What is Plaque and How to Remove it Explained By Dr. Berg

What really causes plaque in your arteries, brain, joints, and gums? Watch to find out!

Timestamps
0:00 Introduction: what is plaque, and how to remove it
0:35 What is plaque?
2:07 What causes plaque?
5:32 Key takeaways

Article on Periodontitis and biofilm

Article on Oral Plaque found in arteries

Articles on Plaquing of Arteries link to Alzheimer's

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Amyloid Plaquing in different organs

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Amyoid plaquing:

Amyloid Connection to Insulin

Amyloid plaquing in the Pancreas - Type II Diabetes

In this video, we’re going to talk about what’s behind arterial plaque and how to remove it.

Plaque can be made up of many different things, including amyloid (protein), calcium, cholesterol (LDL), and bacteria.

Plaque can build up in the brain, vascular system, liver, kidneys, pancreas, gums, teeth, and joints.

What really causes these issues? Doctors will often prescribe a medication that addresses high cholesterol, bacterial infections, inflammation, high calcium, high blood sugar, etc.

However, this doesn’t address the real root cause of plaque: high insulin.

When you have high insulin, it creates a leak in your vascular cells. This is similar to leaky gut. In turn, this stirs up a hornets’ nest in the immune system.

Other things that can cause this reaction are low vitamin C, junk food, and alcohol.

When this immune reaction happens, you develop artery damage. At this point, you are highly susceptible to bacteria that cause plaque. In turn, you start to experience high levels of inflammation.

To repair the damage done to your arteries, your body uses cholesterol as a bandaid. This allows other forms of plaque (especially amyloid and calcium) to build up in the affected area. This is how plaque forms in dangerous amounts.

To help avoid this situation, you have to normalize your insulin levels. Healthy Keto and intermittent fasting are the best ways to help avoid high insulin and inflammation.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, 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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Disclaimer:
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, and 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.

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Thanks for watching. I hope this helped explain what plaque is and how to remove it. I’ll see you in the next video.

[mikekenney]

I spent 17 days in intensive care from this syndrome 20 months ago. Exercise, Keto, Supplements and intermittent fasting seem to be turning it around. I’ve lost 30 LBs, I’m off dialysis, and my arrhythmia has vanished. I have to stay after it, but I’m convinced it all starts with sugar. Getting rid of it, in all its forms, is the crucial first step. Thank you for helping with that understanding.

[kkim-otbr]

I've had plaque in my teeth and gums especially in the morning when i woke up. Ate lemons and oranges and there was much improvement overnight. Vitamin C is your friend

[az-yqrk]

If we had more teachers like Dr Berg, we'd have more doctors and nurses, he's blessing to humanity, thankyou for your caring and dedication.

[valeriecullins]

I love Dr. Berg. If it wasn't for him, I would not have lost 26 lbs . And would still be having back pains, joint pains, acid reflux etc. He's amazing! Thank God for Dr. Berg.

[selaang]

My evenings are not complete without watching a video or two from Dr. Berg. This handsome doctor has alleviated my shoulder pain, improved my long-time plantar fasciitis, and relieved my husband's stiff neck. Thank you so much, Dr. Berg.

[mikebackus]

Someone who actually understands what cholesterol does in the body hallelujah. So many doctors tell you that it’s so bad for you but your body needs it.

[elainenilsson]

This has to be one of the most important health video I have ever seen. I passed it on and shared to facebook. Also, important to note that vitamin C heals the micro tears in the arteries but if sugar gets there first it can't heal. Sugar cause inflammation.

[aliciablackman]

I'm so blown away by this video, because i can see this happening to my mom. In this exact order, omg. Thank you for the information dr. Berg.

[soniclady]

My brother-in-law has just died of a massive heart attack. The coroner noted he had much arterial plaquing but a very low LDL. He was a life long non-meat eater, never drank, never smoked. He did however, eat masses of carbs (inc chocolate), but never ate fruit or veggies (so can't class him as vegetarian). He developed diabetes 2 years ago. Your video Dr Berg, could have been about him.
RIP Alan.

[JayZen]

It's great to see you break this very complicated thing down so your average person can clearly understand it. Most doctors I have encountered just say "Less BBQ more chia seeds and take this pill, Ill see you in 6 months" It's just not enough! When I start adding to the conversation or asking for certain tests, my doctor said to me "Are you going to the college of Web MD?" I fired that doctor. Thanks for being an advocate for better health and making these videos for the world.

[ThinkingHuman]

This doctor gives off better energy by the years.

[lizardfirefighter]

So here is my two cents summery:
Keep insulin levels very low!

1) Eat real food that is minimally processed, or not at all.

2 ) Keep consumption of sugar and carbohydrates very low. To do this means that you will not be shopping on several isles at the grocery store. My guess is that 45 grams of carbohydrates per day is max.

3) It is ok to go for over 12 hours without eating anything - while allowing your insulin levels to approach zero. This gives your digestive system a rest and time to repair. You will get sick if you have high levels of insulin in your blood 24/7!

4) Make sure that you eat green foods

[mariasim]

It’s really amazing how you breakdown all the causes of medical problems. I’ve seen one doctor to another all they do is prescribing another medicine without requesting for laboratory test. When they received the lab results they don’t even call back to address the problem.

[TheCbach]

Dr Berg for Nobel prize for humanity..thk you

[rhartner]

stunning I learn more in 3 minutes then going to 10 doctors from Harvard who can't figure things out but give you pill to fight symptoms. Please do a follow up how to reverse this - thx. You deserve a noble price ! and some other award for the good impact you have on the broad society with your educational videos.

[andrewj]

I have never seen it better explained. It has also been theorized that Vitamin C and Sugar compete for absorbtion in tissues and sugar usually wins the competition. So when sugar is consummed, vitamin C cannot be properly absorbed by tissues that need it.

[大名-ul]

I truly would voted Dr Eric berg for nobel price👍

[tcdavidh]

Words can't describe my appreciation for your videos Dr. Berg. I'm learning more about my body than any science class in college. Thank you so much!!

[mauricedahercns]

Great video — been following your educational videos for many years - and I been studying the cardiovascular system for many weeks, trying to figure out why I had a heart attack - this is amazing... you have changed my life to the better and constantly working to balance my Lipoprotein numbers... regards...

[cashopa]

This is my new favorite Dr. Berg video and it's two years old. I'm thankful for you!