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The #1 Most Ignored Superfood in the World (Surprising)

2025-08-21 Education
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Dr. Eric Berg DC
Dr. Eric Berg DC
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Uncovering the Truth: Real Snake Oil vs. Modern Health Scams

Learn what historic snake oil truly contained and how modern pharmaceutical giants mirror the original scams in transparency and liability.

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  • True snake oil, derived from specific Chinese water snakes, provides potent anti-inflammatory benefits due to high EPA concentrations.
  • Historical fraudsters like Clark Stanley gave all natural remedies a poor reputation by selling products that lacked the necessary ingredients.
  • Modern Big Pharma parallels historical deception by exaggerating drug benefits, minimizing side effects, and using unproven theories in marketing.

This overview explores the dual history of snake oil: the fraudulent sales tactics of the 1800s and the undeniable therapeutic power of genuine oil derived from Chinese water snakes, highlighting its abundant EPA content.

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What is snake oil? Is it the most ignored superfood, or just another health scam? In this video, we’ll uncover the truth about snake oil and find out which health scams you should be on the lookout for. 0:00 Introduction: The snake oil salesman 2:42 Health scams 4:20 Psychiatric diagnoses and medications 7:00 The benefits of snake oil Discover more natural remedies that actually work with this FREE resource: https://drbrg.co/45YXRgb Learn more about the dangers of seed oils here: https://drbrg.co/47CwIRm These ingredients are marketed as good, but should be avoided: https://drbrg.co/4fPG7au When people think of snake oil, they often think of the snake oil salesman. In the 1800s, people would sell “snake oil” for pain, arthritis, and digestive issues, and developed a bad reputation for peddling products that were fraudulent or didn’t actually work. Clark Stanley is one of the most well-known sellers of snake oil for arthritis. The government tested his snake oil, and it was found that it didn’t contain any snake oil at all. This gave other natural remedies a bad reputation. Real snake oil was shipped from China, where railroad workers used it for arthritis. It was derived from a specific type of Chinese water snake. Health scams like those of the snake oil salesmen of the past seem to still be going on! Big Pharma has been involved in numerous criminal fraud cases, resulting in 100 billion dollar settlements! Many drugs are considered safe and effective, but are suddenly found to be dangerous. The benefits of drugs are exaggerated, and the side effects are minimized. In some cases, as with vaccines, Big Pharma is not liable for harm or negative side effects. So it seems, Big Pharma is the new snake oil salesman! Real snake oil is one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA. EPA can change pro-inflammatory factors into anti-inflammatory factors. Snake oil benefits include the following: •Potent anti-inflammatory properties •Natural anti-depressant •Decreases risk of heart attack by 25% •Decreases risk of fibrosis •Increases insulin sensitivity •Decreases risk of autoimmunity •Decreases tumors Snake oil can also be used topically! 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 about snake oil facts and myths. I’ll see you in the next video.

Top Comments (10)

@donrundy3767 2025-08-21

🎯 I told myself that I will not sit in a wheelchair for any reason only in the hospital etc. My health was very bad I couldn't hardly walk without a walker or 2 walking cane. This started after heart surgery 1998 and last until 2021 my legs were swallow, others health problems with my legs, ankle and feet especially gout pain. Later on sciatica came along from sitting, blood clots. I've had been getting B12 shots every 2 weeks and taking B12 vitamins each day I remember the sweet taste of the Vitamin. But after finding Dr Eric Berg YouTube channel I focused on the weight problem first because I was right about 410lbs to 450 lbs in about 5 to 6 weeks my legs were feeling good from doing keto diet but I wasn't doing the fasting right because I was drinking tea with stevia and lemon water also. Long story short keto fasting diet got me down 216 lbs and I am walking, my health is very good and beautiful I've do sometimes get up to get the morning sunshine and a good tear in my eyes feeling very blessed by God for everything

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@Studio_243 2025-08-21

For the countless people benefiting from Dr. Berg's advice, he deserves a Nobel Prize nomination.

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@justinj3897 2025-08-21

Corporate greed over human need

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@evangelinepapadopoulos3930 2025-08-21

As a music teacher, I would see hundreds of students every year. Initially, I was included in meetings to discuss behavior issues. I spoke against putting kids on drugs and instead to consider diet, sleep, exercise and home life. I was laughed at, ridiculed and blown off as just a music teacher. They turned kids into zombies. I was no longer included in meetings. That generation is now in their 20s. I got my cdl in 2007. I had to walk away from the Insanity.

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@vinaykumar-tu5nr 2025-08-21

I like when Dr.Berg explains over a whiteboard to explain things ❤

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@UnitedWeStand2020 2025-08-21

It ALL boils down to, GREED AND EVIL walk hand in hand. I'm glad more people are finally seeing THE TRUTH.

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@petervan7372 2025-08-21

so many snake oil CEOs in the high tech companies

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@learndailytd 2025-08-22

This is a reminder that healing often starts with what we put on our plate. Food truly is medicine!

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@Resoxin 2025-08-21

So where's a good source of snake oil?

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@Drberg 2026-01-19

Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements.

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