The Best Diet for Familial Hypercholesterolemia

[@defenestrationfan]

My dad had high cholesterol and heart problems most of his adult life (along with a few heart attacks and a triple bypass). I blame the nutrition industry directly for his health woes. I can distinctly remember in the 60's we switched from butter to "oleo" margarine, ate everything low-fat - even cutting the fat from our meat etc. Yet it never did any good. He passed away from congestive heart failure. I was getting overweight and exercised and dieted and ran daily never seeing any improvement. A year-and-a-half ago switched to keto - lost 45 pounds in 3 months- my good and bad cholesterol evened out and a myriad of other physical ailments disappeared in a matter of weeks. It works! The health industry are at best incompetent and at worst compliant with an INDUSTRY bent on making money.

[@JWB671]

Did your dad have a weight problem?

[@defenestrationfan]

@@JWB671 No he didn't! Always slim and didn't gain weight until very late in life when my dumb sister fed him nothing but prefabricated food and ice cream. That accelerated his decline.

[@Samson-dn4eo]

do you just have high cholestrol or do you have Familial Hypercholesterolemia, there is a huge difference

[@helenevion5948]

So agreed. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@LizzieCamillo09]

They cannot build their industry if we people are all healthy

[@JDMStav]

This is me. I was put on statins from the age of 18 because of my family history. I stopped taking them about 10 years ago because I was convinced they were causing me more issues that they were stopping and my cholesterol levels were only slightly higher than the average anyway. Luckily, I had already found your channel a few years back too so I already do keto & fasting, I take Niacin as you've recommended it before and I take wheatgerm oil as my vitamin E supplement. Honestly, I've never been in better health than I am now and I'm 39. Just goes to show, you don't need to be an 'expert' to take in information and apply it to your own needs. Your videos have been a massive help to me. Keep up the great work Doc 👍

[@aravindp1862]

How has your LDL improved while on statins vs after quitting statins?

[@KETO_DIET]

Excellent True Story! That's criminal imho to put an 18 year old on Statins! Those S_O_B doctors know diet can improve things.

[@JDMStav]

@@aravindp1862 the statins made no difference. My levels were always pretty much the same. I haven't had them checked since stopping though as I have no interest in visiting my NHS GP. I also have a hereditary colitis issue that they couldn't even diagnose after 4 years of going back and forth and having tests etc despite my brother & father having the exact same issues... so I zero faith that they can do anything for me anymore. I look after my own health now and I'm doing better for it. I'm not concerned whatsoever about cholesterol levels. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@jackieburns5257]

What type/ brand of niacin

[@714boba2003]

How much dosage of niacin did you take?

[@jc10907Sealy]

I have FH and I could eat grass and it makes no difference. My LDL was 390 Total over 500. I did have to go on a Double dose of a PCSK9 Inhibitor as my only way to reduce in the face of heart and vascular disease. If cholesterol were the MAIN problem with heart disease I would already be dead. I’m 61. Statins did about kill me and affected my brain badly. So listen to this advice I’ve lived it. I’m working on low-carb diet and insulin resistance as best course of action. I also have high Lp(a) that does not get reduced with anything.

[@dannycbe949]

Do try Niacin, flush type..it really works to reduce Lp (a)

[@leonaedwards7104]

My understanding is lp(a) is caused by high triglycerides

[@juanitahardy8583]

My story too. Statins almost destroyed my brain.

[@ramonagaibor1898]

Ty for sharing 😊

[@deplorablecbblock1080]

I take Repatha and zetia because I can’t do statins. Also I eat more plant based now, and my LDL was 64.

[@Joeainthere73]

My PCP started caring for me in 2008. I had a 73 GFA at that point. Within 18 months he managed to destroy my kidneys with crestor to the tune of getting my GFR down to 42. He lowered my cholesterol from 160 to under 100 at the cost of catastrophic kidney function loss to me. We argued about it and he denied statins were the cause of the catastrophic kidney function reduction. I decided to ignore him and have stopped all statins ever since. The result was that my kidney function slowly increased from 42 back up to 59 but that took 7 years. I may have FH. I have rare AB+ blood (2% of population) so that may be a factor. To his surprise, I chose to risk dying from a heart attack over being on dialysis by my mid fifties. All I really needed to be told was to stop all sugar!!!

[@katemiller7874]

Yes David. Crestor is so bad for the kidneys. My pcp did the same thing to me My kidney Dr. Freaked. Emailed her. She still didn’t believe him. She is not credible. I switched drs.

[@helenevion5948]

I’m happy for you that you found out!!

[@Buckaroobaby1]

After taking antibiotics, one year, I became hyper sensitive to grain. I spent over a year being so sick and losing so much weight, people were startled. No docs could diagnose, I just stopped eating wheat and grains and switched to nuts. Not keto, just no grains at all, except white rice on occasion. I don't worry about my BP, cholesterol or weight anymore. Yes, it's the carbs. In particular all the carbs we eat that are breads which also contain sugar. They have GMO'd grains to death. No pun intended.

[@charlebrownga]

Its not the grains.its the poison they spray on the grains.they spray the grain with weed killer to make them ripen faster.you are probably very sensitive to that.id work on building up your gut biome and taking extra glycine.

[@dear396]

probiotics water will help your sensitive to grain

[@TheTezzerax]

This is me as well. Once I stopped grains my cholesterol dropped nearly 100 points back to where low high cholesterol use to be. Drs don’t harass me anymore.

[@TiMalice2009]

I cut grains too. Do LDL dropped 50 points in a month.

[@Buckaroobaby1]

@@TheTezzerax They wanted to put me on a statin, but I used red-yeast rice and dropped 60 points. However, I stopped that too, because it is a statin and I just didn't want any of it.

[@vallovesnature8449]

I’m so glad I found this video Dr Berg. I inherited this from my mom. And don’t you know, my doctor put me on crestor. I’m just borderline. Funny thing is I was told to cut back on fats. I only have ghee in my diet & actually started a keto inspired diet(not alot of carbs). I live in my jeep currently so I’m doing what I can. I remember my mom getting ridiculously thin while on medication. Stay awesome Dr Berg!!!

[@dharma__3]

Be careful; statins are really bad, especially for women. They cause muscle pain because of muscle deterioration (and your heart is a muscle). Stay away from statins.....

[@GuyForTheJob]

I came off of statins because of your niacin video. Although, I did deeper research and decided to come off of my anxiety medication as well. The best thing I've ever done! It's been 6 months now and I feel better than ever!

[@Drberg]

Great. Glad that video helped you. Stay safe and healthy!

[@aladrasullivan9018]

Red rice yeast significantly helped lower mine!

[@jan.a.566]

Please link the video

[@Samson-dn4eo]

do you have Familial Hypercholesterolemia?

[@helenevion5948]

@@jan.a.566 I suggest you check each videos he made on niacin. ❤

[@carmen47freixas96]

My late dad, my brother and I have this Familial ...we have never taken any statins, my dad did not die from it, at age 85, I am 76 and my brother 73, we don't even thing about it I use naturopathy and homeopathy.

[@anasmalik335]

Excuse me what products do you use for it? Because I also suffer from familial high cholesterol and I used mixed of lemon and garlic and ginger but it damaged my stomach.

[@becky_927]

Following

[@neznaboh]

Homeopathy is just expensive placebo.

[@Star5dg]

Please share

[@dm9022]

What have you done diet wise …

[@charityhopeamenn6312]

I did have very high cholesterol and I did follow a diet within 3 months my cholesterol dropped so what you are saying really does work because I did it myself even before you started talking about this so it really does work

[@charityhopeamenn6312]

Thank you so much doctor for bringing that to the surface Lots of exercise plenty of rest lots of blueberries lots of fruit and fresh vegetables and spinach shakes And my cholesterol dropped So it's very possible if you're committed I had more energy I was able to sleep better I was able to move around better it really does work I know I lived it and it really does work

[@scroobiuspip7705]

​@@charityhopeamenn6312 I have real high cholesterol and am very worried and scared about it, as mine is genetic

[@beasty007]

@@scroobiuspip7705 are you overweight? I've 158 cholesterol

[@KETO_DIET]

@@scroobiuspip7705 Change your diet. Doctors like scared people! They can put people on powerful meds and then get big Kickbacks from the pharmaceutical companies...!

[@scroobiuspip7705]

@@beasty007 a bit overweight, for my height and age

[@Florida-is-my-home]

I’ve had high cholesterol for decades. I also have MS. The myelin shield that is attacked by MS is made of cholesterol and taking statins further causes increased problems with that. My understanding is that coronary plaques are made from calcium, not cholesterol. If so, we should be taking Vitamin D3 with Vitamin K2, because K helps D to steer calcium into your bones, not your arteries or kidneys. And carbohydrates cause a multitude of health problems including heart attacks. Cutting out gluten entirely and lowering carbohydrates has fantastic health benefits.

[@jerrylisby3440]

Greens like spinach and kale have vitamin k

[@helenevion5948]

Yes! Have you checked each video Dr Berg made on MS?

[@roguechevelle]

Thank you for making this! There is not a lot that's talked about with FH, it's very frustrating and every gp I've ever had doesn't understand it one had never even heard of it. My health has tanked in the last 10 years now and I'm at my wits end now. I think there needs to be more Doctors willing to open up their minds to the possibility that the medical community may have things wrong instead of stubbornly holding on to outdated information.

[@EyeSeeYou920]

Exactly! I recently learned that high dose glycine can cure schizophrenia. I mean CURE. It gets to the root cause: excessive NMDA activation. Glycine blocks NMDA activation. Google it if curious. Lithium orotate too. That helps with all mental health ailments.

[@esthersdaughterlong8149]

I agree. That's why I love Dr. Berg.

[@helenevion5948]

Yes! Well said!

[@helenevion5948]

@@esthersdaughterlong8149 Me too!!

[@BurningDesire_letsgo]

Sorry to say, there’s a reason why they are holding on to the old and outdated information……..

[@flamingpieherman9822]

My dad had hghi cholesterol his whole life. They wanted to put him on a statin. I told him not to take it so he didn't. When I was young I also had extremely high cholesterol of 250. But I was very healthy. My little girl when she was about 12 was tested and she had really high cholesterol as well. They wanted to put her on something and I said heck no. Even back then I knew that having a high cholesterol didn't mean you were an unhealthy person

[@Brooklynlife1000]

I'm with you on that. I will never take these staten drugs

[@larryc1616]

That's like saying obese people are healthy so no need to do anything.

[@flamingpieherman9822]

@@larryc1616 my dad was super healthy. My daughter is 20 and very healthy and eats low carb and healthy as do I. While you can be unhealthy and have high cholesterol, it is not a marker for health. Each has to do what is best for their body...

[@snpaa]

Anecdotal experiences do not supersede science based studies and research.

[@sergiodiaz2725]

Same. The “normal” range for cholesterol has obviously not been taken from a large enough sample of the human population.

[@70chevelle54]

Working through this situation myself. I was diagnosed with HeFH through Cleveland Clinic back in November. I knew I had high cholesterol (total 500-600). I have had the runaround with statins, Zetia, Vytorin, Rosuvastatin, and Repatha. Now have 12 year old daughter also newly diagnosed with HeFH (total 300-400). Will be meeting with her new Cardio doc in a week. I also have bicuspid aortic valve (replaced in 2021), widow maker 8 weeks after, 2nd OHS 6 months later for CABG x2, 4th stent put in Sept 2023 and ablatipn/thrombectomy on mural thrombus in right lower leg in Nov. 2023. Trying to navigate not not wanting to take cholesterol meds, going carnivore and in the gym 5 days per/week. I am a 45 year old female. I did have the indepth lipid panel and showed very high levels of small particle. I have been told I am NOT a candidate for CAC since I have resiual calcium from valve replacement (was a Bentall procedure due to porcelain aortic root and ascening aorta, calcium on coronart artery buttons).

[@yankeerose9011]

Dr. Berg you're the best! Thank you for these incredible, informative daily videos! You keep us healthy, happy and we appreciate you. ❤✝️

[@jenniferalden969]

Thank you for making this video! There's not enough info online about FH specifically. Such as how do we eat? I have breakdowns often because being on keto raised my LDL even higher but I can't tolerate carbs cuz they give me palpation now. My last blood test was: LDL 208, TG 90, HDL 60, VLDL 16. A1c was 5.5 & my calcium score CAC was 0. When I went on keto my LDL went from 133 to 208 within 2 years. My dad has been on a statin since he was 40. Now he's 65. I don't want to take a statin. I intermittent fast, still eat a cross between keto paleo. Sometimes eat oats. I take plant sterols 2000mg a day now. I'm actually waiting for my new labs to see if the sterols have helped. I eat eggs and avocado every morning to break my fast and it hold me till dinner. If I eat anything g else like greek yogurt & nuts I am hungry before dinner. There is definitely a huge market for FH experts to hand out info on diet, supplements, statins. Thank you Dr Berg for producing this video and please do more!

[@teresadasilva4794]

Did the 2000mg plant sterols help lower it ?

[@rebeccagibbs3652]

This popped up at the most opportune moment. Thank you for addressing diet and FH. I have FH, originally diagnosed when my cholesterol was over 500 at the age of 32. I maxed out dosing on statins with no benefit. Moved to Vytorin with great decrease in overall numbers but I feel like garbage most of the time (brain fog, muscle aches, low stamina ect). Started with PCSK9 in combo with Vytorin and numbers are now at the low side of "normal". As a result my hormomes are disregulqted, libido has tanked and and I still don't feel great. Learning the importance of cholesterol in the body, Keto, and IF. I am now going AMA off some of my meds because I believe most of my problems are as a direct result of the meds. My HGbA1C is 4.8%, so no issues there. I have also been studying the Keto lifestyle and OMAD (as Keto has knocked out my appetite completely). Educating myself because the cardiac professional community refuses to look at modern evidence and facts.

[@beasty007]

Were you overweight with that 500+ cholesterol?

[@becky_927]

Following...

[@emsea1658]

Thank you for sharing, your story is pretty interesting. There is evidence that statins increase mortality and disregulate many normal physiological processes in your body. My Dr is pushing me to get on Lipitor aggressively when I had rock bottom trigs, and above normal HDL but 209 for LDL. I've never been tested for FH but everything I look up and lectures on youtube show that there is NO reason to take a statin at my age and the side effect are signficant. It wouldn't surprise if lots of people that have "normal range" LDL who get a pat on the back but actually if they are eating lots of sugar and refined carbs... they creating the conditions to do more damage with their lower LDL than someone on LCHF diet eating whole foods with a higher LDL. We have been lied to by industry for decades. I wish you the best health regardless.

[@Buckaroobaby1]

I was told that statins weaken your muscles and the heart is the biggest muscle in your body.

[@rebeccagibbs3652]

I was 5'3" at the time of highest cholesterol and 134lbs.

[@michellesavoyard2901]

I have this, my Dad, and brothers died from this. I had a triple bypass at 50, I have had 4 heart attacks. I have an allergic reaction to every medication that will reduce my cholesterol I have tried for years to find a doctor, I finally found one and I am now receiving apheresis. I really appreciate all the things you have taught me from watching your videos. Thank you so much.

[@angelab4652]

Hi! What is apherisis?

[@michellesavoyard2901]

Apheresis is kinda like dialysis but they run your blood through filters to clean the fat out, my veins were so small that I had to have one vein attached to one of my arteries in my arm let that heal and then at first they cleaned my blood every two weeks now we're doing once I still have to stay on my diet a very low fat and medium amounts of carbs I'm allowed to eat fish only I definitely feel a lot better it's a bit of a hastle but no more heart attacks hopefully

[@angelab4652]

Hi dear, I did look it up. Crazy. I might have to go that route. Are you also on the horrendous statins?

[@angelab4652]

And glad to hear you feel better☘️

[@DukeRaoul-69]

Thank you so much for addressing my request! I feel much more confident now you have confirmed my suspicions about diet requirements. I've shared the video to my FH groups, in the hope it can help as many people as possible. Thank you Dr. Berg! Much love from the UK.

[@Drberg]

You're welcome. Glad this video helped you. Thanks for sharing this with your group.

[@sharon5179]

Thank you for requesting this topic - it pertains to me as well!

[@Heather4238]

I have FH, and I am EXTREMELY lucky to have a primary care physician that let me get my cholesterol down on my own with diet and exercise. She did not push statins with me. My overall and LDL was about 400, and I was able to get my overall down to below 200, and the LDL lowered to within normal ranges.

[@Star5dg]

Can you share how? I have fh also

[@Heather4238]

@@Star5dg I eat oatmeal, in the morning, with flaxseed meal, and organic stevia. I try to eat all organic because, I believe, my body doesn't have to work as hard digesting everything, again...My belief. I make my own salad dressing: 1/2 avocado, chopped cucumber, and nutritional yeast. I don't eat any meat. But being on such a strict diet, I have managed to lower my cholesterol.

[@helenevion5948]

@@Heather4238 To my understanding, the healthy cholesterol is very important for different body functions. I feel much better with grass fed meats compared to when I was a “healthy” vegan. You may want to check Dr Berg’s videos on the importance of the good kind of cholesterol if you have any issues with hormones, gallbladder, nervous system, thyroid, ect. ❤

[@MJ-gg3zq]

did you test for Lp(a) and Lp(B) I am wondering which of those you had in your LDL. I am happy for you that you were able to get it down with diet changes.

[@3cardmonty602]

I went on KETO 4 years ago, I’m 62 now, and I’ve maintained a 150lbs loss of weight - from 321lbs to 170lbs. My lipids are: Total Cholesterol = 169, Triglycerides = 42, HDL = 64, VLDL = 9, LDL = 96

[@KETO_DIET]

Marvelous! 🏆 Takes real Determination to do that and I bet there's many other health benefit in doing so.

[@helenevion5948]

Wow 🤩 thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@jackeagle2734]

Could you breif your diet?

[@luvwings]

Do you have the inherited high cholesterol??

[@Teal_Seal]

@@luvwings Doesn’t sound like it

[@wendyhumphreystebbutt5782]

Thank you so much for this video, Dr Berg. My MD, before she returned to Columbia, referred me to a Cardiac Risk Clinic because she couldn’t understand my lipid panel. I’ve been on keto for about 2.5 years and have been eating carnivore for about 6 weeks, and the arthritis in my knee and index finger has calmed down to point of no pain. The cardiologist says I must have FH or I wouldn’t have such high cholesterol levels. On the keto diet, my lipid levels are just into range for HDL, low triglycerides, zero on CACS, and slightly elevated ApoB. My LDL has come down by about 20%. I asked if I could add niacin and he said he’s rather I NOT do that. I’ve got my A1c to 6.5 and am working to get it below 5.7 in the next 6 months. So, since I’m feeling like I’m running counter to the traditional medical advice (I said no to statins but yes to EZETIMIBE), I’m just so grateful for your video on diet and supplements for FH. I know I’m super sensitive to carbs - hence my trying carnivore for 3-6 months - I feel like I have a good starting place with this now. I took the genetic test, but have yet to be contacted with the results. Your suggestion of doing a dietary change then testing the results before changing to some other way of eating is very helpful. Yours in Gratitude

[@charlesfuchs]

You need to get a LP(a) test!

[@ellieb2914]

Hi Dr. Berg - I just did a search for 'familial hypercholesterolemia keto' on YT (while signed in) and was very happy to get this video as the 3rd suggestion with another video of yours as the 4th. While not signed in, this video came up SECOND! Very helpful content, thank you. And thank you for always adding links to your reference studies in the description. There is a lot of content out there with questionable sources, or no sources cited, on both sides of the veg/keto fence. Thanks again!

[@cleigh113]

Thank you for continuing to do all the leg work on health issues Dr.Berg, the general population of the world now has factual info, which we need to take an active role in our personal healthcare.

[@helenevion5948]

Right! ❤

[@sujasingh9108]

Dr can you please make a video on HRT for menopause, the good ,the bad ,and the ugly . If it really helps women prevent heart attacks and osteoporosis 🙏

[@KETO_DIET]

Place this video title in KZbin search; Should You Take Hormones When You Get Older? - Dr. Berg

[@helenevion5948]

I suggest you study each video he made on menopause, on heart attacks and on osteoporosis. ❤

[@kerriesutton5567]

They say I have FH, but I have a thyroid problem. My gallbladder gives me issues. I am currently 1 year keto, 20 lbs lighter. I weigh 104 and am 5’2’’. My last cholesterol was 390. I have to say I feel better than I ever have. My triglycerides are 69. My doctor keeps trying to put me on a statin. The last time my feet and joints hurt so bad. I could barely walk. If you knew me, you would know I am a very active person. Off the statins no problem with moving. I am taking your gallbladder medicine. It seems to help my digestion. Thank you. I will try adding niacin.

[@EyeSeeYou920]

Hey taurine 2-5g a day helps with the gallbladder. Usually you have a taurine deficiency if you have gallbladder issues.

[@helenevion5948]

I suggest you check each videos he made on the gallbladder and on how cholesterol helps with it! ❤

[@truepatriots3860]

God Bless Dr. Berg . Thank you for all you do .

[@zakariahussein5893]

Morning

[@misterrc51]

👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@joannemorrison4334]

I got called in for Familial... test because some of my first cousins had it, thankfully i dont have it but im grateful for all Dr Berg's videos, so that i can adjust my diet to healthy eating.

[@Teal_Seal]

As a carnivore and someone with FH, I urge you to get your bloodwork done before starting a new diet. Getting a CAC scan is a good idea too - they’re only $100 (a bargain for peace of mind and a LOT less than stent surgery!). I see some people having heart attacks after starting a low carb diet and blaming the diet when they likely had arterial issues before they started it. My total cholesterol has always been high and went up to over 500 on carnivore, but I have zero plaque buildup. I’m keeping an eye on it and if that changes, I’ll cross that bridge later. Note: I’ve never smoked, no insulin resistance, no chronic stress, etc.

[@MJ-gg3zq]

I had a calcium score of 59. Do you know what the range is? My Cardiologist that was super high? I had read somewhere that high was in the 300"s.

[@Teal_Seal]

@@MJ-gg3zq Hmmm All I know is the lower the better. Beyond that, I suggest doing some research and asking a medical professional as I have no medical background, sorry.

[@jeannepeters8836]

​@@MJ-gg3zq You are right. CAC of 59 means low chance of cardiac event in the next 10 years. Take vitamins D3 and K2. With low carb diet the goal is to keep CAC.

[@jeannepeters8836]

​@@MJ-gg3zq. keep CAC stable.

[@franciscote6203]

This guy is so good for the world. I have Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and my cholesterol is very high. I will try his ideas.

[@helenevion5948]

Great 👍 feedback since that comment?

[@franciscote6203]

@@helenevion5948 I'm still in the process, 10 more weeks and will see

[@steveberkshire3804]

I really appreciate your knowledge, wisdom and generosity of information, high value content!! *I have this positive suggestion, please leave a still frame of your white boards included. We wish to screen shot for notes, thanks🙏

[@Drberg]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@daphnesuri3680]

The video I have been waiting for...many thanks dear Dr...xx🥰

[@Drberg]

Sure! I'm truly glad you were able to learn so much.

[@indukumar4977]

My father in law died of heart attack when he was around 47 yrs….now my husband is really afraid of eating any saturated fat…he is diabetic…m trying him to adapt to keto …hope he will go along

[@rolandbates6978]

I inherited Type 2 Familial Cholesterolemia. Weighed 272 lbs at 5’9”. Two blocked arteries and two stents later and 12 years later, I now weigh 172 lbs. Intermittent fasting, low carb(20 grams) diet, exercise and feeling great!

[@Drberg]

Good job on doing low carb and fasting. Keep up the good work!

[@KETO_DIET]

Wonderful! 🏆 Takes real determination to that. Your good health is the reward!

[@helenevion5948]

Awesome 👏 thanks for sharing ❤

[@maryspangler4557]

Dr. Berg....Hello! Thank for all of your sharing your knowledge. I have appreciated it very much. You help so many people..if they are just willing to listen. Much Appreciation! Blessings to You & Yours!

[@janemurphy331]

May God bless you Dr. Berg for your wisdom and concerns for the human population 🙏🏽

[@Drberg]

Thank you for your sweet message. Wishing you the same.

[@djdh6879]

I’m so glad I found you on Rumble, I prefer that platform better. Thank you!

[@helenevion5948]

Yes! Me too! I try comment on his videos there too so that his marketing team can remember to post much more often there. ❤

[@marybuchanan8129]

Thank you. Very informative. I have this genetic condition. I went on Keto diet and got rid of excess weight. Time to get back on it as I have been experiencing some symptoms I don't like. Weight gain, high stress, high cholesterol. Not good. The information is enough for me to take back control of my health.

[@helenevion5948]

Awesome 👏 thanks for sharing ❤

[@antonbeats9777]

I’ve started the KETO DIET and intermediate fasting about 4 months ago, last blood test was around 5 months ago My LDL is 240 Triglycerides are 221 HDL 28 VLDL 45 Extremely scary numbers because I’m also having bad chest pains and palpitations for years and it’s getting worse I’m gonna get a new test done on my blood and see where my cholesterol levels are at now if they haven’t been lowering I will have to unfortunately take the statins prescribed to me. I’m pretty sure I have clogged arteries I just haven’t had the test done yet and the doctors for whatever reason don’t think it’s a serious issue since I’m relatively still young they don’t take me serious. I’m 30 btw I pray I can heal my body before something happens.

[@RLPerez-un6hv]

Any update?

[@somebodyonhere]

How are you?

[@antonbeats9777]

@@somebodyonhere im doing amazing right now better than ever.

[@sssv2188]

Found I have 440 total cholesterol and 370 LDL last month. Took low dosage statin (rosuvastatin 5mg) and ezetimibe (10mg) for 3 weeks along with major lifestyle change and the figures dropped dramatically to 170 total and 114 LDL. HDL also dropped from 50 to 42. TG dropped from 128 to 70. But I don't feel any healthier to be honest, psychologically relieved either. After since I knew that I'm probably an FH patient I experienced several times of panic attacks. I am 31, I look into the mirror to see if my arcus rings are getting bigger every single hour, and am suffering from fear of sudden death. My mum also has super high cholesterol around 400, and my aunt sometimes over 900. They both are well, never had heart issues yet in their late 50s. No known case of early heart event or stroke within family. Just wanted to share mine.. and hoping that some day someone tells I dont need to worry about anything.

[@villain805able]

I'm the same way. More anxiety since I found out.

[@hamiltonhamilton-dj9cc]

go see a lipidology's and do a genetic test for FH!

[@titanandrews]

I can testify to this. I lowered my carbs and raised fat intake, including saturated fat. My lipid profile dramatically improved.

[@mtrhf8529]

Last year I switched to a low carb diet. Ate 4 eggs every day, butter, lard, meat, cream. After 3 months, I passed an analysis for a lipid profile. LDL was 11.39 mmol/L (

[@helenevion5948]

Please check his videos comparing LDL and triglycerides. ❤

[@helenevion5948]

See his videos on heels / bone “deformity.

[@sanport9642]

Any update on imaging?

[@KB-kr2fq]

Thank you for the video! I’ve known I have FH since I was 16. I’m almost 23 now, and it’s been at heart attack and stroke level this whole time. I changed my diet. I’ve been sugar free and low carb for 2 years now, but I’ve never been able to get it down to a normal range. I’m now going to start trying supplements. My aunt is the only one who isn’t on statins, she takes supplements, and it lowered hers. I’m confident it will work, and I’m so ready to be more at ease with my heart health.

[@sylvialyall6757]

What supplements please?

[@niyah5299]

Yes I’d like to know too as well please

[@RaduPN]

Dr Berg, Would be nice to have your opinion on the new study on erythritol. Thank you!

[@Drberg]

Hello. We've added this to our video suggestion list. -Dr. Berg's Support Team

[@jagannathishere]

the study looks lousy. plenty of criticisms on twitter.

[@katemiller7874]

Yes I saw that. Something else I have to avoid.

[@jackieburns5257]

Why didnt they test erythritol with a normal amount, not mega doses ? 30 grans is half cup. 5 grams is about a teaspoon, which is enough to sweetener a cup of coffee.

[@RaduPN]

@@jackieburns5257 yes, good point.

[@Pangtang82]

My total cholesterol is 340 for my last blood test. Dr wanted to put me on a statin. I went and had a CAC test done and my calcium score was 3.23 just above the 0 score which means you have no calcium build up. So not taking a statin.

[@helenevion5948]

Awesome 👏 knowledge is power ❤

[@dasfahrer8187]

I was diagnosed with FCHL. I tried the carnivore and keto diets for six months and vegan diet for 30 days (that's all I could stand doing). All of my lipid numbers kept going in the wrong direction on the keto and carnivore diets. My LDL, TC and Trig's went up and my HDL went down. The Trig/HDL ratio got over 10! When I went vegan, surprisingly, all of my numbers returned to being "in the green", I lost a bunch of weight around my mid-section (my waist returned to what it was in high school), and I felt WAY better. The only problem was that being on a vegan diet was a PITA and I absolutely hated it. Trying to find a happy medium now.

[@denisrusso8131]

I have FH. My cholesterol goes up every year. It is now 461 and I am 67. My HDL is 107 & my Triglycerides are 89. My ratio is 4.3. I am 108 lbs and doing Ketovore. Any suggestions are welcomed. My CAC was Zero 2 years ago. 😕

[@amacluskie]

10 years ago I was told I had high cholesterol, in changing my diet, I greatly reduced sugar and carbs and increased fat, and all my numbers went back to normal levels. I did this rather than getting on statins, which my doctor at the time was eager to prescribe.

[@helenevion5948]

Wow, good for you! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@vickivelazquez6848]

You spot on in contributing to society

[@helenevion5948]

True that! ❤

[@lluhsnimnyrhtak]

I asked and ye delivered! Haha, thank you Dr Berg for this. My husband will be hugely cheered by this. Though he may miss his crisps!

[@helenevion5948]

😂😂Dr Berg’s recipes may cheer him back up 😊

[@carolhorton1319]

I am one of 4 siblings that all have genetic high Cholesterol. I am a 67 yr old female - 5 ft 3 inches 117lbs. I am considered moderately active. My 3 brothers also are thin and active - more active than I- also all in their 60's. There are NO heart attacks in our family - none. My mother had 6 siblings, my father 2 siblings. 2 grandparents lived to 97. One of my uncles lived to 99 and 2 of my mother's siblings are currently in their 90's. I care about my health but I really don't see that my high cholesterol is a problem. Should I do anything about it?

[@shirleyruth55]

THank YOU!!!! I've had High LDL for 13 years (220ish); no other issues or medications for anything! I am 68 and have exercised all my life, eat well (balanced); take the nutrients you recommend) and that's it. I feel great. My doctors all are horrified that I don't take statins.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

In Dr Berg's opinion, people with high cholesterol should focus more on lowering their carbs rather than saturated fat or cholesterol. Natural remedies for cholesterol problems: 1. Get on the Healthy Keto® diet 2. Do intermittent fasting 3. Take red yeast extract 4. Take policosanol 5. Take niacin 6. Exercise 7. Consume garlic 8. Consume tocotrienols Thank you Dr Berg! 🐱👍🏿

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Thankyou my friend I do the above except for Niacin! I used to take it but one time it I took it and I started to burn up and shake so violently that I ended up in the ER. So now I am scared to take it!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

​@@NansGlobalKitchen 😳

[@brightbright6768]

Thank you Catsro.....my first read b4 listing to Dr. Berg....😆

[@helenevion5948]

Thank you so much for posting this 🎉

[@gailknight3128]

I have this and so do my children. My sister and brother also have it. I had another sister who developed early onset dementia and vascular dementia and died a few years later in her early fifties, then another brother had a massive heart attack at 54. Now my youngest brother has just had a heart attack, luckily he survived, and another sister is in a home with dementia. So this will be interesting to listen to.

[@helenevion5948]

Dr Berg made a few videos on each of these issues. ❤

[@JVR2019]

Thanks for the video. Imagine going to a car mechanic to fix a noise in the engine and are given a pair of ear plugs as the solution to the problem; today's doctors wouldn't have that type of service right? I am very concerned how many doctors just carelessly prescribe statins as a solution but completely destroy their patient's bodies and then blame the patient's genes.

[@mariettestabel275]

It's all for money 🌎

[@Sas-ce9kr]

I have this but refuse to take statins by my doctor

[@lghop82]

Me too!

[@Safe_Healing]

They are positively dangerous- the most over prescribed poisonous drugs in the world.

[@LibertyForAll1]

Me too.

[@michelleb7464]

me too!!

[@waimeagrl5142]

Me too!

[@Sara-nl6es]

I was put on Statins when I was 33, took two years, had worst muscle pain, my monthly cycle got disturbed and many more side affects. I quit it but my LDL was very high. Starting Garlic, honey and apple cider Therapy. Will include niacin as well

[@KETO_DIET]

Start 50mg on the niacin. Takes getting used to.

[@lghop82]

I think I saw Dr berg said to take 500mg of the niacin

[@KETO_DIET]

@@lghop82 Start at 50mg is better. Start at 500mg and may not want to ever take again because of the intense tingling and hive like redness on the body!

[@helenevion5948]

What do you call high LDL? Also, Dr Berg explains in a few videos how triglycerides number is the one to watch out for. Not LDL. ❤

[@elpepelucho]

red yeast extract is actually molecularly similar to a statin. "Red yeast rice contains a chemical that is the same as the prescription drug lovastatin"

[@johnbenischek5622]

I always had high cholesterol so the doctor talked me into taking statins and I stopped eating eggs, butter, & saturated fat. My cholesterol was now low, but my triglycerides shot up to 269. I started feeling miserable and had no energy at all. I could not run 50 feet and wanted to sleep all the time. I developed glaucoma and lost half my vision in one eye. A year ago I stopped taking statins and went on the Keto Diet with intermittent fasting. I now eat 4 eggs a day, lots of butter, and saturated fat. I lost 55 pounds and feel great! My cholesterol is back to being high but my triglycerides are now down to 64. My Tri/HDL ratio is now 1.1/1. I can now run 2 miles a day and have lots of energy. The only negative is that I have recently developed Raynaud's phenomenon in my fingers. Could this be because I am now lifting weights?

[@helenevion5948]

No. Please check Dr Berg’s videos on Raynaud’s.

[@helenevion5948]

Have you checked Dr Berg’s videos on eyesight?

[@helenevion5948]

Incredible 😢thank you so much for sharing. ❤

[@MJ-gg3zq]

How are you doing now?

[@user-on9bp9um6n]

I was diagnosed with FH at the age of 24 , the doctors started Rosuvastatin 20 mg on and off . And after few months i again started living unhealthy life , that found out that my liver enzymes were very high sgot/sgpt. Now in one month i have controlled my liver enzymes but my ldl was still very high. So now iam back on statin , as Docter wants to check if statin in causing elevation in liver enzymes.

[@Deecm7]

My mother really bought into what the doctors told her. She took statins most of Her adult life Because of a genetic disposition to have really high cholesterol. She actually had 2 heart attacks and numerous stents put in. she had even had a triple bypass on the last one. All the while the doctors were saying her cholesterol was low due to the statens but nothing they did eliminated that cholesterol. I swim in the ocean for miles each week and weigh 115 pounds. I have done intermittent fasting for many years and ate a perfect diet. When they said you have super high cholesterol we need to start you on statins right away - I told them what they could do with that idea. I have Successfully used the Linus Pauling method Along with taking natural form of vitamin E To prevent strokes. Last time they did a scan of my arteries they could not find any Substantial amounts of cholesterol in any artery. The important thing to find out is if you actually even have cholesterol blocking your arteries. Doctors don't like to do scans to find that out as I guess it's insurance companies don't want to pay for it.

[@annapurnan6135]

What is linus pauling method how I know that

[@helenevion5948]

Good for you! Knowledge is power!

[@Teal_Seal]

A CAC scan is only around $100 - a bargain for the peace of mind!

[@sanport9642]

What is the linus pauling method? I found some of his liturature but not the particular method you are talking about.

[@scroobiuspip7705]

I was talking about family cholesterol 10 mins before this video was posted.....

[@marcelacarmona9124]

I have familial hyperchorestelolemia and for several years I follow a low carb diet and increase healthy fats in my diet (eggs, avocado, coconut oil, animal fat…) and the cholesterol levels never dropped, and when I stop consuming eggs in a elimination diet protocol the parameters went down significantly.

[@helenevion5948]

How do you feel when you eat all these eggs, butter, ect. Compared to when you don’t?

[@RLPerez-un6hv]

I just did this and nearly trippled my good cholesterol. 2 bowls of oatmeal daily, nuts, organic eggs about 6 per week. Bad cholesterol is leveling out but now about to eliminate the statin for 30 days and retest. I'll update in 6 weeks

[@helenevion5948]

@@RLPerez-un6hv Great. Have you checked your levels while avoiding oats for a few weeks? Dr Berg’s videos on oats may be of interest to you.

[@LeslieG-js2kn]

Surprisingly enough, I needed this video! Thank you kindly, Dr. Berg! Apparently, cardiovascular Dr fails to teach such to me. He even bashed Niacin when I asked about it specifically. I'd like to learn more details on using Niacin, please!??? I've never been big on Carbs much. It's probably why it took so long before this genetic situation was noticeable. Physically working out is a problem for me: disabled. 1 bld wk recently showed a particular Adult Muscular Dystrophy. But, within a few day's having Genetic bld wk to confirm an indication found on a different set of labs of a few month's ago. It's been a hectic past 2, 3 years now. Regardless, I keep pushing fwd. Have a wonderful week Everyone

[@maggiecampbell-so2qy]

I did a raw food diet and it lowered my cholesterol from 8.5 yon5.2 in 3 months

[@nazeeya9528]

Dr Berg, please do a video on Erythritol about the new study that came out on getting a heart attack.

[@helenevion5948]

He just released a video on this last week. ❤

[@specialk4227]

Dr. Berg great video as usual, I would like your take on the new erythritol study. Thanks

[@helenevion5948]

Yes, he just released a videos erythritol 😊

[@Drberg]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqCznKOXaNSpidE

[@sabrinaandhusband7791]

Thankfully don't have it, but thank you for the info Dr Berg 🌸

[@Drberg]

No problem. Thanks for watching this video.

[@nephilimslayer73]

Dear Dr Berg. I do not have this condition BUT I have a predisposition to diabetes in my family. I eliminated sugar from my diet. I am now 50, a grandmother, with ZERO signs of diabetes. I would also urge EVERYONE with a history of diabetes or heart disease to investigate a zero sugar diet too.

[@lindacaudell3420]

I need to be able to get a copy of keto diet

[@helenevion5948]

@@lindacaudell3420 Great. Dr Berg’s website provides keto guides PDFs.❤

[@helenevion5948]

Awesome 👏 thanks for sharing ❤

[@seattlesix9953]

This post is of high interest since I have all the FH markers. After 200+ days IF & OMAD the BMI is now just over 22 and T2D is in remission with HbA1C at 5.1%. BP is significantly lower by keeping strictly to healthy Keto and using all the recommended nutrients listed here except for policosanols 🧐 As expected my MD recommends statins, however these play havoc on balance, strength & endurance. I will be reviewing the supplied links here and the summary information is much appreciated as always! Thanks for raising awareness 😉

[@helenevion5948]

Feedback since that comment of yours?

[@carolejean63]

This is what I needed to know

[@Drberg]

I'm glad you found it. Hope it helped.

[@LoveAcrossAmerica]

Thank you Dr. I heard the study that showed the risk of heart disease with high cholesterol in general is at least 70 years old and that is why Doctors are still prescribing medication to treat high cholesterol. Is this true? My dad had a heart attack and died and his cholesterol was very low.

[@helenevion5948]

Right. The study was recently proven to be fraudulent. Dr Berg made videos on this and on low cholesterol’s dangers. 😢

[@marc639]

They changed the numbers. It used to be 240 or under wS normal. Now its 200. I have never in my life been under 220. I am 81, no heart problems, almost no plac, brain scan no blockage in any veins. I am low carb, keto,no sugar, no bread. High trigleserate Always even fasting

[@helenevion5948]

Wow, what do you mean by high triglycerides? What’s the number? If I may ask?

[@Stamour79]

Love you Dr. B.! Absolutely, I know this is right.

[@bobbiejz8526]

Great video ! I like your style of keto ! For the longterm especially

[@Drberg]

Thank you so very much! Dr. Berg's Support Team

[@carolejean63]

Thank you I’ve needed this video!

[@Drberg]

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

[@IH8CA]

I'm 39, have an LDL over 500 on carnivore, 300-500 on keto, paleo not much lower, but can get down below 200 on a SAD way of eating; what does that tell you? It's incredibly challenging to not be highly concerned when some very wise people in this space are sounding alarms over LDL and ApoB etc.

[@anilkumargupta8253]

Thank you doc , i have this familial chlolesterol, thanks 🌲🌲

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome

[@kalkeikuu]

Dr. Berg. How does Beta-Blockers cause high cholesterol? Im taking Labetalol. It irritates my gut, but have to take it to avoid another stroke. I want to heal, but don’t know where to begin because I’m on pharmaceuticals. Scared.

[@helenevion5948]

I suggest you study videos he made on strokes. Also on medications. And you may want to look for a doctor who is ok and knowledgable to get you off of them. ❤

[@fangsoup1321]

What's crazy is when I went to the dr, this is exactly the advice she gave me. Even the red yeast rice. I knew I liked her.

[@HDPersonal777]

What about carbs prepared with the 3 S’s? Soaked, soured, and/ or sprouted. Having no grains or carbs causes heart attacks in humans and dogs, look at Dr. Atkins vs. Dr. Weston A. Price. The problem in the US especially is that the carbs are not properly prepared or predigested with the 3 S’s, like sourdough.

[@eiknxdux8261]

I have a high cholesterol family. Both grandmothers take statins. Tried reducing my HIGH cholesterol at age 25 with submerged chopped up garlic in ~80 proof alcohol and drinking a tablespoon in the morning. That reduced my cholesterol two-fold after a month. Father advised to exercise with heavy weights (he has his cholesterol under control that way, while his brother is suffering from it and is obese), going to do bloodwork soon to see if it has any effect on me. Also tried keto (for half a year) and intermittent fasting (longest fast was around 80 hours). That didn't seem to help that much according to bloodwork. Everyone is different and is important to do objective tests to see if it has any impact. Stay healthy.

[@mejustme677]

What do you mean ~80 proof alcohol?

[@helenevion5948]

The good cholesterol is very needed though. Do you make the difference between healthy cholesterol and triglycerides?

[@patrickmcmanus1360]

Copper lowers it because itms actually a mineral and allocation problem not a "high cholesterol" issue. Squid is really high in both copper and cholesterol and helps some people lower their cholesterol.

[@arminnicio4836]

I like you without beard and mustache, you look professional doctor! Sorry for saying this message!

[@2dstreetfight506]

A friend of mine started taking statins when he was 26 because of hereditary-Cholesterol. The statins made him always tired, muscle cramps, dark urine and his blood sugar levels rose to the point where his dr told him that he may need meds for diabetes. He recently stopped taking statins, been a week now and he seems to be feeling better. He is convinced that it is his liver the main culprit. He is now trying to go natural don’t know if that will have a positive impact.

[@RobertRoman]

80% of cholesterol is made in the liver. He may be on to something within himself

[@timheavyable]

I was diagnosed with FHC, i am in my 40s and it scared the hell out of me. Only found out recently after getting bloodwork done. I am 5,9 snd only weigh 130 lbs so am not overweight and am active but my cholesterol is very high.

[@fallingheart33]

Great information! Thank you. What about high Chloride? I can't find enough information.

[@andresgamez9592]

Can you do a video about gaining muscle mass and strength while intermittent fasting? Greetings from Venezuela.

[@KETO_DIET]

Place the following video title in a KZbin search; Key Muscle Nutrition For Building Muscle - Dr.Berg on Muscle Growth

[@helenevion5948]

I suggest weight resistance exercises and his electrolytes. ❤

[@cmel714]

Thanks Dr Berg. I believe I have this problem been on Lipitor for years and I tell my doctor I dont like taking it but no other choice. But there are other choices will stop lipitor.

[@flamingpieherman9822]

You have to wean yourself off. Lipitor. My grandfather was killed by taking lipitor. It shuts down your kidneys by shredding your muscles and then of course your kidneys can't process all of the waste products at that point. But do get off as quick as possible

[@KETO_DIET]

If people quit cold turkey, their body can go into shock. Talk to your Doctor. A person likely needs to wean off the Lipitor. Dr might say 1/2 a pill per day for a period of time.

[@helenevion5948]

You may want to find a doctor who knows how and wants to get you off this. ❤

[@5FmUke]

Makes sense. Thank you Dr. Berg👑🏆

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome!

[@rayshoesmith]

My hdl/tri ratio is 17, the doctor nearly fell off his chair and insisted that I needed statin meds immediately! I paid 5k for a fat attenuation index of my cardiac arteries and cac score. Came back as 0 build up and the doctor said I have the arteries of a newborn baby! I've never eaten breakfast in my life, so maybe fasting has been the key driver, and I pretty much eat anything after 13:00

[@f_society9151]

I didn't understand how did you clean your arteries.

[@rayshoesmith]

@@f_society9151 I didn't have to, they have never had any buildup.

[@lghop82]

Do you have FH too? What is your ldl and total cholesterol? My ldl is 350 and my total is 440 and I just found out I have FH. I do not want to take any statins and all the drs are freaking out that. One Dr said I need to find out if I have FH stat and if I did then I have to go on statins immediately. I said I will take the test but am not going to agree to going on statins. They got the results of my FH so the office already called me that I have to come in bc I know he wants to insist that I have no choice and have to take statin now. I’m not going to but still worried that I have FH but I’m so glad Dr berg made this video

[@rayshoesmith]

@@lghop82 I'm still awaiting the test to confirm FH. My LDL came back as not applicable because the triglycerides were so high at 14nmol/l, my HDL was 0.8 nmol/l. Incidently my testosterone had also crashed to 7nmol/l which the doctor thinks it may have caused the spike in my triglycerides, I'm 8 weeks into TRT so hopefully this will help. I would advise against statins, I've read a few books that explain that statins only reduce LDL but leave in VLDL (the bad oxidised LDL) The book is called "the clot thickens ". This will answer many if not all questions you may have, I gave my doctor the book to read, needless to say he nolonger tries to shove statins down my throat. A relatively cheap way for peace of mind is to do a CAC test at the hospital, this will show the calcium build up in the arteries, its a very good indicator

[@lghop82]

@@rayshoesmith what does 14nmol/l convert to? Also I know about the cac test from Dr berg etc and I’ve been wanting to take it but how do you get it? Do you need to get an order for it from a cardiologist?

[@tia8489]

Really interesting, thank you.

[@Drberg]

Glad to help!

[@youwhogirl7702]

On my paternal side there seems to have been cardiac/HBP/High cholesterol. In my 40’s my cholesterol hovered at the (then) acceptable levels but with age, weight gain etc I am now hovering 280-300. Taking a statin last year lowered it but I had more brain fog, energy and muscle fatigue so decreased it to 2-3 times a week which helped minimally. I have MS but instinctively feel it is more about the statin so slowly stopped it. I struggle with a low carb diet but eat salads, fermented and lately increased my protein and have 1-2 meals. Of all the supplements you mention to lower cholesterol which would be the most beneficial? I take B complex, R-ALA, mushroom brain blend, enzyme digestive blend, omega 3,magnesium glycinate, L-Threonate, Vit D3 K2 and probiotics.

[@mihrettewelde708]

Thank you Doctor GOD BLESS YOU ❤️🙏🏼

[@out_of_control1]

Thank you for your informative video, I would however like to ask why diuretics makes the situation worse please?

[@helenevion5948]

Some of his videos on diuretics may answer this. Also, some of his earlier videos on cholesterol as well. ❤

[@maddcharity1721]

Wow he saw my request for this video thank you! For my mom. I also had cholesterol when I was little but I wasn’t even overweight

[@monique4540]

Dr. Berg always got our backs, thanks man❤

[@narniadan]

So excited this is going to be good 👍👏

[@Drberg]

Great. Glad this video motivated you.

[@ameliamathew8636]

My LplP and Lplc numbers went way high on my keto diet, my triglyceride and small LDL particle numbers were very low. This is all very confusing to me because high LplP is still very controversial apparently as far as how much risk that carries for heart disease. Do you have any ideas about this doctor Berg?

[@lekshaavanii1822]

Very good information 🍀👍

[@Drberg]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@lindaaquino7563]

Hello Doc watching from Phillipines

[@Drberg]

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