#1 MOST Missing Nutrient in Diabetes - Dr. Berg

This is the most important nutrient for diabetic symptoms, weight loss, and fat burning. Check out

DATA:
https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/106/6/1431/4823174
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3197792/

0:00 Introduction: The best nutrient for diabetes
0:20 Diabetes explained
2:15 Symptoms of high blood sugar
2:58 The most important nutrient for diabetics
5:05 How to test your potassium levels
6:00 What causes a potassium deficiency?
7:55 Potassium-rich foods
10:50 Check out my other video on potassium!

Today I’m going to share the most important nutrient for diabetes, weight loss, and fat burning.

A person with diabetes has high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and high or low insulin.

Symptoms of high blood sugar:
• Increased thirst
• Increased urination (especially at night)
• Fatigue (especially after you eat)
• Blurred vision
• Hunger
• Cravings (especially for carbs)
• Mood changes (anger or sadness)

Insulin needs potassium to help regulate or lower blood sugar. If you have insulin resistance, you need more potassium to balance out your blood sugar levels.

If you don’t have enough potassium, your blood sugar levels will go higher and higher. Glucose also needs potassium to be able to enter the cells. If glucose can’t enter the cells, it begins to build up, causing high blood glucose.

A potassium deficiency also puts you at a higher risk for diabetes, insulin resistance, weight gain, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and a fatty liver. The body requires 4700 mg of potassium every day.

Causes of a potassium deficiency:
• Refined carbs and sugar
• MSG
• Diuretics
• Stress
• Diabetes
• Exercise

Potassium is the most important mineral to start consuming to help regulate your blood sugars and decrease the need for medication.

Foods high in potassium:
• Lima beans (not keto-friendly)
• Avocados
• Melon (not keto-friendly)
• Brown sugar (not keto-friendly)
• Beet tops (high in oxalates)
• Leafy greens

Consuming leafy greens is the best way to get potassium. A quality electrolyte powder is also a great way to get potassium.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps explain why potassium is the most important nutrient for diabetic symptoms.