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The HIDDEN Killer Deadlier than the Plague

2025-10-25 Education
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Dr. Eric Berg DC
Dr. Eric Berg DC
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Identifying Tuberculosis: The Silent Killer and Immune Defense Strategies

Understand why Tuberculosis is the world's deadliest infectious disease and discover how Vitamin D and specific light exposure actively fight its latent infection stage.

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  • TB infects 1 in 4 people globally, often remaining dormant within immune cells.
  • The pathogen actively blocks the Vitamin D receptor, weakening host immunity.
  • Increasing Vitamin D levels and utilizing infrared light exposure can activate key immune defenses against TB.

This overview details the immense scale of Tuberculosis (TB), a highly prevalent and lethal bacterium. It explains TB's unique strategy of hiding inside immune cells and blocking vital nutrient receptors, orienting the reader toward proactive immune system support via Vitamin D and sunlight.

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One in 4 people is infected with this silent killer disease that’s deadlier than the plague. You may even have this infection! Find out about this deadly microbial threat and how to stay healthy so you don’t become the next victim. Discover how the sun and essential nutrients can boost your immune health—watch these next! ▶️ https://youtu.be/rDeLISqGgfs ▶️ https://youtu.be/2ksPzKMJgXs ▶️ https://youtu.be/YuO2FwBrmqY 0:00 Introduction: Infectious disease deadlier than the plague 1:30 Latent infections 2:59 Tuberculosis facts 4:39 Tuberculosis and vitamin D 7:38 Immune system function 8:20 Sun exposure and infrared rays Many people are infected with a disease that’s worse than the plague! The plague killed 200 million people, and in total, this bacterium has killed 1 billion! It’s the world’s deadliest infectious disease and kills more people than HIV and malaria combined. It kills around 1.3 million people each year, yet you don't hear much about it. Latent infections such as herpes, EBV, CMV, HPV, and Hepatitis B and C are able to go in and out of remission. Today, we’re going to talk about the pathogen that gives you tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (TB) doesn’t evade the immune system, it invades it. TB hides inside the macrophage, which is responsible for cleaning up bacteria and infections in the body. TB affects more people in the northern hemisphere away from the equator, and its incidence increases in the winter. Older people or those with type 2 diabetes, HIV, or low vitamin D are at an increased risk of an active TB infection. TB blocks the vitamin D receptor, which lowers your immune function. There was an uptick in TB outbreaks in the 80s when sun phobia was promoted. This campaign significantly reduced vitamin D levels by reducing sun exposure. Before the development of antibiotics, people with tuberculosis would go to sanatoriums for fresh air and sunlight exposure. Cod liver oil was also shown to be beneficial for people with tuberculosis infections. The immune system destroys TB with a compound called cathelicidin, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial that depends on vitamin D. Not only is the sun vital for vitamin D production, but it also exposes you to infrared light. Infrared reverses mitochondrial damage and can increase vitamin D signaling, further protecting you from a TB infection. 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 tuberculosis, the most common infectious disease. I’ll see you in the next video.

Top Comments (10)

@MaryJoles 2025-10-25

My grandmother was diagnosed with TB back in the 1930s. her doctor told her to go live outside. so my grandfather and my grandmother and their children all lived outside for the entire summer. they put up a tent and they cooked outside. they did laundry outside. everything was done outside except sleeping . she lived to be 96

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@katiejo711 2025-10-25

I went to the dermatologist. She tells me to stay inside where sunscreen all over my body and don’t get out in the sun. I just smiled and didn’t say anything. There’s no way that I am going to stay in the house and not go outside in the fresh air in the sun. I believe God made nature and the sunshine for our benefit.

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@eddieo2824 2025-10-25

2016 brain cancer survivor I took 7.5 milligrams of d3 with k2 and had full body sun exposure for one month it was a medicinal change felt throughout my body all while one meal a day and prolonged fasting up to 5 days zero surgar. Thanking all who give life saving information is on the internet. Support your local farmers without the microbes from a sustainable farm there is no health

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@workhardlivefree3818 2025-10-25

The hidden killer worse than the plague would be governments, mega corporations like Blackrock, Bayer/Monsanto, DARPA and Big Pharma

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@theseniorinsights 2025-10-25

It’s wild to think that what saved lives a century ago — fresh air and sunlight — is now treated like a risk factor. We’ve gone from wheeling TB patients outside to warning people not to go out without SPF 100. But sunlight isn’t the enemy; inflammation is. 🌞 The human body evolved with the sun — not against it. The real danger is forgetting that health was once built on simple things: air, movement, real food, and time outdoors. Maybe the future of medicine is actually remembering the past.

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@hilaryjones3227 2025-10-25

In the UK after the War all children got free bottles of cod liver oil. Also in the early 20th century TB patient's beds were wheeled outside, so patients could get fresh air and sunshine. So this knowledge was out there then, I'm sure we all know where that knowledge went.

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@robertlight2007 2025-10-25

I’m old enough to remember that when I was a kid, 90% of residents homes had no air conditioning. Everyone stayed outside because it was cooler than being inside. A time when outdoor kitchens were a luxury and going to an air conditioned theater was a dream.

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@hollyp9811 2025-10-25

I grew up in the 80s. We didn’t put on lotion and we were outside every day running around all day long in the summer and after school during the school year. I think we see more Vit D deficiency related illnesses because kids today wear sunscreen and are not outside as much.

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@Felix-z2r 2025-10-26

Back in 1943, my mother got TB, while in the UK army in India. She was sent to the Himalayan mountains to recover, for two yrs. They removed one lung, the high ,dry altitude,buildup her one lung. She lived till 92.

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@Drberg 2026-01-15

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

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