9 Foods with Scientific Merit to Help You Live Longer

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Timestamps ⏱
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - MCT Oil
1:28 - Kale
2:24 - Blackberries
3:19 - Meat
5:22 - Grass-Finished Meat Delivered to Your Doorstep
6:05 - Goji Berries
6:35 - Lime
7:12 - Chicory Root
8:09 - Pectin
8:41 - Milk Protein Isolate

[@mcmehlen]

Was hoping bourbon was on the list :/

[@getlost3346]

My grandmother lasted to the age of 97, ever since 60 was sipping Rakia, Eastern European moonshine.

[@guyinpajamapants6892]

Lol

[@wraymcclamma4707]

Self experimentation is in order

[@mcmehlen]

@@getlost3346 Funny how that works. Everything on occasion! My Grandpa was the same way and was very healthy til his passing at 94. Cheers!

[@wraymcclamma4707]

@MASSAGE-ThomasDeLauer oh I bet you do! Your girl said the same thing last night

[@Usdt.trader]

1. MCT oil 2. Kale 3. Blackberries 4. Meat 5. Goji berries 6. Lime 7. Chicory root 8. Pectin 9. Milk protein isolate

[@philippewinston2740]

Big Thanks for this summing up I have a question : please if anyone reads this comment *do help* me ! There are *2* super foods I simply *gag* whenever they land in my mouth : they taste so disgusting that I've already tried to *encapsulate* them and swallow in one wild gulp ! ..... very impractical !! HOW do you do , you Superhumans to swallow ..... *MCT oil* and *LIVER* ????? THANX FOR ANY TIPS

[@priestesslucy3299]

Fairlife gives me massive diarrhea, but literally no other dairy product does...

[@terryevp4084]

Many Thanks.

[@nicholascanada3123]

​@@philippewinston2740put mct oil in something else food or drink, grass fed liver only cut up and swallow whole pieces raw like a pill or get powder

[@Jamie0175]

@@priestesslucy3299 It's not just you. I dont know why but it tore me up.

[@dawnelder9046]

Butter is full of things needed for bone health. I had degenerative bone disease in my right foot. Started in my early 40s. When I first switched to the human health 1950s British diet in the prologue of Good Calories I craved butter. Ate about a pound a week for months. And as I was no longer starving myself on lowvfat, high fiber non foods and the weight was coming off, I ate all I wanted. Then one day I was walking downstairs and realized that my foot no longer hurt. Forbyears every step had been painful. Just part of life. The massive cravings were gone by then. I was suppose to be in a wheelchair by age 57. Almost 67 now and I can hop on that foot. While my instinct told me it was the butter, it was not until years latter I understood that butter if full of things needed for bone health.

[@MrGarymola]

The low-fat diet was a lie from hell....there are many healthy fats we should be eating....I didn't really need to lose weight maybe 5-10 lbs but about 8 yrs ago when I started eating more healthy fats I started losing weight & now I have to eat like a horse to maintain my weight.

[@darrenwalshe8513]

Butyrate ❤

[@carolejean63]

Great video I’m 61 this year I feel and look years younger because of diet and exercise and good skincare with sunscreen and such.

[@davidgreene8608]

Green tea and black coffee should be on this list. And omega 3’s

[@philippewinston2740]

"Buyer BEWARE" Omega 3 are very fragile complex molecules They get oxydised by smoking , canning and even by simple exposure to air ....

[@jtcouch]

Consider the source with green tea

[@fisho2620]

source with tea ? tomato or BBQ?@@jtcouch

[@MisterHowzat]

​@@fisho2620 Yo, "source" not "sauce" 🤦

[@MisterHowzat]

​@@jtcouch Can't go much wrong with Japan.

[@Step-dp6ll]

Kale cooked in the oven till its crisp with a bit of salt is amazing!

[@the40yogamer]

quick and to the point always following and updating us on the science thx

[@shirleygriffin7672]

Thanks for sharing

[@mybourbonjourney]

This was very interesting! Appreciate the advise 🙏

[@kristinerendulic5501]

I gave my husband 1 tsp. MTC oil and it is as though he woke up after a long hibernation. (He's 85) I owe you one, Thomas!! ( I don't have the Telegram app.)

[@tylerreamer8292]

Thanks for informing 👍

[@dr.richardfrost]

I am 76 and I have been using Bulletproof MCT oil for a few years now. David Asprey the CEO of Bulletproof also recommended butcherbox, which I have been a member foe 3 years now. Really appreciate this and other of your videos. Rock on!

[@kristinerendulic5501]

Vit K2 MK-7 taken with a calcium rich meal insures good bone density.

[@kristinerendulic5501]

@@Ashlyn-qg5tt Eating beef with a calcium source is not beneficial. The Ca inhibits the absorption of the zinc in beef.

[@1230naze]

Tom you’re the man

[@peggykey5570]

Am 72 woman and love whey protein with spinach, half banana, half cup frozen berries, 1T chia ice and water❤

[@northernsurvivalbackcountr4986]

Stay healthy sister

[@lanetteehrhardt1225]

Try adding a half a cup of kefir instead of the water 😋

[@nreed7718]

I love me a good whey protein smoothie, too.

[@SF-ow5ru]

Thanks Thomas and great content. Personally I think the focus should be emphasized on the quality of living rather than longevity. Having said that I guess the two are interrelated.

[@LaciRae]

maintaining optimum health (to increase longevity) goes hand in hand with quality of life.

[@SF-ow5ru]

​@@LaciRaeyes I agree, I think that clarification was missing in what I wrote earlier.

[@arlenespivak7222]

Pasture raised meat, wild caught fish (hopefully from non-polluted water/regions) add to the list.

[@MonsieurLabbe]

Roasted kale chips are amazing

[@lanetteehrhardt1225]

How do you store them???

[@emergentform1188]

Love it.

[@ladyheathermackay]

I love your channel. I'm 61. I intuitively know all the foods you recommended to eat. Kale not my fav. I do best when I eat ketovore, once in a while grains. Right now I have about 40ish pounds to release back to the universe. If I lose it I may find it lol. Thank you for your work.

[@MrGarymola]

Instead of salads I make smoothies in a blender with kale, broccoli, celery, carrots, 1/2 lemon, 1/2 an orange, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, salt & sweeten with stevia plus a liquid of choice.....you won't taste the kale at all & the fruit, spices & sweetener balance out the vegies very nice....it's super healthy & tastes great!....with all those ingredients you will have to put a fair amount of spice & sweetener but just experiment.

[@ladyheathermackay]

@@MrGarymola I'd sauta my kale in bacon fat with mushrooms like lions mane I get from my neighbors farm and add bacon.

[@MrQuadcity]

The key takeaways from Thomas DeLauer's video on "9 Foods with Scientific Merit to Help You Live Longer" focus on the importance of incorporating specific foods into your diet after the age of 50 to support longevity and improve health outcomes. These foods, chosen based on scientific research (including both human and rodent studies), offer various benefits, particularly in areas of cognitive function, inflammation reduction, and overall health maintenance. Here's a concise overview of the main points: 1. **MCT Oil**: Beneficial for cognitive health and ketone formation, suggesting potential to mitigate cognitive decline. 2. **Kale**: Offers anti-inflammatory properties, especially when cooked, which can help manage age-related inflammation. 3. **Blackberries**: High in anthocyanins, supporting brain health and improving memory and motor functions. 4. **Meat**: Associated with increased life expectancy, emphasizing the importance of protein intake for muscle maintenance and overall health in older adults. 5. **Goji Berries**: Have liver protective effects and can influence blood pressure positively, though their high sugar content calls for moderate consumption. 6. **Lime**: A rich, bioavailable source of vitamin C, crucial for cardiovascular health by preventing LDL oxidation. 7. **Chicory Root**: High in inulin, a fiber that supports weight management, reduces cravings, and improves metabolic health markers. 8. **Pectin**: An anti-inflammatory fiber found in certain fruits, beneficial for gut health and inflammation control. 9. **Milk Protein Isolate**: Might offer better benefits for older individuals due to its balanced amino acid profile and sustained protein release, supporting muscle health.

[@kristencobb230]

Thanks!

[@RLeeErmy]

Thanks for another awesome video! Still Loving the nut butters from Thrive Market. I believe they are still on sale. Just a comment and a like for the algorithm!

[@contrarian717]

Me too, happy to take my chances on nutbutters

[@bethk8149]

Gogi berries are a nightshade for those who are allergic to nightshades but didn't know gogi berries are in that group.

[@SilverFan21k]

For the longevity algorithm ❤

[@MondaysChild307]

Could you do a video/ segment on how to best incorporate MCT oil into your life and diet???

[@jacklonghearse9821]

Do a video on the long-term and short-term effects of nicotine consumption on the body and aging, and how to counter-act it as well as how to easily kick it

[@nreed7718]

Nicotine is a longevity compound. The problem is in the delivery, especially smoking. Nicotine patches are a safe way to get this amazing compound.

[@jacklonghearse9821]

@@nreed7718 is it? Hmm

[@blahizake]

If you’re getting old, it’s quite obvious that you need to eat foods high in and possibly supplement leucine, choline, creatine, taurine, cysteine, and glycine. Everything else downstream, like antioxidant status, is an afterthought.

[@Jon--Jones]

What? Lol Are you serious...

[@blahizake]

@@Jon--Jones Serious as a heart attack.

[@Jon--Jones]

@@blahizake you should be highly focused on oxidation and inflammation. They are one of the top 2 contributors for aging, cancer, and diseases. They make everything else spiral out of control faster. You should check out some of the recently new studies on this subject..

[@blahizake]

@@Jon--Jones High glycine and cysteine will play a role in oxidation and inflammation, check out some of the studies on this. If you’re deficient in certain amino acids as an old person, good luck with your oxidation and inflammation status. If you’re withering away, who cares if your inflammation is higher than others? You’re dead soon anyway.

[@08turboSS]

​@@Jon--JonesLook at the kind of studies. Studies are uselss unless theyre coving all bases of anaylasis and over two decades long and make sure they dont come from Harvard, or any Ivy school they all push propag for profit.

[@AlistairClive-vz4dh]

Would definitely add in medicinal mushrooms- cant see myself having milk intended for a calf

[@dianadeejarvis7074]

Surprised at the mention of limes. I rarely see them mentioned in this type of video.

[@phoenixgirl11]

I think is because of the vitamin c in general. Anything that contains vitamin c will work.

[@broderguy]

Would suggest adjusting those association studies for HDI (wealth/education/healthcare index)

[@spudbono5747]

I'm pretty impressed that rats can swim for 2 hours. Those frigging things are indestructible.

[@scuzi423]

I noticed Milk protein isolate is on the list, can you give a good example of one Thomas . I noticed the pic of the video I see Fairlife whole milk .. is that a good one ?

[@khamen723]

I’m 54, it’s 10:30 at night. I’m about to cook 4 eggs in butter with capers and some chopped meat

[@patrickmcmahon9156]

In this video's thumbnail, Fairlife milk and KerryGold Irish butter was shown, was hoping to have heard info about these two in the video.

[@deborahvaughan9388]

Excessive Dental issues are the reason a lot of older people do not eat as much meat

[@cinnamonparsley6384]

That's why Jesus made toothpicks

[@helenahandkart1857]

Mince meat is often better, & easier for people with poor teeth.

[@Buckshot1776]

Ground Beef grass fed easier to chew🙏🥩

[@Bruce_Wayne35]

I'd like to see a study comparing cooked whole eggs with whey protein and casein protein.

[@Bruce_Wayne35]

@MASSAGE-ThomasDeLauer I don't swing that way. 🤮

[@berrybestfarmer9614]

Thumbs up.

[@helenahandkart1857]

There ya go, even inflammatory bacteria hate kale!😂

[@sandman9390]

😂😅

[@mariacolon3326]

Any recommendations on milk protein isolate brand?

[@cs9742]

Great

[@advex4428]

Maybe a study comparing long term results in humans comparing coconut oil with mct oil, and comparing milk protein isolate with yogurt and/or kefir would be veeery interesting.

[@gennaroscotti3289]

Radicchio is highest in inulin

[@Soldiertilthedirt]

I appreciate your videos, Thomas. That being said, Mct oil initiates chaos in my intestines. Any way around that?

[@pimacanyon6208]

great vid. some surprises there. I wonder about using Virgin Coconut oil instead of MCT oil, whether that would give a similar benefit.

[@Hippy2021]

Yes it is. Don't buy fancy stuffs that are costly and not sure about quality and efficacy. I drink coconut water from the fruit and eat the pulp. It's full of MCT. Can buy at Costco 2.99 each that lasts 2 days. Or you can use coconut oil at Costco for a good deal, organic unrefined unfiltered, shredded dried coconut at traders Joe's is equally good and inexpensive, organic and unpasteurized. These are good sources of MCT

[@pimacanyon6208]

@@Hippy2021 thanks. I prefer to take a product that is less refined, closer to the whole food source, when the less refined product will give the same results (or better) as the more refined one.

[@trollmcclure1884]

There was a study. Even coconut oil failed to produce significantly more ketones than sunflower oil. There's only 9% of MCT in CO. MCT turns into ketones even if you dont limit carbs.@@Hippy2021

[@healthhollow7218]

I’m Leary of using MCT oil. I was on keto for 2 years but have been on OMAD for a while now and don’t cut out carbs anymore. I wonder if using MCT oil during my fast wouldn’t just add useless calories. If it’s going to be beneficial to my fasting window then I would be willing to drink it, but I’m just not completely clear on it yet and can’t add something that would change where I’m at. I am In maintenance right now and definitely don’t want to go backwards.

[@tiz6549]

I am surprised you didn't mention broccoli/sulforaphane. It's been talked about a lot as a super food for turning on the nrf2 switch in our cellular structures. Rhonda Patrick an others have discussed this extensively about it's powerful effects on our bodies!!!

[@arejay1965]

Should I use milk instead of water for my whey protein shake?

[@trollmcclure1884]

It's 1,3 or 6 grams per kilogram of bodyweight of MCT!

[@eugenesteenhuisen4065]

I thought I would give MCT oil a try and had some in my coffee one morning before my morning walk. Big mistake. I was halfway down the road and had to get back to bathroom and barely made it. It had a serious laxative effect. I was following the guidelines on start up dose. Now I am too scared to use it. Any suggestions on how to overcome this issue?

[@Hippy2021]

Use it after eating a meal

[@dennisward43]

Try halving the dose and staying near the toilet for an hour. It may even be that your problem was a one-off.

[@lanetteehrhardt1225]

I started with half a teaspoon for a week, and then I went to a teaspoon the next week...

[@nreed7718]

Full fat goat and sheep milk products, like cheese and yogurt, have most of their fats as caprylic or caproleic acids, which are medium chain triglycerides. I think it's better to get MCT's from food sources, to avoid the GI issues you allude to.

[@chrissyf5045]

I’m severely allergic to nightshades, so no Goji berries for me! Nightshades cause severe acid reflux and vomiting for me.

[@Precaria]

Milk protein would make sense as to not drink the full milk with complete carb content? Do you think it makes sense if already taking a few grams of calostrum? And how about just drinking a cup of kefir? Considering one would not find hard to exceed 2g of protein per kg of body weight with food only.

[@CarbageMan]

I've been squeezing fresh lime juice into my iced tea for a long time now. Regarding the chicory study, I don't think comparing anything to a maltodextrin placebo for health is a valid comparison, as the maltodextrin is obviously detrimental. As for meat, the emphasis on lean meat is unnecessary, because we need essential fatty acids too. We're pretty sure now that the saturated fat BS is just that, and the fat in meat isn't close to being all saturated-especially in wild / 100% grass fed.

[@ClassicHipHopMC]

Butter?

[@ssuburbia]

Woah! Didnt u previously say that eggplant is useless? Or was it zucchini?

[@mattnieri1202]

*Protein isolates have MSG*

[@BillSklodowski]

Hmmm... interesting! I'm OK with kale... can I make a smoothie out of it, or does it need to be cooked? Also, I'm looking for "milk protein" products... Trouble is, they all show whey or casein "milk" products. Do you have a brand you can recommend for "milk" protein only? Thanks...

[@kathystorer8831]

If your watching oxalates cooked kale is relatively low.

[@Bruce_Wayne35]

Kale is disgusting. I prefer spinach or beet greens or collard greens, stir-fried in bacon fat. Hell, I'd eat my own head if it was stir-fried in bacon fat./ 😹

[@franciscachesca]

There is so much scientific research done about a plant-based diet is good for anti and even reverse aging. I will stick to that. I was already Vegan because I don't want to support animal cruelty. But there are numerous health benefits for as well a Vegan as a plant-based lifestyle.

[@ShaneMacrawly]

The hard thing is to get calcium, certain vitamins, and be able to get enough protein. The main issue is majority of people who do vegan mix fat and carbs and say that it is healthy fats, and a lot justify eating copious amounts of fruit sugar. Unless doing heavy cardio, sugar really doesn’t need to be consumed that much, this is shown in athletes. Plant based may have health benefits, but it’s so hard to get everything you need, and you have to worry about toxins in soil, heavy metals, and other forms of anti nutrients. Unless you are eating heavy fermented vegan proteins, that have also chelation properties, it’s difficult. There are no complete sources of protein, just amino acids. Also, buying certain vegan foods are not sustainable and may not be in the best effort for animal welfare. Avocados, almonds, and many other things are grown for us and take away from animal habitat. I had to stop it personally because I figured my health was more important for my family and future generations, to develop health issues and have to rely on them later in life. Or not be able to walk my daughter down the isle, or not see my grandkids graduate. Doesn’t seem worth it. Also not sure if most people and/OR vegans are worried too much consuming snacks all day.. Oreos, potato chips, pringles.. just a few examples of bags and cans that are made for our consumption, that if the trash ends up outside can harm animals just as easily. Not saying that vegan foods are bad, just saying it’s hard and without complete protein mixed in the body it has a difficult time.

[@Freeyourdollar]

While strange to think about lab grown meat is here and will be on all the shelves soon. So you can enjoy a steak with no worries about animal cruelty. :0

[@elenapalau2964]

Question: Some doctors recommend avoiding eating meat if you have high cholesterol and over the age of 60. Yet a lot of health and fitness professionals recommend eating meat to get enough adequate protein and better health. I'm confused? What is the right answer? Is it better not to eat meat if you have high cholesterol?

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

Low cholesterol is associated with higher all cause mortality. No proven link between dietary cholesterol intake and cholesterol levels. Yes, eat meat.

[@dennisward43]

Maybe stick to lean, unprocessed, grass-fed meat and eat in moderation.

[@elenapalau2964]

Thank you for your response. It was very helpful.

[@MrGarymola]

Mainstream medicine for the most part has very little training on up-dated nutrition data...holistic doctors & nutritionists who don't cling to the old school, outdated narratives are who you pay attention to.

[@janedough6575]

You need cholesterol for your brain and hormones.

[@maplin007]

Carnivore diet lowers inflammation without all the others foods that are not or should not be available all year round.

[@marcopolo9622]

My pet rat: don’t even think about it

[@darryljones9385]

How go you prepare chicory root?

[@PatB415]

Chicory Root prepared as aTea; add roots to brewing Coffee for a rich taste; buy DandyBlend powder which includes it to be taken as a tea or added to coffee. Delicious!

[@sonnyh9774]

other animals avoid kale.... for good reason, so avoid inflammatory foods and you won't need anti inflammatory foods to counter it

[@radge138]

Kale makes me want to die young 🤔🤠

[@sandman9390]

😂😅

[@emcinc9654]

Is there any brand of MCT oil that you recommend

[@lanetteehrhardt1225]

Costco has one that's put out by sports research. It's non-GMO and organic 👍. I've seen Thomas use this one...

[@emcinc9654]

@@lanetteehrhardt1225 that was the brand I was using. I switched to another brand just because I got a little more for a little less money. I’m going back to the sports research brand since this new one bothers my stomach

[@pete9688]

I use Bulletproof. Most sub brands have olive oil mixed in … this is pure.

[@sonnyh9774]

Doritos didn't make the list.... bummer

[@Happywarrior100]

I get sick when I eat kale. Is there another green that gives the same result?

[@berrybestfarmer9614]

Not exactly. Try combining with romaine to lessen the effect.

[@08turboSS]

Milk no-go. Sugar and man made chem in it. Kifer better or if on a farm do your own thing.

[@dagoelius]

THE bighgest problem with Goji berries is the source. Most brands import from China from farms using polluted water and toxic farming practices.

[@em.the.awful.waffle]

Are oats gonna kill me? I tried to be low carb & grain free for a year and it just didn't work out. I'm eating grains again, but no gluten, just whole oats and quinoa. I cook them in water and with quality protein and fats. So are oats/grains actually bad for me? When I eat them I'm energized and satisfied for hours, but I have been listening to keto/carnivore zealots in the past year so I'm afraid this will be bad for me in the long term. Also I'd like to add I'm 20, not very active but I am slowly starting to excercise more

[@tonyperez7907]

MCT & Creatine gives me the Runs 😢😢😢😢 I read that eating too much meat after 40 is not recommended??? True??

[@JohnnyRocketone]

Chicory root or maltodextrin!!! Hello!! One has a glycemic index of 105!!! BAD STUDY!!!!

[@eac-guy7272]

Well by this list I'll surely die early.

[@samsung40_media87]

lemon vs lime?

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

You put the lime in the coconut, you drink ‘em both together.

[@chargermopar]

I eat 2-4 pounds of meat daily. Let's see how long I can live!

[@darrenfenton9280]

No oil with a shelf ..... Except ghee, coconut , lard , tallow.

[@ouroborosbond7412]

So leafy greens, fruit, meat and milk? Sounds like traditional food before the obesity epidemic.

[@markemdee7311]

Goji berries come from China !

[@joellenlevitre2590]

I feel AWFUL every time I consume any powdered protein-type things, especially Milk Protein Isolate. I'm okay if I use some Kefir (make my own with A2 powder) every day though.

[@Mediagix]

Roots are bad because of defense chemicals. So no Chicory root. This is badly presented as yes Inulin which is contained therein MAY be beneficial, but the study didn't say on chicory root...

[@scottheitmanmarinesurvey3557]

I would rather die of inflamation than eat kale

[@JohnnyRocketone]

Nope. Not eating Kale or milk protein.

[@HyerLearning]

Most on your list is ok ... but I would never eat kale (again) ... sorry our human digestive system is not designed to break that down. Period. Fermented veggies are the only thing in that category I eat now. Thanks for the science.

[@ericfallabel9201]

Ah yes, I look forward to adding 6 grams of MCT oil per kilogram of body weight to my daily diet, which would be about a pound of MCT oil per day. 4200 extra calories per day sure seems worth the hypothetical increases in memory from a study on rodents.

[@ericfallabel9201]

The good news is that Amazon has MCT oil on sale right now. Time to stock up, since I can buy a years' supply of 6g/kg/day for a bit less than $6000

[@annaschonberger1525]

A young supermuscular guy telling over 50s what to eat based on rat tests, nice! I take only meat from this list, thank you so much 😊

[@dennisward43]

The thing about emerging, theoretical claims, such as relying on rodents for the benefits of MCT oil, etc is that in 12 months time we could find Thomas headlining with 'We were wrong about MCT oil'). MCT may even be bad for you because of some micro-substance in it that we did not know of before or some unconsidered reaction in a part of the body. So why take the risk when there are so many other fairly well proven good things we can consume?

[@MrGarymola]

MCT oils are not new at all & have been researched for decades with good results....you can get them in other ways too such as unrefined coconut oil & many more....this type of saturated fat is very healthy in moderation contrary to outdated dietary claims.

[@dennisward43]

@@MrGarymola Yes I know MCT oil is not new but my point was the recent claiming of benefifs without sufficient evidence and relying on rodent studies. Thanks for the reply.

[@MrGarymola]

@@dennisward43....I don't get where you come up with "recent claims of benefits" when coconut oil & other foods with MCT have been studied for a very long time & the benefits are well documented....one famous nutritional scientist has said that the term saturated fat simply means a stable fat & has been unfairly maligned for many decades....outdated food narratives have been replaced by the fact that healthy fats are vital.

[@dennisward43]

@@MrGarymola I'm not against fats. Never have been. Far better than carbs, especially those high in sugars like most ultra-processed foods, grains, potatoes and other foods high on the glycemic index. But I do consider saturated fats to be risky if eaten in excess. I eat either eggs, meat, salmon or prawns every day and often avocados. I just don't believe all the hype about health claims no matter where they come from. The biggest reason is everyone is different and foods that may be good for some may be bad for others. The science of nutrition is in its infancy and there is so much we do not know about it. There is a lot of theory and guesswork surrounding it. The twaddle often once widely spoken about the benefits of low-fat foods is proof of what I am saying.

[@harrisonclark4382]

Preamble lol

[@johnsavage4786]

Unfortunately I am Carnivour , 77 years of age and never been healthier

[@Bvsterrrrrrrrr]

Another marketing BS!!😂

[@j.r.kizziar9493]

W

[@McCarthy1776]

Surprised to see you promote a heavily processed food.

[@neilgunns8391]

This comment might sound insane, but if you find my other comment it will make more sense. I think you should find the best veterinarian you can and sit down and go over animal diseases and diets. A vet would be a great source of info on what animals should and should not eat. You’d be better able to analyze studies on animals. I do realize most are rodent studies. Just a thought. 👍

[@ric615palm4]

You mean raw kale isn’t any good.. Please don’t tell me e that..

[@McCarthy1776]

Fair life? I mean I drink it but I'm surprised you're saying it's healthy. It has so much preservatives that it won't go bad in a car in the summer heat for days at a time. I'd say avoid it when you're older or you'll likely get cancer

[@emm.5082]

Abusing innocent animals to lengthen human life itself is so evil

[@neilgunns8391]

I’m gonna give you an expert opinion on why rodent studies are probably not the greatest thing to go on I have bred all kinds of rodents and other critters. Snakes eat them in case you’re wondering. 😆 If I run out of rodent food and feed dog food, they will be more likely to develop tumors. More protein. I have seen all kinds of different animals that have been given the wrong diet and developed all kinds of ailments. Too much protein to certain iguanas and it will cause all kinds of problems. Wrong diet to a monitor lizard that wants fat and protein… same thing. Some tortoises do great with eating meat…. Some will develop health problems. Fatty liver etc… Having said all this. I believe that unfortunately only studies that are done with chimps or some other monkey/ape can truly be something you could probably bet would be the same in humans. Just my two cents from years of experience with critters. We are not critters. 😆

[@raphaeloliveira4987]

What you think would be the best diet for cats so they can live healthy without developing tumors? Any idea?

[@neilgunns8391]

Sorry, not a cat expert. I was just about to add to my comment that I do realize we are not reptiles. We are mammals, but I’m sure if you feed a lion a zebras diet they’re not gonna do well. 🤔 Reptile expert in case you’re wondering, with a ton of experience with those smelly rodents. 😆

[@JeanineLaMonica_fem]

I feed my cat baked organic chicken with organs and a can of sardines all blended@@raphaeloliveira4987

[@scottslomka240]

High fiber

[@phoenixgirl11]

The thing with these researchers and studies is that they are done on rats. We are not rats and our bodies and the way our bodies function is totally different from rats. It will be nice if these studies were done in humans. Don’t get me wrong. All the nutritional suggestions are excellent and very healthy but again. Our makeup is different from rodents.

[@Amospully]

No way w kale not buying it

[@billsayer1]

Would you start pushing the meat! The best studies overwhelmingly have determined the less meet, the longer you live everything else being equal! The very top Longevity scientists none of them eat meat! It’s the KZbin influencers who get paid to promote meat say it’s good for you!

[@janedough6575]

I hope more people stop eating meat, maybe the price will come down 😊

[@Haik0]

"placebo with maltodextrin" you've got to be kidding me with that study 🤣 One of the worst offenders in modern day processed food industry and it is used for placebo against the group that consumes Chicory root? How is it not a red flag Mr. Thomas?