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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 10 MIN

The #1 Mineral Deficiency in High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

from Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast · host Dr. Eric Berg DC

Over 120 million Americans have high blood pressure! Simply reducing sodium won’t always correct the electrolyte imbalance that could be keeping your blood pressure high. Uncover how to reduce blood pressure naturally by addressing the real hypertension causes no one talks about. 0:00 Introduction: Essential hypertension causes1:19 Sodium vs. potassium2:06 The sodium-potassium ratio explained3:48 Potassium for blood pressure6:06 Diuretics and electrolyte imbalance7:23 Potassium supplements9:44 Potassium and magnesium👉 Download Dr. Berg’s Free Daily Health Routine: https://drbrg.co/45qtO07Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure. Around 90% is considered essential hypertension, which means the cause is unknown. It's often recommended to reduce sodium intake to reduce blood pressure, but that’s only a piece of the puzzle. Research has shown that people with the highest sodium and lowest potassium ratio have the highest risk of heart attacks. The problem is the ratio, not necessarily sodium consumption. Most people in the US are consuming far more sodium than potassium. Potassium helps to reduce blood pressure naturally by relaxing blood vessels, lowering adrenaline, protecting the inside of the arteries, and supporting insulin sensitivity. Diuretics are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure and work by flushing excess fluid from the body. This leads to potassium loss and electrolyte imbalance, which contributes to hypertension. Potassium supplements often come in 99 mg doses, which is far below the 4700 mg daily requirement. Faulty studies were the basis of determining this tiny dosage. Along with potassium, adequate magnesium is vital to reduce blood pressure naturally. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:Dr. Berg, age 60, 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.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, 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.

Over 120 million Americans have high blood pressure! Simply reducing sodium won’t always correct the electrolyte imbalance that could be keeping your blood pressure high. Uncover how to reduce blood pressure naturally by addressing the real hypertension causes no one talks about. 0:00 Introduction: Essential hypertension causes1:19 Sodium vs. potassium2:06 The sodium-potassium ratio explained3:48 Potassium for blood pressure6:06 Diuretics and electrolyte imbalance7:23 Potassium supplements9:44 Potassium and magnesium👉 Download Dr. Berg’s Free Daily Health Routine: https://drbrg.co/45qtO07Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure. Around 90% is considered essential hypertension, which means the cause is unknown. It's often recommended to reduce sodium intake to reduce blood pressure, but that’s only a piece of the puzzle. Research has shown that people with the highest sodium and lowest potassium ratio have the highest risk of heart attacks. The problem is the ratio, not necessarily sodium consumption. Most people in the US are consuming far more sodium than potassium. Potassium helps to reduce blood pressure naturally by relaxing blood vessels, lowering adrenaline, protecting the inside of the arteries, and supporting insulin sensitivity. Diuretics are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure and work by flushing excess fluid from the body. This leads to potassium loss and electrolyte imbalance, which contributes to hypertension. Potassium supplements often come in 99 mg doses, which is far below the 4700 mg daily requirement. Faulty studies were the basis of determining this tiny dosage. Along with potassium, adequate magnesium is vital to reduce blood pressure naturally. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:Dr. Berg, age 60, 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.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, 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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