Find out what triggers colon polyps and colon cancer, and learn how to support a healthy colon.
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0:00 Introduction: Colon polyps and colon cancer
0:20 Colon polyps explained
1:50 Understanding cancer
2:42 What causes polyps and colon cancer?
7:18 Does red meat cause cancer?
8:40 Colon polyp and colon cancer prevention
12:27 Learn more about cancer!
Let’s talk about colon polyps and colon cancer. Many people think they will get colon cancer if they have a polyp, but that’s not true.
The most common type of polyp is a tubular adenoma, and the majority of the time, it’s benign, meaning it’s not cancerous. While polyps can become cancerous, many types of colon polyps have a very low risk of turning into cancer.
Cancer is the dysfunction of the mitochondria inside of your cells. Cancer cells can live forever and keep reproducing. Another unique thing about cancer cells is that they love sugar. This is one reason why a low-carb diet is so important.
The main triggers of colon polyps and colon cancer are diet-related. Foods that cause inflammation are especially harmful because cancer spreads into areas of inflammation.
However, other things can trigger colon polyps and colon cancer, such as:
• Certain viruses
• H. pylori
• Smoking
• Air pollution
• Alcohol
• Obesity
• Stress
• Environmental toxins
• Dysbiosis (an altered microbiome)
• Charred meat and meat combined with sugar
• Certain genetic factors
Ways to support your body and help protect against colon polyps and colon cancer:
1. Consume cruciferous vegetables, cruciferous microgreens, or cruciferous sprouts
2. Do fasting
3. Exercise
4. Take probiotics and consume probiotic foods
5. Take vitamin D
6. Consume garlic
7. Go on the Healthy Keto® diet or a carnivore diet if you have colon inflammation
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, 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, and 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 helps increase your awareness of the top triggers of colon polyps and colon cancer. I’ll see you in the next video.
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65 responses to “Are Colon Polyps Really Cancer?”
AWESOME!!! I just had a colonoscopy yesterday. One small polyp, according to the doctor. I look forward to hearing what they say post analysis. Now I have a starting frame of reference to guide my personal research so that I can, hopefully, have a meaningful dialogue with my doctors concerning their findings.
I had my first colonoscopy at 47 and a single polyp was found and was pre cancerous.. I had to have another 2 years later nothing Thankfully now doctor says every 5 years but I will still go every 2.. Thanks Dr Berg for your informative videos.
@Janice Jacome thank you. I actually haven’t felt right since the procedure and it’s been four months. I might just do as you suggest. The doc had first said six months for another procedure and then changed it to five years.
@Janice Jacome Try this one: “Six ways to get screened that are safer than colon…” or “The tragic risks of a colon…” Please understand that I’ve never had and I will never have a colon… in my life. My beloved aunt died thanks to this exam. She was doing very well before it.
@Janice Jacome You said it all!
I had 3 removed 6 years ago. So far, so good now.
@Janice Jacome
Grammy might have been too years ago? I don’t understand what you’re talking about unless maybe you thought maybe her grandmother was also allergic to the generic drink they make people drink for the prep🤔.
I feel bad her grandma passed so young. And I don’t trust doctors anymore especially with all they’ve put me through.
I wouldn’t wish on ANYONE the h e double toothpick they’ve put me through!!!
Breaking it down, showing us different ways to take care of ourselves, to prevent colon cancer. Thank you Dr. Berg we love you! ❤
I know sad that I get more information on medical care here then my own medical doctors and I have good medical insurance; however blessed that I can listen, get the information and follow up with my doctors. Always wonder what others do that are not so fortunate? At least they/we have Dr. Berg, however all doctors should have the same information or at least referral you to one that can assist you like he is doing.
@Michelle Carter absolutely true dear friend. We are fortunate to hear the different options Dr. Berg shares with us on a daily. ❤✝️🌹
A true servant who expects nothing in return? May G-D keep you safely under the shadow of HIS wing, healthy, wealthy and wise! SHALOM Dr Berg!
@Jacqueline Bourque that was beautiful sister. ❤✝️🌅🌹
Dr Berg, I tried your technique to stop multiple bathroom trips overnight that I learned from you yesterday; IT WORKED! I only woke up one time last night instead of 3 or4 times. I hope that record continues. Thank you.
Dr Berg thank you for enlightening about dangers of inflammation in the gut. Does high IgE value that is histamine levels in the blood test cause inflammation in the body specifically the digestive system. High IgE levels were detected after the covid lockdown in 2020 so I am not sure what’s the trigger. My colon is always having some issue with pain, flatulence and/or consistency of poop. The doctor thinks it could ibs or colitis, perhaps related to the histamine but would need further tests. Since you are recommending a carnivore diet to heal the colon, my own experience is having eggs triggers allergy like symptoms and itchy skin, also having carnivore meals couple of days in a row upsets the stomach. Not sure what can be done to lower inflammation in the colon without triggering allergy symptoms.
Really good questions I wish someone could answer this!
Ginger tea helps a lot with ibs pain. Go to an asian grocer. There are unsweetened ones. Nice with black tea. Actually chai tea also contains ginger.
See a naturopath or holistic doctor. A regular doctor will only give you drugs.
I know I’m probably going to sound like I’m obsessed with turmeric 😅 but I think it can be added to these natural remedies too. Thanks for the info Dr Berg 🌸
I love turmeric to Sabrina hope you have a blessed weekend ❤🌹✝️
@Yankee 🌹 Rose You too. Thank you 😊
@Oleta Payne I don’t drink, but yes we do use all the other foods you’ve mentioned in the comment in my household
@Oleta Payne what curcumin supplements are the best?
@Yankee 🌹 Rose what curcumin supplements are the best? Thanks!
I had a virtual CT colonoscopy and a 6mm (¼”) polyp was found. They made an appointment to remove it but I chose to leave it alone. I’m now in my second year on the carnivore diet and so far have had no symptoms from this polyp. Also 20 years of rheumatoid arthritis has gone completely!
Martin, you should. get a colonoscopy to check your colon anyway. You can then see if your polyp is gone as you hope, or get it snipped out if it is still there and have it biopsied. They routinely do this during the procedure if they find a polyp without causing any symptoms or spread. It is not major or even separate surgery like I think you are imagining, unless you have the wrong kind of polyp and let it stay, and you might not have any symptoms until things are bad. Please get checked.
@Lucy Strider I had one 2 years ago!
@David McMahon He backs up everything he says with several scientific articles.
@Martin Louden I had one 3 years ago, should have had one 12 months later, that was postponed, and when they finally got around to the next one at the 3 year stage, an area had turned into Cancer that was beyond the scope to remove via Colonoscopy. Had I had one at 12 months, or 24 months, then it was highly likely that it could have been taken out via Colonoscopy, before it got too far. On this basis, you’d be wise to get another one ASAP, and try to catch it before the window to take it out the easy way closes. Miss that, and if within the next 12 months it is found to have turned, then it’s a race to have very major surgery, before it spreads to blood stream, Lymph Nodes and beyond. Either of which you may not survive. By all means disregard this but, at least from my recent direct experience, the potential risk needed to be amplified, because it might just save your life. However, if you wish to wing it, that’s of course your choice, as it should be.
@Keith Harrison thanks for the advice Keith. I’m happy with my decision.
I’m 40 and I’ve had 3 colonoscopies. The last two found none thankfully but when I was 36 my first colonoscopy found 3 polyps. It’s sad to think that our healthcare system only covers the majority of this procedure when someone is 50+. If I would’ve waited til that age I would’ve had 14+ year old polyps inside me. If you have blood in your stool or aren’t passing regular shaped turds you best get checked out. The procedure is so easy, the hardest part is the preparation (24 hr. fast).
How did you manage to afford those 3? Especially considering the insurance not covering it due to your age?
@tall32guy I utilize an HSA (pre-tax contribution) and put in almost $100 a WEEK so it accumulated quickly. If your primary care doctor is well informed they will make the necessary referrals so your medical coverage can’t deny covering it’s portion of whatever is being done. Using an HSA might make your paycheck smaller but when you get those medical bills you won’t feel the impacts of the out-of-pocket costs.
This is true. I’m a pathologist and I can see that some people get polyps (adenomatous polyps, hyperplastic polyps) repeatedly. It’s the Villous / tubulovillous adenomas and tubular adenomas with high grade dysplasia that carry the most risk. If there is adenocarcinoma within a polyp, then that just means that the abnormal cells have now invaded and are officially cancer (even though it may still be confined to the polyp).
@Shrusti Das Mahapatra It depends on different things. He has to discuss that with his Gastroenterologist.
@Lori Reed obviously you’re doing ok but I think I would have regular colonospy.
@Lisa Culton Can an adenocarcinoma in the colon be diagnosed from a CT scan with no contrast?
@Stacy I don’t know.
Hello Mam Liza is there any chance that a Biopsy test get mistake result? My biopsy result last year reading was well differentiated Adenocarcinoma my surgeon removed 17lymph nodes together with a mass removed in my ascending colon during my operation but unfortunately the Pathologist was only able to read 4lymph nodes all negative results.
That’s a lot of info, but I appreciate it. As a person diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I noticed a huge difference in my gut problems when I went carnivore for a week. I was only able to do it that long though… I mostly eat carnivore now, but it’s hard since my wife is vegan and it’s expensive to buy good meat. Increasing vitamin D helped too.
You have an interesting household with opposite eating habits. I know when one is vegan, they need two amino acids they don’t get, but maybe your wife knows about all of that. I think if one is a carnivore, just be aware of something I didn’t learn about until recently: I tried carnivore for a month to reset my digestive system, but too much fat in my diet caused me to see yellow when I eliminated. I was discouraged but found out recently why, it’s because I had too much bile. I learned this from good ol Dr. Berg. I think that caused me to have less good microbes in my gut and it lowered my immune system. I ended up now having a hyperactive thyroid. It’s an autoimmune disease, and I want everyone to know about this so they can prevent having such a miserable thyroid problem.
You are making things so clear and taking all the mystery out of health care so we can feel less like victims and how to take responsibility thanks Dr Berg
Well said.
I’ve been very disciplined on my Keto diet I began on January 3rd. Prior to that I had a osteoarthritis relapse that left me unable to walk for months. So I gained about 15-20lbs (don’t actually know because I don’t weigh—I use my clothes as indicators) and it was extremely uncomfortable 😣
It’s amazing actually because I’ve become ultra aware of what’s going into my mouth lol and it’s very gratifying for me to have taken control over what I eat and not letting ANYONE disparage and make fun of me and my different food choices ❤
I’m doing so well and feel so much better.
Thanks Dr Berg – good health to you and Karen 👍
@alan hopkins and yes I should have said thank you 🙏🏼 you’re a good reminder!
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I was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in October of 2022. I started the keto diet and fasting that November, as well as a slew of supplements that Dr. Berg has talked about and in two months, along with 4 chemo treatments, I have dropped my CEA number from 1300 to 125 as of last week (Jan 2023). Food, diet, and lifestyle are so important – so far I am bucking all the trends the doctors expected with my diagnosis. Im doing so well, I have stopped chemo for the time being. I’m still on the journey of healing, but the outlook is now much much better.
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Brilliant! ✨🌟✨
non of this is natural, idc what people say we are being — fill it in…
@Tim Bathras Good for you. I wish you full healing on your journey.❤
Another very informative video. 👍
Dr. Berg, can you produce a video for those who have many issues simultaneously of skin problems; nightly acid reflux vapor; IBS; gout; fatty-liver; low and high bile, and adrenal fatigue, where the application of solutions can be a confusing spiderweb of what foods and supplements to consume, in the context of priority? What would be the highest to the lowest priorities, along with timing of the approaches, so that one approach isn’t undermining other approaches? It seems at times I’ll apply a recommendation only to realize that what I just applied may have circumvented what I applied an hour or several hours ago or I may be highly focused on low stomach acid but may not realize that having another condition that seems unrelated is actually causing the low stomach acid. Thank you, Dr. Berg!
I totally understand. I suggest researching Dr. Berg’s YouTube videos on these issues, as he has created thousands of videos so people can educate themselves and get to the root of the issue. You can also tune into Dr. Berg’s live show on Friday at 11am EST on his channel where you can call in. Here’s the link: https://www.drberg.com/blog/ericbergs-live-show
Love how you explain such complex topics in minutes. Cancer is fundamentally a genetic disease resulting from the random accumulation of mutations over time. This happens no matter what and is part of our biological clock. Certain chemicals or environmental factors and yes dietary factors contribute to carcinogenesis. So lifestyle and inflammation (intestinal flora) do work to help keep your epigenome healthy and normal. Think of epigenetics as rewiring your metabolism by changing gene regulation patterns. At the end of the day, healthy lifestyle matters.
Actually it’s becoming known more and more that it’s a metabolic disease. Otto Warburg was right
Not exactly… It is fundamentally psychosomatic. Then diet and environment play roles too.
Dr. Berg can you do a video on the “normal range” of test results back 10 or 20 years ago versus present day “normal ranges” for metabolic tests results?
Hello. We will add this to our video suggestion list. Thanks.
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Dr. Berg, thank you so much for this video. I can’t tell you how much this information has helped me. I just love you and appreciate what you are doing for the good of humanity!
No problem. Happy to know this video helped you. Stay safe and healthy.
As always, Dr. Berg, you always amaze us with the information you bring us. Let us use this powerful information wisely. Happy health to everyone.
That’s nothing. Happy to help you all. Happy health!
I grow micro greens in my small place and have never been healthier! It’s one of the best ways to truly take care of yourself because you are growing it and know the true source. This is my favorite channel, not only do I get an education but I follow keto and believe in taking charge of my own health so thank you Dr. Berg! In a day age where everything is upside down this is one place that makes sense! Humbled, honored and grateful. Tammy
My mother died of colon cancer in 1985 at the age of 47. It had already spread to her liver when they found it. I wondered for years how that could happen. But I remember that she never really did much intentional exercise, like walking etc. lived under constant stress, never drank or smoked, but almost daily ate a piece of lunch meat as a snack. I’m sure there were many factors to this that I will never know, but I walk whenever possible, eat grass fed meat and dairy, uncured meats,etc. I have more work to do,and these videos are so informative! Big Thank you for all of your time and effort!
Sorry you lost your mom. I lost mine to colon cancer in 1986. She was 48. I was 14 at the time. I hope you had a great life otherwise.