Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The REAL Cause of Chronic Kidney Disease and Polycystic Kidney Disease

Oct 2, 2023

07:57

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Learn how the ketogenic diet and time-restricted eating can halt and reverse polycystic kidney disease. Discover the risk factors and warning signs of kidney disease, as well as the benefits of a low-carb diet in reducing kidney stones. Explore the dependence of kidney cysts on glucose and the potential remedies for kidney problems. Also, dive into the methods of increasing ketones in the body and lowering mTOR for improved kidney health.

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Following a ketogenic diet or practicing time-restricted eating can slow down the progression of polycystic kidney disease by reducing glucose levels and inhibiting cyst growth.

Incorporating natural compounds like curcumin and resveratrol, along with a low oxalate ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting, can help manage chronic kidney disease and potentially reverse kidney damage.

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Ketogenic diet and time-restricted eating can help manage polycystic kidney disease

Polycystic kidney disease is a condition characterized by fluid-filled sacs around the kidney that impair filtering and increase the risk of complications such as infection and urinary bleeding. Recent research has found that following a ketogenic diet, low in carbohydrates and high in healthy fats, or practicing time-restricted eating, like intermittent fasting, can slow down the progression of cysts and associated scar tissue in the kidney. These dietary approaches reduce glucose levels, which are required for the cysts to grow. Additionally, a low oxalate diet combined with the ketogenic diet can lower the risk of kidney stones, a common problem for those with kidney disease.

Introduction

2min

Effects of Low-Carb Diet and Time-Restricted Eating on Polycystic Kidney Disease

3min

Exploring Ketones, Fibrosis, mTOR, and Natural Remedies for Kidney Health

3min

Today I’m going to share some important information related to chronic kidney disease.

10% of cases of end-stage renal disease are related to polycystic kidney disease. Polycystic kidney disease has mainly been thought of as a genetic problem, and until fairly recently, many people thought you couldn’t do much about genetic diseases. But it turns out that you can.

Some of the top warning signs of polycystic kidney disease are increased risk of infection, urinary bleeding, reduced function of the kidneys, and high blood pressure.

A recent study done on mice found that the ketogenic diet halted and reversed polycystic kidney disease in the mice. They also found that time-restricted eating created a similar effect.

Another study found that the keto diet may reduce the risk of kidney stones as long as the person is also on a low-oxalate diet. Along with keto and consuming low-oxalate foods, consuming enough water may help reduce the risk of kidney stones.

In the study on polycystic kidney disease, they found that the cysts absorb glucose and are dependent on glucose. Glucose can contribute to other kidney issues as well.

A low-carb diet and fasting are both great ways to get your body to start making ketones. You can also take ketones.

The best natural remedies for kidney problems:

• Curcumin

• Resveratrol

• EGCG (in green tea)

• Quercetin

• Berberine

What I would do for chronic kidney disease:

1. Take the above natural remedies

2. Go on a low-oxalate keto diet

3. Do intermittent fasting

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