Can a Ketogenic Diet Cause Fatty Liver Disease? – Dr.Berg

Can a ketogenic diet cause fatty liver disease? Watch this video to find out..

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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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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.

[Dcook]

Vegetables are part of a normal Keto diet. I don't know where people get this idea that Veggies aren't a part of a normal Keto diet. People keep thinking it's a straight bacon diet.

[timothy]

Please, stop with the cups! There is a hell of a difference between 10 cups of lettuce and 10 cups of broccoli! Use grams!

[wildmansamurai]

I use apple cider vinegar and lemon to prevent fatty liver... I love the keto diet and have lost tons of weight using it.. I can't eat that many cups of vegetables or it will kick me out of ketosis. The key to the keto diet, is to be in ketosis, intermittent fast and exercise.. So I usually eat about 3 cups of vegetables a day.. I'm doing just fine.

[johnschopf]

this diet got me off insulin. i dont care i love this diet! i also dropped 50lbs!

[kristianblerche]

I sooo wish you would stop saying 7-10 cups of salad.... what if Im eating kale and cucumber and carrots.... no way I can consume that amount then... pure salat yes no problem but please give me a gram or kilo number... any weight measure will do just fine... but please stop using cups

[OrionFyre]

"Dr." Eric Berg you have misrepresented the text you quoted entirely. The section of text with which you refer to in this video is within the scope of a discussion concerning the total removal of the pancreas. In the still frame photo at 0:28 the text immediately preceding your 'supporting evidence' is as follows:

"Figure 78-5 illustrates the effect of insulin lack on the plasma concentrations on free fatty acids, glucose, and acetoacetic acid. Note that Immediaty after removal of the pancreas the free fatty acid concentration  in the plasma begins to rise, rising considerably more rapidly even than the concentration of glucose."

Would you like to clarify why you have changed the clinical definition of 'lack' of insulin in the case of pancreas removal to your deffinition of 'low insulin' in a ketogenic scope?

[linaadams]

I eat two meals a day and there is no way I can shove 7 to 10 cups in along with fat and protein. Fat is filling. And eating a giant bowl of salad is no picnic. My jaw gets tired.

[tardisity]

Which study shows that 7 cups of vegetables a day on a keto diet flush the liver of triglycerides?

[ChrisCheney]

Just wondering why you quoted an ancient edition of the book?

The newer versions don't mention that at all. Although they do point out too little vitamin B5/B6 can lead to a fatty liver.

[timothyhaug]

He is a little right and mostly wrong as most "experts" are, that really don't know what a keto diet is.

Keto is not low carb. It's low NET carbs which is carbs - fiber. So yes, eat lots of green leafy veggies. Spinach, kale, brussels sprouts, celery, cucumbers, cabbage, etc.

Stay away from grains. Bread, alcohol, pasta, etc

[Mike-DD]

All this counting and number tracking could be overwhelming for some. A good start for everyone is to simply eliminate grains. Just start with that... no more grains.. you'll be on your way to better health.

[Jade-jghc]

Like my grandfather used to say" you can have everything in moderation." Keep portions modest. Like my great grandfather used to say " Always leave the table wanting a little more " and like an old saying I was taught. " After breakfast, work as while, After dinner, walk a mile."

[Emangr]

Personally I keep my *total* carbs below 20g (mostly spinach). In my latest blood test results, my triglycerides were 62mg... Some days I don't eat any vegetables (zero carb). I certainly don't have a fatty liver, visceral fat is melting away, slowly but surely.

[EricZen]

Thank you for this video.
I think it is very important to point out what can very unhealthy if you do a ketogenic diet incorrectly. Another point of discussion may be the aspect of overeating on a ketogenic diet. Yes, I know that it is claimed that overeating is unlikely on a ketogenic diet since you do not have intense cravings due to the absence of insulin peaks. But please consider that people may start eating because of other reasons as well (Keyword: stress-eating ). Thus, I would be very happy about videos on the effects of overeating or other mistakes on a ketogenic and its effects on the human body.
Thank you very much and best regards

[melshealthyalt]

He is not recommending a ketogenic diet by pushing unlimited vegetables. Do not follow his advice especially if you have epilepsy.

[angeliquedarling]

Thank you Dr. Berg. Your videos have helped me a lot.

[ramongonzalez]

My wife and I have been watching Dr Berg since March 2018 and have been doing exactly what he says. Everything is great my wife is a diabetic and her sugars are down she’s lost 20 pounds. One thing has been bothering her is a pain right where her liver is. If anyone can give us their thoughts would be greatly appreciated. My guess is her liver is losing fat and the switch to burning fat instead of sugar made it do some reconstruction to work differently. Thank you to anyone that takes time to answer. Dr. Berg we love you!

[fuze]

I agree with this. I did carnivore diet and got fatty liver.

[mjhh]

Eric can you respond to the Thomas Delauer's fatty liver video. He said Harvard medicine did a study about Keto reversing fatty liver. You both are on the opposite ends of the spectrum here.

[victorspheno]

thankyou Dr berg. you've changed my life. I hope to meet you one day. huge fan