Keto and Heart Disease – Dr.Berg Answers Does Ketogenic Diet Increase or Decrease Heart Health? [ck9G-18KzT_]

Keto and Heart Disease – Dr.Berg Answers Does Ketogenic Diet Increase or Decrease Heart Health? [ck9G-18KzT_]

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Can keto cause heart disease or actually decrease it? Here’s what you need to know. Download Keto Essentials STUDIES: Timestamps 0:00 Is keto safe for the heart? 0:10 An interesting study 0:50 The pancreas and the heart Today we’re going to talk about whether or not ketosis increases or decreases the risk of heart disease. The keto diet is basically a high-fat, low-carb diet. There was a study done on rodents, where there was an increase in cholesterol, an increase in LDL, a decrease in HDL, and an increase in triglycerides. However, in humans, it had the opposite effect. There was a decrease in cholesterol, a decrease in LDL, an increase in HDL, and a decrease in triglycerides. In rodents, the keto diet increased insulin. But in humans, it decreases insulin, blood sugar levels, and even A1C. One of the main causes of heart disease is high insulin, and the ketogenic diet is designed to lower insulin. To take it to the next level and lower your insulin, even more, you may want to also do intermittent fasting. 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. Follow Me On Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: ABOUT DR. BERG: 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! I hope this helps you better understand the ketogenic diet and heart disease.