NUTRITIONIST SAYS KEN BERRY IS DANGEROUS? - Dr. Westman Reacts

Ken Berry has a huge following in the keto world. People hang on his every word. But is he HURTING PEOPLE? Find out what Dr. Westman thinks!
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[@Snowy0202-z4w]

As someone from the U.K. I would like to sincerely apologise for this Gojiman. He’s a classic case of what happens when you don’t get enough animal fatty acids and essential natural B12.

[@Mallchad]

I'm embarrassed our country fell for the plant based craze... I'm glad our tradition is keeping the animal agriculture running. alot of our land is just not good for plants to begin with anyway. our climate is harsh to plants. grass and ferns are happy though

[@jonwelch564]

I've seen a few of his videos, He comes across as though he knows his stuff, but he quickly becomes tiresome because of his blinkered arrogance, and his pathological need to bash everyone who does things differently to him. Sadly I can no longer watch him.

[@lcvb1624]

😂👍

[@surfinwaves4769]

😂😂

[@ucuniversity2869]

Gojiman is a person that has experienced illness and made that his mode of profit. Of coarse you're not going to contradict what "worked" for you. There are many on yt that would rather see people ill then go against their ideology

[@jasonthomas208]

I've suffered from IBS and heartburn my entire life and I'm 57, all my doctor ever did was tell me to eat more fiber and I just felt worse. After discovering keto it is all gone. Plus I lost 100lbs in weight!

[@sidetrack218]

Like you, suffered heartburn and digestive issues most of my life, went keto (actually more a keto-vore) and haven't had heartburn or stomach issues since... plus other benefits.

[@lizam9452]

Wow👍

[@anniebeanie710]

I think some of the doctors probably dont feel like they are allowed NOT to recommend more fiber. Only after i mentioned to my proctologist that doing oposite then recommended actually helped, he was suddenly like that keto is great and he recommends it :D

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Those who are suffering from IBS must analyze their current diet and cut out the grains, carbs, fructose, and excess insoluble fiber. it's an industry misinformation campaign to promote more fiber. It causes wrongful bacterial growth in the large intestine/colon.

[@cwrager84]

How long did it take for your heartburn to go away? I’ve been on heartburn medicine for years and recently started carnivore (almost two weeks ago) to try and get rid of heartburn. I’m not sure if my body is having withdrawal from the medicine or what but I am definitely still having heartburn.

[@staceyloveswill]

Keto didn't really lessen my IBS symptoms, but carnivore took them all away. IBS is awful and this is reason enough for me to stay carni 😊

[@ollievendor7413]

Wooooh nice. Happy for ya.

[@TheOrdener]

Yep. My story too! Carnivore saved my gut.

[@sylviaking8866]

You know your own body best.

[@Mallchad]

I tried to have pizza for a treat for the first time having take away in months. it was tasty but god I do not miss the bloating. and the constipation any time I eat something with fibre is enough to make me feel heavy and miserable... back to lamb and dairy for new tomorrow

[@angiecapps690]

Mine too! 🎉

[@clairemorden4806]

OMG I'm so angry, I'm also from the UK and sincerely apologise for this moron. I went off track on my keto/carnivore journey last week and my God did I suffer, bloating, gas my IBS was terrible, my knee flared up, never again. Dr Ken is amazing as are you, keep doing what you are doing. I'm a heart surgery survivor and you both have help me so much....❤️ how dare anyone slate Dr Ken 😡

[@rodneyohrt5741]

I have the same problem when I go off keto

[@ww2guy]

Don't apologize, morons exist everywhere.

[@cathiemcginnis3997]

@@rodneyohrt5741 me too!😝

[@laurence-tw7su]

​@@rodneyohrt5741me too!

[@catholiccat8489]

Thank God for keto .. thank God for Dr. Berry .. for YOU and for all doctors who help us with low carbs eating .. my health has improved so much

[@DocWello-s2e]

Thank you Dr Westman for calling out this charlatan who has no credibility. I trust and follow you and Dr Berry. I’m very happy with my Keto results.

[@stevedrake1861]

About 6 months ago, I was experiencing the symptoms of SIBO. After reading that the bacteria feed off of carbohydrates, I put myself on a diet of only meat and fats; i.e., no carbs of any kind. In a few weeks, all of the symptoms disappeared. Since then, I have started the keto diet in order to lose some weight and I still have no SIBO symptoms. Dr. Berry and others who recommend keto for SIBO know what they are talking about...!!!!

[@Mallchad]

"but it feeds your good bacteria!" yeah and bad ones too. mmm. gut bacteria loves yummy meat and fat

[@esthersmith3341]

@@Mallchad sugar and starch feed bacteria.

[@karleewabo]

@@MallchadI’ll bet the farm you are a lib. Just guessing.

[@Mallchad]

@@karleewaboI'm a what now? I have no idea what a "lib" is or what I could care or how it lates to gut bacteria

[@jimrutherford2773]

This nutritionist student is the typical woke vegan clown who makes absurd accusations that their way is the only way. They always come at you with a radical rhetoric. It gets tiring after a while. Just eat the way you want and what works for you.

[@jimmckay2337]

❤❤❤ That is very true. Around the world we have all evolved to eat different foods. Our enzyme makeup is directly related to genetics. We are all different. The one food group that has remained relatively consistent amongst us all is meat.

[@healthconscience4931]

@jimrutherford Very well said!

[@Mallchad]

​@@jimmckay2337yeah because part of what makes us human is we deselected the genes for creating fermenting gut bacteria and having a large cecum and colon to match it it's baffling how clueless people are on how herbivore digestion works. our closest cousin weren't even herbivores, Chimpanzee's were much closer to frugivores. fruit based diet 65% fruit, 30% fibre, 5% meat and insects

[@deonewilliams2924]

Yes, the vicious attack is more like a troll. I am curious about his channel but I’m not going to go there because it will give him “ brownie points “. Hmmm, maybe that’s what he was doing, trying to get more people to watch his channel.

[@dealerauctionnightmare4689]

You got that right! He'll sell you a test... 😂

[@denimb2024]

Low carb is saving lives!!! And dr Westman and dr Berry are the best !!!

[@lisd2999]

That is the first thing that went away when I went keto ! All digestive issues went away , no more IBS or gerd. Dr Berry is the one that for me going low carb. I can’t thank him enough !

[@heidicook2739]

Me, too!

[@jobloggs7400]

Me too - Discovered him 4 years ago and he’s saved my life.

[@infinitereaction578]

Me too. Paleo didn’t help. But keto and carnivore got rid of all my GI issues and my gallbladder said thank the fuck you’re feeding me a PHD!

[@ladycactus110]

Same here!

[@ucuniversity2869]

I've had a severe case of ulcerative colitis for 9 years. I've taken every drug the drs gave me, ate every diet, always staying away from to much meat of any kind. At the end of my rope i started carnivore in June 2023. It has transformed my life and my intestines. I went from going to the restroom 30 to 40 times a day not being able to leave my house, to going on multiple trips this summer just after 2 months on carnivore. Im not fully healed but things are slowly getting better by the day.

[@AndrewTheFrank]

cool to hear. keep it up and may things continue to improve.

[@jobrown8146]

Wow that's fantastic, and so freeing, getting your life back. Enjoy going out!

[@redhotz21]

Wow I'm so happy for you!

[@Cave_Monster]

I wish I could go back in time and tell my mum this - she had to have a bag fitted in 1981 for her UC - no one even talked about diet back then. I was heading the same way but I found keto and then carnivore about 15 years ago and my digestion and IBS got so much better - it's only when I add plants back in that my IBS comes back.

[@whatisgoingonineedtoknow.]

I wish I knew back then. My dad died of colon cancer 3 years ago. Mum influenced dad not to eat meat because of her religion. He ate a lot of rice to feel full and had a lot of acid reflux.

[@dkayser1500]

Dr. Berry has saved so many lives. Let's ask those folks if he's dangerous.

[@gungho1284]

And saved a lot of colons from being removed.

[@MonkTorius]

As some one who found Dr Berry and then subsequently lost a ton of weight And got on track for health, i support Dr Berry and can say that if i didn't find him, I'd likely be 500 lbs by now.

[@dkayser1500]

@@MonkTorius Huzzah, congratulations to you!!

[@MonkTorius]

@dkayser1500 thank you and i can say he is easily one of the least dangerous people. Dude helped me start carnivore while i was broke and Helped me with budget carnivore options to get me started. Love that man

[@andycristiana1043]

I'm a dr. Berry fan! Carnivore for life 😊

[@divadyrdnal]

Funny I followed “nutritionist” for years and got diabetes, I now follow Dr Berry and other low carb follows and now have an A1c of 5.3…

[@jamescalifornia2964]

😊👌

[@jimmckay2337]

Exactly. Stay healthy fam.

[@jobrown8146]

Ironic isn't it. After being diagnosed with diabetes and deciding to try low carb I saw a dietician (Australia) who works in hospitals. I took in my food diary and she told me I wasn't eating enough carbs. I come home and did my online checking and decided to cancel my follow up appointment and continue with what I was doing. I emailed her my much improved blood test results at the 3 months mark after reducing carbs. Yes, I had remitted my diabetes in that short period of time.

[@eringo-bragh4243]

@@jobrown8146 Nutritionists are indoctrinated into the food pyramid, which has been questioned by many, especially low carb followers. When I clocked in with an A1C of 10.1, my PCP sent me to a ADA nutritionist. We did not get along as I told her that eating carbs seemed to contribute to my T2 diabetes & she was recommending 60 grams of carbs at every meal. As an aside, even when the food pyramid first came out, I questioned how one could consume so many servings of grains (let alone everything else).

[@graemegolding6239]

​@@jobrown8146, similarly here, in Australia, sent to a dietitian when my fasting levels reached 7. I wasn't going to put up with that. My father had the same problems in his early 70s and the dietitians advice was low fat, trim all fat off meat, drink skim milk, use vegetable oils and margarine, and get your protein from grains and eat fruit and vegetables, he never really improved, just slowly went backwards. I've lost 20kgs, blood fasting levels have gone down to 5.5. Cut out most carbs, starchy vegetables, grains vegetable oils and especially added sugar. I must say I do enjoy bacon and eggs for breakfast and meat rich evening meal. I try to do at least a 14 hour fast and in that time I do a 5km walk across the causeway at Victor Harbor and walk around Granite Island at or before sunrise each morning when I am home. Dumping the carbs and junk food has been wonderful.

[@pipesmoker956]

I was plant-based for 3 years. Didn't do a thing for me, didn't lose really any weight. I was cold all the time. I'm sixty-six years old, I retired this past february when I decided to eat just meat, and I saw a big difference in how I felt. I was no longer cold. I started losing weight. Because I gave up all the processed food. I'm 6 foot 3 I now after being on the carnivore diet, and now I'm 208 pounds down from 240.

[@elloohno1349]

plant only diet can be so harmful. you probably had low iron (being cold) Glad you are better

[@whatisgoingonineedtoknow.]

It gave me the feeling of hope is what I experienced when my health got better.

[@Orlandoarchives]

Don't go to the extreme on any diet. Keto is really bad for you. Eat a little of everything. Lean meats, fruits and veggies.

[@marym3118]

I couldn't finish watching this. That nutritionist was getting on my nerves. Dr. Ken Berry is the best!

[@raymondwilliams5661]

Yes mate me to. Have to turn off now. 😮😅😅.

[@lauriejenkshale3371]

Me too. When Dr. Westman stated this guy's plant-based bias, I knew where this was headed. I was vegan for 4 years until it almost killed me. I'll stick with ketovore.

[@dianafromaustralia3244]

Gojiman is a student of nutrition, supposedly! Never trust a vegan!

[@lk1932]

I am just kidding but he does look like his waiting an uppercut to his nose xD

[@no1dyfan]

I agree. This was so difficult to listen to. I wanted to hear what Dr Westman was saying so just muted the other person as I just couldn’t listen to what he was saying any more. I lost 226lbs on ‘healthy’ keto getting my information from Dr Westman, Dr Berry and Dr Berg, at 60+ and never felt better in my life.

[@johnnyo5915]

Six months ago I was Type II, Fatty liver, and weighed 285 lbs...I found Dr. Ken Berry, did my homework and started the Carnivore diet. As of today I am 255 pounds (half way to my goal) A1C down to 5.9 so pre diabetic on my way to full reversal. Liver panel came out perfect. Oh by the way I feel ten years younger, brain fog gone, etc. I love Dr. Berry and RN Neisha and they have made a REAL differnce in my life. I feel 10 years younger too.😇😍😎

[@healthconscience4931]

"Go Vegan" is right up there with "I'm from the government and here to help" and "to keep everyone safe" Yes these tests look very expensive.

[@sidetrack218]

Vegan; "Safe and effective" Hmm... where have we heard that?

[@MistyBlanchard-t6r]

👎🏻government

[@martinlang9615]

SDA Seventy Day Church started the anti-meat rhetoric. Dr Chaffee did a YT video on this. The history is very interesting.

[@sidetrack218]

@@martinlang9615 That sounds interesting. I'll check it out. Thanks

[@wellbeing-warriors]

😂well said

[@jamesnelson1968]

Funny how my long term ibs went away after I was carnivore for a couple of months.

[@michelepurcell3545]

He is just an ill informed student trying to pass off intelligence that is rather beyond him . As usual Dr Westman calm and collected with experience and knowledge. Thank you Dr Westman

[@eringo-bragh4243]

I think we're looking at someone indoctrinated into the food pyramid; can't blame him since I followed the low/no fate SAD diet for decades since 'the culture' deemed this correct. When you consider the medical establishment, media and our parents went along, all you can do is show evidence to the contrary.

[@anthonychaffeemd]

Great video again Dr Westman, thank you very much!

[@SPDATA1]

I have had IBS/IBD/CROHN'S since 1978 and I have been a vegan for many years. Macrobiotic diet and raw food, too, but it's only CARNIVORE ❤ that could heal my gut and my nasty symptoms. I am an old chef and certified Nutritionist as well...

[@jobrown8146]

Amazing, isn't it. I'm glad you found what works for you. After learning about low carb, foods and food processing and ingredients, and how the body uses/processes different types of foods, it all makes sense to me. I was born late 1950s so have seen a huge change in foods, diet, impact on the health/waistline of the populace over that time, me included. It's my 2 year anniversary in 3 days' time of being on low carb. And I'm finding that I'm gradually eating less vegetables now.

[@markraymond7235]

Why were you a vegan?

[@vatren765]

Gojiman is a hater, not an influencer. He doesn't make any sense of what he is talking about. I'm glad you call him out.

[@mtlreiner]

Gojiman’s delivery is just irritating.

[@farmer_donny]

He is a good example that "A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing"

[@Pabz2030]

He's a good example of the Dunning Kruger epidemic in Gen Z

[@TSoneonetwo]

@@Pabz2030 a real pandemic...

[@BigSlimyBlob]

Yes, most people eat fruits and vegetables. And yes, most of them do have digestion issues. Bloating, cramps, gas, constipation, diarrhea... about one out of three people suffers from each of those individually, meaning it's very rare to find a person without at least one issue! All my life I suffered from serious versions of all of these... until I stopped eating plants over six years ago. When you've fixed all this by not eating carbs, why would you want to go back to eating the things that made you sick in the first place?

[@ianstuart5660]

Commonly asked question that is mostly rhetorical!

[@sidetrack218]

I think you are right, sure was the case for me. Thought those digestive issues, especially heartburn were just part of life and sort of normal. Then went Keto and now more a Keto-vore and all those issued are gone... can not remember the last time I had heartburn. I'll pass on Gojiman's remedy / no remedy ideas

[@smarterworkout]

On ketovore I don't even fart!!

[@sidetrack218]

@@smarterworkoutLOL, same here... another great benefit. Compared to those gaseous vegans who can f*cking clear the room

[@dieselbourbon3728]

​@@ianstuart5660 None the less it's a question vegans refuse to hear.

[@MistyBlanchard-t6r]

I’m with Dr. Berry

[@sarahaugustine4185]

Gojiman is the rudest. He is also ignorant. Thank you, Dr. Westman for for sharing this information.

[@grannybaker6281]

Heres what i know: as a young adult, probably in my 30's, eating the SAD, carbs and sugar or anything i wanted, i suffered from nauseating gas, horrific stomach pain, with, most often, diarrhea. I could seldom ever go out and eat then make it home before being in terrible pain and barely make it home to bathroom before exploding. Starting Carnivore in February, I have had ZERO incidence of this happening (9 mos now). Im 73 y.o. female, so thats over 40 yrs of weekly, many times, daily, and more than once a day, suffering, but now completely GONE. RESULTS are my success, and there are many more great results, as medication free, and this nitwit won't convince me otherwise!!!

[@SMidberg]

Dito.Its a miracle

[@grumpyoldben]

My N of 1 During the extreme lockdown here in the Philippines, January 2021 I was obese type 2, 94Kg/207lbs, (I’m only 5’6”) with pre-diabetes and high blood pressure. I was suffering from metabolic syndrome. I understood the comorbidity I had as a 57 year old would greatly affect me if I contracted the Rona. I had to lose fat, reverse hypertension, reverse my NAFLD and reduce my HbA1c. Sitting in my armchair at the beginning of lockdown I saw that the keto/ketovore/carnivore diet claimed it could ‘cure’ my ailments. I watched a bunch of videos and tried to understand the linked papers supporting the claims. End result was that it simply made a lot of sense to me. After procrastinating for a couple of weeks I saw a video by Ken D Berry, MD where he said ‘Just do it’! … so I did 🤓 8 months later, whilst still sitting in my armchair (most of the time). I had lost the 30kg/66lbs of fat that was required to get me down to a ‘normal’ BMI, I GREATLY improved my blood pressure to the point it raised my wife’s eyebrows, she’s a First Responder. My blood sugar was well back in to the ‘normal’ range and I vastly reduced inflammation. I also reversed IBS that had controlled my life for 40 years (I lost jobs because of it), got rid of decades long debilitating heartburn, my Testosterone went up drastically and I stopped snoring … my wife is happy 🤓 I was ‘foggy’ & forgetful, possible early stage MCI, I sometimes also slurred my words and forgot what I was talking about mid sentence, this has completely reversed! Undiagnosed but recognised by my family I got out of a bad case of lockdown depression. A few months ago I further decided to cut out most vegetables from my meat heavy Keto WOE, only adding on occasion a little onion, garlic, green peppers and tomato for some flavour… always salting to taste. Improvements are continuing with a pace with better mental health, blood markers, skin condition etc. Most recently I have noticed pain improving in my back associated with osteoporosis in my lower spine. Also I am using old prescription glasses as I can see through them better, possible eyesight improvement? Simply eating nutrient dense meat, HEAVY in animal fat, eggs, seafood, salmon … single ingredient real food is all it took … Whilst cutting out processed food, sugar/carbohydrates and seed/‘vegetable’ oils and most dairy. We THRIVE when eating our evolved, species specific Proper Human Diet along with some intermittent fasting to mimic the way our ancestors survived. I’m sure there are thousands upon thousands of people that have similar anecdotal stories to tell … Please tell them … get the message out there!

[@MrDesoto1]

Gojiman has been in training for years. And, he is still not a specialist in anything, except shilling plant based crap.

[@Barbaralee1205]

I got rid of chronic urinary infection and body odor when I went low carb. Lots of other perks like felt good, more energy and improved mood.

[@jobrown8146]

I've noticed that I don't get body odour like I used to since going low carb. I, too, have had many other benefits from the change.

[@gungho1284]

Yeah, because the sugar was feeding that bacteria and you no longer have it.

[@lindabirmingham603]

I got rid of 30 years of bladder pain after I went to carnivore WOE. I believe it was the oxalates in the veg, almond products, and black tea.

[@nathali2023]

My husband used to have a certain smell before going keto. And now his sweat does not stink. Also his diabetes has been reversed! and my mother’s cataract’s has been decreasing since she turned keto her diabetes is also gone… and her hypertension has been getting better over the last 3 years !

[@jobrown8146]

That's great. Thank you for sharing these results. Of course they are N=1 but it was reading people's experiences that encouraged me to try low carb to see if it would work (I didn't know if what they said in videos was true; they might have been making content to earn dollars and it was just a scam). It did work, and very quickly. I remitted my diabetes, lowered blood pressure, lost 22.5% of my starting weight without trying, better quality sleep, chin hairs are now very fine because I am insulin sensitive. I'm celebrating my 2 year anniversary on low carb this month. @@nathali2023

[@ldwn]

Thank you all...dr Westerman, Dr ken berry, Dr tim Noakes, Dr banting, ivor cummins

[@bettykline348]

I am thankful for doctors that are willing to tell the truth. I am a retired RN and former vegan. I followed my MD’s advice for years and my health continued to deteriorate. In desperation, I tried keto this year and in a few months have reversed my DM2, Gerd, Hyperlipidemia and IBS with a ketogenic diet. I’m off all diabetic, Gerd and hld meds in just a few months of starting keto. I’m losing weight and feel better than I have in years. Frankly, I’m angry at the scientific community for promoting drugs and food for profit at the expense of human beings. As a hospice nurse, I literally was at the bedsides of thousands of people as they died prematurely from heart disease and diabetes for the almighty dollar.

[@richardmoore8273]

Comparing humans to gorillas is like comparing giant pandas to polar bears.

[@jimmckay2337]

Great analogy fam.

[@smarterworkout]

wildlife shows refuse to show primates eating each other and other meat sources.

[@Mallchad]

yeah. we're the polar bears. we eat meat. apes only eat 5% meat . Also both orang utans and chimpanzees eat mostly fruit and 30% fibre. no vegetables. none at all. vegetable aren't even correct botanical terminology Imagine eating 5-40 pound of fibre a day. because that's what ape eat. that would kill a man. and it has killed people. you know why? because we're not herbivores.

[@CatsAreNiceMeow]

Dr. Berry is a life saver! One of the best doctors on the internet!

[@jobloggs7400]

Dr Ken Berry has helped me cure all of my ailments. He’s a hero ❤

[@carries7140]

Goji man is as hostile as all vegan KZbinrs are, and he’s selling and using dr berrys name

[@jobrown8146]

Hopefully people will visit Dr Berry's site out of curiosity and find information that can help them.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

and a dirty fraud too

[@n.y.n.1989]

I was raised vegan/vegetarian from the age of 2 and not by choice. I attribute that to the plethora of health issues I previously had and now resolved or better managed following keto, ketovore, carnivore and low carb; I've literally done it all. Love it all. Gojiman needs to get some meat in his life 😉

[@sakkiefourie7070]

He suffers from anxiety….. might need to change his diet😊

[@deonewilliams2924]

I can say from my own personal experience of eating mostly vegetarian and fruits for several years that I didn’t feel better, was bloated, hungry, fatigued and probably heading towards insulin resistance but after going carnivore I have lost weight, am not on any medication except a natural thyroid medicine for hypothyroidism and I’m getting my energy back. I feel good eating the ancestral way ( before farming) and I will listen to people’s views but how I feel tells me which way is best.

[@jobrown8146]

N=1. Pleased to hear that changing your diet has improved your health. I noticed very quickly that my sleep quality improved so it wasn't related to losing fat, but possibly might have been related to fluid. I'm very thankful for the videos and comments (people telling their story of how it worked for them) that I found when I was first diagnosed with diabetes and decided it was worth trying for 3 months to see if it would work. It did and it's my 2 year anniversary in 3 days' time.

[@Karisa1316]

Weird I became aware of gojiman many years ago now (I think at least 5 years or more if I’m not mistaken), and he was “in training” to be a nutritionist back then as well. How long does it take to become a nutritionist? Shouldn’t he actually BE one by now ? 🤣🤣🤣

[@petramaas8574]

That explains a lot. Looks like he stopped learning some years ago.

[@jobrown8146]

Ha ha @@petramaas8574 🤣

[@sidetrack218]

Yes, please do a video on the difference between human and ape digestive systems. Time to debunk that argument.

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

We have stomach acid ph and set up of digestive "architecture" more as animals like cat and dogs.

[@sidetrack218]

@@johannas.l.brushane2518Appreciate your comment, it is obvious we have a digestive system akin to carnivores. With that said, Dr. Westman mention in the video that maybe he should do a video on the difference between apes and humans to clarify the subject. I think we have all heard vegans argue we are related to apes and they do just fine on a plant based diet so we should too... which just demonstrates their ignorance on the differences in anatomy.

[@isagoldfield7393]

Vegan man bad mouthing doctor who is helping people get better.

[@Og-Judy]

Dr. Ken Berry is a DOCTOR OF MEDICINE. He has a real clinical practice in Camden Tennessee working with patients with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance for over 20 yrs.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

and Goji man is a fraud

[@deannefalise2784]

No more Gerd for me! Also, BO is practically gone, A1c is down and stopped getting boils all since keto!

[@Kinkle_Z]

Yeah... I would say the "We've been eating like apes for hundreds of thousands of years now" comment, was the brightest red flag in Goji Man's argument. lol

[@DCVentures]

Been doing carnivore a couple weeks now. On and off keto but over all I’m feeling good. 294 in 21’ and just weighted 236 this morning 🙌🏼

[@karenstasik2979]

Woohoo 🎉🎉🎉 Good going!

[@beckystretch8869]

HaZaaaa !!!😂

[@joane8651]

Thank you, Dr. Westman, for your gentle intelligence and honesty.

[@JenniSchaffer]

Thanks, Again, Dr. WESTMAN!!!

[@kellyfitzpatrick7763]

Fixed my sibo with meat and I didn’t have to deficate in a cup thank you very much!

[@daniellephillips1434]

Had years of severe digestion issues, gerd and a lifetime of ibs. Keto eating has fixed them all. And on breaks I can eat many of the foods that used to give me problems without issue. Keto healed the gut in my case.

[@iss8504]

Alot of people are turned off by Dr Berry's country boy persona. Don't be fooled. He is a very smart guy.

[@janetf9076]

What’s wrong with being a country boy?

[@elloohno1349]

that's the exact reason my dad prefers him

[@dreamofmermaids]

Really!!?? I only see his happy followers.

[@TheStephanieGilbert]

That is EXACTLY why I love him. He’s awesome!!!

[@katiewagner7447]

I love that about him. Very down to earth. Very relatable for most people, I think and he communicates so people can understand which means his message is accessible to everyone. ❤

[@carlaferrell5911]

Thank you Dr Westman!

[@trail.blazer]

I was vegetarian for over 20 years and I considered myself as having normal digestion and bowels. It wasn't until I went low carb that I realised having 3 bowel motions every morning, one of which was normal and the other two were border-line diarrhea, was not normal. Seeing stuff in the pan that I ate from the previous night was not a particularly good indication of gut health. There was no way I was digesting much of those plants or getting nutrients from them! I was vegan for only 7 months and that gave me IBS. Fortunately it resolved quickly when I stopped being vegan. I often hear from vegetarians and vegans with similar symptoms, yet they often think it is normal. I'm now about 90-95% carnivore and I no longer have any issues.

[@tammyteej861]

I loooove Dr berry!! He is amazing and such a good guy. Support him always!

[@kaakrepwhatever]

I don't have SIBO. But it took me a lot of research and a lot of experimentation to determine what (plant) foods were bothering me. I can't imagine going on a drug regimen instead of just sticking with the diet that is working so well for both me and my family.

[@AKMcF]

This guy... let me put his argument into an easier form.. Patient : I have smoked for 30 years and I am having lung issues, I stopped for two weeks and felt better but have since started smoking again because I like it.. my symptoms have returned ! Gojiman : Here, have an inhaler.

[@deivismacas]

I can confirm that taking carbs out completely fixed my ibs and heartburn

[@stacylynn575]

I suffered from UC and eventually had my colon removed. I had Jpouch surgery, was put on biologics and still my disease progressed to Crohns. I suffered from SIBO and had an adverse reaction to rifaxan! Went keto- now full on Carnivore and I am off ALL meds and have no Crohns symptoms at all!

[@ladycactus110]

All your suffering could have been avoided if the “medical professionals” had any integrity 🙁

[@70sladyalways25]

Informative and helpful as always. So difficult these days navigating all the diets out there. But, I always find myself coming back to Dr. Westman. Thank you Dr. for helping us dissect all this nutritional and medical info!

[@trixieknits]

Good review!!! All my labs have gotten better after keto these last five plus years. Thank you and Dr Berry for all you do.

[@aulbertwest9648]

Once Dr Berry interviewed a lady by the name of Nina Teicholz. If I remember right her substance newsletter "Unsettled Science" mentioned over 7,000 studies, 828 of which were clinical trials, on the low carb, carnivore diet whereas there were only 400 studies regarding vegan and vegetarian diets.

[@TheKingdomWeigh]

It’s not this nutritionist student’s fault. He simply believes the lies he’s being taught by the big pharma and major food industries that fund the education. My bowel issues healed with Carnivore. Dr Westman is right on. He’s a real pioneer in the area of ketogenic food plans. ❤

[@touchofgrace3217]

The reason clinical experience is so far ahead of research is that you rely on your understanding of the anatomy and physiology where people like Gojiman rely on things like opinion and “consensus” which is really just group opinion.

[@jobrown8146]

Opinion definitely doesn't make something a fact. I didn't know if low carb would work for me (diabetes) but I watched a lot of videos and read the comments of many people who said it worked for them and that it worked quickly that I decided that 3 months of changing my diet was worth trying. I remitted my diabetes and I've also lost 22.5% of my starting weight and many other benefits. And it's my 2 year anniversary of low carb in 3 days' time!

[@alchemy1]

5’7”. I am 65 years old. After 6 months on a Keto diet here is the result. Heartburn gone Dry flakey skin gone Body itching gone Sensing things crawling on my skin or hair gone Heart palpitation gone Always some black heads somewhere on my face. gone A bump, ingrown hair on my leg for years just suddenly came off. Poof, gone. My morning breath is not so annoying that I can’t wait to brush the sucker. I Lightheadedness, gone. There was a strange, odd itch on the side of my left foot. I inherited it from my ex wife. she got it from someone else, it would appear every so often, gone. Bleeding gums here and there I used to get when flossing, gone Back pain, neck pain especially when I get up in the morning, gone. Glass/shard in my elbows gone, I just don’t seem to notice any hemorrhage, gone Dandruff gone Restless leg syndrome, gone. ===================================== Feeling of comfort inside my body at all times. I tolerate cold and hot weather far better. Very interesting. I get up less often at night to urinate. In fact I only woke up once last night. I say wow. Unlike before when my feet hurt after walking for a mile or two, I can walk for miles and miles without any pain whatsoever. I don’t feel bogged down.. Just a fresher energy. The air feels better and my mood is simply much lighter and better. Sleep is much more restful if I am not disturbed by whatever it may be. Eyes look more clear. Both of my nostrils are evenly open… I can breath from both nicely. I don’t get cuts easily. Stronger skin. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HDL-C went from 40 to 75 Triglycerides went from 225 to 49 A1C dropped from 5.7 to 5.3. Not sure how long I have had high blood glucose. Weight loss without hardship, 210 to 170 lbs. Average blood pressure dropped from 140/90 to 120/75 ================================================= The so-called bad: Total cholesterol from 183 to 491 LDL-C from 104 to 350 GIVEN EVERYTHING YOU HAVE READ DO YOU THINK I CARE ABOUT THE LAST TWO NUMBERS…..

[@michaelstearns3231]

❤ all your videos doc...you make perfect sence....dr.berry also one of my faves...i go back and forth between keto and carnivore...and i feel amazing....

[@peggykey5570]

Me too 😊

[@geraldsahd3413]

As a functional fitness trainer when a client comes to me and says, “my nutritionist said…” ; this sentence never ends well.

[@dalenerobinson9]

Thank you so much for your kind advice and how a person can benefit versus the non-traditional way that was still causing symptoms. Carnivore helped my Gerd, and I felt so much better within two weeks. I asked my doctor if I could go off, and she said yes. I really believe changing my diet, and I figured out what was bothering me. Thanks again!

[@lynnries7729]

I remember one of his videos where he was supposed to speak but was told they couldn't let him because he advocated for eating 45 eggs per day! No, he said, I suggest eating 4 to 5 eggs per day. They let him speak.

[@SamA-kl6pi]

Just by looking at the background, you can tell what his true profession is, KZbinr. I wouldn’t trust this dude to offer me chewing gum.

[@cameronolsen916]

Really enjoy your objective analysis. As a naturopath in Quebec I refer to your and Dr Berry's material as well as doing my own research and trying things my self. I went keto a few years ago and recently decided to go only animal products. After 4 days I had an elimination that seems to have been an intestinal clean-out which has left me feeling like new, many thanks.

[@methanial73]

Great apes have a fermenting colon that allows them to digest plant matter. We don't have a long colon like them. Homo sapiens do not.

[@alansawesomeketoworld4612]

Wow,some people as always looking to tear people down for trying something new

[@robertmosblech9027]

I listened to Dr. Berry and lost 110lbs. I am 67 and had a colonoscopy. When I woke up a nurse said I was the picture of health and the doctor said I am a freak of nature. I said your science is wrong. Then the nurse started flirting. This is after they pulled a camera out of my ass. I would say Dr. Berry's information is excellent.

[@wocket42]

Lol. Nice.

[@ClassicJukeboxBand]

They can't admit they are wrong, so they pull out the "paradox" argument...

[@rodneyohrt5741]

I do not put down other diets. But as individuals we may have better results on certain diets than others. I am keto and have salads under 20 grams of carbs and feel great.

[@bethtaylor9773]

Thanks for bringing reason to some youtubers like Gojiman and calling out motives. Talk about arrogance; he might want to look in a mirror. This youtuber may have come from an ape, but I didn't. Dr. B knows his stuff.

[@jobrown8146]

I didn't come from an ape either!

[@lassevejrum5426]

Thank you Dr. Westman for making these kind of videos and clarifying claims and so on and also with an open mindset also not being arogant and judgemental about it in any way shape and form

[@derp195]

Vegan youtubers always seem to be so angry. If you really believe what you say, you should be able to dispute the actual points instead of just hurling insults. Honestly, the way this guy intentionally misses the point and conveniently ignores certain points makes me think he's arguing in bad faith.

[@misskj7773]

Dr. Berry has helped save thousands of lives. Truth.

[@jenniferbowerman2573]

Wonder if the nutritionist gojiman suffers from a metabolic disorder such as SIBO or IBS? Probably not! And vegetables don’t do anything for my insides! Methinks gojiman protests too much! Love Dr. Berry.

[@gwynhyfer]

You are so right about the heartburn. Mine completely went away and I didn't have an episode until last weekend when I stupidly fell off the carnivore wagon and ate party foods on Halloween. That night I had to get up and dig out some Gaviscon for the first time in months! I'm fine now 🥰

[@touchofgrace3217]

GojiMan thinks eating nutrient dense foods while cutting out less nutritive plants is extreme but…apparently, continuing to eat the food that is causing the problem and continuing to mask the problem with round after round of antibiotics until they no longer work is not…extreme? Or dangerous?

[@pattyjohnson5228]

Not only can one have a choice, it’s just not right to bash people especially if you yourself are not credible and don’t do proper research!! Thank you Dr Westman, you were willing to watch and give this guy a chance and yet without saying what a horrible person you were able to share your view bc of experience and proper research. Dr. Ken Barry and Dr. Westman rock. 😎

[@jobrown8146]

Thank you Dr Westman. I dislike very much the WAY that people voice their opinion. There is nothing wrong with having a different opinion to someone else, there is nothing wrong with telling people your opinion, BUT there are various ways that you can say it. I think that may voicing their opinion on different platforms do it deliberately to GET REACTIONS.

[@andycristiana1043]

Im carnivore (lion) for life. Saved my gut, inflammation troubles, anxiety/depression, and evened out my perimenopausal hormones. Dropping weight now, without any exercise, where as before i tried everyday to no avail.

[@Santana-i5u]

Dr. Ken Berry is a fantastic doctor with many more that are telling us the truth. Keto, ketovore, and carnivore is the best.

[@lr6844]

My heartburn and joint pain disappeared once I eliminated all sugars, starchy vegetables, processed foods and yes, even fruits. I tried taking away only processed foods, thinking maybe it could be the additives and dyes that are used to making these yummy foods but found although that did help, it did not fix my health issues. I then removed all starchy foods and then eventually all fruits and all raw vegetables and that seemed to do the trick. I now eat only protein for the most part, like lots of salmon, tuna, kippers, beef, venison, and eggs. I have also omitted pork because I found it was too rich for me to digest. My doctor does not agree with my carnivore diet, although I do eat cooked cruciferous vegetables occassionally because I enjoy them, and thinks I should follow the Sad diet, DASH diet or Mediterranean diet but he can't argue with me when I point out that my heartburn and painful twisting in my intestines has disappeared. I feel and look healthy and my numbers are great. Why do some people feel that one diet is the only diet to follow and theirs is the only way? One thing I would like to point out to Gogiman is that nature does not provide fresh fruits and vegetables during the winter months and that our ancestors lived on the available animal source that was available in their area. When meat was scarce, then were forced to fast. We only have all of these fruits (which are extremely high in sugars) and vegetables now because man has been able to bring these into the diet because of current available transportation.

[@ddunning6207]

Thanks to Ken Barry he saved my life. He started me off into the best health I've been since my 20's. God bless Ken Barry

[@housesOTR]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dr. Westman and Dr. Berry.

[@cclmontoya]

You and Dr Berry are two of the most honest and dignified doctors I have ever heard. I only wish I could have you or Dr Berry as my physicians. You both look so healthy. 😀😻

[@24bellers20]

Carnivore has cured my 45 year ibs. That will do for me.

[@trog.lodyte]

This guy goji is a wonderful example of: 'a little knowledge is dangerous '

[@Susie-se4mv]

I love these videos. Dr Westman, the voice of reason.

[@Bugsybear2]

What is a "nutritionist?" When I passed my test long ago, we were "Registered Dietitians" (RD) and many states had licensing laws so we were also "Licensed Dietitians" (LD in Ohio). Now RDs can also call ourselves "Registered Dietitian Nutritionist" (RDN). In Ohio, as with most states, if you attempt to provide nutritional counseling services, you can be charged with violating state licensure laws. The exceptions are physicians and some trained nurses. I am a firm supporter of eating unprocessed foods and a low CHO diet, or keto diet depending on one's needs.

[@eringo-bragh4243]

yes, it's interesting as most have been educated into an accepted paradigm, which may be false. I know some earlier Keto videos sorta told students to follow the evidence and treat accordingly. Even now, certain doctors & situations, a low carb/Keto diet will be recommended, seemingly without recognizing the power behind it.

[@ekondigg6751]

Gojiman has an English accent, so presumably lives in England. It may be that "nutritionist" is the UK equivalent to "dietitian"? I haven't lived in the UK now for several decades, maybe someone from the UK could advise on this?

[@jean6460]

Great video, thank you Dr Westman!!❤

[@carolinemarie44]

Keto and carnivore certainly took away my IBS!

[@rafael2661]

Thank you Dr. Erik for a very well-informed and professional review and sit in the record straight and love your style and have subscribe to your channel

[@Darrinnewlife]

He needs to go face to face with Dr. Berry besides talking behind his back and see who is more experienced

[@FPerini]

Bravo Dr. Westman! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ivo69tube1]

Goji Berry Man Vs. Ken Berry - Winner Dr. Ken Berry! 🏆 🏅

[@AlanDeane-o1f]

IBS for over 22 years in keto/carnivore diet is the only thing that completely removed it. Along with much much more benefits, weight loss, joint pain gone, and a lot more

[@scotthamlin9718]

I watched the video he is referring to and I can say from my perspective, I had some form of IBS and now been mainly meat, I guess ketovore for 3 years and no problems whatsoever with digestion or bowls. Plus reversed type 2 diabetes and a bunch of other things so dude can say whatever he wants but I will stick with what works for me and thousands of others.