Dr. Ken Berry – The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral Health

Dr. Ken Berry is a board-certified family physician and the bestselling author of Lies My Doctor Told Me. After realizing that standard dietary advice was making his patients—and himself—sicker, he shifted his entire approach to focus on root-cause healing. In this audio series, he cuts through the noise of modern medical myths to deliver the straightforward truth about sustainable wellness.

Listeners will discover the science and common sense behind ancestral eating, focusing on ketogenic, ketovore, and carnivore lifestyles. Dr. Berry breaks down complex metabolic issues into practical, actionable steps, showing exactly how to reverse chronic inflammation, fix insulin resistance, and reclaim vitality through whole, nutrient-dense foods.

Whether you are looking to sustainably lose weight, untangle conflicting nutritional guidelines, or simply optimize your daily energy, this show provides the no-nonsense strategies required to thrive. Hit follow to step outside the standard dietary narrative and take control of your metabolic health.

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Proper Human Diet for Optimum Health Oct 02, 2026

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What you eat matters more than we've been told! A proper human diet will give your body every thing it needs to heal. A proper human diet will protect your body from things that would slow it down. A proper human diet will give you your optimum health. You can start slowly, removing sugar, grains and vegetable oils from your diet. Each day you do a little better, you get a little better. Dr. Berry's Website : www.drberry.com MINERAL DROPS: https://bit.ly/MineralFix Http://youtube.com/neishalovesit Https://neishalovesit.blog LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME : https://amzn.to/2nrykde Redmonds Re-Lyte electrolytes Discount code DRBERRY https://shop.redmond.life/products/re-lyte-electrolyte-mix?afmc=es 💎 salt crystals http://bit.ly/Redmonds_crystals promo code DRBERRY Keto Chow DISCOUNT CODE : DRBERRY10 http://bit.ly/KetoChowDiscount Electrolytes https://shop.ketochow.xyz/collections/home-page/products/electrolyte-fasting-drops?aff=96&ref=drkenberry 🧖🏻‍♀️Beauty bundle https://shop.redmond.life/products/neisha-loves-it-bundle 🧂Big salt bundle (Neisha) https://shop.redmond.life/products/neisha-salty-bundle 🧂Small salt bundle (Dr B)😎 https://shop.redmond.life/pages/dr-berry-bundle Disclaimer: Dr. Berry does not diagnose, treat or prevent any medical conditions online; instead he helps people better understand their health and ways to avoid health problems and promote well being. Make sure you are working with YOUR provider to monitor your health and medications. These posts and videos are not designed to and do not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. Through these many videos, facebook post and comments he gives suggestions for you to take back to your doctor and for you to do your own research. These videos, comments, and posts are for educational purposes only. The information provided in these videos or posts or through linkages to other sites, is not a substitute for medical or professional care, and you should not use the information in place of a visit, call consultation or the advice of your physician or other healthcare provider. Dr. Ken Berry MD is not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through these videos comments, or posts.

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Behind the Scenes With Dr. Berry in Camden, TN Part 1 Oct 02, 2026

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What happens when a doctor puts on his rancher hat? The opinions come out! You might agree or find my opinions inflammatory, or perhaps even revolutionary...
Uploaded 27-11-23
In this video, I'll take you along on a recent drive with my team, shedding light on the challenges we face with Big Food and Big Pharma, plus the regulations that disproportionately affect the little guys. It's an eye-opener, and I hope you find it insightful. If you enjoy this content, please remember to hit that Like button, drop a Comment, and subscribe. Don't forget to share this video with anyone who could benefit from this valuable information. Together, we can make a real impact.
FREE Proper Human Diet guidebook: https://drberrysguide.com/
FARM Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/OBFARMS (Learning to Farm)
FARM IG: https://instagram.com/obfarms.tn
Meaningful Research + Paleoanthropological Ancestry + Common-Sense...
LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME book: https://amzn.to/411cY4w
KICKING ASS AFTER 50 book: https://amzn.to/49XVKJK
The Proper Human Diet, presented by a Family Physician with 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Berry has treated over 25,000 patients during his career.
No big medical words here, just plain talk you can use to stay healthy and happy. If you like it limp-wristed and sugar-coated then you should probably look somewhere else.
I'll explain how you can use your diet and your lifestyle to get the health you want. Videos about the low-carb/ketogenic/carnivore diets, intermittent fasting, thyroid health, hormone optimization, and much more. I've declared all-out war on the epidemics of hyperinsulinemia, diabetes, and obesity currently hurting our world, and hurting your health.
Learn how to lose fat, lower your blood sugar, lower your blood pressure, optimize your hormones, and more...
Subscribe and share and join me in this fight!
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Dr Berry eats what? How I break my Fast... Oct 02, 2026

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I always get asked what I eat on my carnivore diet, so here is how i broke fast today with a simple meal. Enjoy this what i eat in a day video.
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Proper Human Diet principles video: https://youtu.be/jwagCofBDj8
Uploaded 28-08-25
Proper Human Diet GUIDEBOOK: https://www.drberry.com/guidebook
DAILY MINERALs: https://saltt.com/ref/DrB (discount)
LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2XvNNZm
KICKING ASS AFTER 50 book: https://amzn.to/3LMj1ny
COMMON SENSE LABS book: https://amzn.to/45rZ9NM
PHD Merch: https://www.drberry.com/shop (T-Shirts, Tanks, Hoodies, etc)
Holiday KETO Cookbook: https://bit.ly/ourholidaycookbook
Great Keto Recipes: https://cookingketowithfaith.com/
Eat Real MEAT: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount (discount = BERRY)
Pluck Organ Seasonings code = DRKEN for 25% off https://eatpluck.com
Support Our Mission: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity
LMNT electrolytes: drinklmnt.com/Neisha (free gift)
Farm Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrBerryFarms
Neisha’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NeishaSalasBerry
Best JERKY I’ve tasted: https://matthatjerky.com/?ref=_vgzta3eC0uNy
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The REAL Reason to Drink Lemon Water Every Day (Not what you think...) Oct 02, 2026

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The benefits of Lemon Water are touted by many and actually don't exist. There is one benefit of drinking lemon water daily that is proven and many other benefits of lemon water that don't exist.
PROPER HUMAN DIET guidebook (free): https://drberrysguide.com [scroll down]
Uploaded 08-11-23
Join Our Community for more info: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity
KICKING ASS AFTER 50 Book: https://amzn.to/43R5fqB
COMMON SENSE LABS Book: https://amzn.to/3qFMiJa
LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/3CgUbo8
Daily Minerals: https://bit.ly/MineralFix
GET MY NEWSLETTER! https://drberrylist.com/
Eat Real MEAT: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount (discount = BERRY)
Eat Real Salt: http://bit.ly/RealSalts
Join me and let's optimize your health!
My Website: drberry.com
Support my Mission to improve everyone's health: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity
Ken D Berry, MD, is a Family Physician with 20 years of experience seeing patients in the clinic, emergency department and inpatient, and has seen over 25,000 patients in his career so far.
For Collaboration/Speaking requests, please email me : support@drberry.com
Any information on diseases and treatments available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for advice provided by a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition.
Dr. Ken D. Berry may at any time and at his sole discretion change or replace the information available on this channel. To the extent permitted by mandatory law, Dr. Ken D. Berry shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on this channel, including viruses, regardless of the accuracy or completeness of any such content. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Proper Human Diet Q&A with Dr. Ken Berry Oct 02, 2026

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Got Low-Carb/Keto/Carnivore/Fasting Questions?? We are here for you. Invite a friend and let’s talk about the Proper Human Diet!! Low-carb, Keto, Ketovore, & Carnivore consisting of real, whole, nutrient-dense foods are the Proper Human Diet spectrum. Proper Human Diet Principles Explained: https://youtu.be/jwagCofBDj8 Become part of our Private Patreon Community with access to 3 extra Q&A’s/week: patreon.com/kendberrymd Watch REVERSED docu-series: https://www.yurhealthnetwork.com/reversedtvseries LOW-CARB CRUISE with us!! www.lowcarbcruiseinfo.com LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2XvNNZm Kicking Ass AFTER 50: https://bit.ly/KickAss50 Our Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3inNA39 Dr Berry's Website: www.drberry.com 💟MINERAL /Electrolyte Drops: https://bit.ly/MineralFix Proper Human Diet Shirts/Mugs/More Navy Design: https://ShopPHD. om White Design: https://ShopPHD.com --- Neisha’s Links --- Podcast: https://neisha-uncensored.podsite.io/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/neishalovesit Blog: https://neishalovesit.blog Best JERKY I’ve tasted: https://matthatjerky.com/?ref=_vgzta3eC0uNy Our Amazon Favorites: https://amzn.to/39DhX5u Eat REAL Meat: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount Redmond’s Re-Lyte electrolytes; Discount code: DRBERRY https://shop.redmond.life/products/re-lyte-electrolyte-mix?afmc=es Redmond’s Bundles 💎 salt rocks http://bit.ly/Redmonds_crystals promo code DRBERRY Keto Chow DISCOUNT CODE: DRBERRY10 http://shop.ketochow.xyz/?aff=96&ref=drkenberry Electrolyte Drops https://shop.ketochow.xyz/collections/home-page/products/electrolyte-fasting-drops?aff=96&ref=drkenberry Carnivore Crisps: https://carnivorecrisps.com (discount code: BERRY) Awesome Coffee: https://hollerroast.com/?ref=keto (discount) 🧖🏻♀️Beauty bundle https://shop.redmond.life/products/neisha-loves-it-bundle 🧂Big salt bundle (Neisha) https://shop.redmond.life/products/neisha-salty-bundle 🧂Small salt bundle (Dr B)😎 https://shop.redmond.life/pages/dr-berry-bundle Disclaimer: Dr. Berry does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical conditions online; instead, he helps people better understand their health and ways to avoid health problems and promote wellbeing. Make sure you are working with YOUR provider to monitor your health and medications. These posts and videos are not designed to and do not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services to you or to any other individual.

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Dr Berry LIVE Q&A (Correct Eating for Humans) & What's the Problem with Doctors??? Oct 02, 2026

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Got Low-Carb/Keto/Ketovore/Carnivore/Fasting Questions?? We are here for you. Let’s talk about the Proper Human Diet & why doctors are clueless!!! Low-carb, Keto, Ketovore, & Carnivore consisting of real, whole, nutrient-dense foods are on the Proper Human Diet spectrum. Become a PATRON & Ask Dr Berry your questions: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity MINERAL /Electrolyte Drops: https://ketochow.xyz/ref/DrBerryElec (discount) Eat REAL SALT: http://bit.ly/RealSalts SHOP PHD SHIRTS : https://shopphd.com LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2XvNNZm Kicking Ass AFTER 50: https://bit.ly/KickAss50 Our Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3inNA39 --- Neisha’s Links --- Lifestyle/Health Channel: https://youtube.com/neishalovesit Best JERKY I’ve tasted: https://matthatjerky.com/?ref=_vgzta3eC0uNy Our Amazon Favorites: https://amzn.to/39DhX5u Eat REAL Meat: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount Redmond’s Re-Lyte electrolytes; Discount code: DRBERRY https://shop.redmond.life/products/re-lyte-electrolyte-mix?afmc=es Redmond’s Bundles 💎 salt rocks http://bit.ly/Redmonds_crystals promo code DRBERRY Keto Chow: https://www.ketochow.xyz/ref/drkenberry (discount) Carnivore Crisps: https://carnivorecrisps.com (discount code: BERRY) Awesome Coffee roasted in Tenn: https://hollerroast.com/?ref=keto (discount) 🧖🏻♀️Beauty bundle https://shop.redmond.life/products/neisha-loves-it-bundle 🧂Big salt bundle (Neisha) https://shop.redmond.life/products/neisha-salty-bundle 🧂Small salt bundle (Dr B)😎 https://shop.redmond.life/pages/dr-berry-bundle Disclaimer: Dr. Berry does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical conditions online; instead, he helps people better understand their health and ways to avoid health problems and promote wellbeing. Make sure you are working with YOUR provider to monitor your health and medications. These posts and videos are not designed to and do not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services to you or to any other individual.

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When Modern Comfort Departs Oct 02, 2026

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Meaningful Research + Paleoanthropological Ancestry + Common-Sense... The Proper Human Diet, presented by a Family Physician with 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Berry has treated over 25,000 patients during his career. No big medical words here, just plain talk you can use to stay healthy and happy. If you like it limp-wristed and sugar-coated then you should probably look somewhere else. I'll explain how you can use your diet and your lifestyle to get the health you want. Videos about the low-carb/ketogenic/carnivore diets, intermittent fasting, thyroid health, hormone optimization, and much more. I've declared all-out war on the epidemics of hyperinsulinemia, diabetes, and obesity currently hurting our world, and hurting your health. Learn how to lose fat, lower your blood sugar, lower your blood pressure, optimize your hormones, and more... Subscribe and share and join me in this fight! #carnivore #carnivorediet #farmer

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KNEE ARTHRITIS Relief (10 Simple Steps to Take) 2026 Oct 02, 2026

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Knee arthritis pain can be crippling, hurting with every step. Imagine if you could improve your knee pain without surgery, without pills, wouldn't that be wonderful? Knee arthritis has been shown to improve with certain diet changes.
Uploaded 05-10-20
Use these simple steps to reduce inflammation and pain in your knee. Knee arthritis doesn't have to keep you down.
LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2YxwHK9
Daily MINERALS: http://bit.ly/MineralFix (Discount)
Knee Arthritis Recources:
Low-carb benefits Knee OA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30865775/
UAB study
https://www.uab.edu/news/health/item/10316-study-low-carb-diet-provides-relief-from-knee-osteoarthritis?fbclid=IwAR35-2U1Dkguw59rccwyy5QnD-wIp02GwPsvKDRQWY9LhrNNyu2rRBj05qY
Knee OA has doubled in last 50 years: https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2017/08/08/1703856114.abstract
Knee OA NOT due to Age or Obesity: https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2017/08/08/1703856114.abstract
◼KETO 101: http://bit.ly/KETO101
◼CARNIVORE 101: https://bit.ly/Carnivore101
LIVER Supplement: http://bit.ly/AncestOrgs (Discount code = KENTEN)
Eat REAL SALT: http://bit.ly/RealSalts
----- Join me and let's optimize your health! -----
💪Become a PATRON and Ask Dr Berry your questions: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity
Thanks so much to our Prime and Champion Patrons, Josh S, Michael K, Dianne M, Yolanda N, Rochelle M, Chris B, 2KrazyKetos, Louis M, Melissa D, Linda W, Margaret B, Kim S, Vaneesa C, Ben and Carla, Jennifer M, Bob C, Denise M, Jamie S, Shawn J, Tonya B, Shahem Z, B B, Lori B, Shannon H, Suzanne C, William K, Mitzi C, Sam B, Julie L, Dean Z, John C, Rumi K, Doyle R, Jeff P, Tia G, Amanda W, Jose A, Christina S, Sue P and Terry V for helping make this video possible.
My Website: drberry.com
Eat REAL Meat: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount
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INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/kendberry.md/
TWITTER: twitter.com/KenDBerryMD
PARLER: @kendberrymd TikTok: @kendberrymd
GAB: @kendberrymd MeWe: @kendberrymd
Ken D Berry, MD, is a Family Physician and has been practicing Family Medicine in rural Tennessee for over 20 years, having seen over 25,000 patients in his career so far.
Consult your doctor. Don't use this video as medical advice.
For Collaborations please email me: support@drberry.com
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Any information on diseases and treatments available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition.
Although all measures are taken to ensure that the contents of the YouTube channel are accurate and up-to-date, all information contained on it is provided ‘as is’.
To the extent permitted by mandatory law, Dr. Ken D. Berry shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on this channel, including viruses, regardless of the accuracy or completeness of any such content.
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PREDIABETES (13 Red Flags of Prediabetes) Do You Have Prediabetes? Oct 02, 2026

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Pre-Diabetes can sneak up on you unless you know the Warning Signs. You might ignore these signs unless you know they could mean you are developing Pre-Diabetes! Know all 13 warning signs of Pre-Diabetes so you can catch it early and reverse it before it develops into Type 2 Diabetes. A1c Home Meter: https://bit.ly/A1CatHome KETO 101 Playlist: http://bit.ly/KETO101 Carnivore 101 Playlist: https://bit.ly/Carnivore101 How I Reversed My Pre-Diabetes: https://youtu.be/91ZddXkeGFw Eat REAL SALT: https://shop.redmond.life/?afmc=DRBERRY (discount) Become a PATRON & ask Dr. Berry your questions directly: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/3CgUbo8 Daily Minerals: https://bit.ly/MineralFix (discount) Our Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3inNA39 Our Amazon Favorites: https://amzn.to/39DhX5u ----- Join me and let's optimize your health! ----- Thanks so much to our Prime & Champion Patrons Chris B, Andrew R, Benjamin S, Colin, Jeffery D, Michael K, Shelley L, Sheri M, Stacie P, A_Smith, Amy M, B B, Beth J, Bob C, Charles A, Daniel L, Dean F, Dean P, Dean Z, Debra B, Elizabeth & Brett L, Fuji M, James H, Jeff P, John I, Julie L, Karen A, Karen C, Kevin S, Lisa K, Lori B, Marilynn S, Mary, Michelle G, Mike R, Mitzi C, My'chell V, Paul R, Ralph D, Rick & Kit C, Ron F, Ryane C, Shawn R, Steve H, Suzanne C, Tahane M, Tami H, Tim S, Tina C, Tracey D, 2 Krazy Ketos, Jose A, John C, and Dean Z for helping make this video possible. My Website: drberry.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kendberry.md/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/kendberry.md/ TWITTER: twitter.com/KenDBerryMD TikTok: @kendberrymd Clapper: @kendberrymd MeWe: @kendberrymd Ken D Berry, MD, is a Family Physician and has been practicing Family Medicine in Tennessee for over 20 years, having seen over 25,000 patients in his career so far. Consult your doctor. Don't use this video as medical advice. For Collaborations please email me: support@drberry.com Any information on diseases and treatments available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Although all measures are taken to ensure that the contents of the YouTube channel are accurate and up-to-date, all information contained on it is provided ‘as is’. To the extent permitted by mandatory law, Dr. Ken D. Berry shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on this channel, including viruses, regardless of the accuracy or completeness of any such content. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Sign Up for the PHD Community FREE Today! Oct 02, 2026

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https://phdtrial.com/ Meaningful Research + Paleoanthropological Ancestry + Common-Sense... The Proper Human Diet, presented by a Family Physician with 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Berry has treated over 25,000 patients during his career. No big medical words here, just plain talk you can use to stay healthy and happy. If you like it limp-wristed and sugar-coated then you should probably look somewhere else. I'll explain how you can use your diet and your lifestyle to get the health you want. Videos about the low-carb/ketogenic/carnivore diets, intermittent fasting, thyroid health, hormone optimization, and much more. I've declared all-out war on the epidemics of hyperinsulinemia, diabetes, and obesity currently hurting our world, and hurting your health. Learn how to lose fat, lower your blood sugar, lower your blood pressure, optimize your hormones, and more... Subscribe and share and join me in this fight! #carnivore #carnivorediet

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