3 years ago

Is the body really supposed to run on glucose? Here’s what you need to know.

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0:00 Is the body meant to run on glucose?
0:45 What is the purpose of fat?
1:22 Certain parts of the body can only run on glucose
2:18 Ketosis

Healthy Ketogenic Diet and Intermittent Fasting:
https://youtu.be/vMZfyEy_jpI
https://youtu.be/mBqpaAKtnXE
https://youtu.be/3dHcT1-K-tw

Today I want to cover some important information on whether or not the body is supposed to run on glucose. It’s true that certain parts of the body can only run on glucose. But, the greater portion of your body can also run on ketones and fatty acids.

I believe the fat you have is fuel storage to help you survive between meals. Our bodies only have roughly about 1700 calories of stored sugar. But, a thin person has about 100,000 calories of stored fat. Our bodies were meant to run on fat more than glucose.

But, it’s true that certain parts of the body can only run on glucose, such as:
1. The red blood cells
2. The liver
3. 30% of your brain
4. Certain parts of the kidney
5. The lens of the eye

The key is that there is something called gluconeogenesis, which is where your body actually makes glucose from non-carbohydrate sources like fat and ketones. If your body needs glucose, it can make it from ketones. You don’t actually need any glucose from your diet. Being in a state of ketosis can have amazing benefits for the body.

The hippocampus is a structure in the brain, and if it’s damaged, this can lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s. The hippocampus may actually thrive and improve on ketones and worsen when fed glucose. Both the hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex thrive on ketones.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, 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.

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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, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand why glucose is not the most efficient fuel for the body.

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