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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Wow! We Achieved 3 Million Sep 25, 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 #drberry

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Nutrition Mis-Influencers? Big Pharma Fights Back (2025 Report) Sep 25, 2026

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There are billion dollar companies that want to dictate what you eat and profit from it. There is also a rag-tag group of MDs, PhDs and Investigative Journalist fighting back against these mega-corporations, trying to teach you about a Proper Human Diet. It is your choice who you believe and who you follow, and what you eat. Choose wisely... 2019 EAT-Lancet Report: https://eatforum.org/content/uploads/2019/07/EAT-Lancet_Commission_Summary_Report.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com 2025 Mis-Influencer Report: https://changingmarkets.org/about/#meet-the-team The Proper Human Diet GUIDEBOOK: https://www.drberry.com/guidebook American Diabetes Society: https://www.americandiabetessociety.org/ 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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Optimal Human Diet / Fasting Q&A Sep 25, 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 MINERAL /Electrolyte Drops: https://bit.ly/MineralFix 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 --- 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 & NEISHA Contentious LIVE! Proper Human Diet/Intermittent Fasting Sep 25, 2026

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Got Low-Carb/Keto/Ketovore/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. Proper Human Diet Principles Explained: https://youtu.be/jwagCofBDj8 Become a PATRON & 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 --- Lifestyle/Health Channel: https://youtube.com/neishalovesit Fashion Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOlJcEYqV3NMKrBLNUaU8A Wellness Group: https://nsbwellness.mn.co 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 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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Is LONG-TERM KETOSIS DANGEROUS? & Much More - with Isabella Cooper Sep 25, 2026

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Listen & learn as I ask PhD Research Scientist Isabella Cooper questions about ketosis, bone strength, Insulin, Melatonin, Taurine, Red Meat, supplements & much more! Isabella D. Cooper is a PhD biochemistry medical pathology research scientist: in ageing biology, ketosis and hyperinsulinemia, and chronic diseases associated with ageing. Isabella’s PhD research elucidated the first full spectrum metabolic, endocrine, lipidology LDL responses and extra cellular vesicles phenotypes, in cross over human clinical trials with participants in different metabolic states. Expert in in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro techniques. Associate Fellow of The Higher Education Academy, Fellow of The Royal Society of Biology, and Endocrine Society, Associate Fellow of The Biochemical Society, and Physiological Society. https://twitter.com/I_mitochondria Join our Community for more: https://phdhealth.community 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) 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. 00:00:00 Who is Isabella Cooper? 00:04:05 What's wrong with Research? 00:06:01 How women prevent fractures? 00:11:38 When to check Ketones? 00:13:15 Do I need a BMD Bone Scan? 00:14:25 What's wrong with BMD results? 00:17:44 What makes bones stronger? 00:18:09 Is a CGM helpful? 00:21:07 What is normal Fasting Insulin? 00:22:22 Is long-term ketosis safe? 00:30:26 Benefits of Melatonin? 00:36:19 Is Olive Oil healthy? 00:38:12 Is melatonin heart-healthy? 00:44:23 Is red meat healthy & safe? 00:46:18 The truth about Taurine? 00:51:43 Should vegans take Taurine? 00:55:44 How to cook eggs? 00:56:10 Can a Vegan Diet be healthy? 00:59:59 Is eating Liver safe? 01:02:25 Where to find Isabella Cooper?

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7 True Dangers of the Carnivore Diet?? (Doctor Explains) 2026 Sep 25, 2026

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Is a Carnivore Diet safe?? Recent news articles and blog posts say it is not safe and you should avoid it. Here are the 7 dangers of the carnivore diet they cited in these articles and the truth you need. Meat has been a major part of the human diet since the beginning, so how can it now be dangerous? Which one of these 7 "dangers" of the carnivore diet did you believe? Make sure you know the truth about all 7 so you can make healthy choices for your meals. Your body and mind need meat for proper function, and you'll feel better when you eat more meat. Get the Proper Human Diet Guide for FREE: 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 The SALT Fix book: https://amzn.to/3fZLtkr Carnivore Book: https://amzn.to/2JmHnXR (kindle/audible/paperback) Carnivore Book: https://amzn.to/33uv0zJ (kindle/ /paperback) Eat REAL Meat: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount KICKING ASS AFTER 50 book: https://amzn.to/3QjSBfL ⭕ Subscribe to this channel to enjoy Weekly Videos ⭕ ----- Join me and let's optimize your health! ----- 💪Join our Community for Support: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity My Website: drberry.com 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 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. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Keto Q&A Sep 25, 2026

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Got Keto/Carnivore/Fasting Questions?? We’re here for you. Invite a friend and let’s talk about the Proper Human Diet!! Dr Berry's Website: www.drberry.com 💟MINERAL /Electrolyte Drops: https://bit.ly/MineralFix Neisha's Youtube/Blog Https://youtube.com/neishalovesit Https://neishalovesit.blog Dr. Berry’s Book, now available on Audible LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2XvNNZm Kicking Ass AFTER 50: https://bit.ly/KickAss50 Our Amazon Favorites: https://amzn.to/39DhX5u Eat REAL Meat: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount Redmonds Re-Lyte electrolytes; Discount code: DRBERRY https://shop.redmond.life/products/re-lyte-electrolyte-mix?afmc=es Redmonds Bundles 💎 salt crystals http://bit.ly/Redmonds_crystals promo code DRBERRY Keto Chow DISCOUNT CODE: DRBERRY10 http://shop.ketochow.xyz/?aff=96&ref=drkenberry 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. Ken D Berry, MD

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KETO / CARNIVORE / FASTING Q&A Sep 25, 2026

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Got Keto/Carnivore/Fasting Questions?? We’re here for you. Great questions in this episode!! Dr Berry's Website: www.drberry.com 💟MINERAL /Electrolyte Drops: https://bit.ly/MineralFix Neisha's Youtube/Blog Https://youtube.com/neishalovesit Https://neishalovesit.blog Dr. Berry’s Book, now available on Audible LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2XvNNZm Kicking Ass AFTER 50: https://bit.ly/KickAss50 Our Amazon Favorites: https://amzn.to/39DhX5u Eat REAL Meat: https://bit.ly/USmeatDiscount Redmonds Re-Lyte electrolytes; Discount code: DRBERRY https://shop.redmond.life/products/re-lyte-electrolyte-mix?afmc=es Redmonds Bundles 💎 salt crystals http://bit.ly/Redmonds_crystals promo code DRBERRY Keto Chow DISCOUNT CODE: DRBERRY10 http://shop.ketochow.xyz/?aff=96&ref=drkenberry 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. Ken D Berry, MD

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Beginner Carnivore/Keto Questions LIVE with Dr. Ken Berry and Nurse Neisha Sep 25, 2026

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Get access to more LIVE Q&A sessions with Dr. Berry inside the Proper Human Diet Community here : https://phdhealth.community ⭐️FREE downloadable Proper Human Diet GUIDEBOOK: https://www.drberry.com/guidebook American Diabetes Society: https://www.americandiabetessociety.org/ Sugar Cubee The Sugar Monster And The Super Human Power Foods For Humanity! Proceeds benefit ADS https://amzn.to/42Y3WqK 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) REDMOND REAL SALT: https://glnk.io/oq72y/kendberrymd (code DRBERRY) 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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