Dr. Berg Bio

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C.— Health educator and innovator

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C., is a board-certified chiropractor and globally recognized health educator known for his work in nutritional science, natural health, and weight management through the Healthy Keto® diet and intermittent fasting. For over three decades, Dr. Berg has helped people understand how the body works and how to support it with practical strategies for better health.

Educational background and certifications

Dr. Berg earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. He is board-certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and has held licenses in Virginia, California, and Louisiana.

His academic background also includes pre-medical studies at the University of Wisconsin Parkside and X-ray technician training through St. Philip’s College in Texas. He completed advanced postgraduate training at the National-Lincoln School of Postgraduate Education and the Southern California College of Chiropractic.

Academic and clinical education

Doctor of Chiropractic

Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA — 1985–1988

Undergraduate Pre-Medical Studies

University of Wisconsin–Parkside — 1983–1985

Army Reserve, X-ray technician

Ft. Jackson, SC | Ft. Sam Houston, TX | Ft. Riley, KS | St. Phillips College, TX — 1983–1987

Continuing education and specialized training

Extensive postgraduate coursework in B.E.S.T. technique, CRA, NAET, clinical nutrition, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, and other areas.

Licensure & certifications

Virginia Board of Medicine – Chiropractic License #1851  
California Chiropractic License #20123  
Louisiana Chiropractic License #875  
Certificate of Proficiency in Chiropractic Radiography  
Certification in Neuro-Selective Current Perception Threshold Diagnostics (#30166)

Clinical experience and professional practice

For more than 30 years, Dr. Berg maintained a private practice in Alexandria, Virginia, where he worked with over 40,000 patients using natural methods, including nutritional therapy and low-carb dietary strategies. His clients included senior government officials, medical professionals, and individuals from all walks of life.

He also delivered health talks and seminars at key U.S. institutions, including the FBI, the Library of Congress, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Federal Communications Commission.

Professional appointments and affiliations

• Director, The Health & Wellness Center, Alexandria, VA | 1997–present
• Private practice, CA & LA | 1990–1997
• Internships: Sound Chiropractic (WA) & Moll Chiropractic (CA)
• Member, Endocrine Society
• Advisory panel, Health Science Institute  
• Clinical associate, Clinical Electromedical Research Academy (CERA)  
• Honorary member, Price–Pottenger Nutrition Foundation  
• Member, International Academy of Chiropractic Occupational Health Consultants  
• Member, American Association for Health Freedom 

Teaching Experience

Associate Professor – Community Health Division (Nutrition) 
Howard University, Washington, D.C. — Jan–June 2005

Seminar leadership and government outreach

Conducted over 4950 health seminars and educational workshops for patients, healthcare practitioners, and government agencies, including: FCC, FBI, NIH, NSF, DOJ, DOT, DOE, Department of the Interior, and the Library of Congress

Public health education and global reach

After stepping away from clinical practice, Dr. Berg shifted his focus to public health education. He served as an associate professor at Howard University and began producing online content to make complex health topics easier to understand.

Since launching his YouTube channel in 2008, Dr. Berg has published more than 6000 educational videos on topics such as insulin resistance, liver health, fasting, and fat metabolism. His content, translated into multiple languages, now reaches more than 48 million subscribers and receives over 480 million views per month.

Publications

Dr. Berg has authored several books, including:

• The 7 Principles of Fat Burning  
• Healthy Hormones, Healthy Life  
• Dr. Berg’s Body Shape Diets  
• Change Your Environments

Digital education

• Over 5700 health and nutrition videos  
• YouTube channels with 48,000,000+ subscribers (in multiple languages)  

Media features and interviews

Featured on: FOX & Friends, CBS Channel 9, Woman’s World, New Beauty, Men’s Exercise, and multiple national radio outlets.

Recognitions and awards

Received proclamations from the Mayor of Shreveport, the Governor of Louisiana, and national awards for public health education.

Research and scientific publications

Dr. Berg has participated in research and co-authored scientific publications exploring metabolism, ketone utilization, and metabolic pathways involved in cancer biology. His published work has focused particularly on ketolysis and the roles of enzymes such as SCOT/OXCT1 in cellular metabolism and tumor growth.

His research contributions include collaborative studies, reviews, and hypothesis-driven papers examining how fasting, ketogenic metabolism, amino acids, and metabolic regulation may influence cancer cell metabolism.

Research participation

Participant in chiropractic outcomes research, RAND Corporation | 1993

Published research

• Abolhassani, R.; Berg, E.; Tenenbaum, G.; Israël, M., Inhibition of SCOT and Ketolysis Decreases Tumor Growth and Inflammation in the Lewis Cancer Model | JJ Oncology and Clinical Research, 2022
  • Demonstrated in a mouse Lewis cancer model that inhibiting the ketolytic enzyme SCOT using acetohydroxamic acid (AHA) slows tumor growth and reduces NF‑κB–mediated inflammation.  

• Israël, M.; Berg, E.; Tenenbaum, G., Cancer Metabolism: Fasting Reset, the Keto-Paradox and Drugs for Undoing | Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023, 12(4), 1589 
  • Comprehensive review exploring ketone metabolism in cancer—focusing on SCOT and ACAT1—and proposing metabolic strategies such as fasting and enzyme inhibition. 

• Berg, E.; Tenenbaum, G.; Israël, M., Unraveling the Cancer Metabolism: Fasting Reset, Ketogenic Diet, and Therapeutic Strategies | Journal of Cancer Research Reviews & Reports, 2023, 5(2) 
  • Explores SCOT/ACAT1 dependency, ketone metabolism, and novel inhibitors like karrikins and vitamin C.  

• Israël, M.; Berg, E.; Tenenbaum, G., Branched Chain Amino Acid Ketones, or Ketolysis of Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Support Lipogenesis and Tumour Growth | British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, 2024, 11(4), 69–75 
  • Highlights tumor reliance on BHB and BCAA for lipogenesis via ketolysis.

• Berg, E.; Tenenbaum, G.; Israël, M., Two Antisense Non-Coding RNAs Regulate Their Sense Gene mRNAs: OXCT1–SCOT for Ketolysis and FGF-14 as an Anti-Proliferation Factor in Cancer | British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, 2025, 12(3)
  • Identifies novel antisense RNAs regulating metabolic enzymes relevant to cancer growth.  

• Berg, E.; Tenenbaum, G.; Israël, M., Frataxin—An Anti-Tumor Protein That Activates Oxidative Metabolism at the Expense of Ketolysis: Regulation of SCOT-OXCT1 | British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, 2024, 11(1) 
  • Discusses frataxin’s role in promoting oxidative metabolism and suppressing ketolysis in tumors.

Learn more about Dr. Berg and how it all began

Dr. Berg’s journey started with a personal health crisis and a search for real solutions. What began in a small clinic grew into a global movement grounded in science, simplicity, and self-empowerment. Every movement starts with a story. This is how ours began.

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Dr. Berg’s best-selling books

The Healthy Keto Plan

Dr. Berg’s comprehensive guide to combining nutrient-dense foods with intermittent fasting. This best-selling book outlines the core of the Healthy Keto® method, designed to support fat-burning, energy, and long-term wellness.

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The 7 Principles of Fat Burning

This foundational book introduced Dr. Berg’s approach to natural weight loss by focusing on getting healthy first. Originally released as The New Body Type Guide, it helped establish his method as a practical, results-based alternative to traditional dieting.

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What we do

Nutritional supplements and health products

Crafted with clean ingredients, Dr. Berg’s supplements are formulated to support specific health goals—from energy and sleep to digestion and weight management.

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Free educational videos and tools

With over 6,000 videos and 30 million subscribers, Dr. Berg’s YouTube content covers everything from metabolism and hormones to liver health, fasting, and more.

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Ongoing research and innovation

We’re constantly studying the link between nutrient density, soil health, and wellness—to fuel the next generation of health tools.

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Community support and programs

From coaching certifications to in-depth programs, our resources help individuals and professionals deepen their understanding of holistic health.

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