Nathan Pritikin: A Casual Conversation with Dr. McDougall

[@jpritikin73]

Thank you so much for posting this video of my grandfather. I find it remarkable how much he knew about nutrition way back in the 1980s.

[@tomjones6296]

One of my heroes....I remember when he first came on the scene...I felt so bad at the end of this video knowing that in a mere 2 more years, after battling leukemia he would end it all at the age of 69. Fate can be so fickle and cruel..

[@dv8760]

yes great man/do you follow his diet plan

[@jpritikin73]

I don't follow it exactly. We know much more now. Dr Greger has done a great job summarizing the latest research.

[@dv8760]

If you listen Dr John McDougall who interviewed your G/F he seems to to hold the same beliefs, as does Dr Caudwell Esselstyn also. Not sure about Dr Greger,think he is a veg person too.

[@arkchanger]

Joshua Pritikin you have no idea how much i would do just to talk to him for 10 minutes.

[@mikefixac]

When I was 20-25, I was going to bars seeing which one had the cheapest beer. Nathan Pritiken was sneaking into medical conventions because of his intellectual curiousity. Then because of his inventions/company, he's given carte blanche to view top secret documents from the Air Force and chooses to look at death rates among war countries in WW2. Later he studies the rates of CVD in undeveloped countries, and applies their diet to himself. This man was a true genius. Cures his own heart disease, reverses it (to which many heart doctors to this day say can't be done) and then starts a recovery center which cures patients from around the world. I bow before this man.

[@boomerang6130]

Yep, he was a genius.

[@dawseyboy1]

Don’t forget, when Nathan pritikin was 20-25 years old (I’m 24 and a half) there was no KZbin or available internet. I’ve delved into hours of these interviews and talks. You never stop learning !

[@smallfootprint2961]

When he started the Longevity Center on the beach of Santa Monica, living a short distance away, I wanted to go. Unfortunately, I had kids to support and couldn't do it, but looked up everything I could about him and his discoveries, and tried to adapt my diet to what I learned. Can't say I've been perfect, but am still doing my best to follow his protocol. As time went by, I found Dr. McDougall, and others who helped me stay on track. At 84, this old girl is doing ok. Thank you Mr. Pritikin, and Dr. McDougall.

[@ricvanwinkle1665]

God bless

[@marybarsaloux6820]

I love how Dr. MacDougall allows the person he is interviewing to simply talk !

[@jackiejack2031]

Mary Barsaloux

[@missiris1234]

He is a hero to many.

[@lilyroza]

Dr. McDougall is so respectful and thoughtful.

[@alanjoseph315]

Nathan Pritikin was a towering genius...he’s an icon, he should have been awarded a Nobel Prize in Medicine. He knows more about Medina than doctors do.

[@catspajamas2961]

And how prescient of Dr. McDougall to videotape these interviews back in the 1980s, instead of just taking notes or audio recording. This was decades before youtube.

[@bigkozlov]

Sadly, almost 40 years later the general population is just as ignorant. This man should have been given a medal.

[@jaredpalanzi330]

so true

[@missiris1234]

Definitely agree

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

He died in his 70s from two different kinds of cancer from his wacky diet.

[@KittenLord69]

@@lashedbutnotleashed1984 Wacky diet? you sound like one of those low carbers. Wheres your proof? Ill be waiting

[@ricvanwinkle1665]

​@@lashedbutnotleashed1984ahhh I beg to differ and chemo is primarily used for leukemia and back than the survival rate was horrific as opposed to today's treatment which is still chemo. He lived his life on his terms so kudos to him

[@ThatGuy-dj3qr]

Pritikin was an amazing man. I am in awe of what he was able to accomplish in his lifetime. Never judge a person by the letters after their name.

[@aubreyvandyne5284]

Nathan Pritikin, such a caring and humble man. Thanks, Dr. McDougall

[@Aenvir]

wow if this was recorded in 1982 Nathan Pritikin was 66 or 67 years old in this interview. He looks like in his late 30s early 40s.

[@Keaton-Casablanca]

Sadly, Nathan Pritikin, took his own life, three years after this clip was recorded. He passed away in 1985 at the age of 69. Nathan Pritikin (1915-1985) Thanks to Doctor John McDougall we have his wonderful interview with Nathan Pritikin.

[@ceejay9919]

I know right!!! I was taken aback when he said "when I was 40 back in 1955." Wait what????? I thought you were MAYBE just NOW 40!! Lol

[@barzinio92]

You haven't watched it till the end. He says he's 67

[@wadayaduin5517]

And the physique of a 20 year old.

[@Dirgis-66]

yeah and no grey hair!!!

[@tranquil87]

Nathan was just one of those people who was too ahead of his time and which led him to have to deal with unnecessary hardship. Thank you Dr. McDougall for this interview! Fascinating stuff that still holds true today. Oh and I should say this: Nathan was possibly the first person to be aware that autoimmune diseases relating to the gut were caused by fiber deficient diets. He said that "the tragedy is that they are prescribed to eat even less fiber" which is exactly right. Today we have more proof than ever that plant-based diets are the best at keeping patients in remission. The best studies we have now prove him right.

[@animatetheidea7945]

Thanks Dr.Mcdougall for this video. Pritikin was one of the most important genious of the 20th century. Unfortunately many people don't appreciate his work. But... they will ... some day.

[@robtackett8112]

Nathan Pritikin will always be a national hero in my mind. I've never met him but yet I feel like I'm listening to a beloved family member. What an exceptional man!

[@annemccarron2281]

You never will meet him.

[@rapbrown8849]

RIP Dr McDougall, thanks for the education!

[@NoExitLoveNow]

Nathan Pritikin is one of my heros. They told him you can't do that because blah blah blah blah. That won't work because blah blah blah blah. He just did it, showed it could be done, and showed that it worked. All that was left to do was to drop the mike.

[@stuartwalker121]

Brilliant old man - talking to a brilliant young man - thanks so much guys...

[@PuganPoo]

This man was ahead of his time.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@aocplusme5676 ✂💈 Hair stylists were on the way out. 💇 Vidal Sassoon had come and gone by this time ... 🙇

[@tobiasbrown1882]

This has to be one of the most amazing health videos on KZbin. Thank you so much.

[@downbntout]

Dr. McD's posture is so upright, he made me sit up straight. Important, valuable video. Glad it has been preserved.

[@missiris1234]

He also looks so handsome.

[@JHillMD]

Brilliant interview. Thank you for posting it. Pritikin was ahead of his time and knew how to interpret research, stand against the tide, and not be influenced by food industry propaganda.

[@c.johnson1691]

I owe it to Nathan Pritikin that I have no blockages as determined by my stress test last summer, and my cholesterol was "excellent" according to my doctor after my physical this past October.

[@boomerang6130]

congrats👍👍

[@rachelcoleman4693]

How are you doing these days? What do you normally eat in a day?

[@davidhutchinson6377]

Look how young Dr. McDougall is here...I'm sure this is close to his heart. Dr. Pritikin was decades ahead of his time.

[@theartificialsociety3373]

Nathan Pritikin was the first person that pieced all of the major aspects of the good diet program together into a consolidated program and attempted to popularize it. In his day the only final component that may have been less understood was just how damaging animal protein is to humans. Pritikin knew animal protein was not good but the magnitude of how bad it is was not quite understood. Now it is starting to be understood that protein is the number one factor for reducing longevity. Pritikin's son still runs a Pritkin program which is also in line with the McDougall Program. Listen to Pritikin and McDougall and you have a chance to get your health on track.

[@TheFearmoths]

The Artificial Society If he pieced together a good diet, why didn't he use it? He looks like a malnourished hobo.

[@theartificialsociety3373]

+The Fearmoths He was fairly old at that time and would soon die of cancer due to his engineering work. He overcame heart disease. He was a great man that deserved so many accolades. He saved so many people's lives. You would do well to learn more and try the whole foods plant based diet. The results are easily tested by your blood pressure, weight, cholesterol, well being and typically only 30 days to see the results. You don't need scientists and people's stories as the results on your own will speak for themselves. It really is not rocket science to understand what's going on. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

[@TheFearmoths]

The Artificial Society I totally agree to be honest and believe personal experience holds much more value than studies and statistics. I get my blood tested regularly. My health has improved body fat is melting away ever since I started a ketogenic diet 6 months ago. It's not for everyone, but the results speak for themselves.

[@theartificialsociety3373]

+The Fearmoths I would suggest to you that your experience is not an accident. Similar results are observed in mice when given high protein diet in that they become leaner and stronger for a while. But the consequence is the mice lived dramatically shorter due to all causes of mortality. The high carb low protein low fat slightly chunkier mice lived significantly longer and longer than the imposed leaner ones with same high carb diet. Caloric restriction did not work for longevity unless protein was restricted. You are experiencing the same phenomenon. And there are hormonal stimulant responses that occur from foods that can make one enjoy certain foods but it's not necessarily healthy in the long term. You have to consider your goals and balance can be achieved. I wish you good health, keep learning!

[@jpritikin73]

Nathan's son Robert Pritikin was involved in running the Pritikin live-in centers until around 2000. He is no longer involved. Besides the harms of animal protein, one of the important things that we have learned since the 1980s is that nuts are healthy, nutritionfacts.org/video/nuts-may-help-prevent-death/

[@ChannelAA]

Thanks Dr. M for the great interview. Pritikan is far ahead of his time. Simply a genius.

[@nzrdb6]

I read recently that having been diagnosed with heart disease, Nathan's autopsy showed a pristine heart. So in death did he prove his methods succeeded. Others have taken his work forward but Nathan's breakthrough was a milestone that will never be forgotten.

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

But his methods couldn't save him from cancer. He died a slow, horrible death from two different types of cancer in his 70s. Even junk food addicts who smoke often live longer than that.

[@jamski95]

He didn't suffer a slow painful death, he committed suicide. He did suffer from cancer, yes but one that usually isn't lifestyle or diet related and is also pretty common in children, unfortunately. It was just a poor luck of the draw.

[@ricvanwinkle1665]

​@@lashedbutnotleashed1984😂😂😂😂😂 its quality of life which is more important. We all gonna die, just some will die faster than others

[@annemccarron2281]

​@@jamski95Cancer most certainly is related to diet & lifestyle.

[@jamski95]

@@annemccarron2281 Read my comment properly. Clearly, cancers affecting children and babies are not diet and lifestyle related.

[@lazur1]

Pritiken's 67 at this interview, & had suffered from lymphoma & its treatment for 24yrs. All this considered, his appearance is a testament to his program.

[@TB1M1]

It's remarkable. He received a cancer diagnosis in 1976. But had cancer since 1958 His diet kept him alive!!

[@robynhope219]

​@@TB1M1maybe, but he killed himself.

[@cookie-dough-fox69]

​@robynhope219 yes, because he was suffering horrific side effects from the treatment.

[@EnviroHealthTech]

A classic gem -- grateful that you posted this conversation with a plant-based legend.

[@yogiyoda]

No question. This man was a genius.

[@tokyodave6663]

And a Saint.

[@gmtoomey]

I read Pritikin's books in the 1980s. After 30 years of reading about all sorts of diets, I'm back to Pritikin.

[@Fugitive136]

Pritikin was King. Plus, he was no fanatic like McDougall, Essy, and Barnard who claim that any animal products at all are bad. Pritikin proved that it is the quantity not the quality of animal products that matters the most. McDougall cons many people, selling his super expensive health resorts and claims he cures them with diet. Why would you want to spend almost 10K on those silly health resorts when you can just eat a healthy diet for free? John McDougall is the ultimate con man and he has stupid people like his forum moderator Jim who will pay for this silliness.

[@gershonbenfranja]

Everything Dr. McDougall says is available for free online. You don't have to go to see him personally. Rich people might want to, but I'm not in that group.

[@Fugitive136]

Same here....I have to pay bills and I struggle like most working Americans.

[@Dirgis-66]

@@Fugitive136 IGF-1!!! You dont want cancer you go off the animal products.

[@ricvanwinkle1665]

​@@Fugitive136I've said the same, why pay all this cash for a simple diet basically. People have such weak discipline

[@susanfromthemountains1754]

WOW, THANK YOU ❣️THANK YOU SO MUCH ❣️ I'VE BEEN FOLLOWING DR. MCDOUGALL'S DIET AND AM THRILLED WITH ALL THE RESULTS I'M EXPERIENCING ❣️ I THANK YOU FOR EVERY VIDEO YOU'VE MADE, AND FOR YOUR BOOKS, SEVERAL OF WHICH I OWN. GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU ARE SUCH A HEALTH SAVIOR FOR US ALL ❣️ FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE, I THANK YOU ❣️ I AM 57 YEARS OLD AND AM MAKING IT MY GOAL TO LIVE AS DR. MCDOUGALL'S DIRECTIONS HAVE TAUGHT US. I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER ❣️ SERIOUSLY, THANK YOU FOREVER ❣️

[@WellYourWorld]

Truly incredible interview. Can't believe it took me so long to check this one off the list.

[@noperson78]

How did he know all that stuff 35 years ago? Very impressive. By collecting all the latest research we are slowly getting to the info he knew 35 years ago :).

[@TB1M1]

It's even worse today because the a lot of research is funded by industry. In the end, only wholistic concepts matter because people have to stay on the program long term to get the benefits. That is why Nathan Pritikin was a genuis.

[@sushmitaroy1667]

Pritikin was among many who HBO comedian, Bill Maher, had lumped together with other health promoters this year in a comedy segment, saying that it doesn’t matter how much kale you eat, or standing desks you get... implying that being healthy won’t save us from a toxic environment - showing obituaries for people who died young like Pritikin. It was disingenuous to lump Pritikin in with the others, because an autopsy on him showed clear arteries, proving that his diet worked. He died from taking his own life. Even though Pritikin was not a medical doctor, he discovered truths that to this day doctors like Dr.McDougall and Dr. Greger mention as one of the pioneers in lifestyle medicine. He deserves a lot of respect.

[@TB1M1]

Yes, it is short sighted. The man was a genius to look at infomation objectively -- everyone today has to be aligned with bias or opinion. There is no one of his calibre alive today in the Nutrition world.

[@michaelb2363]

Wow. Do you have the clip or date when he said this? I can't believe bill mahr . Ugh

[@lucillefemine2339]

So true

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

You forgot to mention why he killed himself. It was because of the intense pain he had from two different types of cancer. His ultra low fat wrecked his immune system and allowed the cancers to flourish.

[@cookie-dough-fox69]

​@@lashedbutnotleashed1984well, no, he'd had the like for three decades

[@getmartincarter]

I was impressed by this interview between Dr McDougall and Nathan Pritikin. Its clear that the message , that heart and most other diseases can be reversed , has been validated by the China Study and by the research studies circulated by such dietary luminaries as Dr Caldwell Esselstyn and Dr Michael Gregor

[@No2theBS]

I believe they can be controlled but reversed/cured? Not a chance.

[@cojanti]

He cured his heart disease and his leukemia was in remission for nearly 3 decades. When the leukemia came back he had chemo which damaged his liver and kidneys. He committed suicide because he had been given months to live and was in a lot of pain. I'd say his diet served him pretty well all things considered.

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

He also had lymphoma due to his no-fat diet.

[@brianlooksaround6125]

@@lashedbutnotleashed1984that sounds like an unwarranted conclusion to me. Can you provide some evidence for your assertion?

[@EmpoweringCoach]

​​@@lashedbutnotleashed1984 where can I get information on this? I would think all the very low fat advocate doctors would know about this.

[@susanfabrican2244]

@@EmpoweringCoach there is no info on that, it’s that person’s misguided opinion, just ask Dr. Greger about a low fat diet!

[@annemccarron2281]

Exactly. Listen to Dr. McDougall assessment of Steve Job"s pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

[@marybrewer739]

God Bless Nathan Pritikin! A real miracle for the world against all odds! So are you Dr McDougall💕

[@ryanherring9176]

A powerful message shared by two of the greatest pioneers of lifestyle medicine in this country. Nathan Pritikin was a brilliant man and prolonged his life by looking outside of traditional Western medicine for a solution that he found through perfect observation and problem solving. This is also a testimony to Dr. McDougall's lifelong work in knowing how important it was to film this conversation. Thank you Dr. Mcdougall for all that do.

[@petejohnstone4308]

Pritikin suffered from depression and committed suicide. He may not have had everything correct regarding diet-wise.

[@ryanherring9176]

Pete Johnstone He developed terrible leukemia far before his diet program, and it did return after some 27 years of remission. But, he halted his heart disease with his nutrition program, and having not could have easily compounded his predisposing health problems. It is undeniable that his pioneering work has helped probably millions of people regain their health. He fostered the lifelong work of several doctors today such as Dr. McDougall that stand on his shoulders. He deserves the utmost respect, looking past his personal decisions.

[@David74408]

Pete Johnstone Kaiser Permanente, one of the largest health insurance companies in the United States, has published a completely vegan, plant-based nutrition guide: mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/Images/New%20Plant%20Based%20Booklet%201214_tcm28-781815.pdf

[@marybrewer739]

OMG Look how handsome and young Dr McDougall is !💕🥰

[@robynhope219]

I knew him in his 30s.

[@13c11a]

Now, in 2014, we have over 29,000,000 diabetics in the U. S. He mentioned that there were 11,000,000 at the time of the interview in 1982. Pills are easier than changing our diet. Change is hard, but it's really the only way.

[@elainebraindrain3174]

Nathan has such a kind voice and manner. I bought his book and followed it then. A true hero❤

[@WiltonGal]

What a remarkable man! I had heard of Nathan Pritikin when I was a young woman, but I never knew much about him. I wish now that I had known about his program years ago.

[@OfftoShambala]

My great grandfather died in the late eighties... I think 1987... he was 103... he spent most of his adult life eating similar to a raw vegan... but his normal diet growing up probably wasn’t all that much different... he lived just like pritikin describes... independent and full functioning high quality well into his 90’s... around age 98, he needed assisted living and basically died at 103 old age rather peacefully without suffering.

[@sandb_sa]

Came here after watching Dr. Michael Greger on the Rich Roll podcast - an absolutely exquisite interview and a step forward for whole food plant based diets!

[@lisengel2498]

What a beaifull interwiew - It should be shouted from the roofs. I wish I had known that long ago but I am gratefull for thiss sharing. Its so inspiring and so informative - thank you very much

[@susanmyra]

I attended the Pritikin longevity center in Santa Monica in the mid 80s. It was a five week program and my cholesterol went from just over 200 down to 158, the lowest it’s been in my adult life. I was thrilled and impressed. I loved going there and I loved the food. ❤

[@earthpet]

The more I learn about healthy eating, the more of a genius Pritikin appears to have been.

[@boomerang6130]

yep

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

A health genius that died a horrible death before he could even make it to 80.

[@robynhope219]

​@@lashedbutnotleashed1984how, he killed himself!

[@sharonwinborne5509]

As I was watching this for the first time I wasn’t sure what he had to say & as he spoke I recognized his descriptions of things and figured out he must of been born in or near 1915 (my Grandparents age). How neat. He is absolutely a genius!! No wonder folks highly recommend “PRITIKIN” to folks… THANK YOU for this priceless treasure you share with peeps…

[@yogiyoda]

Great interview! This man was ahead of his time.

[@TSO77]

I remember the 80’s when the Pritikin diet was a craze people were healthier and fitter looking bodies on the beach. Today they have taken a step back in the wrong direction. Young kids with obesity, cancer and heart disease is on the rise. Thanks for sharing let’s hope people wake up.

[@annemccarron2281]

I think it's criminal what the meat & dairy industry has done to the American public!

[@carinecampier]

This is a gem. I enjoyed it a lot. Dr Pikirin looks so much younger than his age, that's impressive

[@thebibleproof]

Thank you Dr. McDougall for finding a studio to memorialize Nathan Pritikin's research. After reading The Starch Solution and The China Project, our family changed our lifestyle. After such amazing results, I am only now beginning to understand it was always about the food.

[@christinemarie6976]

Such a trip to see Dr. McDougalll when he was a baby.

[@robynhope219]

That's how I remember him in Hawaii.

[@Smuggler169]

yes! He is so young here.

[@ehendriks3328]

Thank you ,Dr. McDougall, for conducting and posting this interview.

[@guilhermedelazeri4715]

I think this video deserves perfect english subtitles, not just those automatically generated that have several errors. In this way, people around the world who don't understand English spoken perfectly will have a correct legend to help them. Thanks for sharing this legendary interview.

[@fruitascension5089]

Incredible human being. Just as incredible is that, despite having all this valuable knowledge, the chronic diseases are more prevalent than ever. Thankfully a relatively few fortunate ones of us have this information and can change our own fates and try to help others.

[@ddab9183]

What a marvelous piece of history you have given us, thank you,

[@nathanaelamare253]

Nathan was genious ,what a man ,lovely interview ,thanks!!Mcdougall is now best on Earth in nutrition ,he is leading in this field. Ellen G. White spoke this message about diet 150 years ago ,you can read free her books online .

[@mariaretinasarmiento1050]

Nathanael Amare I know what EGW taught on diets as my doctor is an Seventh Day Adventist. he got me off my medications and I am now on a plant based lifestyle

[@dilshadbegum565]

Nathanael Amare can i find that books ?how

[@jeankrouse2232]

Thank you for sharing! I learned so much from this interview.

[@KiwiBee21]

A visionary interviewed a fellow visionary. Respect.

[@eileenprudhomme3026]

Your Grandfather was absolutely AMAZING!! I just came across his lectures this week - I wish I had heard and followed since the 80s!! But so GRATEFUL to know now!!! What a MAN!! ❤️❤️

[@audreyreed9833]

I’m so impressed with his knowledge and security in his presentation

[@brishi69]

WOW!! This man was brilliant and it's such a shame that we don't have many more like him around these days...I wish I could afford to visit the Pritikin Longevity Center in Miami for a few months, but he is definitely an inspiration!!

[@andylopi]

Dr. McDougall is so calm in this video! I guess the food, medical, and pharmaceutical industries hadn't ruffled his feathers too much yet. Wonderful video!!

[@davidhutchinson6377]

It's called respect.

[@petejohnstone4308]

It's because he (McDougall) had not been doing his brain damaging diet for very long at that point. Vitamin B12 and zinc deficiency etc. can make one irritable, edgy and confused.

[@andylopi]

Pete Johnstone Do you have personal experience with this?

[@petejohnstone4308]

Wolfgang Von Schaffenberg I have quite a bit of knowledge on the subject. Look into it yourself. There are many conditions known to be common with vegans and vegetarians due to nutritional deficiencies. McDougall also was tan and had good color back then. Now, he has kind of a gray skin tone. Does not look healthy.

[@petejohnstone4308]

Nice. I think we can see what your diet is doing to you and your attitude. Keep it up. Your brain will continue to atrophy (along with your attitude) and you'll likely be involved in a freak murder/suicide.

[@peterz53]

Fairly amazing how much he got right, outside of the system...

[@TheKEprince]

I learnt about nathan after reading a book by Dr esselstyn and I am really impressed with his knowledge....all I note is that if you look for knowledge and u r ready to learn you will always get what you want!

[@sn232]

Thank you for posting this video

[@nomad9338]

Thank you for this gem. It's so sad, we've known for so long what's the healthiest way of eating and yet almost no doctor today recommends a plant based diet to prevent disease.

[@mikesmith1702]

40 years later nothing has changed. beyond sad. this guy is the GOAT

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

@@RiDankulous His whole plant food diet gave him two types of cancer. The cancers got so bad they he ended up killing himself from the pain. I'd hardly call that a great diet.

[@lneasy2]

If you read the biography "Pritikin - The man who healed America's heart", you will find it provides greater depth and perspective into the mind of Nathan Pritikin, how brilliant he was, and how convinced he was that his approach was correct, inspite of the antgonism he received from the medical profession, as well as all of the contributions he made as an engineer.

[@timwaltham]

amazing that this is 30 years old and still up to date

[@thaidawg9231]

Great interview, read his book in 1981.

[@Healthy_Avacado]

What this man knew at the time I was 6 year old Southern American girl raised without this info, even with newer information and more studies this is absolutely amazing. Then by the time I am 50 today. I have already had heart disease and pre-diabetes. Nnw over a year with my why in hand, I have lost 70 lbs. and all my lipid panel risk for heart disease have moved from high to optimal and no diabetes due to moving to high fiber, plant foods, low saturated fat, no oil, and increased water for hydration.

[@JG-yh9rh]

Such an incredible interview 🤗

[@obsessedwithhealth]

Wow!! That was fantastic. Years ago, in the mid 90s, I bought my mother one of his books as she was diagnosed with severe cardiovascular disease. She was able to follow the diet for some months and dropped her cholesterol from 300 to 140. But sadly she was unable to stick to the diet as her husband was against it and offered no support. She fell back to a bad diet, had a heart attack a year later, then a year after that had elective bypass surgery and died on the operating table of bleeding complications. So sad. She was only 69 years old. Nathan Pritikin was an absolute brilliant man. Thank you Dr. McDougal for this beautiful interview. ❤

[@lf7065]

😢🙏

[@kimb3023]

I can't believe how young Dr. Mcdougall is.Its like going back into a time machine.

[@fifteenbyfive]

It's hard to find someone as matter of fact as Dr. McDougall but listening to this interview for the 2nd time I think I've found someone. In so many of Dr. McDougall's lectures he gets straight to the point. And then expands upon and justifies that. I bet there have been many people attending his lectures that felt like fish out of water just having to sit there and hear it. And that's pretty amazing. Oh, the bad habits we the people carry close to our hearts! I bet there are so many people who would like to ask Dr. McDougall a question but just can't because they can't stand to hear the answer. They're sure as hell not going to go read any of his newsletters.

[@jeffreydrhodes]

Thanks for this video Dr. McDougall

[@Diverse_Interests]

Amazing! More recognition is due for great work that benefits humanity.

[@brucetowell3432]

Thank you Dr. McDougall, I first heard about Nathan through one of your videos! God Bless!

[@NancyCronk]

Two heroes of health and compassion.

[@ziolove]

Fascinating. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@jeaninealexander-thomas9483]

Wonderful video which emphasis that we need plant based eating to live healthy long productive lives. Dr MacDougall lead me to this video....I am Multiple Sclerosis survivor who uses diet to live better. However one does make mistakes so it's important to keep your eyes on the price. Health is the new wealth. Medication free 20yrs later. Keep on keeping on 🙏 God made us to be healthy for the years we have, but we have to make the decision to go against popular thought most times.

[@KatVegan]

Wow! This man was brilliant! What a pioneer. So thankful for his curiosity and tenacity. ❤

[@jeffreydrhodes]

Thank you posting this video Dr. McDougall for free. I know you could charge for it but thank you for helping all of us Starch based students of yours save money to send our kids to college. We are in your debt . I always tell people to go to your website. Thanks again

[@wadayaduin5517]

It astounds and disappoints me that anyone can hear this information and still remain on the SAD.

[@michaelclennan8425]

Two of the most intelligent men in the last 100 years. 💥❤️🙏👍

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

At this point (1982) he is 66 years old. Unbelievable. He looks in his 40s!

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

And yet he would be dead in less than three years.

[@primalandinvestments8205]

Amazing that he figured so much on his own in the fifties! Very illuminating discussion. Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@lindabentley8578]

Such an interesting discussion! I can't believe his age - he looks so young.! Thank you for posting. He was such a pioneer in the health movement!

[@savedbygrace1582]

What a fascinating man. I so appreciate the posting.

[@gosiakonstanty3456]

Wow it's just incredible that back then he knew that much . Amazing interview

[@Tridhos]

Two amazing guys, their legacy will live on.

[@Dirgis-66]

Today I listened to the JAMA-podcast about Mr. Pritikin. They said that we do not need his diet anymore because we have medication, stents and bypass surgery. Yeah right. We all see how well that works.

[@yams4610]

This is GOLD!!!!

[@lcanter]

He is over 60 in this interview - he does not look his age. AMAZING

[@robynhope219]

Not everything is diet...good genes!

[@grantlawrence611]

This was a great interview. Thanks for this.

[@sophiagrande1652]

What an amazing man! Great interview.

[@rtumkur]

Simply amazing how a person without a medical background figured this out in those days. Deep respects! Wow!

[@raymundjagan47]

“If I was to disappear from the earth today, the movement would grow... it’s too late to stop it... there’s no question about it...” This brought tears to my eyes. One of the most important interviews in the whole-food plant-based world...

[@firecloud77]

Pritikin was diagnosed as having leukemia in 1958. No doubt his diet helped keep it in remission for 26 years. The leukemia flared up and he was experiencing intense suffering. Consequently he ended his life his way. articles.latimes.com/1985-02-23/news/mn-1021_1_nathan-pritikin .

[@michelecomeau1430]

Thanks so much for posting this Dr. McDougall! PS You are much better looking today . . . . lots to be said about the McDougall plan.