Was I Wrong About The Carnivore Diet? - Doctor Reacts

[@Zaaxun]

I can honestly say every single one of my health problems went completely away on carnivore diet. Bad heartburn, indigestion, bloating, gas, headaches, chronic knee and back pain, fatigue, brain fog. All gone after 3 months of carnivore, ten times more energy and mental clarity. It's nearly miraculous.

[@SPDATA1]

I agree 👍💯.

[@jimmckay2337]

I have the exact same story.

[@MysteryGirlSmith]

You couldn’t pay me enough to return to salads/wild greens I LOVED, along with making and eating specialty pastries. I’ll make them, but won’t taste or consume. Oh, the irony.

[@markp4451]

Same here.

[@michaelbond4609]

Me too

[@strokin3s]

Dr. Westman, you don’t need click bait titles, your fans will come view your videos based on the facts and knowledge you share.

[@bahba9247]

I agree. I don't like the AI photos of him either. Still love him tho. ❤

[@Billy97ify]

Yes, but maybe expands the channel, which would be good.

[@shynebull]

He’s not trying to reach us that know of him and his practices.

[@gwb8445]

67 year old man here. 99.9% carnivore (I drink coffee & tea and use spices). Lost 200 lbs over last five years. When people see me now they often can't believe I didn't have weight loss surgery. Usually, I just tell them I stopped eating junk foods - which is the truth!😮

[@bismarck3005]

Sir, you the real MVP!

[@philais]

Yes. Me too. In my 3rd year at 68. Lost from 210 to 170. Off all med's but baby aspirin. KETO was too hard with too many choices. Carnivore is easy. Steak and Eggs baby!

[@janealan2142]

I listen to at least one of Dave Mac's interviews every day to keep me motivated and involved in the carnivore community. I'm a 75 year old female who doesn't get out much. Dave Mac's podcasts keep me connected to like minded folks. Enjoy your channel. Greetings from Toronto, Ontario 🇨🇦

[@johnnafarrell3336]

Greetings From Beaumont Alberta😊

[@fiona4731]

Good on you! Regards from Taranaki, New Zealand

[@altobalk]

Dr. Westmen is the one of the OGs. Thanks for everything! 2 years into it and I'm maintaining a 70 pound weight loss and thriving. I did have a cheat day (xmas day) which is rare for me and I paid for it. Inflammation and gastrointestinal distress quickly followed. Now i remember why I made the change. If you are thinking about making the change, DO IT, you won't regret it.

[@janiemiller825]

Any issues like constipation 💩 Hard at first to adjust etc? Thx 😊

[@OaktownGirl]

​​@@janiemiller825 In my experience, the best chance of success and navigating through issues that are common to newbie carnivores is to join a dedicated carnivore support group, like Steak and Butter Gang or Dr. Anthony Chaffee's group. Just because carnivore is simple doesn't mean it's an easy transition for everybody, and there's no shame in getting extra support right out of the gate to dramatically increase your odds of long term success. I'm currently at 13 + months carnivore with no cheating and no white-knuckling after a lifetime of food struggles and yo-yo dieting. Plus, I got rid of 3 daily asthma medications in 2 months. 🥳

[@ArRilea]

Constipation can happen if you don't eat enough fat. Eat the amount of fat equal to a stick of butter and constipation will not be a problem

[@derekhines1078]

⁠@@janiemiller825you’ll go less on carnivore because the body is actually absorbing and using what you’re eating. It’s called “waste” for a reason. So going less is not the same as constipation.

[@healingwithcarnivore3770]

eating carnivore for almost 3 yrs, i had a stroke 2yrs ago but i kept doing strict carnivore no cheating and feeling good but have lost some right sided movements but i feel so good and i'm sure the stroke was from eating 60 yrs of carbos and a lot of food. i am now sprinting and lifting heavy weights and feeling better overall. thanks for your videos they help...

[@thinkforyourself3422]

Did you take the jabs over the last 3 years ?

[@healingwithcarnivore3770]

oh yeah esp. after the stroke they are still waiting for another.. oh well if it happens i feel so much better in all respects, so let it beeeee. thanks for everything

[@TheGreatonejah]

What is frustrating is that there are several people around me with different issues. I try to tell them go on carnivore, but they look at me like I’m telling them to jump off a cliff. I’m on the carnivore 98% of the times and most of my issues are gone and they see this and still refuse. So o tell them keep doing what you doing and keep being sick, but I stop giving them any advice . I feel like they wasting my time

[@sueherbst1442]

I have fibromyalgia...not on pain meds for it anymore carnavore 8 months

[@eric1richards]

I totally feel that pain you have. I watch all the people I love, eating terrible foods, drinking, and not exercising. When I suggest a 2 week trial of carnivore or keto, they stare at me like I suggested they "jump off a cliff". I don't get this cognitive dissonance.

[@fiona4731]

It’s so hard to see loved ones suffering when you know this WOE will help them. But if you talk they don’t/can’t hear you. You have to wait for them to come to you if and when they are ready.

[@philais]

I am 68 and on 3rd year of Carnivore and in my 68 years, NO ONE has ever taken my advice.😆 So should I even try? Don't get me wrong, when I had my recovery from carbs to carnivore I was telling everyone and the retort was, aren't you worried about your heart and cancer eating all that meat and fat? Geeeze.

[@TheGreatonejah]

@ I don’t even try to convince them. I just keep doing my own thing and they keep saying how am looking way better. Am 50 and playing soccer with teenagers and guys in their 20s .

[@pointshealthcoaching8474]

The thing i find most tragic is that most ppl continue to perceive keto / carnivore to be "extreme". In reality, the Standard American Diet is the truly extreme diet - based on faulty & poor quality evidence that is responsible directly for so many chronic diseases. This is the tragedy.

[@hoangling4344]

Very true. The average American diet is extreme, not the carnivore way of eating. I have been two years carnivore and feel great. Lost 60 pounds, lowered blood pressure, no more aches, pains, bloating, cramps. I look and feel twenty years younger. I hardly ever think about food. I marvel at how much people obsess about food.

[@tjan3938]

This is my story. I was a working fitness model and was a former bodybuilding competitor. I went to the best sports dietitian in the southern hemisphere. I ate oatmeal, egg whites, green beans, broccoli, sweet potatoes and tons of chicken breasts. I had a reaction to that. I am never had bad skin and started getting excema next to my nose per the dermatologist. Gave me an ointment and it went away but it looked like I had Rosacea. Then I got brain fog, migraines and always had the worst allergies on the planet even as a kid. I had allergy shots for as long as I can remember. My lifelong general practitioner diagnosed me as a type one diabetic and dramatically altered my life. Trying to get insulin right and using glyberide it made me gain crazy weight. I have always been around 118 pounds. I gained 50 pounds in less than 3 months. I was still working out and eating healthy. I got up to 190 when he told me he made a mistake I was never diabetic at all. To stop taking insulin immediately and typed a letter saying he made a grave error and takes responsibility fully. I lost respect for the medical establishment at that time. I could not sue him since he did not damage my liver, heart or pancreas. I was pissed off. I started eating nothing but organic foods. I wanted nothing processed or chemicals at all. Still eating my fitness diet still got very ill. My allergies got worse, worse migraines, mitral valve prolapse, endometriosis stage 4 and they wanted to remove my uterus, sores on my face, brain fog. I learned that I am celiac, allergic to all grains, allergic to nuts and seeds, allergic to seed oils, and allergic to most vegetables and some fruits. I started eating nothing but beef, butter, bacon and eggs over 14 years ago and reversed all my health conditions. I can have raw dairy when I can find it. My sores were celiac sores. I am now 107 pounds and I have never been healthier. I still lift heavy weights and build muscle and I will never change my diet.

[@chargermopar]

Love Dave mac's channel and was happy to be his first interview!

[@carnivorehippie8071]

Anyone who watches Dave even a little knows this story, but it's well worth repeating. Dave's stroke happened many years ago and it was a hemorrhagic stroke which can happen to anyone in any state of health.

[@vickimartin7601]

Dave Mac (no carb life) is one of my favorites. 💜😃👍

[@mymetaboliclife]

Great job using Dave Mac as an example. We are all going to change the world by getting this message out there.

[@DavesHikesNewMexico]

As of today I have been on a strict keto life style / carnivore for 399 days. The changes have been amazing. I am getting way more energy to do what I love to do hiking and exploring trails. I have way more energy and feel way better at 67 than years back. I had been a diabetic for 30 yrs and finally a year ago after watching your videos and others I follow I decided to do the ketogenic lyfe style. Thank you for your videos!

[@hoangling4344]

Did you cure your diabetes? I hear that people cure diabetes with carnivore. I have never been diabetic but I was heading that way. I went carnivore two years ago and LOVE IT.

[@DavesHikesNewMexico]

@@hoangling4344 Not totally cured. If I eat carbs then I get back into diabetes. I am hoping in another year of carnivore this will change. I don't want to go back to carbs any more. But once in a while I loose it over nuts.

[@hoangling4344]

@@DavesHikesNewMexico I hear you and feel ya'. I'm carnivore but I do have an occasional handful of asst. nuts and I do have a sugar free ice cream bar about once a week. Other than that, I have no desire for carbs at all, just like you. It just goes away. I marvel at how much food other people eat and how they obsess over food all day. Stay the course!

[@DavesHikesNewMexico]

@@hoangling4344 I also do 18/6 fasting and it really does help.

[@janekrelle4569]

Love your dedication and the knowledge you share. I have been helping my husband follow your way of eating which is so similar to mine, I have been carnivore for nearly 2 years and having amazing results. I am 76 and my husband is 77. We are both having great results. My hubby is off all his meds including diabetic meds. Definately have all but gotten rid of all my joint pain, gotten rid of hashimotoes disease awful gum disease better able to focus. All the usual things you all talk about. So grateful to you all.

[@janiemiller825]

Weight loss ? Any issues adjusting to carnivore at first /constipation? Thx 😊

[@megpatricia3161]

I had a hemorrhagic stroke DESPITE being a marathon runner, group fitness instructor, and eating the “healthy” Mediterranean diet with “ healthy” whole grains, veggies, fruits. After the stroke, I did my research and came upon Carnivore. I love it. I do have residual left hemiparesis; but I’m back to work as an RN, my thinking and reaction time are clear, quick, precise. I’m going to the gym and Ruck marching! My docs are amazed!! Thank you to all the brave Carnivore/ Ketogenic docs blazing a trail for us stroke survivors🙌💯❤️

[@TOMGARVEYtheKETOCOOK]

Eating a Clean Keto lifestyle, I avoided knee replacement surgery! You need to cut out sugar from your life and eat as low carb as you can!

[@beckydampier8805]

Did you have confirmed need for a knee replacement? Can you now do whatever physical activity you want?

[@TOMGARVEYtheKETOCOOK]

@beckydampier8805 Absolutely, I had one surgeon put me through PT to make sure that the end results were justified. PT helped for a while, but the pain was back, not as severe but it was noticeable. We scheduled the surgery, but then the insurance company were dragging their, month after month. But in the mean time, I started my KZbin channel of clean Keto lifestyle. And with in a few months I was moving around with no pain at all.I went back to the Dr and somemore x rays and tested me walking,, he decided that he would cancel the replacement all together.. It does work, but it has to be clean eating. I am now 70 years old, I play drums in a band here in Las Vegas. I'm a believer in the Keto lifestyle and I am living proof that it does work!

[@robertcote9644]

Hello Dr. Westman. I have been developing quite painful knee pain the past year or so. I work in construction, am 67 years old (so active), and not over weight. The knee pain has become almost debilitating. Kneeling down and getting back up a chore, going down stairs agony. I thought maybe losing a bit of weight would help my knees, so I tried carnivore as a weight loss tool. I still cannot believe how quickly the effects of carb reduction were felt. I lost several pounds immediately (I assume water). The most astonishing result was the virtual elimination of my knee pain! Better yet, my wrists and thumbs, which I had just accepted were sore due to years of use, are now pain free. I am convinced this isn't just some coincidence. The more I read up on the subject the more I believe removing carbs from my diet (as many as possible anyway) has been a game changer. I would say at the moment I am more Ketovore than Carnivore simply to ease things on the home front. Thank you for your insights and knowledge.

[@jacquelinetaylor5162]

I did keto (vegetarian) for years. Was in constant pain from arthritis. Started carnivore almost 2 years ago. No more arthritis. I'm not strict, always used tea, coffee and spices. I'm 67 and have never been on a prescription medicine. I'm the healthiest senior I know.

[@cyn7869]

I love Dave! Dave is a wonderful advocate for carnivore! He has found health from it like so many of us. Now he interviews people so they can share their stories as well. Great guy.

[@kit_lap8931]

3 months on carnivore now! Never felt better. I used to suffer from gout and chronic left knee pain. Borderline diabetic, high blood pressure. Now jo more pain in my left knee. Blood sugar as stable as can be and blood pressure is never higher than 120/80. I can run and exercise without pain now.

[@lynnpoag8173]

It’s crazy to think that they tell people who have gout to not eat red meat. It’s criminal!!

[@kit_lap8931]

@ all my life i was told to not eat red meat, sardines, organs because it causes gout. They were so wrong about that!

[@lynnpoag8173]

@@kit_lap8931 It’s like what ever they say, just do the exact opposite. Glad you didn’t listen to them.

[@flipdiva0007]

​@lynnpoag8173 that's been my philosophy for years.

[@justinwatsonbasketball]

At 43yo I had given up playing basketball as I could not walk from knee pain the next day. I am now 48 and back playing and keeping up with guys half my age. Best of all, knee pain completely disappeared! Carnivore is healing

[@johnbierma9834]

Skin tags and warts vanished Hip arthritis pain gone Waist circumference reduced 6 inches Less BPH

[@tkps74]

How long did it take for your skin tags and warts to go away

[@johnbierma9834]

@ slowly over 3 months, Today is 6 months and they are still gone. I had them for 40 years.

[@bigtdawg2626]

I don't think I necessarily had arthritis pain, but I started having pain in my right foot. It was like a tightness in the foot that would gradually lessen as I got up in the morning and started moving around. About 2 weeks into the low carb/keto diet, I noticed this pain was less. When I took a break for the holidays, I noticed the pain coming back. Pain is a good motivator to stay away from the junk.

[@Corsina]

His channel is one of the best non-doctor channels out there. He does between 1 and 4 videos a day just interviewing people about their carnivore journeys. Everyone should sub to him! 😀

[@bullitman558]

first off, i appreciate your take and your vids, super informative, been a carnivore for a year and after only a couple of months i stopped taking my blood pressure and statin meds, that in itself was good enough, also lost 65 pounds and still loosing

[@erniewhite1382]

Great job Eric and Dave Constant improvement in health has been my results after 3 years keto/carnivore 2 standouts have been back pain resolution and recently an ear/mastoid infection of 65 years duration has gone from a daily consistent stinking leakage to completely dry and normal Don’t know if this is carnivore related but it is a very welcome change

[@janiemiller825]

Maybe the no sugar - low no carb is the reason for 👂?

[@lloydhlavac6807]

Dr Westman, I always enjoy your balanced analysis of these videos.

[@triciaduffyauthor]

I’m one of the people who figured most of this out for myself. Right from the beginning (8 months ago) I decided to go carnivore with less than 20 carbs per day. This was before I found this channel. I have just been through the Christmas challenge and was pleasantly surprised how well it went. My family were very supportive and made sure there were plenty of options for me. The only thing I found was that they don’t salt their food as much as I like and they don’t eat enough fat. I have had good results with carnivore and look forward to further improvements in 2025 🙏

[@masterchiefburgess]

Eric, I lost ~50 lb. going keto (2018) / carnivore (2021), but I didn't do it primarily for weight loss. My NSV's? Reversal of: T2D; tinnitus; inner ear/sinus/lung congestion, athsma/allergies; GERD/chronic burping; arthritic joints (shoulder/elbow/wrist/fingers/ribs/ankles); back pain (lower &upper); left shoulder impingement; intestinal cramps/bloating/flatulence; frequent diarrohea; erectile disfunction; chronic athletes foot. I was on medication (~10) for almost all of these conditions. I am NO LONGER on ANY medication, and feeling GREAT!

[@subwayfacemelt4325]

Dude, same here! Except t2d, maybe I am/was pre-diabetic...

[@janiemiller825]

Any weight loss?

[@masterchiefburgess]

@@janiemiller825 ~50 lb. (23kg) - a SIGNIFICANT amount for me: I'm only 5'4" (M) and was 180 lb; dropped to 130 lb, almost 1/3 of my starting body weight.

[@MysteryGirlSmith]

NSV: I was facing left rotator cuff surgery, caused by an accident several yrs ago. I began Carnivore July 1, 2024 and by mid-September, not only was all pain gone, full range of motion returned and shoulder had healed. Brain fog is gone, gut issues gone, and no more Advil! Migraines that I had in college had returned decades later, and now haven’t had one since summer. Always had great skin, and the few sun spots on legs are gone. Allergies have subsided, and eyesight due to age has gotten better. It’s not ‘second sight’ that some people experience,, but truly better. I’ve also done 3 and 5 day water fasts which only sped up healing issues. The very first sign of significant change? My pierced ears I’ve had since 7yrs old…. CLOSED!! What?? I’ve ALWAYS loved very rare to tartare steaks, always cooked using real butter, love eggs, especially duck eggs, and seafood - fatty salmon sashimi, mackerel, etc. The other thing? You’d never guess my age.

[@Tammy-zr9zw]

Adhering to an all-meat diet (22 wks so far) is slowly healing my IBS and leaky gut because it has eliminated all the plant foods that were causing me pain - just like you said. Of course, eating meat makes it EASY to be no/low carb… and happy.

[@cassieoz1702]

His reaction and 'solution mode' is EXTREMELY COMMON among men

[@sophtayl]

Yes. It is what we do. We are wired to solve problems. It takes us time to learn that because someone has shared their problem they aren't looking for feedback and recommendations

[@euhdink4501]

Yes. It is mentioned in all the books on happy mariages.

[@edsmale]

God forbid to fix anything. Better to wallow in it

[@edsmale]

@ the concept of listening to problems with neither side seeking to help with said problem is bizarre.

[@edsmale]

@ great! Then it’s no longer a problem, you can go off and fix it, and stop wasting time talking about a non-problem

[@sharosmith]

Thank you Dr Westman! Watching your videos has changed my life. Happy holidays and best wishes from Texas!

[@TracyGrossDesign]

8 months carnivore. I’m still waiting for the weight loss, my NSV’s are more energy and I had chronic migraines more days of the week than I didn’t have migraines. I haven’t had one in 8 months! So WIN!

[@mctrustsnoone3781]

I’ve been carnivore for 10 months, the weight lost only kicked in about 2 months ago. I had a lot of healing to do first. I’m sure you’ll get there. I’m glad your migraines are gone!!

[@TracyGrossDesign]

@@mctrustsnoone3781I’m hanging in there! You give me hope and momentum! Thank you!

[@truthmatters8241]

@@TracyGrossDesign Congrats on improving your heaIth!! Keep watching these types of vids for encouragement and support. YOU GOT THIS!

[@annehogg7258]

Thank you for all your videos this year. I so value your knowledge and hands on experience Dr Westman. Looking forward to more learning next year.

[@rickowen6673]

Thank you, Dr. Westman, for this review and for what you do.

[@seanveach950]

I have come to believe carnivore is the most basic, optimal diet for a vast majority of people on this planet. I do not think everyone needs to eat only meat as there are many other factors in life that influence health and well-being. Somewhere on the spectrum on eating real food and getting rid of artificial so-called food is likely the most doable for most people. In the end, what you eat, what you do is completely up to you, because only you know what is going on with yourself. After that being said, Dave is a great guy to listen to. Funny and makes good points. Love all of you guys that work to make people better. Thank you!

[@MsLeenite]

Thank you, Dr Westman and Dave! Happy New Year!

[@graphicmaterial5947]

Eliminating toxins alone isn't enough to make you healthy, Eric. You also need adequate nutrition and that's what the carnivore diet provides for these people. Otherwise they would slowly starve to death, don't you think? Can you name any essential nutrient that can only be acquired from plants? I've tried and I couldn't think of any...

[@euhdink4501]

My list: besides DT2 I have lost from bottom to top: gout in the toes, fungus under nails in toes and fingers, knee pain and cracking, spontaneous burn blisters on the legs, slow urination, 30 kilos, swollen belly (bmi=20), creaking joints, severe shoulder pain, painful fingers, neck pain and painful neck muscles, heavy gunk in the eyes in the morning and during the day, sunburn, severe acne, bleeding gums, sensitive tooth nerves, white tongue, snoring, dandruff. Those are just the physical things. My patience is almost infinite. When it is tested I laugh instead of getting angry. I am always cheerful and active, am much more empathetic. From night owl I now go to bed and raise with the chickens ... and there are more. Much stronger and muscular (ok, I can't beat my 40yo son in handwrestling ... yet 🙂). 70yo male and 4 years ketovore. Thanks to all you good doctors!

[@DocSiders]

After 6+ Months on Carnivore for an Elimination Trial for Gut Inflammation: •Incurable T2 Diabetes was Cured. • Insulin Resistance almost gone • Hypertension Cured, Migraines Gone, GERD Gone, Knee, hand, & Shouldrr Arthritis Gone, Frequent Brain Fog Episodes nearly gone, neck&shoulder skin patches of inflammation (episodes seem to be completely gone), fibromyalgia 90% improved, Insomnia 90% better, neck "grinding" with rotating motion...stopped, longstanding low grade cystitis gone, Triglyceride/HDL Ratio improved >400%. 12 years of Low Fat Vegan constant HUNGER is gone - I eat only 1 or 2 times daily now. And that's about all that Carnivore did....oh....forgot... my muscle strength improved and exercise recovery times shortened a lot (used to be able to lift only 1 or 2 times a week for lack of recovery.... I had quit lifting to failure). Now lifting 3 X's a week now.

[@fiona4731]

Well done. So happy for you

[@tradermunky1998]

I was keto year and half, now carnivore almost a year. I have two pages of NSVs and still growing. No way would I go back to eating plants and dealing with all that bad health crap again, but certainly understand how crazy carnivores must look. Keto is great, carnivore is beyond that. It's not just the carbs, it's the plants. Granted all the science isn't there for folate or even vitamin c deficiency, but I don't care. The gut benefits, the lack of sunburn, the not getting sore, everything just improves dumping all the plants. I'll just pop a supplement if I'm super worried.

[@janiemiller825]

Question 🙋‍♀️ Any issues such as constipation issues?🚽thx😊

[@tradermunky1998]

@janiemiller825 From the diet, no. I did find out how bad my gut was going to carnivore and had problems the other way until that got fixed, took about 6 months getting rid of dairy, coffee, anything that irritated it and letting it heal. Glad I found out, I thought I was just "super regular" with some IBS until I dumped the fiber and realized I shouldn't be going this often and still have IBS. I generally go twice a week now, so nice, can do dairy and some coffee again. Most people will have problems the first few weeks adjusting to carnivore, again usually the other way.

[@BrotherJerry]

I'm carnivore a month now and the mental benefits have been amazing. I take a high quality multivitamin, no big deal.

[@fronniebealer7808]

Did you see Dave's video showing how his limp is virtually gone now? Impressive. I have had some long-,standing things go away myself. Not quite as impressive as his, but I know things can improve a lot.

[@davebryant8050]

The clickbait titles does a real disservice to serious channels. They all do it now, maybe it's time to switch back to a more accurate video title and people will reward you.

[@carolridpath688]

You are such a blessing to us all...thank you

[@bismarck3005]

I did 3 month sections to 2024. 1st 3 months carnivore: joint pains, gut inflammation, and eczema went away. Lost 20kgs. (105 to 85). 2nd 3 months keto, low carb: Ok, but gut issues returned. 3 months keto + fruit and other whole foods: eczema and joint pain back. 3 months "normal" diet: All health issues returned quickly and I want to say worse than before. January is World Carnivore Month. Going back to what works, and honestly, what is easier, cheaper and tastes better. Carnivore 100%.

[@saraandshe]

NSV: Upper hamstring injury and sciatic nerve irritation bugged me for three years. After one month on carnivore diet, the pain and twinges went away. No more limping, either. 😍🤩

[@davidsanderson7948]

I’m not one of your patients but you definitely inspired me.

[@krisjustin3884]

Keto and Carnivore are good for gout as well. This goes against mainstream medical advice, but the huge numbers of patients saying this alleviates gout symptoms is very convincing! I found this to be true as well.

[@johnnafarrell3336]

I’m the same as Dave with severe arthritis behind my kneecap right leg. It had taken a year and a half to be gone, most of my body I have arthritis. Now when I wake up no more Snap Crackle pop of my joints😊

[@benderozo]

Ive had pain in my left knee after I twisted my leg instead of "bending", Ive had right shoulder pain after carrying heavy box using a rope where all weight was very localized. Both pains went away after around 6 weeks od carnivore.

[@rustybones3115]

I get all the weight loss, no pain, indigestion gone but it has not helped my blood pressure at all.

[@OttawaRealEstateAgent]

You are probably having to little salt. I reduced from 140/90 to 105-15/60s

[@janiemiller825]

Lower salt 🧂 Buy salt free butter 🧈 also

[@rustybones3115]

@@OttawaRealEstateAgent Without medication?

[@rustybones3115]

@@janiemiller825 cool, i actually like the unsalted butter

[@kayallen7603]

Low carb was the start for me. Lost 55 pounds in 6 months simply by dropping the carbs !! It was GREAT! No exercise needed. No diabetes for me !!!

[@ARBackfire]

I actually gained weight on carnivore, lol. My reason was for chronic pain, brain fog and a long list of other issues brought on by Lyme disease diagnosed about three years too late. Took about 6 months on carnivore, but the depression was better after about 2 weeks, gone after a month, the joint and whole body pain eased up after two, even better after three, and after about 6 months, all of my problems, including the rampant brain fog, were essentially gone. As far as weight tho, I gained lol. I lost body fat, but the muscle started packing on fairly quickly. Went from 145 pounds and roughly about 16 percent body fat to thin as a rail, 9 percent body fat and 190 pounds in about a year and a half. I lift 5 days a week now, spend less on food, believe it or not, and at the age of 27, after dealing with chronic pain for 10 years of my life, I finally feel like a 20 year old. It’s the first time I’ve ever been able to say that and mean it, and the only thing that got me here was willpower and the infamous Carnivore diet. Love you all, and love you Dr Westman. Ya’ll helped save my life, cause I was almost ready to give it up before I found this community.

[@robynf.617]

If I lived in NC, I’d try to get in to see Dr. W. I like how he explains things. Also, his history in the low carb keto way of eating is excellent.

[@somechickontheinternet816]

I came from many years whole food keto diet to carnivore 6 months ago. I have over 25 non-scale victories since that change! I am still struggling with fatigue and no weight loss, so now im looking into CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome).

[@zuzannabaranski]

Take vitamins + minerals. You also need electrolytes: sodium and magnesium are vital

[@somechickontheinternet816]

@zuzannabaranski was on 18 different supplements while on keto. I stopped them all with carnivore except iodine and salt.. if I have CIRS, it cannot be resolved with vitamins and electrolytes - there is a very specific protocol.

[@felipefrio9091]

Non scale victory: increased energy, easier waking up in the morning, increased libido, I seem to heal faster from scrapes and bruises (I'm a tradesman)

[@TheOne-pv4rz]

Did dirty Keto for like 3 months, then a more strict Keto (max 30 gram carbs) for 3 months and now I'm gravitating to a more carnivorish version. 3rd week done now, first 2 weeks didn't feel all that great, I'm gonna trust the process though.

[@SPDATA1]

Thank you! 🎉 I really like your channel.

[@colleenhaithcock216]

Thank you what a wonderful story

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@drnouranmohammed6296]

I've eliminated everything except fatty meat and salmon, but I'm struggling to give up green tea since I consider it a good detox. I also include Manuka honey, raw garlic, and spices with my meat. Do I need to cut these out as well? I found that plants, dairy, nuts, and seeds irritated me and worsened my autoimmune condition. However, since switching to a carnivore diet and fasting with one meal a day, I’ve been experiencing significant improvements every day.

[@bonniemeads6056]

My arthritis and other issues have not changed. Carnivore comments are sometimes off the wall. Like, someone stating within days magical changes because of Carnivore. I am mostly Carnivore eating and yet do not see the results many are raving about. I believe Carnivore is a good for so many reasons. But, I have yet to see all these miracles.

[@Zaaxun]

You say mostly carnivore, your either carnivore or your not. I can tell you exactly why, your eating over 50 gms sugar/carbs a day therefore you are not in ketosis and won't expirence any change. If you were in ketosis you absolutely would feel significant difference. Have you cut out 100% all sugar? Carbs? Oils, grains? I don't think so.

[@subwayfacemelt4325]

You might benefit from blood type diet. Look up "eat right 4 your type" and Paul D'Adamo. If carnivore doesn't work, either you're doing it wrong (it can be very tricky if you have autoimmunity), or you might have to eat for your gene type. Carnivore didn't cure everything for me either, probably because I have MTHFR gene and my gut is a wreck from trying to be vegan. The plants I ate were high in oxalate and it can take years to dissolve oxalate crystals... They are a cause of arthritic / joint pain.

[@subwayfacemelt4325]

I forgot to mention that Histamine Intolerance makes carnivore tricky for me because red meat is usually sold "aged" and carries a high level of histamine.

[@Hopeful_Nomad]

I'd check your Vit D levels - I'm an AS sufferer - i have knee pains and other joint pain if i stop taking the Vit D supplements for a couple months. Even on animal based Carnivore ie I still use Double cream in coffee. Try to find a clean brand without fillers ( 3 months minimum) - I take 10,000 iu per day with K2 combo

[@michellemaitino5656]

Try going really strict carnivore only and eliminate dairy and see if anything happens. You may be eating some foods you are sensitive to, and that may be preventing your results. I decided to try carnivore for health reasons and was very strict for 30 days before I began to add some foods slowly and carefully. I didn't use any seasonings except salt and had no dairy. Almost all of my pain was gone in 8 days. I couldn't believe it. But I think for big results you have to start off really strict. Who knows what underlying food sensitivites we may have. If it's not a full blown food allergy, it may be contributing to our health issues, but we may not realize it.

[@adelinematusiak693]

I am mainly carnivore…I do add veggies, mainly brocolli, on weekends. With the holidays, I did cheat. I had one cookie, a small glass of wine, and carrots. I did suffer the next day. Back to Carnivore today..

[@cynthiameachum5552]

I have been a carnivore for 4 1/2 years.. I am over 70 and feel better all the time.

[@peterbedford2610]

Ive gone keto for 3 weeks and I'm now not pre diabetic anymore. I was pre diabetic for over 6 months. I will keep going with it. But, I eat mostly fish, not red meat or other animal products.

[@joem1070]

I contracted Reactive Arthritis after severe food poisoning off food carts while on vacation in China. I went to a rheumatology practice and for 3 years had to use canes and crutches, steroids, and drugs like embrel and suffered from a pain level of 10, headaches 24/7, trouble with balance, and slept 16+ hrs a day. Finally a few years later I stumbled on Keto diet after 6 months of a green smoothie diet that made it worse. Within 3 weeks I didn’t need a cane anymore. And two months later was able to walk a mile where before couldn’t walk to get the mail. A few years later I discovered Carnivore and have been on it for 18 month. No more swelling in my feet, arthritis gone, able to eat nuts again, and am now backpacking and scuba diving again in South East Asia. At 70 I feel reborn and was able to lose 45 pounds.

[@Ginnylarsen]

I'm still waiting for the non-scale victories, or heck... the scale victories after 6 months of ketovore. I'm just not one getting all the miracles. I lost 13 lbs at first but now am doing good not to gain anything and have stopped losing. I'm not cheating. Sticking pretty strict and doing IF also. I suspect it's the blood pressure med I'm on. Hoping I can change that soon.

[@auntyelizabeth7801]

Maybe carnivore?

[@TheGreatonejah]

I think that is exactly what’s going by only eating carnivore, you not eating the poison.

[@cyd282]

95% Carnivore x 6 mos, husband about the same for 9 mos: Scale victories: down 50 and 70 lbs respectively. NSV (non scale): Resolved plantar fasciitis, GERD, sleep apnea, allergies/postnasal drip, hypertension, and bloating. Very happy with the results thus far. I would only consider a VLCHF diet from now on unless my health declined and it could be proven that it is because I eat the bare minimum of carbs and no processed foods. I seriously doubt that will happen.

[@mathewnottingham1006]

In February of 2024 I had a bilateral subdural hematoma, two separate craniotomy’s and a small stroke. I also had an episode of AFIB. All while I was doing meat centered KETO. Was it the keto? No. I had been on warfarin. Too much vitamin K in my diet lowered my INR and the dose was increased to the maximum. I probably mistakenly took an extra dose, thinking I had forgotten it. I was 68 at the time and do forget things. This caused the brain bleeds. I have continued doing keto but eat very little vegetables or greens these days. I can walk 3 miles, do moderate floor exercises and lift moderate weights. At age 69 now, I have a better build than quite a few guys in their twenties and feel terrific! I do supplement some with D3, magnesium and zinc with Cu. I also had a Watchman Procedure done due to episodes of AFIB to bock clots that may form in my heart from getting to my brain. Oh, and I’m not all that forgetful these days!

[@CosmicawarenessCitizen]

You don't why is that there isn't a stall on weight by removing carbs ? That quite puzzles me . There are people that have autoimmune conditions that get a super high inflammatory response from carbs so by removing that macronutrient you'll inevitably remove your bloating issues. Glucose glycation happens only when you're ingesting exogenous carbohydrates ! Fatty liver shouldn't happen if you're eating a proper human diet .

[@anniebeanie710]

You are right about just keep being an example. Although my mum is not really into doing keto cold turkey, she has DEFINITELLY reduced carbs considerably by now. She even cooks cauliflower rice for HERSELF and dad now even when its not for me now that i am doing carnivore ! :)

[@elcielodemallorca7183]

I am 9 months carnivore and have never felt better. I had moderate joint pain. Now gone. Lost and now Maintain healthy weight. I have genetic AA hemochromatosis. My cholesterol was super high on last tests. So much so I did not share with GP. I joined a carnivore group and shared results and was told to start introducing other food sources outside animal sources. I am confused.

[@sunshinekis8583]

Dear Dr Westman, could you please explain why Dr Lane Norton sends warnings on his videos to all carnivores whose LDL gets high? Norton says is extremely dangerous, and can cause cardiovascular diseases over 5-10 years?! Its concerning. Thank you

[@wmartens3806]

Why doesn’t the medical community , then, do more formal studies on the carnivore diet?

[@PinarBurhan-n3z]

thank you. it seems like you need to be your own doctor these days. for everyone reading this i recommend the book the hidden herbs by anette ray

[@cliffordryan2512]

12/29/24 My wife and I have been carnivore for 13 months to date give or take a few days. My wife was type2 diabetic, high blood pressure and obese. Personally I was over weight, not hugely but to the point of being uncomfortable when doing up my laces and problematic blood pressure. To date my wife has reduced her weight from 109kg to 84kg a total of 25kg, reversed type 2 diabetes and obesity gone. For myself I have come down 13kg and blood pressure resolved. Nothing scientific about how we went to it, just protein and fat and stalls in weight loss were not phased and there were some. With all the good results my wife has had a psychosis and doctors diagnosed her with dementia. Their opinion as a result of brain shrinking and previous strokes. Can this be reversed with time.

[@tracidavies3677]

is carnivore safe if you are a smoker or if you have heart issues?

[@peanutbutter35]

Absolutely! I’m a smoker but gradually stopping! Watch dr Ken berry/ heart issues and he’ll address it!

[@MarkRodriguez-l4m]

A high fat carnivore diet seems to be humans default diet for 200,000 years before we starting eating carbs about 12,000 years ago. Also plants prevent mineral and vitamin absorption and contain 100s if not 1000s of identified known carcinogens. nuts are probably okay but even then same compounds in plants. I think people should do natural diet of plants, fruit and nuts on top of animal based then weeen slowly to high fat carnivore. It took me 9months to feel normal and went hypoglycemic multiple times the first 5months. apparently it takes over a year to get the mitochondria to adapt since we've been on carbs our whole lives.

[@bluegirldeb2099]

Can I be in your program? I went low carb years ago, felt great.

[@AndreaSwiedler]

I am remaing carnivore-ish, have fallen off the wagon, and even burned that wagon. I struggle with low anterior resection syndrome after surgery for rectal cancer. Although there is no cure for my syndrome, I have figured out how to follow my sugeons' siggestion (with no direction at all, very frustrating). Now i can leave my house safely after 2.5 years, so i got a seasonal job at a very bust department store. Every joint and muscle is killing me. I am shocked, considering my diet. I did realize i wasn't drinking enough water, nor using my electrolyte mix enough. But this pain is horrible. Perhaps the job is too much after being sedentary for too long. Im not giving up but I am actually considering going to my doctor. He doesn't object to my diet, but he doesn't know much about it at all. 😢

[@BrotherJerry]

I've been Carnivore a month now. Life long anxiety is gone. I'm 57 years old.

[@kettymanno7256]

Dr. Westman does Keto or a carnivore diet helps with brain fog and memory?

[@DrHoo67]

Does eating protein stimulate insulin?

[@ej1597]

True. Several NSV's.

[@queaniesincetip4363]

I hate clickbait stuff! For everyone who might be curious, ten will not watch it but will say "see, it's bad for you!". Otherwise, it's an interesting personal story.

[@catobie1948]

This man has hundreds of interviews with actual carnivores. This is just his story.

[@amvil888]

Being on Carnivore doesn’t guarantee immortality.We are all human.Carnivore,lowcarb or ketogenic are 100% effective for losing weight,improving our metabolic markers.I am 52 and since I dived in to strict keto carnivore,I have reversed my fatty liver,hypertension and no more pre diabetic.I lost 11 kg in 2 months and I am maintaining my weight up to now.But I understand clearly that somehow no matter how we took care of our health our body will deteriorate someday,we are not immortal.Just saying

[@bahba9247]

Yeah, we all die, but taking care of ourselves while we are here improves our quality of life. A diet that helps you be happy and healthy is worth doing.

[@amvil888]

@ absolutely 👍

[@newgangan4754]

Can anyone help me with cramping in the legs at night which only started with carnivore for me ? Many thanks in advance 🙏 of course I am taking magnesium and boron .

[@zuzannabaranski]

Try taking calcium and potassium.

[@ajbfwb]

I like Dave, but he's gotten to the point where he seems to rely fully on clickbait for his titles, and that just gets frustrating. I realize he's mostly trying to draw in naysayers, but it still causes me to bypass more and more videos from multiple creators these days

[@euhdink4501]

Why wouldn't he do it then? I don't see the point you make.

[@susangoss1811]

Dr. Westland i am listening to DR. Berry and different carnivore doctors and just wondering, has anyone had to go on a very strong antibiotic for a kidney infection( I have know spleen to fight off infections)...and my whole body became inflamed joints muscles, etc. I even tore my shoulder muscles le on top of that? Has anyone had that happened? I thought carnivore could fix and prevent such things. It has been 3 months and pain relievers and then probiotics and finally a salve with anti-inflammatory properties to finally start healing again. I have stuck with carnivore, it has been awful, though. I still hope carnivore can pull me back from this. Sadly, doctor gave me 6 days of steroids to stop pain for awhile, then, never should have done steroids I know but it was so painful. Still doing carnivore and maybe I am healing again. Just wondering could antibiotics destroy gut which caused the pain?

[@willdee-st6ub]

To be frank i been vegan 12 months im considering goung back to meat im having so many bad symptoms im really fed up with making myself unhappy by removing meat

[@AliceR27]

I absolutely cannot do a meat-based carnivore diet. Animal fats have always caused nausea and I feel terrible. I can eat dairy and eggs with no problem. I also have ethical issues with meat. I don't believe for a second that a meat-based diet was what humans ate primarily. In the meantime, I'm going to try a low-carb approach for 2025, probably 100 or so. Have a lot of research to do to understand more. I also absolutely love certain vegetables and fruits.

[@zuzannabaranski]

You can eat meat and fruits. Try butter if you like it. Dairy is not a great idea: read about caseomorphines

[@waynewitkowski2502]

One year on carnivore. My only cheat is a pizza once in a while. All joint aches are gone. 59 years old

[@vonticehembree6083]

All my chronic conditions reversed

[@jasongooden917]

The internet in the 2000's comment was funny.. I was using the internet in the early 1990's. We just didn't have browsers yet.

[@morganmoren4467]

Remember that if you have creat molecyl mimicry against neu5gc (meat-not fish).Yuo have insted do anything to awoid meat!

[@Kroh13]

Carnivore didn’t cause his stroke though , it’s his decades of crap food prior to this and all lifestyle and genetic factors .. we are all one breath away from death … every time we make a choice it can bring us closer food wise , everything else is just life

[@christinelamb1167]

He had a stroke when he was 18 years old (aneurysm, I think). That way decades before he went carnivore. He never said carnivore caused his stroke!

[@ric5210]

Did he say or imply carnivore caused his stroke?