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The #1 Worst Protein in the World! Dec 09, 2025

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This toxic protein is one of the worst foods for your body. Find out about the worst protein in the world that’s often marketed as healthy, despite being one of the most dangerous protein sources. This is the protein you should never eat!

0:00 Introduction: Protein you should never eat

0:49 The worst protein for your health

3:37 Ultra-processed proteins

8:17 The worst protein in the world

8:55 Toxic proteins to avoid

The EAT-Lancet planetary health diet aims for a plant-based world where red meat is replaced with plant-based protein. Surprisingly, the one protein you should never eat is plant-based!

So what’s the worst protein in the world? Here are 11 facts about one of the most dangerous protein sources:

1. The industrial extraction of defatted soy flour involves fat removal from soy flour using hexane, a component of gasoline. This ingredient is considered GRAS, or generally recognized as safe. This is a legal loophole that allows a company to classify its own product as safe.

2. This ultra-processed protein is a byproduct of the soybean oil industry.

3. It contains heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead.

4. It’s thermo-mechanically restructured, which means high temperatures and machinery are used to restructure the product so that it mimics the texture of meat.

5. This product makes around $1.39 billion per year.

6. It’s marketed as healthy and has been around since the 1960s.

7. It contains sodium hydroxide, which changes the pH, chemically altering the protein.

8. It contains hydrogen peroxide and titanium dioxide used as bleaching agents.

9. It’s composed of sponge-like chunks of artificial meat that’s rehydrated with additional seed oil.

10. Artificial flavor and color are added to mimic the taste and appearance of meat.

11. The protein is dried at around 347 degrees Fahrenheit, so by the time you cook it, it’s been heated twice.

The estrogenic effect of soy is not destroyed by heat!

The protein I'm referring to is textured vegetable protein, made from the “vegetable” known as soy. This highly refined, ultra-processed protein contains heavy metals and is GMO, so it may contain traces of glyphosate.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & 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.

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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, 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.

The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - December 5, 2025 Dec 08, 2025

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Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals®. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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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, 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. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

STOP Making These Blood Sugar Mistakes Dec 04, 2025

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Find out how to improve blood sugar control and stop making common blood sugar mistakes! In this video, we’ll cover 13 blood sugar mistakes to avoid, along with the best blood sugar management tips for healthy blood sugar levels.

0:00 Introduction: Stop making blood sugar mistakes!

0:25 High blood sugar explained

2:41 Insulin resistance and diabetes

5:47 Common blood sugar regulation mistakes

12:22 How to lower blood sugar naturally

14:05 More blood sugar management tips

Did you know that all of the blood in your body should only contain a single teaspoon of sugar? Our bodies tightly regulate the amount of sugar in our blood at any given time. If you have prediabetes, that number rises to 1.5 teaspoons. With diabetes, the blood contains 2 teaspoons of sugar.

The average person consumes between 50 and 100 teaspoons of sugar every day. Insulin removes the sugar from your blood and converts it to fat or stored sugar in the liver and muscles. The body only needs a tiny amount of sugar (which the liver can make on its own), so we don’t actually need to consume any sugar at all.

Chronic excessive sugar consumption can lead to the development of insulin resistance, which is at the root of many chronic diseases.

Improve blood sugar control by avoiding these common mistakes when testing your blood sugar.

1. Not washing your hands

2. Using alcohol wipes incorrectly

3. Using expired strips

4. Hot sauna or cold plunge before testing

5. Tylenol usage

6. Taking vitamin C and other supplements

7. Squeezing fingers

8. Using different fingers

9. Using continuous glucose monitors

10. Testing at high altitudes

11. Drinking coffee

12. Checking glucose in the morning

13. Dehydration

An A1C test measures the average blood sugar over a period of 3 months. Several factors, including ethnicity, anemia, and diet, can affect these results.

The liver is at the root of the problem when it comes to type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, a low-carb diet with intermittent fasting can quickly eliminate liver fat and correct insulin resistance and diabetes.

To further support healthy blood sugar levels, try the following:

•Consistent exercise

•Apple cider vinegar diluted in water before meals

•Morning walks

•Berberine

•Get plenty of sleep

•Reduce stress levels

•Increase sunlight exposure

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The Truth is Finally Coming Out… About Health Freedom Dec 02, 2025

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What happened to natural health just a few years ago? Discover the extensive censorship in health and the efforts to discredit natural health advocates, including Sayer Ji and RFK Jr., in this fascinating interview with Sayer Ji.

0:00 Introduction: Censorship in health

1:30 Sayer Ji interview

2:50 The censorship of Sayer Ji's health wisdom

8:33 CCDH

14:50 The Merck Manual and censorship of natural remedies

17:28 The rise in alternative health solutions

21:13 Distrust in modern medicine

A few years ago, I all but disappeared online! Censorship in health took a drastic turn, labeling people like Sayer Ji as domestic terrorists for spreading information about holistic health. Advocates of natural health, dietary, and lifestyle modifications, as well as medical freedom, were silenced.

Sayer Ji had a website, a business, and a YouTube channel, and was essentially deplatformed. He explains that in 2019, 99% of natural health information was removed from Google, essentially overnight!

The Center for Countering Digital Hate is a small organization that claims to work at stopping online hate and misinformation. This group out of the UK influences a large population in the US, and has targeted those advocating for parental rights, medical choice, and religious freedom. They’ve characterized the advocates of these principles as dangerous, irresponsible, and even violent in an attempt to deplatform and demonetize their opposition.

All of Sayer Ji's alternative health solutions were removed from the internet. Even information on sunlight and walking, natural health tips that are hardly controversial. They use manipulation of words like drug, disease, and heal to try to criminalize natural health and increase censorship in health information that challenges the status quo.

Sayer Ji has conducted extensive research on the Merck Manual, first published in 1899. It was full of natural health remedies! Fortunately, Sayer Ji’s accounts were restored, and he was essentially replatformed with a formal apology.People want alternative health solutions! They want lifestyle changes instead of a polypharmacy of drugs. Sayer Ji explains that there has been a significant increase in people advocating for bodily sovereignty, embracing natural healing, and making lifestyle changes on a large scale.

As pharmaceutical companies continue to lose trust, they’ve resorted to hiring social media influencers to try to regain it.

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Your Legs Are Failing First — Here’s Why Dec 01, 2025

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0:00 Introduction: Leg strength for longevity

0:37 Leg problems that affect longevity

10:41 Type 2 diabetes

13:50 The Soleus push-up

16:40 Sitting-rising test and longevity

19:43 More tips for strong legs

Did you know that your legs can give early warning signs about underlying health conditions? The older you are, the more relevant this becomes! The following conditions that affect the legs can provide insight into your longevity and overall health.

1. Peripheral neuropathy

These symptoms of numbness, pain, tingling, or burning in the bottom of the feet or fingertips are often associated with diabetes. High levels of sugar in the bloodstream destroy the vascular and nervous systems.

2. Ankle and foot edema

Puffy legs and ankles, or pitting edema, often signify a serious problem with circulation involving the kidney, liver, or heart.

3. Restless legs syndrome

This often occurs at night and is related to the overconsumption of sugar. Interference with your sleep can decrease longevity. Dietary changes, vitamin B1, and magnesium may help improve this condition.

4. Deep vein thrombosis

Clots in the legs can break off and travel to the lungs. Around 90% to 95% percent of heart attacks are caused by clots.

5. Peripheral artery disease

This type of atherosclerosis goes beyond the arteries of the heart and is caused by damage to the endothelial layer of the arteries.

6. Chronic venous insufficiency

This is associated with a sedentary lifestyle and puts increased pressure on the heart.

7. Sarcopenia

Age-related muscle loss is one of the top predictors of mortality. Protein and exercise are vital, especially as you age.

Type 2 diabetes and blood sugar issues cause problems with the inside of the arteries, which often show up in your legs first. A low-carb diet and intermittent fasting can help reverse these issues, but this is often ignored by doctors. Benfotiamine and alpha-lipoic acid can also help with associated peripheral neuropathy.

The soleus push-up can significantly improve your blood sugar and circulation, and the sitting-standing test is an excellent indicator of hip and core strength.

Potassium, a low-carb diet, and the Soleus Push-up can all help improve edema and reduce excess water weight. Increasing nitric oxide supports the inner walls of the arteries, and consistent exercise and a sufficient amount of sleep can help strengthen the legs and increase longevity.

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The BEST Superfoods to Clean Out Your Arteries & Prevent a Heart Attack Nov 28, 2025

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0:00 Introduction: The best foods for heart health

0:20 What is heart-healthy food?

1:49 10 best foods for the heart

4:43 Egg yolk for heart health

10:22 Salt and a heart-healthy diet

Mainstream media may have red-lined some of these foods, but they’re actually the best foods you can eat for heart health!

A heart-healthy diet is often characterized as being low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, and high in fiber. This isn’t the best diet for heart health! For a healthy heart, prioritize nutrient-dense foods that contain the active form of vitamin A, heme iron, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and high-quality complete protein.

Here are the top 10 superfoods for your heart!

1. Red meat

I’m sure you’re surprised to see this on the list! Grass-fed red meat contains high-quality amino acids that support the mitochondria in the heart. It’s also a potent source of CoQ10, stearic acid, carnitine, carnosine, zinc, and vitamin B12.

2. Butter

Grass-fed butter is very healthy for your heart! It’s loaded with vitamin K2, which helps remove calcium from the arteries. It also contains butyrate, CLA, the active form of vitamin A, and stearic acid.

3. Egg yolk

Egg yolks are rich in choline, which helps prevent a fatty liver. Liver fat can spill over into the heart in the form of epicardial fat. Egg yolks also contain vitamin K2 and carotenoids.

4. Cheese

Raw, aged cheese is rich in vitamin K2 and contains natural ACE inhibitors, which help support healthy blood pressure.

5. Shellfish

Oysters, mussels, and clams are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids and various trace minerals, including zinc, copper, iron, and magnesium.

6. Organ meats

Grass-fed, grass-finished liver and other organ meats contain omega-3s, CoQ10, vitamin A, B12, and trace minerals like copper. You can also consume cod liver for the same benefits!

7. Fermented foods

Foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, and natto are rich in vitamin K2. Natto contains nattokinase, which helps support healthy blood pressure.

8. Sea salt

Sea salt contains 80 to 90 different minerals. Low sodium levels can lead to high blood pressure and increased cortisol levels.

9. Fatty fish

Wild-caught salmon, sardines, anchovies, and mackerel are potent sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

10. Collagen

Bone broth and the skin of chicken and fish are excellent sources of collagen. Ten percent of the collagen you consume is in the form of peptide chains, which can help the body repair collagenous structures in the body.

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What Happens If You Take Collagen Every Day? Nov 27, 2025

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I’m sure you’ve heard of using collagen for skin, hair, and anti-aging, but does collagen really work? It does, but in more ways than you think! Find out about the real benefit of collagen you’ve probably never heard about. Learn more about collagen absorption to maximize the benefits!

0:00 Introduction: Collagen benefits

1:04 What is collagen?

2:45 More benefits of collagen

4:10 Collagen peptides

7:58 The best collagen sources

9:22 Improving collagen absorption and function

Collagen is often used for hair, skin, nails, and joints. It’s been used to prevent wrinkles and as a beauty product, but the real benefit of collagen has nothing to do with beauty!

Our ancestors ate animals nose to tail. This means they included organ meats, bone marrow, cartilage, and skin as vital parts of their diet.

Around 30% of the protein in your body is collagen. It makes up the connective tissue of the body. Your tendons, ligaments, cartilage, fascia, and even a portion of your bones are made of collagen.

In modern times, most of our meat doesn’t contain much collagen. Only 1% to 3% of the protein we eat is collagen. This can lead to deficiencies in glycine, a key amino acid.

When you’re 17, you have the most collagen of your entire life. As we age, we lose a significant amount of collagen, leading to skin sagging, wrinkles, joint issues, and increased overall fragility.

Here are some of the surprising benefits of collagen:

•Antioxidant properties

•Helps increase glutathione

•Gut lining repair

•Glycine for sleep and detoxification

Most of the collagen from the diet breaks down into amino acids. Only 10% remains as collagen peptide chains.

Peptides are signaling molecules that tell the body to repair and rebuild connective tissue. These peptides trigger specific genes that activate the fibroblast cells in the body to produce collagen and elastin.

When you consume muscle meat, eggs, and whey protein, you’re only getting amino acids, not the signaling molecules for repairing and rebuilding. To increase your collagen intake, you can try a collagen supplement. You can also consume collagen-rich foods, such as the skin on chicken or fish. You can use bones, joints, and cartilage to make a variety of stews and soups. Bone marrow is an excellent source of collagen!

Grass-fed, grass-finished beef has more collagen than conventional beef. You can even try mixing collagen powder in your coffee!

Don’t forget the cofactors, vitamin C, biotin, and trace minerals, which are vital for collagen absorption and function.

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The #1 Best Way to Burn Inner Thigh Fat & Lose Cellulite Nov 26, 2025

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Inner thigh fat loss isn’t just about exercise. Your inner thigh workout should prioritize rest and recovery. Discover the best inner thigh exercises, along with the necessary diet and lifestyle changes, for achieving smooth, toned, and healthy legs.

0:00 Introduction: Inner thigh toning and fat loss

1:06 Inner thigh fat loss

4:45 How to tone inner thighs

7:16 What causes inner thigh fat?

7:58 The best inner thigh workout

12:29 More inner thigh fat loss tips

Subcutaneous fat is the fat stored just under the skin. Visceral fat surrounds the organs. This type of fat is unhealthy and inflammatory, often related to insulin resistance. Liver fat can be eliminated in a matter of days or weeks.

Fat on the inner thighs is the most difficult type of fat to get rid of. This fat is not just superficial; it’s woven inside the muscle fibers, similar to the marbling in Wagyu beef. Muscle deteriorates and is replaced by fat and scar tissue. Stem cells that make muscle cells are lost, resulting in fewer contractions, less ATP, and more insulin resistance in the muscle.

This abnormal accumulation of fat in the muscle is called myosteatosis, or intramuscular fat. This fat must be burned locally! As you begin to address this problem, you may not initially lose weight or notice a visible change, because the change occurs at the cellular level.

For inner thigh fat loss, focus on repairing damaged muscle cells, rather than simply losing weight. Strength and decreased appetite will signify that you are improving.

The root causes of intramuscular fat are the following:

•Inactivity/sedentary life

•Insulin resistance

•Inflammation

•Aging

For the most inner thigh fat loss, try the following:

1. Eccentric exercises

2. Walking

3. Sprinting/HIIT

4. Two meals per day/low-carb diet

5. Increase key nutrients: magnesium, vitamin D, and omega-3

6. Get plenty of sleep

7. Periodic prolonged fasting

8. Cold plunge/shower

Learn how to do step-ups and walking lunges here: ▶️ https://youtu.be/wfhXnLILqdk ▶️ https://youtu.be/tQNktxPkSeE

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The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - November 21, 2025 Nov 25, 2025

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To be considered, click on the link below to fill out the application! If you’d like to join next week’s show, make sure you fill out the application by Tuesday night, the week of the live show.

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Participants will be selected on Wednesdays, and an invitation with the unique link to join the show will be sent out on Thursday afternoon before the Friday Live Show.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

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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, 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. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

The Most Dangerous “Therapy” in the World Still Used in America Nov 24, 2025

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Stop this barbaric treatment! Sign the petition here: https://stopect.com/email-congress

This barbaric medical treatment is still being used to treat depression and mental illness in the US. Find out about the dangerous side effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), one of the most controversial mental health treatments that exists. You won’t believe they’re still doing this!

0:00 Introduction: ECT for depression

0:41 Electroshock treatment background

2:11 Is ECT dangerous?

2:23 What is electroconvulsive therapy?

4:22 More side effects of electroconvulsive therapy

4:38 Trauma from electroshock therapy

This barbaric mental health therapy costs around $2000 to $2500 per treatment, and is covered by Medicaid, Medicare, and the VA system. It’s a multibillion-dollar market! The average treatment plan includes 12 sessions in the first month, followed by maintenance sessions every 3 weeks.

This treatment has never been scientifically proven to work! There have been no official trials, and it has even been performed on children and pregnant women. The UN calls this treatment a human rights abuse and compares this forced treatment on minors to torture. In China, it’s actually used as a form of torture.

In addition, this treatment has never been FDA-approved and was merely grandfathered in. In 2018, the FDA downgraded it from a high-risk classification to a moderate-risk classification. This dangerous treatment causes structural brain damage, creates swelling and inflammation in the brain, and even kills brain cells.

Electroconvulsive therapy involves putting 150 volts through a person's brain to induce a grand mal seizure. ECT treatment comes with many side effects, has 60 documented adverse events, and can cause permanent brain damage, memory loss, and heart attacks.

This treatment uses enough energy to stop the heart, and there is nothing stopping the voltage from traveling to the rest of the body. This can lead to cardiac arrest! People who use this treatment are also at an increased risk of suicide.

I’ve seen firsthand in practice that people who’ve had this treatment lose their personality, humor, creativity, and more. ECT treatment can lead to death, destruction of cells and mitochondria, and shrinking of the hippocampus. Neurologist Dr. John Feinberg noted in 1977 that ECT caused structural brain damage, indistinguishable from head trauma.

If you have depression, diet and lifestyle changes may help. Increasing vitamin D levels, B-vitamin levels, and omega-3 levels, along with a low-carb diet and intermittent fasting, can significantly improve your symptoms.

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