Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Today we’re going to talk about the potential benefits of sulforaphane for autism. Sulforaphane is a natural chemical in cruciferous vegetables and other vegetables. Sulforaphane can be beneficial for other conditions as well, including: • H. pylori • HIV • Hepatitis C and B • SARS-CoV-2 People with autism have a low antioxidant capacity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation. One of the lowered antioxidants is glutathione. Lowered glutathione is also involved in conditions other than autism, including: • COPD • Alzheimer’s • Parkinson’s • Cancer • Autoimmune diseases • ADHD • Bipolar disorder • Schizophrenia • H. pylori • HIV A certain protein called Nrf2 is the master regulator of all of the antioxidants your body makes, including glutathione. This protein also activates detoxification enzymes, helps regulate T helper cells, and helps protect against oxidation and oxidative stress. Things that inhibit Nrf2: • High-sugar diets • Lack of sleep • Stress • Glyphosate • Alcohol • Smoking • Toxins • Medications • Infections • Gene alterations Things that trigger Nrf2: 1. Sulforaphane 2. Selenium, cysteine, glutamine, and tryptophan 3. NAC 4. Glutathione 5. Prolonged fasting 6. Cruciferous and sulfur vegetables 7. Alpha-lipoic acid 8. Vitamins A, C, D, E, and zinc 9. Milk thistle 10. Exercise 11. EGCG (green tea) 12. Healthy gut microbes DATA: https://www.sciencedirect.com https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35500829/ https://www.oatext.com https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-022-03189-z https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4811417/

17 Sep 20239min

Today we're going to talk about a simple way to prevent kidney stones, and it has to do with apple cider vinegar. The most common type of kidney stone is a calcium oxalate stone. In this situation, you have high oxalates and calcium and low citrate. You may have high oxalates from consuming too many high-oxalate foods. Oxalates are in a lot of foods, including keto-friendly foods. High calcium in the urine can be due to a genetic mutation. Your body makes citrates, which bind with calcium to lessen the amount of free calcium in the body. Free calcium is what can bind to oxalates. Drinking more fluids during the day is one of the best ways to prevent kidney stones. I suggest drinking at least two and a half liters of fluids per day if you're prone to getting kidney stones. Another great way to prevent kidney stones is to add electrolyte powder containing potassium citrate or magnesium citrate to your water. The best natural remedy for kidney stones: • To help dissolve kidney stones, add four to six ounces of lemon juice and two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a large glass of water, and drink up! For kidney stone prevention, add the juice of one lemon or just one tablespoon of lemon juice and two tablespoons of ACV to your water. DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25542071/

17 Sep 20235min

Today, we’re going to talk about the #1 thing that improves your health. It has to do with increasing the diversity of microbes in your gut. Ideally, you want a rich microbiome with a lot of different species. Without this diversity, you’ll provide the perfect space for harmful bacteria to thrive. A lack of diverse microbes can lead to symptoms, including: • Diarrhea • Gut inflammation • Toxins • Obesity • Slow metabolism • Mood changes This lack of diversity is called dysbiosis, and it’s associated with many different serious health conditions. Potential benefits of diverse microbes: • They help you make vitamins • They provide immune protection • They help keep inflammation low • They feed colon cells • They help produce amino acids, neurotransmitters, and other proteins • They help keep your energy high How to increase the diversity of microbes in your gut and boost your health: 1. Consume food that has been grown on soil that has a diverse microbiome 2. Increase the diversity of plant foods in your diet 3. Exercise 4. Get plenty of quality sleep 5. Do intermittent fasting 6. Consume phenols 7. Consume sprouts or microgreens grown on soil 8. Consume probiotic foods 9. Consume raw foods Top things that lower microbiome diversity: 1. Broad-spectrum antibiotics 2. Glyphosate 3. Animals fed on a monoculture 4. Stress 5. Artificial sweeteners 6. Inflammation 7. Liver issues 8. Sterilized foods 9. Radiated foods 10. Overly processed foods 11. A lack of variety of foods in the diet If you’re expecting a baby, keep in mind that having a natural birth and breastfeeding can both enhance the diversity of microbes in an infant.

17 Sep 202312min

Let’s talk about the interesting benefits of wheatgrass. Typical wheat products like bread and pasta are made with the seed, or grain, of the wheat plant. Wheatgrass is the actual plant that the seed grows on. The type of wheatgrass used in wheatgrass juice is at an early stage—usually less than ten days old. I think how healthy wheatgrass is for you depends on what it’s grown on. Wheatgrass grown on soil may be more beneficial than wheatgrass grown in other ways. Wheatgrass juice powder may also be more beneficial than wheatgrass powder products. Wheatgrass juice powder is more concentrated because it doesn’t contain any fiber. One of the advantages of wheatgrass juice powder over wheatgrass powder is that people can consume it even if they can’t consume fiber. Unlike grain, wheatgrass is gluten-free and is low in anti-nutrients, tannins, and oxalates. Wheatgrass juice powder grown on good soil is low-carb and rich in vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and amino acids. However, I consume wheatgrass juice powder for two main reasons: 1. 70% of wheatgrass is chlorophyll 2. It’s rich in phytonutrients Both chlorophyll and phytonutrients have a wealth of beneficial properties. Research is also being done on using wheatgrass for a genetic type of anemia called thalassemia. Growing your own wheatgrass to make wheatgrass juice is inexpensive and pretty simple. Give it a try! DATA: https://www.degruyter.com https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5947926/ https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.7012 https://www.semanticscholar.org

16 Sep 20238min

Let’s talk about the dark side of zinc. Zinc is one of the most important trace minerals for your hair. But having too much zinc can be just as damaging to your hair as zinc deficiency. Zinc is a trace mineral, and it’s involved in over 300 different enzymes. Zinc is needed to support the growth of hair follicles. With low zinc, you could experience hair loss. Zinc is also needed for collagen and keratin. If you're deficient in zinc, you could notice thin and brittle hair. Having too much zinc can lead to copper deficiency. The more zinc you take, the more copper you need. Copper is also involved in hair growth, hair color, and the structural integrity of the hair. The most zinc an adult could take without experiencing any side effects is roughly about 40 mg per day. Symptoms of zinc toxicity can include: • Nausea • Vomiting • Decreased appetite • Abdominal cramps • Diarrhea • Headaches But, you may need even higher amounts of zinc short-term for certain health problems. The key is to make sure you always consume enough copper as well. The correct zinc-to-copper ratio is roughly ten to one. It’s important to remember that when you consume foods high in zinc, your body only absorbs 20 to 40 percent of it. There are a lot of various things that decrease the absorption of zinc. It’s important to avoid things that prevent the absorption of zinc and consume foods high in zinc. You may also want to consider a zinc supplement as well as make sure you're getting plenty of copper.

16 Sep 20236min

Let’s talk about protein. We often think that increasing protein helps build muscle because muscle is made of protein. But this doesn’t always work. Some people that eat more protein may even suffer from amino acid deficiency. You need sufficient amounts of protein to build muscle, but, more importantly, you need sufficient amino acids. The general thought is that you need .8 grams of protein per kilogram of lean body mass—not overall weight. This might look like around 50 grams of protein per day. A moderate amount of protein would be between 1.2 and 1.7 grams per kilogram of lean body mass. High protein would be about 2 grams per kilogram of lean body mass. It’s essential to focus on consuming quality protein from eggs, meat, fish, and dairy. It’s not ideal to rely on getting your protein from plant sources or protein powder to build healthy muscles. Factors that influence the production of muscle protein: 1. Insulin resistance What to do: • Get on a low-carb diet (Healthy Keto®) • Do intermittent fasting 2. Growth hormone What to do: • Intense exercise • Get plenty of sleep • Do intermittent fasting 3. Testosterone What to do: • Consume zinc (red meat, shellfish, seafood) • Avoid refined carbs and sugar • Lower your stress • Avoid soy protein isolates, soy milk, beer, and alcohol 4. Stress What to do: • Take a look at my other videos on how to lower stress 5. The microbiome What to do: • Consume probiotic foods 6. Low stomach acid What to do: • Take betaine hydrochloride 7. Low enzymes in the pancreas or small intestine What to do: • Consume enzyme-rich foods • Take an amino acid supplement 8. Lean protein What to do: • Consume fattier protein sources

16 Sep 202311min

Today I’m going to cover the worst mistake people make when dealing with constipation and what to do for constipation. Constipation is congestion in your gut—you have too much stool. Fiber increases stool volume. Fiber also causes your microbes to create fermentation, which leads to gas and bloating. Some studies suggest that consuming fiber can even worsen conditions like chronic constipation or SIBO. The biggest mistake people make when dealing with constipation is consuming more fiber. How to deal with constipation naturally: 1. Reduce your fiber 2. Talk to your doctor about whether or not it’s a side effect of a medication (and what to do if it is) 3. Consume vitamin B1 4. Lower your stress 5. Take bile salts 6. Take a probiotic 7. Do intermittent fasting 8. Consume a moderate amount of protein 9. Consume betaine hydrochloride and apple cider vinegar 10. Consume magnesium and potassium DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3435786/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16815488/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15654804/

15 Sep 20238min

Today I want to share an interesting tip to get rid of mucus in the sinuses. This remedy may be beneficial if you’re experiencing: • Postnasal drip • Chronic rhinitis or sinusitis • Sinus pressure • Sinus headaches or cluster headaches • Sinus allergies Common treatments for nasal congestion are steroids, medications, or even surgery. But, these options can have side effects or complications. One of the best natural remedies for mucus in the sinuses is hot peppers. You can consume hot peppers or use a nasal spray containing hot pepper. This is very different from pepper spray—we’re talking about a very diluted solution. Instead of suppressing mucus, the phytonutrient in hot peppers may help drain mucus from the sinuses and reduce nasal hyperactivity. It can potentially help open the sinuses, drain the sinuses, and desensitize the mucus membranes in the sinuses. It’s also antimicrobial. Try consuming cottage cheese to help neutralize the effects of consuming hot peppers if needed. DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24139494/

15 Sep 20235min