POTASSIUM: The Most Important Electrolyte Yet an Ignored Epidemic - Dr. Berg

Learn more about potassium and why it’s the most important electrolyte. 0:00 Introduction: Potassium is the most important electrolyte 0:10 Why potassium is important 0:40 What is an electrolyte? 3:52 What does potassium do? 9:35 Potassium deficiency causes 15:34 Are you consuming enough salad? More Videos on Insulin Resistance: ▶️ ▶️ ▶️ ▶️ Is Potassium Good or Bad for Your Kidneys? ▶️ What Does 7-10 Cups of Salad Look Like? ▶️ Today, I will cover what you need to know about potassium. An electrolyte is an electrically charged mineral. The body uses electrolytes for various things, such as: • To help conduct nerve impulses • To help contract and relax muscles • To help maintain pH in the body • To help push fluid through the body 30% of all of the energy in the body comes from the sodium-potassium pump. The purpose of the pump is basically to maintain cellular energy. What does potassium do?: • It provides energy • It provides endurance during exercise • It helps prevent cramping • It helps prevent arrhythmias • It helps prevent twitching • It helps prevent tremors • It helps prevent constipation • It helps prevent vascular calcification • It helps prevent insomnia • It helps prevent insulin resistance • It helps prevent high blood pressure • It protects the kidneys • It helps prevent edema • It counters sodium toxicity • It helps make stomach acid • It helps prevent gout Causes of a potassium deficiency: • A lack of potassium in the diet • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Diuretics • Stress • Sugar • Refined carbs • Keto • Alcohol • Consuming excess fluids • Sweating • Diabetes • Fasting The best sources of potassium: • Leafy greens (7-10 cups per day) • Avocados • Salmon • Nuts and nut butters • Seeds • An electrolyte powder high in potassium Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & 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. Facebook: Instagram: Anchor: TikTok: 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, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand why potassium is the most important electrolyte.