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The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - August 28, 2026

Dr. Eric Berg DCAugust 28, 20261h 6m
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Welcome and Disclaimer5:01St. John's Wort for Anxiety5:30Glaucoma Support6:01SIBO Treatment Discussion7:01Atrophic Gastritis and GERD11:31UTI Treatment13:04Shingles and Vitamin D14:00Vitamin B1 for Children14:31Grocery Store Food Ingredients15:32H. Pylori and Gastritis While Breastfeeding17:01Perimenopause Supplements20:00Blood Test Markers21:01Gallstone Treatment23:00Nature Access in Urban Areas24:01Health Q&A Compilation26:02Attention Span Research29:31Single Kidney Preservation31:01Statins and Berberine33:00Cataract Formation and Prevention34:05N-Acetyl Carnosine Eye Drops36:03Carnivore Diet for Crohn's Disease37:30Recovery After Toe Surgery39:01TUDCA Dosage Guidelines40:32Bunions and Knee Problems Connection41:33Betaine Hydrochloride for Steak Digestion44:31Hormone Imbalance and Mood45:01Fasting During Chemotherapy46:31Tinnitus and Vitamin B148:30Creatine and Exercise50:30Parkinson's Disease Protocol51:00Prenatal Vitamins and Nutrient Deficiencies51:31Vitamin D3 with K2 and Magnesium Protocol54:30Sarcopenia and Weight Gain After Menopause56:01Diarrhea After Extended Fasting59:32Jet Lag and Vitamin D1:00:32Lordosis and Spine Curvature1:01:00Folate vs Folic Acid1:02:31Weight Loss Protocol1:03:02Protein, Glucagon, and Weight Loss1:03:20Physical Activity and Energy Utilization1:03:30Addressing Weight Loss Plateaus1:03:30Supplements for Acid Reflux1:04:00Redesigning Your Environment Book1:04:30
In a Nutshell

Dr. Berg's core message: most chronic health issues stem from insulin resistance, nutrient deficiencies, and stomach acid problems, which can be addressed through low-carb/keto diets, intermittent fasting, high-dose vitamin D3 with K2 and magnesium, and targeted supplements like betaine hydrochloride. Key takeaways include using allithiamine for neurological issues (tinnitus, anxiety), N-acetyl carnosine eye drops for cataracts, and carnivore diets for inflammatory gut conditions, while avoiding common triggers like corn/soy/wheat and strengthening muscles through resistance training.

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Welcome to another Dr. Berg Show Q&A session. Any suggestions discussed are not intended to cure or prevent disease. Viewers should check with their doctor before implementing recommendations.

St. John's Wort can help with both depression and anxiety. It should not be combined with SSRIs as this can interfere with serotonin levels. Additional recommendations for anxiety include:

  • Vitamin B1
  • Intermittent fasting
  • Ashwagandha

For slowing glaucoma progression, high doses of vitamin D3 are recommended. The CMBre protocol involves high-dose vitamin D3 and requires working with a doctor for monitoring. A German eye doctor's book documents successful glaucoma treatment using this approach. Magnesium must be added since vitamin D depends on adequate magnesium levels to function properly.

A patient with 1.5 years of SIBO symptoms (bloating, constipation, fatigue, weight loss resistance) had taken antibiotics for 2 weeks before starting El Ritter yogurt for 1.5 months, along with oxy salts and occasional pane hydrochloride. Despite intermittent fasting and keto diet, symptoms persisted. Testing showed no good bacteria and only pathogens present.

Dr. Berg recommended:

  • Using a breath device to measure gases for accurate SIBO diagnosis
  • Trying a carnivore diet for a period
  • Using stronger probiotics with more microbial diversity
  • The yogurt contains only one microbe, which may be insufficient

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