Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

I'm 60... It Took Me 30 Years To Learn This (Don't Make The Same Mistakes)

Jan 14, 2026
Discover the seven crucial health lessons learned after 30 years of trial and error. Explore why taking excessive supplements won't help if your diet is poor. Uncover the risks of juice cleanses that can hinder ketosis and gut health. Reflect on the importance of adopting healthy eating habits sooner, especially during your college years. Learn how intermittent fasting and magnesium supplementation can transform your health, addressing issues like weight and fatigue. Avoid harmful dietary pitfalls like too many kale shakes!
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ANECDOTE

Warehouse Of Vitamins Failed

  • Dr. Eric Berg recounts taking more than 100 vitamins daily while suffering chronic fatigue and insomnia.
  • He says the supplements failed because his diet was poor and he lacked sufficient macronutrients, especially animal protein.
ADVICE

Skip Juice Cleanses And Herbal Flushes

  • Avoid juice-based cleanses and aggressive herbal detoxes because they flush good bacteria and electrolytes and can cause prolonged illness.
  • Instead, follow a proper eating plan: animal protein, vegetables, probiotics, and moderate cheese to support gut and liver health.
ANECDOTE

College Diet Led To Long Fatigue

  • Dr. Eric Berg describes eating carbs and drinking strong coffee through college, which caused constant fatigue from blood sugar swings.
  • He later became a vegan briefly and got worse until adopting a healthy ketogenic approach that turned his health around.
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