What is a Ketone Explained By Dr. Berg

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Dr. Berg talks about ketones and explains what it is in SIMPLE terms.

What is a Ketone?
1. Byproduct of Fat Being Burned
2. Alternative Fuel
3. Triggered By the Absence of Carbohydrates

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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[aerospydie]

Thank you for posting so much about keto. I have pcos. In the past 7 weeks, I've lost 30 pounds, my skin has cleared, the swelling in my feet has pretty much disappeared, I have more energy, no more terrible mood swings, my cravings have pretty much disappeared. I've gone from drinking mostly soda to over a gallon of water a day - I even had a sip of soda at a holiday party and couldn't stand it! I'm so grateful for the resources you've provided, it's literally changing my life.

[Artmecca]

I'm just revisiting this video to say thank you. I've been off of sugar for almost 3 weeks now! Thanks for sharing.

[jd]

Dr thank you for making this a minute and not 20 minutes. You’re my fav

[Jimvesterstallone]

Okay, I have to tell you, in addition to giving important information, in addition to answering all my health questions, in addition to making me laugh, and in addition to changing my life, you also always get right to the point, beginning at 0:00 seconds. That is so hard to come by on youtube!

[Karenm]

I just bought your powdered greens. After trying many different brands, all I can say is Bravo! The taste is delicious. The energy I get from one scoop is rewarding my body with energy enough for hours. I also use your electrolytes when needed. It seems to be a winner for me also. I thought I would let you know how much I appreciate your products as well as I feel like you are helping me in my Keto journey with invaluable education. I also made your wife Karen’s Blue Cheese dressing and love it! Thank you Dr. Berg.

[flyerscout]

I just searched this. There was a video that popped up before this one. It is 20 min long. I started watching and then saw this video. Sums it up in less than a min. This is now my favorite video of all time.

[BenHayat]

52 seconds of a video can change your life or perhaps save your life

[RyanMonahanRealtor]

I recently made humus using boiled dried chick peas instead of canned. Unbelievable difference! They are easily 10X better.

[vida-zoe.itamarsantos]

Hello Dr. Berg.

Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.

Could you explain to me, what are the benefits o Kefir (milk or water), or Fermented foods or probiotic foods to a keto diet?

I don't hear you talk about them.

Please, let me know. I enjoy listening to you. You make it easy to understand even though when you speak technical terms. You are down to earth man. You speak on common people's level. We understand you.

Hugs.

[alanabowker]

I would love an updated version of this video, there are others describing ketones as being an energy source that is being "burned" by the body. I always understood that ketones were, (as you taught) a byproduct of fat being burned.

[EM-qrkz]

Hi Dr. Eric. I have a question.i don't understand why ketones are better fuel when our biology keep preferring and prioritizing glucose as a main source of fuel; i really need an answer because a lot of vegans use this argue.. Doctors that promote keto diet say that carbs create lactic acidosis, and Doctors that promote vegan diets ''with carbs of course'' say that keto diets ''with meat'' create metabolic acidosis and ketone bodies are acidic and this is proven with urins ..So there is alot of confution. And one more thing..thakn you for your videos!

[josephtheking]

Dc .
Please I wanna ask u something ..
How can I be sure that I don't lose muscles..in keto diet. Also how can I be sure that fat is the premier source of fuel

[ibowman]

Dr.Berg what is the best meal to break a 20 hour fast? I do IF every day and eating window is 2 pm-7 . Thank you sir

[Oliver-zysq]

To get rid if of carbs does not mean to ban everything that has carbs from the diat, right?

[ShushLorraine]

My dad, who is quickly showing signs of dementia or Alzheimer's, and I are reading and trying to reverse this disease that's beginning in him and in my mother. We've just recently read that ketones are important, and you can actually buy some kind of supplement to improve ketone activity. I'm not sure, though, if that's a good thing. From what I remember in college biochemistry class, ketones are made when you are burning sugar, as you have said here, and can be tested in the urine to see that you are producing ketones when losing weight, and that ketones when you are not trying to lose weight can be a warning of diabetes. I'm looking forward to see if my thinking on it needs correcting, and I know certainly, needs enhancing. Thanks!

[wazza]

Brilliant !!! Summed it up in a minute 👍

[juliefinkelstein]

Anything to ease the pain of going cold turkey in stopping sugar? Thank you 😊
I quit smoking many years ago Cold Turkey, I can use some of those techniques
to give up sugar. I don't even know what a carbohydrate is? 😕 gotta look up some things.
Dr. Maggs you mentioned giving up breakfast? Why.

[KPSX]

GLUCONEOGENESIS - PROTEINS

IF THE BODY APPARENTLY PREFERS KETONES AS THE FIRST ENERGY SUPPLIER, WHY DOES IT THEN CONVERT PROTEINS INTO GLUCOSE? Normally, it should convert proteins into ketones?

[evergreennj]

Why burning fat is more efficient than burning carbs?

[MitchS]

Is it easier to get into ketosis a second time since your body has already made the machinery once to deal with fat. Can your cells have a "memory" of what they have done in the past?