I Took Prednisone for Years. Nobody Warned Me.

Most prednisone side effects aren’t mentioned when you’re prescribed it. Discover the connection between prednisone and cortisol, why it’s commonly used for autoimmune diseases, and what to do after stopping prednisone.Uploaded 08-10-26👉 Download Dr. Berg’s Free Daily Health Routine: https://drbrg.co/4hOKbsQJust so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. 0:00 Prednisone effects on the body0:49 Adrenal glands and cortisol explained1:16 Prednisone and cortisol3:58 Prednisone immune system effects 5:47 Autoimmune disease 6:12 Prednisone side effects 6:47 Prednisone taper information 7:15 HPA axis 7:35 Vitamin D and your immune system 8:04 Stress and cortisol 9:04 Supporting the glucocorticoid receptor Check out the top causes and natural remedies for inflammation here: https://drbrg.co/4AVwm4zLearn more about supporting your immune system naturally. Watch these next:https://youtu.be/s0jIXMc3PS0https://youtu.be/dktvNq-vCvAhttps://youtu.be/TZ0Dm6ULLAwYour adrenal glands produce cortisol, which helps keep inflammation under control. Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid that’s about four times more potent than cortisol, so it can reduce inflammation very quickly. It can also suppress your body’s natural cortisol production, affecting adrenal function even after you stop taking it.Prednisone can also affect your body’s mineral balance. Sodium can rise while potassium decreases, potentially contributing to fluid retention and high blood pressure.Beyond reducing inflammation, prednisone can also suppress normal immune function. The longer you take prednisone, the greater the potential effect on your immune system.For autoimmune disease, prednisone doesn’t address the underlying cause. It temporarily suppresses the immune response and inflammation. Prednisone side effects can include bone loss, blood sugar problems, muscle loss, eye problems, mood changes, and many more.DATA:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279156 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11451960 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4751577/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5874849 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10982086/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13354640 Dr. Eric Berg D.C. Bio:Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis and Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.Follow Me On Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Drberg/YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@UCpWhiwlOPxOmwQu5xyjtLDw Keto Recipes: https://www.youtube.com/@drbergketorecipesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/ Spotify Podcast: 🎧 https://drbrg.co/DrBerg-SpotifyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbergofficial X: https://x.com/dr_ericbergDisclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg, D.C., 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, 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, diagno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices