VERY BAD NEWS FOR KETO - Dr. Westman reacts

As keto diets become increasingly popular and more people report incredible transformations in their health from eating this way, it’s inevitable that some controversy will arise and that criticism will be levied against this approach, since it’s so different from conventional teaching about “healthy diets.” But Dr. Westman has been treating patients using the keto diet in a medical clinic for more than 20 years, helping them to lose weight and become free of long lists of chronic health issues.
So what does Dr. Westman have to say in response to other medical professionals who warn that there’s “very bad news for the keto diet?” Find out in his latest video.
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[@beardumaw24]

After being a vegetarian for over 10 years with failing health from a so healthy vegetarian diet. I had joint pain brain fog and gallbladder pains. I made the switch to a keto diet then a year later and animal-based diet and it saved my health. After two years of being on an animal-based diet I'm strong and healthy again all my health issues are gone my blood work is great!

[@Thomas-pq4ys]

I was vegan/vegetarian for 40 years, developed diabetic damage. I began keto a year ago, and this damage is slowly retreating... emphisis, slowly. I used to work for an organization that promoted an athletic, vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. Some of my friends who still eat that way are obese, in poor health. The woman who ended up in charge of the above organization is in recovery from a stroke. Another vegan friend is on statin drugs, has a huge belly. I lost a former coworker from the above organization to cancer. He was vegetarian, an athlete, marathon runner, did everything right.... I think I dodged a bullet by switching to keto.... i miss that man.

[@jimrutherford2773]

I've never been healthier in my life until I switched over to a low carb high fat lifestyle. The doctors at graduating our medical schools are embarrassing.

[@thirstonhowellthebird]

What is the most sad to me is that people cannot connect the dots. Do you think it’s an accident that Bill Gates is pushing crickets and convincing the government that humans should no longer be eating meat and they are literally trying to take that away. They do not want a healthy population, cuts into big Pharma profits and they certainly don’t want people to know that the carnivore diet is the way to health and is a cure for high blood pressure and for diabetes and for chronic pain and for autoimmune issues and the list is endless! That’s why they want to take it away. All these pathetic people who try to claim otherwise are just idiots.

[@Oldcarnut63]

Glad your doing better 👍👍

[@jellybeanvinkler4878]

You could have been writing for me! Keto/low carb for 4 years. Still dealing with and fixing damage from vegetarian lifestyle. Large kidney stone, thyroid/parathyroid damage, etc.

[@mariemolloy2392]

Just seeing my husband lose 50 pounds on the keto diet, reverse type 2 diabetes, and have his blood pressure meds. become a thing of the past because he is now at a perfect blood pressure tells me that the keto diet is a life saving diet.

[@gozoomdaddy]

Yes indeed I to have lost 50lbs on Keto this last year.. Never thought I could do it without Keto I would have not !!! It is big Gov.& Pharma that will oppose anything that keeps their profits down

[@marianne1959]

Yes! Same here. We should not call it a "diet" but rather a way of eating. ...the proper human diet!!

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

​@@marianne1959lifestyle change.

[@jarichards99utube]

😊 👍

[@justaname999]

@@marianne1959 I agree with "a way of eating", not so much with "proper human diet" the science isn't there for that But especially if done properly, it's fine. I'm just scared when people start waxing poetic about how they now eat lard and bacon and butter all the time. Don't get me wrong, some of that, great. An abundance of that, not so great. And as for the argument of "it's the diet that made us develop into the humans we are, it's natura, etc." -- Just look up the average life expectancy of our prehistoric ancestors. Evolution depends on procreation and making it to that age and a bit beyond to set up the next gen. Longevity is a bit of an othogonal question.

[@garyfishel9612]

Thank you Dr Westman. I was diagnosed pre diabetic 18 months ago. My Doctor wanted to discuss medication. I said NO! Eliminated sugar immediately! Four weeks later, blood tested normal. Lost 85 pounds since then. Reduced blood pressure meds. No more joint pain. No more ocular migraines. Lymphedema in legs seems to be gone (fingers crossed). Walk 1 mile every day rain or shine. Sugar? Forgot about it!

[@lionessfoodie1640]

Bravo! We take control and not drugs or doctors

[@gracecotton9819]

Gary - Very encouraging that it takes only four weeks to improve blood sugar levels when eliminating sugar from your diet. Were you also tested for insulin resistance?

[@TWC6724]

Great job! I’m down 30 so far and walking every day as well. Amazing what cutting sugars does.

[@Stephen_Strange]

Please tell me what the Lymphedema was like. What symptoms did you have for pre - diabetes?

[@garyfishel9612]

Lymphedema was in lower legs. The excess fluid made walking difficult. Wasn't aware of pre diabetic symptoms until they were gone. Always tired, always hungry, frequent urination.

[@michaeltherrien6006]

"Good food is medicine, bad food requires medicine." Love that! Thank you Dr. Westman for your reaction to this study.

[@divadyrdnal]

Sad to see a Medical doctor resorting to “click bait” or sensational headlines to get views. Keep up the good work Dr Westman calling out these folks! I’m 61 year old “diabetic” who takes zero meds and has an A1c of 5.3, my Dr says I’m a diabetic who controls it by diet. BTW, I have been controlling it for 8+ years and have maintained my 60 lbs weight loss for the same time.

[@bigfletch8]

A client of mine ( Im a p.t.) reversed his full blown type 2 and is below pre diabetes. His doc says, " thats as maybe, but you will always be pre...it cant be " cured". My suggestion was to tell his doc., we are all pre rigor mortis also.....

[@DaveIrish66]

Your not diabetic if you a1c is 5.3

[@bigfletch8]

@@DaveIrish66 If it has reduced from full blown (which was once denied it could happen) then you are labled prediabetes., which also applies to specific numbers prior to full blown. On that basis we are ALL pre rigor mortis

[@lionessfoodie1640]

You must be so proud, our bodies are who we need to listen to and not some quack “ doctor “

[@ecr-9341]

Thanks for this. Almost started watching.

[@princessaKLG]

I will go with what has improved my weight and my health. Keto for life!

[@50ishsue]

This is what I know, Im 72, was a " healthy eater" recommended amounts of carbs, fibre,fruit and veg, little animal products. I was overwreight, bloated, chronic constipation, sleeping was interrupted, high bp. Racing towards type 2 diabete, on various pain meds and was miserable . Now......I'm carnivore ( but eat selected veg and berries) after being keto. I am now pain free, take zero meds, my chronic conspitation is resolved I feel wonderful and don't intend changing my eating habits for anyobe. Thank you for this post. 😘

[@teresawhite791]

Wonderful for how it works! Thanks for sharing

[@logiclanguagelearningFrench]

Which selected veg and berries do you eat x

[@alansawesomeketoworld4612]

On Keto over 5 yrs now and feel great. My doctor is thrilled with my physical and test results

[@michaelstorm8578]

Thanks Dr. Westman. I started keto 3 years ago to lessen inflammation. It's worked very well and the doctor doesn't even mention that benefit. My doctor has taken me off both of my daily meds and says my diet is working very well. I don't have any plans to go back.

[@DW-vd9mp]

Exactly this. Type 2 43 years since I was 10. Metformin then 2 insulins last 20 years. The insulin made me huge! My a1c was almost 14. Their answer was more insulin. What? Went keto a year ago and IF. I stopped making my pancreas have to answer to carbs and let it rest on 16:8 schedule. I've lost 100 lbs and off all insulin and meds. My endo was floored. Thank you Dr. Westman!

[@LisaGrace]

I went IF with Keto, keeping under 20 net grams a day of carbs, with a 500 calorie deficit, and lost my extra weight with no hunger, lost all my allergies, swelling in my joints, and asthma. I am so THANKFUL, to have discovered keto six years ago.

[@brucejensen3081]

Yeah, but what you benching. Lol

[@travelinggirl6681]

I am doing this right now. Would you be so kind as to say how many calories were you eating to achieve the 500 calorie deficit?

[@zenden6564]

In my 60's had a diagnosis of moderate liver fibrosis, with ~6 years at best before a liver transplant discussed. Went on keto diet, measuring ketosis daily for 3 months, 6 months later a complete liver scan and testing showed the liver was back to being perfectly normal (I.e. not stiff) and with all cysts, etc., gone. I had lived most my life on the high carb-fibre diet recommended by the Gov.t bodies since the 70's. What a total CF that was.

[@jarichards99utube]

This sounds about RIGHT to me. SInce my teenage years I tried to "Eat Healthy" and control my weight by "following The Scientific" advise. A number of years ago I came to UNDERSTAND that The ESTABLISHMENT has have been LYING to us for the last 50 + Years...! Long Live Low-Carb...!!! -StayWell Everyone 😊 👍 -70SomethingGuy

[@frugalprepper]

That Amazing! WOW

[@zenden6564]

@@frugalprepper - & I still can't believe the authorities had the public pushed into hi-carb as healthy. And of course there was the "heart healthy " margarine, etc., etc. 🤣🤣🤣 Mainstream medicine is good for certain things, but their nutritional advice sucks!!

[@odontomatix]

Apparently Dr. SugarMD slept through that lecture in med school when they explained gluconeogenesis, which is the metabolic pathway whereby the liver creates glucose in the amounts necessary when there is no or very little dietary intake of carbohydrates. That's what prevents the blood sugar from going to zero on a ketogenic diet if the small amount of carbs eaten isn't sufficient. When people become adapted to the keto diet, they don't become hypoglycemic.

[@peterbeyer5755]

Dr Westman is so polite and respectful as he completely destroys Sugar MD argument!

[@MicheleLHarvey]

Always happy to see your informed opinion, Dr. Westman. The attacks on keto keep on coming from those who are either invested otherwise &/or threatened by the truth. The name tag SugarMD.. says it all! Thanks for this timely response!

[@gadgetman694]

Like Jillian Michaels who is threatened by Keto. She can’t control it and make a buck off it so she has to trash it to save her pocket book.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Agree 👍

[@TonyWatchesClosely]

That was my first thought as well SugarMDS. Really with a name like that would make me skip over their uploads I don't care how well respected for other things they may be in the medical community especially in these times!!

[@Irridia]

Please do contact the clinic. This video (the SugarMD) made me pretty angry when I watched it. ESPECIALLY the idiotic comment that the pancreas will atrophy if you don't eat carbs. Every shred of evidence of an atrophied pancreas pointed to either disease (cancer), consistently high BG, or pancreatitis! Consistently high BG doing the familiar burning out of the pancreas from overuse, not under use (which logically makes no sense anyway). I've been trying to get my husband to follow low carb as he's pre-diabetic and hypertensive, but he keeps repeating nonsense like this. (not exactly, but close) We need grains and starches, Keto isn't sustainable, etc. I also don't get how this diet/lifestyle is "complex" either. Lean protein, some fat, non-starchy vegetables and the occasional small serving of lowish sugar fruit. I'd love to hear your take on the recent erythritol paper debacle!

[@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline]

This man kept his cool as Dr sugar literally debunked himself. 😆...

[@wbstaple8387]

Keto took me from 280 to 180 lbs. Show me a study that says I'd be better off at 280 and I'll listen. Oh, and show me a diet study that actually proves anything or has any data beyond wishful garbage and I'll be impressed.

[@lapantera8]

This studies are lies, the doctor doesn’t even sounds sure of what he is saying, the Doctors are all bought and paid by evil people. Don’t believe this Horseshit!!!

[@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline]

​@sbowesuk BigWords. Let's hear the negatives on keto. Will I hear crickets??.

[@davidbluhm1867]

All that fat is grain devoid K2 and omega threes. Loaded with steroids, antibiotics and carcinogenic chemicals. Very sad anyone would endorse keto.

[@bryansalerno6078]

They are all based on questionaries, it's insane how they take them as being significant data and run with it.

[@matthewpage8631]

​@@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline you should check out the "tedtalks- what is the best diet for humans". It might shed light on your question. But to some it up, while you might have great results with keto. The next 5 people that try it might not. Everyone has there own unique reactions to food and different tolerances to plant toxins. There's no one diet right for humans as a whole, but there is a right diet for everyone. Everyone's journey is going to be unique Congratulations on finding what is working for you.

[@MsMsmak]

I like how you are so gentle in your criticism of this doctor and his viewpoint. I surmise you really wanted to yell BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT the whole time.

[@erickwillum2979]

MsMsmak Im the same, how can this doc stay so calm hearing all this total rubbish being spouted?

[@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline]

​@@erickwillum2979 Notice instead of calling out the sugar guy he said he needs to contact his clinic, that's a pro move.

[@bryansalerno6078]

Ya, I wish I had his skills in that area, I could see that Doc was a wannabe know it all bullshitter as soon as he opened his mouth.

[@chiefengineer488]

Me too!

[@penny2093]

Because this doctor is civil. Be civil, guys, regardless of other’s opinion.🤷‍♀️

[@lisaturner4741]

Stopped watching Sugar MD when the pushing of His supplements started....I did an oatmeal is good for me experiment...blood sugar went from 122 up to 240 After 3 hrs! Now when I had a small steak with the fat on it my blood sugar was 88 after 3 hours. I know who I am listening to!! Dr Westman!!

[@amandaberofsky]

The thing that I like about Dr. Westman is that he seems to have an open mind. If the data actually showed a problem with his current recommendations, he would change them. If eating apples every day reversed insulin resistance and fostered weight loss, he would recommend it. Another thing these videos never mention about keto is that it takes away the sugar craving. So, no matter what calories-in-calories-out diet they suggest, without carb restriction, people like me can't stick to it long term.

[@jobrown8146]

That was one thing that was an added bonus for me. I was diagnosed with diabetes in October 2021 and decided to go low carb. I was surprised at how quickly I stopped feeling hangry. I used to have to eat within a half hour of getting hungry before. And now that I am well and truly fat adapted (16 months low carb now) I've started delaying my breakfast until noon 4 days a week. And on Sunday I even mowed the front yard before eating my meal! I did make sure that I had water and electrolytes.

[@amandaberofsky]

I keep getting mad thinking about this video! So, what the other doctor is saying is that his diet works better, you just need more willpower. If his diet fails, it's the patient's fault.

[@KM-po5kk]

It really does. I used to have a major sweet tooth but after going on and off keto for a few years it’s way less.

[@brucejensen3081]

One, I think people feasting on huge amounts of starch is worse that sugar. Two, you can eat just low energy carbohydrate, and the craving for sugar goes. Three why are all these people on keto consuming artificial sweetner. On a proper diet sweet is actually repulsive

[@brucejensen3081]

@Mike Collon yeah, I am talking sickly sweet being repulsive, like the artificial sweetners or refined sugar.

[@christopherkowalewski]

Thank you for addressing that video. With the ads running at the bottom and the click-bait title, one could only expect questionable quality & unreliable content.

[@pegboyd4312]

I am glad Dr. Westman that you addressed this video. I saw the video on Instagram. There was too much misinformation.

[@trudiediprose5208]

I’ve lost 205lbs doing keto/carnivore since July last year and very happy so won’t be changing my eating habits any time soon 😅

[@boofamaurice]

Be careful Trudie, losing 205 pounds might be detrimental to your health 🤪 congratulations on your amazing achievement 👏

[@LK-jn4uj]

Trudge that is spectacular ! I’ll bet you have some great recipes up your sleeve ! Keep it up!

[@catholiccat8489]

Sugar MD sells supplements for everything .. and sometimes he says things that make my eyes roll back in my head ..

[@chrisbarnes10]

Dr Westman,the video you showed made me laugh and laugh! Lol I've been doing keto for over 10 years. I'm 72 and very healthy.

[@KETODiamond]

I know for a fact that if I didn't find Keto over 5 yrs ago, I would not be alive today. I was morbidly obese , could hardly breathe, I was on so many medications, I was applying for and needed disability. Within 4 months of starting keto I was off all but 1 medication. after 2 yrs I weighed 155 pounds less. I was able to get a very active job working 12 hours on my feet. I haven't gotten sicker, I got more healthy. If nothing else Keto gave me over 5 extra years with an amazing quality of life. I have walked to the highest peak mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains. There are those out there who greatly benefit from people being sick. "Eat your carbs and take your meds!"

[@andreafirth577]

Well done that’s awesome 🎉

[@americanpatriotversion9.02]

Excellent. Saw the "Dr. Sugar" video. Watched part of it and stopped when I wondered what you and Dr. Ken Berry would have to say about it. Thanks and carry on!

[@NIgirl923]

I've been on keto eating plan for four years. I no longer think of it as a diet. I lost 68 lbs. I feel better then I have in the last 30 years. I used to eat tons of carbs. I got sick a lot. I have no gull bladder, no thyroid. I have not gotten sick in the last four years. Now n then I eat a carb treat like ice-cream cone or birthday cake. Its never weekly. Just now n then. I love fresh grass fed meat, poultry, I love seafood. I don't feel Like I'm missing anything. I enjoy zucchini, salads , celery, and cucumbers. Pickles olives. Cheese ! I'm happy on keto. I'm over 60.

[@julieh.250]

Wow that's so awesome!!! I am new to Keto but this month I feel great!!!

[@NIgirl923]

@Julie H. If you stick to it you will see weekly the pounds coming off. I lost about a lb a week. I moved from the USA to Northern Ireland after my spouse died. I put on 10 lb eating carbs again. So back on keto and have lost 6 lbs. I just got off track due to life changes. Feeling so much better again!

[@thetruththewholetruth6197]

So, you're really eating a paleo diet and not keto? Right?

[@touchofgrace3217]

Did a legitimate doctor really just say we are not meant to run on fat?!?!? Why in the world would our bodies preferentially store excess energy as fat if we were not meant to run on it? I swear I think these docs are memorizing what they’ve been taught without using common sense.

[@miker953]

I just talked to a doc in a hospital 2 weeks ago (I was visiting someone) and asked about suggestions to restore good bacteria that antibiotics kill off while prescribed to fight off bad bacteria. The doc said, "there's no such thing as good bacteria, that's why we wash our hands after using the restroom. "

[@touchofgrace3217]

@@miker953 wow!

[@ceejay6417]

Sugar is a popular energy source. But I think you get stuck needing it more regularly

[@granny58]

I guess he's not a legitimate doctor. I trust myself more than these hacks.

[@granny58]

@@miker953 hahahahahahahahahahahahah

[@starholedesigns]

Keto saved my life. No more gout. Type 2 diabetes gone, high blood pressure gone. I used to take a handful of medication daily. Been doing keto for 3 years now and 100% medication free.

[@hans-jurgenwiegand7465]

I thought I wrote this comment, it describes me so well!

[@natashatomlinson4548]

Ok see you in the CCU down the road

[@starholedesigns]

@@natashatomlinson4548 ignorance. My bloodwork is perfect and I'm medication free. My doctor is amazed. But you can't say the same

[@cindywilliams4287]

My physicians are amazed how much weight I've lost and have sent Dr. Westman positive feedback 😀

[@krisjustin3884]

So glad I watched this one! Dr. Ergin is quite a likable character who would be very convincing to many, but Dr. Westman’s measured, informed response is what we need to stay on the right track to improve our health. Much appreciated!

[@EdnaCloud]

I have been carnivore for three years, my husband has been keto for three years, we started this eating regime due to diabetes and cancer. We have reversed our diabetes, off most of our meds and my husband is in remission from stage 3 bladder cancer. We have lost nine stone between us and we are never hungry on OMAD. Fasting has been a life saver and no carb/low carb is the prize.

[@richardmonson8657]

Been following Dr. Westman since 2018 and trust him immensely. Like my insulin, my interest is spiked as to why Dr. Sugar thinks we are that stupid.

[@larry-in3ig]

In 2018-2019 I lost 154lb on keto and I feel great! And still living the keto lifestyle. I'm 62 years old with no joint pain and has cured diabetes and presently not taking any meds.

[@donleonhart274]

FANTASTIC!!! But what about recent blood work???

[@Ronlawhouston]

Awesome! Your weight loss is a fantastic story.

[@barbsdee3831]

I’ve watched this guys video before as I’m type 2 diabetic and always interested in what ‘professionals’ recommend. But he says we can eat oats for breakfast! And to include legumes, lentils, beans as well as sourdough bread! I think this is bad advice for people like me who are extremely insulin resistant and want to stay off insulin medication 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jda58tex]

Yes, he's popped up on my feed and I quickly realized he was not someone I would listen to.

[@dogphlap6749]

According to Dr S. Johnson oats are for horses (unless you are Scottish).

[@caprumra782]

Doctors like him don't care. They are working for big foods group of companies including their loyal friend big pharma.

[@cyndimanka]

If keto is going to kill you, then I must be dead because I’m carnivore. My anniversary for being carnivore is April 1. I’ve been doing it for 11 months now and I am not dead. In fact I’m healed and I feel amazing and I will not go back to eating vegetables anytime soon sometimes I’m 100% sometimes I’m 90%

[@Meathead-10810]

lol, same here. I've been carnivore for over 4 years now 🤣

[@tdgdbs1]

We are primates, just open your mouth and look at your canines. Following any fad will kill you slowly, we as primates can't trully maintain ketosis long term; therefore a balanced diet is the key to long term sustainment and health.

[@Meathead-10810]

@@tdgdbs1 Humans haven't needed to use teeth to kill animals for a long time if ever. I think the human digestive system is able to give a better picture as to what we should be eating and it's definitely not fiber (what does stomach acid do to fiber?). Carbs in high quantity have only recently become available in large quantities due to agriculture so we can skip those too.

[@rockstarofredondo]

@@tdgdbs1 “balanced diet” is a fluid, ambiguous term that can become whatever some propagandist wants it to mean. In my opinion, beef, butter, bacon and eggs is a balanced diet.

[@grider421]

@@tdgdbs1 nope we are mainly meat eaters try it yourself for a month and see what happens. the medical industry and big food have lied to us for decades inorder to make money off our pain and suffering. look at the new foodpyramid now they are saying one of the healthiest foods is lucky charms🤣 i kid you not it is insanity. these are the people who want to inject you with poison

[@Marshadow69]

There tends to be a trend among those attacking keto, to equate glucose intolerance with diabetes, and to assert that not having exogenous glucose will cause your pancreas to atrophy!!! In a comment, I asked about gluconeogenesis and was disminssed.

[@MrAllan9]

I went full keto during the covid lockdown along with IF and OMAD. I lost excess fat and my liver enzymes went to normal, energy levels went way up, plus my concentration greatly improved. Keto works if your doing it properly. 👍

[@chrispetersen4863]

When I was first diagnosed as a T2 diabetic in Nov 2022 I stumbled across SugarMd.. I watched their videos and continued to research things on my own and the more I learned the more their recommendations and statements didn't mesh up with what I learned. I eventually moved on from them when I discovered keto and carnivore in which the things I was learning clearly matched up. In the time since I have been "ketovore" and my HBA1C has gone from 10.1 to 5.2. My daily fasting glucose went from 380 to 100. I am no longer on metformin. I am 51 and started at just under 240lbs, I am now down to 210lbs. But the best of all is how I feel. My diet is not too restrictive by any means. It is enjoyable. I t is easy for me to stay on, my mood has improved and I physically feel better than I have in decades. I love your quote from Dr. Lustig... That is an amazing quote. I love it.

[@valbrenneman9071]

Thanks for this video. I may have to ask at the Clinic if they are aware of some of the things he says. The Cleveland Clinic even has a course you can take on the KETO DIET! I would take it but it's only given at the main campus and I hate the traffic. Lol

[@brianlegg6631]

After years of consistently high total cholesterol and LDL I found recently they'd dropped significantly. The doctor asked what I'd done. I could only say that I have become more strict with my low carb and I dont avoid fats. I hope Dr Westman takes on the current controversy over erythritol.

[@MsBuzzman3]

Thank you Dr Westman for this responsive video. I follow Sugar MD. He has some good info to share - mostly. When I saw his video condemning Keto, I was alarmed. I watched it and knew his info was not correct in a bunch of his statements and it shook my belief in his knowledge of medicine and nutrition. My background is being an RN. I have also done keto since 2017- lost 40 lbs (233 to 192) in the first 12 months of doing keto. Then Covid hit and I regained 15 of those lbs and settled out at 206 for 2 years. My type 2 worsened (keto got me off all meds) and A1C went from 6.3 to 8.1 in 12 months. I was cheating with bread, french fries and pasta- not a lot but it was enough to scare the crap out of me. I am 64 and did not want to end up on insulin in my older age. So I jumped back on keto/low carb starting at 215 lbs and a year later I am 170 lbs and my A1C went down to somewhere in the 6.x range. Still working to lose the last 20 lbs to my goal. I follow Dr Berry and highly respect him for all he has done to shine the light on nutrition and health. I found you thru him and Dr Hallberg several years ago and follow you too!! Other than being type 2, the rest of me is very healthy and not on any meds presently. Hopefully soon I will be able to say I reversed my diabetes thanks to Dr Sarah Hallberg and her ted talk I watch all those years ago ;). May she RIP.

[@IonTrone]

thank you Dr Westman for putting things into perspective and keeping it real!

[@Nite-owl]

I refuse to listen to anything from a supposed doctor that recommends that it's totally appropriate for a diabetic to eat dates, as long as you pair them with slower released grains. Even this layman can work out that eating 18 grams of sugar in one mouthful, plus the grains on top, will not end well, long term.

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

DATES ARE amazing

[@Nite-owl]

@@dalialovesdoggies4361 Taste is subjective, I personally can't stand them. They're also concentrated sugar bombs which just gives me an extra reason to dislike them.

[@gracecotton9819]

@@dalialovesdoggies4361 Bear in mind that dates are high in oxalates, and very high in salicylates.

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

@@gracecotton9819 ok. 3-4 per week will not hurt and be veryyyy beneficial

[@vaska1999]

​@@dalialovesdoggies4361What are the benefits of eating 3-4 dates a week? I love the taste (in small amounts), but I have insulin resistance and I'm now at risk for diabetes after only 8 weeks of eating up to 200 g of carbs a day.

[@paulbailey7066]

I’m not surprised getting the results of this study, when relying on individuals input. I have been Keto/LCHF for four years now and in that time, I have been on relevant sites on Social Media. On these sites, people have wide ranging views on how to live this lifestyle, many of which, would be considered quite controversial. I think it’s really important to get our information from reputable sources such Dr Westman and other who live and promote this lifestyle. Be careful what you read out there.

[@xxlxpman]

I saw the sugar md "bad news for the keto diet" video and short video. I commented that the study needed studied by qualified personnel. Thank you for doing this and having the intestinal fortitude to tackle sugar md's misleading information.

[@SuthenGirl]

I like Dr. Lustig’s lectures. Good food is medicine. Bad food requires medicine. Almost 2 years; started keto. Went carnivore. Feel awesome! Will never go back.

[@alexr6114]

I agree that Dr. Lustig is brilliant but the detail in his lectures makes me wish that I had taken organic and biochemistry. I did not require either class as a geologist.

[@Misskitty15]

Dr Westman, I'm so glad you are doing what you are doing! There's so much misinformation & you have proof for what you say which is very comforting. I recommend you to everyone but so many have preconceived ideas or their Drs tell them keto or low carb is bad & so they go on suffering...very sad. So, you are very much needed & appreciate Dr Westman!! ❤❤❤

[@chargermopar]

I have eaten a meat based diet for 39 years, low carb and am healthy as far as I know at the age of 54. Now sure if that qualifies as keto, but it is certainly not high carbohydrate!

[@rockstarofredondo]

And your teeth are large and bright white. A very good sign. Wish I did low-carb high meat since childhood!

[@MrBDezno]

I've been "cheating" my way to good health for over a year. No more type 2 diabetes markers, lost a bunch of weight, stopped decades of zoloft use and have great energy and perfect sleep.

[@granny58]

And there's the proof. Screw this so called study.

[@heatherchristie8221]

Thank you for this. I have been keto for about 4 years and recently started a carnivore way of eating. At 75 I have been struggling with inability to lose weight and increasing blood glucose levels. I have seen a couple of the Sugar Doctor's videos. I started watching this one of his but stopped at about the same point you did in this review. He does have an over-riding interest in selling "his" supplements. I believe, as you stated, that food is medicine and have chosen food that is basically a single ingredient, as opposed to those that have a list of ingredients. I am so glad to have "found" you and am now following you. Information based on real science, presented in a knowledgeable, respectful way will always be my preference over someone selling supplements.

[@gkm3838]

Thanks for raising this Doc. I watched the post by Doctor SUGARMD, a dubious name at best, and suspected he was giving conflicting information compared to yours and many other doctors on YT, but when I saw the advertisements come up at the bottom of the screen I cut him off mid-sentence and did the vacuuming of my floors.

[@trudiediprose5208]

You are so humble Dr Westman, I really like your approach when commenting on these Dr’s who are behind the so called health field 😮keep up the good work👍🏻

[@cwpres]

I have been chubby all my life, and I have been obese for years. The traditional advice I have been given by doctors to exercise more and eat less does not work for me. Cutting carbs has made it easy for me to lose weight. I simply no longer believe that you must eat carbs to be healthy. For me, health seemed elusive, but low/no carb diets have given me hope that I can improve the quality of my life.

[@zearrocks]

I had expected this video to be in response to the recent headlines regarding Erythritol since it is widely used as a sweetener in many keto diets. I am interested to hear Dr. Westman's analysis of these newly reported dangers and whether these warnings are warranted in his informed opinion. Always grateful to hear from Dr. Westman.

[@Patricia.resells]

You might like to hear Dr Ken Berry's analysis in his new video on the Erythritol study

[@Iowaclass65]

Dr. Westman and most serious "Healthy Keto" advocates, recommend strongly to get away from sweets completely, either naturally (sugar, honey) or alternatively sweetened (Sugar alcohols like Erythritol, Alluose,....) As far as dying from skipping carbs, is nonsense, IMHO.

[@roxannehale1386]

@@Iowaclass65 Nothing chemically altered is KETO, or good for anyone. Stevia has no suger alcohols, only minimally processed, no chemicals in processing, no carbs, and is considered a nutritient and blood suger balancer in some countries. But, anything sweet keeps some people addicted to carbs. And can trigger un needed insulin. Sten Ekberg does include Stevia. I think a lot depends on ones addiction physiology/tolerance, whether diabetic, insulin resistant, fatty liver, metabolic Syndrom, etc. I bought Dr Westmans book and cook book. He breaks this down and adjusts/increases carbs as one heals. He starts some patients on "prescription" level KETO of under 20 carbs a day, then follows progress or decline as the case may be.

[@Iowaclass65]

@@roxannehale1386 Great points! I forgot to mention 100% stevia. I use a tiny dot (think grain of rice) in my XL coffee every morning. I am comfortable with this, and to your point, it does not make me want to binge on carbs. We are all different. Now, sneaking a slice of pizza will instantly transform me into a carb craving fool for at least 24 hours! I have lost 140 lbs on Keto, and for me the triggers are grains (pasta, bread, rice). As the good doctor suggests, start strict and slowly find out what sabotages your efforts. A CGM is really the best way to do this, as blood sugar spikes will derail almost anyone. Everyone has to know their personal triggers and metabolism!

[@roxannehale1386]

@@Iowaclass65 CGM?

[@manuelmachado1276]

Dr. Westman. You are a treasure!. Thank so you much!

[@smacker360]

He said going keto doesn't burn more body fat than a regular diet, may be true but a regular diet only last for a few weeks before they quit

[@mpoharper]

I have been on keto for 4 years. Started to reverse pre diabetes, with success. Now I continue because it has helped me stay cancer free from mucosal melanoma that started when I was eating a SAD diet. My tumor genetics indicates that keeping insulin and glucose low is beneficial.

[@vaska1999]

I'm insulin resistant, so I tend to eat as low-carb as possible so as not to develop diabetes. (I don't do standard keto as I find it too fat-heavy for me, but I do keep my total carbs to below 50.) When I was hospitalised for covid in May 2021, the hilospital nutritionist here in Ontario wanted me to eat a diet with up to 180 g of carbs a day, which I refused. The doctors instructed the nurses to stop monitoring my blood sugar levels after Day 4 as they'd discovered my way of eating was keeping them consistently within the healthy normal range. I felt it was a nice, easy lesson in nutrition for all of them. 🙂

[@fatdogproductions1962]

Been a type 1 diabetic since 1955 and have always eaten a VERY low carb high protein diet. Still here....well the day's not over.

[@alexisperlotte5089]

Thank you so much Dr.Westman for helping me stay on track with my health!!

[@kranerwheatens]

Lost 25 lbs since last summer and my endo ask me why.... Told him I'm reducing sugar/carbs adding fats and walking more. He was thrilled b/c my labs looked great also. My regular doctor took me off metformin a couple weeks ago. You be the judge

[@TheSwordwalker]

Dr. Westman, I really want to thank you for this video and your channel, that I am fortunate enough to finally find and subscribe to. I am a 64 year old male who had been mostly low carb for the part few years, but am have been bouncing back and forth about going full keto, or not, due to my cholesterol numbers, especially LDL. There is so much differing opinions out there about the healthy way to eat, and I want to Thank You for this video and giving me the confidence to finally go full keto, as a sustainable dietary life style. Keep up the great work and all of the best to you in all that you do!!!!

[@michaelneely6640]

Great content. My neck hurt so bad watching a single SugarMD video from shaking my head. Watching you deconstruct his nonsense, especially your reactions, kept me in stitches 🤣. Thanks Doc!

[@remcovisser7927]

How unhealthy are epileptic patients who have been following a very strict keto diet for decades?

[@shapienails3067]

I was in such bad health when I started Keto/Low carb, I didn't actually think I had many more years to live. Last month was the 8-year mark of my continued Healthier journey on Keto. So I've lived longer being on it than if I had never tried it IMO

[@goodintentions1302]

This reminded me that a friend, when recently diagnosed with diabetes, argued with me that margarine is much better for you than butter. His argument is based on the American Diabetes Association guidelines. He was very proud to show me the large fold out given to him by his doctor "proving" that. Well, it's true that more money is made off you if you are a diabetic. I've yet to find one of the Associations that give accurate information. Sugar feeds cancer, yet the tree after every cancer treatment is very high in sugar. At the walks to raise funds for cancer, soda pop & high sugar treats are what is offered.

[@guitars0206]

Thank you Dr. Westman for your evaluation of Dr Sugar's opinion of a keto diet. This doctors seems to be relying on older teachings of food science. Like the new video quality and background.

[@trevorscott6660]

I lost 22k on Keto in 12 months.. Most was lost in the first 4 months (14kg).. blood pressure is now 105/75.. TriGs reduced by 40%. I am now OMD but with Coffee + MCT oil for BFast. I'm a Keto convert!

[@keto-ish1256]

Interesting that the sole focus is weight loss rather than health. I went keto/carnivore for my health, weight loss was just a nice side benefit.

[@katreyes6358]

Thanks Dr. Westman, always love your videos.

[@roxannehale1386]

Before falling into faux results based on studies determine who is funding the study, who benefits financially from the study.. And find doctors you can trust, like doctors Westman, Berg, and Ken D. Berry Doctor Becky Gillespie (not sure of spelling) gets into the nitty gritty of what a meal looks like in carbs and calories, most usefull. Sten Ekberg gets into the nitty gritty of how the body actually works, also most helpful.

[@Frey808]

Well put. I recommend 20 sec short videos of this one because it was difficult to sit through but worth it.

[@Waitaminutesilly]

Sugar MD needs diabetics patients so he needs people to consume sugar and carbs so that they can have a high blood sugar and control it by taking meds.

[@oldtymer9106]

Thanks for the video, Doctor. I followed the Keto diet and lost 103lbs in ten months with moderate exercise. Went off for about four months and stopped exercising altogether (long story) and 60lbs found their way back to me. Returned to keto and moderate exercise (16K steps a day) and within a month 20lbs have already dropped off! A good concept for avoiding the controversy of losing the ability to digest carbs is to do what some call "Carb cycling", where you do your Keto eating style for three or four months and then do a month of eating a "healthy" carb based diet (50% of calories from carbs). I plan to do that in June. Now I have to figure out how you eat " healthy" carbs! Lol! BTW, all my vitals and bloodwork looks near near perfect while on Keto and my primary care Doctor has given me the thumbs up on Keto and Intermittent Fasting ways. She even told me I have the heart of teenage athlete - I'm sixty-three, lol!

[@cc8751]

The advertisement that played before I watched the Sugar MD clip was for Jardiance.

[@joseanker2059]

So glad I watched your video. I’ll keep ketoing!

[@bethwaldner]

Dr. Westman, can you do a video about the recent findings with the correlation between Erythritol and heart disease? I'd love to know your take on it.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Dr Ken Berry did one U would need to eat ALOT of it to even begin to have issues.

[@CarnivoreRonin]

I did keto for a couple of years ... After that, almost 5 years OMAD carnivore, I lost over 180 lbs, reversed pre-diabetes, fixed fatty liver, high blood pressure, psoriatic arthritis etc. I eat roughly 1 kilogram of beef, venison, or lamb every day and add in some fish, calf liver around once a week each. My health is much, much better now, at 50, than it was for many years before that.

[@notjustforme8857]

About the blood-sugar: After doing keto for about half a year and starting my first long-term fast, my blood-glucose levels were at 45 to 60. It briefly dipped below 30, AFAIK; I've only measured in the mornings and afternoons. I was completely fine. Those recommended numbers do not take fat-adaption into account. They are aimed at carb-eaters. Or so my theory goes.

[@bibsann861]

I was Type 2 diabetic and very overweight. I lost 90 lbs and got off all diabetic meds eating keto or low carb.

[@KM-vf4oi]

Sugar MD sells blood sugar supplements that will cause your blood sugar to plummet if you don’t eat carbs with it. Of course he would be totally against the Keto diet. He needs to promote eating carbs so you have a reason to buy his supplements.

[@eringo-bragh4243]

After 3 years on Keto, had a heart attack and now have 3 stents; while on Keto, I changed my A1C from 10.1 to 5.2 (latest 5.7). Trig/HDL ratio finally under 2 while 2016 ratio was 13. Trig down to 92 from 434 (2016), HDL 47 up from 33-38. LDL between 141-210 though more recently on the lower side. Cardiologists seem to be plant based as the guy who did my stents wants me on a Mediterranean diet (there’s apparently a Keto version) while his partner described an entirely plant-based diet with grains, beans, veggies and fruit. I will note that I was in the low fat generation so eating high fiber cereals in the AM and a sandwich, carrots & apple were my primary staples. I had 100% blockage, 90% blockage and 70%, the latter without stent. I asked how long this had been going on, to which the cardiologist said 15-20 years. But of course, these guys come after Keto instead of my historical diet. There’s more to the diet of course as I loved bread, pizza, beer and anything sweet especially chocolate. Anyone else with similar experience or working on Keto post-heart attack?

[@roxannehale1386]

I had a heart attack that I didn't know I'd had, showed in stress test 35- 40 years ago, now 75. I went Mediteranian ish. Followed ADA diet eating every 4 hours. Changed to whole grains, Ezekial, etc, ACV, olive oil, etc moderate excersize, counted calories, went off ACTOS, lost 60 lbs. But A1c stayed 7.5ish, cholesterol and triclicerides stayed awful. Last 2 stress test showed a very strong heart and clear arteries for my age. Started 4 months of IF 18 months ago, reduced carbs to 30 per meal, still Mediteranian = in 4 months A1C down to 6.0, Cholesterol "perfect", still high triclicerides, lost only 10 lbs (after gaining 30 covid lbs, and restricted activity due to pain). Kidney function improving, but yo yo s. Then went 20 carbs a day, zero grains, potatoes, etc. probably too much protein and dairy = now stuck, no lab change, no weight loss in over a year. Just diagnosed with Hashimotos. Had 2 midnight suget in 40s, have had to add bed time snack, ruining fasting. Not sure what to do now. Wait for thyroid meds and supplements to kick in, go back to Mediteranian/ KETOish? Add some whole grains? Endocrinologist insists I follow ADA, 30 carbs including grains per 3 meals + snacks. But I'm not going back to that, I think it just maintains diabetes andim I think my labs will go backward.

[@eringo-bragh4243]

@@roxannehale1386 I think I saw this on Dr Berry's channel, but the largest association with heart disease is T2 Diabetes, more so than any blood parameters. I'd love to ask my cardiologist what's the relationship because I think doctors operate in their own info silos.

[@melissafriedrichs4716]

Saw this same exact comment on two other videos, trolls!

[@roxannehale1386]

@@melissafriedrichs4716 maybe she is looking for answers. I've posted multiple KETO related questions myself seeking help. I'm not not a troll. Maybe you are the troll?

[@eringo-bragh4243]

@@melissafriedrichs4716 Rendering my condition on different Keto channels does not make me a troll. Thanks for your insensitivity to my condition.

[@ismaelgonzalez2432]

Great review logical and proper... Thank you for not trying to sell anything. I've been on Keto for over two months. Lost 38lbs, got my BP back to normal since 2002 and cholesterol back to normal. I'll take my chances with Keto.

[@robyn3349]

Thank you, Dr. Westman. We all have so much to relearn!

[@christians218]

Dr. Westman should be over 1million subs!!!

[@ChryscottPeters]

Thank you for teaching us how the body works & how to have optimal metabolic health!

[@lr6844]

Thank you for your review of Sugar MD's video. I had, in fact, just finished watching his video on the keto being bad for you. I kept thinking, someone needs to tell him he is teaching ideas from twenty plus years ago and earlier. Studies have shown so many new advances and I think you should notify his institution where he teaches and practices. Not to get that doctor in trouble, just to educate him a little. Anyway, I have been following the keto for the last seven months and have lost 32 lbs; that is a little more than a pound a week but I am okay at this point, with that. Thanks for all you do.

[@deepzepp4176]

Would someone mind giving me a little bit of advice? I started Keto two days ago. Now, my acid reflux and miserable bloating have already gone away, and that feels incredible. My worry is that I have cancer, ulcerative colitis and psoriasis. I’m starting the diet with the hope of improving my gut and digestive issues and in turn my psoriasis and I’m worried that I may lose too much weight on keto as I’m at my normal weight right now, I concerned the diet may make me become dangerously underweight. I’m not currently receiving any cancer treatment, like chemo, etc. Just an oil from a famous green plant. Thanks.

[@blahblah6725]

Thanks Dr. Westman. I have seen several "SugarMD" video and decided for myself that SugarMD was a bit of con man. Still, it put doubts in my mind because SugarMD presents himself as a successful clinician, in that he always presents from what looks like a doctor's office. So I really appreciate you Dr Westman, that you presented a critical review to bolster and clarify my understanding.

[@ursulasmith6402]

Perhaps CGI?

[@Queenie-the-genie]

I eat a keto diet that includes carbs in the form of vegetables. I get lots of vitamins from the vegetables and it works for me. I lost 22 lbs. 7 yrs ago now. Itvwas necessary because the entire 22 lbs. was in my middle as I don’t Carry much weight in my legs. I eat the veggies as mostly organic. I don’t eat tons -just some every day. I do occasionally eat a little rice.

[@thicccrusade2302]

Intermediate fasting and wheat-less diet helped me with arthritis.

[@nicoleb6867]

Thank you Dr. Westman! So glad you are here to make sense of the crazy claims out there and to back it up with science. Nicely done!

[@dr.evelynsharp2351]

Thank you for this. Not so much for the debate (I know keto is right for me) but for the evaluation. It helps me be better at evaluating papers --- which is very helpful for many topics. Thank you

[@gumriobadi5068]

I trust what you say Dr Westman I like you ❤

[@dotstickler79]

Thanks Dr. I’m so tired of those that lack knowledge deceiving people. Glad I found your program.❤

[@myhealthspace]

That really makes sense Dr. Westman! If we were supposed to run on glucose then our bodies would be able to store high amounts of glucose since our ancestors would have a lot less access to food in the winters and they lived on their fat stores not their glucose stores.

[@meanqkie2240]

My brother’s metabolism appears to be like mine, as was our father’s. I’ve been successful with actual real low carb high fat for 8 yrs. My brother saw this and wanted to try it a few years ago. His wife sabotaged his attempt by buying boxes of tasteless crap with KETO on the label and tried to restrict his daily fats because she didn’t want to have to cook everything different for him. They have eaten high carb and margarine for 45 years, and believed the low-fat lie. I don’t believe he ever actually got into ketosis, but he was legitimately trying before she took over. She and his doc blamed (never-achieved) keto for his angina, put in a stent and put him back on a low-fat diet. His wife was triumphant and let me know all about it! Happy wife, miserable life.

[@luchiayoung]

That is why I am single.

[@dorsetboronia6744]

@meanqkie. How very sad for you to have to stand by and watch this vengeful woman ruin your brother’s health. My question though is …. Why didn’t your brother do his own cooking. It can be learnt. This way of eating is easy to shop for and cook for. Surely she couldn’t stop him from doing that. A sad sad story.

[@meanqkie2240]

@@dorsetboronia6744 he has a landscaping business that keeps him away from the house more than 8hrs per day. Smart man! Lol! She doesn’t mind cooking, keto just wasn’t “her idea”, so it will never fly.

[@luchiayoung]

Truth is he married a controlling woman whom he chose and stays with. Why cant he cook? Not a good marriage.

[@alexr6114]

Perhaps you should have taught your brother to cook his own meals. His wife could not object to extra cooking if your brother was doing his own meal preparation. There is still time to teach your brother to cook!

[@virginiaconway374]

I always trust what you say, and I thank you!

[@d10n32]

This is a golden statement and so true: "eat your carbs, buy my pills and supplements". If everybody starts eating healthy and naturally, stop buying the meds and supplements, companies and farmaceutical research are out of business.

[@Stephen_Strange]

Wow - I've never seen one of your videos before Dr.Westman, I usually watch Dr.Berg's videos over the last couple of years. You both have such a gentle nature - VERY GOOD bedside manner! :)