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If You're Waking Up to Pee, It's Not Your Bladder

2026-01-15 Education
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Dr. Eric Berg DC
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Nocturia, or frequent nighttime urination, destroys sleep, which can create a cascade of health issues. Discover how to sleep better and resolve your nighttime urination problems for good by addressing the root cause. 👉 Download the FREE Dr. Berg Daily Routine Checklist here: https://drbrg.co/3LrPGBN How to Stop Drinking Alcohol and Save Your Liver: https://youtu.be/fbQ7jLhBkIQ Watch next to learn how to best support urinary health: ▶️ https://youtu.be/SUPlWpf6vY4 ▶️ https://youtu.be/ElKTOnm2kEw ▶️ https://youtu.be/knY-Foaeqlg 0:00 Why do I wake up to pee at night? 0:27 Sleep disruption pee 1:57 Waking up to pee causes 5:48 Avoiding frequent urination at night 7:05 How to sleep better If you’re dealing with frequent urination at night, the problem is not your bladder. Waking up to pee, even just once, can wreck your sleep and wreak havoc on your health. Some of the consequences of poor sleep are as follows: • Slower metabolism • Increased cortisol • Increased risk of type 2 diabetes • Insulin resistance • Increased risk of high blood pressure • Decreased ability to detoxify the brain • Poor mood, anxiety, and depression • Decreased cognitive function, focus, and memory • Lower testosterone • Feeling tired all day Approximately 1 in 5 men and 1 in 4 women in the U.S. get up at least once or twice to urinate every night, and aging is not the problem! Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) plays a crucial role in preventing excessive urination. A problem with this hormone affects water balance, causing you to produce more urine, especially at night. Too much salt and not enough potassium, blood sugar issues, and insulin resistance all affect ADH and can cause you to produce more urine to eliminate excess salt and sugar. Other factors that affect ADH include: • Caffeine • Sugar/starch • Excess protein • Alcohol Vitamin B1 and magnesium are key nutrients involved with bladder control. If you’re dealing with nighttime urination and only a small volume of urine comes out, suspect a deficiency in one of these nutrients. To sleep better and reduce frequent urination at night, try the following tips: • Avoid alcohol • No fluids 3 hours before bed • Pre-load fluids in the earlier part of the day • Avoid snacks and salty foods before bed • Increase potassium intake early in the day • Reduce caffeine intake • No snacking/reduce carbs and sugar • Avoid large amounts of protein at night • Increase vitamin B1 and magnesium 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 helps you combat nocturia symptoms and finally get a good night’s sleep. I’ll see you in the next video.

Top Comments (10)

@Drberg 2026-01-30

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@a2a918 2026-01-15

Who’s up peeing at 3 am?

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@starkefir57 2026-01-15

How many people love Dr. Berg videos?

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@atlanteum 2026-01-17

Okay... so, as a guy who is regularly up 3-4 times a night - every single night - I put your advice to the test. Started dialing back all food and liquid intakes as early as was practical [unfortunately, I found the video rather late in the day] - went from chugging to sipping water; ate a lighter-than-usual meal; avoided any sugary deserts; no night-cap [sorry, Aberlour] and - God help me - put down the Peet's coffee by 8 pm. Work on a project kept me up until the wee hours, BUT... once I hit the sack, I never once got up to use the bathroom. Not Freakin' Once. I woke up rested 7 hours later, poured coffee & immediately sat down to post this. Proof is in the pudding. I'll give it another shot tonight. THANK YOU, Dr. Berg -

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@hopeysmoke 2026-01-20

The video answer for those that want it is: No alcohol, no fluids, no snacks, no caffeine, no large protein meal - basically don't ingest ANYTHING enjoyable 3 hours before bedtime. That's basically it.

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@bearpaws9170 2026-01-15

My record is 10 times .You have got me down 80 lbs and only 2 times up a night in the past 3 months ,thanks Doc.

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@sdeko3336 2026-01-15

Had to pause the video to go a pee

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@susandavis5776 2026-01-15

I have started taking B1 and magnesium..I take it in the evening. I do not eat carbs anymore either..I do not have to get up at night to pee anymore.

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@SeniorHealthEducation-RVM 2026-01-21

This was honestly eye-opening. I always assumed waking up at night was just “getting older” or a bladder issue, but the way you explained the hormone, fluid redistribution, electrolytes, and blood sugar made so much sense. I really appreciate how you connected sleep to metabolism, mood, brain health, and long-term wellbeing—not just bathroom trips. This felt practical, not fear-based. Simple changes like timing fluids, potassium balance, and cutting late-night snacks are things people can actually do. Thank you for breaking this down so clearly 🙏

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@deb1710 2026-01-15

Five months ago I started with a functional clinic. Changed my eating, got bloodwork done, added supplements for inflamed body and joined a gym. I am 70, obese and have Lipedema. Although the weight loss is going slow, I have noticed other changes in my body. The clinic had me make all these changes and now I no longer have 3am bathroom trip and leaking on the way. Now I know why! This video helps me stay focused to not just focus on weight loss alone, but other changes in my body. I now sleep through the night and make it to the bathroom without leaking. Thank you for all your videos.

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