Ep:301 STATINS PART 2: HOW SUGAR KILLS YOUR HEART

[@Oldbroad1]

I’m a fat, old, battle-axe nurse 😂 and spent many years working with dialysis patients. Almost all had diabetes and terrible vascular disease. I guess I’m headed in that direction my own damn self. EXCEPT I am actually learning a thing or two from your videos and I really appreciate your scientific explanations. I’ve stopped eating sugar and processed foods. My blood sugar is coming down, so is my weight and blood pressure. This is like turning around the Titanic but I’m convinced and I would like you to know that you’re doing a lot of good work here. Thank you.! ❤

[@Isaac5123]

Well done. Please do keto diet and then carnivore blessings

[@JuditHerman]

You're never too old to grow younger by changing your lifestyle. Good luck!

[@thecolonel-truesoutherngen2230]

see Dr Ken Berry's vids on Proper Human Diet and Ben Bickman's vids on insulin resistance. the PHD cured my NAFLD ,pre-diabeties, CKD, high BP, increased testosterone and lost 40lbs

[@1timbarrett]

I sometimes think AI is more Artificial than Intelligent.😮

[@whlawson5812]

I am on low carb, not on keto, and BMI dropped from 29 towards 23. Good if you keep improving & spread the knowledge which you had benefited as you are practically the front liner in fight against current health crisis & woke nonesence on fat body positivity.

[@markcosgrove8365]

Im a RN of 22 years and occasionally I come across a Dr who places science ahead of tradition. Outstanding courage

[@MrChucke711]

Tradition? Do you mean cash for Big Harma, the pain and suffering pathway to profits?

[@raymondjackson1208]

Yes a gp that's not bought and paid for by big pharma

[@CarnivoreSchoolofResults]

My husband is a stroke survivor and a rehabilitated fast food junkie. We have been carnivore for 10 months and he has made a miraculous recovery. His blood values are better than ever and we are looking so forward to our consultation with Dr. Cywes next month. Be blessed and we are very grateful for Dr. Cywes.

[@sylviebelanger7310]

❤🙏❤️

[@1Hope4All]

@RobinSheaTV That's awesome! How was your visit with Dr. Cwyes? Hope it went well. God bless. 🙏🏼❤️

[@colleenmolloy5244]

I had a heart attack 10 days ago. 2 stents inserted Came home with lots of tablets..Turn on the TV and there you are😊 Now when I see my GP on Thursday I can ask questions that I would not Have known to ask.Thank you .I have subscribed ❤

[@Viper4ever05]

What was your diet like?

[@user-76hanging-on]

He won't know beans He will push statins like my cardiologist did. I had a quadruple bypass 3 years ago. Eat meat ! You will improve daily! Your BP will probably normalize like mine did!

[@args50451]

Thank you for this great informative video, I was going to talk to my cardiologist about my baby aspirin regimen but I know that he would never be able to explain it as thoroughly as you just did due to the time constraints during a visit. I first heard about the damage that sugar does to the heart from a you tube video about 4 years ago from a cardiac surgeon in Arizona with over 5000 bypass surgeries to his credit. He put together the correlation between sugar and the inflammation inside the arteries that he was replacing. He unfortunately was told by his hospital to shut up about it and keep doing the surgeries that kept the hospital rolling in money. He retired and opened his clinic focusing on metabolic healing and between his old hospital and the Arizona medical board he lost his license to practice. His video that I watched he said he wears the revoking of his license with pride because he knows he is right.

[@kayoxford7442]

What a wonderful doctor! So glad he did that!

[@robertcywes2966]

Exactly

[@brookstorm9789]

What did he say about aspirin? I dozed off. Thanks

[@malindsell]

@@brookstorm9789😂

[@johnheavner7947]

Not surprising, you can’t even count votes correctly in Arizona…

[@markbodine9298]

Doc, my dad died suddenly of an MI at the age of 42. We were on vacation in South Florida at my grandparent’s. He went into the hospital on Christmas Eve, and died on New Year’s morning, leaving nine kids, the baby was 2 months old. We are all at risk of CAD. My calcium score is 1200, but I exercise hard 5+ days a week, eat very little sugar, and zero processed foods. Triglycerides are in the low 50’s, HDL generally 80’s or higher, Hba1C is 5.5 (my new cardiologist wants me to get it below 5.0…he’s great!). Anyway, despite the fact that I’m not crazy about the “M” on your shirt (I played rugby for Ohio State 😅), your lecture is the very best explanation of the pathophisiology of CVD I’ve ever heard (and I’ve been studying for many years!). THANK YOU, AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

[@thomashughes4859]

Doc! A year and a half on Carnivore, and YT finally sends me a video of yours a few days back. You are amazing! Glad I found you!

[@robertcywes2966]

Subscribe😊. Glad it resonates

[@thomashughes4859]

@@robertcywes2966 Have been sub'd, Doc, thanks again!

[@mjones1122]

I asked the cardiologist about absolute risk vs relative risk wrt to taking a statin. She blew her top. Said most of her patients took double the dose and has no complaints. WHat does another patient have to do with my situation? Perhaps those taking 80 mg have no brain function left to even ask questions.

[@malindsell]

😂 You must be one of those “statin deniers”!! Just like me! I took statins 20 years ago and ended up unable to walk. I recovered, fortunately. Then they persuaded me to take a small dose a few months ago following heart surgery. Within 4 days the leg muscle pains started again. I refuse point blank to take those beasts again. I just can’t understand why these docs are so into statins……. £££ $$$ perhaps?

[@2bbossfree]

Mine told me to take statins. I said find me a study not paid for by a drug company and I'll CONSIDER it. I'm still waiting--doc couldn't find any studies not done by a drug company. I said that's a conflict of interest.

[@1Hope4All]

M Jones have you considered changing doctors? I do not go to the doctor for that very reason. We really don't need a doctor if we eat the PROPER HUMAN DIET.

[@CherylBE-ik8rv]

@@1Hope4All there's a lot of discrepancy as to what a proper human diet is. My head spins reading it all, so I go with my gut instinct as well as a plethora of studies , which say we do not need to, and should not be eating meat. Beyond that it's all very confusing.

[@bonnieo8]

Well, except most doctors say that eating only meat is the best anti-inflammatory diet. Also, best treatment for IBS. Also, how do you explain Hong Kong being where the people who (on average) live the longest? We’ve eaten meat and meat fat for millions of years. We can’t survive without supplements if eating a vegan diet. Seems like eating meat is healthy for us.

[@TonyKerstein]

I got memory loss from statins thinking I was getting Alzheimer’s. I read Malcolm Kendrick’s The Great Cholesterol Con. It saved my sanity. A friend’s mother was getting the same thing. I said get her off statins. They did and now is normal

[@Hacker-xe8yv]

My cardiologist takes statins to stave off dementia.

[@clinece]

I had muscle pain and weakness from the statin I was taking. I believe even muscle loss. I felt terrible for for so long, it makes me very angry.

[@halinabemben9932]

I had a triple bipass 4 months ago . Cardiologist had put me on RESuVASTIN 40 MG. without checking my cholesterol. They said I have to wait 3 months to do the test. So why give me Stains? After taking it for few months I developed muscle pain . I went tobsee my doctor and she said we have to wait 3 months to see results. We'll, 3 months went by I asked her to do the test. Come back good .vMy cholesterol below 2 . She also scared me if I don't take them I can have a stroke or another heart attack. So I continue rosuvastin Until I could not get of the chair. I couldn't walk, sleep .Constant pain . I called my doctor She wasn't in the office sobI talk to the nurse practioner . Went and got my blood drawn for muscle damage. This Friday I will see the test results. I stopped RESuVASTIN. There is no way I can live like that . Unfortunately here in Canada you don't have that many choices in choosing the doctor. Health care is free to the extent but if you are really sick good luck . Better figure it out on your own.

[@lq4657]

Calling tomorrow to make an appointment with you. You are the only one I trust with my health. Your knowledge is beyond amazing.

[@Truthdosentexist69]

You have a eight month wait.

[@jellybeanvinkler4878]

​@L Greer worth the wait, I'm sure!

[@christendomempire5657]

How much is his consultation fee? ​@Rollanotheronemyfriend

[@iangorner]

I’m very excited (and grateful) to be learning. You should have received a Nobel for your work. You and Tim Noakes and Eric Westman. Don’t let it go to your head….but you guys are giants .

[@debramoore1428]

How blessed you two are. Give a listen to my gentle giants. Ken Berry MD Shawn Baker MD Anthony Chaffee MD Humans are amazing!

[@donaldmcpherson7539]

WOW! Talk about getting useful understanding from your brain into my unwashed, old, undereducated brain. I will have to watch this more than once to retain it. Understanding does more to motivate me to change lifestyle behavior than anything except physical pain. Your videos are an amazing aid to living well. Much better than blind trust or a cattle prod.

[@derwynmdockenjr]

Would eat a cupcake if they cost $1000? Tell a trusted friend that you know will hold you to it that if you ever eat another cupcake again you owe them $1000. Text it to them so you have a record. Add whatever else you don't want to consume to the list. If you don't have a friend like that who won't let you off the hook if you mess up then that may be part of the reason your struggling! I did that 2 years ago with alcohol as an out of control functioning alcohol. Haven't had a DROP since and don't miss it all. Would rather drink radiator fluid. You have to let it go forever hook line and sinker to the bottom of the sea! I also read the book "This Naked Mind" by Annie grace. That's what allowed me to let go enough subconsciously to make the commitment with confidence. A week after I finished the book I cried tears of Joy because I knew I was free from the beast that locked my mind up for decades. Now I dance on it's grave 🎉. Also, this community is awesome! Love you Dr. Cywes and all your beautiful followers!!

[@joanna51doc]

Thanks for the book suggestion. I think we all know the scientific and intellectual reasoning for cutting out sugar. It's the culture and, mostly, the addiction, that are the problems.

[@ketontrack]

A landmark of a video. Everyone should share it

[@juleenave2102]

So good!! I am a nurse and I love the teaching!!

[@debdicken286]

I’ve just started listening to your channel. You are amazing. I’m a nurse and really appreciate your explanations. Many things you say and recommend are sticking with me. I’m a carb addict but working on recovery! Thanks.

[@johnstark5254]

Dr Cywes is a hero to many ... always sharing knowledge to help others!

[@michaelcalibri3620]

I can't lie, I'll listen to Dr. Cywes just because of his accent sometimes.

[@margomoore4527]

The accent is charming, isn’t it? Some of my best doctors have been from other countries and have had delightful accents. But fortunately they were pretty good docs as well! OB/GYN Czech, IM from Ukraine.

[@vsheavenly68]

So happy to find you, my husband and I will greatly benefit from your education!

[@smoochysmoochy7267]

Soooo My hubby said right off the bat. "WHAT IS HE PEDDALING?..and then he listened. BOOM! U have 2 New Fans Doctor😘

[@merrylstreak7118]

I had a wake up call when I was diagnosed 2 years ago with insulin resistance and my life has changed completely. So grateful for finding a doctor that opened my eyes. Thank you so much for your videos, they are so interesting and informative.

[@Andrew-zr1jt]

Hi Merryl! could you tell me what are you eating? the thing is many times I find contradictory info ,thanks

[@derrick8224]

I honestly believe this channel has saved my life. Thank you beyond words.

[@robertcywes2966]

Humbled.

[@patvaughn9987]

Interesting that you were not allowed to publish your findings…it must have been wrong! Glad you confirmed your findings! A technical talk, but always packed with great content! Thanks for helping us understand.

[@dj_1969]

Great information! I’m taking charge of my health and trying to stay out of the “ system “ unless absolutely necessary. My mother just turned 80 and she’s been a smoker for 50 years and eats a ton of sugary sweets . 😳 I don’t know how she’s remained as healthy as she is - but I’m not taking any chances !

[@robjamison1410]

This guy is such a genius!!!!!

[@Julie1988HI]

Thank you Dr. Cywes for helping me understand how amazing our bodies are designed. I love the visuals you provide. These help me know exactly what to pray for and expect results. In 2020 I was told I had fatty liver disease. After eating keto since September 2022, I had a scan of my abdomen last week and my fatty liver has been 'resolved'. Amen for high fat, low carb. I love it. Bless you for sharing your expertise.

[@DavidJohnson-yg8qm]

Amazing information, if only people stopped thinking 'rubbish' they might actually LEARN something. People who don't Listen don't learn.

[@rsdaarud]

Great information Dr. Cywes! Keep shouting truth from the mountain top!

[@andersnorelius6876]

One of the best videos ever. I do LCHF since 3 years and I have never felt better. A big luck for for me is that I got hooked on running more than 50 years ago. This mean that I have been eating carbs most of my life and consequently, probably, still "suffer" from that. Better late than never.... Thank you, Dr. Cywes, for these excellent videos!

[@ancaryan]

S😂s

[@johnulmer6715]

After a quadruple bypass surgery, I took it for granted that I should take a statin. Well after a lot of research I'm off the statin (to the dismay of sll my doctors) and started eating a keto/carnivore diet. I've lost 30-35 pounds and am in the best shape since I wrestled in college. At 59 I hike and high point the different mountain ranges in Montana where i live. I can do things most people in their 30s cant. ALL sugar and naked carbs have been cut from my diet, without compromise. I finally asked the question, if statins are so effective, why is heart disease still the number one killer? I only wished I had the info 30 years ago and I guarantee I wouldn't be in the boat I'm in now. Good luck everyone.

[@WanderZen]

My God that was so beautifully explained.

[@CynCopeland-TheAnswerIsMeat]

I'm sticking to a TRE window of 6 hours and low carb, higher fat/protein diet. Great sleep etc. Weight v good, BMI 20-21, waist in right range. Bloods all good ... though my HbA1C is 5.4, which is below the 6.x range on my results. I thought this was fine until the hard emphasis on 5.2, 5.2 restated by Dr. C. So I'll continue to find ways to get this even lower!

[@paoladellabilancia5965]

🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ are you all obsessed by numbers and MDs?

[@robertcywes2966]

5.2 = bg around 83

[@CynCopeland-TheAnswerIsMeat]

@@robertcywes2966 I had a glucose serum fasting test run last time vs HbA1C and it was 4.3mmol/dl (I'm in Australia) which converts to 77.47mg/dl. So is it your opinion that the 'okay' range (3.5-6.5 mmol/dl or 72 - 108mg/dl) given on lab tests is not strict enough? I may need to give up red wine! My diet is otherwise v v healthy (based on new research, not the old!) - grass fed/finished, regeneratively farmed beef, quality fresh fish, good fats (we're olive growers) and v low carb organic veggies. BTW 60yr young female, no chronic conditions, no prescription drugs or otc. 169cm, 59kgs, 78cm waist. Calcium score 0. I'm loving your efforts to get us all educated so that we can stay off your table and off the slippery slope that is prescription medication.

[@andy1way]

Thanks for "dumbing it down" for your viewers😮

[@misterbaleize]

I can listen to this good Doctor all day and, in fact, I do!!!

[@TheAtlantaThrasher]

Always trust a doctor who tells you that something is "bullshit".

[@sjaron23]

Absolutely fascinating and clearly explained.

[@714Roostergirl]

Love you, Dr. Cywes ❤

[@adriansrfr]

Pictures, and or videos of the effects of fat, protein, and sugar on the liver experiments you've done would be really useful.

[@saveonbuilding]

I’d love to see pics too

[@semiradizdarevic655]

Dear Doc, I stumbled on your KZbin channel by chance. My interests are healthy living, nutrition, how to make improvements, and repair the damage already done. I understand your message, it makes sense. By profession, I am an RN and MT. I have a decent grasp of biochemistry, physiology, etc. Yet, I find myself confused, walking question mark. Issue that is making me question everything I know are positions and messages totally opposite to your message. Dr Ornish, Dr Esselstyn, Dr Campbell, and many other complete plant based diet proponents. Are they all wrong? Could it be that my grandmother, who did not have an hour of formal education, was right all along. "Do not eat too much bread and many sweets", this was advised by my grandmother. How can all these Dr's be so wrong regarding the science of nutrition and what is causing us to become a nation of sick, overweight, and disease ridden simpletons.

[@robertcywes2966]

Physiologically humans are fat-based. Carbs only offered seasonal survivability. From our gut to our brain we are designed toward a carnivore diet.

[@DeviatingVapors]

the tiny semantic issue of exogenous vs not. the body makes various things it needs but doesn’t need external sugars. that is where all of regular medical staff are dead wrong. very interesting to see a healthy liver. Lustig nailed the fatty liver (NAFLD) in infants awhile back now ... that have never had a drop of booze. the common thread I see in obesity patients is they avoid fat. consume carbs in beer. and think honey is super healthy. all broken old flawed ideas. besides the fructose being the worst, it is anti-microbial on the inside of your body. lookup medical honey .. and rethink your choices of sweet. doesn’t take them long to see / feel / hear others remarking about how much better they look .. ditching carbs and starches. the body is self healing. amazing results when you remove the wrong items from your fork. I proved that with my own parents. back in the summer of 1990. reversed blocked arteries with a clean ketovore diet. their healthy whole grain kick back in the 60s, 70s, 80s .. ruined them. Ancel Keys | Jan. 13, 1961 (TIME cover story) [62.37.y] continues to ruin the planet. most refuse to budge. fresh air. sun. clean foods restored their health in under six weeks. missing hip cartilage grew back in my mother’s hips. she never needed to have the scheduled dual hip replacement surgery. and my dad. never had the quadruple bi-pass mandated by them. or. six months to live diagnosis he was scared with. but as a preventative dental surgeon, he knew the real stats on surgery outcomes. I’m a 4th gen version that went into technical problem solving instead of being frustrated by mainstream medics. so .. continue to be 33 years ahead of the curve. they lived another 28 years. medics refused to believe their old x-rays were legit. too outside the box. but. the results. plain as day.

[@bobtosi9346]

Just an FYI , or ish has an ego that is severely out of balance and his vegan science is nothing but wrong. He won’t have an educated debate/conversation with opposing view points. Don’t waste your time on the plant based crew. Humans were never meant to be vegans

[@Tabui26]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant super relevant information. 👍🏿

[@barryatkins3009]

Hello Dr. Cywes! I worked with you at Memorial Hospital Jacksonville years ago. I would love it if you would tell me what vitamins and other supplements you take. Thank you!

[@prettybirdbeenlpeacock6592]

Wow. Great video as always. Thank you for taking the time to produce these easy to understand explanations.

[@stevephla]

Great info, Doc. I'd love to see this endothelial milieu produced as a 10-min animated and narrated featurette. So many are visual learners.

[@thefashionailistbyalexb]

I'm addicted to medicine and have been since a very young age but eventually took another path to become a vocational teacher. Having said that, I am so grateful for your Channel and how clearly you explain things to make it easy for every one to understand. I've subscribed. I know twins who both had to undergo heart surgery including a 6 bypass which was a big ordeal especially knowing they don't smoke or drink at all but consume lots of sugar and both overweight mostly Omentum fat...I think your video makes it pretty clear how sugar is the enemy of a heathy body of course besides a ton of other little things that either way, are related to sugar intake and every problem it causes in different areas of the body.. I'm blown away and will keep learning from you as often as I can so I can remain as healthy as possible. ;-) I wish you were my doctor ;-( haha!

[@Irongirlstrength]

Love my Doc. Always great information.

[@wmartonejr]

Wish you would get together with Peter Attia and discuss this. Would make for a great conversation

[@jna9888]

Outstanding. Thank YOU Dr! Looking forward to continuation.

[@Simply_Ngon]

Great video. Thank you!

[@enidcronin9704]

Hi Dr Cywes. Just had my results from my diabetic check my Hba1c has dropped from 6.4 to 5.9 and they have advised me to stop Metformin and another check in 3 months to ensure its staying down. So after 12 years of medication I am finally off it. The aspirin is interesting I am currently participating in a clinical trial over whether Aspirin works the same way for Kidney disease as for heart disease. Unfortunately I am in the control group so unless advised by my clinician I am not to take it but good advice as usual.

[@stenculverwell9094]

Dok....you are awesome....thank you for your wisdom and insight...👍👍👍

[@terriellingson4181]

On February 14, 2023 I went "cold-turkey" and eliminated carbs (simple and complex sugars) and processed foods without any adverse reactions. I was (am) desperate for change. Cravings disappeared ASAP! I've been eating only fat and protein--mainly rib-eyes, eggs, butter, 1-2Tbls heavy cream and a little cheese now and then. Not seeing much weight loss :( much to my dismay....... I had bloodwork done 1 week prior to this lifestyle/dietary change and was told, "You're not insulin resistant." I don't believe it. Between being 50-70 lbs overweight, unbalanced hormones, unbalanced thyroid numbers, lipid issues and early concerns for heart disease/stroke, and vitamin D levels of 30 (and it's been lower) but it was always dismissed and attributed to an MS diagnosis from 2008. I'm hugely concerned about a fat-pad on the back of my upper neck as it may be an important signal of something greater that might be going on. Had Bell's palsy in 2021 that I believe was because of inflammation & stress--not MS related, and my CRP was 4 when checked in February. I use a Keto-Mojo to test blood and ketones (sometimes up to 12x day!!!) Trying to figure this out by myself because I really believe high insulin and high carb/low fat is to blame. I've reached out to many for help but am discovering most providers are brainwashed and aren't able to help. I am a FAN of bloodwork and testing (but of course you need a provider to write orders, at least here in Alaska)--I would love confirmation that my nutrition and behavior changes are heading in the right direction to minimize health risks that are starting to be exposed. Truthfully, I'm not certain if the changes ARE making the health improvements I'm looking for but I know it's better then where I started. I'm 56 and am watching family members be lied to and get sicker and sicker. Most think I'm crazy and, of course, after over 3 months without weight-loss or visible health improvements I'm NOT winning them over. I see what statins, BP meds, as well as the V's are doing to them. From cognitive decline to major joint issues to now retinal vascular occlusion, respiratory issues, thyroid removal, and obesity, etc..... I left you a text today requesting your help and asking how to get on your schedule. I'm grateful for your videos and so So SO appreciative both your MD & PHD eyes to view the data with honesty and integrity to see through the statistical manipulations and the COURAGE to speak the truth and your willingness to reach out and share with me and so many others. XOXO Terri E

[@naijaman6639]

Have you included intermittent fasting yet? Asides that, please remember that your body may need to heal a fair bit first before it starts to shed weight, i.e., fat. From my experience, I have learnt that one can overeat fats and proteins too, culminating in little or no progress. I know this having hit a plateau and even started to gain weight. My blood glucose refuses to go below 6.0 or 108mg/dl unless I fast for 72hrs! It's crazy because I have been on this journey since 2018. At this point, I believe it's hightime I took exercise seriously. I see this journey as a marathon. Progress may be slow, but we are certainly better from where we started. All the best in your journey to optimal health.

[@terriellingson4181]

@@naijaman6639 Thank you for your post, and yes, I forgot to mention that I had included fasting. Mainly OMAD, sometimes 2 meals but, when I did so, it was usually within a short window. Moved my window earlier in the day with my meal ending between 2-3 with some improvement however it wasn't always sustainable. I too saw an improvement after a 73 hr fast and when I added a steam bath, as well as some resistance training but that hasn't been routine. Played with higher protein, and tried higher fat--used the cronometer which allowed me 43g protein and 60-100g fat depending on activity level--found I wanted more to eat (800-1000 cals-ish). I'm frustrated and discouraged and taking a break from documenting EVERY little thing--ie: sleep, wake, blood G/K, food (macros), drink, activity, bathroom habits, BP, etc.....day-in and day-out. Ready to quit but not sure what that really means--haha because I'm totally sold on the elimination of sugar (0-5 carbs approx), removal of processed foods (sometimes I've had sausage) and seed oils--So, I'm not sure what I'd be "quitting" rather decided to take a break from the madness of all my tedious tracking. It's hard to keep tracking and NOT seeing improvements and NOT know if my approach is even the right one for me. So, I'm continuing to eat animal foods and saturated fat but would love to know if long fasts or calorie restriction or???? would be best for my unbalance hormones and possibly broken leptin signals. I have a history of extreme calorie restriction--eat less, exercise more in order to loose weight.....Isn't that what we were taught? Oh, and low fat too. ;). I commend you for your resiliency to "stick-with-it" since 2018!!! I too hope to say I've been at it for 5+ years, as well. I want to gain confidence that what I'm doing IS healthy and right for me, then, I think I can wrap my brain around the idea that it may just take some time. My fear is that I'm missing something and fooling myself, only to learn I've selected the wrong path and lost precious time and have to start over. Hoping Dr. Cywes can help test and guide me in the best direction to improve my health. All the best to you too Naija Man and thank you for your encouraging words. 💗

[@raeroms9589]

Oh Terri. In my opinion, you are trying too hard. Please manage your expectations. Going off carbs is not a diet. It is a lifestyle. From this perspective it doesn’t matter how long it takes, just keep learning for Dr Cywes and keep fine tuning your approach Each time you are frustrated, remind your self, that it is a lifestyle and you will get there eventually. My wild guess is that you have a lot of energy stored up, so even the little you eat, you top up what you have rather than lose it. Perhaps for 1 whole weeek try eat half your current portions, but only once a day. In the evening take some tea and go to bed. I guarantee you, you will see changes. I have been on zero carbs for 1 week and i can feel the miracles happening. Stubborn belly fat is already reducing. In 3 months, 12months… im sure i will get much slimmer.

[@Sameolegal87]

Have you tried strictly carnivore? The steps you have already taken are commendable. Give your body time to heal. My blood work greatly improved before I ever lost weight and that is what is most important. Also remember the scale can confuse us as we can be losing unhealthy fat stores while gaining lean muscle mass. Focus on how your clothes fit and see how that goes. Best wishes 😊

[@thecolonel-truesoutherngen2230]

you will get there... please see Dr Ken Berry's vids on Proper Human Diet and Ben Bickman's vids on insulin resistance. the PHD cured my NAFLD ,pre-diabeties, CKD, high BP, increased testosterone and lost 40lbs. portion Control may be a problem. eat until you are comfortably stuffed. forget calorie counting. beef butter bacon and eggs!!! if you are using artificial sweeteners you may be having insulin spikes. fasting insulin and C-peptide blood test will show if you are insulin resistant. your triglycerides/hdl ratio is also indicator of metabolic health. prior to my lifestyle change triglycerides were 248, hdl 47... now triglycerides 47, hdl 95. I can't get my doctor to order fasting insulin and C-peptide, but he insists I take statins... mmmm no, no, hell no! Hang in there!

[@TomSmith-cv8hk]

Wow, great video. Surprised the glucose was the last thing to test on the liver, Foie Gras dates back 2500 years, appears our livers can be injured similarly to Birds.

[@anitadenton1468]

Can Dr Cywes expand on diet regarding eliminating sugar, and what foods have a high percentage of sugar 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Dirk_van_Tonder]

Anything that is carbohydrate is ultimately converted into sugar in the body. the terms are pretty much interchangeable. That includes most vegetables, fruits, anything made from any type of grain - wheat, barley, rye, corn, rice, soy and all the offshoots like couscous, quinoa - all of it is bad and of course any type of processed product - tomato sauce, basting sauces, asian sauces and your obvious junk food like crisps, biscuits, sweets, chocolate, cakes etc. Example, most people think a banana is healthy. well your average banana has 14 grams of sugar.

[@jayday545]

I just got my CAC and scan with contrast and my CAC is 0 and my arteries were unremarkable. My cholesterol is 413, LDL 316, HDL 68 and Trig 108. Cardiologist says I need to get on Statins right away or I will be at extreme Risk of heart attack, Stroke, and death. His words.

[@robertcywes2966]

Kneejerk algorithm response imho

[@bigtareec]

That really does not look good. SDL would be a deciding factor.

[@michaelvadney5803]

Really nice presentation! I could actually understand it and can apply this to my own diet.

[@Biodoc100]

A few years ago, I was reviewing papers for scientists before they entered the peer review process. One that stood out was they were using oligofructose to induce laminitis in horses. fascinating, and scary, not for the reasons the scientists were examining...

[@2bbossfree]

I raised race horses for 25 years. I never fed them first cut. Too much sugar, not enough fiber. Also, I limited time on pasture when the grass first came up in the spring. I never fed them corn.

[@margomoore4527]

Deliberately create pain in horses’ hooves? How inhumane can animal experimentation get?

[@jessewilson8283]

So my Dr, is trying to put me back on a statin, my ldl is 190 and total is 266. I was on rivastatin before and man was it messing me up, memory, muscle weakness, and up and down moods. Since stopping I feel so much better. I pretty much stopped about 80%sugar intake, started doing ice bath which is crazy how good I feel after. Just started cyanne pepper, good oils and a few other herbs. See if it brings it down some. But I'll never go back on statin again.

[@user-76hanging-on]

Although I'm 6'4" and weigh 190 lbs, and actually pretty fit at 76 years of age. I started eating mostly meat and stopped eating SWEETS, especially bananas! I lost about 5 lbs. and gained it back (muscle!) ! BP is now normal! Benefits are actually more than I could have ever thought!

[@nevillegoddard4966]

Excellent information doc thank you! Hey, you were talking about fibrin, & fibrinogen, regarding clotting. What would have to happen in a person's vascular system for virtually ALL their blood to instantly tun into fibrin, or fibrinogen, at the same time? - Causing instant death obviously. The movie - "Died suddenly" shows these 'fibrin' clots totally filling arteries & veins of patients, & you sound like someone who could work out this mechanism.

[@jonthomas9708]

Highly informative piece, thank you

[@anniake8578]

Dr. Cywes, I hope this reaches you. I have Primary biliary colangitis diagnosed 5 years ago. My liver went from no cirrhosis to now having a little. Do you think there is any way I can heal the cirrhosis? I have been keto since my diagnosis. I am now leaning heavy on the carnivore side. Please let me know what your thoughts are on doing what is best for my condition. Thank you for all you do and God bless

[@williamdkelly]

Doc what is your thoughts on tochatrinols and aspirin for 59 percent blockage in LAD for a person with insulin resistance?

[@davidketley5359]

Thank you for your dedication.

[@TableTopTroubadour]

Hi! How do you argue against the recent guidelines that a daily aspirin risks > benefits with a lower CAD risk profile? I haven't looked at the primary data recently, but it sounds dangerous (?) to be recommending aspirin for all-comers

[@robertcywes2966]

I seldom make algorithm recommendations. I usually individualize. One pt at a time

[@Snuffkin]

Hi Doc, would you say that nattokinase have the same anti clotting properties than aspirin? I’m currently using that and would not like to double up if it works the same as aspirin.😅

[@robertcywes2966]

Nattok is soy based protein. Has mild anticlotting effect. Depends on ur individual risk level. Low risk likely ok. Higher risk Id prefer aspirin. But my knowledge is inadequate re nattok

[@Snuffkin]

@@robertcywes2966 Thanks for that Dr C. I've been using Nattokinase since my Covid vaccines to prevent clots from forming, based on some research. I have found it to be quite a blood thinner as I had some blood taken for tests and bled far longer than usual. After that, I skipped every second day and that did the trick. I still think I should just do aspirin or Nattokinase :)

[@OnlyHuman2.0]

Garlic is a blood thinner

[@banditbaker1675]

Following a long and protracted battle with my Family Doctor in the UK to come orf Statins (following a heart attack in 2018) I had become suspicious of my two remaining medications low dose Asprin and Ramipril. Thank you for reassuring me of the benefits of taking the "baby" Asprin.

[@coolramone]

What about Nattokinase?

[@petercat926]

First you are great. I have a question regarding statins and other cholesterol, lipid lowering drugs. If the lipids, LDL, are but the spackling on the hole, what happens if you get a hole, you have the inflammation, but you do not have the spackling, (the lipids to repair the hole). I suspect that the body will still find a way to get the spackling in place regardless of what your LDL score shows but would generate the lipid through another pathway, perhaps causing a different issue.

[@condoguy710]

My A1C was 5.0 and glucose of 88, but my HS CRP was very high . I had low grade psoriasis for awhile but this past year I’ve had skin plaques form on my knuckles and some periodontitis and a root canal infection I recently had corrected . My apoB is extremely high and I’m 62 just lost 18lbs now down to 200. I’m wondering why my crp is so high when my blood sugar is good and I eat low carb but not carnivore.

[@carolhebert7964]

I had been wondering if I should keep taking baby aspirin. I’m type 2 diabetic, but reversing it with keto diet. I will stay on the aspirin. I am 68 years old. Thank you for going into depth on this subject.

[@dombarton2483]

Go carnivore, keto is the journey. Carnivore is the destination.

[@nataliajimenez1870]

Dr Diamond that has done a lot of studies about keto, cholesterol, heart disease and statins frequently mentions that the major issues are not cholesterol but people that have platelets that are over activated and clump up easily, so blood thinners like baby aspirin are probably more helpful than statins

[@dombarton2483]

@@nataliajimenez1870 the real culprit is sugar. Always was and always will be.

[@Isaac5123]

Yes keep taking it

[@Isaac5123]

@@dombarton2483 agree

[@lindakrone2878]

I eat carnivore and tons of sardines for past 4 years. I do have clean no mold organic decaf coffee. However my ALC is 5.2-5.3 and my morning glucose is always in the mid to upper 90's. Otherwise I am healthy. Any idea why? Thank you! I am also not in ketosis or it's .3 at most.

[@mplt6151]

I’m experiencing exactly the same on low carb diet. Fasting glucose (min. 12 hrs) always around 100, A1C is 5.2. Before being on low carb my fasting glucose was at around 85 to 88.

[@lindakrone2878]

@@mplt6151 I wish somone could explain this!!

[@robertcywes2966]

Sounds quite good to me. Maybe get a CAC score

[@lindakrone2878]

@@robertcywes2966 Thank you for your reply. CAC is zero. I'll just carry on and stop comparing to others..

[@adriansrfr]

What's an average low carb day?

[@RobertA.Miller-y4j]

I cannot find the link that Dr. Cheese says is in the Show Notes. How can I get copies of those very important diagrams? Please let me know how asap. Thanks.

[@smadden911]

Very interesting video and Great series!!

[@edrock4605]

Amazing talk. Thank you!

[@shemcatherinemabongor7756]

I just realized that the Ha1C test only shows glycation from glugose and can not detect glycation from galactose or fructose. I never eat fruit or honey. How do I know if I'm drinking too much milk? Would an intact LC-MS test be helpful as it measures insulin and therefore total glycation can be calculated? Thank you for your tremendous work. You have really helped me.

[@jksinorbit]

It’s real easy… anything more than 5gr of carbs will cause insulin to be produced more as the volume goes up. 100ml of milk has 5 gr carbs

[@Isaac5123]

How old are you? Why are you drinking so much milk?

[@Unsensitive]

I recently had a blood clot in my upper extremity, axillary and brachial. No history of clots, no trauma, Blood work came back great, no smoking no nicotine. I fast every day 16-22 hours, mostly animal based diet, latest A1C 5.1 Had genetic testing done, using ancestry and other non medical sources and 3rd party analysis. Seems I I'm heterozygous Factor V Leiden, and Heterozygous Marburg I, a factor VII disorder... :/. One from my mom, other from my father. Now on blood thinners... We will find out if i need to be on them forever in a few months...

[@prettybirdbeenlpeacock6592]

It's sooo sad that you had to do your own genetic testing to find your problems out! Doesn't speak well of the medical community. They don't care about the cause, just what pill they can give as a treatment and what their algorithm says.

[@lifestationexpresslinda9425]

Have you used nattokinase? Natural clot dissolver.

[@Mifojei]

Are you me? The exact same thing happened to me. On strict carnivore, in good health, athletic, but then had a blood clot, Factor V Leiden from my dad, now on all sorts of medication.

[@garykapal6461]

Covey shot

[@beverlythomas6109]

​@@garykapal6461good and very pertinent question

[@HS99876]

Thank you, 🙏

[@magdachromik2119]

Dear Doc Cywes, upon everything you are educating us about I keep wondering, ICE and being rushed to the hospital, can I refuse to have a glucose drip? It scares me deeply to be exposed to the pure sugar toxin while I should have been given a proper medical treatment.

[@ketontrack]

You need to define what "dose depend" means. 1. Do we avoid spikes and want our BG to be flat? 2. Is a keto guy with BG of 100 and A1c of 5.5 at risk? Is A1c context dependent? 3. Is fiber in vegan protective as it slows down absorption and hence the dose? 4. Do we avoid fruit or they fall under 3? 5. What about stress / cortisol? I know where you stand in terms of diatery preferences, but it is too important and all diets need to be addressed

[@Dirk_van_Tonder]

1. Yes you want to avoid spikes, you do this by not eating sugar or carbs 2. If you are doing keto/carnivore correctly, your BG should naturally be below 100 unless you are sneaking sugar in somewhere 3. The best RCT that exists on fiber shows it to be contraindicated for humans and actually causes bowel problems as opposed to fixing them. Dr. Paul Mason talks about this 4. Fruit is pure sugar. avoid at all costs 5. Minimize your stress at all costs

[@davidblackford5193]

Thanks interesting. Can you please put a link to the notes you are referring to , I can't find them. Thanks

[@frankiefernandez5252]

16:00-25:00....astounding. All doctors need this info !...especially the fruity carnivore Paul Saladino.

[@robertcywes2966]

Paul got hit in the head w a surfboard😊

[@seabyrd1948]

Excellent, thanks

[@pcho3740]

How many people do you think have an AIC below 5.2 ? 5% or less ?

[@petercat926]

if aspirin reduces clot progression, again, the clot is a response to an injury. How will the injury be handled at that point?

[@marietheresa1709]

Great info

[@lairdofdunstan1093]

i managed to quit smoking about 3 years ago , i use nicotine patches, does the nicotine from patches still do the same damage?

[@susanbisnett2374]

Thank you

[@heavychevy4616]

thank u sir

[@Siahboy92]

I just want to see my PCP go head to head with him about statins!!😂

[@brendaandrandyking4126]

And when the LDL is dumping the fat to smooth over a .....accident in the arteries if excessive uncarboxalated calcium....whuch just means we needed more vitamin k2 to take care of this ???....that calcium causes hard plaques or soft plaques????

[@michaelng1205]

Excellent video

[@TomA-i4p]

If sugar doesn't get you something else most certainly will

[@DaynaTate]

Is there any research on people with von willebrands disease and cardiovascular risk? I am just wondering if the inability to clot is actually a good thing in this case.

[@smadden911]

What do you think about Nattokinase for clot prevention?

[@pauldispense4497]

Excellent information. Do exogenous antioxidants keep ROS in check, reducing inflammation leading to arteriosclerosis? I was told this by a naturopath who wasn't a fan of the carnivore diet without berries.

[@cherylreed4377]

Its so weird - my a1c went up to 5.4 from 4.8 since i reduced my carbs to under 20 and upped my fat intake 😮 but my triglycerides were 77 and my hdl was 75- ldl over 280 😮

[@saved3671]

How can I lower my A1c ,I'm already on carnivore 100% . I feel good, but my Ldl is really high,and my Apo B gone up from 1.45 to 2.45. What am I doing wrong. ? Not overweight, exercise, no carbs at all. No oils .

[@JenniferStormyWeather]

Mind blown ❤

[@HappyLife-wv5ms]

Can bromelain work as well as a daily baby aspirin as an anti thrombotic agent?

[@brendaandrandyking4126]

So sir....when my glucose can get up to 265....this causes damage to my macrifages ???