Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast The 6 Early WARNING Signs of Pancreatic Cancer (WHICH HAS THE WORST SURVIVAL RATE)
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Sep 2, 2022 Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers, making early detection crucial. Dr. Berg discusses vague warning signs like unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and abdominal pain. He elaborates on digestive issues such as bloating and greasy stools that may indicate pancreatic problems. The link between insulin resistance and increased cancer risk is emphasized, highlighting the importance of a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting for prevention. Ultimately, correcting insulin levels is deemed essential for reducing the risk of this deadly disease.
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Recognize Digestive Red Flags
- Notice upper abdominal or back pain that increases with eating, plus bloating, nausea, or greasy, foul-smelling stools.
- Get evaluated for pancreatic dysfunction if digestion worsens and stools are loose or oily.
Blocked Ducts Can Cause Self-Digestion
- Pancreatic duct obstruction causes enzymes to back up and digest the pancreas, producing inflammation.
- Thick bile sludge, not just stones, can block ducts and trigger pancreatitis.
Pancreas: Two Glands, One Organ
- The pancreas has endocrine (hormone) and exocrine (enzyme) glands, with most tissue devoted to enzyme production.
- It produces large volumes of enzymes daily to digest carbs, fats, and proteins and neutralize stomach acid.