2 Diet Changes You Can Make Today to Help Knee Arthritis

Mid-60's man here. Obese, Thanks for your videos. I started watching and doing some of your exercises almost 2 years ago. They help my knees. About a year ago, I got gout. Bad diet. I did intermittent fasting and keto at the same time. Lost weight. Fast. Started with 12/12, then soon went to 16/8. In September, I stopped because of schedule, but started again last month. Yes, the keto sickness is a real thing. But so is the weight loss and the health benefits that result. The weight loss helped my knee pain. Also, I watched your video on kettle bell swings, in which you had a lady help explain.... this was around November I believe. Kettle bell swings are now a regular part of my exercise routine. Because of diet and exercise, a lot from your videos, my knees don't hurt near as much. My blood pressure also came down naturally... it's normal now.

Thirty years obese. Six years ago an orthopedic surgeon said i needed a knee replacement. No medical aid. Started dr E Berg's keto and Intermittend fasting. Stationary bike. Lost twenty seven kilos. No more pain or limping. Covid, i hurt myself on the farm, have an operation and sadly let go picked up twelve kilos. Pain back in knee, to be honest pain in both knees. Noticed when i consume alcohol or starch/sugar my knees are killing me. Started keto and Intermittend fasting again, cutting out nightshade veg. Back to cycling twenty minutes a day. Also a bit on the rebounder for lymph drainage. Lost seven kilos and my depression. Ten years ago i was on antidepressants for ten years, also on goiter pill and a pill to lower my sugar. No pills now, maybe a anti inflammatory once a week if I had to chase the cattle. Thank you for your videos, have been exercising my bumm muscle and to unlock my knee.... A five kilogram of raw rice in a pillow case. Sit down, leg stretched out, heel on another chair. Rice on knee, stretching my hamstring muscles. It takes time but for the second time I'm winning. Love from South Africa.

I'm glad I watched it to the end. I always learn something from Dr David. There is no doubt he cares and no doubt he's committed to learning and helping as much as possible.

Everyone needs to work with their doctor, and find which diet works best for them. And stick with it!

Thanks. Not a fan of the Keto diet because it's very difficult to stick with. I did Atkins years ago, lost weight, but it was difficult. But I now eat anti-inflammatory via avoiding sugar, white flour, ultra processed stuff, and vegetable oils. I eat whole vegetables and fruits, lean meats with sometimes beef, a few whole grains, soy products, and still a little dairy. This has tremendously helped my arthritis inflammation flare-ups. And I have been losing weight for the past year plus while I have followed it. Easy to follow as well.

Absolutely! I fast all the time

Great video! Thank you!

Atkins diet saved my life decades ago before keto was cool. Difficult diet to maintain. I now do fasting. Two meals between 11 and 6. Zero food in between.

Thank you Dr. David!! I have just been reading a book about how eating a ketogenic diet is super good for the brain and can actually reverse Alzimer's. I knew about the sugar arthritis link, so you have confirmed what i knew so now I'm going to get serious about this keto diet that i have been putting off trying. You are my go to source for all of my aches and pains. I love your short "to the point" videos. BTW, I tell everyone that will listen, about your YT channel.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Thank u for video

Dr Mercola has recently changed his approach to nutrition, including his take on keto and intermittent fasting diets. He is increasing the use of carbohydrates in the form of fruits and vegetables and other carbs that he previously had recommended not eating. He is indicated he is actually increased his carbohydrate intake which is quite different from his previous recommendations.

you forgot to mention that ketosis is anti inflammotory and helps with patella femrol syndrome and othetr joints that are inflammed

I will pursue this advice, I do intermittent fasting but maybe I need to look into what foods to eat. I am on a healthy food plan but maybe need to look into the amount of carbohydrates I consume! Thanks for the video.

It goes to show how much people eat when he says he FASTS for 3 hours before going to bed. Nobody who eats as late as 8PM and goes to bed at 11PM for example would describe that as fasting.

I was strict keto for 4 years. I lost 174 pounds and have successfully kept it off for 5 years even though I am now low carb, not keto. I include fruits now in my diet. Unfortunately, i am facing a total knee replacement in a month. Too much weight, too long, along with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome caused too much damage. I was in menopause when on keto. I did not do intermittent fasting, but did a long term 21 day water only fast.

Diet definitely affects my poor knees. I have been fasting like this... Diet limitations are tough but necessary. No dairy, no coffee, getting to no bread, more than one slice is not good, Beef equals ouchy, too. Eggs are good. Egg shell membrane capsule work well as well as liquid joint compound and Move Free. Afternoons, gotta take tylenol...

I am 72 and each year for the last five I do a 21 day water and mineral (Sodium Potassium and Magnesium) fast. I do this twice each year. For me, it is a time to clean out the garbage in my body and regenerate. I use urine strips to test for my body going into ketosis. For me it takes about 3 to 4 days before that fully happens. I also test my glucose levels and once into ketosis that stays about 65 to 70. My hunger is gone and it is smooth sailing. The mineral part is very important since your body does not store them and you will feel pretty bad if you go without.

I couldn't believe that when I was on keto diet my arthritis knee pain was practically nothing. Then I started doing glued exercises and pretty much my knee pain is gone.

Would this diet also help for hip osteoarthritis ?