Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

STOP Eating These 7 Foods if You Have Arthritis (& What to Eat Instead)

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Oct 9, 2025
Discover the seven worst foods that exacerbate arthritis and ignite inflammation! Learn how bile salts can protect joints and why TUDCA is a powerful ally against ER stress. Explore the benefits of vitamin K2 in preventing joint calcification and the immune-boosting properties of vitamin D. Uncover how refined seed oils and modern wheat contribute to joint pain. Plus, get dietary recommendations for anti-inflammatory foods like fermented options, omega-3s, and collagen to support joint health!
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INSIGHT

ER Stress Starts Joint Inflammation

  • Chondrocyte ER stress can start the inflammatory cascade in joints by impairing protein folding and calcium storage.
  • Protecting the endoplasmic reticulum may prevent downstream mitochondrial damage and joint breakdown.
INSIGHT

Microbial Bile Protects Joints

  • Chondrocytes have bile-salt receptors and secondary bile salts act as potent anti-inflammatories in joints.
  • Microbe-made secondary bile salts travel systemically and help protect cartilage and reduce joint inflammation.
ANECDOTE

Gallbladder Removal Linked To Arthritis

  • Dr. Eric Berg recalls patients developing joint pain after gallbladder removal or antibiotics, linking bile disruption to arthritis.
  • He connects this clinical observation to bile's role in reducing ER stress and joint inflammation.
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