New Research on Stevia Safety + Fasting Tips with Cynthia Thurlow, NP

[@Lindabraggketovore]

I told my doctor I wanted a C-Peptide and she told me that Medicare would not pay for and also said she didn’t know why I would want one. I told her I wanted to see my markers for inflammation and she said everyone has inflammation and that’s how it was. I told her I would get one on my own and it was important and I know eating the way I do I’ve lost lots of inflammation in my body. I’m getting another doctor.

[@pattilee5901]

Good choice!

[@howardstewart2549]

Medicare is a corrupt & broken chronic care system. They are using algorithms to locate when an elderly patient needs an important procedure, &then Medicare declines the procedure or determines the patient to be ineligible for benefits, in advance of giving said procedure(s). 31:36

[@alangolightly9850]

Azle Texas

[@backtoasimplelife]

It doesn't matter what she thinks. Tell her you want the test and you'll pay out of pocket. It's hard to find a doctor that's going to be thinking differently than they were trained.

[@Lindabraggketovore]

@@backtoasimplelife you sure are right about that. Thank you. I actually have switched doctors, so when I go see the new one we will see how she does.

[@sandrametcalfe7483]

I fast as a way of life. I have been intermittent fasting for 4 years. I am 5’2. I’ve gone from being 220 lbs to 127. I was a size 18 now I’m a size 4. I’ve maintained my weight for 3 years. I fast for 20 hours every day.

[@valeriegriner5644]

Would you share WHEN you eat? Do you fast until a certain time of day and then eat one heavy meal? I have lost 50 pounds, but have hit an extended stall. I want to try IF. Thanks for any info.!

[@bladeprime8426]

Sandra, do you take vitamins during the fasting period or restrict them to the 4 hr also (if you take them)? Do you have anything to drink during the 20 hours. Wondering if lemon water with Stevia is a good idea.

[@buffy4321]

Sandra. I too fast 20/4. I start at 4p ending at 8p. I eat very low carb during that time. Sometimes I eat 1 biggish meal and a snack, sometimes 2 meals. It just depends what satisfies me. Outside of my eating window I will have a small cup of herbal tea or decaf coffee with a touch of cream. This has further lower my fasting glucose and has started the scale moving again after a long stall.

[@saltygirl764]

That's great, but I too always have more questions for the people posting and hate when they don't get back to answering questions. I know they can be busy but when you post something so awesome like that it's just normal people will want to know more! Great job Sandra though!

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

@@valeriegriner5644 Hitting a stall-out is common. Just keep pushing on. Lower the carbs a bit more and increase protein and see if that can jump start your weight loss again!? Good luck! You can do this!!😊

[@teslah2997]

I just went to my internist for my yearly blood test to get my thyroid prescription renewed. I could not get her nurse to call back to add fasting insulin level or c_peptide, so I asked Doc if she would order that for me and I woud just get another test. She said to me (exact words), “ I REFUSE to order those tests. I order tests for TREATMENT, so I am REFUSING to order that test.” My mind was blown, I can tell you! So she will WAIT til I have full-blown diabetes, then give me metformin to “treat” it. Needless to say, she is now my FORMER doctor.

[@jimgillert20]

Had similar experience 15 yrs ago dr tested blood glucose as I feeling sick. Was starting pre-diabetic levels. Not enough to get metformin though. I didn't know squat about this back then. So they do let it progress.

[@Cecelia-n7d]

Yes, but, I am reading in comments on some of these Dr. Berry's videos that these doctors get fired if they advise keto, or, carnivore, or anything to do with those diets. Could be she was concerned about the hospital administrator firing her.

[@Maam-xl4gu]

Wow! It really is all about disease treatment and not prevention. Thank you for sharing!

[@ludonasmith7427]

You'll probably never see this but I am 71 years old and I have lost from 318 lbs.down to 260 lbs since Jan 2024. I was on every diet known in the U.S.A. from 1981 (when I had my first child) until I read D.A.N.D.E.R. that I found in a used bookstore. My life is finally getting close to perfect! I am now Carnivore and I am SO HAPPY!! Thank you! Thank you!

[@nativeceltbirdog1527]

Tell Kerry at Homestead how your story!!!

[@sydneyknutsen2492]

U go! Keep calm and carry on friend!

[@Conservative_CC]

Hi from South Carolina! I’m doing Carnivore. I eat once a day. And I have gone from 250 lbs to 225 lbs in 3 WEEKS!! Thank you for saving my life!

[@MariMIW312]

That’s fantastic!😊

[@heatherspenshaw]

Congratulations

[@Lindabraggketovore]

Yay! I live in South Carolina also. The only problem here is, and I’m sure it’s around the world, is doctors love to push medicine and don’t really want to listen to anything when it comes to one going on a carnivore, low carb and low oxalate diet. Where I live people look at you like you have lost your mind. Lol

[@Lindabraggketovore]

Congratulations on your success, just watch out for oxalate dumping signs. You can learn about this from Sally K. Norton. It is serious and some people don’t believe it happens, but it does if you are one who has ate a lot of high oxalate foods.

[@teresajgregory]

Wow! ❤

[@Josiewankanobe]

I want you to know I’m a therapist down here in Dothan, Alabama and I direct my clients to listen to your videos all the time! So many people do not realize how nutrition affects their mood and mental state. Teaching good nutrition is part of my treatment plan. Thank you for your research and good advice.

[@tiffany.talks2.0]

I do the same with my clients now that I just found out about this diet.

[@signalscout6020]

My personal experience validates that. Intermittent fasting and a low carb high fat diet were major things that mitigated depression and anxiety for me. Sunlight, exercise and stopping smokeless tobacco were also big factors.

[@gladysedegware4734]

God bless you!

[@kwanglek2273]

CGM is continuous glucose monitor

[@ericschnittker6775]

I'm 80 years old and I have a very short tolerance for long interview type videos. I prefer 5- or 10-minute videos. But I sat through this one and I'm glad I did. It was one of the most informative videos I have ever seen. Even though I'm a man, I intend to get Cynthia's book. It may be aimed for women, but I know how to read between the lines and make adjustments. And if nothing else, I will be able to recommend the book to other women. Very good video. Thank you, Ken & Cynthia.

[@woody649]

I’m a 62 year old male. I was on Ozempic to get my weight down and level my blood sugar. I hated it!!! Transitioned to keto and since then (almost) total carnivore doing OMAD. After my last blood test my GP was stoked because my A1C was 5.2, until I told him I’m off the drug. My blood sugar is consistently low (normal), I’m not hungry all the time, and my weight is now 75 kg (170lbs) down from over 90kg (225 lbs). Thank you Dr Berry

[@spreadthegospel6667]

Great job! 🎉

[@Linda-ic1il]

I love your honesty, thank you for sharing!

[@ceciliamcclay4928]

I am 60 yrs old and went from 160 to 122 lbs in 4 months by going carnivore. My arthritis is in complete remission..I didn't realize how much pain I was in (knees, back, ankles, wrists!) until it was GONE...the psorisis is gone too as well as the brown spots on my hands..amazing..mental clarity is 100%. I wish I knew this in my 30's when I weighed 180 lbs and was miserable!

[@vitalishus]

@Cecelia McClay that’s so good to hear! I’m 63 with arthritis in a few places. Also have family history of Type 1 Diabetes, (Keto has vetoed that one for me) Now just transitioning from Keto to Carnivore. Thank you for your insight. 🥳

[@barbswerdfeger8672]

Can you tell me what exactly you ate to heal psoriasis. Fatty meats and oils make my psoriasis worse😂

[@Kili098]

How long did it take for your psoriasis to clear up?

[@kevincoelho4195]

I got a naturopath in Canada to do a food sensitivity blood test for me and found that I was mildly intolerant to almonds. I ate a handful of almonds daily. I stopped eating them and within 3 days my psoriasis cleared up. I eat very clean but not quite carnivore yet.

[@mimipastnfuture5732]

That is awesome Cecilia!! You just motivated me even more to do this.

[@lawrencerosier5734]

I am following you: fasting, eating carnivore, no processed foods. I am 85 but actually 55 in health. Rolla Missouri thank you

[@haveabanana2930]

Hey 👋 small world, lol 😁 - I'm just on the outskirts of Rolla - been mostly keto for years and now carn. I'm almost 40 but look 10 yrs younger and excited to keep improving!

[@barbarahughes620]

I had to wait 6 months until my health care started, meanwhile I had lung cancer. By not eating sugar my cancer did not grow and they got it out, I firmly believe keto saved me

[@Yosef_Morrison]

cancer feeds on sugar so if people are eating carbohydrates they are feeding cancer. I think this is what happened with the beloved Olivia Newton-John. Her cancer returned because she went vegan and didn't know all the fruits and veggies were feeding the cancer.

[@toscadonna]

That’s the Warburg Effect in action right there. Tumors are fed by glucose. Deny the tumors glucose, and it’s very hard for them to grow.

[@mbwilson8592]

Amazing. 💕🙏

[@lawnmower11]

Recommend researching Graviola supplement as well, has amazing properties

[@joeywd2885]

You did the right thing!!! I am so so happy for you. Our precious Lord and Keto saved you. 🙂

[@janetsadler5502]

Been a diabetic since 1998. I have NEVER got this info by anyone. I am on insulin. I am 76. I want to feel better. I first got ALL sugar out of my diet. I am doing my first day of fasting. I feel GREAT! My mother was Italian. You can imagine what we had. Bread 3X/d. I miss bread but I was addicted to grabbing something to slap on bread and eat quickly. Enjoyed program with you and Cynthia. Thank you. I feel there is now hope.

[@margaretcoote1429]

My husband has type 1 in 8 mths has removed evening short acting and reduced his long acting! I’m thinking maybe in longer term he may end up needing a very minimal dose

[@barbragil440]

I grow stevia in my garden and grind it to a powder. It’s not white but a light green powder. Since I’ve eliminated all sugars except for Stevia, and live a low carb lifestyle, I’ve lost 40 lbs and kept it off. I’m not diabetic but I’m so much healthier and still use Stevia daily. I would like to see a more detailed study specifically, for pure Stevia.

[@maranathaacts1327]

That's awesome! I can't seem to find stevia that is just pure stevia. All the ones I find have some other ingredients that I can't even find out exactly what they are, because it will say "natural flavors", and that could be anything that company determines to be natural; cocaine is natural but I don't want to consume it!

[@bobkoontz5814]

I found that the stevia in packets doesn't change my blood glucose. Do your own testing

[@DoloresMitchell]

Where can I buy this plant to grow(or seeds)?

[@maranathaacts1327]

@@bobkoontz5814 What is the brand that you use please and thank you.

[@carolyn4830]

@@maranathaacts1327 I found it at Costco, they used to carry one that had erythritol and I think I saw one that combines both...I avoid eryhritol now too, anything with natural flavorings I avoid unless they tell me what is in the natural flavoring

[@enzothebaker22]

I never understood why people want to check their own intelligence at the door when they go in to see a physician. No one knows my body better than me. I soo appreciate y'all just speaking plainly and saying what it is. It's a lost art in an upside down world. Thank you.

[@ToriLynnH]

Exactly!

[@marlo4680]

Thank you, well said!

[@erutherford]

Good advise when taken in moderation. There are plenty of people that THINK they know their bodies and IMHO they are a complete mess -- hundreds of pounds overweight, joint & spine problems, ... I would say do your own research & combine that with what you KNOW about your body and you'll be on the right path ==> like I'm sure you are.

[@jharvey9898]

Follow the money. Diabetes is one of the biggest money makers for pig pharma. And they don’t want you to have the answers because it takes money out of their pockets. We don’t have health care anymore, we have sick care. There’s no money in curing people, only treating symptoms - for life.

[@someoneyoudontknow7705]

Exactly!! I say this all the time. Especially when you see a new doctor and they haven’t even reviewed your records to familiarize themselves with what’s going on (or HAS gone on) with you at all! Yet they’ll immediately dismiss whatever you say and act like they KNOW you and they know better 🤦🏼‍♀️. They seem to get mad when I ask questions and bring anything up (like how I tried that in the past and it didn’t work) and don’t simply nod my head “yes” and go along with whatever they say. It’s crazy!!

[@utopiadweller]

17:00 stevia vs splenda. 23:50 ozempic-like meds reduce gut motility and cause constipation. 32:40 Ozempic. 36:00 sucralose

[@wednesdayschild3627]

God bless you.

[@Beef_it_to_be_fit]

Update: Splenda destroys DNA and is not considered a genotoxin

[@msbeecee1]

Thank u !!! 🎉

[@sixpackbinky]

@@Beef_it_to_be_fitgives me severe diarrhea, I never use it.

[@jaysimpson6857]

I wish I had read this comment before I sat through the whole video expecting to hear something about Erythritol.

[@leewatkins6777]

I am Lee Watkins. I am an 80 year old male. I live in Davidsonville Maryland almost exactly between Baltimore and Washington just south of Annapolis. I have been chasing health most of my life. My first diet was Adkins. That was working for me, it then the government came out with knew recommendations that touted the grains. I love grains. Not just wheat, all grains. When a few years later I had gone from 170 pounds to 218 pounds, I thought there might be wrong with the advice I had been taking, but I didn’t think it had anything to do with my beloved grains so I went vegan. Then, when watching KZbin, I began to hear about Keto. It didn’t take me long to drop the plant diet and go to keto. Now, thanks to you and some others I am carnavor. My weight which was 140 when I gradeuated from high school and 164 when i got out of the Navy four years later was going between 170 and 175 on keto has now dropped to 163.

[@Maam-xl4gu]

Fantastic! I started Adkins while in college. Strayed, got busy with life...back on track thanks to KZbin doctors!

[@lynnwilliams5432]

Keep your protein up!

[@peggywells8581]

Out of desperation I went on a 3 week carnivore fast trying to get some traction w bloating and carb craving. Within the first 3 days, craving were gone and I found I was automatically doing intermittent fasting because I was not hungry. It's been over one year now and I go between ketovore/carnivore and have seen great metabolic results (yes, lab documented). When things get busy and I go off....and feel the effects...I go back to home base, which is straight carnivore. Few days in, I'm back to automatically intermittent fasting and not thinking about food. It works

[@pwelch5944]

Great seminar Dr. Berry… I am a PhD nutritionist with a strong background in microbiology and biochemistry… and have 40 years of animal nutrition experience consulting for the poultry industry, biotech companies and 20 years of private consulting. I really appreciate the way that you have taken complex nutritional concepts that are based on sound biochemistry and removed all of the hyped up misinformation that has had a profound negative impact on so many people over the past 5 decades. Thank you for your determined hard work. It was a pleasure to learn form the years of experience that you and Cynthia Thurlow were able to condense into a 50-minute seminar. Keep up the good work.

[@pambrisby578]

Las Vegas Nevada USA

[@lisafroment856]

Cynthia Thurlow is spot on with advise and knowledge of the topic. I am also a nurse in Boston who still gets the same misinformation from my pcp and other healthcare providers. I am no longer listening to them. I have found a new community and am listening here instead. Thank you so much

[@RogueCylon]

Nurses want to heal,patients. Many GPs want to maintain patients. Sickcare.

[@samblack3856]

Sam Pelzer SC

[@skatinka5788]

Agreed! From Boston as well

[@patrickvanmeter2922]

@@RogueCylon A GP's income goes away when the patients are healthy.

[@GilmerJohn]

@@patrickvanmeter2922 -- I only visited my last GP when I was sick. When I wasn't sick for 5 years and they tried to see him, they wouldn't schedule me.

[@pamelacogginsrobles3606]

Dr.Berry, I am so thankful for having access to your videos. Your approach is so sincere. It is clear that you are highly intelligent and well informed. You prioritize helping us understand over puffing your ego. Please continue this life saving work! ❤

[@bokie51]

I'm 67, I started at 386 pounds, mostly because emotions. I'm now 219 and feeling so much better. I also have copd, and I have managed to remain in stage 1 for 22 years. Food is the key for life for sure.

[@kimk3842]

Awesome! That is very impressive and encouraging! 👍😊

[@bokie51]

@@kimk3842 Thank you, actually it was simple. After I got off the sugar.

[@sharonblevins9645]

Are you carnivore like Dr. Berry teaches?

[@joecamel6835]

@@sharonblevins9645 I like to rip flesh off the bone as blood runs done my face .

[@BluJns]

Congrats! I'm 67 also. Thank you for that encouraging info! 💞

[@cherrydowns7745]

In 2019 I'm 5'3" and I weighed 154lbs. I discovered Dr Berry and Keto. I fasted 12+16 hours every night/morning. I lost down to 133lbs by 2020. Last Dr, visit this year I weighed 133lbs. I'm 84 years old. I'm now on a carnivore diet with occasional nutrient dense greens. I've added bison meat to my meat intake. When I eat it I don't get hungry till late in the day.

[@darienchrysafis3655]

I believe that stevia is better than sugar and sugar alcohols. What real information do you have to prove otherwise?

[@myrhh1]

Congratulations. Cherry Downs, you wrote 12+16 (did you mean 12 to 16?). Also, how long did it take you to lose the weight? I went from 200 to 181 but I went back up to 195. I want to start again. Thank you Cherry Downs

[@xanadu1jw]

@@darienchrysafis3655 you have addressed your question to an 84 year old lady who never mentioned stevia instead of to the speakers.

[@christinecaney8469]

Not to mention some foods have several sweeteners in them.

[@cherrydowns7745]

@@myrhh1 yes, 12-16 hours. I also had some weight rebound. Mostly water weight. But as long as I stay away from carbs and sweets my weight stays fairly stable. My diet is high protein, low carbs. I only eat low carb, nutrient dense vegetables and all the animal protein and fat I can tolerate.

[@kathyridgeway5235]

I truly wish I could go back and tell all the patients I taught over the years that what I had taught was WRONG! Low carb is so much more healthful for all of us!

[@darylhudson777]

Sometimes we hinder what God wants to do in our life out of ignorance. When we surrender humbly to his wisdom and knowledge we can't go wrong. Almighty God Father and The Son Lord and Savior King Jesus Christ bless you as you bless so many more. ✝️☝️🕊️😇❤️🔥🙏👏🇺🇸👍

[@FunBunny333]

You don’t have to ask your doctor for those tests! Go to an Any Lab Test Now and get your own testing done. They have their own doctor who signs off on the test. (Every lab test requires a doctor order and you can use the lab doctor AT NO COST). So, no Dr. office appt., no office visit, no co-pay for the office visit.

[@considerthis253]

Thanks for sharing this information!

[@gypsyrider237]

Hmmmm...what state are you in ?

[@BethB71506]

Labs near me do not have on-site doctors.

[@terrif9596]

Thank you so much for the info!!

[@SGaux]

​@@BethB71506 This sounds like a specific lab called, "Any Lab Test Now."

[@МихайлоГригорєв-к2м]

Hello. Ukraine, city of Odessa. Type 2 diabetic with 15 years of experience. 10 months ago I accidentally saw your video. It changed EVERYTHING! Weight decreased from 100 kg to 71 kg. Liver, kidney, inflammatory markers returned to normal. The glucose level decreased from 8 to 4.3-5.1, while metformin decreased from 1000 to 750 units per day. I am on a strict keto diet of 8-10 grams of carbs per day. Intermittent fasting. fasting 48 hours, once every two weeks, fasting 72 hours once every three months.

[@Counter-Intuitive]

Dr Ken, sounds like a Progressive talking about Big Pharma ✊️

[@MtnYetiBarbie]

Hi, are you sweetening with stevia?? Just getting started with keto.

[@МихайлоГригорєв-к2м]

@@MtnYetiBarbie No, I don't use sweeteners.

[@anniecbee]

May you be safe. 🌻

[@jettrink9502]

Слава Україні !

[@fritz1805]

I'm 70, went carnivore feb 2021.Weight dropped from 230 to 190 at 6'1". I'm pretty ripped, i lift. I've used stevia and heavy cream in my coffee, and it didn't stop me from losing 40 lbs of bodyfat while keeping muscle

[@danlara3217]

Did you exercise to get to 190?

[@fritz1805]

Yes but I always have. Getting rid of the carbs was the reason I got to my ideal weight

[@WilliamWBG]

Weight is lost at the fork not the gym. The gym is best for helping to reduce the chance to regain the weight. You’ll never out exercise a bad diet. Never.

[@davidbarry9690]

Good on you

[@_____J______]

Weight loss is coming not from consuming stevia, nor cream, which is bad for you, but from your caloric intake and burning it out balance

[@pappywally]

Illinois resident 75yrs old. In 2017 I was in a terrible car accident which changed my life. I lost 71lbs (9mo of Therapy to walk again) and truly believe this accident was an eye-opening experience which enhanced my health and well being. Keep spreading the word because so many doctors are misinformed and our country is suffering needlessly because of it.

[@ljjackson7106]

Congratulations on better health and mobility!!! 👍

[@tavo6317]

Stay away from Medical Doctors, they don’t cure, they medicate , I cured my self of Seminal Vesiculitis after spending thousands of dollars in Doctors, I ask my Family practitioner to check my Iodine levels and he said there was no exam for that.😳😳, Nutrition is the key!

[@LeaC816]

I was in a bad car accident about 6 weeks ago. I have a long road of recovery to travel. I consider it a blessing not only to be alive but for a new perspective on the importance of health and mobility. Like yours, this accident has changed my life. Despite the pain and trauma, I feel it’s a change for the better. I have a whole new respect for what my body is capable of doing.

[@ericscott7711]

I’m a neighbor, Williamson county. Thank you guys for educating us properly… saved my life with the carnivore diet. God bless!!

[@anthroariel]

The mention of Tab soda made me think about my friends and I when we were in our 20s and running wild in Santa Cruz CA. We always bought a Butter Fingers candy bar to go with our Tab soda. I am almost 73 now and I am really embracing the carnivore lifestyle. Very happy to have found your channel. ❤

[@ShalomShalom-d5c]

Here in SoCal too!

[@paulamartin9618]

Omg. I used to absolutely live off Tab. I loved it. So addicted. Then it got to where it wasn’t easy to find where I was living at the time. I’m sure that was a good thing. I found Dr. Berry , Neisha, and some few others. I haven’t looked back. Currently finding I feel much better on Carnivore although my weight is refusing to budge. I’m trusting the plan!❤️❤️❤️

[@lindasvartman3466]

Mom drank Tab, but she died in 1991. If a doctor told her to stand on her head to cure her diabetes she would. She wasn't obese She had diabetes in her family. Of course I felt doomed . I now going carnivore and fasting!

[@C2yourself]

TAB was a treat in our home along with Fresca. We thought we were so hip. Today I rarely have a diet soda😊

[@HuntBobo]

I’m from Okolona, MS just south of Tupelo. I’m a retired neurosurgeon with a BS in Biochemistry and lifelong scientific researcher. I love y’all’s Mia culpa of teaching the wrong thing for years. We were really screwed by Ancel Keyes and the government recommendations. I’m starting to make some videos on this subject. Hunt Bobo, MD

[@kayakrickat12]

New,,thank you 😊 53 year Old retired police officer. I was 340 lbs when I retired. I moved to Arkansas from California bought a little farm, started eating healthy all carnivore diet. I’ve lost 80 pounds and feel better than I have in years. Thank you for all of your expert advice. Trying to inform my doctor of my diet she only wanted to prescribe pills. I will be showing her this video. Hopefully it will help her change her practicing position. good luck big Pharma cult is alive and well.

[@4406bbldb]

About that video your DR. Might watch it but she wants to keep her income. I suppose your good health experience will show her a good example.

[@cathyallen6541]

@@4406bbldb From personal experience, selling pills is how Dr.s make a living and not thinking outside of pharmaceutical options. You're responsible for your own health. In this way, KZbin has been a great source of information for self care and health education.

[@FIGGY65]

Good for you Rick. Like any relationship, the one with your physician needs to be harmonious. I’d be looking for a new doc ! Keep up the good work and congrats on getting out of California.

[@barbarabennett816]

@@4406bbldb ml

[@koof1776]

340 lb cop, sign that the End of the World is just ahead~

[@Foodforyousoul]

Thank you ! I’m a retired nurse practitioner of 37 years and your teaching resonates with me. I learned wrong too but we all can say - oops. Thst was wrong. Let’s go back to basics and voila it works!

[@susangregory6629]

Isn’t it nice to hear a doctor admit that they were wrong, I tried so many times to have a discussion with doctors about my mums diabetes/health issues regarding fasting and carbs, the arrogance of most doctors is staggering simply staggering!

[@bkite7379]

Hi! I’m from Alabama . Started keto 2 years ago, lost 55 lbs. I’m back to my normal weight but was still experiencing gut issues, so went carnivore and now I feel a lot better, more energy, gut issues gone.

[@margaretlongoria6899]

Hi l had a lot of gut problems even had surgery about 8 years and did not get better the carnivore diet has really help me.

[@alinazielonka2755]

Thanks dr. Watching from Michigan.!

[@merlefellows5504]

@@theraptureisnearbelieveinj448 Though this is not the arena for this, I live and agree with your "handle"

[@normakeith4472]

I am new here. I was intensely alert when Cynthia mentioned the woman who was menopausal, over weight, pre-diabetic, etc......That's ME as well. I am age 58......I've been taking Premarin for 32 years (since the birth of my twins & hysterectomy)....my weight continues to creep up to 197 currently, now prescribed a statin drug and 2 months ago my physician added metoprolol and sent me to a cardiologist for a month long heart monitor study. This has to stop.....I'm feeling worse from the meds. I promised myself if I ever reached 200 lbs I would do something drastic to reverse it. I think I found my hope here! I will be binging your videos in the coming days to learn everything I can to change my diet, my weight, my health.....my life.

[@jaredolney5707]

Dr. Ken Barry, you are a lifesaver!! My husband and I have been watching your channel for a year now, and have made changes to our diet and lifestyle, and we feel fantastic at 41 and 43. You give practical, no BS advice that is common sense. I have started to notice signs that I may be in peri menopause, and noticing weaker muscles, flabbier skin, etc. Stated lifting weights, along with a ketogenic/carnivore diet, and within only 2 weeks of this I felt better than I did in my 20s, and firming up the flab. I'm very thankful for your work,and truly wanting to help people and make a difference! God bless you!

[@DebraRN1195]

Cynthia - I am an RN with 40 years experience (mostly ICU) who greatly admires your transition and especially your opportunity to educate the masses with YT, etc and your book. I sneak in low carb advice to the rare ICU patient who is willing and able to learn about it. I handed a list of plain-talking, succinct lecturers to a young mother whose DM was out of control. I wish I could do more, I wish I had the time and talent to do what you’re doing. At this point, I cringe every time I hang sugary TPN on a comatose patient, then treat their blood sugars with Humalog every SIX hours! Anyway, God Bless you , Dr. Berry, and all the others who are boldly speaking the Truth, despite backlash from colleagues and pharmaceutical companies. ( my coworkers think I’m crazy or have some sort of superhuman self-discipline to eat Keto for nearly four years) Spread the Word…💪🏻🧠🥩

[@jodyjackson5475]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank you!!

[@adorableadornments1101]

My friend died for getting that nasty treatment at the hospital. She had diabetes, and all they did was give her sugar water, and then chase it with insulin. They killed her.

[@marge3477]

Thank you. Just know you are helping change the broken system one person at a time.

[@not_social]

I cringe when I see what elderly people in care homes are given as 'healthy' meals. Sure must help Alzheimer's increase incrementally

[@DebraRN1195]

@@not_social Yes. And the “heart healthy” meals in hospitals…150grams of Carbs per meal!😟

[@christinecastleberry8403]

I think the key to changing from a SAD diet to the PHD is allowing yourself some grace and a keto friendly treat or drink occasionally. I went from 260 pounds to 143 and used stevia, monk fruit and allulose the whole time. My A1c is 4.6, my blood pressure went from borderline high to 118/65, resting heartrate from 120 to 70, arthritis,, sleep apnea,, allergies,, acid reflux,, chronic pain,, fibromyalgia, fatigue, mood swings and much more gone! No meds, even over the counter anymore. Lipids are beautiful also. Going on 2 1/2 years and I think I can do this, but not if I can't live a little lol! It's a journey, and everyone does it differently. I am lucky that I am able to take a taste and not eat it all, and I realize that is not the same for everyone. Dr Berry, you saved my life and I will be forever grateful.

[@cathyallen6541]

^ This. ♥

[@kevm4597]

What’s a SAD and PHD diet?

[@christinecastleberry8403]

@@kevm4597 SAD is standard American diet, PHD is proper human diet

[@juliamihasastrology4427]

I dropped my fasting glucose from 96 to 82 by using monk fruit and erthyritol.

[@auramartinez1117]

So is stevia good or not?

[@ada5851]

I am glad that Cynthia advocates a less rigid approach to fasting. I for one love breakfast, I was raised on mostly eggs for breakfast every morning before school, and now in adulthood it is actually the easiest and most convenient nutrient-dense meal of my day. Dinner, on the other hand, I would be more than happy to skip - it would save a lot of time from cooking and doing dishes!

[@ineedhoez]

The best approach to fasting is the one that you will stick to!!!!! Also, there are studies that show that eating earlier in the day is actually better for you. Something about it coinciding with circadian rhythm and everything. I accept the statement as true but I have my meal at night. For me, I get nighttime hunger And I have P TSD from crying myself to sleep at night because I was hungry from when I followed traditional diet advice. So dealing with any sort of hunger pangs that night is too triggering. If I push my meal till 6, I don't get any hunger pains at night. So I'll sacrifice the optimal fasting time for sustainable.

[@TheLsd76]

We should do what works for each of us. Hated breakfast all my life, I remember sobbing while eating it as a child 😁 Hate it still at 46. Started IF 1 yr ago, with first meal at noon (12-14), then dinner 4-5hrs later. My great succes: no more snacks. I feel great, I've lost some kilos while still having drinks with friends or pasta from time to time... I am now starting a mix of keto & carnivore diet. My goal is no sugar, no carbs, no oils as a way of life. Much health to you all!

[@Gatorlips2]

@@TheLsd76 cut out all oil except cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, avocado, Walnut, etc. The good oils! None of the commercial oils! Your Brainerd needs oils!

[@martyolson9433]

​@Lorena D I recently started doing the exact same thing. Are things still going good?

[@patriciadowd7958]

Portland, Oregon. My first time watching you. I subscribed. Hope to drop 20-30lb plus Diabetes at 77yo. Bless you!!

[@erickessler6094]

New. Whispering Pines, NC I watched your shorter videos, but this time, my wife and I watched this long form together. My wife is an NP in endocrinology and diabetes. I'm 12 weeks carnivore now, 70 yrs old. Cheers, Eric

[@twalker2645]

Watching from St. Pete, Fl. Doing Keto and IF, post- menopausal, 68 year old black woman. Went from 177 lbs to 145 lbs in less than 2 years. Thank you.

[@skatinka5788]

Wow, good for you!

[@catherinejackson9022]

Very good!

[@karenschmidt965]

\0/ Hi from Clearwater!

[@sharonbarbara5305]

Great!!!

[@rogergrimsby5805]

I wish Comments included pictures. But you're describing a lot of success. Stay safe. And watch out for Ian.

[@hawkeye7729]

St.Clair Michigan, 68, M, Started Keto 6/15/22. Starting weight 212lbs weighed yesterday 9/13/22 183lbs for a total of 29 lbs lost. Thank you Dr. Berry it has taken me 68 yrs to learn to eat properly zero sugar, zero grains of any kind. No snacking either. Down to eating 2 meals a day....thanks again Dr.

[@cathleendangelo185]

Whoo Hoo St. Claire Mi. !! Greetings from Cohoctah Township, Livingston County Mi. !! I was Keto & slowly losing weight, then I went Carnivore July 1st, 2022 & really dropped weight. Now I am Carnivore with a little Keto & then I can use Stevia & have a dessert here or there. I am 74 & fixing up an old farmhouse !! Moving North come Spring ! ❤️

[@specialeeffexx]

That’s wonderful news! I’m from Grand Blanc Michigan! Carnivore saved my life!

[@theometzger2348]

❤

[@hawkeye7729]

@@cathleendangelo185 Today, Thanksgiving weighted in at 170lbs.

[@salvationzone9532]

What helped me with a 24 hour fast every day was literally going to work each day. I would only have a large coffee at work up until it ran out at lunch time then I would have a non sugar cinnamon tea till I got off work. For dinner I would have a 6oz fatty steak, usually a rib eye, a whole avocado with salt and pepper, a pile of kimchi , a hard boiled egg and some mixed nuts. Along with some mild exercise each day, literally a few minutes of push ups, some arm curls and some squats, I was the most healthy I've ever been in my life. As soon as I retired it became a bit more difficult to keep your mind off of eating like when at work which helped distract me and take my mind off of eating. Retirement sucks and now I've started my own business and hope to get back to fasting like I did in the past.

[@karenf9137]

Your determination is admirable.

[@winniecash1654]

That's how to do it. 👍

[@redcloud5813]

Just be careful because you're taking in quite a few oxalates.

[@bridgettross4589]

I drink sparkling water and it really helps me fast longer.

[@berrybestfarmer9614]

Retired. Just keep moving. Stand rather than sit. Walk, walk, walk!

[@edq2240]

I'm 76 and working like a 50 year old always striving to be healthier I gained quite a few new pieces of information that I like from your presentation keep up the good work

[@Grammsimone]

Stevia is high in oxalates. The day I decided to quit coffee I began understand oxalates dumping. For a week I have horrible hip and back pain. I used to be a huge coffee drinker with 2 packages of stevia three times a day. Being an ICU registered nurse and working nights coffee was my best friend after getting that report. I got through the detox and I wish I would quit coffee sooner. My sleep got a lot better. My dark eyes circle have nearly disappeared. Highly recommend. Quit now!

[@robbiesmith5169]

Since taking hold of my and my husbands health, we at age 66 and 70, are healthier, leaner, better A1Cs than our entire life under the “medical care” system. Thanks to the several physicians and medical community willing to stand up against the lies we have been told. Thank you Dr Berry.

[@denisequinn976]

I am 53.... diabetic 20 years?....rotated to carnivore eating about 4 months ago. No more insulin, ozympic no more, 4 medications I have by doctor's been taken off of. I am almost 20 lbs down. Life quality is better. I use the continuous monitor ..life changer! I am from NC...Thank you both for caring and sharing info. Dr. Berry....for being calm and patient with us. Your dialog is so non threatening and informative. My doctor's are happy for me and listening to me through these changes. Maybe I can help them help others like me. I am autoimmune, diabetic, thyroid, fatty liver, etc.....on a better path of living a healthier way. Kudos to you and Rebekah.

[@tootstoyou1]

Great news for you! Was it type 1 or 2 diabetes?

[@markmoyer7807]

What a great discussion. My wife has CHF and type 2 diabeties. This information is huge to getting our lifestyle change going. Thank you and Cynthia. Mark from Ohio

[@debracannonrndsn2564]

So in the corner with you both. As an np for over 40 years who treats patients with wounds. So I too preach to and educate my patients and families and students to avoid concentrated carbs. One in 100 do listen but for them it works miracles. That is why at 70 I am still working. 87 percent of my wound patients are diabetic, and it does not have to be.

[@sharondraper3101]

I have been on KETO and IF for almost 18 months now and am down 57 lbs. I eat basically once a day now, around 3 or 4 in the afternoon. I LOVE this lifestyle and will not go back to my old habits again. Thank you for all the information you share that helps us make wiser choices! 😊

[@skybox-101]

What is best into how to the keto diet?

[@ayyb6789]

Do you have 2 meals on Saturday and Sunday ?

[@rogerheuckeroth7456]

I like that you call it a lifestyle not a diet. It really has to be for long term health.

[@jimwright46]

I'm 76, started Keto (dirty) in Feb.22, weight dropped from 237 to 199. Slow going, but every Lb. lost is a victory. Thanks for this interesting conversation.

[@WilliamWBG]

Congratulations. Dirty keto is a lot better than no keto. You are 76 years old. Enjoy life on the “dirty” keto diet.

[@patrickh709]

What exactly is "dirty" keto?

[@lauren8627]

@@patrickh709 More packaged foods and sweeteners. Less whole foods. I don't think it's the worst thing, especially if it's the stepping stone to introducing more whole foods. Dirty keto is much better than SAD (standard American diet).

[@patrickh709]

@@lauren8627 It is less bad, I doubt if it is "much" better. Packaged foods contain all kinds of shit and sweeteners are best avoided altogether. I agree that introducing more whole foods is the way to go and should be done as soon as possible.

[@jimwright46]

@@patrickh709 Not strict Keto, includes some carbohydrates.

[@CatherineDeMatos]

I’m from Dartmouth Massachusetts. I love your channel! I was never told I was insulin resistant until now. My disease care providers never told me. I found you because I have Lymphedema, and I’m so thankful. Thank you for being a big part of changing my life!

[@walloffire2225]

I fast 22 hours a day & I love it! I'm 67 & I've lost all the weight I put on over the past 15 years. Keto carnivore baby! I also eat non starchy vegetables (with butter or cheese) & black berries. I cook 2 meals a day for my husband without A problem. It challenged me but I WON! My health has greatly improved since I began Jan/2022. My immune system has never been stronger. If I can do this...anyone can.

[@rogergrimsby5805]

Wall of Fire said: > non starchy vegetables (with butter or cheese) Everything's better with butter. 👄 I've quit the cheese addiction a hundred times. A long time ago, I assumed it was The New Health Food since it was carb free. But cheese got problems. Saturated fat isn't the poison that the sugar industry propagandized for decades, but cheeze is globs of fat, which is a problem for me since I binge on it like ice cream, so I [shouldn't] bring it into the house, either. A pound of mozzarella will be gone in two days. And where does the milk come from that they turn into cheese. However, if you're having good success with your diet, I don't advocate you changing anything based on my experience. You're already doing better than most. E.g., sprinkling some parmesan cheese on your veggies is no problem, certainly not like sitting down with a huge chunk of cheese for a snack like I would do. It's just that the mention of "butter and cheese" always starts me up. Veganism is an ideal, something to aim for, but when we choose to fall off the wagon, there's always tomorrow to get back on. I'm satisfied knowing that I eat a lot less meat than the SAD Standard American Diet.

[@rebeccasmith7439]

@@rogergrimsby5805 the carnivore diet is so much better for you. I can finally feel my ankles after years of them being swollen. I tried the vegan diet, not only did I not have any results, but the food tasted terrible.

[@southerntulip799]

Great job! So encouraging to hear!

[@dale5497]

My one concern with OMAD is a fear that I may chronically under eat and slow my metabolism down. How do you prevent that? Feasting days?

[@richardbayne7566]

Carnivore seems like a disaster waiting to happen if you’re only eating conventional meat?! I mean the ag toxins concentrate as we go up the food chain. So all that round up laden corn snd grain the cattle are eating is concentrating in the fat. I think short term people see benefit when compared to eating high carb and sugar diet.

[@UCantHandleTheTruth1]

I am an RN. I have always encouraged my patients to have in the home, a thermometer, BP cuff & glucometer 👍

[@ericaarseth7678]

The little green packets of "stevia" have more Dextrose in them than Stevia! Always read the back labels on everything! I use only pure stevia powder. A four ounce envelope lasts me 3 to 4 months! 1/32 of a teaspoon sweetens a large mug of coffee just fine, the key is to use just enough to take the bitterness out of whatever you are sweetening thus reducing the dopanie effect! . This is also a good tip for those who don't like the taste of stevia.

[@ShalomShalom-d5c]

Yep me too. Its such a crime that they sell "STEVIA IN THE RAW" & the 1st ingredient is Maltodextrin!

[@bcnubynby4056]

Interesting comment by Ms T regarding the cardiologist response about utilizing a CGM. I was diagnosed as diabetic in Sept. 2023 and had to request a Rx for a glucometer kit. I was told that it was unnecessary since I wasn't taking diabetic meds! Reluctantly I did receive the Rx and have since reversed my HbA1c to a non diabetic number thanks to the information I have gleaned from Drs. Hallberg, Berry, Fung, Lustig, Davis and Means, and Rev. Pollock. I am grateful for the work you people are doing.

[@chrisclement5184]

Pure stevia is not a sugar. I think in small amounts its pretty benign. It doesn't give me any noticeable insulin spike like sugar does. When I went keto I didn't change the amount of stevia I use but I lost over 30 pounds in less than 6 months keeping my carbs really low.

[@gordonhenderson5912]

Well well well Finally a doctor that confronts the miss information that has pervaded the health care system. On the 27/07/22 I embraced your recommendations with “Devastating” results.. In my 72nd year the wheels were starting to come off with most of my bloodwork heading south rather rapidly.. I have shed more than 8 kilograms to date, yes! 17lbs. Of course my blood pressure has always been on the low side shot up consistently around 170/110. BP tablets here I come. OMG my dreams and aspirations for retirement sailing around the antipodes were going as far south as my bloods. Well one of the youngsters here in Port Bouvard Marina in Dawsville Western Australia needed some help moving his boats location. It ended up having to shuffle 5 boats and that makes a busy day. At the end of the day he needed to load his dingy on the deck but he was enervated and didn’t want to do what had to be done. I insisted and when it was done he asked the question “What do you eat?” My response was not much. This is the truth. I could eat an elephant in the past as long as it had rice gravy with roast potatoes . I now find eating is not hunger driven. I eat now as a means to the end, supplying my body with the nutritional requirements my body needs. My annual check up with GP yesterday was a hoot with my doctor asking after my condition. My response was EXCELENT. He said my bloods agreed with my statement. All my tests had shown remarkable improvements and my BP is now consistently around the 115/75. This lifestyle has amazing advantages, health and wealth. My budget has seen amazing savings. No cakes,coke sweet chilly sauce and the list goes on and on with toxic Junk filling our refrigerators. Provisioning my vessel for extended cruising is soooo simple now. A fishing rod and some lures. THANY YOU ALL for your encouragement and guidance. The devastating result is that in a matter off 6 weeks I have become a 54 year old septuagenarian and a “ Tough Old Bastard” according to the young bloke in the marina. I extol the virtues of this lifestyle but unfortunately the adage of “ there are none so blind as those that will not see” is so sadly evident. The change is simple but the determination to see it through takes an enormous amount of discipline but for me the results are inspiring Thanks again.

[@Jewlz4ever]

Do you just eat meat and veg?

[@rasferrastfarian739]

Onya Gordon from a fellow Aussie! - started Carnivore July 11th 2022, down 5 kgs BUT the fat is coming off - really pleased and feel great!

[@timetodancedesigns]

@@Jewlz4ever study keto information

[@NitzanSitzer]

Shalom from Israel!!!!! You recorded this on my birthday, a great birthday gift!!! You were the first Dr. I watched when transitioning to full Carnivore. I really appreciate your wisdom, advice, and heartfulness!!! Thank you for all that you do!!!

[@dannebonaparte2213]

Belated wishes --- keep celebrating! God bless you.

[@NitzanSitzer]

@@dannebonaparte2213 Thank yooooooooooou!!! Celebrated with a big juicy steak... i am super blessed!!

[@whateverheather655]

Happy birthday day I'm not very far from ya. Qatar here and loving it here

[@IDee_Claire]

I’m in USA Damascus, Oregon. Been listening to you for about 2 weeks. I’m 71 and have insulin resistance and have started PHD and intermittent fasting 14 - 15 hrs. Lost 40 lbs but need to lose 50 lbs more

[@GuitarRJP]

It is amazing to finally find something that makes some sense. I decide to try to be vegetarian (thought plant-based was the way to go!). After two years I became a type two diabetic! My A1C was 8.0. I was eating fruit, vegetables and some rice and noodles as I was a meat and potatoes guy and just "salad" which wasn't enough food. So, I would make a whole box of pasta with some stir fry vegetables --- too many calories and too many carbs. I did some keto for a while and have had some success, so with today being Monday, I went to the store and loaded up on meat and today is my first day!

[@sharonvanvoltenburg6249]

Robert, I totally relate to your message. I too went on WFPB plan 2 years ago. I lost 50 lbs. I am now skin and bones. I have never felt well & suspected of a nutritional problem . So I started on the Carnivor diet 1 week ago . I am looking for results as you are. May you have great success! Sharon V

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Good God! That was such a Horrible diet!! No wonder you developed frigging diabetes!😱 Keto is great and pairs super well with intermittent fasting!! Always aim for natural whole foods. Stay away from the ultra processed foods, which is anything that comes in a box or package, such as pasta and cereal!

[@eliciakoehn4289]

@@sharonvanvoltenburg6249 how did it go for you?

[@rulesforthee7215]

Curious how you have done 🤗

[@robertpayne8762]

@@eliciakoehn4289 I have lost 10lbs so far, been about 2 months, A1C is 5.9 which is awesome! BP is lower (114/70) - so hoping as I continue this to get off my medications!

[@just-the-cook]

Smithville, Mo. Four pounds from goal of 180 pounds down from 314 pounds. My highest weight was 365 so I am 1 1/2 pounds from 1/2 my weight. Thank you Dr. Berry and Neesha.

[@marybethcrawford5044]

I gave up my CGM because it was inaccurate most of the time. I had erroneous readings of over 150 points, which if I had acted on without testing my blood sugar could have landed me in the hospital. I don’t think anything is better than a blood test. I’m a type 1 for 44 years and still kicking. I also just started carnivore and it’s helping so much! Thanks Dr. Berry, I’m learning so much from you and your guests!

[@paulbainjr]

I found that when changing your sensor don’t scan it on the 60 minutes later wait overnight then scan for first time in the morning. It’s much more reliable .

[@JanetMcVicar-t3t]

I’m so grateful for your channel. Last time I went to the Dr. I was shocked how heavy I had become. I found your channel and I thought, I’m going to try it. The pounds melted away week by week. You said “ give it 90 days”. This challenged me and I was so surprised, it worked ! Thank you Dr. Berry. I’m trying to share this with my family and friends.❤

[@robertshaffner707]

Cincinnati Ohio. I watch all your videos.I started strict keto a year ago and within six months my A1c went from 9.6 to 5.2. I am 62 years old and I will never change my new diet! Thank you!😃

[@noreenskousen1905]

Started intermittent fasting and using stevia as sweetener......I am sleeping through the night, feeling so much better, working on getting weight down that has been so hard to lose since over 60, have been diagnosed with diabetes II, have high blood pressure which is down through meds, but am aiming to reverse the diabetes II with diet, intermittent fasting, and to get off blood pressure meds. Working to get my health back to where it was, doing it my way, trusting on how I feel and making whatever changes I need to make.

[@fishermgcj]

(Ginny) Kernersville, NC. Thank you, Doc!! You are amazing and such a help. I’m now carnivore, going into week 2. I think this will be my diet for the rest of my life! It’s amazing how little I can eat and be so satisfied!!! I had a heart attack 8 years ago and a CABG in June of 2021. Have been OMAD for 6 months and I love it!! It has healed so many things so easily and quickly. Your videos are a blessing to all of us who care about our health.

[@Coronado23-s5b]

Listening from CORPUS Christi, TX. Started watching your videos when I was on the ketogenic diet. I changed to carnivore and put my Crohn's Disease in remission. Thanks for all you do!

[@Blen451]

I'm 69 years old 5'8", 160lbs and have lost over 100 pounds with radical diet change keto and Carnivore. Thank you doctor for all of the advice you give.

[@beverlystarks2715]

Beverly from St Louis Missouri. First time on your live session. I have been doing the carnivore diet for 3 months. I started the diet because I was diagnosed with NAFLD. At my 3 month checkup these are my results. I dropped 19 lbs, my liver enzymes dropped ALT from 36 to 31 and AST from 36 to 26. As a side benefit my creatinine reduced from 0.83 to 0.76 and my GFR increased from 79 to 92. Non lab benefits. My energy is better, my gum disease is gone, my skin tags are gone my age spots are fading and some are gone and my skin feels so much softer. I still need to lose 65 lbs, so I am going to continue this journey. People often won't listen to you when you tell them how good the carnivor diet is, but when your body shows the results, they get more interested.

[@elainem7722]

Do you eat best quality grass fed, grass finished meat, free-range chicken/eggs, etc. or just the regular stuff you can buy at the supermarket? Thanks

[@donsumnicht8073]

And p3ee0e dw

[@PaulSchneider-bp2ic]

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[@badkitty1285]

Your comment was greatly appreciated-especially about your gum disease being gone. Hope it works for me.

[@karenreaves3650]

Awesome results.

[@stephanieluce8397]

“Listen to your nurse”!! Thank you for telling us that story Dr. Berry. As a current dialysis nurse and former ICU nurse, I appreciate you being willing to say that on air, let alone on air. 😁

[@rmatakovich]

Definitely! Nurses saved my daughters life the doctor left the scene! Nurses rule!

[@rmatakovich]

@@DeehH7 NURSES ARE THE MOST AMAZING AND NEVER GET ENOUGH COMPLIMENTS! Although there is always one in every bunch! But we can forgive that! I love them all!

[@carrieholt4857]

I am watching this after the live. I just want to say that I appreciate you so much. April of last year I had a “heart episode” at 47 years of age. I had a stint inserted into my LAD artery. I weight 275 pounds, and I was scared to death. I immediately got on a path to health. My cardiologist was wanting me to do low fat. But I have tried that a million times and it doesn’t work. I found you on KZbin and started learning. I am now down 65 pounds. I have stalled a little, so I am now going to do away with the stevia that I use everyday and cleaning up my diet a little more, more carnivore than keto, along with staring intermittent fasting. You are saving lives and I am thankful. I know that when I’m struggling, you will have the advice I need to continue on this health journey. ❤️

[@Kazyk23]

I became a diabetic when I ate low fat high carb as recommended by uk government and told the wrong information even to this day ! My weight plummeted with the introduction of insulins First time I listened to you from uk I have learned so much from Barbara O’Neil and Josh axe etc and other naturopaths I realise how soo important our nutrition and eating habits are I found out that uk diabetics including children doubled with the way they recommend low fat high carb eating 😮 It’s shocking most children are not eating even one piece of fruit and veg daily ! No wonder cancer is so on the increase It’s great to see people like you genuinely caring for peoples nutrition Thank you 😊

[@David-qm8co]

Thank you Dr.Berry and Mrs Thurlow you both deserve the true badge of love and honor. My name is David i am from Greensboro NC. 58 yrs old full blown type 2 diabetic who recently had a bilateral below knee amputation with prosthetics now learning to take my life back praise up to you guy's for helping one save a life than excusing one.

[@brookstorm9789]

Bless you. So inspired you are getting your wonderful health back! Good things to come.

[@dana102083]

Hope youre doing well. Keep at it 🙏

[@pattyobryan3992]

I have done intermittent fasting and less carbs and sugar for over six months. Added apple cider vinegar in water too. I drink and add Stevia in water and food still and I think it has kept me from losing weight. I am eating healthy fats but have this big sweet dragon that I was feeding with Stevia thinking I could still lose weight. Thanks for this new information. I will make some changes. I live in SC.

[@mariequeen1592]

I am 84 yr old, live in Georgia, learning KETO, devouring all your videos !!! Thank you.

[@larrysfarris]

@ 38:00 - Glad to hear you say that Stevia isn’t bad. Period. Full stop. 👍

[@TheDotDetective]

I've been using stevia for over 20 years. I've been able to lose weight while using it to sweeten my morning single cup of coffee. I do not make keto snacks. However, I didn't hear Cynthia refer to any studies regarding stevia so I wonder based on what has she determined 'it's (stevia) not benign". Secondly, I live in an area where ticks abound; I can't hike or mow my yard without being bit (unless I wear clothing treated with Permethrin). I have been bitten countless times over 36 years. I've never had or been diagnosed with Lymes disease. My daughter had Lymes Disease when she was two years old. There was a study that showed steviosides do a better job of treating Lymes than antibiotics.

[@flyfishing1776]

Chickens eat the ticks,ants,bugs.

[@wildchildlikeu]

Maybe it has its benefits but I learned the hard way that Stevia has side effects. I was on a meal plan drinking 2-3 ginger ales with it a day. My arms and limbs cramped up terribly and I was so listless that I thought I would faint. Once I stopped everything got better. Maybe the natural Stevia in moderation is different. The fake sweetness is too much for me I just avoid it altogether.

[@olderandwiser127]

Encourage the population of possum, wild turkey, wild life in general; they eat copious amounts of ticks. BTW, it is Lyme not Lymes.

[@cheri3033]

@@wildchildlikeu I once read an article about how some tribal women in an African region use Stevia tea as birth control, drinking one steeped cup per day. The women would gather in the morning as a type of female bonding ritual to make and drink the Stevia tea and then go about their day. I have no idea if this is true, only that the article said that it was a very effective means of birth control for their villages and apparently harmless to the women, while keeping their tribal numbers at 2 to 3 children per family on average. I wish there were a way to verify any of this.

[@winter_s_44]

I think what she means when she says it’s not benign is that it still creates a trigger in you physiologically for sweetness. When you put something sweet on your tongue or even smell sweet things, your body starts preparing for digestion which means there could be insulin responses for food you aren’t even eating or for food that doesn’t ultimately get processed by your digestive system. So if you still have insulin response due to the perception of sweetness, then it is not a benign substance just because it doesn’t necessary effect your blood sugar levels once ingested. For those who don’t experience negative side effects from stevia and who are keto/carnivore for reasons OTHER than insulin resistance, it may be fine. But for others who are trying to battle insulin resistance and reduce the amount of insulin released into their system, ingesting sweet tasting substances of any kind is not doing them any favors. I think this is what she means.

[@timgutierrez2211]

I have followed Dr. Berry's videos since late July of this year 2022. It is Sep 12, 22 today. I have dropped from 273 lbs to 245 already. My sleep apnea is permanently gone as is my GERD and I am off all stomach acid meds. I am wearing clothes I could not wear for the last 3 years. I am 69 yp and all my joint pain is gone too. My blood pressure has improved to the point where I am going to ask my GP to lower or eliminate one of the meds I am taking because my readings are beginning to get too low. I feel better than I can ever remember. I keep my carbs down easily below 30 g a day but average closer to 20 and am striving for 20 or less total. This type of eating has changed my life. I am anxioust to see my nbext blood panel in November. I got so sick of feeling sick and being put on pills that didn;t make me feel better. I live in SW Ohio.

[@patrickh709]

And yet some people here in the comments are in so much denial that they are claiming these two doctors are fanatics. I trust Dr Berry over any typical medical doctor. If he believes stevia is best left avoided, then I believe him. Besides, if it's "artificial", that's all I need to know.

[@tonecontrol3271]

62 yo male, 5'7". Been doing carnivore for 3 months. Was 225lbs, now 188 with a goal of 160-165. Daily, strong intestinal pain all my life (have diverticulosis and twisting) has disappeared! Waiting for other health issues to improve as well. I have intermittent fasted from week 1 (16 to 18 hours) . Thanks Dr. Berry, you've been my go-to source for information.

[@ajohnwiersema]

So glad I have discovered Dr. Berry, and Keto/carnivore! I went from 270 pounds to 220 pounds in 7 months. I feel so much better! No more knee pain, normalized blood pressure, and much better energy levels!

[@antonellaporretti79]

Dr Berry just wanted to let you know that I watch your videos from ROME, ITALY! I'm not always available to watch your live videos but I try to watch them later on as much as possible. They're so informative!! Thank you so much for all that you do!!

[@DobruchT]

Watching from Bulgaria, Europe. 59 yrs old, 6'3", 190 lbs (190 cm, 84 kg), been on low-carb and stevia for 2 yrs - blood sugar level has come down from 6 to 5.5 and have lost 20 lbs. Thanks a million for this and ALL of your videos! They're invaluable!

[@svetlapavlova3932]

Поздравления за успеха!

[@Pinkorchid72]

Welcome to the PHD community! Congratulations!

[@Europa1749]

I have been using Stevia for years and the reduction in sugar usage has been beneficial for my health and weight.

[@TamNguyen-hc1xw]

Dr. Berry is so genuine and helping a lot of people to get off medications . Thank you for all that you do, Dr. Berry.

[@curtisbolinger3366]

Thank you Dr. Berry and Cynthia! I have been low-carb high-fat for nearly 7 months now and it has transformed my life! I could go on and on but the high points are my blood pressure is completely normal, one meal a day is perfect for me and I am never hungry. I’ve lost 25 pounds with no effort. My list of benefits is long but I am healthier now than I have ever been in my life. I am a 67 year old man and I live in Creston Iowa.

[@kmosker]

Watching from Missouri six months after you recorded this. Thank you for admitting and discussing how you feel bad about giving people bad advice in the past. That's not something many in healthcare are willing to acknowledge. I too feel very bad about sharing bad advice because I was simply misinformed by the pharmaceutical industry and the doctors who worship them. I'm continuing to learn and improve my health and very much appreciate this information. Keep up the good work of spreading the truth!

[@shiraleematehe6486]

Hi🙂 From New Zealand, and enjoying 10 months afterwards. Due to the many vids of yours I have watched after being diagnosed with T2D, my Doc has blessed trying keto and if. Fake sugars the next thing I have to eliminate. Thank you for the time you both have put in.Blessings to you.

[@J-ZIM]

Dr. Berry, I took your advice re: cholesterol meds and them causing neuropathy (burning) in my feet. I stopped taking them a few months ago and the burning is gone! I was so happy. I am trying to lower my cholesterol by changing my diet

[@curiouscat3384]

Two wonderful practitioners helping us all help ourselves! I wish we could have MORE access to things like lab tests because I never know exactly whether any particular supplement or diet change is helping or not. And what time lapse might be expected for various diet and lifestyle changes. I've not been sick in 10 yrs and never go to doctors for routine testing but during Covid I decided I should probably get established with an MD who takes Medicare. When I mentioned that I had seen a Functional Med Doc the year before for lab tests but can't afford private pay, she leaned back in her chair, flapped her hands in front of her and said "just so you know, I'm not a Functional Medicine doctor and I'm not going to do all that testing and nutrition stuff". I kid you not! It was as if she was holding a cross in front of her to fend off the evil spirits, lol. At that point I just kept my mouth shut, let her go thru her std questionnaire and do the routine lab tests which were all good results. I'll never go back there.

[@sharonbuckley5762]

Well said.

[@rachellmckim]

I've had that and I said, "Good to know". We will not be working together. Thank you.....got up and walked out nicely. Sorry way- behind- the- facts- MD. I will not work with people who think I'm off my rocker😊

[@timoteoharvey]

Hey, Dr. Berry. Watching this video has prompted me to thank you for your videos that I have watched and that have inspired and informed me over the last several months. On Feb 22 of this year I started IF/Keto and I am down 60 pounds with 55 more to go. I've plateaued several times but I just eat reasonable carbs for a day or two and then get back on the wagon. I had hoped to lose weight much more quickly than 2 pounds a week but I will continue on toward my goal of 160. Thank you for all you do!

[@normakeith4472]

That's is wonderful and encouraging to me. I am just at the beginning my journey.

[@Anna-mi8cq]

2 pounds a week is a very good pace, you're doing great! :)

[@cathyallen6541]

Slow weight loss is actually a good sign you'll be able to keep it off.

[@timoteoharvey]

@@normakeith4472 This is the 4th time I've done Keto over the last 15 or so years. Before, when I would lose 30 or so pounds, I'd come to a stall and get discouraged and quit. This time, when I would come to a stall, I wouldn't quit. I've got too much at stake. So, Norma, my encouragement to you is very simple. Just don't quit! :)

[@timoteoharvey]

@@Anna-mi8cq Thanks for the encouragement!

[@martycurtis7090]

So I took Dr. Berry's advice and started getting to know our local butcher. Was in there today and got some beef fat (quite a bit actually) FOR FREE. I brought it home , cut it into dice sized cubes, salted it, and then air fryed it. DE-FRICKEN-LICIOUS! Wayyy better than pork rinds, and now my new go-to snack for movie night. Ya'll gotta try it.

[@beverlystorey9732]

That's an idea! I would never had thought of it!

[@paulkearns100]

398 - 185lbs 66yr old male 6'7" Intermittent fasting clean ketogenic diet , periodic prolong fasting.... Thank you Dr. Berry thank you Dr. Berg

[@kimstroup6644]

Thank you to both of you for trying to educate the masses! My husband is diabetic and refuses to follow keto/ carnivore with me and just keeps adding additional medications every time he goes to the doctor. I'm hoping and praying he will be receptive to change when he goes with me to Ketopalooza and the end of the month. I am so excited to meet you Dr Berry!!

[@marlenegold280]

It hasn’t sunk in that body parts are going to stop being healthy, and get cut off. Prostate Erectile dysfunction (completely stops working) Retina/glaucoma/cataracts/blindness Hearing loss Gastroparesis nerve damage in digestive tract Dementia Peripheral Neuropathy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Frozen shoulder Joint pain Gout Nerve damage to the heart NAFLD Fatty Pancreas Amputation higher and higher up the leg until their is no more leg to cut off Kidney damage and failure/Dialysis

[@mandyepperson4363]

Just buried my younger sister at the first of August (60 years old)...... she had metastatic breast cancer diagnosed in 2014... and also was on 3 or 4 diabetic drugs, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc...13 pills in the morning / 9 at night.... she refused to try to research and try low carb... she just wanted it easy...let the doctors give you drugs so its easy for you..... my anger with her (grief based)? I started low carb 2018.... from a facebook video of Dr. Berry giving a talk at a town meeting McKenzie,TN and research on KZbin. She knew how well I was feeling, that I came off all meds that I was being given..... yes lost 50 lbs, but did not weigh my self for about 6 months....just felt great and clothing very loose! She asked me to weigh at Wal-Mart while we were there picking up her prescriptions. She saw these things every day as I worked at the same company with her and was her caregiver for the last 8 years.....

[@ineedhoez]

He is an addict

[@4406bbldb]

I asked my VA dr. For any kind of insulin test. She was short and said we have no test for that. I’m a veteran and the VA is my health provider and I feel neglected.

[@alisonl5127]

Wow that’s insane! I’m so sorry!

[@maranathaacts1327]

Don thank you for your service! Its sad that the Va is not treating our vets better than that! :o(

[@snailz130]

Thank you for your service. See if you can switch doctors, some of them are pretty good. in the meantime follow this dude and go carnivore, you won't be needing many doctors when you are healthy.

[@debihester7284]

Thanks for your service! Try to get a different doctor

[@leshenderson5746]

I have found that if the VA can't fix it with a pill, it just can't be fixed.

[@PeteJosephs]

I'm in England, UK. I've cut back hugely on carbohydrates, stopped snacking and I now skip breakfast too. My health has improved so much that I've lost 49 pounds in 1 year and my doctor has stopped all my diabetes and blood pressure medicines.

[@SG-ji5ij]

Skipping breakfast on your intermittent fast is a mistake many make on their diet. Instead, follow your body's natural inner clock, the Circadian Rhythm. You'll lose more weight, faster and sleep better too. Here's how... Eat your largest meal between 7 and 9am (the Stomach Meridian) "Break"fast and your 2nd meal (last meal) between Noon and 2pm (the Small Intestine Meridian). Fast between 2pm and 7am. Repeat. Do not snack between meals. Remember this, the digestive system weakens as the day progresses, making dinner the worst time to eat. Eating with our Circadian Rhythm works with the metabolism, not against it. Give yourself a week to adjust.

[@bonnieo8]

I, too, do intermittent fasting, but mostly because I think a ketogenic diet is the most healthy way of eating. Usually, 18-6, but sometimes 20-4. Sometimes, I start eating earlier, but usually I’m not hungry until around noon. After losing 80 lbs, at this point I don’t want to lose any more weight. At age 74, my main goal is building strength.

[@alexanderfowler1872]

Baltimore, MD 5.8 a1c,16.6 fasting insulin 3.2 c-peptide, Took me a couple of Years to convince PvP to approve those tests. AlsoT2D for 8 years. Lost 100+# and 7.2 to 5.8 in about a year going low low carb

[@kimberlymiller4630]

I am watching your replay, I live in Ontario Canada. I was just in the last couple of months told I was insulin resistance. I am 52 years old, I was diagnosed with P.C.O.S at the age of 12 so obviously I have been insulin resistant for 40 years. I have been doing a fasting diet 20/4 for the last 10 years. I am now learning about a keto diet which to be honest having bacon and eggs for breakfast was the absolute opposite of everything I learned in my 20's. I ate toast and cereal

[@sunworksco]

I fasted for 43 days. My high blood pressure went away and my blood panel was perfect.

[@herschelgates]

Dang, I've done 5 day's on snake juice

[@stanleydavies1918]

73 yr old British expat living in Udon Thani Thailand. Thanks Ken for your inspirational interviews. Started on Keto 2 yrs ago but switched 3 days ago to Carnivore and already feel I have more energy.