating a Ketogenic diet since 8/2019. First test I was eating ketogenic for 7 months already. My mom has diabities and late stage kidney failure on dialysis. Her EGFR is 16 😢

[@SleeplessinOC]

I’m so sorry to hear about your mom 😢. I know your comment was from over a year ago , I hope she’s made some miraculous turn around since then despite the odds. Were you ever diagnosed with CKD?

[@fredaulun3548]

i love Dr. Berry videos. Very specific and clear instructions and informations

[@christopherczajasager9030]

Very important.thank you, Dr.Berry

[@VlogginTherapy]

This video answered my question. I’m going to try this ketogenic diet for the first time because I been trying the low carb diet off and on and it’s no longer helping me. I either eat less carbs and I’m still hungry or eat too much.

[@1americandog373]

I have just been diagnosed stage four CKD,I'm not diabetic but I have high blood pressure and I am trying figure it out. 63 years old please send me solid info if you have the time. Thanks to all

[@patvb3243]

Hi Dr Berry, I'm 52, had a waist/hight ratio well over 0.6, and went keto 8 weeks ago; have now lost about 10 Kg (22 lbs) and feeling great. This is in great part thanks to you and your videos, that taught and encouraged me. So, thank you!!! And I have a request: could you do a video to inform us all of the possible risks/limitations of someone starting keto after bariatric surgery (possibly involving complete stomach removal)? Thank you!

[@kalamitejane]

You have finally made a video that I desperately needed. Thank you

[@francesthompson1324]

We now have two centers in our small city of no more than 2500-3500 people. I have tried to reduce my allergy medicine because of the kidney damage fear.

[@richardmathews8250]

Dr Berry, could you please address salt consumption with compromised kidneys, the "advice" is to restrict salt. thank you.

[@twinklestar4814]

Hi Dr. Berry. I'm new to your channel. You make sense. I've been back and forth on the Ketogenic diet. Which is making me crazy. I really want to do this right. I'm 140 lbs over weight. I have leaky gut issues. And fibromyalgia in my legs. I'm 68 yrs young. When I was in my early 50s, I was healthy and on a, love my self journey. Then I got in a bad relationship and I'm where at now. The first week of the keto diet, my blood sugar went from 132 to 111. That yeast smell left my body. But I was influenced my others. And was yoyoing all over the place. I truly want to get serious about the keto diet. I've been on Dr Eric Bergs diet. He has a book called, " Get healthy to lose weight" My body is carb resistant . If I eat one sandwich, my feet burn in 15 minutes after I eat any carbs. Do you have a suggestion for my physical problems. I just want to get it right this time. Love your honesty.

[@Emkfry8020]

Twinkle Star - Just start on the Keto journey and keep learning about how to feed yourself properly. Maybe you eventually start intermittent fasting. Good luck

[@DJohnsonappraiser4laproperty]

Would sure like some insight as to a reason how a 56 year old male, 155 lbs, with BP 128/82 on Keto could have Total Cholesterol of 223, HDL 35, Triglycerides 83 and LDL 169. Insulin is 3.0 uIU/ml, A1c is 5.4. Also, blood lipo-protiens and sub-fractions are all in the "red" high risk category.

[@DRMath]

Very valuable information!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@cristinatee1732]

Dr. Berry Im so happy to have found your channel. Your a very knowledgeable doctor. I’m a 58 yr old female who is just starting menopause. I take Atenolol to control my HBP. This drug does help but it leaves me very tired, fatigued & I believe it’s causing me so much muscle pain & stiffness I sometimes feel like I’m a 1000 yrs old..but I’m afraid to try any other drugs for hypertension. I’m 5’3” and obese. I weigh 217lbs. I’m wanting to try the Keto way of eating to improve my health & lose this nasty weight. I’ve also had 2 separate bouts w/kidney stones in the last 8 yrs & am hearing that Keto may encourage kidney stones. Would you advise me to still try it? And what, if anything can I do to modify the (Keto) diet so I don’t get any stones again? Thank you Dr. Berry.

[@jenjabba6210]

Go keto! Dump all carbs! I did and My blood pressure immediately stated to correct! No more meds for me, and by the way, you've been going through menopause for a long time. 😂 welcome to the club!

[@cristinatee1732]

ʝɛռ ʝǟɮɮǟ my dear I just started menopause in August of this year. My last period was in June. So I’ve actually haven’t gone thru it very long.😆

[@pamelap.123]

Christina, I am 62, 5'5" and was 263 lbs. on 1/27/19. I took my own BP and it was 191/91, despite 12.5 mg. Hydrochlorothiazide. I immediately started keto/intermittent fasting. As of 3/6/19 I have lost 18 lbs. BP started descending after about 2 weeks and is now just slightly elevated. I've had 2 bouts with kidney stones in the past, but after 5 weeks on keto have not had problems. I realize it may happen, but I'd rather avoid a stroke than a stone at this point! If your stones were Calcium oxalate you can try avoiding foods high in oxalate such as spinach, nuts (Google it) etc. Problem is, we rarely get our stones analyzed for the composition.

[@marymulder5772]

Pamela P. '

[@marymulder5772]

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[@russellrobinson505]

Thanks for the encouragement to proceed with the keto diet! It has really helped me with my train wreck of problems!

[@kandiceblu1]

They tell you after the damage is done to eat low protein ....sodas and sugar are the culprits !

[@justmyopinion9883]

Thank you, Dr. Berry. I wish I could be your real life patient.

[@JAM-hw7rh]

Just My Opinion...I do, too!!!!

[@dm1969able]

It's alot of the medication that's prescribed to alot of ppl that has kidney failure as a side affect.

[@jettemoraga4556]

thanks for all the life changing advice dr berry, god bless you

[@55karenina]

Thank you doc.,means a lot to us

[@yaojaden3954]

Thank you, Dr. Berry! For a CKD patient who is spilling protein in the urine, can he still eat as much protein as normal people? Would the spilt protein cause damage to the kidneys? Doctors suggest to control the protein in urine below 0.3 g/day.

[@djsherrard8904]

Another great video. Thank you!

[@helenahayes6150]

my kidney damage is being caused by these new white dental materials that are used to make dental crowns. Unfortunately, I dont have the money to have them replaced, and if I did, I dont know what to replace them with that wouldnt cause the same damage. however, I have found other people on the net who advised me that if I cut out carbs, the symptoms can be largely reduced. I did this, and it has helped.

[@louisedillon6797]

Two centers just opened here in our small town across the street from each other. I think fast food causes the problem.

[@dawncarrasco8320]

Totally agree since carbs and grains are what raise insulin

[@Candy-py4pf]

great information. Very much appreciated

[@rockolee]

thank you Dr. Berry!

[@sharonrosiakhurst7855]

Thanks Dr. Berry, I am going to go through all your videos and educate myself and start KETO.

[@lemonspica]

I needed this information just in time. Thank you!

[@beatrizkessler1186]

Thanks so much for important information

[@adahmarilao308]

Hi! I am 36y/o with CKD stage 3B with eGFR 38 I am hypokalemic for 16yrs that is why I developed CKD. I dont have high cholesterol, no high blood pressure, no history of diabetes, potassium is always in 2.5. Can I do keto?

[@statman298]

Please update thank you. We have similar case too. I don't have high cholesterol not diabetic and no high blood pressure. But I'm feeling I have problem in my kidney. Let's update each other. Thanks.

[@haperman1]

What do you think of the keto diet in polycystic kidneys? Thanks for your answer.

[@56nomadman]

HOWDY !! What is the BEST BOOK to get for the KETO Diet best for kidney issue? I'm in stage 3.......... Thanks !!

[@lanz1939]

You’re looking younger dr. Berry. Again ! 😂👍 excellent info, thank you. Telling your message here in Europe.

[@Kh-zf1kd]

Thanks you so much.

[@benny7221]

Dr. Berry thank you very much for all your infos. Love to listen to you. What is your opinion on the "anabolic diet", where you are refilling your glycogen in the muscles once a week with very high carbs. Is this procedeure a health risk?

[@kirstybromley3355]

Hiya Doc! This was one of the most informative and straightforward videos on health and keto that I've watched. You cut thru the crap and deliver the info...thank you so very much! Lots of love from Canada-and Keto Kirsty....