WHY DOCTORS ARE AGAINST THE CARNIVORE DIET - Dr. Westman Reacts

Some doctors warn their patients away from the carnivore diet while others recommend it. What gives?! See what Dr. Westman thinks of doctors claiming that carnivore is a bad idea.
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[@betsyulbrich7362]

I’m finding it very difficult these days to take doctors seriously at all.

[@hardtruth2039]

@@jobrown8146your doctor is lying to you. Statins cause diabetes and several other issues. Their absolute benefit over taking nothing is a whopping 1.2% and that is shown in several studies.

[@ianstuart5660]

Agreed!

[@cassieoz1702]

Meh. No more/less dogma bound than other professions really

[@jackschitt6235]

They tell people what they were told in school to tell people.

[@Mr_ben123]

99.9999% of doctors are incompetent morons. They are pill pushers that have no clue on how to treat diseases.

[@KateRivers1]

I am 74 and been on Carnivor for 16 months. I am no longer pre-diabetic, blood pressure normal no more tabs, diagnosed with Dementia 4 years ago and was deteriorating rapidly and hospitalized twice. In my addled state I was persuaded to try the Carnivore diet. It's now 15 months on the diet I have lost 30kgs. There is no sign of any of the above issues. My cholestol is higher than normal, which the brain needs to irradicate the dementia, simply put. I will forever be grateful to get my life back. Driving my car, reading a book, shopping, able to read my own handwriting.

[@TheHourofWitchery]

That is amazing 🖤🌷

[@MsGildaB]

Wow, I’ve been telling my 88 yr. old parents.. they’re listening a lil. 😊

[@scoobtoober2975]

Daum how irresponsible. Take away the Dr's money from forever treatments that won't cure the ailments. NICE WORK Amen I thought I lost my mind when getting sick and mold attacked and the Doc's had not answers for me. It was mind numbing. I'm glad your symptoms are improved. So sorry you had to get to that point. But glad someone send you in the right direction.

[@joalyincontroly4379]

Congratulations, this is such a wonderful success story and I'm so grateful for this example. It does make me wish I'd figured this out ten years ago though, it's too late for my beautiful mom💛

[@jekim3]

But they say you'll die of a heart attack

[@tk-fn8ml]

I spent 8 years investigating doctors for criminal activity. In doing so I found most of them to be lazy and stupid when it comes to actually helping people with medical problems!

[@PaulHawkins]

They're Not Lazy Nor Stupid‼️ They're Shrewd and Conniving❗️ Non-Health IS Their INDUSTRY‼️

[@lisafrequency55]

Years ago In Los Angeles( I think) not sure of the location. The doctors who practiced in hospitals went on strike and the patients all had only nursing care. There was a 17% (edit: DECREASE) in deaths soon after that stat became known the strike ended.

[@shatteredstiks7392]

They probably want you to get sick so they will say otherwise

[@RonWalters-ow3mm]

Exactly!

[@relaxchamp]

😂 sure you did 😂. Thank you so much.

[@GrandmaDecande]

I reversed my heart disease and diabetes with the animal based diet. No grains, fruits, sweets or vegetables for 2 years. Also lost 60 pounds. Most recent angiogram showed zero plaque in all arteries. 5 years ago, all arteries were more than 60% blocked. I take no medication for cholesterol.

[@scotttiger8905]

Excellent! My heart palpitations are gone on carnivore.

[@jobrown8146]

Wow, that's great, and it's fantastic that you have the evidence to back it up. Thank you for sharing your results.

[@ElenaRattenni]

What is the LDL level ?

[@cathiemcginnis3997]

​@elenarattenni6230 I think a better question to ask is what is the ApoB number.

[@krisjustin3884]

Excellent testimony! Can’t argue against real life evidence!

[@JamalGetRight]

2 weeks ago I was 520lbs. Size 72 pants. Had to have everything delivered because I couldn’t walk more than 5 minutes without my back seizing up.. 2 weeks later I’m already down 40lbs. All due to Carnivore eating and fasting. Any mainstream doctor who calls this a ‘fad’ or ‘conspiracy’ is lieing to you! Keep up telling the truth Dr Eric. You are an inspiration, and I won’t stop til I get all the way to a healthy weight again with Carnivore!

[@rifeanimated]

INSTANT SUB! Keep it up! ❤

[@thewrightoknow]

Well done mate, lots of respect to you making this decision to go Carnivore.

[@iaindennis3321]

Keep up the great work.

[@JamalGetRight]

@@thewrightoknowthank you so much! I’m documenting it on my channel. Best health decision i ever made, and just wish I knew about it sooner!

[@JamalGetRight]

@@iaindennis3321thank you my friend! Really appreciate the kind words and support!

[@Eric-jo8uh]

90 days in and I can honestly say I have NEVER felt better. Sleeping soundly, more focused and only wish I had started this 73 years ago.

[@cindyjohnson1025]

Me too.

[@cinystarr4657]

@@cindyjohnson1025 How do you even know how to start this? And I don't know if I can handle constant meat. Is it satisfying??

[@cindyjohnson1025]

@@cinystarr4657 if you have an inflammatory disease, you have no choice because you will get multiple diseases. Reduce your intake of plants 10% per week til you are off. All plants are poison and inflammatory.

[@Buddyclub33]

​@@cinystarr4657Further research needed on your part. No silver spoon given. If you found this video, and took the time to leave a reply, you know what to do..

[@cinystarr4657]

@@Buddyclub33 Seriously? That's all I do anymore. You know how many hours thru how many weeks & months I spent on just keto? I spend hours a day on all the things I learn & reading comments & articles that direct me into another thing I need to study up on... I don't just sit here 'heIpIess' . And with all I've been finding out the past 3 wks about this topic nobody could even 'siIverspoon" those questions - it's way too much to go into in one or two replies. But someone might be able to just tell me a good source 4 info etc. & btw, I help as many ppl's questions I can if I know the answers or can lead them to sources. So ya, thanks anyway 🙄

[@anthonychaffeemd]

Great video Dr Westman, thank you for debunking these guys. While I'm sure they are great in their own field, they are really off base here. Some of these myths re: cholesterol, kidney function and protein, scurvy for the love of God, constipation, and cancer are simply a lack of awareness that the literature has moved on in the last few decades since they were indoctrinated with this in medical school. And not understanding basic biology and botany, like the fact that plants contain defense chemicals, is pure ignorance. The vast majority of plants are inedible, meaning that even a small amount of that plant will make you extremely sick or even kill you. That's a fact that is easily verifiable if they wanted to do even a cursory look at botany, which they clearly haven't done. Lastly, the whole point about eating a biologically appropriate diet is that you don't need supplements, so on Carnivore there are no products to sell.

[@angelramos9259]

Well said Doctor!

[@Sabbathissaturday]

Amen!

[@Damudean]

I was going to say well said and then I realized it was you Dr Chaffee as usual right on point😂

[@CarlosGonzalezIV]

Wise words from the only doctor I’d ever take advice from!

[@patcomly180]

Hi, Dr. Chaffee! Thank you for what you do and keep on doing it! It was a gradual transition for me from low fat & no red meat to ketovore, primarily fatty red meat. I am 71 year old woman, 20 years past menopause and fairly certain that I have never been healthier or happier in my life. And, the food is delicious! I am RN and still working as a school nurse. Being healthy makes it possible.

[@donpowers6331]

It must be nice to be a doctor. They get to be wrong all the time and face no consequences.

[@ralfw666]

Dr.? Westman?

[@ghenderson2022]

The weather man does that too

[@ryanh2277]

That is why they call it "practicing" medicine. Doctors should always be open to new information, willing to do research, and not just treat symptoms.

[@pepper419]

They sit in a room with a patient and often treat them so badly, but who will belive the poor patient. I took it for years from the only doctor in town while I became sicker and sicker. I've spent forty years wanting to kill that man.

[@denofpigs2575]

​@@ryanh2277 I think it's about time these doctors stop practicing then.

[@robdavies6022]

A patient cured is a customer lost.

[@terrymcnee3568]

Aint it the TRUTH paintient cured is customer LOST. I LOVE IT cheers

[@fender1000100]

Most people don't care. They are gonna keep eating their doughnuts. And McDonald's. And those with strong bodies could outlive someone doing everything right. And those who don't have strong bodies will perish..

[@brandhark7935]

Yep these guys need people on the Standard American diet so they can continue to make $600k a year.

[@mided2119]

But that’s not the case in countries like the UK where we don’t pay for healthcare and doctors are not businessmen, but instead work for the public good and actually care about their patients. And yet even our doctors advise against this diet (they have no vested financial interest in doing this). I’m not saying it’s bad, and I’m curious about carnivore and also keto diet, as I want to shift to running my body on fat rather than carbs, but most medical professionals say this is really not a good idea :(

[@citizen848]

Thanks to Carnivore Diet I’m off all my meds. Don’t let these doctors lie to you. This diet was the best thing to happen to me.

[@D4rkBl4de]

Only thing that fixed my 12+ years of chronic sinus inflammation. I can taste and smell again without having to take steroids.

[@kimgaugemusic]

❤

[@dewilton7712]

@@D4rkBl4de Oxalates in fruit and veggies can cause the sinus issues. That is why carnivore works and even keto may not.

[@zachman1419]

Did you have nasal polyps or just inflammation?

[@davidhenry1156]

@@dewilton7712 I was at a meal l wast night,everyone was stacking up on piles of veg,of course roast beef and tons of bread with margarine and crazy sugary drinks and large portions of sugary puddings after that. I only had a bowl of vegetable soup and a plateful of beef and bottle of water,of course everyone thought i was rare🤣. @ the end of the meal,everybody complaining how full and tired they were. I was just nicely filled and still full of energy when all was said and done.

[@pumpkin67704]

My sister was told she had stage 3 kidney disease by a doctor a few years ago. It had gone from stage 2 to 3, and that worried all of us. This doctor said it wasn't reversible and is progressive. This doctor wanted her to go vegan and said protein would kill her kidneys even more. Of course, that doctor is a vegan herself. I asked her if she was diabetic, and she said her blood sugar was normal. I told her to ask for a hemoglobin A1C. When she got that she was diagnosed with prediabetes - which scared her even more. (I think I read that most people with kidney disease also have diabetes.) She has another doctor now who put her on a h igh protein keto diet, and my sister has reversed her kidney disease to the point that she has been told she "officially" doesn't have kidney disease anymore. :) She still does "dirty" keto (she has some low carb tortillas made with wheat from time to time). But she is doing so much better!

[@jobrown8146]

Thank you for sharing this information about your sister's experience. And congratulations to your sister for taking control of her health!

[@ianstuart5660]

Garfield?

[@leighkelly2161]

Good for her and if eating the occasional low carb tortilla keeps her on track the rest of the time then doing so is a good idea 👍

[@lorcis1]

The diabetes tends to raise inflammation even more and cause the kidney problems. Gotta lower inflammation along with sugar and carbs

[@hollandspinehaven2634]

Thank you for sharing this story, hubby was just told stage 2 kidney diease and we are full carnivores now. Hoping in time we can stop this problem...

[@wtk6069]

After what happened in 2020, I will never again follow a doctor's opinion without questioning. This includes nutritionists.

[@toonybrain]

Dittos. I lost all respect for the majority of the medical community. Silly, dangerous fools.

[@dmoe0911]

Me too! What a shit show! I now seek out multiple sources for information, strongly consider the source, and make up my own mind. My GP of 25+ years told me and other family members that we were wrong about the experimental shot. I got a new doctor who was still recommending it but not insisting on it. He stopped bringing it up since 2021. He does fully support my keto/near carnivore diet and how it has improved my blood work numbers. He was up on the benefits and is obviously open minded about change.

[@Cholita.1979]

YES!

[@cathiemcginnis3997]

There is an 82 year old woman who has been on Carnivore diet for 65 years. She is still working on her ranch everyday. She is super fit and healthy and has been interviewed by Anthony Chaffee, MD and others.

[@ianstuart5660]

Yes, saw that interview. Very young looking woman!

[@cookingintheshopwithmark1222]

She’s sharp as a tack and hot.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

Yes!! I saw that too. She looks incredible.

[@itzakpoelzig330]

I think her name is Maggie?🤔 She is such an inspiration. All humans should be that active and looking that good at 82. And we could be, if we hadn't been lied to for the past 70-odd years.

[@cathiemcginnis3997]

@@itzakpoelzig330 yes! That is her name! Such an inspiration ✨️

[@threesxtnofficial]

Dude! I really like how you are responding to these two doctors! You are laying out your response in a fair and calm way whereas these two doctors come off as arrogant and dismissive and bullying people into agreeing with them. Great job!

[@simtime7591]

Well you know what it is dont you... if people started eating their way to health, those doctors would start losing their very lucrative earnings.. its in thier interest to keep our bodies slowly failing because of the rubbish we put in our mouths......

[@andrewrourke9519]

These dudes see their livelyhoods going down the drain. They just regurgitate what the ADA says and what their donators pay them for. It´s like politics. Pretty ironic don´t yah think?

[@denofpigs2575]

I see these two doctors on KZbin Shorts ALL THE TIME because I follow and watch a lot of medical researchers share their findings and discuss studies. They do nothing but regurgitate and parrot talking points doing absolutely no research. They're both a disgrace. I'd have been nice to them if it were a one-off circumstance, not everyone is perfect but these two are atrocious.

[@doesnotFempute]

​@@andrewrourke9519interesting how healthcare is now completely enmeshed with politics, and the those with the power are systematically picking off their own voter base. It's almost as if they don't need the votes 🤔🤔

[@andrewrourke9519]

@@doesnotFemputeI live in Germany. Our government gave healthcare away by treating millions who never paid a cent into it since they´ve been here.

[@tjcint]

This is heartening. A doctor who is not a medical school robot but thinks for himself.

[@zenahel-rafih4077]

There are a lot of them unfortunately they are ostracized by the medical community for going against the grain. When I was on Twitter I was amazed at how many doctors and cardiologists to boot were in favour of low carb Keto/carnivore diets and most of them practicing what they preach!

[@Ronkrein]

Please we need more

[@HtownAdel]

I feel like carnivore helped pull me out of such a dark place. I was for over a year depressed and felt like life had no meaning. My mom and dad both passed away last year in 2022 only 2 months apart from each other. My mom had cirrhosis of the liver, all the docs kept asking if she drank. My mom was not a drinker. Back in her day she did hard drugs but when I was a teenager she turned her life around and got her masters in microbiology. She would teach, biology, anatomy and physiology and microbiology at South Texas College and was my inspiration to become an RN, when she passed I literally spiraled and gave up. Since starting carnivore, I feel like that darkness has finally lifted. Within this 2 weeks period, I joined a gym, signed up for my chemistry classes and created my first KZbin carnivore grocery haul video. The energy and happiness I feel is out of this world. I can’t wait to continue this journey ❤

[@breestep9591]

Thanks for sharing! So happy to hear about the motivation and subsequent joy you've found!!

[@seamr05]

I’m sorry for your loss. But I’m glad that you are moving forward. ❤

[@CK-dd7eq]

I've suffered the same loss. It is terrible. This comment has really inspired me. Subscribed! Love from Ireland 💚

[@HtownAdel]

@@breestep9591 thank you, it’s hard at time but gotta keep moving forward.

[@HtownAdel]

@@seamr05 thank you, it is hard at times but moving forward is exactly what I have to do.

[@sking2173]

LOVE IT … I’ve been essentially a carnivore for 20 years … It won’t kill me young because I’m already an old man …

[@ummtaimann6819]

😂

[@dr.wadehra7850]

❤

[@youtubee432]

Poet

[@MoneyMagnet-m2t]

Good for you. Keep proving them wrong.

[@gryhnd3]

My doctor says "you need to lose weight" ok so I started losing, "how did you do it", I stopped eating soo much, "oh but you have to eat".... love your responses, thanks for this ..

[@frednugent2310]

I've been on the carnivore diet for about 6 months now and the results are phenomenal. I've lost 38lbs, no longer have high blood pressure, my insulin resistance is gone and my blood sugar went from 119 while fasting to 80, my IBS is gone and last but not least is my mental focus and memory is sharp as a razor. I believe some doctors are against this diet because they will be losing patients. I'm 51 years old and there is no way I am going back to where I was health wise. My cholesterol is high according to my doctor but I've explained to him to let me worry about that because I feel like a young man again.

[@ivettesantana4319]

drink lemon lime water daily and see if that cuts your cholesterol on paper lol

[@jimmymuthami7130]

@@ivettesantana4319 That won't be carnivore.

[@StarwaterCWS]

I’m guessing you did not get jabbed? Serious question, I’m noticing the unjabbed are awake.

[@frednugent2310]

@@StarwaterCWS no, I got the jab 3 times only because I work with cancer patients with compromised immune systems. I will not receive anymore.

[@WasenshiDo]

Awesome, look into the drink - lemon/garlic/ginger/ACV/ raw honey. Melts cholesterol. Also just ACV generally and raw sourkraut too. Dr berg non rancid cod liver oil

[@stroys7061]

I went keto 5 years ago. Went carnivore 1 year ago. Went from struggling to lose weight at 220 lbs to effortlessly maintaining my weight at 160 lbs. (5’8” medium frame). I’m stronger, feel way better, eliminated most of my prescription meds, rarely feel hungry or eat more than twice a day, never get constipated (I did before keto), have far more energy than I can ever remember having in the last 20 + years. I’m 73 and feel like a healthy 53. But I don’t have any long term studies to show.

[@46metube]

Congratulations 👍🏻

[@wocket42]

Just as the docs from the video say: just wait 20 years until you are 93 abd you might get a heart attack! Probably while hiking :-)

[@fiona4731]

I heard recently from a reindeer herder that this is the way his 90 yr something grandad died and I thought it sounded an awesome end.

[@anitakyota9922]

Actually you have 5 years of studies on yourself! Thank you for sharing.

[@SpiderF27]

What the heck is wrong with you Americans? I don't know one American that don't take any medications? What the hell is wrong with that nation? Have you been poisoned for the last 50 years or so?

[@carlyndolphin]

My granddad did carnivore for 40 years and died when he was 96.

[@Soul_of_a_Robot]

So it killed him slowly?

[@danielsijuade4696]

​@@Soul_of_a_Robotdeath at 96 is a full, long life

[@YouTuber-ep5xx]

I did low fat (high carb) for 20 years hoping to avoid my father's heart disease. That got me acute coronary artery disease in my 50s. For over 4 years since the heart attack, I've been low carb (high fat). I look and feel better, feel stronger and healthier. And I'm still alive. Low carb/high fat makes perfect sense to me. Wish I'd pursued it for entire life. Alas, I was mislead.

[@Solo-_-..]

We all were.. Fat= bad.. so now we are all diabetic

[@mpoharper]

We all were!

[@lloydhlavac6807]

Yes, as others have pointed out, you weren't the only one who was mislead.

[@dewilton7712]

If you do low carb but not carnivore also do less than 100mg a day of oxalates. Most fruits, vegetables, and processed foods have it and causes joint inflammation, dandruff, kidney stones, skin issues, and excess mucus.

[@MyLifeRefining]

Dr. Westman is a classy man with very gracious responses to ignorance.

[@kevinfinch126]

This is a very underrated comment. Those guys are laughably misleading and downright dangerous. Just shows how big the responsibility is, that we take seriously our role as our own healthcare advocates, and spend time researching alternatives to mainstream narrative.

[@youtubee432]

So true, I still goad him on. Get em doctor west! Expose thier asses. But I'm petty, I admire his Grace

[@Caffinated_Koala]

I am part Australian aboriginal and I have a massive problem that I burn through iron and trans Ferron, when I went to a carnivore diet I had better absorption of other nutrients as well as my iron. The problem was so bad that my organs were shutting down and almost hospitalized until I ate a boat load of meat. Since starting a carnivore diet my base levels have improved dramatically and energy levels have increased.

[@southern-samurai]

I reckon we’d solve a lot of Aboriginal health issues with the carnivore diet.

[@lailingshen7558]

Started low carb keto under the care of Dr. Westman in March. Just had my blood tested today. Just 4 months, my A1C down from 6.3 to 5.6 and my Triglycerides is normal, 1st time in 14 years! Thank you, Dr. Westman!!!

[@kaijusushi8165]

I was struggling with depression and low energy on the carnivore diet, then I went hard core all in - eating only beef, butter, Redmond's salt and water and making sure I ate 3x per day and I IMMEDIATELY felt much better (within 24 hours). The depression lifted, and my energy surged. At age 59 I feel better than I have in at least 20 years.

[@ryanh2277]

I am 3 months into to a 95% carnivore diet. I have added a few pickles here and there as well as milk and cottage cheese. I have been struggling with low energy and not so much depression as just being angry. I am 6'3" and have dropped from 238 down to 198. I realized I was just not eating enough. When I started to increase the servings to where I felt comfortably full, my energy and mood have soared.

[@victorlincurve675]

​@@ryanh2277add more fat

[@kaweka260]

Did you eat fatty steak everyday?

[@jimmckay2337]

I had a pound of salmon last night for dinner. It was delicious and satiating. I will not feel hungry again for a while because I got the nutrition I needed. Almost 7 years doing this. Never been better.

[@amyc.peters1064]

I went through nursing school (US)in 2019 and was HORRIFIED by the very brief nutrition portion of the program. It was extremely outdated and upsidedown and any questions i put forth (respectfully)were immediately shut down, even though I could offer extremely credible medical studies from places like Harvard contradicting what they were teaching. After a couple attempts I shut up so I could get my grade. It wasn't the only textbook that completely ignored new studies (i mean in the last decade or so) regarding medications, metabolism, and mental health. I graduated feeling extremely disappointed and more cynical than when i went in.

[@glynhayes5930]

The people who excell in the medical industry are the ones who shut up, follow the literature and do as there told. Healthy people doesn’t equate to bigger income for big pharma.

[@zzBaBzz]

Did oyu have anything about it in your textbooks?

[@jjk3502]

Hahaha same here and that was long time ago. My professor was an idiot.

[@wijn1008]

I finished nursing school in 2010. Was also very dissapointed. A high protein low carb diet is the way to go for everyone. I find that in the medical field we often treat the symptoms, but not the causes.

[@pepper419]

Doctors are lucky to get any at all. I was sent to dietitians when I was gaining weight many years ago and I knew my diet was fine. No doctor would help me, and it too twenty years for a doctor to wake up to the fact that my thyroid was the problem.

[@lcvb1624]

I recently heard a doctor say that it is NO LONGER the practice of medicine, but rather the PRACTICE of MEDICATION!🤔

[@crazylady61]

This is a brilliant video...on the one hand you've got 2 surgeons giving their unsubstantiated opinions, and then you've got a Dr who has taken the time to find out the truth and facts....extremely interesting, but quite scary to realise just how 'off' these experienced surgeons are with their theories, who are advising us! Thank You Dr Westman. Regarding fibre...I'm living proof that we don't need fibre in our diet...since going carnivore, I no longer have any constipation issues and am more 'regular' now than I've been in my life!

[@davidtmoreno5552]

If you have diverticulosis, fiber is recommended for the gut, w holes in the lining, like I have. Cleans out gut

[@christopherrobin361]

@@davidtmoreno5552 You will gain weight, bp level and sugar number will go up, actually have digestive, kidney, and heart issues. Good luck in finding out.

[@carolkendall9147]

So far I like Ketovore

[@joewiley6927]

Surgeons are highly specialized, spending years after medical school focusing on perfecting their surgical craft. Very little nutritional health is covered during medical school. Far less while gaining specialization skill set. On top of this, the entire working atmosphere these surgeons operate in, pun intended, is hyper focused on their awesome specialized skills. For good reason during surgery, of course. My point is these people are quite regularly living in this super niche scenario where they are superheroes, doing things nobody else can. Most people, including myself, would struggle to differentiate how amazing they are at the thing they are trained to do, versus how amazing they are. So easy to fall into the trap of believing that you are smarter/better/more than almost everyone else. A surgeon who falls off a cruise ship at sea will quickly find out, medical school does not a navy seal make.

[@bloosman1]

In 2017, I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. A1c = 11.6 at the time. Dr. Westman and Dr. Jason Fung showed me the way via you tube. I lived on 'page 4' of Dr. Westman's original guide and did intermittent fasting (one meal a day). after 3 months my A1c was 5.3 and I lost 45 lbs. I am now more carnivore than ever. My weight is now the same (189 lbs) as when I first lost it. I still eat one meal a day. I am 65 years old as I write this. I am on no medications.

[@johnallen7367]

Hi.63 yo Australian male. Carnivore 2 mths. Lost 25lbs, look very different, fast walking the dogs for 45min daily including steep inclines, arthritis gone, joint soreness gone, kicked my heart meds and statins to the curb. Never felt better. Im reversing my aging. Good luck!

[@TheGreatonejah]

Carnivores are making big pharma shake in their boots

[@TakeTheRide]

I started carnivore on July 1st 2023. I am 66 years old. Triglycerides 1,475. 81c was 9.5 and within a month I have lost 15 pounds in my A1C is down to 8.2 already. I feel better, I'm sleeping better, less nightmares, no more waking up with acid reflux. Not storing anymore. All this in one month of carnivore.

[@Meathead-10810]

I'm busy with my own study of one on the carnivore diet. I have been eating 90% meat for 4+ years and have no health problems anymore. The last doctor I visited was telling me about how cutting out some of my parathyroid glands was going to make me feel better, that is when I switched from mostly plants to mostly meats and it only took a month for most health issues to go away. My back pain took almost 4 years to go away but I have been able to do things like running and twisting my back that I couldn't do since 2005. So far I would say my study has proven that a meat heavy diet is the healthiest for me but I do plan to monitor my health as I continue into the future :) Thanks Dr Westman.

[@mpoharper]

There are several videos by Jordan Peterson talking about his long term foray into carnivore. Really worked for him.

[@tg636]

L O L. When I got to your comment a reminder on my meditation app popped up and it said “I’m working on me for me.’

[@Meathead-10810]

@@tg636 lol, nice.

[@metaspherz]

As a 73 y.o. type-2 diabetic and 240 lbs with an A1C of 10.2 and high blood pressure. My Doctor wanted to start me on a shot and double my metformin to 1000 mg. I agreed on the Metformin increase but refused the shot. Two weeks later my best friend of over 50 years died of a sudden heart attack. I was stunned and shocked although we were both in our early 70s and relatively healthy, it was still a wake-up call for me to take my health more seriously. When I committed to lose weight, I started the carnivore diet first. I remained on it for about 2 weeks but started to feel ill with diarrhea. It's referred to as the Carnivore flu and I didn't know about it at the time or that it would pass. So, I started on the Keto diet which allowed me some low-carb veggies. I have stayed on it for 6 months now. For 2 months I ate -/+ 20 carbs. No problem. In July I met my first weight loss goal of 125 so I upped my carb limit to 50. I continued to lose weight and I never felt hungry. Fast forward to now, and I have lost over 40 pounds and I have dipped below 195 now for the first time in over 15 years! My latest A1C was 5.2 and some days I don't take Metformin at all and my blood pressure is well within normal readings. Good luck to all if you're trying to take control of your eating habits. It's worth it if you want to live!

[@angelika77st]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you keep doing well. Food is definitely medicine 🙏💪

[@pepper419]

May your friend RIP and may you live a long healthy life. Well done.

[@Vasudeva108.]

Some say Metformin may increase lifespan reduce heart disease chances and prevent some cancers any thoughts?

[@GladysMokgatle]

Congratulations, fasting was the correct choice.

[@AndreaSwiedler]

Rectal cancer survivor here. Now have low anterior resection syndrome and it is horrible. Carnivore WOE has stopped my 40 trips to the bathroom daily. Hope to get back to Dr. Westman's keto in time, but for now, carnivore is it. My surgeon, my gastroenterologist, my primary doc are all thrilled. Im thrilled. Im not going to be getting nutrition advice from an ortho surgeon. Nor will i discuss my rectal cancer with an ortho.

[@michelemcneill3652]

I went from keto to carnivore and will never go back. I have a couple autoimmune diseases and feel so much better.

[@grimakastatik]

What's WOE?

[@nphare]

@@grimakastatikWay of Eating? Just guessing

[@grimakastatik]

@@michelemcneill3652 I been on it for a week and my shoulder pain is almost gone already from inflammation. I woke up the past 2 days like, is this real? I've had shoulder pain for almost a year and heart palpitations for a year and it all stopped just by cutting carbs and sugar. Wow.

[@dewilton7712]

Add back other foods slowly and one at a time to see if any of them trigger you and make you feel worse in any way.

[@HerbertSimonDachs]

I am my own testimony for the health benefits of the carnivore diet. The opinion of these doctors don't matter since I lost all my pain, sadness, allergies and fatigue.

[@LifewithSusy]

I have all those symptoms. Was recently diagnosed with fatty liver disease. I am completely lost on how to gather a grocery for my first week. I am glad all your symptoms went away! 👏🏼

[@HerbertSimonDachs]

@@LifewithSusy ground beef, eggs. Maybe butter and if you can afford it, steaks 👍

[@nphare]

And if you follow these dr advice and don’t improve, then it’s your fault! You’re obviously cheating or not doing it right! The arrogance is astounding

[@Kreyolsouldier]

@HerbertSimonDachs 3 weeks ago "I am my own testimony" will now be on a home made t-shirt, thank you

[@HerbertSimonDachs]

@@Kreyolsouldier 🥰

[@bokie51]

I'm 68 previous smoker 38 years. I'm post 386 pounds. Now under 200. I'm post clinical depression, I was type two diabetes on oral meds. And 26 years diagnosis of copd, which killed my mother and three sisters. I'm still stage 1 of my copd, 26 years in stage 1 copd. Number one I have God, and two my health and happiness are both very important to me. But God is the power I use to achieve anything I deem important enough Ican achieve. I have literally never been in the health that I am in all my 68 years. Now, it's true I have only been a carnivore for 4 years, but it's done amazing things in my life, health,and happiness.

[@angied1178]

The fact that they laugh and are soooo dismissive is heartbreaking. Even if they don't agree, why not approach with curiosity-- even if you're skeptical there's a better approach than this

[@ZeldaZorch205]

They are doing schtick about life and death issues. Perhaps it's an attempt to be funny and informative and get those subscribers. A "know-it-all" attitude in a doctor can be deadly. Their viewers are now misled and headed for pain and possibly death because they are too arrogant to question themselves and their two days of nutrition training in med school. Dr. Westman is right. They are full of pop culture notions about nutrition and appear unwilling to learn differently.

[@ianstuart5660]

Arrogance is bliss but shameful, disgusting, disgraceful, and the worst, very self serving!!

[@buckjones4901]

This is typical of some of the college educated idiots who think because they can regurgitate false information, yet their own arrogance blinds them to the truth.

[@craigbrison4241]

Because they're idiots?

[@mary-leslieholland7983]

Like "Ted Lasso" says, "Be curious, not judgmental"......

[@Livetoeat171]

Just because you're a doctor, doesn't mean you know anything except what you were trained in. I have to admit my son is an orthopedic surgeon and he's a sugar-aholic and loves his carbs as well as steak, but he doesn't know much about health other than eat more vegetables and meat for protein everything else is OK to eat, also. I'm carnivore, but I would never ask him for any dietary advice. But anything pertaining to bones he's an expert at.

[@patcomly180]

Your son may be an expert on the mechanics/techniques of surgery, but if he doesn't know about diet, then he does not know how to keep bones healthy. I am an RN, formerly worked on joint replacement/rehab unit. Dr. Westman (and others) has opened my eyes about the primary significance of a proper human diet. I would love to see someone over-haul the diet typically served in hospitals. One of the problems is that hospitals concern themselves with "patient satisfaction scores." Patients would probably complain about a healthy diet menu because they have been misinformed about a what is a truly healthy diet. Public education is a very steep hill to climb.

[@jeanmartin963]

"Just because you're a doctor, doesn't mean you know anything except what you were trained in" And even in what you were trained in, that is the problem nowadays for most of the medical doctors. Their goal is not to have healthy patients, their goal is to maximize their profit by putting their patients in a relative unhealthy state where they become a cash cow. Too healthy people and the doctors get broke, too unhealthy people and the patient dies before having been milked. The convergence of interests between doctor and patient is true up to a certain point. Where are the safeguards in case of abuse of these guardians of health ? Quis custodiet ipsos custodes ?

[@Livetoeat171]

@@jeanmartin963 That is true in our current state of affairs between health and patient care. My son, almost on a weekly basis will be removing toes, feet, legs, fingers and hands all because they have diabetes, and have been unable or unwilling to lose weight to become healthier. His job is to care for people's ailments, not get them into a health program. Whose job should that be? The GP? A nutritionist? We already have those and both of them are wrong. So, it seems to me that we are on our own to figure out what is best for our bodies. Both, nutritionists and GPs may differ in their solution to being unhealthy. We are our own advocate, and we all need to find whatever works for us.

[@jeanmartin963]

@@Livetoeat171 The problem is the monopolistic position of the doctors toward health. If nobody can say anything on the topic of health except them and be considered as experts, if they are corrupted as corportation, nobody can notice it legally. The global advices made by high ranking doctors in the public health's institution are corrupted, that is easily done with the money the lobbies have. And the others doctors under them have the following choice, sticking to that advice and win money, they will of course do that if they do not ask any question or did not understand the science, or if they know this are lies but want money anyway (first in order to reinbuse their students loan). Or saying that is false, loosing patients that want the standard solution, risk costly lawsuits because they did not follow the official guideline. Or even, it depends of your country, having their affiliation to the social security system revoked (in my country, France, that is like a death sentence). Consequently the vast majority of the corportation make the first choice.

[@Livetoeat171]

@@patcomly180 He can only suggest going on a diet, but he told me once that he doesn't dare give out diet advice because that's not what they're trained in and there's a liability on giving out that kind of advice, especially if it's a certain type of diet because they have no idea what other ailments the patient might have and medication's that they're taking. That's why only a GP, or a nutritionist should be giving dietary advice. So don't blame the orthopedic, Dermatology, Or cardiologists for not telling someone what diet they should be on.

[@micheleosullivan4430]

Thanks for this reaction video. I've been keto for a long time, but now that I am going through menopause and some other issues, I am considering a carnivore WOE. I watched Dr. Ken Berry interview a woman. ((Kelly Hogan) that has been a carnivore for 13 years. She has her own channel as well. Her health is stellar, and she looks amazing. She had many issues that came with obesity. After 13 years and extremely healthy...I am going to try it.

[@jacknissen6040]

I’ll NEVER got back to the standard diet again. period.! mire healthy than I was most of my life. many many issues simply disappeared!!!

[@dewilton7712]

Some people have better luck with fat surging and fat fasting to lose weight especially when the weight loss has stalled. Plenty of videos online about it.

[@GinaBobbolina]

I love Dr Westman's down-to-earth, fact-based explanations. His delivery is straight forward, no hype or theatrics. Doesn't wear his doctor's "uniform." Have never seen him in a white coat or scrubs, wearing his stethoscope, or in a medical setting. Doesn't use props that scream "yes, I'm a doctor, trust me....." 🫶 Dr Westman and Team AYLA

[@mary-leslieholland7983]

Exactly!

[@yahirmadrigalcastro]

I think hes full of it like wy in the most important coments .he stu stutatata studerd...simole fact he sed it himself there are no studies to Back him up.

[@brianhildebran4351]

How else are they going to have you appeal to authority?

[@brianhildebran4351]

​@davidyahirmadrigalcastro6385 sure just thousands of personal experiments and health transformations.

[@johnsonpaul1914]

After a type 2 diagnosis and a heart attack resulting in a heart bypass 7+ years ago I spent a year eating plant based and not a single number had been improved. I will say that for the first 4 months after the surgery I had cleaned up my diet considerably and then I did the plant based. Stayed on the same meds, A1C remained at 6.3 with 2 meds, still had fatty liver and ejection fraction remained at 37% which it was at that 4 month mark. I switched to keto and after 9 months, all meds were gone, fatty liver was gone, A1C was now 5.2 with no meds and ejection fraction was 48%. Now I'm almost 100% carnivore and have been for 5 years. Fiber is not needed. Still no scurvy. this 76 year old will never go back to carbs beyond what celery or romaine have.

[@CountBeetle]

What caused your fatty liver?

[@johnsonpaul1914]

The same thing that causes it in most people other than alcohol---insulin resistance. 10-12 years of uncontrolled type 2 @@CountBeetle

[@1Hope4All]

​@@CountBeetle Several things can cause fatty liver disease. But it depends on whether it's nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; NAFLD, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis; NASH, or from alcohol. Possible causes that are not from alcohol: ‣ Eating more calories than needed. ‣ Consuming more refined carbohydrates than your body is able to handle. ‣ Too much sugar; excess carbs, sweets and sugar-sweetened beverages. ‣ Being sedentary; spending too much time sitting rather than moving.

[@CountBeetle]

@@1Hope4All what about elevated levels with dehydration on top? Also what did it make you feel like?

[@tammyicious]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

[@MA-P1978]

Thank Dr. Westman for your thoughts and analysis of these two fellow doctors. I’m about to get started on my carnivore way of life, in hopes to correcting my high BP after contracting Covid, and several other inflammatory issues. Thanks everyone for your encouragement!

[@dewilton7712]

It is not just carbs and dairy that are inflammatory, but also oxalates. That is why carnivore works even when keto does not.

[@mkjackman87]

I'm down 65 lbs in 8 months on Carnivore. All my arthritis is gone now. Let me repeat that... ALL MY ARTHRITIS IS GONE. This way of eating has literally saved my life.

[@foxontheedge]

This is why I’m doing it!❤

[@fiona4731]

That must be wonderful to be free of that pain. All the best with the proper human diet

[@AngieWaltersTorus]

I needed to hear this. My husband and I are in so much arthritic pain. I've started the carnivore diet. I keep reminding him of the damage done by carbs and sugars and lectins and ocsilates in plants. The money that I save by not eating packaged carbs, sugars, veg...can be used for quality bbbe.

[@fergon609]

❤

[@fergon609]

​@@fiona4731❤

[@jobrown8146]

When I first visited my cardiologist, who is concerned about the obesity epidemic, and told him I had been on a low carb diet for just over a year said he was very proud of me for having changed my diet and losing a lot of weight (and he stated that he could tell from my blood test results that I had), remitting my diabetes, reducing blood pressure. Then he said but don't go carnivore. At the time I had no intention of eating only animal products so didn't say anything but now I wish I had asked why. After getting a CAC score of zero but with high LDL (trig/HDL ratio is good) he still recommended a low dose of statin. I'm 65 years old and said no. He then said if it were his mother he would put her on a statin (emotive manipulation or genuine concern, who knows?). My LDL went up even more after that and I thought my GP was going to have kittens . Interestingly my fasting insulin result had gone from 7 down to 5 in the 6 months since I had seen the cardiologist, and yes my trig/HDL ratio had improved as well. I still said no to the statin. I'm very thankful for medical professionals providing information like this so I can make an informed decision.

[@ianstuart5660]

@cornstar1253 So very much agree with you !

[@jobrown8146]

@@cornstar1253 I'm fortunate to be able to see an older GP (practising for 40+ years) with an interest in low carb nutrition. So I have a regular GP and a LC GP if I don't feel that the regular one is "on track". The LC GP requested a fasting insulin test which the previous 3 GPs had not requested. When I got my last test I requested the fasting insulin test. When I told the LC GP that the cardiologist had recommended a statin after the CAC of zero, he threw up his arms and said Why? It was nice to get personalised confirmation of my decision to decline the statin.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

@@cornstar1253- I couldn’t agree more.

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Yes!! Thank you Cornstar! I can't understand why these people keep going to doctors. Like, what do you think they're going to do for you? The only thing they can do is prescribe medication (and all of it is bad news for your body), or order tests. And you don't need tests to tell you whether you're healthy or not - you already know. I was a pre-med student for two years, but when I learned that iatrogenic illness is one of the leading causes of death in the US, I realized I had to change my plans. Iatrogenic means caused by doctors or medicine. These people have EVERYTHING so wrong that they are killing more Americans than car accidents.

[@ianstuart5660]

@itzakpoelzig330 That's a pretty damning indictment of the medical industry. Very much agree. If one can stay away, stay far away. Impressed that you stuck to your morals and chose a different path!

[@authenticmslife]

Thank you for this logical, yet gracious review. I really appreciate how you examine their comments thoughtfully and without sarcasm. You gave them the benefit of the doubt while gently exposing their errors. This is how it should be done. 👍

[@SmewCat]

I think these Canadian orthopedic surgeons need to confer with their fellow doctor, Dr Jason Fung, a nephrologist in Toronto. He actually sees end stage diabetics because they have to go on kidney dialysis. His excellent book, The Obesity Code, explains in clear language the causes of obesity, and gives clear solutions. Worth a read, especially for these two docs!

[@sarahmoorman6936]

Totally agree!

[@jonnyb8203]

I’ve been diagnosed with an allergy/sensitivity to lectin last fall. I’ve always had issues with my body when I was on a keto diet consuming a large amount of vegetables. I cut the vegetables back tremendously and have found my IBS, psoriasis symptoms have almost gone away, and overall energy levels have drastically improved. Carnivore isn’t for everyone, but is for me.

[@dewilton7712]

It is not just carbs and dairy that are inflammatory. You should research fruits and vegetables with oxalates and either avoid them or have less than 100mg per day. Introduce them one at a time slowly to see how they affect you. I can only do a very few fruits or vegetables. Oxalates cause skin issues, dandruff, and joint inflammation. Guar gum and soy lecithin are my biggest triggers which are in almost all processed food.

[@raeward1605]

I am a 12 yr Stage 4 kidney cancer survivor, who had liver failure, poor kidney function in my one remaining kidney, high blood sugar needing insulin injections daily, diverticulitis, gluten problems, inflamed digestive issues and very low iron needing iron infusions. I started Keto three years ago and had some improvement but not enough. Over a year ago in June 2022 I started relaxed Carnivor diet, including eggs and some fermented dairy. Within five months all my blood work improved to normal liver, kidney, digestive functions. I also no longer needed insulin. I lost a little weight but the biggest improvement was most of my pain and discomfort was gone. Today I am healther, more energetic, have acceptable iron levels and acceptable Hba1c not needing insulin. For me, Carnivor has been the best cure for many problems I suffered from for years. I don't/or take need Ace inhibitors, insulin, or any other medication that I had previously been told I had to take.

[@dewilton7712]

If you want to lose weight, some people have better luck with fat surging and fat fasting to lose weight especially when the weight loss has stalled. Plenty of videos online about it.

[@raeward1605]

@@dewilton7712 Thank you for the suggestion. I will search for that and study up. 😊

[@gloriaiarango]

@raeward1605. Would you please tell us if your kidney issues have improve in carnivore diet? Mi brother is starting dialysis and I want hi to go carnivore. Thanks in advance

[@dewilton7712]

I do not have kidney issues. Carnivore works for kidney because it gets rid of oxalates. You just have to do a super low oxalate diet that some doctors recommend for kidney disease or kidney stones.

[@raeward1605]

@gloriaiarango , I had between Stage 2 and 3 kidney failure blood levels prior to going carnivor. Now I have normal eGFR and creatinine. But I do have very high protein in urine levels. Dr Ken Berry said it was most likely historical kidney damage. I only have one kidney and so I chose to ignore the high protein in urine. It has improved but is still way off the chart for normal levels.

[@petrapiciacchia2456]

As a Canadian I believe some of our doctors are behind the times. Try getting a CAC scan, will cost you hundreds of dollars, or a lipid panel that measures lipid sizes - we order through our naturopath and shipped to the States. Thx Dr. Westman for all you do.

[@ancient1350]

100% Health Canada is a shadow of it's former self. Been going downhill since the '80s.

[@cathiemcginnis3997]

​@@ancient1350same with American Healthcare. It's been going downhill here since the introduction of managed care. And since I have been on Medicare, ageism is already a big problem.

[@alxdava2004]

Not behind the times , but purely evil just to earn money. F..k them!

[@bonniemeads6056]

Almost impossible to get more than the basic bloodwork done in Nova Scotia. If you want scans, MIR, surgery. Be prepared to wait many months or more. Prevention medicine and annual check ups are are distant memory in Nova Scotia. Sadly, you have to be really sick before treatment 😢

[@ScottMorgan88]

Where are all the sick carnivores? I've been carnivore 6 years. No scurvy and perfect blood panel.

[@johnray5665]

You just wait until your in your late 90s. Then you'll get scurvy, and you'll regret going Carnivore

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Right? Just wait till you're 140 and you drop dead during your biweekly tango class. Then you'll really regret your silly dietary choices!

[@thedude5740]

​@@johnray5665how many people are in great condition at 90? I work in the elderly healthcare industry.... We won't live forever, but damn, we should feel as good as possible for as long as possible. I study all diet fads. Carnivore is stupid simple, eat as much as you want. People with health problems, the problems disappear quickly. You gain weight if too skinny and lose weight if obese... Maybe it's time for actual clinical trials... O wait no, that won't happen, it's too expensive, but we use all the money we can muster for war...

[@avocadomegs4189]

My daughter had a major surgery when she was 17months old & her ortho told us to really prioritize protein for healing, and really emphasized the importance!! Luckily this girl loves meat and dairy and went absolutely ham lol her ortho is such an Amazing orthopedic surgeon and gave great advice for post op, she healed beautifully and was walking again 7 weeks post op! Will forever be grateful for that man 💙

[@apriljohnson7447]

These guys are hilarious. On the carnivore diet, my caloric intake actually went up (not down)... AND i still lost weight

[@apriljohnson7447]

@@adelarsen9776 exactly

[@matchu4444]

Yup. I went from about 2000cal per day SAD diet to 3000+ carnivore. Lost a ton of weight and retained all the muscle that developed while I was overweight.

[@supernova743]

Ketosis is the process of your body breaking down fats to turn into fuel. This process costs calories to take place. So even if youre intaking more calories your body needs to work harder than taking in carbohydrates. This can cause you actually be calorie negative. Its like adding exercise but eating more. Your calorie expenditure went up more than the calorie intake so you actuall went negative.

[@robertriedinger9695]

Yes on a carnivore diet, your caloric intake goes up. I was surprised Dr. Westman didn't catch that.

[@trishnjasperCarnivorePack]

yup dieting and yoyoing i went from 1100 cal a day to an average of 1600 I'm full and not hungry I eat once a day loosing weight, I don't crave sugar anymore. Carnivore is a lifechanger.

[@AriD2385]

Enough people have tried this way of eating and have persisted long enough for medical professionals to recognize the need to stop and assess *why* people are successful on it long-term. This is especially the case when supposedly obvious risks don't manifest themselves, such as a lack of vitamin deficiencies, a lack of heart disease, and a lack of digestive issues resulting from a lack of fiber. If anything, doctors speaking to carnivore without recognizing that what they are saying is continually being disproven through many people's experience, is only likely to lead people to alternative sources of information, not least of which are their own bodies.

[@Ndnative3431]

Well said.

[@n2daair23]

I believe Professor Bart Kay has already laid these docs to waste.

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Right? They're discrediting themselves. It's embarrassing.

[@theirmom4723]

I would think one would want a, lack of heart disease

[@st1v1w0nd3r]

Its a good thing we got to the Inuits in time. Poor people been eating meat and fish. Almost got away cancer free. Good we fixed that.

[@youtubee432]

I lost it when you said...almost got away cancer free😂😂

[@FuzzeeDee]

I did keto on and off for 4 years and although I lost weight and got healthier, it wasn’t until I went strict carnivore that all my major autoimmune diseases went into full remission, blood pressure went from 216/175 to 120/72, A1C from 6.1 to 5.3. Bipolar gone, improved mental acuity and memory. None of this was accomplished on keto, fairly recent studies support carnivore. I feel better than I have in 30 years. Even discs in my lumbar spine regenerated. on carnivore

[@Mary.Mercedes]

What great results. Congrats.

[@Ndnative3431]

Good for you! Thanks for sharing your amazing results and inspiring the rest of us!

[@Angel283]

Wow!! 216/175 bp... you should be dead. Congratulations for turning it around!!!

[@FuzzeeDee]

@@Angel283 I know, right? My doctor was pretty worried lol. He was shocked when I discontinued my blood pressure medication after a month on carnivore and my blood pressure got even better lol. My life is so different now.

[@rorygrady5521]

That's fantastic! I got on carnivore for that reason, to get off those medications. I had a stroke some years back probably due to high blood pressure and though I had minimal damage I still have high blood pressure and I'm on two medications for it plus a statin and aspirin. My goal is to get off all meds if possible. I believe in the carnivore diet. I was on the Atkins diet years ago but didn't stay on it. But now with the carnivore diet it's much simpler. Just eat meat and stay hydrated with electrolytes. Maybe not that simple but simpler than the other diets and certainly simpler than vegan or vegetarian.

[@JMK-vo8pv]

Last year I saw a cardiologist who unequivocally told me that I needed to be on a "Mediterranean diet" (lots of fruits, veggies, bread, pasta, grains, legumes, etc.) for my coronary artey disease. He made this recommendation even though he knew full well I was a full blown type 2 diabetic. It is very frightening to me that many cardiologists are clueless when it comes to the true "root cause" of atherosclerosis-------insulin resistance. Most of these cardiologists are still living in the world of Ancel Keys and his outdated "cholesterol-heart" hypothesis from 60 years ago. Thank goodness we now have nutrtitional experts like Dr. Westman who are paving the way for much improved "metabolic health."

[@paultishler6013]

Ancel keys lived to over 100, what does that tell you.

[@herbertseiffert3819]

He probably didn't follow his own advice.

[@herbertseiffert3819]

Like most doctors.

[@itzakpoelzig330]

You're right, he probably didn't follow his own advice, as he knew damn well all the number fudging he had done.

[@sheilacollins9384]

Yes, they keep trying to drag his outdated crazy - and very harmful - theory into the future.

[@demetriajones9981]

Great job Dr.Westman! You are totally awesome I follow you and thank you for all the wonderful advice and wisdom! I love your interaction with these doctors, the fact that you don’t take it personal, and you’re just giving your community another viewpoint so it’s very nice to see this type of interaction in these videos!!

[@Halpedersen]

If we all ate carnivore, these guys would be out of a job.

[@jamiem3115]

Exactly.

[@sheilacollins9384]

You nailed it!

[@robcarhood]

Your way is not the best for everyone else. Placebo is the most powerful.

[@Halpedersen]

@@robcarhood humans aren't THAT different biologically. We all have common ancestors that primarily ate meat, and we are all evolved to eat meat as well.

[@simonround2439]

Very nicely done! These two doctors are out of their lane and there's no reason why we should listen to them on nutrition. If I have a knee problem I'll watch their channel.

[@robertriedinger9695]

I have just started the carnivore diet, I have been on it for a week now. I weighed 198, had bad stomach issues, tired all the time and high blood pressure. I have lost 10 pounds in the first week, no longer tired and my blood pressure keeps going down. I only eat 2 times a day and I am never hungry. It has been awesome. I will never go back.

[@John-hw3ds]

I have a primary care VA Dr. and a regular Primary care doc through insurance. Three years ago, they were both pissed at me and told me to stop listening to quacks on KZbin/Internet. I ignored them and went Carnivore then slid into more Keto, as I do like and can tolerate small amounts of carbs. I lost around 80lbs, and all blood markers returned to normal, and all my stomach and skin issues completely disappeared. I did all that between yearly physicals, and they were in shock, but said they absolutely cannot endorse such a radical unhealthy diet. I still go to them, and every time my first words is im still shoveling as much meat as i can, and im still here. Its sucks, as im still waiting for it to kill me.

[@cant-stand-ya]

They’re pissed you’re no longer a source of income for them. I can’t stand such people.

[@TGSamantha091]

I am fortunate that my VA Docs are supportive of what I do. They don't necessarily agree, but they see my labs and can't really argue.. =) My Doc Said my LDL a little High but otherwise my labs look good.

[@iaindennis3321]

It is true that Carnivores do also die, but it appears only after a longer life and health span - I’ve done carnivore for two years as a result not had to see these guys professionally - maybe that’s why they are against it.

[@bishopsdeeplearning555]

dogs eating a strict raw meat diet live 25% longer than dogs eating dry dog food. that's like adding 20 quality years to a human life.

[@ianstuart5660]

Without a doubt! Congratulations to you!

[@defeqel6537]

IIRC there are very few or even no long term studies about carnivores, so we cannot really say either way

[@ChristinaMathewsonNaturopath]

If I followed these doctors advice, I’d be injecting insulin because I had diabetes that would be getting progressively worse instead of being currently non existent and still 43kgs heavier and continuing to go up. Ps. I’m happy to be in a study.

[@nikobellic570]

Congratulations on your healing and recovery

[@ChristinaMathewsonNaturopath]

@@nikobellic570 thank you!

[@1-QuackUp-Now]

I really like Dr Westman’s measured approach to evaluating the carnivore diet. He looks at it with some curiosity, wondering about its origins; he would like to see actual data that might come from a randomized control study which supports some of the claims of the “VideoDocs”. He does not outright accept nor reject the idea that the carnivore diet may have dangers or benefits. He seems more curious than condemning of it. I just like that, unlike many others, he’s non-reactive/non-judgmental and allows for individual experience ; if it seems to work and helps a person , maybe that’s a good thing…?

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

The data is out there already if he would just look for it.

[@jimlofts5433]

@@my-yt-inputs2580 randomised scientific studies hmm oh well he is only a professor at the university for over 20 years - perhaps you could tell him as you know what and where they are - hope your willing to help

[@btudrus]

@@my-yt-inputs2580 " The data is out there already if he would just look for it. " Yes, there is enough data to say that plant make you sick...

[@jenniferrose-ly4ej]

Dr. Westman has been doing Canivore for a while. You don't see how much weight he has lost eating this way. I have his book. He does recommend eating a few low carb veggies, no more than 20 or 24 carbs a day. But, I think he is full Canivore now.

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

@@jenniferrose-ly4ej That's great to hear but not sure I believe it. He has only recently made a few videos discussing Carnivore. From those videos he appears somewhat unlearned on carnivore itself but generally isn't negative about it either. So for him he seems at least open minded about it. I like Westman and appreciate his Keto inputs.

[@ZX9RDan]

I'd like to see these clowns tell Chaffee and Baker that they're suffering from malnutrition on carnivore...

[@marionhochberg9091]

Good one ! 😂😂😂

[@hollandspinehaven2634]

Great idea, and they must take off their shirts so we can compare bodies....carnivores are ripped nicely...😊

[@youtubee432]

Arm wrestle, the winner is right

[@youtubee432]

​@@hollandspinehaven2634that's what I call naturally naughty

[@debwinfrey]

The comments and testimonies are awesome! I also like the calm and common sense approach here.

[@buckmurdock2500]

just curious, would you invest your life savings based on anecdotes from the internet?

[@SpiritHawk]

I bet those doctors are getting a kickback for doing that video. My motto has always been, avoid doctors like the plague. I'm a grandma and I've been able to avoid them for the most part for most of my life. I don't take drugs and I'm doing much better than my same age friends who have been eating junk and going to doctors for pills because they eat junk.

[@andrewfrank2581]

Always have to be wary of a profession that profits off of you having problems.

[@patriciaalexander9751]

I agree 100%. I avoid Dr. Eat carnivore, don't take pills. 73 and healthy as a horse. Been told carnivore will kill me. I'll die on my feet not my knees with my boots on!!

[@quiropracticoecuador1]

this video is made by a medical doctor. You do realize this?

[@SpiritHawk]

For sure! Are you educated about the history of the medical profession? @@quiropracticoecuador1

[@craigjones3846]

We are all so ignorant, including me as to how long we have been here along with what to eat. Carnivore is the best I’ve felt ever and my chronic diarrhea is completely gone. So many other benefits also at 51 years old.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

Amen! I’m 53 and feel amazing having been ketovore and carnivore for 7 months almost 8 months now. ❤

[@RebekahBavryCPHC]

I love this. Your debunking is full of wisdom and intelligence. I appreciate a science/evidence based critique over a mud-slinging bashing. We definitely need long term studies, but I fear that funding will be difficult as big food and big pharma would not appreciate those studies.

[@GladysMokgatle]

This very objective and sympathetic doctor is also not against an extensive scientific study of carnivorous diets. There may be a lot of anecdotal evidence for it, but the two young surgeons were not "fear-mongering" and aggressive.

[@norseman43211]

Thanks for posting this. Most carnivore podcasts ( with exception of the liver Guy) aren't trying to sell you anything, just promoting the benefits of the diet.

[@Jupit3r_Moon]

I don't see how I can feel so great, (anxiety GONE, depression GONE, sleep issues GONE) while dying...

[@Nofxthepirate]

"Too much meat gives you constipation" is such a strange myth that still persists. Myself, and every Carnivore I've ever talked to all started with diarrhea and then after the transition period our bodies are getting food that actually gets used up instead of just passing though, so bowel movements are smaller and more infrequent. Unfortunately, when you aren't pooping at least once a day, suddenly everyone thinks you have a bowel blockage or something and they freak out.

[@adams481]

I am a week in and my stomach cramps are horrible. I am going to keep going because I believe in giving it months. Hoping this goes away soon though

[@Dmanplayer723]

@@adams481 Give it time. once you reach a certain point, your poops are going to be glorious. Also stool softeners help with that.

[@MohseenLala]

@@adams481 Have you tried organ meat? Liver really helped me a lot.

[@adams481]

@@MohseenLala no, I can’t stomach it

[@FirstDagger]

@@adams481 ; Be sure to not cook the meat with seed oil (aka vegetable oil) and use animal lard instead. Also some think that Keto Flu is a lack of fats.

[@ericskinner7355]

What is most compelling about the carnivore diet is all the testimonials of how it cured or corrected this and that. When people are suffering from chronic health issues, they start looking for answers that they are not getting from their doctors...

[@RPBailey]

Thank you Dr. Westman for making your points known and correcting those other two "practitioners."

[@dogkisseshomestead]

I did the carnivore diet for a year and was at a great place physical! I broke my streak and went back to a diet that incorporated fruits veggies and nuts and gained 20 pounds! Constant bloating and gas led to a SIBO diagnosis and here I am 1 month in to being a almost fully carnivore again! I do eat some berries and occasionally rice. Already lost 10 pounds and my stomach is feeling so much better! I also wanted to pointbout that to much fiber can lead to constipation. I guess thoae 2 doctors were never made aware of that! Fiber does not make my stomach happy at all!

[@AGVenge]

You gained weight because you ate more than you burned off. Basic for any diet in the world. Conservation of energy.

[@sarah2go]

I am an 80 year old woman, and since I transitioned from keto to carnivore 18 months ago my calorie intake has actually increased as I am eating more fat than previously. However with no plant foods in my diet I have lost 2.5 kg and despite eating at least 200 calories per day more than I did previously my weight has remained unchanged, so once again, it is brought home that it’s not about the calories. And someone should tell these guys the nutritional facts about cholesterol and saturated fat.

[@alansawesomeketoworld4612]

Great review. I have been doing a keto for almost 6 yrs now, feeling great, and my doctors loving my results

[@dewilton7712]

You still need to be wary of dairy and oxalates as you get older. That is why carnivore helps people when keto does not.

[@MoneyMagnet-m2t]

Thank you Dr Westman for being a reasonable voice in a screwed up world.

[@FreedsFirstTime_Whisky_Reviews]

Crazy respect to the pioneers of this diet, going in with little or no information. We now have a wealth of info at our disposal and for me personally, it has kept me going. The weird things my body has been doing would have scared the hell out of me without these videos and articles. I am 1 month in and still feel keto-fluish but have def seen some weight loss and other improvements. Cheers to all the doctors and professionals looking out for us on both sides of the conversation. Onward and upward.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

Make sure you’re taking electrolytes in the beginning. I didn’t do that and felt very fatigued after having dog zooming type energy. 😂 once I started adding electrolytes and salting my food with reedman’s real salt, I felt much better. Now, I don’t need the electrolytes, but I still salt my food and I take magnesium, potassium, co Q 10, k2 & d3…. I take these to replace the big pharma meds I was on for 23 years to control my high bp. ❤❤

[@fantasyproduct1042]

Is this not the Atkins diet?

[@sirdinkus6537]

Just going to join the chorus here by saying I'm a 35 year old dude who started out at 289lbs and I'm 259lb one month later on the carnivore diet. That's 30lbs in one month, and I've also gone from having boarderline insomnia (runs in my family) to sleeping soundly almost every single night. I'm talking going 3-4 hour stretches of sleep without even waking up to roll over. If I never lost another pound on this diet, I'd keep doing it for the sleep quality.

[@dewilton7712]

Some people have better luck with fat surging and fat fasting to lose weight especially when the weight loss has stalled. Plenty of videos online about it.

[@mrsc5053]

I find it funny when people automatically bring up that we feel better because we're no longer eating processed foods. Some of us already weren't eating processed foods, or seed oils, etc. Some of us were cooking from scratch, making sourdough, making our own pasta, etc. Yet we feel better on Carnivore

[@normrubio]

Keto has been the best “diet”, thing, for my health ever. Weight loss, muscle gains, mental clarity, sleep, everything. It one of the hardest thing was stopping addiction of carbs. You can do it and you’ll love yourself on week 2

[@FirstDagger]

It did it progressively, first cut out wheat by switching to beans via Chilli con Carne sans vegetables, something which I could literally eat every day an not tire of it) and removing all seed oil products from my diet, then went carnivore, now low carb keto.

[@Jenny-ls7hf]

At least in keto, you eat vegetables like broccoli, spinach, kale. Low carb veggies. Cauliflower. mushrooms are very low carb too. You’re supposed to be having avocado often too. Healthy foods. Not JUST meat/fat only. Seems better to me???

[@FirstDagger]

@@Jenny-ls7hf; Same, plants provide Vitamins and Minerals. Mushrooms especially stuff like Shiitake is good for recycling cells. That said going beef only or fasting can help against certain ailments.

[@drgreenthumnb]

@@FirstDagger you can get all your vitamins from beef and liver meets

[@Zamal512]

My experience with carnivore diet seems incredible to me. I had been seriously ill with an autoimmune condition feeling I was dying most days. Started carnivore and slowly I began to feel my body strong again, I started to feel myself again. I love vegetables, I have my vegetable garden and most of all I love accompanying meals with a glass of wine but every time I try these two, I feel sick again so I start with the diet again. I hope that in the future I would be able to eat a more complete diet. These doctors look like clowns to me because they don't know, they don't experience things before they talk. It seems that because you wear a uniform, you know, but the truth is, one should talk after you know by personal experience

[@quiropracticoecuador1]

clowns? They are forewarning you that being on a carnivore diet for PROLONGED periods of time can be dangerous. What part of this is clowning around? Do you have research on carnivore diet long term and its effects on the body and health that I dont know about?

[@dewilton7712]

With autoimmune issues you may have started feeling better because you not just eliminated almost all carbs but also oxalates. Eat less than 100mg a day of oxalates. Most fruits, vegetables, and processed foods have it and causes joint inflammation, dandruff, kidney stones, skin issues, and excess mucus.

[@ldens6694]

I was fortunate enough to find a doctor who supports my carnivore diet. I knew I had found the right one when he said "...and you're not eating nighshades anymore, are you?" Love my doctor! "no doc. No ketchup on my beef"

[@Jenny-ls7hf]

Galveston diet says tomato’s are healthy

[@ldens6694]

@@Jenny-ls7hf yes, unless you have sensitivity to them... Turns out they are the trigger for eczema for me. My doc suspected it, and I had started the diet as an elimination diet. It worked so well that I just kept it up.

[@TubeDude]

Thank you so much Dr. Westman. I have been waiting and frustrated that none of the Carnivore/Keto advocates have been addressing the direct statements/reports/videos that the mainstream un-nutrtion-trained individuals make. Please do more.

[@Peanut247]

Checkout Dr Ken Berry. He speaks to all the medical “studies” that have been released.

[@masteringfibromyalgia]

Professor Bart Kay does this all the time, however he is a much harsher critic of the claims they spew

[@galtthedestroyer]

Thank you for this critique. It is more proof that we can't blindly trust any given doctor. I'm speaking about the two that you critiqued of course.

[@annakortukov2845]

Thanks for taking apart piece by piece the doctors' video. Your commentary was enlightening!

[@suzanneoleson7580]

I am so glad I changed doctors last year and mine is Rohn Rigby MD who is a keto/carnivore friendly doctor. It is so nice to be able to talk about my questions and concerns and he understands where my thoughts are coming from.

[@rorygrady5521]

There are many people who have come out and reported that they have been carnivore, meaning eating carnivore for years some for 10, 20, there was one who's been eating carnivore for as much as 40 years. They've quietly came out and revealed it. Plus there are scores of people who are going carnivore and self reporting and getting results. Further many have tried other diets without success and developed issues from them and tried carnivore and felt better. Some have struggled at first but once they got through it they swore they'd never go back.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

Exactly! You know “they” don’t want these studies getting out to the masses. We wouldn’t be sick, dying and in need of big pharma. ❤

[@rorygrady5521]

@@Sabbathissaturday Got that right.

[@yissnakklives8866]

I went carnivore, but not as a zealot. I still eat some veggies and occasionally eat some carbs now, but I started after trying multiple weight loss methods and had hit 280lbs. Now, down to 180 with all my lab values looking excellent, I allow myself some carbs, but they now make me feel unpleasant. Also, consuming almost any carbs cause me to become ravenous the following morning, which is not typical during the carnivore diet.

[@broadbandtogod]

Wait, you lost 100? Way to go you 😂 👏

[@drgreenthumnb]

what veggies and how many? i want to do this too with my diet. did you still consume a lot of animal fat? (Butter, fatty steaks, etc)

[@patcomly180]

I am 71 year old female, have followed ketovore diet for about 6 months gradually reducing carbs to =/< 20 g carbs daily. Without being hungry, I have lost body fat (supposedly so difficult to do at my post-menopausal age.). My HDL has gone from 40 to 90! Triglycerides 63. I may be the healthiest I have been in my adult life or in my whole life! My diet is primarily delicious and satiating ruminant meat. Feeling great! I am still working and am told that I look much younger than my years. I am being more active, added resistance exercise because I have the energy to do it. Others ask me how I do it. I just can't believe that carnivore is in any way not a good idea. Thank you, Dr. Westman! I recommend highly End Your Carb Confusion.

[@dewilton7712]

If you want to lose more weight fat surging and fat fasting supposed to work better for some.

[@JohnSmith-ko3zq]

What about the long term affects of prescribed medication?

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Exactly.

[@vickster4474]

A new class lawsuit every ten yrs

[@demetriajones9981]

I’ve been doing keto for a few months now. I love it and I’m switching in an out with a carnivore diet as well. Wonderful diet helps my mood and depression, and mental, focused and emotional well-being!

[@michelemcneill3652]

Im on a high fat carnivore diet and am taking in tons of calories. My weight immediately and my pain is so much less. I will never change my diet.

[@estestnonest]

I have to push back on Dr. Westman's assertion that a better way than our distant ancestor's diet. out of 4 million years of evolution, only 12,000 years ago did we transition to agriculture. We were forced to do so by the Younger Dryas event. The fruits and vegetables that we eat today have only existed for 8,000 years. Some not even that long ago. On the time scale above it's hard for me to believe that human body is designed to consume plants on an ongoing basis. I believe plants were eaten only when meat was not available. How many plants could they have known to be harmless. Most plants are toxic to humans. How many members of their group could they afford to lose to plant experimentation. They needed every member of the group to bring down the Megafauna they hunted.

[@lovesJesus448]

You are definitely not a Bible believer and neither are the two docs...the first man, Adam, was created 6000 yrs ago...nothing before that

[@veniqe]

​@@lovesJesus448There's lots of evidence that contradicts what you said.

[@estestnonest]

@@lovesJesus448 LOL

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Yes, and even our agricultural ancestors knew that you had to do a lot to those plant foods in order to make them at all edible. They used to let their bread dough sour and their vegetables ferment before consuming them. The Scots had a ridiculously long process to try to get all the phytic acid out of their oats, which literally nobody on Earth does anymore. If you don't get the phytic acid out of your grains, it leaches minerals from your body and eventually your body sacrifices your teeth in order to be able to keep your bones intact. How many people are shoveling down oatmeal every day, and then wondering why they have four new cavities every time they go to the dentist? It's really very tragic how misled we've been.

[@kevinford6372]

Entering my 3rd month on carnivore. Dropped 25 pounds, pain free in my knees, hair growing back where my small bald spot is, more energy, brain fog has lifted, no more bad morning breath, sleeping. In short I'm carnivore for life

[@josealejandrofernandez5948]

What foods are in you diet? I would like to have an example.

[@dmschnabel]

Thanks for the encouragement to stay the course! Some of us who are alone in our families on this trek, need this encouragement! They all think I'm nuts and going to die of a heart attack, although another friend who just saw me said I'm looking healthier and younger every day. I've been mostly on and a little bit off the carnivore diet for the past 5 years. Strict now for over 1.5 years, except coffee. I went from 298lbs to 195lbs. Being only able to walk a mile at most and be in pain. On the carnivore diet I ran for 40 minutes with my daughters soccer team which I coached. A week ago took down a retaining wall with other men and was not sore the next day where before I would struggle for 3 days just getting out of bed. Glaucoma pressures gone, skin issues gone, most arthritis is gone, no longer debilitating, gerd's gone, Meneires vertigo is rare, diabetes gone, migraine gone except when I ate only 4 raspberries during carnivore. The list is long. The only issues I still had was a growing diverticulitis problem and depression. Cut out coffee and dairy and both of those now are improving even under extreme stress. I'm an Eosinophilic, which is way better, chest pain is gone, severe choking gone instead of every meal, but that may be why I don't tolerate dairy. I also have upped my fat to help the depression. I find just eating suet(I get it with a butchered cow) more pleasant and doesn't make me nauseous compared to cooked fat. I am doing an 8 week beef and water, little bit of bacon elimination trial. I hope to see if I can tolerate adding back in eggs since I raise chickens. My Mayo Clinic Dr advised that keeping a food diary helps along with the long list of what I dont suffer anymore! Thanks again! I can't believe how much better I feel and can function and my blood work is far far better than it has been before. The bad thing Is I have not yet recouped the carnivore diet high I first had when I started this with the 3 times breaking this diet in the last 5 years.

[@kevinford6372]

That carnivore high felt great, wish I could get it back but loving the carnivore way of life and all the benefits

[@OurTeslaModelXJourney]

My husband and I are really enjoying the Reacts series.

[@elvisenyiaka5890]

The smirks from Dr Westman are just savage and wholesome at the same time. Probably the best thing about his reaction videos to these fear mongering doctors.

[@ChaosRaven1313]

I was inspired to start my own KZbin channel after just 7 days on Carnivore. I have a heart condition and an autoimmune disease. After the first week, my heart is actually behaving and my autoimmune symptoms are lessened! It’s just crazy to me! I was born with this heart condition and this is the first time in 43 years that I have had a full day with no irregular heart rhythm. I don’t care what others believe, I care about what I know from experience and THIS diet, is proving to be a literal lifesaver for me.

[@dewilton7712]

Oxalates is the other key to the autoimmune issues not just carbs. That is why carnivore helps so many people when keto does not.