How to Get Enough Potassium on the Carnivore Diet

Are you wondering how to get enough potassium on a carnivore diet? Find out if there’s enough potassium in meat to keep you healthy.

0:00 Introduction: What is potassium, and how does it work?
1:15 Symptoms of low potassium vs. high potassium
1:53 What causes high potassium levels?
3:24 Potassium sources
4:25 How to get enough potassium on a carnivore diet
5:12 Discover the benefits of consuming beef!

In this video, we’re going to talk about potassium on the carnivore diet. You need 4700 mg of potassium each day, more than any other mineral.

Potassium is important for the sodium-potassium pump present in all of your cells, which allows the contraction and relaxation of your nerves.

Too much potassium is known as hyperkalemia, and too little is known as hypokalemia. Symptoms of high potassium include diarrhea, muscle pain, and muscle numbness. Symptoms of low potassium include constipation, muscle cramps, and fatigue.

Potassium is vital for exercise performance. If you don’t have enough, you’ll probably feel weak or tired. One of the causes of low potassium is low magnesium.

Kidney disease can cause high potassium. If the kidney is not functioning properly, it won’t be able to get rid of potassium. It’s very rare to develop too much potassium in the blood from dietary intake.

Blood pressure medications or side effects of an adrenal condition known as Addison's can also cause high potassium.

Diuretics and steroids can cause low potassium. Surgeries and injuries can also cause low potassium.

The following vegetables are some of the best sources of potassium:
•1 cup of beet leaves 1300 mg
•1 cup of Swiss chard 900 mg
•1 cup spinach 840 mg
•1 avocado 500-700 mg
•1 cup of beets 520 mg
•1 cup of salad 350-500 mg

Bananas contain around 300 mg of potassium but have too much sugar.

Here are some of the best sources of potassium on the carnivore diet:
•1 cup of bone broth 500 mg
•3 ½ oz beef 350 mg
•3 ½ oz octopus 650 mg
•3 oz salmon 300 mg
•1 large egg 63 mg
•3 oz beef liver 125 mg
•3 oz chicken 300 mg

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Dr. Berg, age 58, 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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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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Thanks for watching! I hope this explains how to get enough potassium on a carnivore diet. I’ll see you in the next video.

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  1. @mahdi7299 on February 10, 2024 at 1:02 pm

    00:00 🧪 Potassium is a crucial mineral needed for the sodium-potassium pump in cells, aiding nerve function and fluid balance.
    01:33 🤔 Symptoms of high potassium include diarrhea, while low potassium may lead to constipation, muscle cramps, and fatigue.
    02:41 🌡 High potassium levels are typically associated with kidney disease; dietary sources and supplements rarely cause excessive potassium.
    03:34 🥦 Potassium is not exclusive to plants; carnivore diet options like bone broth, beef, octopus, salmon, eggs, liver, and chicken can provide significant potassium.
    05:10 📺 Check out Dr. Berg’s video on the benefits of consuming beef for more insights on the carnivore diet.

  2. @aliawells on February 10, 2024 at 1:03 pm

    I do the carnivore diet. I love it. Thanks for this video! I’ve been eating this way for almost a year! I must get enough potassium! I eat tons of red meat and eggs!

    • @harshjaiswal1634 on February 10, 2024 at 1:05 pm

      What are the benifits??? I’m thinking of starting a carnivore diet

    • @blaze1148 on February 10, 2024 at 1:14 pm

      @@harshjaiswal1634 ….basically the main reason to start Carnivore is to cut out the harmful Carbohydrates – but carnivore has many other great benefits – meat has basically everything you need for the body and always gets fully digested unlike eating a plant based diet.

    • @iloveschicken6527 on February 10, 2024 at 1:22 pm

      ​@@blaze1148Facts!

    • @allengaible6436 on February 10, 2024 at 1:36 pm

      Eating meat and eggs provides your body all the necessary nutrients without giving the body inflammation. Also allows your body to sort out metabolic issues like insulin resistance. Try it out and see how your body responds.@@harshjaiswal1634

    • @seattlesix9953 on February 10, 2024 at 1:45 pm

      @@harshjaiswal1634 Dr Anthony Chaffee explains the diet very well. List of benefits has been too numerous for me to say here.

  3. @SP-ql9xz on February 10, 2024 at 1:05 pm

    Plz do more shows about chemotherapy & alternatives dr..
    Thx

  4. @bodegabuds1724 on February 10, 2024 at 1:06 pm

    Finally someone mentions the importance of Salt and Potassium!! 1tsp of salt 1 tsp potassium per 1L of water!

    • @icarnivore on February 10, 2024 at 4:10 pm

      Snake Juice

    • @lyana11_hehehe on February 10, 2024 at 4:38 pm

      ​@@icarnivore👍👍

    • @ritalafleur4417 on February 10, 2024 at 4:59 pm

      Other than electrolyte powder; where can you get potassium to add in water?

    • @forester057 on February 10, 2024 at 5:50 pm

      That’s too much potassium. Dangerous to get too much. Does that not give you the shits? I use a 1/4 tsp of potassium salt every once in a while and it gives me the squirts everytime.

    • @forester057 on February 10, 2024 at 5:52 pm

      @@ritalafleur4417 No salt or Nu salt salt substitute – it’s potassium chloride. Find it near the salt and spices. Like $5 for a shaker. Much cheaper than potassium tablets in the vitamin aisle.

  5. @bodegabuds1724 on February 10, 2024 at 1:07 pm

    Idnk why all these other carnivore diet Doctors never mention Salt and Potassium importance. Thank you Dr.Berg!!!

    • @afisanaa on February 10, 2024 at 1:23 pm

      Dr. Ken Berry does on his YouTube channel

    • @sanekabc on February 10, 2024 at 1:35 pm

      Meat is loaded with potassium. People are more likely to be potassium deficient on a regular diet.

    • @bodegabuds1724 on February 10, 2024 at 1:40 pm

      @@sanekabc 3400 MG is recommended daily dose of potassium.

    • @razzdiamond6447 on February 10, 2024 at 1:48 pm

      ​​@@bodegabuds1724that’s the RDA, but we should shoot for about 4500mg daily between food and supplements

    • @PremVijayVelMani on February 10, 2024 at 1:55 pm

      @@bodegabuds1724 Meat has like 400mg and fish has like 600mg potassium per 100g. On a carnivore diet, you can even get 4700mg potassium from less than 1 kg meat+fish combined. Also milk is very high in potassium (2 glasses ~ 700mg potassium).

  6. @cj548 on February 10, 2024 at 1:09 pm

    Finally, a video about the proper* human diet

  7. @rickowen4410 on February 10, 2024 at 1:20 pm

    4700 mg of potassium? Wow! I thought I was getting enough between my supplement (450 mg) and a good diet. The RDA for men is 3400 I just found out. So 4700 sounds like a challenge to supplement more and ensure my diet is as nutrient dense as possible. Thank you for this informative video!

    • @waldekgresko9225 on February 10, 2024 at 1:36 pm

      it is too much nobody is a cow to eat this amount

    • @PremVijayVelMani on February 10, 2024 at 1:53 pm

      Meat has like 400mg and fish has like 600mg potassium per 100g. On a carnivore diet, you can get 4700mg potassium from less than 1 kg meat+fish combined. Also milk is very high in potassium (2 glasses ~ 700mg potassium).

    • @joseywales7463 on February 10, 2024 at 2:52 pm

      People really eat 2lbs of meat in a day? Grass feed burger is never cheaper than 6.5 dollars per one pound.

    • @sparrowt4082 on February 10, 2024 at 3:58 pm

      ​@@joseywales7463People spend $16 for one meal at McDonalds no days all the time. When it’s worth your health it’s worth it. ❤

    • @HeartLatic on February 10, 2024 at 4:40 pm

      I eat beets but not necessarily the leaves but I am going to definitely start. I ate about a head or half ahead of charred leaves almost every morning as well as an avocado with 2 to 4 eggs and quite often eat yams so this is know

  8. @MarieWilliams027 on February 10, 2024 at 1:44 pm

    Love my salads, veggies and leafy greens and meats seasoned with spices and herbs like thyme, oregano or rosemary. Great content and beautiful thumbnail picture. Thanks, Dr Berg 💕

    • @Drberg on February 10, 2024 at 4:49 pm

      Amazing. Enjoy there 🙂

  9. @hafsaboukari1125 on February 10, 2024 at 2:05 pm

    You’re a good Doctor ! we can undestand you with our little knowledge in English 😅. Tanks very much

    • @Drberg on February 10, 2024 at 3:38 pm

      Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching my videos.

  10. @aprilannwheeler6247 on February 10, 2024 at 2:26 pm

    I started my Dr. Berg addiction when I realized he echoed what my grandma (born 1901) instilled in me waaaay back during Hippie times. Beet greens and liver ‘n onions 3 times a week! And, she told me how to easily grow beet greens from store beets. Miss her😢

    • @Drberg on February 10, 2024 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks for sharing your story here. Wishing you good health!

    • @nolomode14 on February 10, 2024 at 3:10 pm

      What other benefits did your grandma mention regarding “Beet greens and liver ‘n onions 3 times a week!”?

  11. @livincincy4498 on February 10, 2024 at 2:33 pm

    The RDA is based on a diet of 60% of calories from carbohydrates.

    When you go from 300 carbs to less than 30 the RDA’s are no longer in effect.

  12. @mattc825 on February 10, 2024 at 2:35 pm

    I say. This gentleman possesses the ability to distill internet ideas of the common man and internet bro-scientist into a format we have ALL grown to appreciate! 🥰

  13. @victoraninyei6755 on February 10, 2024 at 2:40 pm

    Yes oo! Now I know more about Potassium. Knowledge is power. Thank you doctor 😘

  14. @joey6280 on February 10, 2024 at 3:07 pm

    Thanks a lot, Dr Berg. This topic is often neglected in the carnivore community.

  15. @rebeccaconnor3116 on February 10, 2024 at 3:38 pm

    So thankful you addressed this.

  16. @shawnlewis1918 on February 10, 2024 at 4:03 pm

    Ketovore here….90% carnivore 10% plant based for several months now and doing absolutely magnificent! From what I understand on carnivore is that ruminant 100% grass fed red meat contains ALL vitamins which explains why people thrive on carnivore. Also learned recently that there are 7 “ESSENTIAL” nutrients that are found in animal products that you can NOT get from plant based products….this finally explains why people can reach optimal health on carnivore and NOT on vegan which also tells me that if one can not achieve optimal health on vegan but can on carnivore then keto is just a diet in between, keto you can be pretty healthy because you are getting animal product with your veggies but it’s looking more and more that a diverse microbiome is not as beneficial as believed by some, it’s quite possible that if you are carnivore there is no need for a diversed microbiome for optimal health…..don’t shoot the messenger, I’m just looking at what the evidence has shown on both sides. Love the information Dr. Berg!!! Glad to see you are completely open minded about this and not just in bed with the keto lifestyle!

  17. @gaitreeferguson3012 on February 10, 2024 at 4:03 pm

    Thanks for bringing awareness of all these wonderful information. I love listening to you. Stay blessed.

  18. @joey6280 on February 10, 2024 at 6:31 pm

    Dr Berg is always precise; he always gives the exact number and quantity of every little piece of information he provides. Every single time. That’s one of the many reasons I respect Dr Berg. He’s always clear and makes you understand everything.

  19. @francisluther6115 on February 10, 2024 at 7:25 pm

    I was literally trying to figure this out last night and Boom, Dr. Berg drops this video

  20. @yodaddamilkman8422 on February 10, 2024 at 7:27 pm

    Day 4 of carnivore. Digging it so far. No more cold hands or feet. Exercise is a little rough at the moment while my body adapts.

    Looking forward to the many benefits in the coming months.

    Had a rump steak for breakfast this morning, so good.

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