Dr Bergs Healthy Keto And Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Talk to a Dr. Berg Keto Consultant today and get the help you need on your journey (free consultation). Call 1-540-299-1557 with your questions about Keto, Intermittent Fasting or the use of Dr. Berg products. Consultants are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 9 pm EST. Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 5 pm EST. USA Only. Take the Free Keto Mini-Course: bit.ly/KetoMiniCourse  Intermittent Fasting Basics: bit.ly/DrBergIF  Is keto safe for the thyroid, or will keto damage the thyroid? In this video, that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about. What is the thyroid? The thyroid is in the base of the neck, and it’s controlled by the pituitary. The thyroid makes T4, but T4 is inactive. T4 has to be converted to the active form, which is T3. 80% of the conversion happens through the liver, and 20 % happens through the kidney. How does keto affect thyroid function? When you go on a ketogenic diet, T4 will decrease up to 40%. But let’s look at the big picture. There are no studies out there t