Ep:21 Ketogenic rules for: a Healthy Liver

[@mariasharp2334]

I've been listening to Keto stuff on You Tube for over a year.Cortisol, carbs, insulin resistance, yada yada yada .... thought I understood it. I've NEVER heard the liver function explained like this 😨. It's the LIVER'S job to provide sugar to the body. It is not OUR job to provide the sugar. That blew me away - that any time I'm ingesting sugars I'm interfering with what my liver is doing naturally. What a fantastic video ✅✅✅

[@hansenwhitworth6495]

Hands down the most practically educational channel on KZbin, and I have a heavy biology background. Such good stuff.

[@regimentsystem3306]

"Heavy biological background" is a funny way to say "I'm a fat living being" Just kidding, I agree, excellent content, very much in line with all my self experiments, experience and doesn't contradict other things that are proven to work like Bodybuilding principles. Most other channels contradict at least one of these and other things I know to reliably work

[@livincincy4498]

Dr. Ted Naiman ( spelling ) talks about simple calisthenic exercise to failure. The idea is to do anything, lift you feet off the floor while sitting, sit up without touching the back of the chair, etc. until you have to stop. You stop because your muscles have reached failure. They start drawing from your liver glucagon. Add in some arm exercises, leg exercise, squats, planks for abdominal exercise to draw out your muscle glucagon. Repeat several times. This takes about (15) minutes at home. You can do this while watching TV or listen to KZbin. It is basically free. Start simple and do not make it complicated. Three push-ups becomes 4 and 4 becomes 10. You are not trying to count them, just do them until you are wanting to stop. It is so easy a caveman can do it...

[@alexandersevdinoglou4955]

It is not glucagon - it is glycogen that the liver and muscles store and supply if needed. Glycogen is converted to glucose that the brain needs. Glucagon is produced by the pancreas as is insulin. Glucagon triggers the release of glycogen to start the circle.

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

Is running healthier than calisthenic exercise?

[@makinandrew]

Aseem Malhotra makes the same point in the Pioppi Diet. The people of Pioppi don't exercise, but they are always moving.

[@sidmichael1158]

Link?

[@Jean-yn6ef]

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[@marsha7330]

I’m a person who needs to understand “Why” things are important. Just telling me to not do this or do this without the explanation of “why” doesn’t “take”. This incredible doctor explains “why” so well. For the first time in my life, I now understand why carbs are totally unnecessary.

[@Ilovetruecrime545]

Love your videos so much. I especially appreciate your views on sugar being just as serious as “other” drug addictions.

[@DawnOKane]

Thank you so much for your work 🤗

[@velikijoxotnik]

I lost 70 pounds over a 6 month period, and am in weight-maintenance mode now. Low-carb lifestyle, all the way!. It's amazing. Even though I've already achieved the results that I wanted, it is great to watch your videos, to see that I am still doing the right things, or realizing that I may need to modify something. Thanks for the videos!!!!!

[@hannahchauhan6492]

Him and Ken Berry are by far my favourite doctors to watch. If I'm not getting the info from them it's not worth knowing, in my humble opinion. Thank you for your knowledge and also thanks for caring

[@terrigodfrey8260]

It's so refreshing to hear a no-nonsense doc talk about the emotional addiction to carbs in such detail. People often think they're weak because they can't stay on a diet but the explanation of carb addiction hits it on the nail. The things we crave are the things keeping us fat. How exactly do we deal with that emotional attachment. I'm scanning through Dr.. C's videos to see if he talks about that specifically. I do know from experience that eating Keto does take away the cravings for periods of time and I understand why. Thank you Doc C for your enlightenment. :)

[@Paul-010]

I’d love my diabetic specialist to watch this, he’s always advising me to eat potatoes, pasta and rice!

[@fungulomboka5362]

😕😕😕😕

[@Sabastianspreadworth]

Brilliant, I wish I had someone I could share this with who would listen. I know lots of people who would benefit from this information but they don't want to stop their carb addiction. Very sad.

[@dana102083]

Keep trying...some will hear you 🙏

[@cedricgaming5106]

Most people don't know they got an Addiction, and it's not that easy

[@maryjohnson8167]

I love your concept of “action snacks” to cleanse the liver.

[@Patricia-qg6bd]

Whoa! I’ve never heard such a succinct account of how the liver functions. It was always a mystery to me and now I have a new perspective. So helpful, thanks! I love these short videos - easy to absorb the info and then think about while waiting for the next one. They are short enough that I can listen to them when I’m on the move being active. Thanks so much Dr Cywes and Happy New Decade! 😊👍

[@tandembike2253]

I am so glad I found you! Love the way you teach, love your humor. I am binge watching you. Been keto for 6 months and learning new things from you. Thank you for your channel!

[@kenzaaznek1608]

I wachted it 4 times thank uu so much this is why they say that the window of food in intermittent fasting should be short

[@auldspider52]

This explains a lot so simply for me..I love the way you explain things for people..My understanding on the subject of health has come on leaps an bounds..I wish you lived in the UK.. Thanks for all the help and knowledge you are giving to me and people like me that strive to be healthy as we can be.

[@patrickodonovan5066]

Doctor Cywes, you are a fantastic teacher. You explain so well and you are very funny. I have listened to a few of your vlogs and am hopeful and excited about taking better care of myself. God bless you!!

[@powerliftercarnivorecoachedgr]

I always enjoy all of his videos. I make sure that I watch every video that he puts out, too. Thank God for him and others like him.

[@kathleenjackson9923]

That explanation of how the liver works was wonderful!! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@wandaarnt234]

I’ve listened to other people on the liver came away uncertain, confused, first time totally aware thank you, God has given you a gift , well done Sir .... cheers from Pennsylvania 🇺🇸

[@plimsoul27]

Thank you Dr. for what you do . This is great information...I've watched hundreds of videos on keto and low carb...and no one has ever explained it the way you do...so clear and concise...blessings to you!

[@mikegreen4750]

This was my favorite podcast of Carb Addictive Doctor that I've watched.

[@vernaxxx8940]

This was a very enlightening video! "Action snacks" - I'll never forget that!

[@clintclintonforshortbonser736]

I love this doctor. He's easy to understand. I have done carnivore 4 times and in a couple of months, I drop weight and feel great. I just struggle with craving fruits and veges. I'm also glad we don't need to float much doc! He's hilarious. He's 100 percent right.

[@spiritualcombatant]

(aka Pat Gallagher on FB) -- I don't exercise much, primarily because of disability. But I can definitely increase the frequency of my "Action Snacks"! Thanks, Dr. Cywes!

[@dana102083]

That's brilliant, ty!! 💗

[@ninah3581]

Best NAFL talk I have ever heard! Simply Genius! I liked the easy to follow format. Thank you.

[@sophiesheu]

First, I didn't know that about shark's fatty liver and how it assists buoyancy! Second, it is refreshing to hear Dr. Cywes' talk about how human livers use energy from a researcher's standpoint. Great stuff.

[@cincin4515]

Fat floats in water. Throw a greasy pan into hot water and watch the fat float to the top and leave a fatty scum ring around your sink.

[@RomanHnatiuk]

@DrCywesCarbAddictionDoc, you probably meant 2-3 months and not 2-3 days to fix the fatty liver?

[@bhooper77]

You clear fatty liver in 3 days?!? What? Has anyone here done this? Would love to hear evidence

[@johncarter4411]

That is an awesome message to get up and do some physical activity.

[@estherbartkiw]

Yes! Cole Robinson promotes standing as much as possible all day, thank you Doc

[@suzettefialho666]

You are a such an amazing doctor 🌺🌻 thank you so much ❤️

[@JanPLopez993]

This is good info. explaining the process clearly for clear understanding.

[@cathgurney6112]

Thank you for explaining little bits now going to work into the day with a smile 😊

[@kayoxford7442]

Wow, 2-3 days! Why don't our doctors tell us this! Thank you, Dr. Cywes. Been doing Keto for life since New Years Day 2020

[@janemiddleton9509]

You know how to break it down and explain it. Thank you.

[@PaulaWarren-iy8ih]

This liver video is so good. The liver is an incredible organ’ wow! Thank you

[@RandyM403]

Action snacks. What a cool idea! Thanks for the awesome tip!

[@lisahabedank]

Its interesting that bari surgeons seem to already understand the fatty liver from carbs, hence the "liver shrinking diet" of 3-14 days before a bari surgery that most surgeons make wls patients do, but WHY don't they teach those patients to keep doing it after the surgery?????

[@vangojo4u]

Lisa Habedank my surgeon is recommending fruit every day for my preop diet. I follow low carb now for over two years. No fruit for me. Not with fatty liver disease.

[@deborahyeomans696]

Thank You Doc❣️I learn all the time from your wonderful videos, particularly your delivery or presentation. Very clear and relatable. Thanks again. God bless you.😃

[@kathyshanks9308]

Thank you! I just found you through Dr. Ken Barry but you’re awesome thank you thank you thank you

[@flutterbyenterprises8452]

Taken me four years on keto not to have a fatty liver. Lost 7 stones in five years but still obese....I wish this man was my doc.....

[@valbonamyrte6087]

I am impressed about his knowledge and expertise about fatty liver. Hope if he makes a video about cellulites .

[@chrissvenningson1747]

I love this video and you live close to where I grew up in Ft. Lauderdale. 95% Carnivore has been excellent for my type 2 diabetes. Please do relate your videos to people with type 2 diabetes. It’s very important for people to hear how they can eliminate long term dangers of T2D. Thank you again Dr. Cywes !!

[@tracy3812]

In addition to frequent activity I’ve begun doing 5-7x/wk 10-20 mins of HIIT fasted to get glycogen out & increase my insulin sensitivity.

[@lindasmith4035]

Love how you explain things. So helpful and easy to understand :)

[@toddmichael8668]

That was an awesome presentation! Thanks, Doc that makes absolutely perfect sense!

[@annerupertal956]

merci ! vous écouter motive beaucoup

[@gardeninginthedesert]

I love the idea of action snacks for a mind cleansing moment. A micro job in the garden does it for me.

[@ravenprice6112]

I have been doing keto for 1 week with intermittent fasting (14-20 hour fast) with a 4-6 hour eating window. I am a 5'4" female at about 110 pounds. I have already seen amazing results. But there are a few things in concerned about. I've begun having liver pain, just under my right lower rib. I am attempting to increase my potassium intake and salty lemon water intake to see if that helps. Is it normal to have liver and kidney pain when first starting the ketogenic diet? Thank you for your excellent educational video!

[@ekitt7629]

I have the same thing going on. Had it last time I went keto. About 2-3 months into it. I’m curious about it as well. How you doing now?

[@ragamuffin6852]

Awesome info. Could you do a what I eat in a day video?

[@MrTrashcan1]

Dr. Cyves, you correctly described how the liver's glycogen is stored for emergencies. During fight/flight the liver dumps glycogen to be converted to glucose for quick and dirty energy. What you stated after that needs rethinking IMO. Exercise (meaning elevated heart rate) does not have the same effect on the body as movement (normal heart rate). Exercise is interpreted by the body as fight/flight, cortisol rises, insulin rises, fat burning is turned off. During sustained exercise, with liver and muscle glycogen depleted, the only way to replenish glucose is muscle breakdown. The body is in the same panic mode as in starvation when all fat stores have been depleted. Endorphins are not a reward for exercise, but a consolation prize for what your body believes is your imminent demise in order to make your last moments less miserable. The liver does not dump glycogen in response to body movement--that would be silly in terms of survival. Muscle glycogen is used. Cortisol and insulin remain low, and fat burning continues. Muscles are not broken down for GNG. This is exactly why non-elevated heart movement is preferable to exercise, regardless of what "everybody knows." Yes, studies may show benefits from exercise, but how does one know that they are not compensatory for the stress? Long term, repeated sustained fight/flight stress imposed on the body will have negative consequences. Maybe one needs to be at least 60 to remember that the "workout" paradigm did not exist prior to perhaps 1980. No one ran or jogged prior to perhaps the mid-'70s. People did not have more physical jobs. There were hundreds of thousands of telephone operators, secretaries, clerks, and elevator operators, for example, whose jobs were sedentary, and have mostly been replaced by automation. And yet everyone back then was healthier--obesity and diabetes were far less common. Even if you suggest that people walked more--and even that is arguable--that does nothing to support exercise argument, only movement.

[@lupulstroops4389]

Very interesting.I am a senior 67 yrs and have heavy cortisol and stress and work out fairly(push it a little) heavy for my age every other day and do stairs and walk backyards outside and indoor x bike and outdoor bike as well.Could please advise me on what to do as far as excercise and at what intensity and how many times and how long.is walking the best? I agree with what you say and think my excercise is causing my already heavy cortisol to sky rocket as im get inflammation but not eating inflammatory foods.I dont use honey or stevia monk fruits.I do see my muscles kind of being eating so to speak.Could please give me some advise on foods excercises and body movements and how much walking and riding bike.i would appreciate it and be grateful.do you recommend lighter weights less times per week and less minutes working out? thanks

[@hraheba2502]

Thank you dr Cywes

[@ritu.sharma]

Very informative doctor. Thank you so much. I have been able to make lots of changes in my lifestyle

[@alisonnorcross951]

I like this and need to watch this all again to absorb all the information.

[@alwenajones6076]

Great to hear advice with no bull ______straight down the middle from Dr Cywes,my kind of man,thanks,I was diagnosed with fatty liver ,did not get the advice you have given,Thank you,John from North Wales

[@cjcj6945]

Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge sir👍

[@CogLantis]

I am listening while enjoying an “action snack!” Love your videos- Denise

[@mrsrae3388]

I’m so happy to find an MD talking about the Ketogenic life style!! It seems like most folks talking about it are chiropractors. Not to put Chiropractors down although I’ve had a few bad experiences with them in my life. Most wanted to sell me a ton of their supplements. But back to the point. It’s hard to find and MD who gets it. Loving your videos!!

[@Isaiah--vj2xu]

Are you throwing shade at Dr Berg.. 😄😄

[@mrsrae3388]

Isaiah 43:18-19 Who is Dr Berg?? 🤣

[@Isaiah--vj2xu]

@@mrsrae3388 no one... 😄

[@dana102083]

Dr saladino dr naiman dr hallberg dr phinney dr volek dr mason..

[@nicholasdavino9139]

Thank you 🙏

[@inspiringminds7284]

Guy is smart and know how to communicate, subbed!

[@pamdale5672]

Outstanding! Complexity made doable.

[@hope46sf]

Thank you!!

[@rhoz5191]

I am a carb addict. I have NAFLD. I am believing this info even though there is conflicting info out there. Some things say to eat less red meat and fat. Confusing!! I want to do the right things to help heal my liver. I know many who are way over weight and eat way worse than me and don’t have fatty liver. Why me?

[@jennaes9792]

WOW! Another handful of hope! I can cure my fatty liver so easily and so soon?! I really need to have some USG done, it'd be so wonderful to hear "Your liver is absolutely fine, it's not fatty any more" :) Cannot wait :) THANK YOU!!!

[@TypeRob]

How'd it go?

[@madwoof3932]

I really think it’s a mistake to call glucose sugar. Sugar is understood to be half fructose, half glucose .

[@artemis6628]

On Keto/Carnivore for close to three years. My family doctor told me that health wise, I am in the top five percent of his patients. That means all from 20 to 100 years old. I am 73.

[@smita7060]

I love this guy

[@karinreynolds3031]

I’m a big fan and watch all your videos. I have a question. Do you ever recommend a patient go on a statin if they have a high lpla count ,a calcium score or any other indicators of a risk for a cardiac event ??

[@susan5396]

Great content.

[@rasecelbaremuni1465]

Hi Dr. Robert, I have a Hepatocellular Carcinoma and have undergone immunotherapy but the tumor did not shrink after 9 cycles evident by my latest CT scan which measures 12cm x 11cm x 11cm. my question is can I go on a Keto diet to shrink or eradicate the tumor. Your advice will be very helpful for my decision before I go through the Gastrointerologist suggestion to have an SIRT for my next procedure hoping to get it on a manageable size for resection. FYI all my blood works are normal as the Gastrointerologist told me that my liver is healthy. Thank you very Much

[@mjpucher]

Agree. But let‘s not ignore the necessity of resistance training for health. Training the main muscle groups to failure two to three times a week followed by good protein intake will change anyones life! Muscle mass is the best predictor for longevity. But yes, fixing the diet is the first step.

[@Grrrrrrr123]

This is so excellent love this channel thanks doc!!!

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

Moving toward all meat and a few greens off and on. I feel best that way. I don't like all the fake sugars in keto desserts not to mention I cabby do whole whipping cream and cream cheeses as I'm allergic to something in them. I get chills and poos. Ok I can make it 2 weeks without carbs...I've done it before....I'll do it again.....

[@bethanyhebeler7687]

I appreciate you! Thank you💛💙

[@JanPLopez993]

Great info!

[@Davorta]

i've read and followed both pro sugar (ray peat mostly) and pro fat- metabolic improvement diet, i've removed my obesity (from 95kg-ish to 55kg-ish (yes its too drastic) in 1 year with keto diet and some routine run and morning walk, but lose most of my muscle strength and feel sluggish too in progress, then i added sugar and carb back and i got my muscle tone again. my conclusion for you that just about to try this, either to maintain or lose weight: keep in mind that ketogenic diet is good way to reset your body and to reduce fat storage in you body tissues, but once you get your ideal weight, add balanced amount of carb back slowly (not refined sugar, ok), to make your sluggish liver function back to normal, there is alot of good minerals and vitamin in fruits and starchy food, cut half of carb only if you are not an active person. otherwise if you followed keto diet for too long you will have to keep up with supplements for those missing good nutrition from those foods we are missing from keto diet (which is not great for you in long run). now im on my 70kg and feel much better, eat what ever i want and alwats maintain the weight and easily lose weight or add if i wanted to. remember no diet is good for you in long term, make sure to eat anything in modest and stay active. its our live style that makes us feel worst than ever. look how other primates in a jungle eat tons of sugar from fruits every day and they still looks fit and healthy. then see them in a zoo and they become obese like us, fruit sugars and carbs are not the enemy if you are active and metabolically fit. for more knowledge, find danny roddy or strong sister youtube channels, they are not MD or scientists, they are people like us that have been experimenting with different diet. and its been my good journey to connect the dots from them and people like this doctor. last thing, dont consume supplement unless you know your bloodwork test and have a good source of real supplements derived from real food around. cheer have a good life.

[@KeepingOnTheWatch]

Mr. Dio Underrated comment The best thing for me is avoid added sugar, no snacking between meals, have balanced meals (some carbs are good for me - at least that’s the tune that I’m whistling for the moment), cook mostly at home and intermittent fasting.

[@dana102083]

Why is the liver sluggish if fatty liver was reversed by eating low sugar? The liver is what made all your ketones you used just fine being in ketosis. I said the same thing when I approached maintenance and all I hear is an excuse to eat more carbs again, like an alcoholic asking for just small amounts of alcohol a day. I'm calling you out and wish someone did for me. Please consider. 🙏

[@mimiedwards7791]

Rob you are doing such an amazing job. And may I say how good you look on Keto?

[@taddoerrvandervoortjr.2943]

I love this one!

[@MaryM-qq7zk]

So then why is sugar from say wine different to the liver then sugar in processed food?

[@Graphicxtras1]

Wonderful video !! Find these videos super useful and it is explained so well

[@truthoutnow]

this guy is great!

[@juliecarr7240]

TWO to three days!!!‼️‼️‼️ I have just been diagnosed with NAFL

[@Barbara-fk5ff]

Thank you so much for this video! So helpful.

[@colleencooper5480]

Fantastic Rob. Thank you so much ❗️

[@susannalowy1746]

You are the best. Susanna. From Sweden

[@madambutterfly5343]

Brilliant! 👏🏻👍🏻

[@k9girl42]

Thank you for sharing such great information!!

[@roses9339]

Hi Doc, I have calcification of the liver,. What causes that and is it dangerous. I've been on Keto for 6 months. My height is 170cm and I weigh between 64/65 kgs so not obese. Never been a sugaraholic, didn't drink sugary drinks or eaten lollies. For the past 20 yrs I ate fruit and veg, sweet potato being my meat replacement. I can't get answers from the medics here. Oh by the way my gall bladder was removed last December. Cheers Rosemary Perth Western Australia (70 yrs)

[@daisyli9915]

😳 2 or 3 days no carb will cure fatty liver? 2 or 3?

[@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners]

You’re so helpful 🙏🙏🙏

[@GetGood5]

Excellent

[@machinized]

How comes that I have cut all sugars, ate low-carb diet for a whole year and my liver remained fatty for a whole year without any change? This does not take 5 days. In my case it took around 2 and a half years to reduce fat in a liver.

[@Coconuts10]

Beautifully explained. Can you please do a video about high bilirubin? Thanks

[@jessicafalstein]

This video released dopamine. for me. so much great information!

[@lozza1927]

Hi doc, love your direct approach. I am in the uk and trying to find a reason for my recent NAFLD cirrhosis. All my liver enzymes are in perfect range. Lipid panel good. No insulin/diabetes issue. I don’t take any medications and have no health issues. I am overweight by 40lb. 7 yrs ago I had colon cancer (I was only 30yrs old). I had a left hemicolectomy. I was told to have 6 months of chemotherapy but I only agreed to 6 weeks. My hepatologist seems to think the chemo did it. I don’t agree. It likely contributed but I believe it is my colon surgery that has caused these issues. What do you think? Could cutting the portal veins and surrounding veins be causing a toxic back up? Would really appreciate your opinion. I need to figure out the cause in order to save what I can. I’m on a clean strict keto plan already. Many thanks

[@controlyourfuture5477]

Be more blunt bro, Love the attitude.

[@tracy3812]

Especially love the use of succinct medical terminology like “bullshit.”

[@aurelibm9807]

Dr. Cywes, hoping you ll reply , im in low carb diet for 3 months now my blood sugar now down to normal , i loose weight too, but my sgpt and sgot increased to 79 , how can get it normal range, thank you so much

[@laurawhy8813]

Apologies if it sounds like I am seeking minutiae but when is it best to add action snacks. Easy answer is anytime it crosses your mind but I am wondering if metabolically it matters if I do then after having eaten or when fasted prior to a meal. Is it just use glycogen at anytime to best hit the fat stores?? Thank you in advance for any replies. Great video as always Doc!!

[@margrose5]

Excellent info!!!

[@tinguarogarcia9606]

Great and clear explanations. Thank you very much!!

[@DrCywesCarbAddictionDoc]

Glad you enjoyed it!