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The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - September 18, 2026

Dr. Eric Berg DCSeptember 18, 20261h 5m
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Long COVID Joint Pain Protocol5:03Lowering LDL Without Prescription Medication6:00German Eye Doctor for Glaucoma6:32Book Release Announcement7:32Salt Intake During Fasting9:00Tutka Usage Protocol10:01Best Way to Know If You Need More Salt11:31Natto Benefits and Vitamin K220:01Magnesium and High-Dose Vitamin D322:01Foot and Hand Cramping After Gardening23:31Digestive Enzyme Supplements23:31Fermented Soy vs. Regular Soy24:30Getting Off Ambien and Neuropathy Treatment25:30Grounding and Earthing Benefits27:31Hashimoto's and Hair Loss Protocol29:00Cinnamon and Clove in Coffee30:02No Gallbladder and Supplement Forms33:44Reducing Chronic Inflammation35:03OMAD Without a Gallbladder35:31Low Blood Sugar Symptoms During Fasting36:01Bile Salts After Gallbladder Removal36:30Collagen and Fasting36:30Ketoacidosis Risk on Ketogenic Diet37:31Food Order and Digestion38:32Measles Outbreak Question39:31Natural Alternatives to Flomax40:02Metformin and Nutrient Depletion41:31Plasma Donation44:31Celtic Salt and Electrolyte Recommendations44:31Elevated Calcium Levels45:31A1C Levels in Active Individuals46:30Magnesium Dosage Recommendations48:32B12 for Nerve Issues49:30Potassium Intake51:30Hyperthyroidism52:32Vitamin D for Rheumatoid Arthritis54:00Alpha Lipoic Acid and Berberine55:32Supplements for Surgical Scarring57:02Methylene Blue Benefits57:33Kidney Support59:31Fasting Headaches1:02:01Pre-Surgery Nutrition1:02:32Memory Issues1:03:31Mitochondrial Support and Dementia Prevention1:03:35Connection Between Diet and Brain Health1:04:00New Content and Book Recommendation1:04:32
In a Nutshell

Dr. Berg's core message is that most chronic health problems stem from modern environments clashing with ancestral biology, and the solution is fixing the environment—primarily through low-carb eating, intermittent fasting, and targeted nutrients—rather than relying on willpower or drugs. Key takeaways include using sea salt liberally during fasting and keto to prevent fatigue and dizziness, prioritizing magnesium (600-700mg daily) especially when taking high-dose vitamin D, and recognizing that symptoms like joint pain, neuropathy, and memory issues often trace back to mitochondrial damage, insulin elevation, or nutrient deficiencies that improve with dietary changes.

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Maria from YouTube asked about joint pain persisting after recovering from COVID. Dr. Berg identified this as long COVID and recommended higher amounts of vitamin D, thymus extract available online, and high-quality colostrum. Standard recommendations include zinc and a healthy low-carb diet. The underlying issue involves mitochondrial damage that needs to be rebuilt.

Cowabunga babe from YouTube asked how to lower LDL significantly without prescriptions. Dr. Berg recommended lowering refined carbohydrates and sugars by going really low carb, which helps reduce the pathogenic version of LDL.

Julia from YouTube requested the name of the German eye doctor mentioned earlier who had successful treatments for glaucoma. Dr. Berg made a note to find this information and add it to the video description. The doctor has a Kindle book that is difficult to find, focusing on using high doses of vitamin D3 for glaucoma and other eye-related problems.

Dr. Berg confirmed his book is officially out. The book uses a fishbowl analogy representing the modern environment versus the ocean representing an ancestral environment. The book covers nine environments and provides a practical way to diagnose friends, family, and yourself by asking questions to identify the gap between modern and ancestral environments. The approach focuses on changing the environment rather than relying on willpower.

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