What 21 Days Without Sugar Does to Your Brain

Dr. Eric Berg DC September 7, 2025
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With over 43,000,000 followers worldwide, Dr. Eric Berg DC spreads the truth about getting healthy and losing weight. Dr. Berg, age 60, specializes in Healthy Keto® and Intermittent Fasting. He is the director of Dr. Berg's Nutritionals and a best-selling Amazon author. His book, The Healthy Keto Plan describes specific strategies on doing the healthy version of the ketogenic diet as well as intermittent fasting. He has conducted over 4800 seminars on health-related topics and trained over 2500 doctors world-wide in his methods. Dr. Berg breaks down confusing complex health topics into easy to understand, usable knowledge. For more information, go to our website at www.drberg.com or call customer service at 703-354-7336. Much of the details of Dr. Berg's program is in his exclusive membership site at: https://www.drberg.com/exclusive-membership By: Dr. Eric Berg 4501 Ford Avenue Alexandria, VA, 22302 703-354-7336

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Sugar doesn’t just expand your waistline—it also causes brain fog and fuels long-term neurological decline. In this video, I’ll share the worrying effects of sugar on the brain and explain how to beat sugar addiction within a few days. Sugar is the most important fuel source: Really? ▶️ https://youtu.be/N_qi8cLJDfg Want to feel the incredible benefits of cutting out sugar? Check out my other videos to see what really happens when you stop eating it! • ▶️ https://youtu.be/WGLgSAwuygo • ▶️ https://youtu.be/Cqk7MOeKAXg • ▶️ https://youtu.be/v6hYXfg_uCQ • ▶️ https://youtu.be/cPyFIvCvh8U • ▶️ https://youtu.be/a4zXbFp3djA • ▶️ https://youtu.be/tpo_Iv4EN98 Why Sugar Is More Harmful Than You Think: ➡️ https://drbrg.co/4ged1lt The Truth About Ultra-Processed Food: ➡️ https://drbrg.co/4mPlzBt 5 Strategies to Cut Ultra-Processed Foods: ➡️ https://drbrg.co/480cS2M 0:00 Introduction: What happens when you stop eating sugar for 21 days? 0:31 Brain improvements after no sugar for 3 weeks 2:11 What happens to the brain if you eat sugar 4:40 Health consequences of sugar-induced vitamin B1 deficiency 12:58 Benefits of quitting sugar for 3 weeks 14:30 Why sugar isn’t the body’s primary fuel source 16:35 How to stop eating sugar 17:17 What happens after not eating sugar I gave up sugar a while ago and wish I had done it even sooner. Before, I dealt with low energy, brain fog, and restless nights. Now I sleep deeply, feel energized, and enjoy clear mental clarity after quitting sugar. Sugar also depletes vitamin B1, critical for optimal brain health, nerve function, and autonomous nervous system regulation. No wonder a high-sugar diet causes fatigue, anxiety, poor focus, and long-term damage to brain health. How quitting sugar affects the brain: • Improved circulation and oxygenation • Increased release of brain-health-promoting proteins • Stable mood control • Deeper and more rejuvenating sleep • Enhanced stress resilience • Lower neuroinflammation Just three weeks without sugar gives your brain a reset, helping reduce cravings and breaking the cycle of sugar addiction. Quitting sugar doesn’t just benefit the brain! It also supports your organs, brightens skin, protects vision, strengthens the heart, promotes metabolic balance, and makes it easier to maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Follow Me On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Drberg/ YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@UCpWhiwlOPxOmwQu5xyjtLDw Keto Recipes: https://www.youtube.com/@drbergketorecipes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/ Spotify Podcast: 🎧 https://drbrg.co/DrBerg-Spotify TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbergofficial X: https://x.com/dr_ericberg 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. #health #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle #intermittentfasting #lowcarb Thanks for watching. I hope this video inspires you to take a break from sugar for at least 21 days. This will help your brain to reset and let you experience the energy, focus, and mental clarity that comes with it.

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