The #1 Nutrient Deficiency in High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

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Learn about one of the top causes of hypertension and how one important mineral can help.
0:00 Introduction: Essential hypertension
0:32 What is high blood pressure?
1:11 What causes hypertension?
2:29 Potassium and heart health
4:04 Best sources of potassium
5:08 How to lower blood pressure naturally
In this video, we’re going to take a look at hypertension. Ninety percent of all hypertension is considered essential hypertension. This means the cause is unknown. Anti-hypertensive medication is one of the most prescribed medicines in the world.
Normal blood pressure is 120/80. Research suggests a strong relationship between potassium deficiency and high blood pressure. Many people are deficient in potassium because the requirements are so high-4700 mg daily.
You need about half as much sodium as potassium, but many people consume three times as much sodium as potassium!
Potassium directly controls the tone of the vascular system. This directly affects blood pressure. Potassium also supports the endothelial layer of the arteries and helps improve insulin resistance.
Potassium supplements often only contain 99 mg of potassium, which is incredibly low considering how much potassium you actually need.
You can get potassium from salad, but you must consume around 7 to 10 cups daily. This also provides magnesium. The combination of potassium and magnesium can help reduce high blood pressure.
Diets high in carbs and sugar cause you to lose potassium. Adrenaline and cortisol deplete potassium as well.
To support healthy blood pressure levels, try increasing your salad intake. You can also look for a high-quality electrolyte powder that's high in potassium.
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this explains why potassium is the best mineral for lowering blood pressure naturally. I’ll see you in the next video.

[@ChrissieSM]

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Dr.Eckbert has that bad 🤦🏽‍♂️

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[@tbascoebuzz4782]

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[@willbee6785]

Absolutely. That’s why he’s worth listening to.

[@claub5438]

yeah most those other youtubers just like to hear themselves talk 🙄

[@glw5166]

I have high blood pressure and my potassium was low after being put on new blood pressure. My doctor said that low potassium was actually bad for my kidneys and told me to eat a banana and some dried apricots to up my potassium. I ate a banana a day and a handful of dried apricots and within two weeks my potassium returned to normal levels. Now I eat a banana a day and munch on apricots as well as eating the salads and a Mediterranean diet. My doctor feels confident that I will be able to get off of high blood meds if I start exercising regularly and drop some pounds. I'm glad that I have a doctor who is focused on reducing and removing meds vs increasing and keeping me on them for life.

[@jaycarver4886]

Be careful with those bananas and dried apricots, they may greatly increase your blood sugar and insulin levels.

[@user-hd9gu6iw6l]

Was your potassium low before starting blood pressure medication or after starting the same medication? What was your sodium level then? In some adrenal disorders sodium is high but potassium is low and the treatment protocol is different in such cases.

[@glw5166]

@@user-hd9gu6iw6l CBC labs were normal and only my potassium dropped once I was put on a higher dose of chlorithalidone. Once I ate certain foods within a two week period my potassium went up to normal levels. I'm losing weight and my doctor believes that losing the weight and exercising with other lifestyle changes will get me off of the meds. I gained a lot during COVID and I'm finding it a challenge to really put in the effort to lose weight and get active. It's on me,.

[@johnmausteller]

4700 mg potassium, daily ; minimum

[@glw5166]

@@user-hd9gu6iw6l I hope this isn't a duplicate reply because it appears that my initial reply didn't post. All labs were normal before and my potassium is the only thing that dropped with the new BP med.

[@007mareks]

2 liters of organic coconut water gets you 80% (3,760 mg) of your daily potassium requirements. You also get 48% (192mg) of your magnesium. I get mine at Costco. 120cal per liter or 240 cal for 2 liters. Thank me by giving this a like.

[@dynomitenash8970]

You're ABSOLUTELY correct! I have to take 1500mg of potassium because mine was so low I swear my heart was about to stop. I drink 16oz of coconut water as well as a pre-made protein shake with 800mgs of potassium. I refuse to eat bananas because of the sugar so I use avocados and get my "good" fats in too.

[@bajamaliknindza440]

idk where yall live, but in my place coconut water is too expensive

[@3333falcon]

A doctor told me that my blood pressure was pretty high and then my potassium levels were high, that made me shy away from it. Should I continue to take potassium if so?

[@WordAboveAll]

Cream of tartar from grapes. Mega K@@dynomitenash8970

[@WordAboveAll]

I have heard numerous alternative docs says most people with HBP are magnesium deficient. @@3333falcon

[@ginafumi3010]

Nothing like the truth! Went to drs and they’re not interested getting to root of problem just prescribing junk. I took myself off and started listening to REAL DRS!!!!❤ Ty Dr Berg!

[@whoknows8223]

He rather wants to keep you as a patient

[@rayo1371]

please post your progress .. good luck

[@Drberg]

Happy to share videos that can help you all.

[@Awf.lately]

I felt the same way. I ask questions no answer and I’m like well there has to be some cause… i didn’t always have a high bp. And no one in my family has it. Of course no answer. So i started doing research on my own. Not once did they ever say if you’re nutrient deficient it can cause HBP.

[@intelin123]

There are evil drs and good drs. The evil ones work at hospitals and the good ones go on yoitube but they are trying to ban youtube

[@paulfitzpatrick6202]

Im 67 yrs old. I have your electrolyte powder. My GP died, I ran out of BP meds, I started watching your podcast, I went. From 195 to 155lbs and my BP is like 135-145 over 80.

[@mramos6719]

Where did you purchase electrolyte powder?

[@soniasias6226]

​@@mramos6719Good Dr. bergs vitamins. He sells an electrolyte powder.

[@Herbhead369]

@@mramos6719from Dr bergs site

[@kyrieeleison1905]

@@mramos6719 yes i would like to know what power and where from?

[@TheRMD2]

Me too

[@a.williams10]

This is great insightful video, Dr Berg. Natural rich sources of Potassium (K) are in spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, avocados, beet greens, leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, nuts, dairy, fish and eggs. Also it's important to point out that drinking excessive amounts of water may deplete potassium as well. Thank you 🙏🏻❤

[@DeniseUsesLogic]

WATER! It’s a life saver for us!!!!!

[@a.williams10]

@@DeniseUsesLogic water is essential for all living beings indeed, nobody is denying that fact.

[@pat4005]

And drinking water without electrolytes can add to that problem. I also think that so many people now drink bottled water, that is filtered and / or never had the necessary minerals in the first place! The bulk of the people living in the cities are most likely drinking bottled water, and if they are drinking city water, it going to be processed through the city's system and get stripped of any relevant minerals it may have had.

[@DeniseUsesLogic]

@@a.williams10I was actually referring to people with HBP. A lot of us could be on less meds if we only drank enough water. I don’t think I had said anyone was denying anything? Please go away, I can sense your ugly attitude. Go in peace ❤

[@aidabarreto9299]

Yes you right, but she said "excessive" water drinking

[@Adam.79]

Had high blood pressure was put on a couple meds with side effects. Last one was Lisinopril... That made me have too much potassium. Doctor was about to switch meds again. Started eating clean and working out. Down 50 lbs and no more meds!

[@DS-nq9ii]

So true. Dr Berg I don’t know if you are aware of this but you are a national treasure for the information on health that you share with millions of if not billions of people around the world. We need you because you tell us what conventional medicine doesn’t. You go DEEP and when someone is suffering they need real help and that’s what you give them. You are like a Mother Theresa in that you provide healing information to humanity. On behalf of those lives that you’ve touched over the years thank you with much gratitude!!! Please don’t stop what you are doing. You should be nominated to receive a reward to recognize your achievements in bettering society.

[@WordAboveAll]

dont make me gag!

[@edy3569]

The no. 1 reason why people are so deficient in K today and have high blood pressure is sugar and starches consumption. My dad (71 years old) was for over 10 years on HBP medication. Completely ineffective, treating the symptom not the root cause. Of course doctors told him "It comes with aging, nothing you can do about it". I introduced him to keto, through dr Berg, Eckberg and others videos - problem solved in 2 weeks. Ever since, he doesn't need any medication and his BP is average 117/75. And that's stable blood pressure, for years. Keto also solved other health problems for him, but that's another topic.

[@pgcfriend]

I'm a few years younger than your dad. I was diagnosed with HBP in October 2018. Thankfully, our nurse practitioner isn't like most doctors. When I told him that I would not be taking that water pill the rest of my life, he smiled at me. I started watching Dr. Berg and another MD the first week of May 2019 and started strict Keto with my husband. Within three weeks, 15 pounds of fluid went down the toilet. My pressure was normal. I had run out of the medication a few days before seeing the NP. Pressure normal. He said that if my pressure is normal for another week, that he'd take me off the medication. I haven't needed the medication since then.

[@nay6727]

Magnesium glycinate..

[@OCISupport-yj5bd]

2 weeks? Cmon!

[@edy3569]

@@OCISupport-yj5bd Yep, he monitored his blood pressure daily. He also never ate junk food, candies etc, just lots of bread, potatoes which are supposedly "healthy". When the excess water is flushed out - which happens in keto first - in 1-2 weeks - there's no more extra water in the blood which caused the high blood pressure. Believe what you will, but that's how it was.

[@WordAboveAll]

My dad is 77 and can deadlift almost 400 lbs. He eats about a loaf of bread a week and oatmeal every morning. Takes no meds. At least i was finally able to talk him into eating organic bread.

[@judymay903]

I am 83 years old & counting. I have been doing this kind of diet most of my life. I know this information. I do lack in the exercise, but I’m not a couch potato. I have lots of interests that keep me moving. I still have high blood pressure. It came on me suddenly just 6 months ago. I ended up in the emergency room for the 1st time in my life with nausea (not the throwing up kind) that made me sick all over. I had no idea what was happening to me. It took 3 emergency room visits & several doctor visits before I got any medicine, even tho my pressure was anywhere from 169 to as much as 219. ( dystolic was never out of control) My BP was jumping all over the place. No one could understand why I felt so yucky!! No one knew what to do for me. I do not like taking drugs but I was also afraid not to do ‘something’ for fear of a stroke or heart attack. I do know a few people that are on blood pressure meds & they seem to be doing fine. They didn’t even know they had HBP, til their doctor told them. Well, I finally figured out ‘the cause’ of my HBP!! And……very, very few doctors, or even these doctors that know that drugs are not the answer to curing it, are addressing this. In my case it’s STRESS!!! With my faith in God, I’ve handled stress relatively well all my life, but for the last 3 years I’ve been under a ‘new’ family stress. I was hoping things would get better with time, but that’s not happening. God & I are still working on it. I’m praying that when this problem gets solved I can get off these ‘cotton-pickin’ drugs!

[@user-hd9gu6iw6l]

Some breathing exercise may help you in lowering BP in such situations. Stay healthy.

[@salauerman7082]

I’m there with you! My doctor saw me only an hour after a family member went off on me, ignorantly uninformed, but unwilling to listen to reason either. No contact has helped greatly… God worked in that situation, almost two years now.

[@sherriianiro747]

I'm a firm believer in counseling where you can learn how to recognize and control your stress by your thoughts. I had a similar situation and once I learned how to handle my emotions and reactions to things I was back to normal. Everyone needs help sometime and you're never too old to learn!

[@sharon94503]

My mother's Cardiologist had a hunch as to why she had high bp even with meds; ordered a angiogram and discovered that she did NOT have atherosclerosis in the traditional sense, BUT what she DID have was KIDNEY STENOSIS of 60% on the right side and 40% on the left. When the kidneys are starved of blood, signals are sent to increase supply and increases blood pressure. Stents placed, she went from 145/85 to an average of 120/80.

[@mega408]

Lucky. I bet most doctors wouldn’t bother testing.

[@harrykimerdman2659]

Interesting.

[@strangerthings88]

Do you know what test discovered it?

[@Vidyasagarbb]

wow. This is pathbreaking information. Can you talk more about it. How to discover & test kidney stenosis?

[@Vidyasagarbb]

wow. This is pathbreaking information. Can you talk more about it. How to discover & test kedney stenosis?

[@kitchen1901]

I’ve been dealing with palpitations, one day during prayer I heard potassium….I take it now, it helps.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

divine guidance!

[@timm285]

See a cardiologist

[@RT-qz5ci]

Same! I second adding magnesium

[@teresamexico309]

@@timm285 That is the best option, getting a diagnosis and then proceed accordingly.

[@lesliemartinez143]

He is Jehovah Rapha…the God that heals. When I prayed Father said to drink cucumber juice as well. I’m so grateful for Dr. Berg walking in his calling to educate and help heal. May God cause Dr. Berg’s platform to grow even larger❤️

[@janistwilley6645]

I’m crying watching a few of your videos. I don’t want to take pills for this; I reversed the effects of diabetes 14 years ago with diet I figured out. But this high bp has had me down and confused. I lost my good job over 3 years ago so now I cannot afford to get insurance, hence, no doctor to tell me what is wrong. Your video popped up outta nowhere like the Lord put there for me to see. Thank you for your Free advice!

[@cherylr443]

I did just that in early February. I increased the amount of dark leafy greens I ate each day by consuming multiple salads per day and my BP dropped nicely into normal range.

[@rebecca55371]

Your comment was perfectly timed. I just heard him say to increase your potassium and then read your comment.

[@annecull4853]

5:42 ​@@rebecca55371

[@bertchiu9265]

Excellent info Dr Berg!! Who woulda thought!! 🥴 In fact I just read that avocados 🥑 are the TOP food source for potassium - and I eat at least one per day - occasionally two! We always stock up on avocados every trip to Costco, and once they just BARELY get ripe they are placed into the vegetable compartment of our refrigerator to slow the ripening process allowing them to be eaten over the course of the next week or even two! 👍 From Healthline - Avocados are packed with nutrients, and one avocado provides roughly 15% of your daily potassium needs. They’re also rich in vitamin K and folate.

[@Drberg]

Glad you like the info shared here. Thanks for watching!

[@bertchiu9265]

@@Drberg been watching since PRE-COVID … you ROCK Sir Eric!! 🤩

[@darrenrubendall3020]

Love avocados. I am also taking beet root powder which is rich in potassium

[@foresttemple1380]

I had some BP medicine. .then I ran out of it..I got some rad headache I couldn't shake with anything & I didn't know Y. I went to a hospital after two months of this put on an IV my BP was so high..they kept me on that for 11 hours as it wasn't coming down ..from 3:00 p m. Till 2:00 a.m. then had me leave ..with some pill scrip but nothing was open at that hour .I was very distraught

[@JoeJ-8282]

Avocados are awesome and delicious, at least at their PRIME ripeness point, which only lasts for a few short days, literally... Unless, (and this is an addition to what you said about putting them in the vegetable drawer of your fridge), (avocados are actually a tropical FRUIT, BTW!), but anyway, an even MORE effective way to keep avocados for a long time in the refrigerator is when they're just about ripe enough to use, right before then place them into a jar and completely submerge them in filtered water and tightly seal the top of the jar, then place that sealed jar with the water and avocado(s) in it into the fridge, on ANY shelf that's convenient, and the avocado(s) that are completely submerged in the clean water this way will keep for many weeks without spoiling, or getting too ripe to use! The key points are to make sure the avocados stay completely submerged so that NO AIR can get to them, that you always use filtered water, NOT just straight out of the tap, AND that you always thoroughly wash the outsides of the avocados BEFORE placing them into the water in the jar. Try it, it really works!

[@verlinbrumley1841]

dr berg always cutting out the unnecessary words and getting straight to the meat left on the bones thank you!

[@beckycarter4051]

We need more Doctors like you.

[@itr1794]

Urgently.

[@josephreilman8527]

Coconut water has helped me bridge the gap MASSIVELY. Being an avid cyclist is almost impossible to fuel for.

[@vickigonya9432]

My blood pressure was crazy high!!! 259/110 And wildly fluctuating because of taking ALEVE. I quit taking it, added more potassium, D3 and K2 mek7, next day 144/80 , within a week 138/80, then week 2 130/70, week 3-4 120/70 back to normal, been there for a year!! When it was so high the pharmacist at Publix pharmacy blood pressure kiosk tried to send me to a hospital--- NOPE wasnt risking getting the jab!! I googled Dr Berg , did what he said and was perfectly fine!!!! ❤ L💝VE DR BERG!!! THANK YOU- my dr wanted to prescribe blood pressue meds, and diabetes meds. I refused both!!! A1C was 5 on my blood test. I told her not to write it because I wont fill it nor will I take it. No big pharma meds for me!!

[@user-hd9gu6iw6l]

ALEVE contains Naproxane which is used for pain and inflammation. I can understand why you were using it. Again which diet are you following now.

[@psisavath]

What are supplement dosages and frequency?

[@kathleenking47]

4:54 We didnt have to go back that far Just, the 19th century 🙂 Making food easily available, made sure, we wouldn't starve However, nany fasted, not knowing it The mistake then, was being around nasty air, and smoking

[@chosenandblessed9040]

Did you take a potassium supplement

[@thelocdvegan6770]

Aleve will raise your blood pressure. If your bp was 259 you were in hypertensive crisis. Hope its better now that youre off the Aleve. Not sure what ‘jab’ you refer to.

[@MrOogats]

My blood pressure became constantly high 145/105 so I decided to eat only vegetables for a week. After 5 days it went way down back to normal 125/82

[@strangerthings88]

Any seasoning on the veggies,”?

[@MrOogats]

@@strangerthings88 A little salt. But I enjoy without any seasoning too

[@denisemartin3603]

So now what? How's your diet?

[@MrOogats]

@@denisemartin3603 Broccoli and cannelini beans . Minestrone. A lot of vegetable dishes. My family are of Italian origin so I tend to eat the better choice for me of Italian dishes. My blood pressure has come down and it's much better now. But sometimes I'm naughty and eat the wrong stuff.

[@denisemartin3603]

@@MrOogats good for you. Im going to try veggies salads for a week

[@sarasmith7018]

I was rushed to the ER in Dec '23 with intense gut pain following 2 months of bowel distress. A few days prior to the ER visit, I began vomiting after eating. When the pain had me screaming, I thought I had a ruptured bowel. IV drawn blood tests & a CT scan revealed very low potassium level, despite a decade on 4/day potassium tablets, but no blocked or ruptured gut. 2 units of potassium via IV, more tests, then drank oral potassium solution. My gut pain was gone nearly instantly. 9 hrs in the ER, and a $9,200 invoice...all due to low potassium. Geesh! I'm now on a daily liquid potassium chloride Rx which I add to OJ or pineapple juice to make it palatable.

[@jasondanek3667]

Can you provide a link of your potassium supplement? Thanks

[@salauerman7082]

Were you not absorbing the potassium from the tablets?

[@sarasmith7018]

@@jasondanek3667 It's not available OTC. My doc wrote the Rx & Walmart had to special order it.

[@sarasmith7018]

@@salauerman7082 Apparently not. I was taking Spring Valley potassium gluconate 99 mg, 4 tablets per day. But I've heard that you need 4,700 mg per day (preferably via foods eaten). Due to my lymphocytic colitis & diuretic meds, I was losing a lot of nutrients before they could be absorbed. The doc wrote an Rx for potassium chloride 20% solution & instructed me to take 15 mL (approx 1 Tbsp) per day. It tastes very salty, so I mix it with 8 oz of pineapple juice to make it tolerable. Follow-up blood test 4 weeks after starting it revealed my potassium level is in the middle of normal range, so it must be the right dosage for me. Better yet, all that intense gut pain was gone the day after I got the IV @ the ER and thankfully hasn't come back.

[@WordAboveAll]

Cream of tartar from grapes

[@helpinyerdasellavon]

Understanding the dynamics behind how human body works is fundamental. Love how you explain everything so clear and straight on point, Dr Berg. Thank you ❤

[@Drberg]

I'm glad you liked this post.

[@Dee-zs1qt]

TIL high blood pressure is often caused by low potassium, and that blood pressure meds are potassium blockers, and that Dr. Berg feels it's the ratio of sodium to potassium in a person's blood that is more important. Having high sodium requires more potassium to offset it, to prevent the sodium from raising blood pressure. When you intake less sodium, your potassium/sodium level ratio improves. Potassium protects the kidneys, except in stage 4 or above kidney disease.

[@apostlelshelly9900]

My bp has never been high and i've never taken any hbp meds. However about a week ago i decided to take my blood pressure....it was 154/68. I also realize the i was eating too much salt. So I decided to go cold turkey. I went 1 whole day drinking plenty of water and without putting anything that was salty or anything that had salt in on my food (straight bland). The next day I checked my blood pressure and it was 128/70. So I decided to let go of the salt. That was 3 weeks ago. I also found out after cutting the salt my appetite decreased. And i started back walking 30 mins a day and little not much musle training. Thank you for the info. John 14:6

[@user-vg8ez9cu6u]

Yes, salt is a problem. I will try this, too. God bless you.

[@yassineb6563]

Thank you Sir. You are helping millions fix their diet and get healthier. God bless you.

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@prakki1434]

Doc you are a gift to the world huge respect from India

[@craigphillips6308]

This video is so true. I lowered my blood pressure to the normal range in two days taking 2000mg of potassium a day (ten 99mg tablets morning and night), and getting the rest through my diet. It absolutely worked. Makes me wonder why doctors are so hesitant to recommend potassium supplements for high blood pressure, and also why they keep the supplements at such a low dose?

[@tiffanyburson2106]

Wow! Thanks! I will try this since I’m only taking a low dose blood pressure med

[@HPNO300]

Which brand of potassium tablets did you go with?

[@chukwuemerie]

Potassium in high doses can destroy the kidney.

[@WordAboveAll]

cream of tartar@@HPNO300

[@jhubbard7256]

…doctors don’t recommend potassium Supplements because you can quickly overdo potassium in supplement form and end up in the ER (or dead). If you are consuming supplements, it is extremely urgent that you frequently check your potassium levels!

[@joylightin-AlKimmy]

I can't love this doctor more than I already do. I absolutely love his videos!!!!

[@vittoriomaximum6548]

One of your best videos. Thanks!

[@WilliamFluery]

I eat a large popcorn sized bowl of salad everyday. I recently weighed it and it was nearly 3 lbs. It’s a raw, multi-vegetable salad consisting of 8oz of leafy greens, hand full of baby carrots, 4 portobello mushrooms, 6 shaven brussel sprouts, 1 cup broccoli tops, 2 miniature cucumbers, 1/2 cup of raw onion, 1 cup bell pepper, 1/3 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup of sauerkraut, 1/4 cup kimchi, 3 pickle wedges, salt, pepper, garlic powder, EV olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Then I eat 85 - 100g of protein (beef, salmon, sardines, and/or eggs). This makes my one meal a day. I drink 2 cups of coffee in the morning and then drink 2-3 liters of filtered water with 3 scoops of Dr Berg’s Electrolyte Powder. I also walk 8-9 miles every other day. The powder alone gives me 3,000 mg of potassium and I know the salad gives me plenty of potassium to reach 4,700.

[@mariawelling4194]

Awesome

[@FierceWarriorForChrist]

awesome routine ,very healthy ! what benefits have you noticed overtime sticking to that diet ?

[@timm285]

That’s a lot of chewing. Why not cook some of the vegetables? Blanching or lightly sautéing them with garlic, will break down the cell walls and make the nutrients more bioavailable. Most of what you are eating gets crapped out in the toilet and your body isn’t absorbing a lot of nutrition from the raw vegetables

[@jetjaguar5200]

Hey that's all great but check out how paul stammets the mushroom expert talks about portabella mushrooms! They're such a big industry that it's kept info, but they are poison! Unless cooked to a perfect point. Scout out a healthy mushroom! 🍄

[@teresamexico309]

@@timm285 I could not chew that much, I get tired of eating.

[@adamotak5145]

Love your new video style @Dr Eric!

[@MisterDevos]

Thanks Doc 🙏 I’ve lost 20 pounds this year and lowered my BP thanks to your videos 😊

[@Drberg]

Most welcome!

[@Drberg]

Great job! Keep it up!

[@Solarlube]

Dr. Berg, your video's are ALWAYS timely for me, Thank you so very much!

[@meganmathewson6727]

Thank you, Dr. Berg. Please don't stop your videos. You are helping so many people.

[@Drberg]

Surely

[@Dana_Swan_711]

You cured my High Blood Pressure !! THANK YOU !! This was the finishing touch to my daily supplements stack = 4 Potassium Citarate, 2 Magnesium Glycinate, 1 Calcium Citrate, 1 Zinc, 1 Selenium, 1 iron and 1 copper, adding more Sea Salt to my food PLUS my normal vaious supplemets, Healthy diet and 16/8 intermittant fasting + workouts. This was the GOLDEN RATIOS (of those Minerals) that instantly fixed my high blood pressure. I am 74 and my resting blood pressure now is about 115/71 the majority of the time. THANK FOR YOUR FANTASTIC RESEACH AND SAGE ADVISE !!

[@olasupoadaranijo4661]

Do you mind mentioning the brand of these supplements you take ?.. thank you .

[@maryintx4409]

I recently learned (Dr. Nathan Bryan) that nitric oxide deficiency also plays a role in high blood pressure. Thank you for this informative video

[@theancientsancients1769]

Yes, my dad who passed away had extremely high blood pressure issues and when he took a product that naturally increased Nitric oxide called VasqFlow his blood pressure went down even without medication

[@BrensBoutique]

@@theancientsancients1769 Did the supplement have anything to do with his passing though?😬Genuinely curious as I am looking into taking this.

[@strangerthings88]

NEO 40 is great for that

[@ivylagrone8632]

How does someone increase nitric oxide?

[@theancientsancients1769]

@@BrensBoutique Nope ! Totally unrelated, he was murdered. I hope you feel good about yourself now? Talking in a sadistic way to people you don't know hiding behind a screen. Shame on you

[@thuywu2304]

It's really useful and informative topic.Thank you so much Doctor Berg ❤

[@rajeshkumara.r4183]

Hai sir, i had hypetension 150/90, i started 2 meals a day, fruits in morning 8 or 9 am, then meals between 1 to 2 pm. Then only water for 18 hrs. This is the third month of IF now my bp is below 110/70.

[@goldagraceline6633]

It's should be 120/80 ,not below than that.

[@thelocdvegan6770]

Lower is better. AHA is recommending below 120/80

[@carlabalash7813]

I wouldn't trust what the AHA says. It is all controlled Rockefeller medicine.

[@dave1728]

Wow...imagine that. An informational video that doesn't waterboard you with propaganda and useless info for 10 min, before getting even an ounce of good info. Thank you for this! A clear solution that anyone can easily follow and benefit from. Mark this day!

[@saudademoods8926]

Yep learned this 6 months ago..and increasing potassium has a had a definite positive impact on my blood pressure.

[@TheESMAT07]

I use your electrolyte powder after trying every other alternative because of the price. Absolutely worth it! 👌

[@Drberg]

I'm glad that you love it!

[@jeffsully4569]

I wish I could get it in Western Canada! The best electrolyte drink I can get has 400mg of potassium and it has a great effect. Btw, Thank You for content . I've been following since my type 2 diagnosis 7 years ago and it has changed my life! @@Drberg

[@malikaraissa5334]

@@Drberghi Dr I’m currently taking Your vitamins and the wheat grass juice powder for insulin résistance. can i add your electrolytes powder as potassium supplement as well please ?

[@speedracer6940]

Phenomenal information as usual, thank you Dr Berg

[@Drberg]

I'm glad you liked this post.

[@charlenelovett]

I have been carnivore for 15 months. In that time my blood pressure would drop from 130/80 to 110/70. It would drop for a week or so then go back up. Finally I clued in and started consuming 1/4 tsp / day of Nu salt ( potassium chloride) within 24 hours my blood pressure was 110/70. It has remained there for 1 month solid. I have to assume I was borderline low in potassium and this tweaking has corrected my blood pressure.

[@paulbeatty4859]

THANKS FOR THE GREAT INFO.

[@AarronS]

Amazing work Dr. Thank you.

[@Drberg]

You got it!

[@Jansje-Gruppen]

After so much struggles I now own a new house and my family is happy once again everything is finally falling into place!!

[@jamesrsweeney]

I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@Jansje-Gruppen]

Thanks to my co-worker (Alex) who suggested Ms Claudia Vecchi Nese .

[@Jansje-Gruppen]

She's a licensed broker in the states 🇺🇸

[@AllenaMedina]

It's great to see you guys talking about her; she changed the game for me.

[@AllenaMedina]

May God bless Ms Claudia Vecchi Nese services,she have changed thousands of lives globally.

[@vtown1364]

Great video i needed this

[@ls-kk4pq]

I love your videos, and this one is another home run!

[@juliochingaling5824]

Thank you Doc for another great video. Bless you.

[@Drberg]

You're welcome!

[@gracescott6265]

I will give you a score of 1000% right doctor. You are soooo Right!

[@Drberg]

I'm glad you liked this post.

[@hots4jc]

My mother has always had high blood pressure and so do I. I started doing some research because I didn’t want to be on meds. I found out that if I take Olive Leaf and Garlic vitamin supplements, my readings are SO much better than on blood pressure pills. At least 30 to 40 points.

[@nay6727]

Magnesium glycinate...works every time if don't have any other health issues

[@jonlanier_]

Well, I'm so glad to see real doctors not beholding to the drug companies coming out as saying that 120/80 is a ridiculous standard for the masses. Everyone's blood pressure is different. Especially for those who are older. 120/80 causes fainting problems in the elderly.

[@FilipinoRecipesbyAyeng]

Let me guess, potassium?

[@dimaknopf]

We've been watching Dr Berg for so long we've become doctors ourselves 😂

[@caro.caro.9578]

​@@dimaknopf So much so guessing has become diagnosing. 😅😅😅

[@fidelcatsro6948]

yes congratulations!

[@jacquesandrade814]

Yes, POTASSIUM from BANANAS 🍌 , COCOA 🥥 WATER, ORANGES 🍊, etc.! 😉

[@darkarpit]

thats why losartan works so wonderfully

[@hathor9409]

Thank u for everything mr berg ,thanks for the informations

[@lindas2243]

Wooow ❤ I was searching last night in your videos about this, and today morning you bring this gift to us. Thank you Dr. Berg, you are awesome😊

[@a.williams10]

Thank you, Dr Berg 🙏🏻❤

[@Drberg]

Most welcome!

[@UCONN_HUSKIES]

This runs deep in my family. The meds keep me at 122/80. My doctor says that's too much potassium why you doctors can't be on the same page? I could eat two avocados and that 1,400 of potassium by itself.

[@swimmingupstream5301]

@@rayo1371but they do profit by prescribing medication…. So both sides make quite a bit through the sale of different products.

[@curlysonthemove]

​@rayo1371 You do realize that Doctors make money off the prescriptions they prescribe...

[@DaaYay]

Go keto plus this advice in this video. I’m off my BP medication for good!! Yay! I finally found the right balance but definitely was going Keto first and supplementing with essential nutrients. I feel great all thanks to Dr Berg. My regular doctor was just always pushing more pills on me and I would just decline. No more pills and no more worry!

[@teresamexico309]

@@rayo1371 This Dr. is a Chiropractor but he has a team and they do research the topic and between eating well and taking some supplements vs taking pills that control de effect only (which are expensive and have side effects), I do choose the first. Regarding to the "regular" Drs I am sure they a re well intentioned but they miss the link Nutrition-diseases while Vets are way ahead of them. When someone takes a pet to the Vet, the first thing the Vet asks is what is he eating? :)

[@user-fe5lr9zt3y]

how did you get 122 /80?Every time toy take the reading it is different?

[@KieferGaming1]

Great info as always ❤

[@Drberg]

Thanks! Comments like these are super encouraging.

[@darlenemason563]

Thank you, Dr. Berg❤

[@mekman4]

Thank you and good morning.

[@Drberg]

Good morning. Most welcome!

[@marieloubert7229]

​@@Drberg hello, you mentioned the danger of potassium with people with kidney disease stage 4/5. What would you suggest to someone stage 5, with high blood levels of potassium (labs between 5 and 6) , and high blood pressure? Thank you!

[@darrennock6571]

My left arm blood pressure was 152 /88 my right arm was 132/88

[@michaelbaja1854]

Probably measured your right arm first. This may have caused a spike from the effort of moving the cuff along with squeezing the right side beforehand. The resting number stayed the same.

[@mattt7693]

Your right arm will always be lower. Left is higher because it’s closer to your heart.

[@edwardlewis1963]

Maybe you have clotting in your left arm from mean injection?

[@cecee3480]

I hate how it feels on my left arm. It gives me anxiety. So it probably makes it higher than your right arm. I have to test on my right arm and even get blood drawn on that side. It never feels right on the left side.

[@user-hd9gu6iw6l]

Left arm BP may be higher compared to right arm BP due anatomical variation of the origin of Subclavian Artery.

[@mareavoce1272]

Thanks Dr Berg - snappy & to the point! 🙏

[@rebeccaoprea9917]

This came right on time. I’ve been experiencing high blood pressure for the first time this year.

[@Drberg]

Glad to know that you liked this post!

[@nay6727]

Magnesium glycinate try it 2 a day for week. Will b amazing then can take less when u get to the pressure you need.

[@michaelmariana5886]

Hey Doc. will you please do a ranking video on the different types of potassium to supplement. Like you did with magnesium. Thanks for your time making these video.

[@travelguy1564]

This is really important! Thanks Michael!

[@astwas]

Idk how I could possibly eat 7-10 cups of salad/day, definitely need supplements

[@HandlewithcareVibes]

Thanks, as always

[@adarolon2513]

Thanks for sharing such important video. May God bless U in every step of ur life. 💕

[@Drberg]

Appreciate the well-wishes. Take care always!

[@BB-nc9vb]

Thank you Dr Berg. Please make a video on heart valves regurgitation, especially the tricuspid valve regurgitation.

[@Drberg]

Thank you for the video suggestion. I will add this to our video suggestion list for now. Thanks.

[@Lavender_Bee_]

Good morning Dr Berg! Can you maybe do a video of what you think about astigmatism and miopía?

[@Drberg]

Hi there. Thanks for the video suggestion.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

I went for myopia excimer laser keraptomy in 1999 as a 25yr old..no regrets till today! I was like using glasses 700degrees on each eye!

[@Lavender_Bee_]

@@fidelcatsro6948 wow! I always been afraid of getting surgery on my eyes but they say it’s an excellent procedure but then I also have astigmatism mostly in one eye so I’m not sure if there is something that can fix it at least a little.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@Lavender_Bee_ i still have sone astigma in my left eye though but still better than having to wear specs and lenses..technology couldve improved now, since my surgery 2 decades ago

[@karenwinkler3069]

I've heard several people say that at me.End up wearing glasses again and it can be worse to get more nigh more than the other I. Because you're cutting that muscle in the eye and you need that muscle. There are other holistic approaches to eye care.

[@marysh3840]

Thank you, Dear Dr. Berg.

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

Not even my doctor explains it this well. Thank you, Dr Berg! ❤

[@Drberg]

Glad you found them helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@helpinyerdasellavon]

Amazing video, Dr Berg. Potassium (K) is essential. Thank you 👍🏻💖

[@Drberg]

I'm glad you liked this post.

[@someguyinphoenix1876]

I’ve been on blood pressure meds since I was 33. I’m 57 now and can’t seem to get off the stuff. I exercise regularly but my diet needs work.

[@nay6727]

Magnesium glycinate is the key trust me

[@Tk-iz2ws]

You are what you eat.

[@user-lb6dh4xd9p]

Thank you for your sharing this ❤❤❤

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@user-se4jw5fv7j]

🎉🎉🎉DR BERG. People like you are this universe need🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Drberg]

Glad to be an inspiration.

[@Avengedsevenfoldrocks]

Thanks again for your life-saving advice Dr Berg. The office is looking good as well

[@Drberg]

Thank you for your comment. Wishing you good health!

[@akavelar9673]

Always great videos. So easy to understand. I checked coconut water as well, it has high amount of potassium.

[@etejan42]

My husband thought he might have gout, so i picked up some of your electrolyte, and he is doing that multiple times a day. I am interested to see if it also helps his blood pressure now!

[@katfen5]

Tart cherry juice will get rid of gout, at least it does for a friend of mine.

[@etejan42]

@@katfen5 we are already getting excellent results with the electrolyte! Thanks!

[@ljubicavujovic57]

Hvala DR Erik na divnim SAVJETIMA, pozdrav iz Herceg Novog

[@fredost1504]

That was helpful. Not.

[@jdprice3043]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@phyllismckenzie3996]

God bless you Dr berg

[@Drberg]

Thank you for the support!!

[@Stormy_Coyote]

About 8 years ago, I woke up one day and was having frequent heart palpitations, 11 in one (60) second period at one point. I read online that both potassium and magnesium help with heart rhythm, so I started looking for foods rich in those minerals and bought some black-strap molasses. I started taking several spoonfuls of it everyday and within a week or so, the palpitations went down significantly.

[@Tim-Foyle-Hatt]

That's very interesting. Didn't know much about molasses until reading your comment, (always nice to learn something new)! I think I'll give this a try.

[@user-ei9cd8jg1i]

Sugar is bad, stay away from that garbage and eat salad with homemade Italian dressing

[@Shubsru]

Never had blood pressure being too high until they changed the BP standards in 2017. In fact, looked at my BP in 1986 and saw by todays standard I should be no longer in 2024.

[@Icantevenstandit]

Wow that's a clear message..ty

[@georgevincent6728]

Great information and I respect all the contents of Dr. Eric Berg posts, God bless him. But what about CKD patients for whom Potassium is a threat. Can dialysis patients consume potassium as recommended in this video?

[@jhubbard7256]

…naturally occurring potassium in foods is usually the best source. Never use supplements without the supervision of a medical professional if your body is already compromised by CKD.

[@karabetpantzarian436]

!!! 🤗 ,thank You Dr Eric!

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@jlking8935]

Awesome information as always

[@Drberg]

I appreciate your comment and I'm glad you're enjoying my content!

[@foziakhalid1085]

May Allah SWT Bless you always dr berg

[@Rocco-nu1ui]

OMG Dr Berg. You explained to me why when I cut on my sodium by at least half. After 30 days, my Doc tells me to stop taking my BP meds. And I go to half of my insulin intake. Thank you

[@markothwriter]

avacados, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, prunes, apricots, etc. prune juice.

[@Tk-iz2ws]

Beet roots &/ beet juice Celery seeds Cinnamon Nutmeg Cream of tartar Berberine

[@yurimig253]

Many thanks for making a real change in people and there health... Dr. Berg. You need a medal for being awesome....

[@ivonespencer7933]

God bless you Dr. Berg. You are an angel of knowledge. ❤

[@short5stick]

Anxiety causes blood pressure. I just think about anxiety and it goes up 20 points. I watched it on a blood pressure scale. All mind control

[@cecee3480]

Or does high blood pressure cause anxiety? I’ve had issues with panic attacks my entire life. I’m a woman in my 30s who has never been overweight yet I struggle with high blood pressure. I have to take propranolol to help m. Anxiety medication also brings down my blood pressure. I think years of panic attacks has caused many of my problems. But doctors try to lie and act like mental health is not tied to physical health.

[@LovesJesus09876]

​@@cecee3480hey. I understand completely. Have you ever tried a magnesium complex? I found that to relax me from my chronic anxiety ..and I actually recently started drinking coconut water dor the potassium as well. God bless

[@bigmona2741]

Thank God sabe people don’t listen to randoms in the internet. There are babies with hypertension who know nothing of anxiety. I was one of them.

[@mariawelling4194]

Food is our medicine, Thank you, Dr. Berg for giving us a stella presentation!😊❤

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@dannygarcia7806]

Thank you for the great information. ❤

[@Drberg]

Thanks for your wonderful comment!

[@cloverlodge983]

thank you so much (!!!) for empowering us in body wellness awareness

[@WeAreAllOneNature]

2:47 to 3,36. ''...Potassium lowers adrenaline...need 4700mg K per day... improves insulin resistance.''

[@Boogiiie]

I been using habiscus tea from your vid way back

[@dmfaith]

Thank you, great information

[@Drberg]

You're welcome! Glad you found it useful!

[@bellathuy127]

Thank you so much Dr.Berg..❤️🌹

[@Drberg]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@Dr._Wan___PharmD]

I am totally dumbfounded on how our ancestors consumed 15000mg of K+ a day when foods were incredibly scarce. Hypertension can be prevented if we understand how to attack at the bottom of the problem. Being able to collect the right information and practice daily would be my advice.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

we need only 4700mg of Potassium per day

[@ResearchBasedCritic]

Because food back then was super dense in nutrients and organic.