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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Hidden Cause of Neuropathy [Doctors Miss This] - 2025 Sep 28, 2026

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Neuropathy is exploding in today’s world… but most people (and many doctors) have no idea what’s actually causing it. In this video, I reveal the little-known, commonly overlooked cause of neuropathy — and show you exactly how to fix it. A deficiency in Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is one of the most underdiagnosed reasons for nerve pain, tingling, numbness, burning feet, fatigue, and brain fog. Your nerves can’t function without B1, yet modern diets, medications, and daily habits make thiamine deficiency incredibly easy to develop. If you’re dealing with neuropathy, burning feet, or unexplained nerve symptoms, this could finally give you the answers you’ve been missing. Join Our COMMUNITY Support & Knowledge: https://phdhealth.community Proper Human Diet principles video: https://youtu.be/jwagCofBDj8 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 Holiday KETO Cookbook: https://bit.ly/ourholidaycookbook Great Keto/Carnivore 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) Our Farm Channel: @drberryfarms Neisha’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NeishaSalasBerry Best JERKY I’ve tasted: https://matthatjerky.com/?ref=_vgzta3eC0uNy Awesome Coffee roasted in Tennessee: https://hollerroast.com/?ref=keto (discount) Disclaimer: Nothing in this video is Medical Advice. Dr. Berry does not diagnose, treat, or prevent 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 any other individual. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from purchases.

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Optimal Human Diet / Fasting Q&A with Dr Berry & Neisha!!! Sep 27, 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 on the Proper Human Diet spectrum. Join our Patreon Community & ask Dr Berry your Questions: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity MINERAL /Electrolyte Drops: https://bit.ly/MineralFix Eat REAL SALT: http://bit.ly/RealSalts 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 --- 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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CARNIVORE Diet (Beginner's Guide) All You Need to Get Started - 2026 Sep 27, 2026

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Thousands of people, and many previous cultures, have used a Carnivore Diet to improve their health. This longer video lists everything you need to know about a Carnivore Diet to get started right and enjoy the greatest success.
Uploaded 29-11-20
The Carnivore Diet is nutrient-dense and un-inflammatory, it will give you better physical and mental health. Follow the simple steps and tips in this video to begin to see immediate and sustainable results. Share your results and share this video with those suffering from chronic disease.
Join our Keto/Carnivore Community ▶ phdhealth.community
PROPER HUMAN DIET Guidebook: drberry.com/guidebook
Carnivore Diet 101 Playlist: https://bit.ly/Carnivore101 (start here)
15 Carnivore Diet Mistakes: https://youtu.be/xE383evpvXM
Daily MINERALS: http://bit.ly/MineralFix (Discount Code applied)
Eat REAL SALT: http://bit.ly/RealSalts
LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2YxwHK9
COMMON SENSE LABS Book: https://amzn.to/3PcTe9b
Carnivore Book: https://amzn.to/2JmHnXR (kindle/audible/paperback)
KICKING ASS AFTER 50 book: https://amzn.to/44XpS4O
Eat Real MEAT: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount (discount = BERRY)
----- Join me and let's optimize your health! -----
💪Join the Fight against Chronic Disease: phdhealth.community
My Website: drberry.com
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kendberry.md/
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/kendberry.md/
TWITTER: twitter.com/KenDBerryMD
TikTok: @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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Dr Berry
P.O. Box 486
New Johnsonville, TN 37134
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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7 Science Backed Benefits of INTERMITTENT FASTING Sep 27, 2026

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Intermittent fasting is getting popular, but is there any science to back up all the health claims? This video will describe the proven benefits of fasting you can benefit from right now. Fasting is much older than the current trend, it's been providing health benefits for millennia. It's also free and easy.
Uploaded 23-09-20
LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2YxwHK9
Daily MINERALS: http://bit.ly/MineralFix (Discount)
Research Review:
https://www.drperlmutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/nutritionreviews72-0308.pdf
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.
Eat REAL Meat: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kendberry.md/
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
Snail Mail:
Dr Berry
P.O. Box 486
New Johnsonville, TN 37134
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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Carnivore Diet for Children and Toddlers [Why the Controversy?] Sep 27, 2026

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Feeding your kids meat and eggs is healthy and nutritious at any age! This seems to upset people who don't know the facts and the truth. WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/meet-the-parents-raising-carnivore-babies-swapping-pureed-fruit-for-rib-eye-36945d3b NBC News interview: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1953057078850059 Fox News interview: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6376916023112 Dr Seigel's "rebuttal": https://www.foxnews.com/video/6376920233112 Join our COMMUNITY Support & Knowledge: https://phdhealth.community Proper Human Diet principles video: https://youtu.be/jwagCofBDj8 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 Awesome Coffee roasted in Tennessee: https://hollerroast.com/?ref=keto (discount) Disclaimer: Nothing in this video is Medical Advice. 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. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from purchases.

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Monday Night Live with Dr. Berry & Nurse Neisha [Q&A] + Passionate Take!!! Sep 27, 2026

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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 on the Proper Human Diet spectrum. Join our Community for more: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity Proper Human Diet Guidebook (free) https://drberrysguide.com DAILY MINERAL Drops: https://ketochow.xyz/ref/DrBerryElec (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 Festive KETO Cookbook: https://bit.ly/ourholidaycookbook Great Keto Recipes: https://cookingketowithfaith.com/ Eat Real MEAT: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount (discount = BERRY) Eat REAL SALT: http://bit.ly/RealSalts Pluck Organ Seasonings code = DRKEN for 25% off https://eatpluck.com Support Our Mission: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity Our Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3inNA39 PHD Merch: https://shopphd.com/ (T-Shirts, Tanks, Hoodies, etc) LMNT electrolytes: drinklmnt.com/Neisha (free gift) Carnivore Crisps: carnivorecrisps.com (discount code = BERRY) Neisha’s Links Lifestyle/Health Channel: / @neishasalasberry Fashion Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOl... Neisha Sings!: / neishasings Best JERKY I’ve tasted: https://matthatjerky.com/?ref=_vgzta3... Awesome Coffee roasted in Tennessee: https://hollerroast.com/?ref=keto (discount) 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) 🧖🏻‍♀️Beauty bundle https://shop.redmond.life/products/ne... 🧂Small salt bundle (Dr B)😎 https://shop.redmond.life/pages/dr-be... Disclaimer: Nothing in this video is Medical Advice. 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. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from purchases.

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Weight Loss Misconceptions + Q&A with Dr Berry & Nurse Neisha Sep 27, 2026

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Find more information about the PHD Community here : https://phdhealth.community ⭐️FREE downloadable Proper Human Diet GUIDEBOOK: https://www.drberry.com/guidebook American Diabetes Society: https://www.americandiabetessociety.org/ Low-carb, Keto, Ketovore, & Carnivore consisting of real, whole, nutrient-dense foods are on the Proper Human Diet spectrum. Lose weight, reverse diabetes, eradicate fatty liver, and More ANCESTRAL SUPPLEMENTS (LIVER, ETC): http://ancestralsupplements.com/drberry (DISCOUNT CODE: drberry) DAILY MINERALS: https://saltt.com/ref/DrB (discount) LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2XvNNZm COMMON SENSE LABS book: https://amzn.to/4eD5Emt PHD Merch: https://www.drberry.com/shop (T-Shirts, Tanks, Hoodies, etc) 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) Our Farm Channel: @drberryfarms Best JERKY I’ve tasted: https://matthatjerky.com/?ref=_vgzta3... Awesome Coffee roasted in Tennessee: https://hollerroast.com/?ref=keto (discount) Disclaimer: Nothing in this video is Medical Advice. 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. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from purchases.

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REVERSED: Reverse Type 2 Diabetes with KETO + Intermittent Fasting Clip Sep 27, 2026

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Is it possible to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes with Keto and Intermittent Fasting?
It sure is and now there's a docu-series that follows 3 people's journey of doing just that! Join Dr Berry, Dr Jason Fung and Maria Emmerich as we teach people all over the world how to take charge of their Type 2 Diabetes, and Reverse it permanently.
Uploaded 07-10-21
This is a 15-minute clip of a docu-series I recently filmed following the journey of a group of folks with Type 2 Diabetes on their way to reversing it! You can watch the full series for FREE!
Watch REVERSED Episodes Here: https://bit.ly/REVERSEDshow
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Become a PATRON and ask Dr. Berry your questions ▶ https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity
Daily MINERALS will Help: http://bit.ly/MineralFix (Discount Code applied)
Healthy REAL SALT: http://bit.ly/RealSalts
Liver Supplement: http://bit.ly/AncestOrgs (Discount code = KENTEN)
Real MEAT you Need: http://bit.ly/yes2meat
----- Join me and let's optimize your health! -----
Thanks so much to our Prime and Champion Patrons Chris B, PER C, Andrew R, Michael K, Shelley L, Sheri M, A_Smith, BB, Bob C, Daniel L, Dean Z, Debra B, Elizabeth L, George A, Jeff P, John I, Josh R, Julie L, Karen A, Karen C, Kevin S, Lori B, Marcus K, Michelle G, My’chell V, Paul R, Ronald S, Suzanne C, Tracey D, 2 Krazy Ketos, Jose A, John C, Dean Z, Cathy H and Sam B 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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Do you store your bacon grease or throw it out? 👇🏼 Sep 27, 2026

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You Are What You Consume Film #shorts Sep 27, 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 #netflix #youarewhatyoueat

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