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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 6 MIN

The Troubling Truth About the Birth Control Pill

from Dr. Eric Berg DC · host Dr.Berg

Get access to my FREE resources 👉https://drbrg.co/49XZQ2Z 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. Find out the truth about birth control pills, and check out this natural alternative.  Check out the App Here: https://www.naturalcycles.com/ More videos on IUDs: ▶️ https://youtu.be/oxh-SkbwkJY ▶️ https://youtu.be/D4pClBWuuaY 0:00 Introduction: The truth about birth control pills 0:23 Potential side effects of birth control pills  1:13 How birth control pills work  2:50 Comparing birth control options  4:15 What to do if you’re on birth control pills Let’s talk about the potential dangers associated with taking birth control pills. There is no real estrogen or progesterone in birth control pills. Instead, there are synthetic versions of estrogen and progesterone that have been altered to mimic these hormones. But, there can be side effects. Increased risks associated with birth control pills: • Heart attacks  • High blood pressure  • Stroke  • Blood clots  • Breast cancer  • Dementia  • Depression  • Acne  • Mood swings  • Lupus  • Weight gain  • A deficiency in zinc and selenium  • Melasma  • An alteration of the microbiome Birth control pills shut down the production of estrogen and progesterone, which can have long-term effects on your health. It may even affect longevity. However, there is a hormone-free option that is FDA cleared and is 93-99% effective, depending on how well it’s implemented. This form of birth control is called Natural Cycles, and it doesn’t involve any medication whatsoever. If you’ve been on birth control pills or decide to continue taking birth control pills, it may be beneficial to do things to counter some of the chemicals in your liver. You can do this by consuming more cruciferous and fermented vegetables. You may also want to take zinc, selenium, B12, magnesium, and a good probiotic. 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 the risks associated with birth control pills. I’ll see you in the next video. --- Learn m ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get access to my FREE resources 👉https://drbrg.co/49XZQ2Z 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. Find out the truth about birth control pills, and check out this natural alternative.  Check out the App Here: https://www.naturalcycles.com/ More videos on IUDs: ▶️ https://youtu.be/oxh-SkbwkJY ▶️ https://youtu.be/D4pClBWuuaY 0:00 Introduction: The truth about birth control pills 0:23 Potential side effects of birth control pills  1:13 How birth control pills work  2:50 Comparing birth control options  4:15 What to do if you’re on birth control pills Let’s talk about the potential dangers associated with taking birth control pills. There is no real estrogen or progesterone in birth control pills. Instead, there are synthetic versions of estrogen and progesterone that have been altered to mimic these hormones. But, there can be side effects. Increased risks associated with birth control pills: • Heart attacks  • High blood pressure  • Stroke  • Blood clots  • Breast cancer  • Dementia  • Depression  • Acne  • Mood swings  • Lupus  • Weight gain  • A deficiency in zinc and selenium  • Melasma  • An alteration of the microbiome Birth control pills shut down the production of estrogen and progesterone, which can have long-term effects on your health. It may even affect longevity. However, there is a hormone-free option that is FDA cleared and is 93-99% effective, depending on how well it’s implemented. This form of birth control is called Natural Cycles, and it doesn’t involve any medication whatsoever. If you’ve been on birth control pills or decide to continue taking birth control pills, it may be beneficial to do things to counter some of the chemicals in your liver. You can do this by consuming more cruciferous and fermented vegetables. You may also want to take zinc, selenium, B12, magnesium, and a good probiotic. 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 the risks associated with birth control pills. I’ll see you in the next video. --- Learn m ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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