The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - August 28, 2026
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.
These notes were generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.
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
For GERD, the issue involves the stomach valve allowing acid to rise. Betaine hydrochloride can be used to test: if no burning occurs, an ulcer or gastritis can be ruled out. The solution involves acidifying the stomach to control the valve through its sensor mechanism. If betaine hydrochloride or apple cider vinegar worsens symptoms, zinc carnosine is needed to heal stomach tissues. Consuming fermented vegetables and probiotics helps heal the lower digestive system, reducing stress on the stomach.
For UTIs while on antibiotics, methylene blue combined with infrared light therapy over the bladder is recommended. Methylene blue has been used medically for various conditions with minimal side effects at small dosages. Focus should shift to strengthening the immune system through probiotics and fermented foods rather than solely targeting the infection.
During an active shingles outbreak, a dosage of 20,000 IUs of vitamin D3 with 200 micrograms of vitamin K2 (MK7 version) may be beneficial.
For an 8-year-old, allithiamine (a garlic-derived natural B1) is recommended. Current RDA levels for B1 (1.2 mg) are considered insufficient based on outdated research and should be significantly higher to achieve therapeutic effects.
The three most common ingredients in 30,000 grocery store food products are:
- Corn (in forms including high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, ascorbic acid, guar gum, modified food starch, modified cornstarch)
- Soy
- Wheat
This creates an illusion of choice with multicolored packaging that appears healthy but contains essentially the same ingredients.
For H. pylori infection causing gastritis while breastfeeding, research areas include:
- Antibiotic complications during breastfeeding
- Sulforaphane as a potential remedy
- Zinc carnosine and other zinc forms for H. pylori
H. pylori affects 80% of the population without issues until stomach environment becomes alkaline. The bacteria releases ammonia, which is alkaline, to improve its survival conditions. Acidifying the stomach may restore a friendly relationship. For previous gallstones, tutka keeps bile thin.
Perimenopause involves estrogen drop, which protects muscles from loss. Recommendations include:
- High-quality protein (animal meat) with each meal
- Weight training several times weekly to allow protein entry into muscles
Essential blood tests include:
- Fasting insulin (target below 5)
- Advanced lipid profile (not just total cholesterol) to determine LDL particle types (small dense vs. large buoyant)
- Thyroid markers require careful interpretation as normal ranges are based on averages
For a 9mm gallstone not responding to tutka after 10 months, add bile salts after meals. Avoid extremely low or high fat diets - maintain some dietary fat to stimulate gallbladder contraction. Recent videos on post-gallbladder removal complications contain relevant information.
The most powerful health intervention is walking in nature with a friend. When urban environments lack nature access:
- Find water sources (rivers, water features)
- Visit parks
- Keep plants in living spaces
- Drive to nature areas for at least 120 minutes weekly
- Take long city walks
- Spend time around birds or ocean environments
- Avoid headphones during nature time
Fluid retention in feet: Reduce carbohydrates (which act as fluid sponges) and increase potassium.
GLP-1 medication side effects: Muscle loss and digestive problems. Muscle loss occurs because reduced appetite leads to insufficient protein intake. Without proper diet and exercise during GLP-1 use, weight regain occurs as fat rather than muscle restoration.
Thyroid-related fatigue: The thyroid controls metabolism and mitochondrial function. Selenium is beneficial along with addressing diet, sleep, and other factors.
PCOS management: Lower insulin through low-carb diet and intermittent fasting.
Raw milk yogurt: No health concerns when sourced from quality farms; potentially healthier than pasteurized alternatives.
Tutka dosage without gallbladder: Two capsules twice daily on empty stomach if experiencing fullness under right rib cage or right shoulder pain; otherwise one capsule twice daily.
Current average attention span is approximately 40 seconds, significantly reduced from previous years due to social media interruptions, cell phone notifications, and digital device usage.
After kidney removal, diabetes represents the primary threat to remaining kidney function. The nephron (kidney cell) runs on ketones rather than glucose. A low-carb diet maximizes distance from diabetes to preserve kidney function.
Berberine improves insulin sensitivity similarly to metformin with fewer side effects. While it doesn't directly block cholesterol like statins, it indirectly improves cholesterol by addressing blood sugar issues. The primary approach for cholesterol management remains reducing refined carbohydrates and starches.
The lens of the eye becomes opaque when developing a cataract. This tissue is almost like an alien tissue. When first forming, it has all these different parts including the nucleus and mitochondria called organelles. The lens has to purge all these organelles, even the nucleus, so light can pass through in a transparent way. This tissue gets its energy outside the nucleus and uses the ancient pathway with glucose. It really doesn't have protection against glucose, making it very vulnerable.
If someone consumes too much glucose (sugar, starch, maltodextrin), it gets stuck to the protein and makes it opaque. This is why type 1 diabetics especially, and type 2, have problems with snowflakes and destruction of the lens. Cutting down on sugars helps prevent this.
NAC stands for N-acetyl carnosine, not N-acetyl cysteine. Carnosine is in red meat and is a powerful antioxidant, but carnosine can't penetrate through the eye. The acetyl acts as a Trojan horse to push it through the eye in drops. These drops are available for dogs and humans. When applied to the eye, it helps act as a decoy to prevent glycation on the lens.
Carnivore would be the best approach for anything inflammatory in the intestines because it eliminates all irritating foods immediately. When eating meat, you get glutamine which is good for healing the gut. A version of carnivore that includes a wide range of foods is recommended: organ meats, seafood, shellfish, eggs, and possibly cheese, not just muscle meat. Some people add juice from sauerkraut to help the gut.
After osteotomy surgery for frozen toe, healing can take literally a year before pain goes away because you're walking on it every day. The key is to keep it moving and keep flexing it. Since the toe was fused, it will be stuck in that position. Walk normally without favoring it too much. Certain shoes can take pressure off of it. Genetics that cause more inflammatory issues mean longer healing times after surgery.
Determining exact TUDCA dosage requires considering size, weight, symptoms, and severity. Follow the dosage recommendations on the product label, typically taking one or two tablets on an empty stomach as directed.
Bunions can really affect gait, causing stress on the knee. Exercises for the feet help balance the foot and walking pattern. Having gait off sends discomfort up through knees, hips, and shoulders. Walking backwards on grass strengthens the knee. No known way to get rid of bunions, but strengthening foot muscles can make them less problematic.
When stomach rumbles after eating steak, try betaine hydrochloride to acidify the stomach and allow better protein digestion. Problems with digesting meat typically indicate need for more stomach acid.
The endocrine system controls hormones and mood. People can go up and down the mood scale all day because hormones are off. The medical profession claimed SSRIs increase serotonin to treat anxiety and depression, but later admitted this was not accurate. Instead of trying to fix an emotion with remedies, focus on establishing basic lifestyle factors: food, sleep, sun exposure, movement, eating rhythms, sun exposure rhythm (bright morning, dim night), exercise, and recovery. These rhythms help mood improve.
Fasting before chemo helps more than after, though both are beneficial. Data shows fasting protects the body against chemo and lowers side effects by strengthening the body to handle chemical exposure. Bodies need intermittent stresses to survive, with lots of recovery. During chemo, hyperfocus on keeping the immune system strong.
The inner ear mechanism has a thin layer that requires tremendous energy to make voltage, more than any other tissue. When energy goes down, the brain compensates by turning up the gain, causing feedback hissing or ringing. The spark plug for generating energy involves vitamin B1. Normal vitamin B1 is water soluble and won't penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Benfotiamine works for peripheral neurological issues in feet but breaks down into water soluble form and isn't good for brain issues. Allithiamine is a fat-soluble natural B1 that penetrates the brain and inner ear. Take allithiamine along with a lower carb diet for tinnitus.
Creatine creates more power through ATP. ATP is energy like a charged battery. When used, it becomes ADP (adenosine diphosphate). Creatine connects with another phosphate to donate and recharge the inactive energy unit. This provides backup for initial power energy needed for explosive exercise. With enough creatine, you can squeeze out another rep, have less resistance with exercise, more power, more endurance, and better workouts overall.
For Parkinson's, get more energy into the neuron. People typically have insulin resistance in the neuron. The back door for neuron energy involves feeding the brain ketones through a hardcore keto diet and taking ketones. Supporting mitochondria with co-factors like vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and magnesium is also helpful.
Finding a good prenatal is hard because most are synthetic. Take several different supplements: a really good natural B complex, more vitamin D3 with magnesium, and trace minerals especially iodine, selenium, and zinc. The demand for nutrients is high during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Quality nutrients set up the child's future health. If an infant is deficient in iodine, IQ drops at least 12 points. Vitamin D deficiency can cause structural problems like scoliosis, flat feet, kyphosis, or maxillary problems requiring braces.
The ratio is 10,000 IUs of D3 to 100 micrograms of vitamin K. MK7 is preferred because it's natural and lasts longer in the body. MK4 is good if you have tartar on teeth, but its half-life is only four hours so it must be taken throughout the day. Take 400 milligrams of magnesium glycinate daily, possibly up to 600 milligrams spread out. Cramping in calves early morning or foot stiffness indicates magnesium deficiency. It takes weeks to months of consistent magnesium to saturate the body.
Sarcopenia is age-related muscle loss. Increase quality protein from animal meat with weight training exercises. Hit muscles with more resistance. More protein is needed than when younger. Women with osteoporosis doing weight training have reversed osteoporosis. People are not as fragile as they think.
Diarrhea after fasting 36 hours or more indicates microbiome disruption. Take a good probiotic while fasting to keep things going. When fasting, everything goes to sleep. When starting to eat, gradually increase food back because dumping too much food into a sleeping digestive system creates diarrhea.
Vitamin D is the antidote to jet lag. Take vitamin D before a trip and when arriving at the destination. This affects circadian rhythms when changing body position in space and time.
Lordosis can potentially be supported or reversed by building up muscles around the area. Lordosis, kyphosis, and scoliosis typically occur when weak bones (osteomalacia or rickets) allow muscles to pull the spine out of shape. If caught in time with enough vitamin D and proper exercises, symmetry can be restored. Back pain often occurs because people baby their back, causing atrophy of supporting muscles. Strengthening the back, especially going into extension gradually, eliminates back pain.
Folate is the form you want. Get it from food or take methylfolate as a supplement.
Three things needed for weight loss: cut carbs, do intermittent fasting, and eat high quality protein.
Keep your protein in there. That's going to be important. It's going to stimulate a hormone called glucagon, which then will help you also lose weight. It's the opposite of insulin.
You need the level of physical activity to be able to also use up the energy that you just ate. That's called exercise. Sufficient exercise. Doing a lot of motion and movement. Those are the things that would be focused on. There are other things too.
There are a lot of videos on plateau, for example. What to do if that doesn't work. Watch those videos.
Because that's a disease claim, all that's going to be said is research something that has an ingredient called betaine hydrochloride in there. That's the one that you want to find.
On that note, this book is being plugged. It's exciting. It can train. It's not fluff. There is a lot of practical stuff in here. It's all about redesigning your environment so you don't have to constantly fight the addictions with willpower because you're going to lose every single time.
They have engineered the environment for addictions.
You need to change your environment to make it easy so that thing is not in your face 24/7. This isn't just talking about food. Also talking about flipping through TikTok and stuff. No apps on the phone. TikTok, Instagram. Because it's highly addictive. Don't want to be having it there, flipping through it. There is a lot of social media on there, so it's okay to watch videos on there, but not spending a lot of time flipping through TikTok.
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