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0:00 Introduction: How much protein on keto?
0:54 Keto protein requirements
2:07 How much protein is too much?
2:30 Avoiding confusion when calculating protein requirements
4:32 Dietary fat on keto

In this video, we’re going to talk about protein requirements on a ketogenic diet. First remember to keep your carbs low—between 20 and 50 grams per day or less.

You want to make sure you have enough protein in your diet so that you don’t break down muscle protein for energy. On average, you should consume about 3 to 6 ounces of protein each meal.

Each day, you should consume a minimum of .36 to .7 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Too much protein can strain the liver and kidneys, leading to the development of kidney stones. It can also lead to excess body fat.

When you’re eating the proper amount of protein, you allow your body to tap into your fat reserve for energy.

As you adapt to keto and intermittent fasting, your protein and dietary fat requirements will decrease. Oftentimes, you won’t need more fat than what’s already found in your protein sources.

If you want to maintain your weight or even gain weight, feel free to add more fat to your diet.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
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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