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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 6 MIN

Surprising SUGAR Side Effects You've Never Known About

from Dr. Eric Berg DC · host Dr.Berg

Get access to my FREE resources 👉 https://drbrg.co/3UwmhrD Watch this episode next: Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food) Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. You know about the common side effects of sugar, but have you heard about these surprising sugar side effects? Check this out. 0:00 Introduction: Why sugar is bad for you 0:24 Common sugar side effects 0:57 Surprising sugar side effects 4:14 Find out what would happen if you gave up sugar for two weeks! Today, I'm going to cover the surprising side effects of sugar you may have never heard of before. Common side effects of sugar: • A fatty liver • Belly fat • Carb cravings • Hunger • Eye problems • Kidney problems • Problems with the arteries • Fatigue • Anxiety • High cholesterol • High triglycerides • Tooth decay • Increased risk of cancer • Insomnia • Frequent urination • Fluid retention • High blood pressure Surprising side effects of sugar: 1. Infertility in men (low sperm count and erectile dysfunction) 2. Infertility in women (PCOS and high androgens) 3. Increased aldosterone (causing retained water and salt, leading to high blood pressure and edema) 4. Thriving candida 5. An activation of certain genes that affect your brain (causing you to mix up your words and increasing your risk of bipolar disorder, depression, dementia, and Parkinson's disease) 6. Inhibited learning 7. Insulin resistance (which mimics a slow metabolism) 8. High pulse rate 9. Hypoglycemia (nervousness, anxiety, shakiness, carb cravings) 10. Cysts Learn more about what sugar does to your body and the dangers of sugar in my other videos. 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. Follow Me On Social Media: Facebook: https://bit.ly/FB-DrBerg Instagram: https://bit.ly/IG-DrBerg TikTok: https://bit.ly/TikTok-DrBerg 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 increase your awareness of some of the top surprising sugar side effects. I'll see you in the next video. --- ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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