The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - February 13, 2026
In a Nutshell
Dr. Berg critiques cholesterol meds like Lipitor for blocking essential functions, recommends advanced lipid profiles over standard tests, bile salts/Tudca for gallbladder sludge, zinc carnosine for ulcers, and low-carb/carnivore diets to address root causes like high triglycerides, candida, and kidney issues. Key remedies include vitamin C for gums, magnesium glycinate for palpitations and sleep, L-glutamine/sauerkraut for gut healing, environmental changes to beat addictions, prolonged fasting for inflammation, and lifelong healthy keto/intermittent fasting. Emphasizes sun exposure (outdoors, not windows), VO2 max training for heart strength, and personalized testing for sensitivities like nightshades.
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Welcome back everyone. Today we're talking a lot about nutrition. Any questions, bring them in. Anything I say is not meant to diagnose or replace your medical relationship. Check with your doctor before implementing any tips.
69-year-old taking Lottipine (Lipitor) for high cholesterol, experiencing louder ear noise over last two months, wants to stop. Can't tell you to come off medication. Why take it? High cholesterol. Body makes cholesterol; it's not a disease. No link between high cholesterol and heart disease. Relationship between refined carbohydrates and pathogenic LDL invading arteries if high carb. Get advanced lipid profile test to check LDL size: small dense LDL problematic, large buoyant LDL not. Large buoyant LDL can rise on keto/low carb. Anti-cholesterol drugs prevent building cell membranes (need cholesterol), vitamin D (from cholesterol + sun), bile salts, testosterone, estrogen, cortisol. Watch videos on outdated cholesterol info.
Zinc carnosine for gastric ulcers instead of pantoprazole 40mg.
Quiz Question 1: Best Vitamin for Gums
Out of vitamins supporting gums (hold teeth), which best? 66% vitamin C, 24% D, 10% K. Correct: vitamin C. Severe deficiency causes scurvy; subclinical shows in gums/capillaries first. Vitamin C supports collagen in capillaries; deficiency weakens them, causes bleeding (red when brushing). Competes with sugar (similar chemistry). Recommend food-based vitamin C (whole complex, not ascorbic acid from corn starch + sulfuric acid). Speaker was deficient despite sources due to high exercise demand.
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