Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The Burning You Feel in Your Feet is NOT a Nerve Problem

Jan 19, 2026
Feeling a burning sensation in your feet? It might be linked to blood vessel damage rather than nerve issues! The real culprit is often years of high blood sugar, causing insulin resistance and poor circulation. Discover how mitochondria produce energy for your nerves and why glycolysis can create toxic byproducts. Dr. Berg suggests benfotiamine as a remedy and emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes instead of just masking symptoms. Plus, learn practical steps to alleviate burning feet for good!
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Circulation, Not Primary Nerve Failure

  • Burning feet (neuropathy) is caused by failing blood vessels that starve nerves of oxygen and nutrients.
  • High blood glucose over decades destroys circulation and causes insulin resistance that prevents nerves from accessing glucose.
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Starved Nerves Despite High Blood Sugar

  • Nerves are fuel-starved despite high blood sugar because of insulin resistance that blocks glucose access.
  • This forces nerves to use glycolysis, producing little ATP and toxic byproducts that irritate nerves.
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Mitochondria vs Glycolysis Damage

  • Mitochondrial energy yields ~32 ATP per glucose, while glycolysis yields only ~2 ATP and toxic byproducts.
  • The switch to glycolysis creates lactic acid and other toxins that irritate and damage nerves over time.
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