Try these key nutrients and herbs for fasting to help compound your results and give you more benefits.
Timestamps:
0:00 What type of nutrients do you need while fasting?
0:10 Prolonged fasting
0:20 Nutritional deficiency
1:17 Is this still fasting?
1:40 Fasting benefits
2:15 Nutrients for fasting
4:10 Two nutrients you don’t need for a fast
4:55 Herbs for fasting
Today we’re going to talk about what nutrients you should take when doing a fast. When you’re doing intermittent fasting, this is less important. But, when you do prolonged fasting (48-72+ hours), this becomes very important. Most people going into a prolonged fast are already deficient in at least one nutrient. A fast can then exaggerate this deficiency.
A nutritional deficiency could create symptoms such as:
• Dizziness
• Feeling faint
• Feeling tired
• A rash
• Muscle cramps
• Palpitations
• Feeling cold
Taking nutrients or herbs goes against the true definition of fasting, which is drinking only water, eating nothing, and not taking any nutrients or herbs. But, there are not enough calories involved in taking nutrients or herbs to bump a person out of ketosis or affect the benefits of fasting.
Taking nutrients may not only help prevent a nutrient deficiency, but it may also help enhance a person’s antioxidant network.
Key nutrients for fasting:
1. Electrolytes (potassium, magnesium, sodium, and chloride)
2. B vitamins (nutritional yeast)
3. Trace minerals (zinc, selenium, and iodine)
4. Vitamin D (sun, cod liver oil
5. Vitamin C
2 nutrients you probably don’t need for a fast:
1. Iron
2. Calcium
Herbs for fasting:
• Green tea
• Garlic
• Wheatgrass juice powder
• Turmeric
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 55, 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’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.
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