Why Potassium Makes You Energetic

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Timestamps
0:13 What is the sodium-potassium pump?
1:06 The definition of this pump
1:28 What are electrolytes?
1:40 The main goal of this pump
2:04 The purpose of this pump
2:34 The four primary functions
3:23 What happens when you have low potassium
5:33 What causes low potassium
6:45 Why keto can cause a potassium deficiency
7:59 What to do if you feel tired and weak on keto
In this video, we’re going to talk about potassium and energy. Specifically, why potassium makes you energetic and why a potassium deficiency causes fatigue.
The sodium-potassium pump is a pump in all of the cells of the body. Nearly 30% of all of the energy that is utilized from your body from the food you consume is allocated to this one pump in all of the cells.
The definition of this pump: A mechanism for the movement of electrolytes through the cell membrane.
Electrolytes are electrically charged chemicals or, in this case, the minerals sodium and potassium.
The main goal of this pump is to keep sodium going out of the cell and potassium going in the cell.
When you have different concentrations of electrically charged minerals inside the cell versus outside of the cell, you basically create a battery. The purpose of the sodium-potassium pump is to maintain an electrical charge so that the cell can act as a battery.
The four primary functions:
1. Supports neurons in helping the nerves transmit signals
Low potassium symptoms:
• Brain fog
• Slow reflexes
• Tingling
• Numbness
• Abnormal heart rhythm
2. Works with calcium to help the muscles contract and relax
Low potassium symptoms:
• Fatigue
• Cramps
• Muscle aches/stiffness
• Tremors
• Constipation
• Weakness
• HBP
3. To help the cell establish the correct pH
Low potassium symptoms:
• The body is more acid
4. To help maintain fluid control
Low potassium symptoms:
• Swelling
Potassium deficiency causes:
• Dietary (not consuming foods high in potassium like leafy greens or avocados)
• Diuretics
• Vomiting/Diarrhea
• Diabetes
• Sugar/High carb diets
• Stress
• Keto
* If you started the ketogenic diet and you feel tired and weak, you need to consume more potassium and sodium.
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

[@Jewelkraft.]

I'm 43 was just hospitalized for low potassium. It was scary. My heart was racing by BP was high I can't so week. They gave me sodium and sent me home. FEW HOURS later and I'm back at the hospital. They found a pe in my left lung. Now 6 weeks later in still suffering. My potassium dropped and I ate high potassium food and a supplement and I felt good again. This stuff is no joke people. Eating food for health is my new goal in life.

[@susanauger3758]

Holy!! What do you eat???

[@Jewelkraft.]

@@susanauger3758 well back then i ate junk fast food and sugary food, now im eating salads and little to no sugar and i have lost 50lbs.... I drink lots of water as well

[@mureelane78]

Wow... I'm 64 years old and I noticed that every time I've been in EMERGENCY, I was Low on Potassium and they gave me electrolytes. Thanks for the information. 🙏🙏🙏

[@ivonnasercuchowa1361]

so glad you are better. So not sure if this is me but i have been feeling so weak, sleepy and my heart beats not fast but heavy that i feel like you can see my chest moving or head shaking. To day i felt the worst. I was so weak and dizzy i wasn't sure if im was going to pass out so i went to urgent care. My blood pressure was high 135/ 49 first, then 117/75, then 127/95 and the heart was going fast. I had the waves of feeling really weak and weird to feeling better. My potassium was 3.7 where range was 3.5 -5.1. And if you look at the numbers it docent look so bad but when you see the pic of the test you can see that 3.5 is far from the 5.1 and im just right by the 3.5. I really believe this is the problem. Doctors dont obviously. Thank you for sharing

[@Jewelkraft.]

@@ivonnasercuchowa1361 please go to the emergency room this is the best way and fastest way to get to the source causing your problem, i wish you health and wellness

[@ineedhoez]

He is not lying!!! I just started supplementing with potassium (nusalt, pink Himalayan salt, and magnesium). I get about 3k of potassium in my water mix. In less than 3 days, I am getting up early, cleaning everything, and making my bed (never do unless sheet change day). It is amazing how over night everything had changed.

[@ivonnasercuchowa1361]

i love your comment, it gives me hope :)

[@silence6210]

This explains so much. By the way, I’ve lost 40 lbs in 8 weeks with keto, and fasting.

[@durrdurius7205]

Good job!

[@rosier3260]

WTG!👏

[@heyitsajiid]

Congratulations! May I have an idea of your daily food intake, please?

[@speedyflygirl3107]

What do you mean, are you eating one keto meal a day and fasting the rest or are you doing 2 meals.

[@silence6210]

Taou 45 chicken, bacon, veggies, plus supplements like vitamins, CLA, caffeine, cholin.

[@julieoelker1865]

Dr. Berg, you saved me from diabetes. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@thisorthat7626]

Julie Oelker, you also saved yourself by following his advice. Congratulations!

[@Carlhoek]

Me too!

[@mangog8277]

How? What did you eat or changed in your diet? I am doing the Keto 8 months now. Never had sugar cravings for sweet foods even before doing Keto, but my sugar is still high between 125 or 130 in the morning. I heard stress can cause this. If that is true I do have a lot of stress. I have lost only 17 pounds.

[@NoPlace99]

@@mangog8277 do u do HIIT?

[@mangog8277]

@@NoPlace99 No I just do a lot of walking. I run a lot too but since I finished my last marathon in Feburary before the pandemic shutdown, my muscles is still painful and cannot recover from it. But I push myself to still walk everyday. am 68 years old but try my best to still stay busy and active.

[@Mcshanda]

Best doctor on youtube. Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@MiekaFastingWeightLoss]

And Earth haha

[@karamlevi]

Yes

[@maribelpalacios4204]

Ok

[@Jessica_PMHNP]

We agree!

[@LP-fz5xm]

Just learned about Na+/K+ pump in Neuron Membrane/Action Potential in my Anatomy class. Learning about the Nervous System. Thank you for tying it all together for me Dr Berg. Been listening to you for years.

[@Jihavoh777]

Usually don’t comment, and regretfully too many times forget to like, but I wanted to say i really enjoyed this video

[@parnamsaini4751]

Jihavoh..most welcome.

[@dianemercier4831]

I can't thank you enough for the education you give FREE of charge. Invaluable!

[@cynthiaanderson4231]

Amen ☝

[@mr.objective6936]

This reminds me of a classic comedy movie from 2005. In “Borat”, he brags that Kazakhstan makes the highest quality potassium. In the world. In the movie, the hilarious national anthem also sings that.

[@josehonoridez1085]

To me, the health education is valuable.

[@woodrocknetwork7507]

In the UK Dr Berg would probably be struck off.

[@cgvagf]

I feel like I'm always in a college lecture with Dr. Berg, he has such a wealth of knowledge for how the human body functions on so many levels.

[@merryandmagic2112]

I was having shortness of breath for the past month especially after drinking water but I realized every single time I had organic pomegranate juice and Pineapple juice (half a cup) my breathing improved instantly for an hour or so. Then I realized it might have something to do with potassium. I watched Dr Berg’s videos, got me some potassium supplements and that’s it, I don’t have severe shortness of breath anymore. I will continue taking this supplement.

[@lifewithmargot]

what potassium supplement did you get?

[@Cinder1987]

It’s so true. Potassium makes you energized. I can be tired in the evening and when I have a huge green salad, (full of Potassium), I immediately get an energy boost. It’s really nice to experience this in the evening after you’ve worked all day.

[@qaz-fi1id]

I'm the opposite, I ate a kale, spinach and arugula salad for lunch and left work to go home and sleep, I couldn't keep my eyes open, been doing this dudes way for 7 weeks now but so tired all the time especially after eating.

[@Cinder1987]

@@qaz-fi1id Are you eating any protein or fat or salads only?

[@suzanne7569]

@@qaz-fi1id Same happens with me when I eat spinach. It may be the high oxylates, but it seems to affect my thyroid as well. Try low oxalate greens like Romaine or butter lettuce. I don't eat kale.

[@josephinelemian]

I have been having so much leg cramps and weakness/dizziness ever since I started keto and IF... I went and got electrolyte supplement today, I haven't had any pain this evening, what a relief

[@alfredharbas4373]

Being low on potassium has caused me many problems, but I`m learning. Thanks heaps for your help Doctor

[@gulagwarlord]

I was having crazy heart palpitations for the past week since tightening up my keto diet and I started supplementing with Potassium and they improved greatly. You and Dr. Berry are the best!!! You both made videos on this within a few days... I get it now!

[@shanhare76]

What do you supplement with?

[@gulagwarlord]

@@shanhare76 It was the virus, crazy to look back on this comment. Nothing I supplemented worked to solve it completely. I had the shortness of breath, palps, neurological issues for about 8 months. It all kind of went away when I started getting more sunshine two months ago.

[@SimplyFabLife]

@@gulagwarlord So lack of D vitamin may have been an issue here?

[@jamesnguyen7069]

@@gulagwarlord u had cv19?

[@gulagwarlord]

@@jamesnguyen7069 Yep, pretty sure it was Covid. The original comment was from before it was even in the news at the beginning.

[@mission9195]

I did an 88 hour water only fast and didn’t eat particularly well after breaking it. Two days later I started getting little cramps in legs that got progressively worse. This is how I stumbled into the importance of potassium (I already knew about magnesium). I had to pay a small price to learn this knowledge, but in the long run I expect to gain huge benefits.

[@nellim9239]

What is the ratio magnesium to potassium ? Thanks

[@MiekaFastingWeightLoss]

Potassium the most important electrolyte. That has stuck in my head every since you said it months ago so I make sure I get it in especially when fasting. Glad to learn more about it. Thank you and have a great day 👊❤️

[@allenmiller2071]

But how do you know your getting enough? You need 4700 mg every day.

[@MiekaFastingWeightLoss]

@@allenmiller2071 I use the no salt and it has 640 mg per 1/4 tsp serving.

[@headspaceaudio7745]

@@allenmiller2071 or eat a whole avocado. It's about 1000 mg of potassium give or take

[@ultrafloss492]

Have you ever tried the snake juice recipe? It's basically a mix of potasium, magnesium and sodium salts. BTW how is your weigthloss coming along? Did you already lost what you gained from the vacation?

[@Splassshhh1234]

i drink lots of coconut water in am only....too many carbs after noon for me

[@jilll4649]

Cream of tartar has a lot of potassium and you can mix it with water. You can but it in large packs not just spice size.

[@Aurosteen]

Thank you for having the patience to use the board Dr. Berg! It makes much easier to understand 😊

[@lorribondurant9217]

I just started listening to Dr Berg and I’m trying to eat a keto diet. This explains why I am so tired and feel so weak. Thanks Dr Berg. I ordered the trace minerals. Hope they help, plus I will increase my potassium and get some sea salt.

[@ashdgee]

Dr Berg helped me and motivated me to go on a low carb diet. He’s worth listening to

[@LamonWillis]

All Dr. Berg's topics are great. I've lost 30 pounds since the beginning of June 2021. I'm sure it is mostly water weight at this time, but soon when I can exercise, I hope to continue to my path to lose 136 more pounds.

[@nrossi1215]

Fascinating. Makes perfect sense.

[@heidiolson8704]

I love watching your videos and I love all the good info and the way you present it! Since I’ve added celery juice, which is high in potassium, I no longer have leg cramps, brain fog and headaches! My anxiety is also gone and water weight. Its been such a blessing!!

[@prem.sagar.m]

Celery juice recipe plz

[@heidiolson8704]

I just strictly juice celery with my omega juicer, first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Ive been doing this for almost a year now. Start slowly though cause your body will go through detox symptoms.

[@anakamhi7097]

This is so important for people with hypertension to know.

[@susans3996]

I was low on potassium for the first time ever. Extreme fatigue and weak legs. Started taking potassium and it was amazing how quickly it worked.

[@cheesemaker7270]

how much potassium did u take

[@susans3996]

@@cheesemaker7270 My doctor ordered a blood test then prescribed my potassium. Each person is different.

[@susans3996]

@@cheesemaker7270 My doctor ordered a blood test then prescribed my dose. Each person is different.

[@susans3996]

@@cheesemaker7270 My doctor ordered a blood test. Based on the results, he prescribed a dose. It is different for each case.

[@princessconsuelabananahamm1571]

I learnt the importance of potassium from you some time ago, very useful, thank you for teaching us more important information Dr. Berg.

[@NorthWoodMouse]

I am glad it was a long explanation. I love your videos and they are infinitely fascinating to me! Keep up the amazing work, you are truly saving lives!

[@RJ-fs3mj]

Thanks Dr.Eric for your wisdom and explanations that show how things work. Thats why I love your channel.

[@sansiaray777]

I always learn so much from every single video. Thank u for all u teach us here. Love u Dr. Berg 💕

[@marjoriekelley4392]

Dr Berg, I very much enjoy your videos. They are informative, helpful, and easily understood. Thank you for always taking the time to produce these videos.

[@matmadugreen3779]

You are brilliant. I lost 4kg in 4days with fasting. You are absolutely right about weight loss.

[@antonioperez7528]

How you doing Dr. B. So grateful I’m on this journey with you all. Thanks Doc ☝🏾💙🤙🏾🌟🌟🌟🔥🔥🔥

[@rochellecriddle4661]

Drn Berg - you make difficult scientific medical concepts understandable, interesting, and so much fun, i am craving this medical learning stuff! Thank you!

[@zeilaporto9504]

Uau ! Cramps and fatigue, exactly what I needed to watch this morning. Have a perfect day D. Berg!

[@snoopy1965]

Thanks Dr. Berg for educating us. God blessings and love

[@juliachesters5042]

Thank you Dr Berg love your videos! The facts, illustrations and your clear teaching always supportive and encouraging. 🙂

[@merima333]

You help me understand what I did not know, thank you

[@judylee1860]

I'm not showing up as potassium deficient, or at least not chronic. However, everything about me screams I am. Thank you.

[@brentchristensen3546]

Keto and fasting is the holy grail of great health. Deficiencies are the blocker of success mostly. Thanks doctor for all your suggestions and effort!

[@mourinho966]

Damn I have a problem...addicted to this chanel

[@veronicalifeuneditedrosari4093]

Great video Thxs. lost 120lbs In 10 months on your plan. I thx the Lord for you everyday.

[@mrscunningham6564]

Veronica life unedited rosario can you share details?

[@veronicalifeuneditedrosari4093]

@@mrscunningham6564 I did clean keto and omad. Nothing processed or from a can except tuna fish. No bacon or sausage. My fats were not that high because I let my body consume it's own fat. SW260 GW160 CW140 Been on maintance for almost a yr. For maintenance i have increased my fats so i won't lose anymore waight.

[@melissahouse1296]

YEP it was incredibly interesting & important. Stellar video as usual : )

[@InquiringMindsKnow]

If I could give 200 thumbs up I would! I am fascinated by this topic as well and have started to increase my potassium thanks to you Doc. Found your potassium supplement and what a game changer this all is. I was sleepy in the afternoons and now I feel like my eyelids are glued open. I have had a lifetime of deficiency. I have had a lifetime of muscle cramps. I have high blood pressure. I am very interested to see where I am in a year. Thanks again!!!!

[@David_Watts]

EXCELLENT video..well done, Doc! Good flow, straight to the point, perfectly placed emphasis. Really enjoyed it..👍

[@above_genetics]

Incredibly interesting is right! Thank you!

[@bobmester3475]

Thank you Dr Berg! You always explain things so well. I have a tendency to have abnormal heart rhythms when my potassium goes low and your explanation explains exactly what I was seeing when I first went on Keto. I knew it occurred but didn’t understand why and now I do. Thanks so much!,

[@Boogie7910]

I was always tired no matter how much sleep I got and I could never figure out why. About a year ago I started supplementing with potassium citrate and it gave me an amazing energy that I never had before. I stopped being tired throughout the day for once. This shocked me because I was taking potassium to prevent cramps and I never heard or knew it having anything to do with increased energy. It's just something I noticed and I take it every morning now to give me a boost.

[@contrarian717]

Helpful comment. Same story me. This still works for you?

[@Boogie7910]

@@contrarian717 Yeah but to a lesser extent than before

[@contrarian717]

@@Boogie7910 weird hey. Thanks

[@oatscurry]

I get a lot of my potassium from No Salt, a brand of salt substitute that's made solely from potassium citrate. I mix it in my salad and shake it, then add a nice fatty dressing and avocado. Definitely better that way. Remember, you need 4x the amount of potassium that you need of sodium, so be creative!

[@helenlauer9545]

thank you i will look for it.

[@mangog8277]

Thankyou so much . Can you tell us where do you get this salt substitute from and what brand?

[@oatscurry]

@@mangog8277 Amazon; the name of the brand is No Salt.

[@sandragodfrey5805]

Good to know! Thank you

[@charlieporch3181]

Also Morton has a salt that is half potassium.

[@khalienaalrashoo4790]

I always love watching,it's very informative and knowledgeable!

[@lionheart33]

"INCREDIBLY INTERESTING" indeed... Ever since I've been following and watching your videos here on KZbin, my life, physical and the inner feelings about myself have been very positive. Imagine knowing how to address low energy issues while working out, before it's confusing, Because nobody gave me guidance on these issues. Please don't stop teaching us Dr. Berg.

[@mariawelling4194]

He's MAGNIFICENT!

[@AngelicHarmony444]

That was an awesome, easy to understand explanation. Thank you!!

[@yolandareyes518]

I love these kinds of scientific learning. Very interesting! I get most of these symptoms and I didn't understand the reason behind it. It makes sense to me now. Thanks for sharing!

[@chiobim7144]

Thank you for this video. It's a life saver.

[@unwithering5313]

Could this be why I actually like the taste of Broccoli, Cabbage and Brussel Sprouts?

[@headspaceaudio7745]

Fruit used to be my junk food, now it's asparagus, bwockwee salads etc

[@RiceNGravy]

Jay Rev bwockwee. Bwahahaha! Nice!

[@heyitsajiid]

The designer is God. Watch The Bible Project on KZbin, and follow Answers in Genesis for more info.

[@danakarloz5845]

Jay Rev 🥰 bwockeee 🤓😂

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Could be the glyphosate in them?

[@seanmurphy1946]

Another great video Dr, keep them coming

[@victoriamanley9961]

Thank you Dr Berg. You seem to be saving lives and at least helping to save health!

[@monaelisemuhammed4316]

Thanks dr. Berg 😊😊❤❤👍👍 Thanks for sharing your knowledge and educating us ❤❤❤

[@lukeo4405]

Love how he mentions the keto thing at the end, even tho he promotes keto he always explains the dangers that can arise

[@FrancisFurtak]

Hey Doc, you are so good because your explain everything so well. I'm the kind of person who needs to understand things rather than just do this or that. Thanks so much from all of us!

[@drewholloway5516]

Love your videos especially on potassium. I started supplementing with 6000 mg potassium citrate daily and my energy and muscle mass has skyrocketed.

[@henrikmadsen2176]

Drew Holloway Really ... 6000 mg. daily ?? And it affected your energy AND muscle growth?? I just had a blood measure of my potassium (K), at it was 4.6 (Moll/L), which is in the upper end of what is considered a normal range. I wonder if I could benefit from supplementing with potassium!? ps. Do you know your potassium-level from a blood test?

[@henrikmadsen2176]

Still supplementing with 6.000 mg potassium daily ??

[@drewholloway5516]

Henrik Madsen I sure am

[@henrikmadsen2176]

@@drewholloway5516 I What supplement do you use??? If I were to supplement with that much potassium, it would be very costly here in Denmark. You still feel the effect you described in your initial post?

[@Christymerferd]

I’m on strict keto and now taking 2 / 1,500 mg potassium tablets daily. Huge difference in energy! My doctor had no problem prescribing the potassium. Energy improved in 24 hours! You can buy potassium over the counter, but have to take a handful of pills to get the same amount. Keto diet has produced a 20 pound weight loss in 5 weeks.

[@TheGodParticles]

Do you have to eat with that supplement?

[@RagdyAndy]

@@TheGodParticles why dont you just by lo salt? im sure its cheaper

[@moiseechen]

which form of potassium? potassium citrate? was Rx required? [on keto for 18 months; always tired; take bulk potassium citrate; 1/2 teaspoon , 2x per day; still no improvement; and also use 'lite' salt which is half potassium chloride]. thanks.

[@RizwanKhan_99]

But the US drug association forbids manufacturers to make potassium supplement more than 90g per tablet/pill?? Which brand ru taking????

[@contrarian717]

Liver, kidneys?? Why did our parents, grandparents work hard and didn't even know about this. Just ate normally

[@jacobb7628]

I love this guy I really do and I love the way he explains and teaches.

[@evanhughes1510]

So marry him then

[@thuydao8945]

Thousand thanks again. God blesses you and your family for your tirelessly caring for the well being of us.

[@Inksplash52]

This is exactly what's going on with my feeling tired, heart palpitations, swollen ankles and out of it. I went to the hospital and they said my potassium was low so I been eating more greens with potassium

[@marylouirick7316]

Drink coconut water,beet root juice,eat banana 2 a day. No soda or fast food.

[@Inksplash52]

@@marylouirick7316 thanks will do

[@jorgecastro4309]

Ever since I've followed your content, I've learned so much...I do boxing and I'm in great health, never get sick cuz I want fruits and vegetables and this was very interesting since I do eat lots of avocados and make smoothie with kale, pineapple

[@yodapadawan1825]

I learn more from one video of Dr. Berg than watching a full season of fast talking Dr. ZOO episodes on television

[@kentlimleong75]

thank you. thank you, Thank you Dr berg. God bless you and family happiness. love this video super much.

[@JinoxF40]

This is made incredibly interesting by yourself Doc 🙏 Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with in such brilliant way

[@alievskayatamara]

Dr Berg. You are the best. Video absolutely amazing. Thank you so much.

[@susand7241]

Thank you for an intelligent way of looking at the body and health . doctoring differently ! Thank you.

[@michaelbeaudreau7925]

That was your best video so far!!! Please make more like this

[@austinwachira5185]

Thoroughly explained, thanks Doc. 🙌💯👍

[@antoniomoore5149]

You're the greatest dr. Berg, thanks for all that you do. I've been able to turn my health around for the good thanks to you

[@pooppy101]

Sodium potassium pump! Learned about this in my Anatomy class☺️

[@a.t.strock2960]

Very fascinating, educational and worth watching! Thanks!

[@lorrainebedford2797]

Incredibly interesting indeed! Perfect timing...just what I needed to hear as I was wondering what's going on...thank you kindly!

[@Maddie9185]

I was starting to feel fatigue and I read about potassium and salt. The doctor recommended cream of tartar because it’s high in potassium and sea salt in my water. Haven’t have a problem since. I don’t do it every day just when I feel fatigued which is not often.

[@serenidadeable]

que quantidade você tomava p favor ? e quantas vezes ao dia ?

[@serenidadeable]

@grogue, que quantidade ?

[@luzmarkley4353]

Really fascinating Dr Berg!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!! Most appreciated!

[@stevecooper3010]

Thanks Again really appreciate how you explain and share your knowledge

[@kilyasova8063]

Thank you very much. I’m now in intermittent fasting. I started after your lecture. My insomnia gone. My husband also listening your lecture in Russian We can’t thank you enough. God bless you

[@KnivesTV]

I had beet leaves for the first time today. After that I went for a 2-hour walk. I should be a bit tired but no... and I still have energy to go. I'm feeling great!

[@KnivesTV]

Raw.

[@randyebastian8186]

Dr. Berg, thank you for your important videos. They have made a real, positive difference in the way I look at healing and healthy living. Besides the actual foods which are good sources of potassium, which supplement is better: potassium citrate or potassium gluconate and what strength?

[@morningstar1981]

With all respect, i love you, dr. Berg. Thank God for your life. Much love from Brazil!

[@letrolltwo5625]

btw great job with the animations its very nice and visual and makes it more enjoyable to watch :D

[@allenmiller2071]

I would love to see him produce a meal plan that shows you get enough potassium from that meal to meet the RDA requirement.

[@melvinrexwinkle1510]

Allen Miller, he has in many videos.....it's 7 cups of green leafy vegetables per day

[@allenmiller2071]

@@melvinrexwinkle1510 He would never get enough potassium from 7 cups of green leafy vegetables a day. You would also have to have 5 avocados also to meet the RDA requirement. I eat a large salad each day and according to Cronometer I only ended up with 1140 mg of potassium well short of the 4700 mg. If I include all the other foods I ate I come to 83% of RDA requirements. That meal plan also included a full avocado.

[@streetsofgold6933]

Adding Potassium Chloride salt substitute will give you about 360 to 400 mg per tsp. Cream of Tartar and tomato juice is high in potassium. 1 cup of tomato juice has about 960 mg. I take in 1 tsp( which is about 1000 mg of potassium) of Cream of Tartar in 1 cup of tomato juice plus taking in at least 7 cups of leafy greens and other fruits and vegetables high in potassium like celery, coconut water, bananas, dates, etc.

[@chadaitken5476]

I think Dr Berg would say his 7-10 cups would get him there. But part of the problem is that most potassium supplements are only 100mg per pill bc of a small % of people who might overdose. Dr Berg does have his supplement powder. 1000mg per scoop. Thanks for the other suggestions. Getting this right plus the materials for your mitochondria is a large part of your cellular energy and overall health. 👍

[@allenmiller2071]

@@streetsofgold6933 I have Cream of Tartar at home. I noticed that adding this to my Kefir Smoothies and other smoothies, I can increase my potassium intake substantially. Cream of Tartar is not that expensive either.

[@MegaBISP]

Dr. You are the man. Single handedly helping people to live their best lives. Adding potassium to my daily supplements. Thank you

[@jmcenterprises9591]

This was a fantastic video, you are an awesome Doctor! Thanks.

[@lyndale490]

You are theeee best!!!! I’m so grateful! Now, I can take care of my mom better!❣️❣️❣️😇🙏🙏🙏🦾

[@jennybeaubennny]

What a fantastically perfect way to explain so we easily understand. Thank you.

[@Drberg]

what is interesting is how long I had to study it to make it simple - days and many textbooks

[@lee-theparagonofGod]

We appreciate all your sacrifices Dr B.

[@jennybeaubennny]

Your followers, including me, are eternally grateful for all your hard work. You’ve touched and changed many lives for the better and the best part, you did it and continue to do it honestly, humbly, and with a great sense of humor. Thank you!!!

[@theresaleong3147]

@@Drberg GOd bless you for using your time n energy to educate us. We, common folks with no medical training are always grateful to you for teaching us in more simple language. I thank GOd also for the invention of smartphones n internet..beore all these we d imple g olks are just blurr.. blurr. PRAISE GOD!

[@christieoquin0045]

I can tell in a heartbeat (pun intended 😅) if my potassium level is weak bc I’ll have heart palpitations all throughout the day. When I consistently add in Dr. Berg’s electrolyte powder to my diet, I have zero palpitations!!! Thanks for your wealth of knowledge, Dr. B!!

[@michaelaoun3723]

do u use one scoop a day i just started today with the lemon rashberry electrolytes and i dont like the taste

[@christieoquin0045]

michael aoun yeah I do one scoop a day in the mornings. I put a scoop in a 40oz water bottle to help tone down the intensity of the taste. Maybe you could try that. 😊

[@michaelaoun3723]

thank u

[@michaelaoun3723]

how long it took after starting your scoops the heart calmed down

[@christieoquin0045]

michael aoun literally within a couple of hours I wouldn’t notice any. When my potassium is low, I may have several an hour. I’ll do 7 cups of spinach and avocado (and protein powder for flavor) in a shake for extra potassium later in the day and Dr. Berg’s powder in the morning and it clears it up.

[@theresadailey5809]

Important video, well done ,thank you for explaining .

[@terose5571]

How is one person sooo smart...love to learn about nutrition and the body from you Dr. Berg♥️

[@kristiea3897]

Cook up those greens guys!! Rainbow and Swiss chard, beet greens!! Etc. Yummy 😋

[@lf7065]

Vegetables have the perfect balance between potassium and sodium! ☺️

[@amybrumley1628]

Excellent information thanks DR Berg

[@lindaleslie5634]

Great information! Thank you!

[@harku123]

Man, i love when he makes videos like this

[@lawdogwales5921]

That was interesting. It was like a medical school lecture.

[@akultisgod5538]

dr berg's youtube channel has literally changed my life.

[@Drberg]

Happy to be of help!

[@kronikzblehtcgs3303]

I love this , thank you doctor berg