LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF A LOW-CARB DIET - DR. ERIC WESTMAN [Conversations with Dr. Westman: Episode 4]

[@alexanderv449]

One of the first medical practinior of very super high standards not trying to push pills on people... Very pleasant and super confident professional!! Very impressed indeed

[@lr6844]

I wanted to add that I lost 70 pounds using this Keto diet of LCHF/IF seven years ago and have kept it off. It took me well over a year to lose it because of my age, thyroid problem and hormone balance but I did it. I still weigh myself at least once a week and maintain a healthy weight of 107-110 lbs. I am 72 and I feel so much more energetic and have no more "senior moments" of brain fog thanks to getting my body healthy again. Once in a great while, I splurge with a high carb of some sort but always keep it to a small portion. I no longer count my Total Carbs but continue to eat pretty much only non starchy vegetables and I do not eat past 7:00 pm. It is still working well for me.

[@SybellaOwens]

Congratulations!

[@lr6844]

@@SybellaOwens Thank you, Sybella but I hate to admit this but since around thanksgiving last year, I started eating lots of carbs. Stress of the year 2020, etc. and I have regained thirty-two pounds. Not proud of myself and feeling pretty deflated right now but hopefully, I can get back into the mind set to not gain any more and to lose the stupid weight I gained. I know, I knew better but mac and cheese, tuna melts just made me feel so much better. I am hoping Spring will be better. Thanks for your congrats though.

[@SybellaOwens]

@@lr6844 I totally get it! I have tried about three times now to start various diets. Keto was my first and I could not digest the high fats. I’m determined to find the right approach and this doctor was recommended on another persons youtube so praying we both start new again and we will succeed! 👏🏻😊

[@barbtullos3909]

I've been keto carnivore for over 5 yrs. I'm 73. Feel 30. Lost 50 lbs and have kept it off . I'll never go back to the sad way of eating. I walk 2 to 4 miles a day. Great blood work except LDL . But I'm not worried a bit. Thenks for your videos. Love them.

[@SybellaOwens]

That’s wonderful Barb! 👏🏻🙌🏻😃

[@suzettemistretta2926]

Thank you Dr. Westman...you are always a pleasure to learn from...

[@Canuckbelgo]

I'm back in Ketosis exactly one week and I have to stay in this state as I feel SO MUCH better all round. It makes no sense to eat carbs ever again (not referring to healthy carbs from keto-friendly veggies of course). I'm a 51 yr old woman and almost immediately (well ok after 3-4 days in) my joints feel a lot less stiff and sore. My brain feels so much clearer and although a usually upbeat person anyway, my mood is off the charts. Sugar and processed carbs are actual and literal poisons for everyone. It's too damn bad they just don't stop selling them - but there's too much money to be made in making people sick and that's the bottom line. It's unreal, when you really think of it that cannabis, which is an extremely beneficial plant both for healing and for nutrition, is actually illegal in most countries still to varying degrees. I don't smoke cigarettes nor cannabis but what I wouldn't to have access to pure THC/CBD cannabis oil! With a proper clean Keto diet, regular fasting and access to cannabis and light exercise, I firmly believe we'd have the ability to live to 120 yrs.

[@RVlivingcoast2coast]

At my last physical a few months ago, after going through the usual checking of weight, blood pressure, pulse, breathing, etc, my doctor used the term 'fit' to describe me. I've been doing low carb/keto over 2 years at this point. His tune changed after my bloodwork came back. I had no cancer indicators for prostate, none for gastrointestinal. Creatinine great, A1C great, HDL great, Triglycerides great, but... my LDL came back high, which in turn elevated my total Cholesterol. Suddenly he wanted me on statins, which I politely declined. He actually told me 'you're among those who risk dying in their sleep'. I told him there were worse ways to go... How do I find a PCP who is low carb educated, and is also on my insurance?

[@sharoncousins-clarke5858]

I had almost the same advice from an endocrinologist, he obviously knew little about low carb/keto but agreed it was my decision.

[@RVlivingcoast2coast]

@@sharoncousins-clarke5858 I was told to avoid eating fats and transition to a primarily (high carb) plant based diet. I got the heaviest I've ever been while focusing low fat, low sugar foods. Not realizing those 'healthy' foods were filled with carb laden, inflammation triggering ingredients.

[@Ron_the_Skeptic]

If you like your doctor, you could show him/her some of the videos by Dave Feldman and Ivor Cummins. Dave's videos show how cholesterol can be manipulated by diet. Ivor's address heart issues. Somewhere in their videos they point out that people live longer with more cholesterol. Otherwise, ask your insurer for a list of doctors and start polling them. We have single payer, so any/all doctors are covered.

[@Gengh13]

I believe diet doctor has just released a section in their site where low carb doctors can register, so maybe you should check if there are any close to you?

[@esl2457]

@@Ron_the_Skeptic and it works,too!

[@kaceeboxers3580]

Type 1 diabetic here with 4.9 A1C eating low carb diet - keto/paleo, depending on my blood sugar levels.

[@touchofgrace3217]

Science has identified essential fatty acids and essential amino acids that must be consumed but there is no essential carbohydrate so, logically, how could a low carb high fat adequate protein diet be unhealthy? The real question (that we all know the answer to) is what are the long term effects of filling one half to two thirds of your diet with nonessential carbs.

[@immortalsofar7977]

100% agreed! Why is it that with all the advancements in medical and nutritional sciences we have the highest rates of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, auto immune conditions, depression, etc etc we ever had? The answer is the high carb diet.

[@TobiWillTrainieren]

If you knew more about biochemistry, you would know, that we need a lot of "essential" things only in smaller amounts and the non - essential things in much higher amounts. What do you think, why our bodies can "build" their own glucose? Because it is essential for living... The same we can say about saturated fats. In literature they call them not necessary, because it is not essential. But your body does create saturated fats, because he needs them. We are omnivores, who have different genes, activity levels etc... which influence our needs for the macros. All natural living populations have one thing in common: They don't eat any industrial seed oils and highly processed foods. As long as you stay away from that evil seed oils, you can eat all macros dependend on your lifestyle and preferences... Inuits have a genetic mutation, which prevents them from being in ketosis! Why? Because ketosis is not our natural state, but can be very healing for short term therapeutical reasons!

[@cynicalaries6201]

I started Keto 4 1/2 months ago, and lost 31 lbs so far. I feel better than I have in over 10yrs. I'm pushing 50, and really feel Keto is a Lifestyle change, not a diet. I've got 10-15 more pounds to go, then I look forward to enjoying more of the Keto recipes when go into maintaining.

[@LawofMoses]

Same and I lost 75 plus pounds so far

[@LawofMoses]

I've went from 215 to 140 pounds and have been eating low carb and I eat only between noon and 6pm generally each day. I am 5'2 at 140 pounds now. I still have body fat and will lose maybe 10 more pounds and I am never hungry except when it's near time to eat.

[@jsalterxpress.2480]

Carbs no longer rule over me. I’ve lost 80 pounds starting 5-21-19 to 1-25-20 and now maintaining by just adjusting how much of the same foods I’ve been eating over the last 12 months. It’s really easy because I never reintroduced carbs so just add and subtract foods by what you see on the scale. Getting light? Add a couple extra eggs for breakfast, an extra salad sometime during the day and an extra pork chop or what have you for supper. Start to gain just take the extra away. As long as you leave carbs out you won’t ever get those cravings and the “shakes”. Thanks Docs

[@learntocookketo]

J SalterXpress. All I have to do is add or take away HWC in my coffee.

[@Sedona8101]

I would love if you could do a vide of maintenance. I find my maintenance more of a challenge than losing the weight

[@MsTony1402]

Lisa Jorgenson can I ask what you’re finding so difficult about maintenance? Are you still eating the same amount of carbs you used to eat while losing or have you upped them?

[@Sedona8101]

@@MsTony1402 my issue is when I was losing the weight I was very strict. Now I am at normal weight I make excuses to "cheat". I'm still 95%, 20g low carb and have stayed the same weight but I am fighting the desire to go for my old food habits. When I give in I beat myself up... I am constantly watching keto videos trying to stay focused. We rarely eat desserts so that isn't the issue, it's just reminding myself why I am doing this lifestyle and sticking to it.. I have been in maintenance for about 8 mo. I still often use my carb manager app to make sure I'm not upping the carbs.

[@RoxanneJ]

So true!

[@Ron_the_Skeptic]

Carbohydrate is addictive, according to many people who eat a Keto diet and find themselves binging. Plants cause me inflammation, so I have no problem eliminating all plants, and have no urge to eat carbohydrates. Many others have reported eliminating all carbohydrates results in the cravings fading away.

[@mbuso58]

When you feel extra hungry crack a few extra eggs, or eat some cheese, eat a pat of butter on an extra pork chop. The problem with reintroducing bad carbs into the mix is they control your mind immediately, make you ravenous, it is far easier to follow the rule, if it taste good spit it out. Good luck to you. Stay off the carbs

[@learntocookketo]

Over 20 years ago I lost 30 pounds on meat and low carb veg. The person promoting the diet said not to stay on it for more than 30 days. That was ok at the time because I had lost all the weight needed. Too bad I didn’t know then what I know now because I gained all the weight back and then some until recently. I could have been eating that way all these years and been fit and trim. I was stupid to believe them even after I had experienced the transformation. Never again. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

[@giaatta9303]

Enjoying this series. Thanks all!!

[@AdaptYourLife]

Gianna Bloomer thank you 🙌

[@patrickh709]

If 10 years counts as long-term, look at Kelly Hogan (Myzerocarblife). She's been doing strict carnivore for 10 years. She has a huge following, so I'm sure there are many others that are doing extremely well on very low carb or zero carb.

[@BonafideGail]

Thank you.

[@cathylarson54]

Love you guys! So happy to see more videos. Keepem coming!

[@AdaptYourLife]

Cathy Larson thank you for your support 😊

[@richardmonson8657]

If I did the math right (possible) we are anguishing over crossing the 100,000 deaths threshold from COVID 19 and should, but my notepad and Google calculation suggests 6.2 million people in the US die annually from metabolic disease. But since when do facts overcome perception.

[@maranscandy9350]

Most of those sick and dying would probably show D3 deficiency.

[@emh8861]

Dehydration for those that do not do it right.

[@maintenancebynathan2150]

The only negative side effect is not being able to convince obese family members that this really works. They look at me every day and see the results and just don't accept it. Won't even try! So frustrating. They are missing life.

[@TerriblePerfection]

There's hope! My 57-year-old husband gave up gluten for 2 weeks and never went back. The beneficial results were almost immediate...a few days.

[@venkataponnaganti]

How about monk fruit and stevia according you Dr. Westman? I mean, a little amount with coffee for a long term use ?

[@patriciaminnick1355]

I would like to know about this also.

[@ArvindBhave]

If I had metabolic syndrome going into keto, how often should I get blood work done?

[@AdaptYourLife]

Once you start, you should notice your mid section getting smaller. this is a great sign. Blood work can be done after 6 months and then yearly after that. I hope this helps 😊

[@lr6844]

To all of those naysayers: do not believe your way is the only right way to lose weight and get healthy; politely allow others the freedom to choose which diet program works best for their bodies and lifestyle. There is not one specific diet that will work on all people. This diet has been proven to not only help many people lose weight but the loss is permanent if they choose to continue eating LCHF options and practice intermittent fasting. This program allows people to consume the fiber found in non-starchy vegetables that some people are concerned about not getting enough of and the necessary protein and fats the body needs to repair itself and fuel it efficiently, When people regain their lost weight, it is usually because they let old habits of consuming poor quality carbs (generally processed foods) creep back into their lives. My opinion.

[@cookshackcuisinista]

Dr Westman you always blow me away! Keep on pontificating with all of your great research and show the multitudes how right you've been all along! Maybe those who follow you should be known as The Westies Besties!

[@AdaptYourLife]

Anita T thank you for your support 😊

[@cookshackcuisinista]

@@AdaptYourLife I want to marry Doctor Westman when I grow up LOL

[@michaelsallee7534]

"Science" behind it. Two prong problem: 1. availability to developed the studies with less than optimal returns (lack of money) 2. Flawed data, not from the LCHF, but from those who promote carbs

[@russellenbulloch3222]

I’ve lost 70 lbs over the last 23 months and love keto. I’ve been taking Zyrtec for my seasonal allergies the last couple of weeks and I’ve suddenly gained about 6 pounds. I feel hungrier lately too. Could this be due to the Zyrtec?

[@AdaptYourLife]

Russ & Ellen Bulloch yes, this is possible.

[@russellenbulloch3222]

@@gwenj5419 no, I'm still doing keto, I'll Never go back to the standard American diet! I was asking if my sudden weight gain could be due to the allergy medication. No extra carbs for me! Good luck on your journey.

[@gwenj5419]

@@russellenbulloch3222 sorry, that comment was supposed to be a reply to something different.

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

Low carb = no morning brain fog.

[@jamesemarsh]

I'm just the opposite. Before low carb I was having problems going to sleep and staying asleep. In the morning I would get up early because I was just lying there not sleeping. About two weeks after going low carb I was falling asleep quickly, sleeping through the night without waking and then waking up feeling groggy for the first 30-40 minutes. But after that short period I was full of energy and ready to go. I guess everyone is different

[@harryviking6347]

There are no ESSENTIAL CARBS!! Carbs should only be considered SURVIVAL FOOD if other real food was not available. Bread is one of those!

[@emh8861]

Mmmm , bread was the hardest one for me to give up. I could smell it at the store. But I FEEL so much better without it. It gets easier . Now I do not really want it as much. No biggie now.

[@harryviking6347]

@@emh8861 oohhh ...I agree! How many times didnt I miss that bread!!

[@markellis6898]

I love grain foods but they don't love me. To me it is clearly not a part of the natural human diet as our body cannot process it straight off the plant; we are not graminivorous animals, therefore, don't have the digestive tract for it.

[@Nina_McGowan]

I started with Atkins in 2002 for IBS and SIBO. and have been refining my LCHF since,. Im now very high fibre with large amounts of overground veg, eggs avocados, fish, chicken and small amounts of red meat. Removed dairy and coconut oil, lessened red meat to bring down the LDL. So Im an N1 example with 21years experience. Id be happy to share my results to any study. For proof of this approach, last year- 2022 I set a new world record in my sport of freediving (masters women age-group) My only fear is whether Stevia, that I use is glycating/ oxidising my LDL... if anyone has studies that could link me to would be great. Im going to have an LDL lipid profile screen soon which will tell what kind of LDL i have circulating (Large benign LDLs or small glycated ones that lay down atherosclerotic plaque)

[@jimrutherford2773]

Olive oil is added fat. So putting olive oil on a salad is not recommended on a keto diet?

[@KyleWilliamsMusic1]

All they’re saying is just don’t be chugging bottles of olive oil or snacking on sticks of butter. Just get enough fat to be satisfied and you’re good.

[@rl9808]

So many people get sick on a plant only diet. Animal products are essential.

[@alexanderv449]

So what about fruits?!?!?! I love watermelons... must I give it up or for that matter give up the fruits because ofvfructose....???

[@AdaptYourLife]

Unfortunately most fruit is high in sugar. This goes against a keto or low carb diets.

[@sashali5706]

Adapt Your Life so no fruits full stop?!?!?!?!

[@AdaptYourLife]

@@sashali5706 initially no, then you may be able to have berries occasionally.

[@jimrutherford2773]

There are really two types of LDL. The smaller bad LDL and the larger fluffy type LDL. Doctors often do not communicate this to the patient and so your LDL level may be high but because you have more of the good LDL and the doc says it's critically high because he won't say that not all LDL is bad. Worse, he doesn't know.

[@rweaver8140]

Dr Westman Thanks for all your work. Been Eating low carb for some time. Reversed all my problems. The Whole metabolic syndrome package. What I ran into once I got to a low weight is problems with heart rate and bp. As my ketones went up so did my heart rate. The only solution I could find was carb cycling. For sure breaking my ketosus by have some carbs fixed it and it was a well formulated keto , and I did try electrolytes and all sorts of other things

[@hamiltoneast]

Low carb has been awfully good to me but when I click on a link to find out about long term effects of what I'm doing only to find out that there is no valid scientific data ...it's a bit unnerving.

[@lindawarnock2462]

Shared

[@AdaptYourLife]

Linda Warnock thank you so much 🙌

[@frincesedetha.amantillo6635]

Wow

[@guybuysse7]

👍👍❤️❤️👍👍 from belgium

[@niamhbyrne4036]

Hi I am low carb lifestyle but I have had anorexia in the past (hospitalized in my country & abroad) My weight is too low on this weight of eating, could you suggest ways to gain weight low carb.or what the healthiest carb would be to add.Many thanks for all your great work

[@GailS.7777]

Try complex carbs such as beans and peas, brown rice limited, plenty of nuts and seeds, high fat cheese, whole dairy products. This keeps me slightly up on the scales.

[@donaldanderson1092]

Embrace the craving. Abolish the insulin.

[@exoticspeedefy7916]

Carbs are not essential but the body's preferred and primary full source is glucose.. Carbs are not the devil they are the victim of someone elses crime. What the entire ketoverse is missing is that while protein and glucose raise insulin acutely and transiently, overfeeding with fat raises insulin slightly AT ALL TIMES. eating ANYTHING raises insulin to some degree. Glucose and protein lead to more acute and transient insulin elevations, while fat raises what is essentially basal insulin, much more subtly but for a longer period of time

[@exoticspeedefy7916]

@Randall Glatt Fat raises insulin for a longer period it just takes longer to hit as high. sugar spikes higher for a shorter period then drops. I'd rather not have insulin constantly elevated longer. That is why the consensus is to not eat too much fat or carbohydrate in one go

[@TerriblePerfection]

Science schmience! Anecdotal evidence works for me. My body knows what it needs.