Always Fast During an Infection

Fasting during an infection can boost your immunity—here’s how.

Timestamps
0:00 Always fast during an infection
0:20 What fasting does for your immune system
0:47 T-cells and B-cells
1:38 T-helper cells
2:06 Autophagy, fasting, and immunity
3:21 How long should you fast?
4:15 Nutrients and fasting
4:44 Keto recipe promo

In this video, I’m going to talk about why you want to always fast during an infection.

Fasting is a powerful tool—it delays aging, and it can even extend your lifespan. It also has powerful immune system effects.

When you get sick, you often lose your appetite. This is your body’s natural way to boost your immunity.

Ketones have profound protective properties, including antimicrobial effects.

When you fast, you also increase the survival of your T-cells and B-cells. T-cells run the immune system, kill microbes, and reduce inflammation. B-cells have to do with making antibodies, which have a “memory” to better fight off future infections.

T-helper cells are also boosted when you fast. These cells coordinate all other immune actions—like the general of the army.

If you fast long enough, you induce autophagy. Autophagy is when your body starts to clean up old, damaged cells and recycles them. Autophagy also helps control viral infections, decrease inflammation, and presenting antigens.

A 3-day fast can have profound effects on your immune system. You will trigger the stem cells that regenerate the immune system.

Continue taking vitamins and minerals while you fast—especially vitamin D. You can also take oregano oil, garlic, and olive leaf extract to boost your immunity.

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.

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.

Thanks for watching. Give these tips a try and see if fasting helps boost your immune system.

[PatienceTrustMawutorAfiA-pkjp]

God is wonderful because we don't only benefit physically but spiritually as well when we fast.

[orbekv]

In India there is a saying in Sanskrit "Langanam Parama Oushatham"... means Fasting is the best Medicine. Thank u Doc!

[Morning.star]

This guy doesn't waste time with usual standard dogsh*t and tells people that things are not too bad even if you are infected. Respect. People like you make the world a better place

[Grk]

Not surprisingly, we usually force people to eat when their body tells them not to. I had a bad case of flu (or even covid?) after coming back from traveling abroad last January. I was in bed and didn’t eat for almost two days, only water and tea. I can honestly say it was the fastest recovery from what felt like a hell of an infection.

[raulrodriguez]

I fasted during my Coronavirus quarantine. It helped that i lost my appetite. I feel i recovered well by fasting. 3 days i was clear. The other days i enjoyed at home getting sick pay from my company.

[lsrprincy]

Did a hardcore 23:1 fasting for a week and not only I got rid of my antibiotic-resistant chlamydia infection but I also got rid of a taeniasis infection that I didn't know I had

[ebayerr]

“Auto” means self and “phagy” means eat. So the literal meaning of autophagy is “self-eating.
The autophagy process initiates in humans after 18-20 hours of fasting, with maximal benefits occurring once the 48–72 hour mark has been reached.

[Markgt]

And what people don't know is the Bible tells us that fasting is a gift from God. I don't understand how people don't believe in a creator. Love my father who blesses us even when we don't deserve it.

[quickstep]

I was in the ER recently, long story short, I was in IV drip and without food for 30 hours. I feel so much healthier, I had hypertension that just wouldn't settle even with meds, hypothyroidism too..I have lost weight and feel so much better. Its as if everything went away.

[tlhogid]

Amazing!

I got a flu last week for the first time in 3 years, lost my appetite and began keto & OMAD.

I drank ACV, lemon water, water and tea otherwise.

The past 2 days, I randomly decided to try my first 48 hour fast (my fever was gone and just had post-nasal drip and wet cough every few hours). The fast felt great!

I took lomg walks in the sun both days of the fast and slept like a baby👶

Good to know my natural inclination was the right thing to do 🙂

[thembim]

I'm attempting a 21 day Fast, only just completed 26 hours I've previously done 3 day fasts.It's only bearable if you know what you will be benefiting from it. I'm here for some motivation mind you i work with food and still have to come home and cook i need all the motivation i can get. 🙌

[ColorMeRado]

Thank you. Fasted yesterday for the first time in awhile. I feel so good today.

[Rando_Commando]

I’ve always used fasting when I’m really really sick, like you said, my appetite disappears anyway so it’s not so hard.

[dr.nawalabdeltawabkayali]

I watched a Coach Greg video about you, how rude he was. You are the best, Dr. Eric, keep giving

[deborahs]

I got really sick a few years ago and had an infection in my body it went to my heart valve the first thing that happened to me was I lost my appetite and couldn’t eat and I lost 10 pounds before I even went to the doctor I know this is true and your body does wonderful things so amazing, My heart valve is fixed All is good listen to your body.

[LizandSkatz]

Had a nasty sore throat and got rid of it with a few 23:1 fasting days. It’s a great way to stay really fit and healthy 💕

[nukeisreal]

OMG I LITERALLY GOT SICK JUST YESTERDAY AND WAS WONDERING IF I SHOULD FAST OR NOT, AND DR. BERG POSTS THIS VIDEO. YOU BE SPYING ON MY THOUGHTS DOCTOR.

[Dumass]

I must commend you on your new green pen, it is so clear, you cured my color blindness.

[Mark-rmfp]

felt an infection coming on on Saturday so I ate my last meal at 7pm. Sunday it hit full force; weakness, headache, mucus in lungs, night sweats. I drank 1 cup burdock root tea, 4 drops oregano oil. ate nothing. Monday morning I woke up feeling 90%.. first meal was noontime a grapefruit. the mucus started coming up. Tuesday 100% better.

[roberttate-qe]

Yes
Many times over, yes
And when u do eat
Choose wisely
Stick with what u learned, i learn from eating trash. Hopefully what i learn avoids future mistakes