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The #1 Most Dangerous Carb in the World

2025-11-02 Education
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Dr. Eric Berg DC
Dr. Eric Berg DC
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Unmasking Industrial Starch: The World’s Most Dangerous Hidden Carbohydrate

Discover the hidden carbohydrate that spikes blood sugar more aggressively than refined sugar, even though it is often marketed as "zero sugar." Learn why avoiding industrial starches is critical for reversing insulin resistance, preventing fatty liver, and protecting your heart.

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  • Industrial starch acts like rapidly absorbed sugar, driving metabolic disease yet remaining hidden on many nutrition labels.
  • Combining starches with seed oils under heat generates a compounded toxic soup that severely damages physical tissues.
  • This refined filler is a significant contributor to Type 2 diabetes, chronic inflammation, and brain health complications like Alzheimer’s plaquing.

This guide details why highly refined industrial starches (such as modified food starch or maltodextrin) pose a severe, often unrecognized health risk. Understand the processing chemicals involved and the staggering amounts the average person consumes annually.

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You could be consuming the world’s most dangerous carbohydrate without even realizing it. This hidden carb spikes your blood sugar, even more than actual sugar. Find out about the #1 most dangerous carb in this video. Learn more about foods and ingredients to avoid—watch these videos next: ▶️ https://youtu.be/Bb5rVAT748M ▶️ https://youtu.be/qfrbKZSRhsI ▶️ https://youtu.be/lPpec_wVRa4 Download the FREE Dr. Berg Junk Food Meter App here: https://drbrg.co/47yjEuW Apple Download: https://drbrg.co/4oiEiq7 Android Download: https://drbrg.co/4hyqxRm 0:00 Introduction: The #1 most dangerous carb in the world 1:58 What is the worst carbohydrate? 2:20 What is starch? 5:20 Refined carbohydrates and chronic disease 6:08 Hidden sugar foods 8:31 Food vs. ultra-processed foods It’s no secret that ultra-processed carbs can take a serious toll on your health. Consuming this dangerous carbohydrate can have the following side effects: •Development of type 2 diabetes and a fatty liver •Insulin resistance •Visceral fat •Feeds pathogens in the gut •Inflammation •Increased LDL cholesterol Products containing this ingredient can be marketed as zero sugar, even though it quickly turns to sugar in the blood. It’s incredibly cheap, at about 20 cents per pound, and has no health benefits. It’s used as a filler, and the average person consumes between 60 and 250 pounds per year. You can find this ingredient in gluten-free foods, baby formulas, baked goods, and other refined foods. Surprisingly, many athletes also consume this product. The carb we’re talking about is industrial starch, such as modified food starch, corn starch, and maltodextrin. Starch is a string of glucose molecules. When a starch is modified in a lab, its bonds become very weak and fragile, causing it to turn into sugar very quickly in the body. Industrial starches are processed with chemicals such as sodium trimetaphosphate, vinyl acetate, bleach, and octenyl succinic anhydride. These chemicals are considered GRAS (generally recognized as safe), but they are self-regulated. Industrial starches are directly responsible for the complications associated with type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, brain plaquing, and fibrosis of the liver. People rarely consume starch alone. Most junk foods are composed of starches, seed oils, and sugar. Consuming starch with seed oils is a deadly combination! Hidden sugars are also consumed in much higher quantities than actual sugar. Food is defined as “that which is eaten to sustain life, to promote the growth and repair of tissues.” By this definition, starch is not food! Download the FREE ultra-processed food toolkit here: https://drbrg.co/3L9McDz Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Follow Me On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Drberg/ YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@UCpWhiwlOPxOmwQu5xyjtLDw Keto Recipes: https://www.youtube.com/@drbergketorecipes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/ Spotify Podcast: 🎧 https://drbrg.co/DrBerg-Spotify TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbergofficial X: https://x.com/dr_ericberg Disclaimer: 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, 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. #health #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle #intermittentfasting #lowcarb Thanks for watching. I hope this increases your awareness of the dangers of starch and hidden sugars. I’ll see you in the next video.

Top Comments (10)

@StanDupp6371 2025-11-02

Don't eat any foods invented in the last 100 years and you will never have a problem.

6.1k 401 replies
@alexlamuraglia3615 2025-11-02

They are killing us and we're paying for it😢

3.4k 110 replies
@TheWoodStroker 2025-11-02

A giant cigarette manufacturer (Phillip Morris) buys a giant food manufacturer (Kraft), WHAT could go wrong?

3.1k 88 replies
@markp5241 2025-11-02

Corruption out of control

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@EremitaCrepusculi 2025-11-02

Interesting how all processed foods that were developed over the last century are conveniently killing everyone. Let's just say it's not a coincidence.

970 39 replies
@SoundAdvice90 2025-11-10

I'm 72. I’m leaving this comment here so that every time someone likes it, it will remind me to come back! Thank you so much!

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@rayvac7743 2025-11-02

This should have been taught in schools, but of course, you would be healthy . They don't want that.

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@wigsandfluff5729 2025-11-09

I get burnout and exhaustion from learning about all the foods I can’t eat..

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@Lunabell80 2025-11-08

Eat real food, not processed food.

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