#1 Vitamin to Eliminate Swollen Legs and Ankles

Find out about the underlying cause of edema and the key nutrients that can help.

0:00 Introduction: How to reduce swelling in legs, ankles, and feet
0:30 What is edema?
1:44 Edema explained
3:20 High blood sugar and fluid retention
3:55 How to get rid of edema
5:24 Vitamin B1 and edema

Today, we’re going to talk about edema causes and remedies. Swollen legs are often a symptom of edema and are typically blamed on liver, kidney, or heart problems.

Did you know that edema and pitting edema may be able to be fixed without a blood thinner or diuretic?

Water retention in the lower legs is caused by a problem with the sodium-potassium pumps in your cells. If these pumps aren’t working correctly, water retention outside the cells, known as interstitial fluid retention, will occur.

When you have swollen ankles, it’s usually the result of high blood sugar connected to the hemoglobin protein in your blood. This is called glycation, which inhibits the blood cell’s ability to carry nutrition and oxygen throughout the body. Glycated proteins can also block circulation, leading to swollen legs and swollen ankles.

High blood sugar causes sodium retention, which also contributes to water retention. Over time, this can affect the nerves in the bottom of the feet, causing numbness and tingling, known as peripheral neuropathy. Even if you don’t yet have diabetes, edema can be caused by high blood sugar.

To help eliminate edema, you must ensure you’re getting plenty of potassium, which can be difficult to achieve through diet alone. The average person needs 4700 mg of potassium daily! Avocados, salads, and berries can help you meet this requirement.

You also need plenty of magnesium to help eliminate edema. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and leafy greens are good sources of magnesium. Aim for 420 mg of magnesium daily. High-quality electrolyte powder without hidden sugars can help increase potassium and magnesium intake.

Vitamin B1 deficiency is likely behind issues with the sodium-potassium pump. For sugar to be turned into usable energy in the body, you need vitamin B1. Consuming too many refined carbohydrates can cause a vitamin B1 deficiency.

Vitamin B1, potassium, and magnesium can help eliminate edema, but you must also eliminate sugar from your diet.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 59, 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, 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 explains the true cause of swelling in the feet, ankles, and legs. I’ll see you in the next video.

[ralphix]

Vitamin B1 in case you want to know...

[DianeHasHopeInChrist]

I had +3 pitting edema in my feet, ankles, calves, knees, and thighs. It came on suddenly.
My doctor put me on the classic treatment of Lasix and Potassium. It didn't work.
I started taking B1, decreased processed sugars, wore TED hose, as my feet felt like they were broken from the enormous pressure from the edema. Blood vessels ruptured, and the front of my calves split, the edema was so bad. I am not diabetic. I walk and exercise.
Once I took control of my health....I stopped the Lasix & my Magnesium Taurate and B1 vitamin, along with edema literally disappeared in 2 days.
I lost 25 pounds in that time, too. My doctor was stunned that I cured myself. I am an ER/ICU/Trauma Nurse).
Everyone should be more proactive in their own healthcare. Research, educate yourselves, and dedicate your life to your life.
Thank you, Dr. ROCK!❤😊

[noeldsouza]

I just can't believe, I'm having edema in my foot and ankle right now and here this video shows up

[CarlJacobs-dzhv]

I’m a nurse, and this explanation of the condition of diabetes is EXCELLENT! -simple and to the point. Thanks doc-I’m going to share this video with a lot of people. God bless you!

[curiousengineer]

Dr. Berg should be nominated for Noble Prize for relentless efforts in educating mankind about fundamentals of human body and it's healthy functioning

All the insights he presents are backed by research and evidences.

A GEM 💎 of a human being.

Love and respect from India 🇮🇳

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Dr Berg notes

Dr Berg talks about edema causes and remedies. Swollen legs are often a symptom of edema and are typically blamed on liver, kidney, or heart problems.

Did you know that edema and pitting edema may be able to be fixed without a blood thinner or diuretic?

Water retention in the lower legs is caused by a problem with the sodium-potassium pumps in your cells. If these pumps aren’t working correctly, water retention outside the cells, known as interstitial fluid retention, will occur.

When you have swollen ankles, it’s usually the result of high blood sugar connected to the hemoglobin protein in your blood. This is called glycation, which inhibits the blood cell’s ability to carry nutrition and oxygen throughout the body. Glycated proteins can also block circulation, leading to swollen legs and swollen ankles.

High blood sugar causes sodium retention, which also contributes to water retention. Over time, this can affect the nerves in the bottom of the feet, causing numbness and tingling, known as peripheral neuropathy. Even if you don’t yet have diabetes, edema can be caused by high blood sugar.

To help eliminate edema, you must ensure you’re getting plenty of potassium, which can be difficult to achieve through diet alone. The average person needs 4700 mg of potassium daily! Avocados, salads, and berries can help you meet this requirement.

You also need plenty of magnesium to help eliminate edema. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and leafy greens are good sources of magnesium. Aim for 420 mg of magnesium daily. High-quality electrolyte powder without hidden sugars can help increase potassium and magnesium intake.

Vitamin B1 deficiency is likely behind issues with the sodium-potassium pump. For sugar to be turned into usable energy in the body, you need vitamin B1. Consuming too many refined carbohydrates can cause a vitamin B1 deficiency.

Vitamin B1, potassium, and magnesium can help eliminate edema, but you must also eliminate sugar from your diet.

Thank you Dr Berg!
😺👍

[ramrq]

I have this very same problem with my ankles, and my doctor never, ever mentioned any of this to me. Wow! What a way to keep me coming back to the doctor. Mind-blowing and sad!! Thanks to Dr. B For always providing such amazingly enlightening info.

[rickb]

He recommends Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1. You're welcome.

[sly]

Wow! I am a juvenile diabetic, and this is the first time ever that a doctor has explained high blood sugar so well. I learned some things I’ve never been told.

[TugbaNezaket]

These videos are good, but there’s a book called The Hidden Herbs by Anette Ray, and it shows you how to really activate the healing properties of natural herbs.

[annamooney]

Day 1 for me (325lbs, type II Diabetic, Lupus, OA, Menopause). I bought some marked down steaks and eggs and artichoke hearts (no gallbladder). Walked in the Sun for 10 minutes. Watching all your videos. Thank you for all the information you provide and the time you take to give us good data, so that we can get healthy.

[alchemylab]

the part of Hb A1C is explained better than at the university.

[oceejekwam]

I spent over AUD $ 1500 on tests and at the end of it all I wasn't given any explanation. They said they "didn't know". This video had I seen it before could have saved me all that hassle and expense.
Thank you Dr Eric Berg

[garyfishel]

I had significant edema in my lower legs before quitting carbs three years ago. My doctor was amazed that my legs were returning to normal after only four months! I had suffered with this condition for ten years! The Doctor told me there was no treatment, just wrap my legs with Ace bandages. Pre diabetes diagnosis was one of the best things to happen to me! After quitting carbs, pre diabetes was gone in three weeks. I still have a small amount of swelling in my ankles. Wear compression sleeves every day. Im going to try this. Thanks, Dr. Berg. Your videos have helped me to improve my health significantly.

[marshelblackmon]

The Body is constantly communicating. Amazing!

[scottb.]

I learned more about diabetes from this video than I have in the last 10 years of (unsuccessful) “treatment” by various doctors. Thank you for taking the time to make this very educational piece.

[appalledpaul]

Having jumped off the Good Health wagon in order to bake and devour rich apple pies which led to tubs of ice cream and then lazily got re-addicted to cookies - now this good inspiring health advice has come at a critical pivotal moment.
Now it's time to go cold turkey on the sugar & bread . . . again!!

[NG-swfi]

I had edema for a couple of months but only in one leg which was very strange and doctors had no idea what was causing it. I was taking all my vitamins, including b1, was healthy and working out, xrays done - nothing wrong with the tissue in the leg! But continual swelling!! The only thing that made it stop and quickly - was cutting out carbohydrates. Mind you i was eating healthy carbs in a healthy balanced diet. Only cutting out carbs worked for me. Im in my second carb free week now. I cant believe how fast my body resolved the problem once i gave it a break from the carbs.

[craftykat]

I wish I would have had access to these videos when I was younger. I always wanted to know the "why" behind everything, and these videos are so great at explaining "why". Thank you.

[Sain]

I watched this man for so long I knew the answer before clicking the video