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Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

I Took Prednisone for Years. Nobody Warned Me.

Oct 17, 2026 · 10m

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Most prednisone side effects aren’t mentioned when you’re prescribed it. Discover the connection between prednisone and cortisol, why it’s commonly used for autoimmune diseases, and what to do after stopping prednisone. 👉 Download Dr. Berg’s Free Daily Health Routine: https://drbrg.co/4sqwoxP Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. 0:00 Prednisone effects on the body 0:49 Adrenal glands and cortisol explained 1:16 Prednisone and cortisol 3:58 Prednisone immune system effects 5:47 Autoimmune disease 6:12 Prednisone side effects 6:47 Prednisone taper information 7:15 HPA axis 7:35 Vitamin D and your immune system 8:04…