Ketones and Emotions: Depression, Anxiety & Irritability
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Keto may help boost your mood. Find out why!
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction: ketones and emotions
1:19 What does the research say?
3:48 Diet-related mood disorders
4:36 Micheal’s story
5:45 Other reasons insulin resistance affects your mood
7:06 Key takeaways
7:23 Share your success story!
In this video, we’re going to talk about ketones and emotions.
What is the relationship between ketones and your mood? Can being on keto help with depression, anxiety, anger, and irritability?
Those who do keto and periodic prolonged fasting often experience a huge improvement in their mental health.
When you’re in an argument with someone, there is an obvious cause of your anger (the person or topic).
But what about times when you’re angry, anxious, irritable, or depressed without an obvious reason or trigger? How much of this is due to a lack of nutrition or fuel for your brain?
There have been a handful of studies on these very questions. However, they are primarily observational studies and animal studies. Many also aren’t truly using a ketogenic diet or doing intermittent fasting. All in all, the research isn’t credible enough to draw a conclusion.
Here’s what we do know… There’s something called brain insulin resistance, where the brain is not getting enough insulin because of decreased insulin sensitivity. This is directly related to depression and low moods.
Additionally, diabetics are 3x more likely to have depression.
We also know that metformin, which is made to help with insulin resistance, can help with the symptoms of depression. Nasal insulin sprays also help decrease the symptoms of depression.
When you fix insulin resistance, you can improve your brain function and boost your mood.
Fasting also increases the absorption of tryptophan, which is a precursor for the “happiness” hormone serotonin.
When a person is misdiagnosed with a mental disease instead of a nutritional deficiency, this can be a huge problem. Not only will the problem not be resolved, but they are also likely being given medications with side effects.
The HPA axis, which is the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal pathway, is also affected by keto. When you have higher levels of cortisol, the pathway becomes blocked, which can cause anxiety.
Keto and fasting may also help regulate dopamine and serotonin, which are the pleasure and happiness hormones, respectively.
Insulin resistance and diabetes can cause atrophy of the hippocampus, which has a direct effect on your mood.
Disclaimer:
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Thanks for watching. I hope this helped explain the connection between ketones and your mood. I’ll see you in the next video. - Zábava
I did keto for about 6-7 months and I honestly think it cured my anxiety and depression.
@Mike C yes, there is so much truth in your short sentence!!!
Same for me
Wow. Thank you so much for sharing. What do you eat exactly?
I need to do this so bad...at 46and having serious pms and daily panic attacks....I need a change I can't live like this
How long did you do keto before your anxiety and depression went away?
Love this. My sister was at her Doctors the other day and when she said that she was feeling a little anxious about something that was going on the first thing the Dr. said was we could put you on medication. Didn't talk about her diet, how much sleep she's getting or anything else that might be going on just immediately went to drugs. It's sad that so much of health care runs on pharmaceuticals.
They stopped being healers and became merchants. Its just sad.
@@Hakumo84 exactly. I went to the docs with a skin condition several months ago. Saw three different docs…Was prescribed two lots of antibiotics and steroid cream. Never cured it. In fact, I had side effects. At a loss, I went to a health shop and purchased a probiotic and grapefruit seed extract…… I was better in over a week.
They push them hard. It's an easy fix for them. I have tried to cut down my Xanax and Vicodin use by using CBD and it has helped alot.
@@stephen3511 way to go! That's exactly what we need to be doing...taking control of our own health.
@@stephen3511
I think I cant trust "doctors" anymore unless I need a sick note for a simple cold. In my view "doctors" killed my dad and almost killed my mom because the "doctor" just subscribed some sh1t ("doctor" also was a long time family friend) even though she needed treatment on the level of ER which she got in the end but...
I just remembered she (that "doctor") immediatly put me on medication when I said I felt depressed. This was years ago. My reaction to the first pill was...lets just say extremely negative.
Btw. I confess that I stopped Keto for 2-3 weeks and now I am feeling all down depressed, anxious and powerless.
Tomorrow I will start the journey to a better life.
Thanks for reading and have a great year everybody.
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In 7/2017 I was in a severe depression. for 45 years I had ptsd and lupus and I lost my boyfriend to cancer 7 months before this point. After pushing myself too hard in a high stress career my body literally knocked me off my feet and I could barely function. My GP and Shrink had me on meds for years. When I stumbled onto Dr. Berg's videos one night I knew I had to try keto/if the very next day. Within a week I was feeling better emotionally, after one month I was feeling like a new person and by the end of the second month I was able to taper off my meds. It literally stopped me from throwing in the towel.
Wow! Amazing thx for sharing
Dr Berg is a Godsend no doubt 💟
Wow. Totally amazing. Thank you so much for sharing! Have you shared your successes on Dr Berg's website or his Facebook group? Many people will greatly benefit from reading them 💞💞💞👏✨👏💞
@@rawwoodgifts8117 Thank you. Yes, I shared it in 2018. I do hope it will give people hope, it was the darkest time in my life and still amazing me how amazing our body is if we just give it what it needs. Cheers!
@@JacquelineMcIntoshNo1 Agreed!
Thank God I've never suffered from clinical depression, but I can see a positive difference in my mood since I gave up carbohydrates.
Same, also l just did a 7 day water fast and I felt awesome. I can see why fasting is done for spiritual reasons you have a whole different way about you.
i am doing just time restricted feeding i eat everything and i feel great
@@abdilakhdar6058 how many hours ? Thank you
Me too.
I hope you never do. I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. I have had chronic depression, shocking anxiety with debilitating panic attacks, agoraphobia, PTSD and boarder line anorexic for 40yrs. I can't sleep, scared of everything and any little noise. I've given up and stopped eating again.
I've tried so hard but I see no point.
I have struggled with depression for years. I find that if I eat a cleaner diet overall it helps reduce my episodes. If I cheat and eat a big McDonald's meal or alot of pizza the crash sometimes puts me in a funky mood that can lead to a depression episode. Stay healthy out there.
I can second this experience! I find I crave sugar when I begin to spiral...if I can hold off on the sugar, the downward spiral either reverses or is a lot less deep and goes away much faster.
When the bad thoughts of depression come, and I’m trying to strengthen new thought patterns by recognizing the lies depression is telling me and finding what is true to think about instead, it’s much easier to do this if I haven’t been consuming sugar.
It’s waaaay harder if I’ve gone and had brownies and pie.
I've heard that eating gluten can affect the mood and worsen anxiety (there are studies on this plus gluten-free diet for autistic children), so I've tried it and noticed that my anxiety reduces greatly if I don't eat gluten products. Speaking of fasting, can't say that it helped me so far with anxiety, but I'll definitely keep fasting. At least my anxiety/depression doesn't get worse and other health benefits are just great!
@@EricTheRed06 Same! 😂
I find the longer I go without slipping up, the less I want those trouble items.
Yes. Having enough nutrients really helps to increase discipline. My basics are enough Dr Berg's electrolytes, d3&k2, Omega3, nutritional yeast. At least. Oh and b1 as benfotiamine, 2000mg a day. And 500mg-1000mg of b5 now. My life is so much better in so many ways.
@@testdep Have you checked Dr Berg's videos on how to do healthy fasting correctly?
I started keto again 7 weeks ago being in a depression for 2 years. For me I felt improvement after even a week and after 4 weeks I felt no longer depressed. Also a friend of mine had a history of depression and she had improvement within 6 days as well.
Continuing keto to get my sugars levels to normal.
Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing 💞
I am a totally different person after being on keto for the last 2 years. Looking at my angry biological family members, who are on high-carb, low-fat, frequent eating schedule, I will never go back to eat anything other than keto and stay with intermitten fasting.
Keto for close to 3 years. Typically upbeat mood. In the past year, I had let a few ‘not the best’ ingredients in, and I definitely had a few times where I indulged in sugar.
The ups and downs associated with allowing sugar in is tangible. After the last time (July 4th) I had sugar, I decided NEVER AGAIN.
The fact that what we eat is linked to every aspect of our physiology is undeniable.
I notice this as well...sugar is the one thing I really can’t slip up on...the depression, anxiety and overthinking are all heightened as are the emotional responses.
Every stinking time.
@@karenramnath9993 That comment above reminded me how the wife will always start fights with me and be very grumpy immediately the day after eating chocolate bars or other candy (mainly chocolate seems to cause this effect more) Be easy on your husbands okay LOOOOOL
@@karenramnath9993 After almost an entire month without eating sweets, I had a chocolate bar and I noticed even in myself, the next day I would wake up feeling off and be very down throughout the rest of the day. Very weird
But then I can't cut out carbs completely (rice, pasta) or otherwise I won't be able to fall asleep at night
@@FeelingShred I can verify first hand that sweets can mightily exacerbate mood swings. Too much candy/brownies/chocolate, and EVERYTHING seems super irritating and overwhelming!
Just over a month on keto and IF and I feel calm and happy most of the time, its amazing!
Wow it's so nice to read. Thank you so much for sharing.
Whoever reads this may you have a life filled with happiness & Abundance❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wish you the same 🙂
The same to you 🤗
Thank you! Right back at you!
@@annamay2152 Thank you ❤️❤️
@@yulandashellman Thank you❤️❤️
This gentleman in the recommended video looks positively joyful, elated, and greatly relieved. Like a weight has been lifted off of his entire countenance, I'm so glad for him, his smile and eyes say it all, he's truly been blessed by your knowledge/skill, and helpful advice... just wonderful!
It worked for me! Healthy ketosis & fasting have been a miracle for my life.
Thank you! I was mistakenly diagnosed as ADD when in actuality, I was suffering PTSD from a TBI. (So much correlation there!!!) But my brain is finally healing after getting off the Rx for ADD and going Keto and IF. I have noticed when I indulge in a high-carb dessert or meal, my mood swings very low. Those of us healing from any type of trauma should be aware of how fragile and susceptible the brain can be to what we are eating. 🥰🥰
Agreed! Thank you so much for sharing.
What I have learned from reading all these comments and watching the videos are most children with ASD and ADHD live on high carb diets due to food aversion and sensory processing issues. There is definitely a link. I have 2 children with ASD and ADHD and their diet is a worry. They have sensory processing disorder and food is a real fear for them. They stick to safe foods which are bland beige and full of carbs, no goodness at all. And yes I have tried everything, the dietitian has, the therpists have. It's not a parenting issue its a real issue. And a real worry. Being around kids with asd other than my kids I found that they all live on the same sort of save foods. If I could change their diet I know their symptoms would ease , if only It was that easy.
@@amandajohnson3785 What about making a recipe with foods that looks like the usual foods but has healthy fats and dr berg's electrolytes in it? Just to try? Say they like white chocolate, then make a white chocolate treats with Dr berg's electrolytes in it and real fats such as cacao butter on top and coconut oil in the center?
I just feel like a million bucks on Keto. Sugar really is the enemy. I feel physically and mentally better. I even can tolerate the heat now. Enjoying this summer so much!
CocoPink44: Me, too! I’m in my 60s and have more energy than I did in my 40s. So happy, too!! Yay keto & IF! 👍😋
@CocoPink44 Thanks for mentioning this.
I thought I have gone crazy myself that I can tolerate the heat/sunlight after few years of LCHF.
😲that's amazing. Inspiring too...
Awesome. Thank you so much for sharing!
@@brendamcelyea1246 wow super! Thank you so much for sharing!
Can confirm that keto helps to keep a stable mood and emotional wellbeing, anxiety and sadness greatly reduced if not mostly eliminated.
Yes, on day 4 Keto and I already feel less depressed, anxious, better mood 😄 I’m loving it
I have less brain fog and my thought process is much smoother. But to me the better mood came from knowing I’m eating better and the weight loss plus looking at my bloodwork tickles me to death. I’m super confident now and my wife says my confidence is really attractive. 😊
Same. It's life-changing.
Very cool!
how much IF do u do?
I've been suffering from brain fog and memory loss big time after quitting depression meds, I've tried vitamins, exercise, no result for ~3 months.After doing intermidient fasting (I do 16 hours) for just a WEEK I felt much better!!! Fog is gone, memory is back. Can't say that IF cured my depression (not yet), but there are some improvements. It's much easier for me now to keep the discipline and schedule.
Yes, I can relate to this comment
I absolutely love watching Dr. Berg daily while I eat my OMAD. Right now I'm eating avocado mashed with bell pepper, fresh garlic, salt, & pepper. That's all for today, plus a lemon this morning, wheatgrass juice, electrolytes, cruciferous tablets, coffee, ACV, and MCT oil. Today is 33 days since I found your channel, and the difference to my life is incredible. Before I found you, I used to cry for hours daily, depressed most of my life, nauseous daily, stressed, anxious, irritable, and the list of mood disorders goes on. Since I switched to a healthy high fat, some protein, and almost ZERO carbs (your "keto on steroids" version), not only am I free of mood issues, but my brain function has increased dramatically. I'm autistic (Asperger's), and my typical autistic struggles have decreased so much that even my social skills have greatly improved. Thank you, as always, with all my heart. You saved my life.
Wow such a beautiful and inspiring story! Thank you so much for sharing!
Have you shared your successes on Dr Berg's website or his Facebook group? Many people will greatly benefit from reading them!
@@rawwoodgifts8117 Not yet! I'm a member of "Dr Berg's Keto and IF Lab" on Facebook also, so I get a triple dose of him and reminders to officially share my success story many times a day, LOL! It's only 34 days since I found him on July 12; I will surely submit my official success story with full details in time. :)
@@prochaos28 lol super! I'm really happy for you.
Happy for you wishing you well, but is that enough food for one day? Just be careful to get enough of a broad spectrum of nutrients. ❤
I watched the recommended video and was very impressed with this guy! We’ve struggled with this dilemma for years! I saw we meaning my husband. He’s been like the guy in the interview but not to that extreme. I’ve used your advice and done my research and my husband has somewhat listened to the research I’VE given to him. But still wants to gravitate back to all the carbs. Having a hard headed spouse is difficult! I don’t buy these carbs on my own but he pressures me to give in because he’s like a child and I’m the indulgent parent.
DEFINITELY! My mood and mental health have improved greatly! I wish I had found out about keto sooner - my life would have been SO much better.
My ADHD symptoms have cleared up after 3 months on IF and one month of Keto. My Bipolar 2 symptoms have also gone away and I'm not angry all the time. Even when i do get angry for real reasons worth getting angry over, it is short, controllable, and no where nearly as severe.
Sugar is the enemy.
Your words are correct. I was suffering from insulin resistance, and I lived tormented by mental illnesses, very strong depression. When I went to a psychiatrist, he told me that I suffer from depression, and he gave me medication for epilepsy, epilepsy medication, and medication for psychotic diseases that caused me severe side effects. When I took the medication, I fell into a coma. Keto for a short period of time, I feel better, despite the symptoms, they go away and come back. Thank you, Doctor. After watching your videos on insulin resistance, I knew about my disease that destroyed my life.
I have over the past year or so lost over 30 kilos of weight on a fairly low carb diet along with fasting. But I did not get any real mental benefits until a few weeks ago when I went over my diet and removed all sources of carbs. The brain fog I have suffered from all my life has finally begun to lift, I feel so much better and my long term depression is fading away. Thank you Dr Berg for inspiring me to not only lose weight but to truly feel alive.
Wow...! Amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.
What were the additional carbs that you removed to make you feel so much better? And are you taking supplements now?
@@rawwoodgifts8117 I ate fruit yogurt during the weeks that had way too much sugar in it. I also stopped my cheat days on weekends so no rice, potato or pasta at any point.
@@Belliaum777 Great! Wow.
This is my favourite channel. I especially like it when you explain everything so nicely. I wish you a lot of success with the channel and happy life. thank u so much
I was damaged from benzodiazapines. I took them as prescribed for a very short time. That was 5 years ago. Up until 2 weeks ago I had daily panic attacks and anxiety. Once I started keto and fasting I am feeling so much better. Still healing but this has helped so much. Thank you Dr. Eric
Hope you are doing better now. Be well!
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Same but from SSRI... how are u feeling now? Will keto really help?
Dr Berg your the best from Canada 🇨🇦 my exzema and digestion and anxiety and allergies all gone pretty much thank God for making quick right to the point videos you changed my life and I lost weight
i was mentally ill my teenage and my entire adult life until keto/IF. low carb/IF did nothing for me. keto was the answer. it was about early 2020 or mid 2019 that i became fully sound of mind. looking back at my past journal entries, i can see that i was paranoid, fearful of people (didnt feel welcome even in grocery stores based on people looking at me), afraid to leave the house, fell into mood swings, anxiety, cried in public. it ruined my life. i am capable of none of those fears now. i am a fully different person.
Incredible. If only many thousands people could read that!
wow😯
Stay strong 💪
I recently started Keto and I completely agree with what you’re saying it all makes so much sense now…
I was the patient who over did the sugars and falsely diagnosed with a mental health disorder… since being on Keto I’ve gone off the medication and have never felt better! Thank you Dr. Berg for changing my life… I’ve never been happier
I wish we could talk. You've changed my life totally. My ulcer is healed. Before keto, I use one nostril at a time, because one nostril is usually blocked, the two nostrils never stay open at the same time, but now the two are beginning to stay open for long, and at the same time. I'm happier than ever. I've lost weight, I have super abs. I still find it amazing that fasting and keto helped me realize these positive changes. This wasn't my plan for 2021 but coming across your youtube channel has totally changed my life for good. God bless you so much.
I stopped eating carbs hoping it would boost my immune system. I was so surprised the next day! I didn't recognize myself. No anxiety, no addictive behavior. I feel happy doing things that used to make me angry, irritable, and depressed. For the first time in my life, I can do what I want, what I actually planned, and not what my brain wants. I have 100% cognitive control. It's a miracle. Wonder that this simple way to improve mental health is so little known.
Keto makes me feel so happy!! This new feeling i have found with keto is making me feel so amazing
I didn't realize this with me. I fast from 11 pm to 3 pm. I cut out just about all carbs. My husband has even said that he has noticed my mood is so much better on this diet and fasting routine.
Awesome. Thank you so much for sharing!
The past 16 months i was diagnosed with cancer, lost my Dad and my 1st grandchild. I spent most of last month in bed with inflammation and depression. Ive been stress eating sugar.
A week and a half ago i decided to smarten up and put myself into ketosis. Its been 12 days and im actually happy. Im able to visualize a good future. Im excited for it. Im dancing around my house and planning to start going to the gym. Ketosis is a MIRACLE for mental health.
THANK YOU DR. BERG 🎉❤
I'm so glad to hear you were able to turn it around! So very sorry for your loss! ❤️
"Im excited for it. Im dancing around my house". This made me so happy.
Ever since my early teenage years, my mood is way better when I am skipping meals. I was told I had anorexia and that I should have 3 square meals and 2 snacks a day. Low fat, not too much protein. Guess what? I became addicted to carbs and turned into a recluse due to anxiety and depression.
How you doing now?
Another wonderful video as always. Thank you Dr. Berg ❤
You're very welcome! Glad you liked it!
Hello Dr. I am going to follow this and will keep you posted. Thank you 🙏
Ok! I’m trying this. I’ve been on depression meds for 12 years and I’m doing this thing. I tried the Keto diet once but for about 3 weeks. I know I felt way better but I’m in this for the long haul. I need to change my quality of life! .
My anxiety melted away on Keto and IF, no pun intended
@spicyrooster He said "melted away on Keto and IF" which basically is linked to burning FAT on that way of eating. But in that statement, beside burning fat, he meant getting off with anxiety.
how long did it take to reduce anxiety if you don't mind me asking?
I've just started keto and IF less than a month ago, can't wait to see the change too
@@testdep Mine started going away after the 1st month
I started reflecting on my VERY impulsive past (basically being unable to deal with any kind of emotional stress or discomfort... quitting jobs left and right, moving states in a whim, etc etc) During this time I was a heavy coffee drinker (with lots of sugar on it) and I always thought my "cocaine-like" behavior came from the caffeine, but I wonder if most of that was caused by the sugar and dopamine hits caused by it
Great! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks for doing this video Dr. Berg I love this, right up my alley
Keto improved my mood and lots of other things, but I had to stop IF due to being under chronic stress, long term. So, I warn those to pay attention to yourself, more, if under chronic stress. Eating three keto meals may be best.
Have you checked Dr Berg's videos on enough b1 benfotiamine and on enough electrolytes (especially 4700mg of potassium a day)? To help with stress?
3:48 ✅ Dr. Berg nailed it on the head, so true, very important point !
Also, I believe keto and fasting not only improves mood but also improves cognitive capabilities of a person.
More research needs to be done into this matter.
True that!
I've had bouts of depression from time to time and eating strict keto with fasting has significantly elevated my mood.
How are you now?
It took me about 2-3weeks before I started to come off the anxiety meds that I had been taking for15years, after changing my diet. Thank you covid, I only wanted to make sure my liver was ok to process the vitamin D3 as I work night, l got rid of 3.5st in weight and the pain in my knees has gone and just feel loads better!
why your liver wouldn't be able to process the D3? I am curious. I take everyday D£ 5000 IU. I watched a video form Dr Bergs, he said there is no danger at all on taking that amount because the body can get rid off what it doesn't need easily.
@@homesol6685 Vitamin D3 is a prohormone it's converted by the liver and the kidneys for the body, I was just within the obese range and could have been pre-diabetic and have a NAFLD fatty liver!
Wow, I only wish my family could see your success story 💞💞💞Thank you so much for sharing!
@@homesol6685 He has a video showing the cases where vitamin D won't be absorbed.
I just celebrated my four-year ketoversary. Since I started keto I have been episode free and medication free from my bipolar disorder. There is nothing in the decades in which I suffered that has come close to the effectiveness of this lifestyle. I am so grateful to Dr Berg and the many other awesome resources that provide free content to learn about this amazing way of life.
I did keto for just a month and expected more energy and good weight loss. I got exactly that, but what shocked me most and was the most beneficial aspect of the diet were the the exact literal improvements mentioned here: No more depression, anxiety, and irritability. I suffer greatly from these three now that I got cocky again and started with carbs. Can't get out of the addiction like I seem to have been able to the first time...
Try not to look at it as maybe it will take time. Just go one day at a time with success and no bad carbs. If you exercise in someway that can help a great deal. You need to be really determined.
Me too back on keto. It's the sugar addiction I am struggling with, the lack of keto products, and salads which I don't like much. Also trying to get the overall calories down. I'm still longing for fresh sourdough, or some nice piece of starch, or even an orange. I'm not sure I can do this diet forever.
I started keto and IF less than a month ago and felt the health benefits immediately, however my anxiety is still there and it's bad. Can't wait to feel an improvement. I know for a fact that glutens (in my case) worsen my anxiety greatly, even if it's just one slice of bread.
@@testdep I agree gluten is so bad and on top of everything bad about gluten it’s an inflammatory. My doctor even told me to stop gluten free stuff too.
I had gotten a concussion about a month back and did some research on foods that will help you recover from a concussion and the article I found said flavonoids help produce new brain cells so I started making sure I ate those foods a bit more, those foods are extra-virgin olive oil, dark chocolate at least 70% coco (but I use cacao instead), green tea, pecans, broccoli, fatty fish (mackerel, salmon, and sardines) and blueberries (although blueberries are high in carbs so I’m careful). These foods have helped me a great deal, because I was feel dizzy and a bit depressed with the concussion and now I’m not. So maybe do some research about foods that help the mind. I also use MCT oil (it’s from coconut) which is brain food. I hope this might help, this is not medical advise, just somethings that have helped me through a tough time.
@@Iz0pen thank you!
I enjoyed listening to you today. I will try dieting and fasting for the next four days. Thanks for sharing.
Start with fasting, but start gradually. Don't immediately go 24hrs with no food, try 14-16hrs first. Then slowly reduce carbs in your diet. There are loads of great videos out there to help. Good luck!
Lilian, could you set a goal of a month instead of only 4 days. If you cut out carbs it can take about 2 weeks to adjust but you will adjust. Our bodies really do prefer healthy foods. If you eat three meals a day to start don’t have any snacks in between. Then if you go to two meals and put those eating times about 4 hours apart and make sure you have plenty of fats like meat, avocados, eat lots of green leafy vegetables 🥬, healthy oils like extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil, these will help you to not feel hungry in between your meals. Honestly it’s done amazing things in so many lives including my own. Dr Berg does have a beginner video also. I hope you do well.
@@donnaml8776 Absolutely! Thank you so much for sharing 💞💞💞💞
@@rawwoodgifts8117 ❤️ Thanks!
On a low carb / keto diet my mood stabilizes so I am not depressed but also it is true to say that it does not swing high and spike the happy euphoric side either. It stays in a healthier range.
Thanks so much Dr. You save people from there problem and life changing. May God bless you abundantly
Very glad to be of help.
You are rescuing us in so many different ways.....you earned our devotion and over 5 million subscribers. Well done and well deserved.
Agreed! 💞💞💞
Yes, I can agree that going on a keto diet reduced my feelings of depression.
Awesome. Thank you so much for sharing!
Keto does help. I got on keto last year and my mood got better. Then around the holidays I got off keto and started doing more carbohydrates. My mood got worse. I got back on to keto a couple of weeks ago and my mood is better.
Merci beaucoup Dr Berg.
Thank you for this content Dr. Berg!
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much! Love and blessings ♥️🙏
Hello. Ive been intermittent fasting, eating a keto diet, and drinking black coffee 2 times a day, and my depression is so much better. I've gone from feeling half dead 24/7 while also wishing someone would put my out of my misery or that I wpuld just drop dead, to feeling energetic and moving towards feeling actual hope!!!
Meds have never helped me much except for insomnia. But the fasting, keto, and coffee has me feeling great, and ive only been doing this 6 days.
Also, im 9 pounds down. I started this to lose weight but now the main benefit I see is to my mental health.
On my day 154of clean keto diet and my beginning weight 209lbs is down to 179 today , my blood sugar from 177 at one hour after meal to now 91 at one hour after meal 😁 I tell everyone about the success many folks are having with this most basic diet and intermittent fasting . I also recommend Dr Eric Berg and his CZcams channel!
Thank you Dr Berg ! 😁✌️🇺🇸
Yes,I feel better!
I have found that having some carbs before a stress full meeting makes me less anxious . When I have been fasting before stress full meetings I fell more anxious
Have you checked Dr Berg's videos on how to fast in a healthy way? If one fasts without enough nutrients, it becomes starvation. In order to avoid stress, it's important to have enough b1 benfotiamine, enough electrolytes (especially 4700mg of potassium potassium), enough vitamin Bs (through nutritional yeast), enough d3&k2 and Omega3 at least.
Thank you so much for your knowledge. Amen
You're very welcome.
Thank you so much DrBerg
Excellent video Dr. Berg! I will be trying. I was taking sertraline for depression. But have been off that along time now. Want to try the fasting and keto. I crave carbs nonstop.
Have you checked Dr Berg's videos on how to stop carbs cravings? By using Dr Berg's videos, I was able to completely reverse the same problem you are describing here.
You are amazing doctor! Thank you so much
This happened to me. I was diagnosed and given medication that messed me up for 6 months. Keto and fasting helped. I also had heartburn and ACV fixed that problem. My hiatal hernia. Dr Berg saved me from my doctor no understanding my situation. I needed to help my doctor by getting my diet right and knowing my body.
I always thought how one has their diet affects mood or mental health. Fast food for me personally has always made me depressed and yucky. When I eat my normal greens, veggies, low carb diet with fasting, working out- I’m feeling so much better.
Amy
Of course it does
Same as medication or alcohol or non activity
@@coasteyscoasteys4150 yes indeed. Being sober from alcohol for a year and 3 days - big difference.
Awesome. Thank you so much for sharing.
Yes thank you for actually questioning the bought and paid for “tests”.
Exactly yes, I was diagnosed with Addisons disease, I had septesemia. I got a huge absesse in my cheek over December. I was in ER24 14 times! I was put on terrible drugs and hard chemicals. I bled under my skin. Selazopyrne. 6 per day. The doctors couldn't give me any drips anymore because I didn't have an area a needle could be stuck in me. But, you helped me to change ALL that. I got vit D 10000 mg, and I am back to my old self, and I started to loose weight by itself! Thank you doctor
I went on keto diet (thank you DR Berg for the life-changing information) and incorporated probiotic food like sauerkraut. I no longer suffer from bouts of debilitating anxiety.
I thought it was just me. I have suffered from depression for a long time. It was sometimes crippling to where I would not even get out of bed for days. Since I’ve been on keto for two months I haven’t had an episode of any depression. I thought it was just me imagining it. Glad I’m not and it’s a resulting my diet. On this diet I have also found out I have a sensitivity to gluten which a previous doctor miss diagnosed as IBS. I love this lifestyle and how I feel on it.
Great! Thank you so much for sharing!
Absolutely true! In the three plus years of keto and IF I haven't had a bout of depression or anxiety! It's a side effect of a healthy human diet that I didn't expect! I'm a happy guy!
It's all your fault, Dr. Berg!!! Thank you!
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Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!
Doing keto omad past two weeks and I can’t believe that my joints already stopped hurting after the year of suffering 🤦♀️only if i knew sooner what i know now 😏🤷♀️
Nice! Thank you so much for sharing! The more we share successes, the more people can find the truth and stop their suffering. Just like you did.
Back in 2017, I started doing keto and IF (4 hours windows) and manage to remove 33 kg of my weight. I continue doing the keto but this time with OMAD during this pandemic 😷. I feel more calm and aware😇
Honestly when I loss weight it get rid of my depression. But in a long run when I'm in low carb no sugar high protein diet it's like I become more moody, irritable and depressed.
This is fascinating!
I am type 1 diabetic and had high blood sugars many times in the 500's. Was depressed and just all around codn't think or focus or remember and was constantly irritable. Now I am doing keto and IF and I feel amazing and have lost 70 lbs.
Wow such a beautiful story. Well done and thank you so much for sharing!
Have you shared your successes on Dr Berg's website or his Facebook group? Many people will greatly benefit from reading them!
@@rawwoodgifts8117 No I don't do facebook. I will check out his site though.
@dr berg I have started the keto diet and I suffer from major hyperemesis gravidarum every pregnancy . I heard it helps I will be on it for 6 months before and see how I feel . I pray this is a cure for hg. Thank and enjoy happy life
Surprisingly powerful
I've often used Keto as a home made antidepressant. Whenever I'm in a rut, I cut the carbs. Its wild, soon as ketosis hits, the self-defeating thoughts fade away. The need for caffeine to Kickstart my brain goes away and thus my anxiety goes down. I've been thinking recently, why the hell do I teeter back and forth? May as well just stick with what works best for me.
Yes. It also helps to have enough nutrients. Like enough b1 as benfotiamine, enough electrolytes (especially 4700mg of potassium a day), other vitamins Bs, enough d3&k2, enough sleep, Omega3, ect. Have you checked Dr Berg's videos on these?
Because carbs are delicious!
Its real..I used to feel very good when iam on keto diet.
Before and after keto diet i suffered a lot.Planning to restart keto soon.
I LOVE this information. Thank you! Metformin, though, is actually very harmful to some people. Dr. Berg's advice to work closely with your doctor is absolutely vital. Thank you, Dr. Berg!
I’ve been taking raspberry ketones for several years for my depression and when I stop taking my ketones my depression comes back. And as Dr Berg said I’m on keto and working on getting rid of my insulin resistance
When I was on Keto I was killing it at work
Awesome. Thank you so much for sharing.
When you was...,so you don't anymore?
Fantastic advice
Glad you found this video helpful!
Hi Dr berg great video. Can you explain the dopamin resistance please??? Thnx a lot.
Hello. We will add this to our video suggestion list. Thanks.
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Thanks doc love ❤️ you 🙏 God bless you 🙏❤️🙏
Keto + IF + jacking my vitamin d intake has fixed a lot of emotional issues but I am still moody at times. My anxiety and depression has improved though.
Dr Berg has videos on anxiety where he talks about the different nutrients missing in cases of anxiety. Check his videos on B1 as benfotiamine, on electrolytes (especially 4700mg of potassium a day), enough d3&k2, enough sleep (9 hrs a day), enough Omega3, nutritional yeast, ect.
Thank you,Dr Berg.😆
Thank you so much Doc
Most welcome!
I can personally vouch for antidepressants being difficult to cease, particularly the SSRI/SNRI classes. Well documented beyond anecdotes, no point just taking my word for it, read the studies yourself.
Agreed!
you are an amazing person Dr. Berg !
My doctor recommended you!
Yay 🙌 Love your videos.
Thank you Dr. Berg
Wow! I hope you go on a keto diet and intermittent fasting.
@@donnaml8776 I did lost 40 lbs. Fell at work and with all the meds and therapy I’m beginning again. I also IF 16/8. Blessings2U
@@edithkelley6739 it can be tough when you get injuries, but you can do it. I fell, but not as bad as you. I did a faceplant on my bike. It was a stupid accident, lol. Got a concussion. I did some research to figure out what would help the brain to heal, flavonoids - they help grow new brain cells. Hmm 🤔, just take one day at a time. You’ll get there. For me prayer helps tremendously.
Hi Dr. ,
I have been watching your videos alot and i find them very educational. Could you possibly shed some light on the Kempner’s diet? Does it really “revive” the kidneys with the rice diet?
I am roughly 8 days into keto diet. I am also a pescatarian vegetarian. I am not really a cheese person so this diet has been hard for me. I feel really depressed. Sad , head hurts, constantly thinking about things. Over analyzing things. I struggle with soda drinks so I bought zevia instead to help me . I mostly eat 4 eggs in the morning a rock star no sugar silver then wait till lunch and have fish and broccoli and some sharp cheddar. Dinner green beans fresh and garden salad plain made wild salmon
Also eat almonds as a snack and she'll peanuts and macadamia nuts
This is soooooo true. I’ve experienced it. This diet could help so many people with mental health challenges.
True that!
Those studies with mice would be as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle! There’s a direct result between some medications and depression. Intermittent fasting does work. It makes sense, junk food is not good for your brain. Green therapy lifts mood. Great video.
The only way that the mice test would work is if we could sit down with the mice and ask them how they were feeling, lol 😝 Can you picture it now….?
I was always fit and skinny, could eat whatever/how much I want, this already started to change a bit a few years ago. (didnt have the easiest youth and not the happiest person, but grateful for life) Last December I fell from my bike and got a serious concussion, my whole life changed and I couldn't do or think the way I was used to. Started looking for every option helping my brain to heal (not easy when your head feels like a broken computer haha). And after 1 month of not exercising because of the headaches, and snacking to pass the time in this personal hell. I went from 55kg to 67kg and got even more depressed. Than I found Dr Berg! Struggled a bit on giving up things like (dried) fruit and some veggies, but after a while got used to it, and transitioned into OMAD and almost vegan healthy keto (still eat eggs every other day and occasional quality meat/cheese) I started feeling so much better, less headaches, more energy, happy, less down/grumpy when on period, lost all the weight I gained! No more bloated belly! better sleep, and so on. I still think its not that easy around family and friends who are all so used to eating carbs and sugar, but I have cheated a couple of times, and I always feel like crap afterwards, so, thank you Dr Berg! You have made my recovery and quality of life in general so much better!
Great. Thank you so much for sharing!
100% right.
I have to be honest, my sleep is terrible while in Ketogenic diet. It gets so bad (I feel like I'm dreaming the whole night. Non stop anxious thoughts) that it affects the rest of my day. Even after a couple of months. I'm not overweight, i have no diabetes, I don't drink coffee, and I'm not stressed during the day. I take long walks have big salads, moderate amount of protein. I used tryptophan and other kinds of remedies with no success. But when I get at least 300g of carbs at the second part of the day, I sleep much better and my mood is much better. So ketogenic diet does not affect everyone the same way.
Your fats might not be high enough and perhaps you're not getting fully fat adapted because of the 300g carb 'refeeds'. Too much protein particularly from red meat close to bed time can disrupt your sleep aswell. Chamomile tea at night really helps me.
@@richardmiddleton7770 Believe me I tried and experimented. I've been refeding lately with 300g of carbs, since I noticed it helps me. But I tried for a period of 3 months being on 20-30g of carbs a day. I didnt eat protein close to bed time, used a decent amount of fat 30-40g of butter for breakfast and 3 tablespoons of olive oil on a big salad, plus the fat from protein. Also coconut butter and milk occasionally. I had two meals a day, and the last meal was around 6pm. I tried chamomile, valerian root. and all kind of other natural remedies. My sleep was never good, but this was so bad that I had to stop. I'm really sorry this didnt actually work, since I really like the effect of not feeling sleepy after a meal.
Did you test your ketosis when you was on keto?
@@mohamadtaha5711 I havent unfortunaletly we dont have those testing kits, but I assumed that I would have been in ketosis after 3 months of 20g of carbs per day. But who knows!
@@kllokoq unless your stress and cortisol levels were through the roof!
Hi Dr Berg
I am currently trying to shake of my anxiety and depression caused by some
Health issues and other emotional issues, so I thought I would try your tip
On Iodine and selenium but included
EVA'S,, electrolyte drink and went out.
My energy slowly shifted after about an hour or so and my uncertaintys and moods changed for the better.
Thank you.
Considering going back on keto. I'm in the best shape ever, just 5 pounds more to lose. Also thinking this would be helpful for my anxiety. It's not too bad but I would like it gone completely. I've lost weight still eating carbs (and working out) but keto might be good to return to. Thank you for the video, I don't mind fasting either.
Great! Have you checked Dr Berg's videos on how to do healthy keto correctly so that you don't have crazy cravings?
@@rawwoodgifts8117 yes, thank you. I will watch them again.
I experience anxiety, mild depression, sluggishness, abdominal aches along with other things I either lack or too high of. I’ve watched your videos about what will happen when postpone on eating bread and sugar for a certain number of days. I would love to try out these experiments and try fasting if I’m able to.... though here’s the dilemma... though there are all kinds of helpful tips I can do for my health: physically and emotionally, I am needing to gain the normal weight according to my age and size. I am not doing good with that. There’s all these videos on how to cure excessive weight. Then there are those who are struggling with not enough weight or appropriate amount they need and losing too fast when not even trying.
So Dr. Berg, how can I get my body to manage the weight it needs while juggling additional health issues and postponing on foods that I’m able to eat since a lot of other foods give me stomach aches/extreme fatigue, etc.
It’s like pros on the con side and con on the pros side.