How to Get Enough Potassium on the Carnivore Diet - Dr. Berg

Are you wondering how to get enough potassium on a carnivore diet? Find out if there’s enough potassium in meat to keep you healthy.

0:00 Introduction: What is potassium, and how does it work?
1:15 Symptoms of low potassium vs. high potassium
1:53 What causes high potassium levels?
3:24 Potassium sources
4:25 How to get enough potassium on a carnivore diet
5:12 Discover the benefits of consuming beef!

In this video, we’re going to talk about potassium on the carnivore diet. You need 4700 mg of potassium each day, more than any other mineral.

Potassium is important for the sodium-potassium pump present in all of your cells, which allows the contraction and relaxation of your nerves.

Too much potassium is known as hyperkalemia, and too little is known as hypokalemia. Symptoms of high potassium include diarrhea, muscle pain, and muscle numbness. Symptoms of low potassium include constipation, muscle cramps, and fatigue.

Potassium is vital for exercise performance. If you don’t have enough, you’ll probably feel weak or tired. One of the causes of low potassium is low magnesium.

Kidney disease can cause high potassium. If the kidney is not functioning properly, it won’t be able to get rid of potassium. It’s very rare to develop too much potassium in the blood from dietary intake.

Blood pressure medications or side effects of an adrenal condition known as Addison's can also cause high potassium.

Diuretics and steroids can cause low potassium. Surgeries and injuries can also cause low potassium.

The following vegetables are some of the best sources of potassium:
•1 cup of beet leaves 1300 mg
•1 cup of Swiss chard 900 mg
•1 cup spinach 840 mg
•1 avocado 500-700 mg
•1 cup of beets 520 mg
•1 cup of salad 350-500 mg

Bananas contain around 300 mg of potassium but have too much sugar.

Here are some of the best sources of potassium on the carnivore diet:
•1 cup of bone broth 500 mg
•3 ½ oz beef 350 mg
•3 ½ oz octopus 650 mg
•3 oz salmon 300 mg
•1 large egg 63 mg
•3 oz beef liver 125 mg
•3 oz chicken 300 mg

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, 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 how to get enough potassium on a carnivore diet. I’ll see you in the next video.

[becomebrightwithin]

I love that you’re also helping the carnivore community 🎉

[bodegabuds]

Finally someone mentions the importance of Salt and Potassium!! 1tsp of salt 1 tsp potassium per 1L of water!

[zil]

More videos and collabs on Carnivore Diet would be great!

God Bless and keep Up The Good Work!

[i.mahdihosseini]

00:00 🧪 Potassium is a crucial mineral needed for the sodium-potassium pump in cells, aiding nerve function and fluid balance.
01:33 🤔 Symptoms of high potassium include diarrhea, while low potassium may lead to constipation, muscle cramps, and fatigue.
02:41 🌡 High potassium levels are typically associated with kidney disease; dietary sources and supplements rarely cause excessive potassium.
03:34 🥦 Potassium is not exclusive to plants; carnivore diet options like bone broth, beef, octopus, salmon, eggs, liver, and chicken can provide significant potassium.
05:10 📺 Check out Dr. Berg's video on the benefits of consuming beef for more insights on the carnivore diet.

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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 🧂 *Understanding the Importance of Potassium*
- Potassium is crucial for the sodium-potassium pump, which regulates nerve function and cellular fluid balance.
- Imbalances in potassium levels (hyperkalemia or hypokalemia) can have symptoms like muscle cramps or weakness.
- Factors affecting potassium levels include kidney function, dietary intake, medications, and adrenal conditions like Addison's disease.
02:41 🥦 *Potassium Sources in Different Diets*
- Common belief: potassium mainly comes from plants, but it's also present in animal products.
- Plant sources like beet leaves, swiss chard, spinach, avocados, and salads offer varying potassium levels.
- Animal-based sources such as bone broth, beef, octopus, salmon, eggs, liver, and chicken also provide significant amounts of potassium.
04:28 🍖 *Potassium Content in Carnivore Diet*
- Despite the absence of plants, the carnivore diet offers potassium-rich options like bone broth, beef, octopus, salmon, eggs, liver, and chicken.
- Animal products in the carnivore diet can supply substantial amounts of potassium necessary for bodily functions.
- Contrary to popular belief, bananas aren't the most efficient source of potassium due to their sugar content compared to other dietary options.

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[David-R.]

I'm on the carnivore diet. That was a great video. Thanks Dr. Berg you're the best.

[jackedkerouac]

Love when it turns out I've been doing it right. I occasionally eat organ meats and octopus (comes in my favorite sashimi pack). Bone broth, beef, chicken and eggs are staple foods for me.

[fairyelly]

Great video. I would like to see more videos and interviews on carnivore and the evolution of the keto towards a keto-carnivore for even better results. It would be great to see interviews with Dr. Berry, Dr. Chaffee, Dr. Kiltz, Dr. Shawn and Paul Saladino.

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I have come to really like you Dr Berg! I have been 98% carnivore for over 20 years and have experienced excellent health. I remember when you were almost vegetarian and I did not enjoy watching your videos at all and now you've come so far I'm very impressed! Thank you so much and you are putting out very good informative videos now and I respect that!😊😊😊

[dirkmoolman]

I am a carnivore. This is a great summary ! Thank you !

[aliawells]

I do the carnivore diet. I love it. Thanks for this video! I've been eating this way for almost a year! I must get enough potassium! I eat tons of red meat and eggs!

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[catlover-fojy]

Thanks for recognizing the problems of antinutrients. I love eating carnivore.

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Always great explanations. Appreciate all that you do.

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Thanks Dr Berg. Your knowledge is very appreciated. I have been on carnivore 2 years. I need this advice.

[rickowen]

4700 mg of potassium? Wow! I thought I was getting enough between my supplement (450 mg) and a good diet. The RDA for men is 3400 I just found out. So 4700 sounds like a challenge to supplement more and ensure my diet is as nutrient dense as possible. Thank you for this informative video!