Dr. Eric Berg DC · 2026-07-24 · Eric Berg (host), Steve, Jeff, Kathy Everett
The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - July 24, 2026
50 research-tied claims examined: 3 contradicted 8 overstated 7 context 26 supported 6 unverified
6 No source found (not proven false)
Low cholesterol levels are associated with increased health risks following a U-shaped mortality curve similar to high cholesterol.
"It's just as many as high cholesterol as like a U curve. So, think about our bodies make cholesterol. Why? For these things called cell membranes, right? To keep everything working." (said at 0:18:57)
No published record matching the claim that low cholesterol levels are associated with increased health risks following a U-shaped mortality curve similar to high cholesterol was located; this does not prove the claim false.
The tolerable upper intake level for selenium in adults is 400 micrograms per day.
"The upper dosage of selenium is 400 micrograms, not milligrams. So it's like under a half of a milligram." (said at 0:31:12)
No published record matching the claim that the tolerable upper intake level for selenium in adults is 400 micrograms per day was located; this does not prove the claim false.
Magnesium blocks calcium oxalate kidney stone formation and has 100 times greater binding affinity.
"Magnesium will uh substitute from the calcium to block the calcium oxalate stones. Right off the bat, it has 100 times more affinity." (said at 0:50:28)
No published record matching the claim that magnesium has a 100 times higher binding affinity than calcium for oxalate to block calcium oxalate kidney stone formation was located; this does not prove the claim false.
Dental plaque crystallization leading to tartar formation can occur within 8 to 12 hours.
"The crystals can develop within 8 to 12 hours, okay? So if you brush your teeth once a day, it's not enough to keep the biofilms from building up and the crystals from building up." (said at 1:00:28)
No published record matching the claim that dental plaque crystallization leading to tartar formation occurs within 8 to 12 hours was located; this does not prove the claim false.
The human dietary requirement for potassium is 4,700 milligrams per day.
"if you go to the store and you buy a potassium supplement, it's rare that you could find something over 99 milligrams per tablet, yet we need 4,700 milligrams." (said at 0:45:27)
No published record matching the claim that the human dietary requirement for potassium is 4,700 milligrams per day was located; this does not prove the claim false.
Approximately 90 percent of the human population is infected with herpes viruses.
"I think what is it, 90% of the population has herpes viruses." (said at 0:53:36)
No published record matching the claim that approximately 90 percent of the human population is infected with herpes viruses was located; this does not prove the claim false.
Unverified means no publication matching the claim was located; it does not prove the claim false. Spotted an error? See the corrections policy - disputes from the people quoted are prioritized.