The Best OZEMPIC Alternative (Without the Side Effects)

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    Does Ozempic® work for weight loss? Here’s what you need to know.
    DATA:
    www.nature.com/articles/s4146...
    www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
    www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/8/4193
    0:00 What is Ozempic?
    0:16 Ozempic explained
    1:10 Ozempic side effects
    2:18 The best natural alternatives to Ozempic
    3:47 The best weight loss diet
    5:18 Learn more about healthy weight loss!
    Let’s talk about Ozempic. Ozempic is an injectable drug that’s used to help people lose weight. Yes, it may work. But it’s expensive and has serious potential side effects.
    Ozempic increases a certain receptor that helps slow down digestion and decreases appetite and cravings. It also helps restore insulin levels and blood sugar levels.
    Potential side effects of Ozempic can include:
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Bloating
    • Abdominal pain
    • Headaches
    • Gas
    • Constipation
    • Diarrhea
    • Heartburn
    • Dizziness
    • Thyroid cancer
    • Suicidal thoughts
    • Pancreatitis
    • Kidney disease
    • Retinopathy
    • Muscle loss
    • Gastroparesis
    The question is, will Ozempic really solve your weight loss problem without giving you a different problem? How about an alternative? Thousands of natural chemicals in plants have therapeutic health benefits with rarely any side effects.
    The best natural remedies for weight loss:
    1. Panax ginseng
    2. Berberine
    These home remedies for weight loss are great to use in combination with changing your diet. The best diet plan for weight loss is the Healthy Keto® diet with intermittent fasting.
    Not only will the Healthy Keto diet and intermittent fasting help support weight loss, but they also help reduce hunger and cravings. This is a weight loss plan you can do long-term and at a fraction of the cost of Ozempic.
    The top benefits of the keto diet that go beyond weight loss include:
    • Improved cognitive function
    • Better mood
    • Enhanced liver function
    • Preserved muscles
    • Healthy digestion
    Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
    Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis and intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals®. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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    Disclaimer:
    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, 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.
    #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle
    Thanks for watching! I hope this helps increase your awareness of the side effects of Ozempic. I’ll see you in the next video.

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  • @katerinalongoria9750
    @katerinalongoria9750 8 місяців тому +664

    I don't care where the algorithm tries to send me - I WILL NEVER STOP WATCHING DR BERG!!!!! Thank you!!!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  8 місяців тому +68

      Thank you very much for your full support. Appreciate it!

    • @a.g.9056
      @a.g.9056 4 місяці тому

      Congrats, one more brainwashed 😅 Dr Berg isn’t even a real Doctor.

    • @shane6713
      @shane6713 4 місяці тому +8

      Do you have a link to the alternatives that you mentioned. Thank you ​@@Drberg

    • @carlousmagus5387
      @carlousmagus5387 4 місяці тому +4

      Amen!

    • @wisdomofwar1246
      @wisdomofwar1246 3 місяці тому

      AMEN! Totally Agree - 100%. Always spot on!

  • @Jeanniewhatnow
    @Jeanniewhatnow 9 місяців тому +2239

    About a million years ago (35 actually ) I had a summer job a Merck. My job was to catalogue plant sap samples they had gotten from trees from all over the world. There were enough of them to keep me busy for the summer. I cataloged them and aliquoted them so that scientists could test them for activity against various diseases. So yes, pharma knows that plants are the answer

    • @LittleBitofHopeToo2518
      @LittleBitofHopeToo2518 9 місяців тому +21

      What? OF COURSE they know and always have. That doesn't mean that other things don't work as well or better. What an uneducated comment.

    • @anthonyb1339
      @anthonyb1339 9 місяців тому

      I think jdor is referring to cheaper and healthier alternatives then mass produced drugs with some nasty side effects. Pharma gets big bucks not producing plant based treatments for pennies.@@LittleBitofHopeToo2518

    • @classyvxbe
      @classyvxbe 9 місяців тому +1

      ⁠@@LittleBitofHopeToo2518well how about educate them nicely instead of being rude? You people are annoying rats.

    • @lion-tw1fp
      @lion-tw1fp 9 місяців тому +320

      ​@@LittleBitofHopeToo2518your comment is unpolite bro

    • @heatheran4783
      @heatheran4783 9 місяців тому +114

      That sounds like an amazing summer job.

  • @mzkk73
    @mzkk73 7 місяців тому +131

    I’m Type 2 Diabetic who’s in remission. I take Alpha Lipoic Acid, Berberine, and Panax Ginseng. I intermittent fast on the 3-4 days I eat and long fast the other 3-4 days of the week and my glucose has improved a lot in these last 2 months and I’ve lost 11lbs so far.

    • @colorcrazi4016
      @colorcrazi4016 3 місяці тому +2

      Any ideas you can share on getting started?

    • @alimughal2251
      @alimughal2251 3 місяці тому +1

      Please can you share how did your type 2 diabetes got in remission? Do you take metformin as well?what is the dosage of these supplements you have mentioned here. Thanks

    • @kodo988
      @kodo988 3 місяці тому

      What doses of the herbs do you take?

    • @ninijohn8211
      @ninijohn8211 Місяць тому

      @mzkk73 please replay the questions below thanks

    • @lissettelopez3013
      @lissettelopez3013 Місяць тому

      What brands and doses for each??

  • @thaddeuscrane8235
    @thaddeuscrane8235 10 місяців тому +959

    Your videos literally have changed my life. 115 days intermittent fasting OMAD every other day. Along with your Keto energy and k2 as well as the electrolyte powders and moderate exercise I have lost 65 lbs. I feel more like a machine now and consider food as fueling the gas tank. I am not hungry the entire 47 hours I don't eat. It is literally a lifestyle and I want to thank you for being many peoples guru for a better self!

    • @theawesome1rjc
      @theawesome1rjc 10 місяців тому +24

      How are people actually unaware of the fact that this channel is designed specifically for the purpose of advertising.
      It’s a medium for pushing drugs and/or practices (with potential equipment) based on the payments this gentleman receives.
      This does not discount the factual accuracy of the videos. It’s just deliberately structured to omit the nuance that would destroy the black/white view that’s necessary for this form of marketing to work. The nuance (paying close attention) that will actually make a difference.

    • @somethingkindawonderful3034
      @somethingkindawonderful3034 9 місяців тому +4

      What brand of electrolyte powder do you use

    • @silviamiranda5480
      @silviamiranda5480 9 місяців тому +9

      Congratulations for having the discipline and drive! It’s never too late

    • @blockqueen1
      @blockqueen1 9 місяців тому +9

      ​@theawesome1rjc just not true..

    • @annacastellano4512
      @annacastellano4512 9 місяців тому +8

      @thaddeuscrane8235 what is OMAD? thanks for sharing your routine

  • @ThrewOutMyHalo
    @ThrewOutMyHalo 10 місяців тому +790

    I tried ozempic, and it really, really helped my anxiety. It also helped with not thinking about food constantly. I had no side effects from ozempic.

    • @johnray3927
      @johnray3927 10 місяців тому +120

      Yet

    • @ThrewOutMyHalo
      @ThrewOutMyHalo 10 місяців тому +1

      @@johnray3927 ?

    • @Merrith
      @Merrith 10 місяців тому +12

      What kind of anxiety? General, social?

    • @ThrewOutMyHalo
      @ThrewOutMyHalo 10 місяців тому +15

      @@Merrith general.

    • @6georgiapeach
      @6georgiapeach 9 місяців тому +10

      Hello! How much panax ginseng should one take?

  • @rockyayyy8978
    @rockyayyy8978 3 місяці тому +148

    I’ve been IF and taking berberine for a week now. I’ve lost 7 pounds. I can’t believe it. My energy is amazing and I’m not hungry.

  • @mimio6
    @mimio6 4 місяці тому +41

    I m a nutritionist and after following you regularly I m able to add these knowledge to my clients well being. Thank you…

  • @rolew7882
    @rolew7882 10 місяців тому +88

    So many people are talking this up without really knowing the risks. Great timing!!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  10 місяців тому +17

      Glad to share this info. Thanks for watching!

  • @OleFalla
    @OleFalla 10 місяців тому +639

    This Doctor needs to be cloned and put into EVERY medical school to re-educate doctors with correct information about HEALTH. He is brilliant, and a gem of a person to anyone with common sense about how to improve their health in a sustained way. I just love learning from his simple to understand videos ... I respect this man immensely 😊👍

    • @SpamMouse
      @SpamMouse 10 місяців тому +10

      There can be only one.

    • @Bianca0414
      @Bianca0414 10 місяців тому

      It's not that Drs. are uneducated,it's that they make more profitable income by prescribing drugs to patients

    • @ratedn4nia
      @ratedn4nia 9 місяців тому +8

      No

    • @sarahterry2140
      @sarahterry2140 9 місяців тому +3

      😂😂😂

    • @l.b.1952
      @l.b.1952 9 місяців тому +1

      Maybe he is...😅

  • @wohphoto
    @wohphoto 7 місяців тому +21

    Berberine | Chromium | Mulberry | Inositol are my go-tos for beautiful blood sugar. Down 70 lbs kept off since 2021

    • @debbiepope2656
      @debbiepope2656 6 місяців тому +1

      If you are on any prescription drugs, do you find any interaction with Berberine?

    • @Nyan-pw9rd
      @Nyan-pw9rd 4 місяці тому

      Which brand do you take

    • @karmaisab777
      @karmaisab777 22 дні тому

      Do you take like, 10 pills/day?

  • @kevinintheusa8984
    @kevinintheusa8984 6 місяців тому +51

    I went to a low-carb, fasting, and Berberine plan over 4 months ago and I lost over 30 pounds in the first 2 months and another 15 pounds in the next 2 months. I feel much better, and all of the signs of fatty liver went away. I am down 5 sizes in my pants and 2 sizes in my shirts. Berberine has been fantastic for me and I never get hungry and I actually have to remind myself to eat all of the time. I reduced my BP medicine and I expect that I may have to get it adjusted again before I reach my goal of losing another 20 pounds. I am 6 foot tall and started at 235 pounds. Great video.

    • @demetriusthompson3986
      @demetriusthompson3986 6 місяців тому +8

      Where and what kind of berberine did you take .

    • @RT-qz5ci
      @RT-qz5ci 4 місяці тому +3

      Whats your dose?

    • @ChadBossingham
      @ChadBossingham 4 місяці тому +2

      What does of Berberine did you take and what brand?

    • @classicsalsa3589
      @classicsalsa3589 4 місяці тому +2

      Great, may I ask what type of Berberine you got?

    • @user-ex3mx7hk4l
      @user-ex3mx7hk4l 3 місяці тому +8

      Please answer the question people have for you

  • @cordbauer9038
    @cordbauer9038 10 місяців тому +140

    The hardest part about dieting--telling your wife that you won't be eating dinner with the family. I changed to a very loose interpretation of intermittent fasting--I cheat often--and have dropped 30 pounds without even thinking about it. It's literally changing my life. Listening to Dr. Berg caused the change, along with talking with my friend who lived through Stage IV cancer, and used fasting as a strategy. Just do it.

    • @gsp1634
      @gsp1634 10 місяців тому +2

      Grow a pair

    • @dandylion9998
      @dandylion9998 9 місяців тому +12

      Why can’t you sit with them while they eat? This is rhetorical. Because you COULD still have dinner with them you just choose not to.
      You could choose to sit with them while they eat.
      Or you could change your IF hours and intake, and you could partake in the meal but eat less so your daily cals are still in a deficit. Again, you choose not to. If she’s upset a lot you not sitting with them during dinner, she has a right to be.

    • @Fridate
      @Fridate 9 місяців тому +1

      @@dandylion9998I wouldn't be so quick to judge. Yes, everything you said is absolutely true, but as someone who has HORRIBLE self control, sometimes it's better for me to remove myself from temptation altogether. When I lived with my parents, I would have a great day in terms of staying on track with my diet UNTIL dinner. The smells. The temptation. The peer pressure. Etc

    • @cordbauer9038
      @cordbauer9038 9 місяців тому

      @@dandylion9998 absolutely true, and absolutely difficult for me to watch other people eat. I do often have dinner, which is one reason why I call it a "loose interpretation" of intermittent fasting. It needs to work for whoever is fasting...and their families.

    • @bmhny8264
      @bmhny8264 9 місяців тому +9

      Eating dinner as a family is extremely important. Your kids will remember that long after you take the long nap and continue it with theirs in turn.This is where we teach them manners and communication. We can also get a sense of what their state of mind is and who their community is. Keep losing weight, but family is first frens.

  • @LeslieWDoyle
    @LeslieWDoyle 9 місяців тому +63

    Dr. Berg, I've struggled with my weight since I was 5 years old due to trauma-related food dependency. I was put on my first diet at the age of 8. I hit 200 lbs in 5th grade, and was 240 lbs by 6th grade. I'm now 39, and in the last 3 years, I went from 350 lbs to 216 lbs as of this morning, and I'm still going. I've not been this size since I was 10 years old 🥹 THANK YOU. Along with diligently working on my emotional healing, you've helped me physically heal my body and I owe you so much gratitude. I know we all show our thanks, but I need you to know the HUGE impact you're having on us and the gravity of the difference you're making in so many lives. We truly appreciate you and the path of wellness you've provided. ❤

    • @amnika2536
      @amnika2536 7 місяців тому +4

      I’ve walked in similar shoes like you

    • @kaiulanisallas9005
      @kaiulanisallas9005 4 місяці тому +6

      This is really so beautiful. Well done! You deserve so much credit, too!🎉

    • @shannahughes-collins1703
      @shannahughes-collins1703 3 місяці тому +2

      How have you lost the weight?

    • @saveamerica2896
      @saveamerica2896 Місяць тому +1

      ❤❤❤❤ you go girl. Keep going..I cant even keep 6 lbs off

  • @chereenmoonsammy3641
    @chereenmoonsammy3641 10 місяців тому +17

    Ty for info i been a diabetic for over 25 years eye issues feet issues heart attacks twice stomach issues every thing is a pill but uour video encourage to try natural things

  • @thomasmartin8362
    @thomasmartin8362 9 місяців тому +100

    I’ve lost twenty lbs in two months following Intermittent fasting. I don’t know if I first heard about it from your videos, but you talk about it so much it feels that way and that’s why I actually looked into it and decided to do it. So, thank you Dr Berg! I don’t feel like I need to lose weight any quicker than I have been.

  • @mannatay
    @mannatay 9 місяців тому +105

    I’m on Ozempic and have had no side effects at all. I have lost 30kg. I feel so much better. I find that Ozempic helps me stick to Low carb & intermittent fasting. I’m in a group with thousands of Ozempic users and overwhelmingly the reports are positive. Yes, a few people have some (mostly mild) side effects but these are usually manageable.
    I agree that if you can successfully lose weight using ‘natural’ methods then great. For those of us who have tried and failed time & time again now we have Ozempic to help us. Much better than staying obese in my opinion😊

    • @cintiavpena
      @cintiavpena 9 місяців тому +11

      This has been my experience as well. I am trying to get out of it tho but it became a train wreck. I find out that in order for me to maintain my weight, I need to make sure I am on ozempic. I had a surgery and taking other meds for it, had to be out of ozempic for about 3 months... it was a bit crazy! gained 20 lbs (mind you, the meds I got made me retain water and I wasn't moving much). Ozempic like everything else is not a miracle drug. I think that is where people gets it confused. As long as I eat a sensible diet (which I haven't, guilty of charge) and keep moving, it works. The great benefit for me, at least, was the cravings. I binge eat so this has helped me tremendously to keep that in check. I am giving it another try. Why? Because I got to be 250lbs at some point and nothing worked for me. This helped me to get to 157... now I'm at 180 now but the extra help keeps me motivated. :) thanks for your comment

    • @joanneshaw3071
      @joanneshaw3071 9 місяців тому +10

      Well said! I feel the minute people hear “weight loss medication” they have to find some issue with it. I don’t know of any medication that doesn’t have side effects. I’ve also heard countless success stories using this medication. I’m a cardiac nurse and the cardiologists I work for prescribe this medication. Patients who have tried everything to loose weight with no success can be put on this medication and it has saved lives.

    • @mannatay
      @mannatay 9 місяців тому

      @@joanneshaw3071 Thank you.

    • @blushbaby5278
      @blushbaby5278 9 місяців тому +10

      You will suffer later that drug is dangerous

    • @joanneshaw3071
      @joanneshaw3071 9 місяців тому +15

      @@blushbaby5278 no I won’t and no it’s not. Do your research

  • @ranchdressingisablessing8082
    @ranchdressingisablessing8082 9 місяців тому +81

    I’ve been on the terrazipide injection on & off for about 3ish months..before taking this injection, I’ve suffered from chronic gastritis since I was a teenager. I had bouts of gastroparesis since I had my gallbladder out when I was a teenager. The only side effect I’ve had from the shot is mild constipation & it’s straightened itself out within a day or so. My gastritis has leveled out, zero gastroparesis, I have more energy and feel great. I am 40 pounds down & have 40 more to go. However I do have friends who have taken the shot and suffered a lot of the negative side effects

    • @user-fj4jc2zw2u
      @user-fj4jc2zw2u 3 місяці тому +3

      Will you stop it after the 40 pounds? Do they make you go in every few months to get the prescription?

  • @ninaharper5872
    @ninaharper5872 10 місяців тому +119

    Thanks so much for this. Took Ozempic for 2 months. My digestion slowed down so much that I had constipation for 2 weeks, with no bowel movement. Landed me in the hospital for 4 days with Gastritis. I was horribly sick 🤢. Vomiting and diarrhea for 2 1/2 weeks. My body went into a mode I’ve never seen. It came out both ways. 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @eymberbrooks5223
      @eymberbrooks5223 9 місяців тому +8

      It sucks I'm a diabetic with gastroparesis and my endocrinologist REFUSED to prescribe this medication to me because it causes Gastroparesis and because I'm now insulin resistant she's trying to help find something that's going to help me and I'm figuring out what's working for me it's definitely a JOURNEY

    • @desireedoan9267
      @desireedoan9267 9 місяців тому +5

      I only made it 2 weeks though I was gonna die yes both ends here😢

    • @realhazel1807
      @realhazel1807 9 місяців тому +2

      what dosage did u start on and how often? where u under doctor's care?

    • @desireedoan9267
      @desireedoan9267 9 місяців тому +8

      @@realhazel1807 first two weeks was one shot of 0.25 then increase to 0.50 and after that I was like you so sick so constipated yes my sugar went down I lost weight I couldn't handle it My GP was working with me and I told him no way it's not for me I ate 3 bites of food one morning and within minutes was throwing it back up one of the worst experiences I've ever had god bless those it works for but it wasn't for me good luck girlie
      I'm just doing low carb and portion control after that episode

    • @gerdsfargen6687
      @gerdsfargen6687 9 місяців тому +4

      That sounds horrible. I'm really sorry to hear you went through this. I'm shaking my head wondering why so many celebrities and influencers are singing the praises of this injection. At this rate they are just abusing it.

  • @sandraparisi6251
    @sandraparisi6251 3 місяці тому +2

    I did the generic Tirzepatide, I am so very grateful for the opportunity to have had this jump start. Just 10lbs shy of my goal I stopped using the medication due to continuing nausea. It really impacted my quality of daily life and interfered with the lifestyle changes I was trying to implement ( exercise and healthy eating).I am happy to know that I can use a natural supplement along with the proven benefits of Keto and IF.

  • @ShalimarPerfume
    @ShalimarPerfume 9 місяців тому +5

    I been on Ozempic for diabetes, graduating to 1mg since August 2019. For 10 months straight, I could hardly eat at all. Nausea, heartburn, sulfur burps, etc. The only time I lost some weight was that first 10 months. Now I take 1 mg a week just to keep my blood sugar under control. Problem is. I live in Canada. There is a shortage of Ozempic. I have one shot left and they want to switch me to Rybelsus daily pill. I don't want to go through all this again. I wish I found your channel back in 2019. I think I want to try your way and get off this rollercoaster ride.

  • @LaDa620
    @LaDa620 10 місяців тому +58

    Was trying to lose weight for mos. I even joined a fitness boot camp. I lost 1.5 lbs in 2 mos. I researched on UA-cam abt insulin resistance. Whenever I went to the dr they just looked at me like I was lying that I was trying to lose weight. I had to ask my dr to check for insulin resistance. I started keto, IF, and berberine. With a lil cheating the first month I still lost 12 lbs.

    • @SpamMouse
      @SpamMouse 10 місяців тому +5

      Well done. But I respectfully suggest that you bin the body-fat-scales and focus on keto AND exercise then measure progress with looser fitting clothes as loosing fat but building denser muscle will mean the weight will be the same while you are looking better and better. Aim for 20% body fat as a goal, google images.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  10 місяців тому +6

      That's good. Thanks for sharing your experience. Imagine if you do strict keto. You could have got a better result.

    • @LaDa620
      @LaDa620 10 місяців тому

      @@Drberg Oh yes I’m strict keto IF now

    • @KenyaLin888
      @KenyaLin888 2 місяці тому

      What is IF?

    • @tania714
      @tania714 2 місяці тому

      What's IF?​@@LaDa620

  • @earthzeroapothecary
    @earthzeroapothecary 9 місяців тому +63

    A week ago today, I started your keto recommendation, intermittent fasting, cut out sugar, and began taking berberine and grapefruit seed extract. I just got on the scale this morning and have lost 7lbs!!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  9 місяців тому +7

      Great!

    • @kgonzalez718
      @kgonzalez718 9 місяців тому +2

      Which Berberine are you taking?

    • @SpamMouse
      @SpamMouse 9 місяців тому +2

      Well done, keep going. If you are new to Keto you really must watch more DB videos to understand the whole process and issues of water-weight. Measure progress by looser clothes not Kg.

    • @quenquen200726
      @quenquen200726 9 місяців тому +1

      What does the grapefruit extract do?

    • @earthzeroapothecary
      @earthzeroapothecary 9 місяців тому

      @@kgonzalez718 It's by Enzymedica; Berberine from Barberry.

  • @al2o342
    @al2o342 9 місяців тому +7

    I take berberine. It works for menopause woman. But some times i have headache

  • @lolacookie453
    @lolacookie453 9 місяців тому +18

    Berberine 1x a day has killed my sweet tooth, I now eat half the portions I used to and it has finally gotten the scale to budge. I highly recommend, it works.

    • @kellylynn9163
      @kellylynn9163 8 місяців тому +1

      How many mg and what brand do you use? Thank you

    • @lolacookie453
      @lolacookie453 8 місяців тому

      @HeleneAlmost50 you are very welcome! ☺

    • @georgia3465
      @georgia3465 4 місяці тому +1

      What is the dose ?

    • @lolacookie453
      @lolacookie453 4 місяці тому

      @@georgia3465 The brand I take is Integrative Therapeutics Berberine - each pill is 500mg, they recommend 1000-1500 mg Daily

    • @lolacookie453
      @lolacookie453 2 місяці тому

      @@georgia3465 I take between 1-2 capsules a day which is 500-1,000mgs

  • @AprilLeighchronicallyme
    @AprilLeighchronicallyme 9 місяців тому +10

    I had gastroparesis for 5 years! If that medicine slows your gut snd gives you those symptoms then you will not be hungry from nausea and fullness and won’t probably won’t get enough calories and nutrients. I would never risk getting gastroparesis. It’s a terrible disease. I do low carb and don’t eat after dinner and weight 12 hours until I eat again and fast on Saturdays and it has helped me stay at a healthy weight. Great video. Thank you!!!

  • @rebekahlove6398
    @rebekahlove6398 10 місяців тому +10

    My right ankle/foot have been swollen for about a year everything I tried,only had temporary affects...I have been trying & tweeking the intermittent fasting for a few weeks with fantastic results! Within the first few days my Pitted Edema went away & even when I have too much salt or do something that used to increase the swelling there is NONE ! It's a very big deal & I can't THANK YOU enough Dr berg! Your insight and simple break down explanations are priceless!

    • @6kidsand8cupsofcoffee
      @6kidsand8cupsofcoffee 4 місяці тому

      what fasting schedule did you follow and what diet did you eat during eating hours?

    • @kathleenmartin7498
      @kathleenmartin7498 2 місяці тому

      I don't now know if this would help you, but I drink a dandelion detox tea and it sure helps me get rid if excess fluids!!

  • @ninapalmieri87
    @ninapalmieri87 9 місяців тому +201

    I lost 20lbs on Ozempic. Was never able to intermittent fast before taking it. Now, appetite remains low and can go all day without eating and I feel fine. I agree it has many unpleasant side effects and isn’t something to be on super long term. I do think it has its place for many people who can’t simply fast//change their diet and get huge results in a small amount of time. Thanks, for speaking about it. You always have great information to provide.

    • @blushbaby5278
      @blushbaby5278 9 місяців тому +17

      You better be careful with that drug so many people are suffering the consequences

    • @amandawalker7982
      @amandawalker7982 9 місяців тому +46

      Seems like all the extreme negative comments are reserved for weight loss users but it's only seen as a wonder drug for diabetics. I'm on it and not experienced any side effects. It's been an excellent tool to get started on my weight loss journey

    • @JustAnAverageWoman69
      @JustAnAverageWoman69 9 місяців тому +7

      I'd love to get my hands on it, but I don't have insurance.

    • @DW-vd9mp
      @DW-vd9mp 9 місяців тому

      ​@@amandawalker7982this. I'm type 2 for over 40 years. My pancreas is just tired. Glps got me off insulin. Now I am keto and intermittent fast so with that and rhe meds my sugar is fantastic and I list 110 lbs.

    • @n.a.a.r7051
      @n.a.a.r7051 9 місяців тому +23

      I’ve been intermittent fasting for 3 months and lost 22 pounds… it works and my body is healthy with NO SIDE EFFECTS

  • @spannajupiter
    @spannajupiter 7 місяців тому +9

    Low carb and fasting is how i got into the mess of not losing weight and not being able to build muscle. As with those ended up eating far to little for years and now my body is in surval mode

    • @iss8504
      @iss8504 4 місяці тому +2

      I had some issues too but i am back doing this and now prioritizing protein. Eating at least 100g of protein daily and weight training. I take taurine and creatine. No more endurance cardio. Also taking collagen. No issues so far. Not losing weight but inches off my body and definitely stronger. I am in menopause which is just the worst for trying to lose weight. Muscle is the key.

  • @elizabethharrell8707
    @elizabethharrell8707 10 місяців тому +25

    I started berberine a few months ago at a low dose, and now with a different brand I take 900mg twic a day with such an improvement in my energy level, and have lost 10 lbs so far, ketovore diet 2 meals /day. I am 68, and starteing to feel better

    • @joannew6697
      @joannew6697 4 місяці тому +5

      Can you share the brand please, we are the same age and of the 25 lbs I lost, 10 have returned🤨

    • @KerryButler-xm7sz
      @KerryButler-xm7sz 2 місяці тому

      @@joannew6697 Thorne is a good brand

  • @maggiedonaldson8432
    @maggiedonaldson8432 10 місяців тому +51

    My issue with these injectable drugs is that they do little to deal with the psychological aspects of over-eating/binge eating. We all know (many of us from bitter experience) that we are fat and unhealthy because we eat too much of the wrong type of food. High sugar/ultra-processed food is often what we turn to when stressed or in an emotionally fragile place. Changing not only WHAT we eat but how and when we eat is the answer. Recognising the triggers that lead to emotional over-eating is key. An injection won’t help with any of that. Once you stop the injections, you’ll probably just return to the bad eating habits with commensurate weight regain and health issues returning. I will definitely check out the ginseng and berberine!

    • @bracha2u786
      @bracha2u786 4 місяці тому

      May I suggest Dr. Robert Cywes. He calls himself the Carb Addiction Doc and he addresses the addictive components of putting down carbs. He is on UA-cam. Best of luck!

    • @gorabacha
      @gorabacha 4 місяці тому +2

      The whole point of ozempic is that it deals with the 'psychological aspects of over-eating/binge eating'. it makes you feel full and stop you thinking about food. Hence you eat less and lose weight. You are right that once injections stop, pre-ozempic eating habits come back. It's nice to think that we, as the human race, can overcome our unhealthy relationship with food with sheer will power, but statistical trends show otherwise.

    • @bracha2u786
      @bracha2u786 4 місяці тому +2

      @@gorabacha any true addict knows one doesn't need to feel hungry to eat addictively. Feeling full is not a deterrent unless there is a strong desire to change. One need tons of support and motivation.

  • @applebobbingfore6221
    @applebobbingfore6221 5 місяців тому +7

    I was offered Ozempic but I'm always looking for the angle. I found a study that linked a calcium & amino acid deficiency with a reduction in GLP-1 production. In my case I know I have calcium and D3 problems so I supplemented and started losing weight again.
    I like the way you lean on health even though 90% of the solutions presented are out of my financial reach.

  • @idinlvvegas5528
    @idinlvvegas5528 8 місяців тому +33

    Tried ozempic and the heartburn and nausea were brutal. I was on it for 2 months and couldn’t take it anymore. I’ve been doing IF and protein - veggies only. I’ve lost 35 lbs on this. 25 on Ozempic. 50 total. I do also take Berberine as well. I feel so much better now!

    • @mattweiler971
      @mattweiler971 8 місяців тому +3

      i found that in the first couple weeks.. lowered my dosage to .75mg and it just curbed the hunger enough to do omad easy.. don't need to go to the higher dosage to be effective at all.. as long as you prioritize protein and do some resistance training... works great.. smaller people could prob use even smaller doses and not have those negative side effects..

    • @idinlvvegas5528
      @idinlvvegas5528 8 місяців тому +1

      I do omad now and if. I feel so much better. But if it works for people Go for it! We’re all just trying to get healthy😊❤

    • @spannajupiter
      @spannajupiter 7 місяців тому +2

      Hiw do you take the berbrine? And how does it taste

  • @mswondr
    @mswondr 10 місяців тому +189

    Hello Dr. Berg
    I recently started intermittent fasting specifically in the mornings and I’ve noticed it has helped with weight loss and cravings. I love that you promote the healthy versions to good health. Thank you ❤

    • @divakim206
      @divakim206 9 місяців тому +4

      Hi please explain specifically in the mornings. What fast are you doing. What is your window?

    • @Rosev
      @Rosev 9 місяців тому +2

      Had to quit ozempic due to constipation, horrible. I've been on keto a long time never had issues. Diabetic so it's daily struggle even on keto

    • @evmorfiaantoniadou2443
      @evmorfiaantoniadou2443 8 місяців тому +3

      The worse drug ever I'm diabetic use it for 4 months I had all the side effects and also hair loss I was so depress and after I quit gain double the weight.
      Now I'm on keto and low carb with intermediate fasting I have lost 14.5 kilos in 5 months band I'm feeling in my best.

    • @PostOnOtherMediaAsWellYT-sl4iv
      @PostOnOtherMediaAsWellYT-sl4iv 8 місяців тому

      @@RosevWhat struggle are you having on keto?

  • @pl2305
    @pl2305 10 місяців тому +202

    I love how he mention that you may find help from plants❤️ Im from Finland so those exotic plants are quite hard to find ..but we have our own plants that helps too.. best is that in Finland you can go and pick up anything in forest for free. We have forest like everywhere so you dont have to travel ..even in capital city you just open door and there is forest :D. Finns have roots deep in our kulture with forest.We are ofc not as popular as asians. Well i guess everyone regonize wooden sauna :)

    • @SpamMouse
      @SpamMouse 10 місяців тому +8

      Not sure which Finland has more of: Forests or Lakes? 🤔 In any case, welcome to NATO ! 👍👍👍

    • @Agapy8888
      @Agapy8888 10 місяців тому +5

      Saunas and angels in the snow. Most exhilarating.

    • @pl2305
      @pl2305 10 місяців тому +11

      @@SpamMouse Haha tbh im not so sure either but id guess forest..Anyway per capita we have both quite much. Also we have one of cleanest air on earth. Im truely happy I born in Finland.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  10 місяців тому +17

      Good for you guys out there. Thanks for sharing this.

    • @pl2305
      @pl2305 10 місяців тому +6

      @@Drberg Thanks. One of the reasons we keep being happiest country/ place to live.

  • @user-qz5gi4uh6x
    @user-qz5gi4uh6x 4 місяці тому +2

    Been using Saxenda on short term for 16 weeks and had no side-effects. Lost 10 kg. Keto worked for me for two years, but I just got a craving for sugar etc again. So, I'm eating what I want, but in smaller portions. Will go back to Keto in a few weeks. Respect.

  • @robertmartin4449
    @robertmartin4449 9 місяців тому +4

    The only way these people are actually getting this medication in the first place is because doctors are giving it out. This is a great video! Not just pushing pharmaceuticals to mask one issue and give the patients different ones.

  • @candykane6991
    @candykane6991 10 місяців тому +12

    Thank you for the information. I'll pass this on to a friend of mine. I've gotten him to start exercising and he researched Berberine and is now taking that. Unfortunately, most people dont want to work to improve their health. They'll take the side effects to get the quick, easy fix.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  10 місяців тому +2

      No problem. Hope this will help your friend. Wishing you both good health!

  • @martian9999
    @martian9999 9 місяців тому +94

    Ozembic works! But mainly for the shareholders of the company that makes it.

    • @Peekaboo-Kitty
      @Peekaboo-Kitty Місяць тому

      This video is nonsense! *Ozempic is a Miracle Life Saving Drug for people who cannot control their Diabetes.* I only pay $7.70 for it here in Australia. You exaggerate the side effects. Minor side effects only effect 5% to 10% of those using it. Thyroid Cancer? Ozempic does NOT product Thyroid Cancer in normal people, but it clearly states it should NOT be used on people with a family history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplastic Syndrome. Same for Retinopathy. It should NOT be used for people who already have Retinopathy or Macular Edema because it will make these conditions worse. Muscle loss happens when you lose weight and don't exercise, so ALL Diets lead to muscle loss! It does NOT cause Kidney Disease, that is a load of bullocks! Do you plan on taking this for the rest of your life? Well yes, just like Diabetics have to take Metformin for the rest of their lives. Herbs do not cure Diabetes. I know because I spent hundreds of dollars on them without helping me one iota!

  • @NikiLivi5
    @NikiLivi5 3 місяці тому +4

    I tried ozempic. I took it on and off for 4 months. I went from 235 to 188. I stopped it and about a year later I was up to 225. So I did it again for about 3 months. But this time I only got down to 211. I also was eating zofran like M&M’s! My hair was very long coarse and super thick. I loved my hair! But it started breaking off just below my shoulders and falling out. I have 1/3 of the hair I had. It won’t get any longer and for about a year it went from straight to kinky fuzzy! I refused to go anywhere for a year because I was so ashamed. But the worst part was the last shot put me in the bed for 6 weeks! If I rolled over I felt like I was going to throw up. Going to the bathroom I felt like I was going to pass out and would have to sit down halfway there and back. I’ve never been that miserable in my life! I was beginning to think I was gonna die. It scared me so bad I’ll NEVER take it again! I usually don’t take any meds until they’ve been on the market for a few years so we know more about them. But after turning 40 my usual calorie counting wasn’t working. I just couldn’t get the weight off I’d gained since turning 40. I’ve never been overweight! Until 40. I’m disabled now because I developed lupus at age 32. I don’t see my friends that often because they work. I didn’t want anyone to see me. I just knew they would be thinking, wow! She’s really let herself go. But what I went thru with Ozempic was way worse than my embarrassment over the weight gain. I’m going to try the berberine and panax ginseng. I’m also going to start a carnivore diet. I’ve been researching it a lot and some people get 100% relief from their autoimmune disease. Plus they say the energy levels skyrocket. I need all of that! I just wish I could find a local farmer who raised cattle without antibiotics, hormones, & steroids. I’ve found some online but just ground beef is $10 per pound. I just can’t afford that. I’ll do the best I can with store bought. If you are considering Ozempic just for weight loss find something else. It’s not worth it!

  • @britf1492
    @britf1492 9 місяців тому +17

    Awesome video!! I love giving natural alternatives. I took ozempic for about a month and stop because of the crazy side effects everyone seemed to not mention. I actually never got nauseous from it either

    • @RoshP
      @RoshP 15 днів тому

      If you didn't get nauseous then what side effects did you get?

    • @britf1492
      @britf1492 15 днів тому

      @RoshP I didn't get any but I read the long list of side effects u can get and decided to quit while I was ahead. It can cause tumors, pancreatic cancer, and thyroid issues not to mention insane nausea that majority of people get. I just got lucky that I didn't get it.

    • @RoshP
      @RoshP 14 днів тому

      @@britf1492 ya I read about that too. Thank you

  • @cindyayala6812
    @cindyayala6812 9 місяців тому +7

    I have tried this once and I got really sick that I threw up. I am diabetic. I also tried a shot that is for weight loss starts with a V that made me sick as well. Thank you sir for letting us know about the herbs

  • @iTzRainDude
    @iTzRainDude 10 місяців тому +14

    Very good video Eric. Unfortunaltey people wont do it 'the hard way'. Every shortcut has side effects.

  • @bethfraser7518
    @bethfraser7518 7 місяців тому +9

    Love your video Eric. They're easy to follow and I've implemented some of your suggests. 1+ months into 2MAD and OMAD. My hunger has literally fallen away bc of low carb, I have zero cravings and I'm on the road to recovery eating whole/real food. Who knew that fat doesn't make you fat and "vegetable" oil is horrendous for your body! Anyhow thanks! PS. I wouldn't take Ozempic if someone pd me - it sounds like a real scary drug!

  • @ketokat333
    @ketokat333 9 місяців тому +3

    I’m a keto /low carb recipe creator and have been eating this way for 6 years but in the past year I felt the need to loose my last 10 pounds and I started taking berberine and eating as always low carb and was shocked to see that nothing as in nothing else helped me but berberine and I’ve lost 4-5 kgs in the last 3-4 months by just taking 500 mg of berberine …it is absolutely outstanding as a supplement …Hope this helps some people and if you are diabetic or pre diabetic then use this instead of metformin and you will see many benefits but do consult your doc x

  • @ELOAAMinistries
    @ELOAAMinistries 10 місяців тому +19

    I recommend your videos to everyone I know!!!!❤

  • @cyborgbear7269
    @cyborgbear7269 10 місяців тому +99

    I love how every video ends with Keto and Intermittent Fasting...as it should!

    • @JustaBubu
      @JustaBubu 10 місяців тому +9

      Hahaha Dr.Berg knows what he is doing 😊

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 10 місяців тому +5

      My cat loves u too! 😼♥️♥️♥️

    • @barryirlandi4217
      @barryirlandi4217 9 місяців тому +3

      Every single one of his videos does

    • @cyborgbear7269
      @cyborgbear7269 9 місяців тому

      @@barryirlandi4217 Hooray!

    • @chloenkitty
      @chloenkitty 9 місяців тому +2

      My cardiologist went nuts When I told him I was going to try keto. He said it was not sustainable and not good for me.

  • @mariepaulegauthier
    @mariepaulegauthier 5 місяців тому +1

    Happy New Year Dr Berg and thanks for all your teachings

  • @mariascott9101
    @mariascott9101 Місяць тому +12

    Dr berg I love your videos I’ve been on a 190 day omad fasting I went from over 300 lbs to now 151 thanks to your videos

  • @chellisherwin924
    @chellisherwin924 10 місяців тому +28

    Thank you for this info. I worry about two friends taking this and not changing their eating habits or lifestyle.

    • @susanauger3758
      @susanauger3758 10 місяців тому +3

      There's NO good short cuts

    • @SpamMouse
      @SpamMouse 10 місяців тому

      Big Pharma supplies the "cure" at the same time allowing bad diet choices, but why? Profit!

    • @VocalGymnast
      @VocalGymnast 3 місяці тому

      It is worrisome because you don’t need a blood test to get it just a quick phone call from a nurse.
      I also watched a video from
      An endocrinologist who talked about people losing weight, yes, but from losing muscle - hence the new term “ozempic butt”
      Playing around with blood sugar like that seems sketchy to me.

  • @WilliamFluery
    @WilliamFluery 10 місяців тому +83

    The easy approach to losing weight always comes with a potential death sentence. January 2022 started Ketogenic diet + OMAD + walking every 8 miles other day = October 2022, 50 lbs lost, best blood test ever, stopped 7 meds with guidance from doctor. I’m still at it today.

    • @babyreps365
      @babyreps365 10 місяців тому

      Moad?

    • @WilliamFluery
      @WilliamFluery 10 місяців тому

      @@babyreps365 sorry…should be OMAD (One Meal A Day)

    • @fatillacing4131
      @fatillacing4131 10 місяців тому

      @@babyreps365 OMAD=one meal a day. check out what Sean OMara is saying about those long walks as opposed to short sprints...

    • @derekandfarley
      @derekandfarley 9 місяців тому

      What is OMAD

    • @WilliamFluery
      @WilliamFluery 9 місяців тому +1

      @@derekandfarley One Meal A Day (OMAD)

  • @Saddles_N_Sauvignon
    @Saddles_N_Sauvignon 9 місяців тому +8

    I have a friend who got on Ozempic. She wasn’t even that overweight, maybe 30lbs at most that she gained through early menopause. I told her before she got on it to try simple changes like cutting out processed carbs, junk food, sugar and upping her protein and animal fat intake… nothing crazy. She laughed and said no way could she mentally give up her favorite things. Instead she got on ozempic and I’m not kidding when I say I saw her 2 weeks after taking it and she looked SOOO SICKLY… so much so that another friend said out loud “Are you Ok!?! You look super sick!?” Her face looked so pale, so tired, so gaunt and already has made her look much older. I didn’t say anything but I really wish she would of just went natural and did basic exercises and diet changes.

  • @pattykrampshome1169
    @pattykrampshome1169 9 місяців тому +5

    Great data as always. Surprised a bit at some folks raving about the drug. Sad to me, as it so represents the state of the society. There's gotta be a pill for everything, right? That aside, I just started on the Berberine, but was drawn to it for one of my ponies! He has the Equine Metabolic issue, which is very similar to diabetes in people. He has only been on it a couple of weeks, but his overall condition has improved. I have been working on digestive issues, making great headway, thanks to you, and many other very knowledgeable people - thank goodness for "internet doctors"! (That is what my medical doc described you all as - but he has provided me with zero!! Not one thing from him in almost two years. Thank you for all you do in your attempt to steer people down a self responsible, natural path.

  • @DIAPOSTOLOU
    @DIAPOSTOLOU 9 місяців тому +4

    LOve your videos and the alternative explanations of how things work. I have been battling all my life with appetite cravings which i have to state is different than being hungry. i can have extreme cravings on a full stomach. due to accute stress the past two years have been extreme in terms of binge eating. i gained 20 kg and developed fatty liver in only two months. those cravings just wouldn't stop as well as my thoughts around food 24/7 and the only thing that managed at least temporarily to stop it was ozempic (due to its effects on the hypothalamus has worked for other addictions too). Ozempic cut cravings and even hunger. that helped me easily do intermittent fasting and choose healthy foods and lose around 13kg. the thing is if i stop it the carvings come back. what else is there as an alternative with such dramatic effect on binge eating?(the only other thing i know are amfetamines). dietary guidelines and fasting fail when the cravings are active cause they cannot be applied. i would love your oppinion on this cause i struggle so many years. thanks again for the great content!!!

  • @DerWutendeMetzger
    @DerWutendeMetzger 10 місяців тому +35

    Ive been on Ozempic for one year. I haven't changed my diet. I've lost 50 lbs (Went from 220 to 170) and I haven't experienced any negative side effects. I'm going to go off of it next month because I'm at my target weight. I'll see what happens.

    • @sandyseale1
      @sandyseale1 9 місяців тому +10

      If you have not changed your diet and you were fat to start with, Then you will put the weight back on when you stop. You got fat from your diet in the first place.

    • @PainterFRO
      @PainterFRO 9 місяців тому +2

      You will gain the weight back when you get off it. If you dont change your lifestyle by working out and eating healthy it will come right back.

    • @robinw.7599
      @robinw.7599 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@PainterFRO Did this happen to you? How do you know?

    • @robinw.7599
      @robinw.7599 9 місяців тому

      ​@sandyseale1 Are you a doctor?

    • @PainterFRO
      @PainterFRO 9 місяців тому

      @@robinw.7599 It's common sense for anyone who knows anything about fitness and nutrition. You take a pill that makes you lose weight without changing anything it will 100% come back when you stop taking it if you don't change. People who are on diabetic medication for diabetes could come off the medicine and even prevent having to get on it with diet and exercise. Same with most people who are on blood pressure medication.

  • @aja_6093
    @aja_6093 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge,❤

  • @theirgramma4256
    @theirgramma4256 Місяць тому

    My husband has a paralyzed stomach, Gastroperesis. He took Saxenda 3 years ago. After a few weeks it made him sick so he quit taking it. The severe symptom is still with him.

  • @renusharma1332
    @renusharma1332 10 місяців тому +6

    Dr. Berg finally speaks on Ozempic. I was waiting and its worth the wait. Pure wisdom at low cost. Assume the same for Mounjaro ?

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad this video was informative. Yes, that's correct.

  • @gillianmilne8364
    @gillianmilne8364 10 місяців тому +2

    Hello Dr. Berg. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I started IF last week, and have no hunger, however I am quite tired. Is this normal when starting this lifestyle?

  • @shelikestoshop9803
    @shelikestoshop9803 8 місяців тому +7

    Hello Dr Berg, what mg and dosage for panax ginseng / berberine? Thank you in advance. You always have the most informative information regarding just about everything. I'm always coming to your page to see what's your advice on and medical conditions

  • @kathleenkaye9620
    @kathleenkaye9620 9 місяців тому

    SO informative! Thank you! What about Inisitol??

  • @tootalldan5702
    @tootalldan5702 10 місяців тому +52

    Hi Dr. Berg. I think one piece of the puzzle is the nutrients. Some people eat to find the missing nutrient or vitamin to fill the void. I found Fish Oil (Omega 3) was something that also will help. A balanced diet is good as long as you find the nutrients/vitamins that may be missed.

    • @rebeccatowner6700
      @rebeccatowner6700 10 місяців тому +9

      Definitely truth in this. I didn't realise I had pernicious anaemia and was really deficient in B12. During that time I had a raging appetite and wanted to eat all the time. This dissipated once I got diagnosed and was given B12 loading shots. My body was urging me to eat more and more, desperately trying to get more B12.

    • @tootalldan5702
      @tootalldan5702 10 місяців тому +3

      @@rebeccatowner6700 Yes. I have the MTHFR gene mutation so I use natural sources. Plus, I use Nutritional Yeast since I gave up bread too.

    • @bianlinka8386
      @bianlinka8386 10 місяців тому +2

      That is my theory but not a lot of people belive me. I noticed this with my dogs.

    • @jagodah1130
      @jagodah1130 6 місяців тому

      Definitely

  • @Species710
    @Species710 10 місяців тому +24

    I take all of these for other reasons, except berberine, which I have taken and it didn't do anything for weight loss for me. Certainly all of these are worth a try but I'm reaching out to those who can't find help, you are not alone, you are just a freak like me.

    • @Cindy24412
      @Cindy24412 10 місяців тому

      Have you tried ozempic?

    • @Five0Five
      @Five0Five 10 місяців тому

      ​@@Cindy24412after watching this video I hope nobody uses it.

  • @lukelucy1980
    @lukelucy1980 9 місяців тому +3

    Thank You SSSSOOOOOO Very Much for your ongoing Contribution to helping the average person navigate all the medical issues Americans have.

  • @DavidHernandez-oc1oz
    @DavidHernandez-oc1oz 9 місяців тому +7

    They are both the same molecule (semaglutide) but Ozempic is for people with diabetes to lower blood sugar(among other things as well) . Wegovy is the brand that is marketed for weight loss. Insurers are getting very partiular about not giving Ozempic for weight loss alone (at least here in Vermont).

  • @mandeepkaur2638
    @mandeepkaur2638 10 місяців тому +8

    Hi @Dr Eric
    could you please tell us the safe amount to take,when to take and when should we take break as it's very important to go off these products for a short while.

  • @seafoamgreen9651
    @seafoamgreen9651 10 місяців тому +33

    My friend lost 85 pounds and didn’t have ANY side effects. Amazing!! He looks great and feels even better.

    • @gsp1634
      @gsp1634 10 місяців тому +5

      I know people that jumped off a 15!story foot building and survived so what’s your point?

    • @cathbeesley7070
      @cathbeesley7070 9 місяців тому

      In reply, only to your fairly aggressive answer, it would depend from where on the 15 storey building one jumped. Off the first step of the first floor apartment , not a problem surely? @@gsp1634

    • @Sarahlee358
      @Sarahlee358 9 місяців тому

      @@gsp1634point is not everyone has those side effects and it has helped many people tremendously. I was awfully addicted to sugar, just couldn’t kick it. Ozempic not only eliminated years long battle but also helped me to jumpstart my weight loss and implement healthier habits. As I have been eating healthy foods, I never had any side effects.

    • @AnnA-jd4xm
      @AnnA-jd4xm 9 місяців тому +1

      Not yet

    • @seafoamgreen9651
      @seafoamgreen9651 9 місяців тому +2

      The point is referring to what was said in the video is that it comes with numerous side effects. I was citing that my friend who lost 35 pounds does not have side effects as well as my girlfriends daughter, who lost 50 pounds on it who had no side effects so some people have side effects and some people don’t,do you get the point yet?

  • @nas0075
    @nas0075 9 місяців тому +2

    I took Ozempic and a similar oral medication called Rybelsus. Made my life a living hell daily with severe nausea, feeling unwell. I am a type 2 diabetic. It also didn't help me lose weight. It actually made me want to eat more due to the nausea as it felt like hunger nausea.

  • @stang6647
    @stang6647 9 місяців тому +5

    It gave me horrible anxiety and I’ve never had anxiety before. It also gave me an enlarged liver and pancreas. Took me months to get rid of the effects.

  • @DianaLayne
    @DianaLayne 10 місяців тому +35

    I don't eat because I'm hungry. I eat because I'm stressed and I don't drink or do drugs. I've been taking berberine for years, it has not helped with weight loss but it helps my depression better than St. John's Wort.

    • @BainsPummy
      @BainsPummy 10 місяців тому +4

      Get on healthy Keto and IF, also take B1, Good Luck

    • @MzBabsie
      @MzBabsie 4 місяці тому +2

      If you find yourself stressed frequently (because, same) elevated cortisol could be the case. Berberine is such a great help, but so was ashwaganda and rhodiola for stress eating ❤

    • @ricardo1522
      @ricardo1522 4 місяці тому +2

      Try adding in a methylated b complex, start with a inexpensive one or even lower dose, as long it’s methylated, you can even break the tablet into pieces and consume some with every meal.
      Start consuming high quality collagen whether real animal products like bone broth or high quality powder, get some vitamin c in to activate it, lemon, limes, oranges, veggies etc, if you are keto/low carb you won’t need too much vitamin c.
      Start taking trace minerals, figure out you salt intake needs.

  • @user-un9gh8nq7m
    @user-un9gh8nq7m 10 місяців тому +35

    Thank you Dr. Berg! I was actually just about to purchase Alpilean, but now I would like to try your recommendations in this video first. Do you have advice regarding the Alpilean? Also, what are your dosage instructions for berberine and panax ginseng?

    • @misswomble
      @misswomble 5 місяців тому

      @dr.Berg id also like to know the doses for the berberine

  • @eferlinindonesia1910
    @eferlinindonesia1910 2 місяці тому +1

    oh tku! I was actually thinking about getting on this drug too but luckily you are now covering this!

  • @DoctorRob1968
    @DoctorRob1968 4 місяці тому +2

    We regularly drank tea brewed with high-grade aged Panax ginseng from Korea for over 25 years. It kept my wife looking and feeling youthful even into her 60's. For intermittent fasting, we used to drink matcha tea but didn't like the taste. Now I drink this oolong tea from Taiwan called ZenGolden tea. I like the taste, it kills my hunger, and suppresses my appetite. In Japan, I learned that oolong tea like ZenGolden burns visceral fat more effectively than green tea. Been doing IF for over a year now and lost 30 pounds

  • @Andy-le8xy
    @Andy-le8xy 10 місяців тому +15

    Doctor Berg, the 2nd week of May 2023 I started your apple cider vinegar program and two meals a day this may just be a salad. I mostly do what I call semi dirty Keto. As of last week I have found myself several times just doing one meal. I have also found that I can go off of the program for one meal about every week or week and half and I still lose weight. I was 204 lbs at the start. As of this morning I am at 177.5 lbs. My target weight was or is 170 lbs not sure if I can go lower or if I should. For the understanding I have learned from your videos. I will say thank you! PS I had the eight and seven transposed. It is now correct. Down 26.5 lbs.

    • @SpamMouse
      @SpamMouse 10 місяців тому +2

      Well done Andy, include exercise as well.

    • @LG-universe
      @LG-universe 10 місяців тому +1

      All the best.

    • @Andy-le8xy
      @Andy-le8xy 10 місяців тому +1

      @@SpamMouse I just made some corrections on the first post. I am actually at 177.5 but to answer your question. I am on medical social security and I am not supposed to lift over 10 lbs not even 5 lbs consecutively. Exercise will happen if or when my doctors clear me. As my weight comes down I have been able to do little projects around my home since being on Doctor Berg's program. I also take a number of vitamins per his video suggestions. I am planning to ad berberine. It is not likely that I can ever hold down another job for medical reasons. My last job last 32.8 years so I feel I have done enough. Maybe some urban farming call it an elevated garden.

    • @SpamMouse
      @SpamMouse 10 місяців тому +3

      @@Andy-le8xy Thinking about someone I met a few years ago he was confined to a wheelchair because of years of drug abuse, he still managed some upper body exercise. Maybe discuss with your medical team about what you can do, I'm not saying be a gym-bunny but every little helps in the long run.

  • @jazz508
    @jazz508 10 місяців тому +3

    Can you please do a video on long covid. There are so many of us suffering for months to years with no help from doctors. Also how can I make an appointment with you please. I trust your expertise so much

  • @alabamaoffshorefishing
    @alabamaoffshorefishing 9 місяців тому +29

    I’m a 49yr old male and I started taking Ozempic seven weeks ago. For the first four weeks I was on the .25 dose and lost a small amount of weight, with zero side effects. On week five I doubled the dose (as instructed) and all hell broke loose. The weight loss really took off but I’ve had SEVERE diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain, to the point that I don’t think I can continue taking the drug. I’m down 24lbs in just seven weeks, but I’m literally up all night sitting on the toilet.

    • @2lmkerns
      @2lmkerns 9 місяців тому +2

      Have you considered going down in dose? Maybe .30 or .35?

    • @alabamaoffshorefishing
      @alabamaoffshorefishing 9 місяців тому +2

      @@2lmkerns yes, I’ve considered that, but I think it’s generally accepted that most people (or many people, at least) don’t see the weight loss benefits unless they’re at the higher doses. And since I only take the drug to lose weight, I’m afraid I wouldn’t see any more benefits from it.

    • @Sani-hq5pl
      @Sani-hq5pl 9 місяців тому +4

      So, it would indicate that the little food you're able to keep in is essentially a huge calorie deficit. If you continue you might end up getting severely lacking nutrition aka become malnourished and suffering deficiency of vit, minerals, protein and essential amino acid & fatty acids. It's tricky to determine how much sacrifice you are willing to make and balance the pros and cons of being overweight or losing weight but also becoming malnourished. Either way, all the best in whatever you decide to do

    • @SThompson953
      @SThompson953 9 місяців тому +4

      Try dividing the dose and taking it twice a week instead of the whole dose once a week. That worked for me.

    • @OhGeeWillickersMister
      @OhGeeWillickersMister 9 місяців тому +1

      Are you on keto? Any other medications that affect serotonin?

  • @Justkicks4me
    @Justkicks4me 7 місяців тому +12

    Just started taking Berberine and Ginseng after watching this video yesterday. I go to a holistic chiropractor and he had both of them. I’ve already do IF and Paleo.

    • @gloombla
      @gloombla 4 місяці тому +1

      What’s the purpose of them ? Do they hurt the stomach ? What was your experience with them ?

  • @ELOAAMinistries
    @ELOAAMinistries 10 місяців тому +561

    Exactly! They are killing people with these drugs!!! But no one listens to me😢

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 10 місяців тому +7

      😭😭😭

    • @terrymitchell6012
      @terrymitchell6012 10 місяців тому +35

      Me either. Just take care of yourself and pray for them!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @SpamMouse
      @SpamMouse 10 місяців тому +19

      We hear you. 👍

    • @Agapy8888
      @Agapy8888 10 місяців тому

      Blue pill takers.

    • @Up_north_with_Mike
      @Up_north_with_Mike 10 місяців тому +17

      I’m listening

  • @itsemeinin
    @itsemeinin 4 місяці тому +7

    I don’t eat because I’m hungry. I eat because my body is constantly sending me messages to eat. It is a miserable way to live. I can’t do keto out IF is a can’t even control my eating. Some of us need medication.

    • @elsahaas7116
      @elsahaas7116 5 днів тому +1

      Your body is not sending you messages to eat, it’s your brain. Change your mind and you will change your body.

    • @irmalujan1723
      @irmalujan1723 День тому

      @@elsahaas7116I agree. You need to occupy yourself. I don’t know if you work or you’re just home like me. But yea I’m constantly thinking of food. I have to ge5 up and do things to occupy my mind. 🥺it’s hard

  • @alexanderalnajada9765
    @alexanderalnajada9765 8 місяців тому +1

    I think I need to check these out! My fasting glucose level jumped from 112 to 147 within a year today ... And I'm kinda nervous. I'm already on 10+ medications for various things

  • @paigeallis
    @paigeallis 9 місяців тому +4

    You know Dr.Berg, we’ve all been waiting to hear your thoughts on these Ozempic type medications. I usually go to your videos for anything health related and there is always something on pretty much every topic..but you have been silence on this…until now. Gotta be honest, I think this topic warrants a more in depth video from you. Not just boiler plate stuff. You are my all time favorite so please don’t take as an insult. I’m just surprised you didn’t have more to say on this huge health topic.

  • @SirOreo62
    @SirOreo62 10 місяців тому +2

    I can attest that by doing 16:8 IF and a low-carb diet my hunger levels have come down drastically. Most of the times I need to remind myself to eat before the next IF window opens.
    I need to clarify, I do keto on most days, but because I’m not always faithful to keeping my carbs below the level every single day, which the keto diet demands, I cannot claim I’m fully on keto. But despite of this, I have still experienced a significant decrease of hunger.

  • @Veronica-tn2xc
    @Veronica-tn2xc 10 місяців тому +21

    I had ozempic and did keto for 2 months and it was incredible. I lost 30 pounds. My hypothyroidism was out of control so I went for these and it worked.

    • @Veronica-tn2xc
      @Veronica-tn2xc 10 місяців тому

      @@J.o.e_K It was about 2 yrs ago and for 2 months. Don't exaggerate.

    • @myroadtonursing753
      @myroadtonursing753 10 місяців тому

      @@J.o.e_K isnt the ketogenic diet and natural supplements also taken for. life? the minute you stop doing the keto diet you gain your weight back. there is nothing wrong with doing whatever works for you individually, working on ones health is a "for life" project.

    • @outdoortherapy6596
      @outdoortherapy6596 9 місяців тому

      @@J.o.e_K It's interesting so much negativity from those who haven't tried or perhaps aren't in a position to even need it. One thing that this drug does is helping very large people lose weight to give them confidence. Confidence they lacked to go outside and hit the pavement, or go to the gym and do a work out for the embarrassment or fear of being looked at. Once some weight comes off and the confidence rises they can hit the gym and improve themselves even further. It's then that they can come off the drug but continue with their new lifestyle.

  • @TheMarshallMalone
    @TheMarshallMalone 9 місяців тому +6

    I work in TV and know quite a few people taking Ozempic. It’s very popular and it appears to work. I almost considered it back in January when I plateaud in my weight loss journey. I lost a ton of weight with your info and am on the path to start losing more that I need to get to my goal.
    With that being said, I am curious if you could link recommendations of sources for Panax Ginseng and Berberine? Are you saying supplements? If so what ingredients are the best source?

  • @anaportillo142
    @anaportillo142 9 місяців тому +1

    I was on ozempic for 3 months and didn't lose weight. I was taking it for pcos and IR. The last time that I upped my dosage, everything went haywire. I was dehydrated and would go to the bathroom about 20-30 times a day. And guess what? It lasted 5 weeks!! I'm blessed that my boss allowed me to work from home during that time. When I reached out to my doctor, he told me to leave ozempic for 3 weeks and then try again. Like THAT was my concern. I needed to stop my bathroom trips and he finally listened and gave me chronic diarrhea meds. They helped but it still took 5 weeks for me to get better. Worst experience ever and now, I weigh 15 lbs MORE than when I started. I feel so powerless.

  • @andreajackson7683
    @andreajackson7683 10 місяців тому +7

    Thank you! Do you offer those supplements? Or suggest which brand to get? 😊

    • @DanaKot336
      @DanaKot336 10 місяців тому +6

      He couldn't because there are not enough studies about barberine for example - of how safe they are.. there is a small study that shows that if you take it for 3 months you lose weight but they don't know for long term.. I guess we will wait and see.
      and also not recommend if you have an inflammatory disease in the gut like diarrhea or history with kidney stones.

  • @taniahummelgard2290
    @taniahummelgard2290 10 місяців тому +45

    I use Berberine! And wow did it help in losing some of that stubborn weight. Note: I intermittent fast and I do Keto. This took my results to the next level. I haven’t measured my low LDL yet but hear that it can also lower that. Waiting for my next physical to test those results.

    • @kathleensaeva2649
      @kathleensaeva2649 10 місяців тому +6

      Hi! How much Berberine were you taking a day? Thank you!

    • @ms2bloved126
      @ms2bloved126 10 місяців тому +3

      I just need to know how much to take as well. Thanks!

    • @janetmunroe5801
      @janetmunroe5801 10 місяців тому +5

      Yes, how much and what brand please

    • @gsp1634
      @gsp1634 10 місяців тому +2

      How much

    • @loriann7072
      @loriann7072 9 місяців тому +11

      1200 mg a day. 1 in AM . 1 in PM with evening meal.

  • @susanczymbor3056
    @susanczymbor3056 9 місяців тому +33

    I was on this medication for 7 weeks. I experienced extreme nausea. The longer I was on it, the stronger my anxiety became. Yes, It worked, absolutely. But my body knew this was not the right way to go about it. Sooo many side effects.

    • @sweetsimpleslowlife2709
      @sweetsimpleslowlife2709 9 місяців тому +4

      Thank you for sharing your experience and for recognizing when something is not right for your body. Wishing you the best 😊

    • @Sibbyym
      @Sibbyym 9 місяців тому +1

      My friend lost 20 lbs in a month but hated it and got off and gained it back

    • @Peekaboo-Kitty
      @Peekaboo-Kitty Місяць тому

      This video is nonsense! *Ozempic is a Miracle Life Saving Drug for people who cannot control their Diabetes.* I only pay $7.70 for it here in Australia. You exaggerate the side effects. Minor side effects only effect 5% to 10% of those using it. Thyroid Cancer? Ozempic does NOT product Thyroid Cancer in normal people, but it clearly states it should NOT be used on people with a family history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplastic Syndrome. Same for Retinopathy. It should NOT be used for people who already have Retinopathy or Macular Edema because it will make these conditions worse. Muscle loss happens when you lose weight and don't exercise, so ALL Diets lead to muscle loss! It does NOT cause Kidney Disease, that is a load of bullocks! Do you plan on taking this for the rest of your life? Well yes, just like Diabetics have to take Metformin for the rest of their lives. Herbs do not cure Diabetes. I know because I spent hundreds of dollars on them without helping me one iota!

  • @cyndilu9
    @cyndilu9 9 місяців тому

    Thank you - I took ozempic - and I stopped it because I didn’t like how I felt on it! I’d rather use a natural alternative!! Thank you 🙏🏻👍💯

  • @ZipEmUp48
    @ZipEmUp48 10 місяців тому +10

    Thanks, Dr. Berg. I have struggled with getting control over my eating habits for almost 10 years now. I heard good things about Ozempic and thought it could be for me. I’m having second thoughts now. Thanks!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  10 місяців тому +5

      Glad to help!

  • @Jetlagged24-7
    @Jetlagged24-7 10 місяців тому +2

    Dear dr berg,
    Can you please do a video about coming off HRT and what to take/ do/ eat during the transition ?
    I’ve been on it 3 years and really would like to know what I should do. Back up the adrenals big time or something else ?
    Thank you so much.

  • @planesandbikes7353
    @planesandbikes7353 8 місяців тому +1

    we're mid 50s. Wife has been doing aggressive intermittent fasting for half a year with no weight loss. Just has not worked for her, nor myself really. I went on Ozempic and immediatley lost 20lbs, then went on a week Alps backpack trip and lost 6 more (after going off the drug). THe upside is the weight loss really helped with hiking performance, then the hiking increased fitness and general health benefits of lower BP etc. I am hoping long term it will mean I can engage in more ambitious fitness regimen like ultra trail running and backpack trekking thus not become permanently reliant on the drug. Downside is I am tolerant to Ozempic, (experience nearly no side effects,) and not losing weight so much, so the dose has to increase. Luckily in Canada it is only about $200usd a month. I might try the herbs you suggest too.

  • @kimberlythompson16
    @kimberlythompson16 2 місяці тому +2

    I had a client that’s on it and it makes her breath smells like rotten eggs, even after brushing, but she loves the weight loss so she refuses to not take it

  • @annah8380
    @annah8380 9 місяців тому +16

    I was using Ozempic for medical reasons and I was so sick from it! My digestive track has never been the same since I quit taking it and that was more than 2 years ago.

    • @cozetteoconnor1289
      @cozetteoconnor1289 9 місяців тому +2

      Me too. Mounjaro. It messed me up and I got appendicitis immediately after I stopped

  • @MonicaSparks
    @MonicaSparks 10 місяців тому +14

    Thank you Dr Berg! You are so awesome!😊

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 10 місяців тому

      Awemany!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  10 місяців тому

      Glad to help!

    • @mariac.andrade6480
      @mariac.andrade6480 10 місяців тому

      Dr Berg: Please make electrolytes without or half the amount of stevia that is currently used. Some of us are sensitive to it. Thank you

  • @nasserabbassi7303
    @nasserabbassi7303 Місяць тому

    you spell the words so well that I can even improve my english using your videos. thank you for your sharing your knowledge with us

  • @J_Braz_
    @J_Braz_ 5 місяців тому +2

    I don't know how or what caused the change in my mind. I've been losing and gaining the same 20 lbs for almost two decades. Just last year I learned what fasting and ketosis was. Since then I've lost almost eighty pounds. Gone from around 335 to 260 last time I was at primary physician she didn't even noticed it. Probably cause she's not a good doctor, or just to busy. I could let my pessimistic nature shine right now but wont. What I will say is, don't expect your doctor to care about YOU more than you care about YOU!

  • @julies598
    @julies598 9 місяців тому +9

    I’m 57 and if I was able to effectively lose weight on my own believe me I would have done it. I’ve been on ozempic’s cousin mounjaro since December and lost 44 pounds and my A1c is now normal. I’ve had some side effects but they’ve been quite manageable. Alternately my coworker couldn’t tolerate it. I guess what I’m trying to say is it can be a great tool when used in conjunction of close medical supervision and self awareness of your own body’s response. As far as the long term effects, a lot of those sound like the effects of long term diabetes anyway (minus the thyroid cancer).

  • @howiewill
    @howiewill 10 місяців тому +161

    I do intermittent fasting daily along with ginseng tea. I’m not real strict with keto and definitely need to check out the berberine. Thx Dr. Berg!

    • @leyonceeee
      @leyonceeee 10 місяців тому

      But berberine dosent work I've tried it it don't curb your hunger like ozempic that's why u lose weight cause u don't eat

    • @Cindy24412
      @Cindy24412 10 місяців тому +10

      If you aren't in ketosis, you are just eating a high fat diet.

    • @Nehita
      @Nehita 10 місяців тому

      @@Cindy24412or maybe she dont have a high fat diet, but has a balanced nutrient diet, along with IF. Which is totally fine 😊

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  10 місяців тому +23

      No problem. Thanks for watching the video!

    • @Veronica-tn2xc
      @Veronica-tn2xc 10 місяців тому +3

      Sorry but it's not killing people.

  • @georgiigirl123321
    @georgiigirl123321 3 місяці тому +2

    i think when talking about side effects it’s important to mention the likelihood of actually having said side effect. although most of these GLP-1’s have a black boxed warning for thyroid cancer, this was only observed in animal model studies and not in humans. of course if you have risk factors associated with thyroid cancer, then it’s important to monitor. great video, im just wary of people scaring patients because of potential side effects.

  • @LAVirgo67
    @LAVirgo67 9 місяців тому

    You gave very good advise & information for treating or managing diabetes. I'm able to stay off of medication with eating a low-carb diet. It has also helped me w/ my blood pressure & cholesterol. I do have a friend that is not willing to change her diet and is horrible at taking medications. At this point, Ozempic is the one medication she has loved taking. She has barely any mild side effects. The idea of losing weight just makes this drug even more appealing to her. I see it as harm reduction. It's not the best thing to deal w/ diabetes, but the alternative is too risky.