Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The Worst Foods for Joint Pain (Stop Eating These!)

Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Show Notes

Are there certain foods that cause arthritis? Discover the foods that worsen arthritis, potential causes of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, plus the key nutrients that can help reduce joint inflammation and support metabolic health.

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0:00 Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis 0:45 Rheumatoid arthritis and gut health 1:43 Foods that contribute to rheumatoid arthritis 3:06 Leaky gut and rheumatoid arthritis 3:29 Emulsifiers 4:01 Osteoarthritis 4:27 Metabolic health and osteoarthritis 5:13 Gut inflammation and the carnivore diet 5:48 Arthritis diet 6:44 Vitamin D3 and arthritis 8:04 Warfarin and arthritis

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Both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis show up in the joints, but the problem isn’t necessarily coming from the joints themselves.

Osteoarthritis is closely linked to metabolic health, while rheumatoid arthritis involves the immune system and gut health. Antibodies involved in rheumatoid arthritis often originate in the mucus layer of the gut.

Research has shown that drinking just one soda per day may significantly increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Other foods, including modern wheat, corn, and conventional dairy, can also contribute to gut inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis is strongly linked to metabolic health. Foods such as sugar, starches, and seed oils can negatively affect metabolic health and contribute to arthritis and joint inflammation.

A carnivore diet can help reduce gut inflammation and arthritis symptoms. It’s also vital to get plenty of the key nutrients that support joint and metabolic health. This includes vitamin D3, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin K2.

DATA: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2017.7137 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11660826/ https://www.niaid.nih.gov/news-events/newly-discovered-gut-bacterium-may-cause-some-rheumatoid-arthritis https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4135503/

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, Bio: Dr. Berg, DC, age 61, 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, DC, 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.

*Dr. Eric Berg, DC, is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only.

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