Dr. Sanjeev Balakrishnan - 'Busting Low Carb Myths'

[@johnn4842]

I first visited Dr Sanjeev after a telephone conversation with Dr Rod Taylor. I was one of the people Sanjeev spoke about - already on low carb but unable to find a GP who understood what I wanted. I am pushing 75 years of age and walk 7 days a week and cycle 100kms each week (in three sessions). Those exercise levels are maintained to keep my cardiovascular system in good health - it has nothing to do with weight control - low carb does that. I take full responsibility for my health. I use an iWatch linked to my iPhone to monitor my heart rate, energy burnt, my average speed and VO2 max - not for absolute data but to monitor trends. I’m looking for any significant change which might indicate an issue which needs addressing. There are no guarantees in life, but it is possible to stack the odds in your favour. As for sustainability, I started my low carb journey about 25 years ago. Thank you Sanjeev for addressing my needs.

[@DeviatingVapors]

excellent. in my area I haven’t come across anyone that’s savvy with the Apple Watch data, incredible data streams that everyone should review. could definitely showcase flaws before something really serious happens. vs. one blood pressure test once a year. or less. the pulse rate is incredible when I dance to tunes. or sleep, etc.

[@christopherellis2663]

Bicycles are for children 😅 I'm 74. They are just a danger to pedestrians.

[@KenJackson_US]

No doctors that I've queried in my area have any respect for keto. Some are rabid vegans.

[@jacklauren9359]

@@christopherellis2663you must be uneducated idiot right 😂

[@JourneymanMan]

Brilliant to hear. I’d recommend some weight lifting too, use as many muscles as possible to preserve them and build as possible. The worst thing would be to not use them. Find your capabilities and work with that. What he covered point 5 Sacropenia. All the best 👏🏼

[@jobrown8146]

My motivator for going low carb was finding out that having diabetes (I was diagnosed in Oct 2021) can cause blindness and kidney problems leading to dialysis. My husband was on peritoneal dialysis (Wegener's Granulomatosis). We researched both types of dialysis. Both types have a huge impact on your life. The low carb lifestyle can be both difficult and simple. Difficult because we are going against the current normal way of eating, but simple because it is such an easy way to remit diabetes and other health issues without drugs. And goodbye food cravings and being hangry.

[@dombarton2483]

Very easy, the current way of eating is not normal its deleterious to human health. Eat carnivore and never look back

[@eddieteabagify]

My motivator is watching my mother suffer from diabetes watching her progress through chronic kidney disease. And now she is on dialysis twice a week. The chronic inflammation has likely caused vascular dementia. The two decade usage of statins has weakened her muscles causing so much muscular pain as a side effect that she didn't walk. Now she is bedridden. It is a miserable path that I will not follow.

[@jimw6659]

Wishing you both all the best.

[@Norman_Gunstan1]

❤

[@doctorstotrust]

Such a common sad story! So glad you have found a better way

[@m.b5777]

If she is on a carnivore diet all her issues will be reversed within 6 months. Look it up.

[@karenohanlon4183]

Excellent presentation from a Doctor in the thick of it. This Doctor is truly enlightened. And I like the way he answers the questions your own GP is not interested in answering. Keep spreading the word.

[@toni4729]

I had my gallbladder removed at the age of 40 and have been carnivore keto all the years since. I'm now seventy-two. NO EFFECT.

[@pmccord9]

Well organized and fully understandable. My carnivore purpose is to outlive all the doctors who told me it's unsustainable or I need a metphormin/statins/PPI. 😂

[@EyesOnCarnivore]

Don't blame the burger, blame the bun. Great talk, thank you.

[@JViolet77]

5.5 years keto now! 🙌 feeling amazing

[@Phoenixx085]

How do you do that? I mean, i tried it for 3 month and it is sooo time consuming and expensive. :( I switched to low carb (50 g carb) an at least i can sustain that xD

[@MrGeorgewf]

At what point did you stop losing weight?

[@linz716]

Thank you for the clear presentation Dr. Balakrishnan. It's extremely helpful & I've subscribed.

[@ChefJollyRoger]

Love this "frequently asked questions" kind of presentation

[@Sherukka]

My motivation was low energy, 25 kg excess weight and some old football (soccer) pains. Everything got resolved and now playing again at the highest level in the old boys.💪🏻 PS. You CAN sprint very fast and continue doing that for a very long time even when your body is running on fat! Don’t believe the lie that you need carbohydrates!

[@mikeyblueeyes8449]

Your right your body produces ample carbs itself so it isn't necessary to eat extra carbs it's detrimental

[@somethingelse9535]

Must take awhile to adapt though? I'm 2 weeks on carnivore and do suffer low energy. My bike riding is slower.

[@jamesdean7756]

@@somethingelse9535 you’re probably not even in ketosis yet

[@tonygriffith2164]

Excellent presentation, doctor. Thank you!

[@GeokKwangTan-fq6ob]

Feeling blessed to have him as my GP🙏

[@corinnegaleria4387]

This was wonderful...really enjoyed listening!!! Almost 3 yrs carnivore myself. Down 124 lbs and maintaining!! Off all asthma and allergy meds, depression gone and the list goes on and on! Dont have any doctors that are on board, hoepfully one day tbey will be. Grateful for findong the low carb life 💯🙌😁😍🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩

[@MrWhite-7]

Doctors work for the Pharma cartel whos business model depends on you staying sick.

[@mightytitan1719]

There is no problem in carbohydates, we have one of the oldest civilization existing ,and we eat a carbohydate diet, problem is refined (sugar and carbohydrates) and fructose as it shocks out mitochondria and liver, our body is made from carbon and we need carbohydates , trust me animals have more variation of diseases and food they are fed are gmo , eat fruits , pineapples, eat bajra etc lentils ,moong daal and other lentils, turmeric ,ashwagandha , garlic,tulsi and see the strength in your body To burn your body do intense exercises and carbohydrate people can do intense exercises as it supports them

[@sattyamevjayate6183]

Mam I am from INDIA! OUR country has highest percentage of vegetarian popolation! Thats almost 40 %! Thats 600 millions! Nut they love cows and we consume milk and milk products! Its a crime in india to kill cow! And it goes to religion which says god has created all of us and we should not kill other animals to live when you have lots of fruits, veggies and grains! We r humans and only humans have morality! We think that better die than kill animals to live! We have yoga which give us a perfect health!

[@shahshaan2443]

Loved his presentation, to the point.

[@jonathanmagic5633]

In my 70's and been on a high fat/low carb diet most of my life since my teens and I'm still waiting for the unsustainability to kick in, lol.

[@wmn8344]

What do you usually eat in a day ? Do you have any health issues at your age ? Thanks a lot !

[@drsvs]

Wonderful presentation. Too much common sense for some people.

[@matthewtrueman2579]

Very happy this guy is my GP

[@Norman_Gunstan1]

Same ❤

[@binda33]

Half your luck. My own GP tells me that my T2 diabetes is progressive. After explaining the old "diabetic plate" to me, his advice ended. That old diabetic plate might work if he didn't also prescribe extended release Metformin, which really doesn't work if you're on that kind of diet imo. Good thing I don't mind managing my own condition with research and a low carb diet. I'm going to succeed just to spite him.

[@londri5660]

​@@binda33Go full carnivore for at least 3months and watch your diabetes disappear

[@owenthomas9863]

What a great Doctor . Thank you for your presentation

[@mspatricia3151]

My triglycerides went from 7.2 to 0.7 after 3 months on carnivore.

[@robholland1937]

Same here 😊

[@stacielivinthedream8510]

Excellent presentation!

[@m-hadji]

Awesome talk and story of life since 2.5 years ago. Even with having T2D since 1996 I achieved lots of goals on my diabetes control. Discontinued lots of meds and devices including insulin and CPAP. My mental health is much better my energy levels is much better than before. Having goals and belief are most important points in this journey.

[@kwakaman555]

So grateful to Dr Sanjeev for his advice, especially as Perth is an ocean of outdated medical concepts, especially around cholesterol. Another useful presentation!

[@somethingelse9535]

That's everywhere, not just Perth. Dr's are slaves to "guidelines".

[@johnmartinsen963]

Wonderful presentation...Thank You Dr Balakrishnan 🙏

[@catherinecalderwood9243]

This was an Excellent talk! Thank you so very much!

[@brucemckay6615]

Ketosis…. I’m T1D and am carnivore so I live pretty much in ketosis… however, the local diabetes society have pamphlets that say go to hospital if your ketone level is over 0.6…. if its over 12 then yes… that is an emergency… this so called advice makes no sense and keeps people like me on carbs when they should have none…. It’s just so stupid!!! Like this guy…

[@adelarsen9776]

Yeah but it sells drugs....

[@hiraijo1582]

I am a MD. The problem is that most doctors don`t know that there is a difference between ketosis and ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis is an emergency in type 1 diabetics. in this case ketones and glucose are high at the same time. If you are in ketosis due to a ketogenic diet or fasting your glucose is low. Big difference.

[@BritGirlJay]

My surgeon said it was ABSOLUTELY why I got gallstones - because of following a low fat diet. He said he sees a lot of it although I did wonder why he just didn't mention it to people, like the general public, about low fat being an issue for that. I eat low carb/keto (7 years now) - I have no issues with my diet and lack of gallbladder.

[@eutectoid1]

Lots of luck getting the GP who understands what you're doing (20 minutes in)

[@gregorywootton3870]

There are a number of them around, maybe we need a low carb doctor register.

[@wandayonder9772]

Waiting lists everywhere if you try to change GP and many say they're not taking new patients. There's not a lot of scope for finding a new doctor, not outside the cities anyway. You can go to one of the large public practices but you get whichever doctor is there that day, no continuity.

[@wigglywrigglydoo]

What?

[@iss8504]

They exist. Mark Cucuzzella has single handedly influenced enough family docs in WV to the power of low carb that the med school has a low carb culinary track for its med students. One good doctor can do alot.

[@Norman_Gunstan1]

@@gregorywootton3870there is on low carb down under website, if you’re in US try low carb USA or revero ❤

[@ctyn4988]

love your presentation

[@craftycalley]

This channel is always excellent. Brilliant speakers.

[@stellaoliver2860]

Thank you very much

[@debbiehooper4081]

Thank you! So grateful for doctors like you! Sharing this invaluable information!!! 🎉

[@marcjames3487]

Excellent advice and delivery, thanks Dr Sanjeev.

[@dbiedler]

Thank you.

[@daverei1211]

I wish he was my GP I’m yet to find a GP that supports LC. I’m 57 and been on LC for the last 22 years. My GP’s argue about my cholesterol- last one challenged me to a calcium CT and stress test. Zero issues, zero calcium and then my GP admitted that he couldn’t convince me to take a stain. To me most doctors have little credibility, especially when I see drug company merch of their desks and hear how they go on drug company sponsored retreats. I go sparingly to see GPs, last time 2 years ago. My hope is in the future we have evidence based medicine on sugar, cholesterol and LC.

[@KenJackson_US]

_"Bile stasis"!_ Thank you for the term. Googling it returns _"cholestasis"._ I don't remember the phalanx of doctors that examined me using either term. But from their description, that's what put me in the hospital in 2019. I had been eating a low-fat diet for several years prior. I switched to keto the next year and haven't had any medical problems at all since.

[@cuddlepaws4423]

Thank you. This was very enlightening.

[@afrothiti234]

Very interesting! Thanks from Greece.

[@mikedodge6849]

I'm 77 and I still do lots of intense cardio. I do long hard bike rides (56 miles yesterday) and have no joint problems from it. I don't do the exercise to lose weight but to keep my cardio system healthy and because I like cycling.

[@sattyamevjayate6183]

Thats intense cardio for ur age better do yoga at home you will be perfectly healthy!

[@AnneMB955]

People need to keep debunking these long held myths from faulty past studies. Eg. So many still do not understand that we need cholesterol. Low cholesterol is harmful, not high. Overall, wise food choices are important for health.

[@j.taylor3670]

After my mother got put on a statin, the dementia started.

[@RosellaHomecare]

Why is she on statins?

[@olderandwiser127]

Always the result

[@geenadhillon1044]

I'm a Singaporean living in Perth too. Please let me know how to reduce my IGE which is 850. Been a carnivore for 4 years.

[@joepike1972]

You are asking a random person on the internet to provide advice that requires detailed understanding of your history beyond the scope of information you are are giving. Any information your receive must be taken with a grain of salt and supplemented by your own research. I still sense a sincere question so I will share what came to my mind on hearing your question. Look into weeks long prolonged water fasting. Mix in sweat lodge type sauna detoxing. On the way listen for signs, internally given, what brought this on and what is the path out. Best of luck to you on your journey. May you find the answer you seek.

[@joannekerr8839]

This was a great talk - thank you very much. (Always happy to have talks by carnivores :)

[@handyman7147]

Great advice. Thanks a lot. Good GPs are scarce. We have more specialists than we need.

[@robertbarnier45]

Wonderful. Thanks. ❤

[@Golfspieler]

Sehr gut erklärt 👏👍🇨🇭! Sehr sympathischer Referent!

[@elisabethartault3844]

Very interesting thank you.

[@Aiken47]

I’m putting my type 2 into remission - it will give me back my quality of life and lifespan, I’m 80kg 178cm. But I want my body back! My GP had no clue neither does my stubborn wife who believes the old BS and won’t learn this enlightened data. I’m going this alone.

[@Norman_Gunstan1]

Most of us are alone in this, lead by example ❤

[@debbiehooper4081]

Keep going! You are on the right path!

[@bobpat9022]

Hello Aiken, I became diabetic remission with low carbs, good fat, high fat protein, avoid added sugar/fructose and daily 30mins strength training. Lost 8kg to my personel weight treshold. My hba1c was 15.3% came down to 4.8% in 3 months flat. Ite now 6 months still same hba1c. I believe fatty pancreas cause s insulin resistance. Now no fatty pancreas insulin is sensitive now. Also once diabetic type 2 remission do homa ir test for insulin every 1 month to check insulin sensitivity increases and not blood sugar test . Never ever took any medication even doctors were forcing them . Good luck

[@XaqNautilus]

Superb.

[@farmer_donny]

Mortality cannot be reduced as most people only die once.

[@tintin3072]

I have LDL 187 and diagnosed with hypertension. Was asked to monitor bp for a month and reduce weight and after a blood test, the doctor will put me on medication , if required. For this 1 month, I have been asked to avoid red meat and egg,limit chicken. Will this help in reducing LDL?

[@HS99876]

Very good information, Yep, we are three at home, each follow a different diet, each cook for themselves, I am on low carb, high fat diet, 5 years. Sugar( Carb) is addiction, just like alcohol, both will kill you, slowly!!!!

[@westfield90]

Great video

[@Straightdeal]

Finding a knowledgeable GP is the challenge...

[@adelarsen9776]

Someone should tell the Australian Stroke Association.....

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

Dr. Sanjeev Balakrishnan vs Dr. Paul Salidino debate on the Wise Traditions podcast.

[@Norman_Gunstan1]

I can’t find it

[@ArifAli-hg1eq]

Thx.

[@baileystruss7319]

There are studies showing sat fats boosting inflammation. In fact high sat fats are correlated with higher MS risk and lowering sat fats with less symptoms.

[@MrSidReal]

don't you wonder who funded that research. By what mechanism does it increase inflammation, please?

[@jamesdean7756]

How many times are you vaccinated?

[@heatherclark8668]

I have lost 10 kilos on carnivore and have been able to reduce my CPAP pressure from 10 to 8

[@dort5436]

If fruit have fructose is that converted to uric acid?

[@Irisgomesjmjfaith]

The combination is what causes gout.

[@jamesdean7756]

If it gets to the liver, yes, don’t eat more than 5 g of fructose at a time

[@clarkbarryj]

health by stealth....hilarious..😂

[@faizanedu4481]

Sir what about consumption of dry fruits?

[@toni4729]

The more you exercise, the more you will eat. So eat well.

[@jasonthomas208]

Why would our bodies create something that is harmful to us? I can't get my head around that, If I feel well I don't give a hoot what my cholesterol levels are!

[@curiouskitten]

That's what I ask my doc 😅 why interfere with an inherent process?

[@anthonykennedy5324]

You're OK.

[@Norman_Gunstan1]

❤

[@toni4729]

He's dead right about the cause of gallstones.

[@AlmaPopovski]

Carnivore six months and feeling great 😊

[@vanestanervais8279]

You must know why....

[@roginutah]

Cholesterol is bad for you the same way CO2 is bad for the Earth. (Which it isn't)

[@shelleynowwilson]

Completely separate argument and separate webpage, leave it alone.

[@KenJackson_US]

​@@shelleynowwilson It's an analogy. Good analogies always link completely separate issues.

[@WORKOUTSOLUTIONS]

❤‍🔥🔥🥩💪🕊🙏✝ GOD BLESS ☦🙏👩🏼‍🍳🌟🫶🏋‍♂🥰🙌

[@nopainnogain7358]

Result: NONE

[@L20241]

Can you help us Indian lacto vegetarians? We don’t eat meat so naturally have a high carb diet!

[@tle1015]

TALK ABOUT THE VACKS SEEEEEEEENS. HOW ITS SAFE AND EFFFFFFFING EFFECTIVE IT IS.VACK EFFFFFFFING SEENS.

[@KenJackson_US]

That's an important issue, but how is it relevant to _this_ talk?

[@jamesdean7756]

Weirdo alert

[@Iliek]

You'd think that since he learned English and is speaking to an English audience that he would at least make some marginal attempt to use comprehensible enunciation.

[@Norman_Gunstan1]

🙄

[@Elexyr]

Maybe you should listen, because he was easy to understand.

[@llenhu7537]

You need to clean your ears buddy. He’s speaking clearer than most native English speakers.

[@Iliek]

@@Elexyr I do listen and hear his thick accent which he makes no attempt to adjust. I just don't personally like the lack of respect he shows to his host nation through his unwillingless to adapt his accent.

[@Curious-o9q]

@@Iliek wow. are you kidding? How is having an accent lack of respect to host nation? How many languages do you speak. If you speak more than English, do you speak the others with perfect accents? I doubt it. This kind man has just put together a very informative video and all you can hear is his accent? I understood all of it because I was gratefully listening and not listening with a view to tearing a person down. Using the term host nation also implies that Doctor Balikrishnan doesn't belong here. He is a valued member of the Australian community. Probably contributing to it far more than you. You should be ashamed of yourself.

[@CP-ne2md]

Basically his conclusion of presentation is that humans should eat exotic wild whole animals only all the days, he try to telling human is the cornivore , but he forget our Himalayan rishis were eats only and only roots , lives , and fruits and they were lives long and very healthy life.

[@deckchaironthetitanic]

3.5 yrs now, wish I could say it's been 30. Impossible to find a real physician among the insurance practitioners of the USA though.

[@Norman_Gunstan1]

Revero?

[@tootstoyou1]

Who needs a physician? They are useless for the most part.

[@newkickztv]

Great presentation!