Nutrition Facts The ELITES Don’t Want YOU To Know! - Doctor Reacts

[@Migukmedstudent]

Thank you Dr. Westman! As a 2nd year medical student currently learning cardio/kidney and hearing nothing but the need for “DASH” diet + avoid meat, dairy while promoting vegetable oil as heart healthy from professors, this video was so necessary to unbrainwash myself. I hope one day teachings from medical professionals who actually dive into the mechanisms of nutrition can be mainstream. Thank you again!

[@karenalas9247]

Glad to hear Med Student!! Keep up the research!! We’re counting on you! 🎉

[@clausnielsen8094]

It is only in USA they love vegetable oil, in the rest of the world everyone knows it is harmfull.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

It’s shocking as to how dumb this is. I bought Ancel Keyes original 7 countries study. The source of the anti-saturated fats diet heart hypothesis. Studied to death and never supported. All GPs need to get proper training in metabolic syndrome reversal. Two thirds of Americans are suffering from this.

[@darkpatches]

I didn't realize that there was hard scientific evidence that seeds oils are bad for you. Are you suggesting there is?

[@conniejokesseler3642]

I would wish for you to look up a Dr.John Campell from the UK. He's on You Tube. He just released 2 videos about the use of Fen Ben and Ivermection and a follow up today. It will blow your mind! I've been following him for 4 or 5 years. He is not an MD of medicine, but VERY knowledgeable and a man of great integrity.

[@mitafranco6168]

I took a nose dive on carnivore zero carbs six months ago just from watching one KZbin on carnivore. Three weeks on it I reversed pre-diabetes and psoriasis. I was very much a vegetarian with little fish or meat. On my first week I tossed all my spices except salt. Gave away everything from my pantry including flours/sugar/canned goods. Cleared my fridge till only eggs, dairy and meat were left. Zero temptation! A bit drastic but happy to know am no longer plagued with chronic kidney disease. Am 71, super active on kickboxing and pickleball. It’s a game changer. Thank you Richard and Dr. Westman, you’re both awesome trailblazers 🎉

[@DoctorHealth8]

Wow, your story is truly inspiring! It's amazing to see such a dramatic transformation in your health and lifestyle. Kudos to you for taking charge and making bold changes-kickboxing and pickleball at 71 is impressive! Thanks for sharing your journey; it’s a motivation for many.

[@karenalas9247]

Congrats!🎉🎉🎉

[@jaghad]

Wow! You tossed all your spices. That is going deep into carnivore. I've kept my spices. I commonly make béarnaise or hollandaise sauce with some of my meat, fish anf chicken. Delicious.

[@jgreen9361]

You didn’t reverse diabetes. You stopped eating the carbs that your body can no longer cope with. You still have diabetes. How do I know that to be true? If you went back onto carbs your blood sugar levels would still yo yo up and down and insulin would not be in control like it should be. You have treated the symptom, but not the cause.

[@albrackets8446]

@@jgreen9361 You might say you did not "cure" diabetes, but you can say you "reversed" it as long as blood sugar / insulin are kept in check. I know of no treatment of alcoholism that allows one to go back to drinking alcohol. There is no such thing as an essential carb. And no, that is not the same thing as saying 0 carbs is always optimal. But for people with T2D, the optimal diet may be to keep the carbs as low as possible. While I am critical of Dr. Westman's comments in this particular post, the fact is that he works in a clinical setting with patients who are real people, and he is able to reverse T2D in his patients.

[@astonlewis]

Last year I was told I had CKD along with my Diabetes. I stopped eating fruit / veg and all forms of carbs including alcohol. 6 months later, 28 kilos lighter, my consultant has confirmed I no longer have CKD or Diabetes.

[@minkymandy6065]

Wow! Well done!

[@wocket42]

Wonderful. Congrats

[@triciabaker8992]

Amazing

[@NuclearCarnivore]

CKD stage …?

[@versewriter8123]

@@astonlewis I did the same & my CKD is gone. I never eat more than 20g carbs a day - sometimes next to zero

[@mmanda515]

Parents always worried when I was a baby/child, taken to doctors... Made fun of as a kid for being "weird" about what I ate (& didn't/couldn't). I've NEVER had fruits or vegetables in my life. None. No scurvy, no deficiencies, no kidney infections, etc. Call it Atkins, Keto, Carnivore... Turned 52 this year. Ironically, am the only one in my entire family without digestion issues & not needing a box full of medications for other health issues.

[@davidsparavec8996]

Yes. But now you have a pharmaceutical drug deficiency. 😅

[@mmanda515]

@davidsparavec8996 😉

[@ianstuart5660]

@@mmanda515 Fantastic, big congrats. Would love to hear more!

[@emmamcconkey3991]

Parents are always trying to get as many fruit and veg in children. But what about the healthy fats. I dont think they realise that children and babies need alot more fat than adults for brain development.

[@triciabaker8992]

@@davidsparavec8996hahaha yep!

[@rebeccamiller6050]

THIS. WAS. BRILLIANT. I am sending a link to all the ppl who are rolling their eyes at my diet. I'm Keto/Carnivore for 16 weeks now. I feel fabulous ❤🎉

[@judyrobinson2282]

Ditto--AMAZING info!

[@egg399.]

Keep going, i’m 9 months in and people don’t recognise me!

[@ianstuart5660]

@@rebeccamiller6050 Excellent. And your hair is impeccable! ❤️❤️

[@DoctorHealth8]

That's amazing to hear! Congrats on 16 weeks of Keto/Carnivore-your energy and confidence are inspiring! Keep it up!

[@AP-nx6xo]

I’m 2 years carnivore I prey the elites don’t make us a sicker society than they already have I hope/prey meat will always be available

[@roblloyd1879]

Had severe arthritis in my right hand for many years to the point were my doctor was considering steroid injections. I have also had back pain from a road accident when I was 16. Had followed the government and NHS guidelines on diet for many years, cut out animal fats, used vegetable and seed oils, margarine and limited eggs and dairy. Red meats were very rare in my diet. After my wife passed away 4 years ago I decided to change my diet completely. Eliminated veg and seed oils, started eating lots of eggs, cheese, butter and dairy. Red meat and fish often, particularly pork as it is a major source of essential nutrients. Cook mainly in animal fats. Cut down on carbs but still plenty of fruit and vegetables. Use olive oil and occasionally 'Cold Pressed' rapeseed oil. I cook from fresh or frozen with ready meals a rarity. Mainly a pizza once every couple of months as a treat. Within a year my arthritis had gone, I lost over 2 stone and I have just realised my back pain has gone. Not bad for an old codger aged 77. I can still chase the youngest grandchildren round and play garden badminton with them. My conclusion is 90% of good health is diet!!!! Always had backache from the age of 16 when I decided to argue with a van, the van won and I had a broken leg, a back injury and some short term memory brain damage. Over time the brain learns to ignore the pain although it is always present. Suddenly realised my back pain has gone. Says it all really. A real food diet is king!

[@Richard-Smith-Nutrition]

Fantastic episode Dr. Westman. Many thanks for your kind words.

[@kentcarnivore]

❤

[@mariagibb8185]

Richard is The Man

[@CryptoBrett]

Love it guys- Thank you so much for your care

[@Damudean]

Wow, you both watch Dr. Westman also.

[@myfanwythevan]

🙌 😊

[@bonniejtoomey]

Thank you, Dr. Eastman. My husband and I have been very successful on carnivore/keto for the last eight months. We’ve shed extra pounds, reduced inflammation and pain and improved mood. It is incredible and tragic that doctors are not learning the benefits of dietary protein while in med school. The food pyramid will hopefully be seriously addressed so that people can see the truth.

[@ritaslayden1829]

I would entertain the possibility of iodine deficiency with cystic organ findings. Middle Tennessee Rita ❤

[@NuclearCarnivore]

the food pyramid is no more. Replaced by Obama’s My Plate.

[@elizabethalewine550]

I watched this twice. It’s wonderful. Ask for kidney function-T2 for 12 years, in May of 2023 my protein/creatinine ratio was 597. Then I found your KZbins. My most recent test was 130! I am practicing “dirty keto,” but I have much better glucose control and my kidneys are functioning better and better!

[@lisalopez857]

What do you eat?

[@DoctorHealth8]

Wow, that’s an incredible transformation-congratulations on improving your kidney function and glucose control! It’s amazing to hear how the videos have helped you. Keep up the great work, and wishing you continued health and success on your journey!

[@karenalas9247]

Nice story. In a nutshell what is dirty keto? 🎉

[@ImiChitterman]

Lovely how you called it by name.. the extra glucose is killing us and we pretend to not see it.. plant are the story line here

[@Klara-55-k2q]

The concept of health in "The 23 Former Doctor Truths" book completely explains this. I wish I read it sooner.

[@ABetterDay-fz3br]

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[@dj.h7424]

@@Klara-55-k2q yes it shows how to promote a channel with bought likes doesn’t it? This is how lobbying scams such as carnivore gain traction.

[@whoknows8223]

Read this comment in many other videos. Bot comment

[@dj.h7424]

Startling how many likes it gets, just thumbed down and report

[@susans7091]

Richard Smith is absolutely fascinating. I am convinced if we are high fat carnivore with zero carbs that our body processes vitamins and medications totally differently. Just the one example of Vitamin C and glucose competing for the same receptor was a delight. No wonder if we don't eat sugar and carbs which turn to sugar, we need so much less Vitamin C. Thank you Dr Westman! One of my fave carnivore videos. Age 78, carnivore now 18 months. My arthritis pain is gone, hand tremors gone, off of anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds. Cardiologist first reduced my heart meds and then totally took me off of them. No more episodes of passing out. Lost 30 pounds without trying. Off of most of the supplements I had taken, as well as pain medications.

[@NickiSixx1]

I use cold pressed oliv oil, cold pressed coconut oil, Butter Ghee, lard or unsalted butter when I cook.

[@ilkyway5854]

I watches so many of your viedeos in the last two weeks. So helpful, thank you so much! Greetings from Germany

[@cruz5511]

Dr. Westman and team, THANK you for all you do!

[@AdaptYourLife]

Thank you very much!

[@misterbaleize]

Dr Eric - one of the good guys.

[@karenalas9247]

Dr. Westman this was a treat! Hearing all the science and having you confirm or explain in layman’s terms was wonderful. I think we would love to see you have Richard Smith on your channel. Much appreciated! Cheers! 🎉🎉🎉

[@AdaptYourLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Appleblade]

So glad I subscribed to this channel... it's a great repository of 'meta analysis', and Dr. Westman is a model of sober judgment.

[@dirkdewolf6419]

Glad to see confirmed that Richards claims are accurate and based on solid metabolic science. Thanks a lot !👍🏻

[@DoctorHealth8]

Absolutely! It's great to see Richards' work backed by solid science-it adds so much credibility to the insights shared. Glad you found it valuable! 👍🏻

[@karenalas9247]

I agree 100 percent! Watching Dr. Westman nodding his head in agreement was so rewarding and then having him re-explain in layman’s terms was great. I felt like I took a smash biology course without the headache.

[@mariettatheunissen7608]

Thank you Dr Westman with your input in a professional and gentle way …

[@Mimifromvienna]

Thank you, very educational. Enjoyed every minute of the video.❤

[@chrismahfouz7709]

Thank you Dr Westman! This video was in my feed this morning and I watched it because my husband and I were eating keto for 2 or so years and fell off the wagon a year or so ago. Since I stopped doing keto I’ve had several issues such as gout (started suddenly and I didn’t even know what was happening-we were moving at the time and I thought it was just the physical exertion and stress and figured it was arthritis). We are 64 and it’s more important now more than ever to get it right at this time of life when the tendency for increased health issues looms large. There’s so much misinformation “out there” one that’s not a doctor has a hard time deciding who is right and everyone claims that they have evidence -including studies-to support their theory.

[@chrisray6385]

I've been strict carnivore for 13 months. Whenever I become "reasonable" about "eating just a few"carbs the, at least, 72 hrs of agony I go thru from the returning inflammation, volume on F#@$ing 10, snaps me right back to proper eating! Love Dr. Westman. Has given me priceless knowledge that is of untold benefit to everyone I've told.

[@karenalas9247]

Wishing you the best. So glad it’s working for you!🎉

[@DavesHikesNewMexico]

I have been doing a strict ketogenic life style for the last 11 months. Its amazing all the changes so far and my labs for my CKD appointment a month ago had dramatic improvements. I just want to stop or slow down the progression so I can keep on hiking for a while longer. Thank you Dr Westman for your channel.

[@jmkcr]

Such a great discussion! Thank you, Dr Westman!

[@tomegeaandreeaalexandra6117]

my wife got rid of the kidney stones after 2 months of keto.now we are carnivores.thanks to you dr.Westman,and dr .Ken Berry ,and Anthony Chafee.we have almost 2 years since we started low carb diet.

[@judyrobinson2282]

Excellent information! I have friends and family that BELIEVE that turmeric is a miracle supplement. I love Richard's easy to understand explanation of why it is NOT what most people believe it to be!

[@ianstuart5660]

@@judyrobinson2282 Very true! These myths are very persistent and problem causing!😢😢

[@versewriter8123]

It would be interesting to hear his thoughts on curcumin which is the component of turmeric that is supposed to be anti inflammatory.

[@ianstuart5660]

@versewriter8123 You like it?

[@karenalas9247]

Right…..don’t we all know somebody who swears by it. Personally I’ve never tried it, thank goodness. :)

[@versewriter8123]

@@ianstuart5660 No - turmeric is not for me least of all because it's high in oxalates which I can't handle as they cause severe joint pain. I tried curcumin by itself but I started to feel very flat in mood - I did a little research & discovered it causes anhedonia which explained my symptoms. I eat carnivore now & all's good.

[@yehonatan2020]

Dr Westman, many people think that Protein raises Insulin, but in fact Protein raises Glucagon, which is the hormone that is responsible for the ketotic state. Professor Ben Bikman done a great video mentioning this fact

[@ImiChitterman]

Ah my friend - both happens, I have this done on my state - both happens and I could explain why - here is what you can do - do the insuline test two time in the same day on the protocol. Do it evening after you mean ( Keto - or meat base - meat only meal) but then have eggs and other such stuff in the moning and then do a little walk, and get your readings.. you will see what happens.. with the insuline.

[@yehonatan2020]

@@ImiChitterman Actually, the Insulin rise is not normal, because Glucagon and Insulin are antagonistic to each other. If it does raise Insulin, it can only be a very small amount, with the main emphasis on Glucagon. It certainly will not raise them both equally

[@ImiChitterman]

@@yehonatan2020 valuable point here. It raises becuase of the body converting loads of amino acids into glucose. This is where the lessons in Complete Ratios of the 8,9 or 12 amino acids are pretty important.. eg. Branch Chains are 3 amino acids, when supplied, there can be excess EAA which converts easisly to glucose molecule and off course glucose, but insuline also raises one we have an over abundant source of anything that need to be stored.. the issue i observed is that it is hyper insulin that is creating our issue.. when the insuline is just runing and runing at a high rate..

[@yehonatan2020]

@@ImiChitterman Actually, if you listen to Ben Bikman on his Insulin Vs Glucagon video, whats interesting is that its actually the diet composition that matters. In the context of Very low carb, Insulin is not raised. If you have not seen the video, I highly recommend you check it out.

[@tb54321]

Actually, as a carnivore, my blood sugar was always 10-20 points higher and my ketones were non existent. I’ve learned that I need to begin and end my day with fat (I use browned butter bites as my breakfast and evening snack). I limit my protein to during the day (but be sure to get enough for your body, don’t sacrifice your protein levels). If I do this, my blood sugar goes back to normal and my ketones get into a therapeutic mode. You can’t constantly eat protein throughout the day if you want to run on ketones. You have to rely on fat as your main source of energy. My body will constantly convert protein to glucose if I eat protein all day and then I never get into ketosis. I had to change how much and when I eat protein in order to get my body to run on ketones and lower my blood sugar.

[@maggiejoplin3666]

I have DM,CKD and Heart disease. My GFR Had decreased to 32. I went on a keto diet and after six months my GFR had risen to 56 and subsequent to that my GFR was 62. My dietary change was a win!

[@lisalopez857]

What foods do you eat?

[@karenalas9247]

Wonderful! 🎉

[@triciabaker8992]

@@lisalopez857 I would like to know, I have mild heart disease and was told not to eat keto diet which I loved.

[@Marianne-n8n]

Why do americans use sooo many abbreviations? Don t tjey want otjers to understand?

[@lisalopez857]

@Marianne-n8n don't feel bad. I'm American and I don't understand much of the time🤣🤣

[@Danny-BamBam-Cason]

56 yrs. Young I've totally been reborn by way of high fat low carbs and supplementation. Reversed my heart disease, clogged arteries supplementing with 12,000 FU's of nattokinase,serpeptase, high dose k2, and D3. Love this reeducation movement. I'd be dead or in a nursing home had I not made this lifestyle change. God bless and God's Speed❤

[@paulasanders1078]

THANK YOU! This is a fantastic video. Great information!

[@DoctorHealth8]

Wow, this sounds intriguing! Can't wait to uncover the hidden truths about nutrition-thanks for shedding light on this!

[@charlottesvenningsen331]

"I like this guy" 😂😂❤ that's what I'm saying when I see /hear your videos Dr. Westman ❤🙏🥳🥳

[@marksmith1362]

Where do we find him?

[@tagdaykh2216]

Watching your channel from France . Thank you for sharing all these amazing information.

[@beam3819]

Thank you for using science and experience to expose the best diet. Kudos Norway

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

During the siege of Kut in WWI, the British soldiers that ate the slaughtered horses stayed healthy while the Indian troops who abstained for scurvy. Fresh meat prevents scurvy!

[@michelepurcell3545]

Great episode! Thank you

[@LINUXDEVS]

I’ve been doing carnivore for the past 3 weeks with very little fruit no veggies. My inflammation has dropped drastically that my clothes fits looser. I don’t feel stiff or Brian fog anymore.

[@paulhailey2537]

Just imagine if you were NOT ADDICTED TO CARBS AND SUGAR

[@spaceghost8995]

You are NOT doing a carnivore diet.

[@KetoMama777]

That's ketovore

[@hans-jurgenwiegand7465]

Every time I ordered a smaller sized pair of jeans, they were too big by the time they arrived! 52, down to 42 waist size!

[@stevenwill]

​@@hans-jurgenwiegand7465 I had to buy new clothes two times. I've been carnivore for about 2 years.

[@longy277]

Awesome video, I think Dr Westman basically does a "risk assessment" on a per ingredient basis, very smart and much more sustainable as he says.

[@CatsAreNiceMeow]

I know someone who was on dialysis (stage 5 kidney disease). She went from stage 5 to stage 2 in about a year’s time by eating pasture raised eggs and beef only.

[@MeiraPluzhnikova]

Brilliant! Thank you to all 3 of you. I happened to watch the original video a few days ago and subscribed both to Richard's and KentCarnivore channels. Good to know Dr Westman agrees with everything they said in this video.

[@moranmike36]

We like the information you provide. Thank you.

[@hektor6766]

Surprised I haven't heard of Richard Smith before. He's really on the ball.

[@DeAnnaYah]

Dear Dr. Westman, In the past 30 yrs I’ve had over 30 Lithotripsy’s. And those were just the stones I couldn’t pass! I’ve passed hundreds! 2019 my MD realized I had a tumor in my parathyroid. So they took it out and I finally had a break from stones for 5 yrs. But due to the MANY cat scans, blastings and stents, I’m stage 5 kidney failure. Creatinine 4, eGGR 11. 2 heart attacks, 7 stents, diagnosed w/type 2 diabetes in March. The kidney diet and heart diet actually ENCOURAGE Diabetes! I realized this a couple of mos ago so started focusing on my sugar levels and eating pretty much carnivore. Now Nephrology tells me my phosphorus is way to high (it is 7) Should I stick with the grass fed/ pasture raised etc.? Or should I back off the animal consumption? Desperately confused and frustrated.

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Great video, Richard Smith is a fountain of knowledge, he's amazing, a real legend in the Keto/Carni world. He backs up everything he says with scientific knowledge. Unlike Lame Norton and Co.

[@Richard-Smith-Nutrition]

❤

[@mollygardens6646]

Thank you Dr. Westman! The keto diet is helping me!

[@HankGreve]

I've been on Keto diet for a year and 1/2. Went from stage 3 kidney disease back to stage 2. I eat Mostly fatty meats.

[@weav8060]

Thanks!

[@AdaptYourLife]

Thank you for your support!

[@ivettesantana4319]

Let somebody tell me again that protein is bad for the kidney because i feel like punching them. I got myself twice back from stage 1 then stage 2 with carnivore because of diabetes the first time and the second dehydration. I assume when I get checked again my kidney function will be 120 again. The doctors did a disservice by telling me my numbers where fine but am not setting myself up to need a nephrologist.

[@shooster5884]

I believe that the combination of little exercise and a diet of a lot of processed food and sugars will make anyone not healthy and at risk of various health conditions. I know very healthy people on either vegan, vegetarian, or high meat diets who are all very healthy into older years. What they have in common is that they were never overweight, had healthy childhood diets and lots of exercise maintained into adulthood and we're all physically active people.

[@RetiredArmyMan-fk4yi]

I tried turmeric for 30 days and my knees blew up afterwards. It was the first sign of an autoimmune; I’m not certain if it was an actual AI or just helped it come out. The best thing I’ve ever done in carnivore. I still need to try to get in to your clinic. I go to the Durham VA sometimes. Thank DR W. You’re the #1 guy I use to sell. I say you know the guy that runs the Duke Keto clinic does carnivore.

[@kevindouglas2060]

Things like turmeric depend on the person. It powerfully reduces my ankle pain. In fact, it's the only thing that works. This includes conventional drugs that are supposed to reduce pain.

[@charlesfuchs]

You are probably overweight, fat and out of shape, no wonder

[@muschka]

Many thanks ! Huge impact ! Surprise for many people but essential to know in the same time . 🎉

[@psmithrpm]

So enlightening! Thank you for the post.

[@angellollar1083]

Honor to share!!! This was brilliant teaching 👏

[@ChinMikaa]

This video is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Proper info

[@Lynnette4]

"Everything is an inflammatory response" per Dr Eric. That simple statement is so helpful in making food choices. thanks!

[@mariehughey5390]

Thank you for all you do to keep us healthier.

[@timh.7169]

what about cooking with coconut oil? I wish I had help with my diet

[@hopeparrish295]

I have been a subscriber of Richard Smith's channel for awhile. It always surprises me that he doesn't have a lot more subscribers. Love him and Lee.

[@justin333eb]

I started questioning everything, especially government health advice! After reading "Health and Beauty Mastery" by Julian Bannett, I completely changed my habits. This book reveals so many shocking truths about the health industry!

[@FireOElijahMC]

I heard about that

[@karenohanlon4183]

Do you get money for promoting this book?

[@johnnafarrell3336]

@@karenohanlon4183why would you ask that ?. Not that it matters as long as they’re being exposed! Now mind your own! 🙄

[@angelinepepper8815]

​@@FireOElijahMC ITS A SCAM!

[@DianeRuotsalainen-ne8cr]

Spam

[@Marilyn.G1717]

Thanks a TON for sharing this super important information - incredibly enlightening and eye-opening, to say the least! Just about everything we are told by our doctors and health/nutrition gurus has been lies!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!❤

[@BrendanMcCarthy-l9v]

Dr Westman, please reach out to RFK Jr. We need your influence in the HHS!

[@vrijevoeten]

RFK is just another actor, put in place to deceive us.

[@michelleduncan9965]

Indeed. I pray he will contact RFK Jr & work with him!

[@vlarralv]

Great content! Thank you!

[@CvoreAthlete]

Richard Smith is the best!!!!

[@Richard-Smith-Nutrition]

❤

[@Gods_creation.His_harvest]

How do you feel about fresh turmeric?

[@tube1062]

25:00 Grass-fed meat has about 11.3 mg of vitamin C per pound, and grain-fed meat has roughly 7.3 mg per lb. However, heat-sensitive vitamins such as Vitamin C, B1 (Thiamine), and B9 (Folic Acid) can lose up to half of their content during the cooking process.

[@jd01665]

Just as well. No need to cook meat so no need to lose any vitamins. It's fine to eat it raw. I haven't fired up a stove since summer when I decided to try consuming beef raw and I've been very pleased with the results. From my little continuing experiment, I have found myself craving salt to be zero. So I've stopped salting the meat simply because it tastes fine without salt when it is not cooked. Some pieces of meat are difficult to cut, so I've been using scissors for those. What is interesting is those pieces containing the tendons and bones and marrow are often sold a lot cheaper than the other pieces of meat. To me, they taste better and, since I don't really eat with anybody else (side effect of carnivore when everybody else thinks they can survive on vegetables is that I have to just walk away and leave them in their disbelief), it's not a big deal to use scissors to cut the ligaments or chopsticks to remove all of the marrow from inside the bones. Seems better than putting that stuff into a soup and cooking it until it falls off the bone. Can still do a soup after everything is removed and get a tallow from anything inside the bones that can be eaten, but at least the majority of the animal is eaten without cooking.

[@falevisbona1900]

Thanks for valuable information

[@fabuloussnuffy]

I've never been able to sustain a keto diet. Too many options, too many cravings & too much inflammation. I can eat a carnivore diet for years though. My grocery cart is usually 9 items delivered to my door once a week. I keep a tight grocery budget, save money, avoid grocery stores & I'm always in a state of ketosis. Plenty of energy for work and exercise.

[@jean-baptistesachem7362]

I take supplements with turmeric and piperine because it really helps me with joint pain (my knees hurt - especially when I kneel for a long time on a hard surface or when I'm driving for a long period). Since this is apparently not healthy for the liver are there any good alternatives?

[@josephabdilla1383]

Great episode.thanks for being the voice of reason

[@dianetaillefer9512]

Very informative. Thank you for this video.

[@emmamcconkey3991]

I try to be clean, but for daily family life its difficult so I try to keep my carbs around 20-50 grams. Esp as Im the cook of the house. I adapt my meal to fit around everyone elses.

[@hendrickadalm3294]

Love the Welsh accent❤

[@michaeldillon3113]

Well done in spotting the Welsh accent ! I'm not Welsh myself but from Britain and I was thinking ' first Welsh accent I have heard on the YT low carb community . I haven't heard a Geordie or Scouser yet - they would need English subtitles ✌️.

[@Mauitaoist]

Dr westman's one of my heroes he helped get me on ketogenic back in 2012 now I'm a carnivore thank you Dr Westin for all that you do to help save human life

[@patriciacrawford6435]

A ketovore diet has helped to normalize Best Half's fatty liver, which has helped his A1C, which has lowered his BP, which has improved his kidney function . . .

[@sallydeleon4349]

WOW , I learned a lot on this podcast . Very well explained and that made a lot of sense . So much secrecy from the elites or maybe their lack of knowledge . Thank you for the enlightenment . 😊❤❤❤😊

[@JohnHelms-x8b]

Yes, I had a reversal of kidney failure. Prior to going on the carnivore diet I had a GFR of 69. Two months after starting the carnivore diet I had a GFR of 111 and was no longer taking medications for CHF, HTN, diabetes or GERD.

[@richardmathews8250]

Very interesting discussion. On the topic of scurvy, I was curious why sailors got scurvy but the Inuit didn't. It took many weeks of searching the internet, but I found a copy of a 1700's ships manifest as to what a sailor's ration was. A typical ration for a sailor as written in this manifest, was 3 oz of dried meat, a loaf of bread and a gallon of beer. So, how many carbs were in that loaf of bread, and that gallon of beer? I can see blood sugar going through the roof, and with no source of vitamin C, I can believe scurvy could be the result. The Inuit, eating just meat and fat, with pretty much zero carbs wouldn't have the inflammation caused by the high carbs that the sailors had.

[@frugalprepper]

I like this guy. I have done SO MUCH reading and learning. I have had to learn the medical speak that a lot of studies use. And I find everything to be 100% spot on with what I have learned. I never knew he existed before now. I am going to start following him! I would love to hear his opinions on salt! I have been doing the keto/carnivore lifestyle for nearly 7 years. I am now down 200lbs and no longer diabetic. I was on over 300 unit of insulin per day and the insulin just wasn't working any more and I was having AIC's it the 14's

[@mariajohansson6011]

1000-Tack!! Fantastisk information!!! 🥰🥰

[@carolehoward444]

How do you explain those with inflammatory markers in labs correcting those abnormal values by switching to whole food plant based diet?

[@Gail-ux2ly]

My EGFR was 29, which scared the crap out of me. I am diabetic, and after going carnivore my EGFR rebounded to 74.

[@minkymandy6065]

Wow that's excellent, well done!

[@dpasek1]

The mechanism for Vitamin C deficiency causing scurvy is the failure of collagen synthesis. In order to make collagen, it is necessary to convert proline into hydroxyproline. This consumes Vitamin C in a 1:1 ratio. However, there is an alternative source of hydroxyproline, and it comes from the connective tissue consumed by eating a carnivore diet. So eating meat reduces the Vitamin C requirement even further than by just eating low carb.

[@phillvandersky6254]

The secret to body health. It takes little or only one. Man is a mammal therefore his bodily development begins with the suckling of his mother's milk. This is the model food for man for his entire life. It is generally known that breast milk contains: water, protein, fat, some carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Everyone focuses on protein, fat and carbohydrates as the main components of energy. These are all necessary but no one asks the question of what is needed to provide electrical impulses to the muscles. It is calcium. Smooth muscle fibers are found in the walls of hollow visceral organs such as the liver, pancreas and intestines. The heart is one big muscle. Skeletal muscle fibers are found in muscles that are attached to the skeleton. Calcium enables muscles to function properly, including contraction and diastole, which is necessary for every movement, every heartbeat, every movement of the intestines, pancreas and liver. As we know, the muscle that can never stop is the heart. So the brain will always consider it a priority to get calcium ions to the heart muscle. There is a widespread belief that calcium is mainly needed for building bones. And this is the biggest lie that is publicly presented. It is enough to ask a basic question: if calcium is used mainly for bone building, why does the body prefer to endure bone and joint pain due to osteoporosis, why can it even allow bone fractures due to weakening of bones so that a person cannot move to look for food? Why does it prefer to suck all the calcium out of the teeth exposing a person to digestive problems due to lack of chewing food (for the body, an artificial jaw does not exist). Now that we know that this is a fact, the second question is: where is the calcium so important if the body robs the bones and joints of it? Well, the priority is precisely the continuous work of the heart. Then the work of the limbs and organs that have muscles. The conclusion is clear that bones are an iron reservoir of calcium, which must always be on hand. That bones are a storehouse is evidenced by the fact that they can knit together, that is, rebuild their structure with calcium. It is a storehouse for issuing and receiving calcium. Daily standards for calcium intake: women aged 19-50 years - 1000 mg, women aged >51 years - 1200 mg, men aged 19-65 years - 1000 mg, men aged >66 years - 1200 mg, pregnancy and lactation 50 years of age - 2000 mg/day. These are, of course, averaged values but are quite authoritative. Thus, any lower supply of calcium to the body means tapping into reserves in the bones. That's why many elderly people already have depleted calcium stores and suffer from a variety of bone disorders: fractures, back pain, joint pain, dental cavities. It also has a great impact on the psyche. I would argue that addiction to all stimulants such as coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, addiction to emotional sensations, sports, sex are masking low access to energy. We consume energy in abundance yet our transmission network is inefficient. Therefore, the body seeks moments when it is not at such low energy levels. For example, how does coffee work? When it is in the blood it has the property of abundantly pulling calcium out of the muscles and letting it circulate through the circulatory system. Then one feels arousal because the main internal organs have temporary full access to energy while some muscles do not, and that is why they may tremble, for example, hands or eyelids because there are disruptions in the contraction and diastole of muscles that lack calcium. Some say that coffee leaches magnesium and that's why there are these tremors. Nothing could be further from the truth. Coffee per balance provides more magnesium than it excretes due to its diuretic nature. So homeostasis or energy balance must be restored in the body so that it begins to function properly. When the human body is saturated with calcium it will not seek more sensations. It will not throw itself on carbohydrates - a source of quick energy. The need for energy in general will decrease and stimulants will become unattractive. Then you can even risk saying: take care of your calcium levels and eat what you want. This is because nature enters its proper rotation and selects for itself what it needs in the right amounts. That's when you get back to the right weight and proper fitness. And what are the best sources of calcium? Dairy products are known for their high amounts of calcium, however, consuming them is associated with more or less of a problem of mucus formation in the body as an immune response so they should not be the main source of calcium. In my opinion, the best source of calcium is eggshell. One whole eggshell weighing 6g contains 2g of calcium, which is exactly the highest tolerable intake of calcium for adults over 50 years of age. , and half a shell provides the total daily calcium requirement. Shells are best eaten raw and with the peel in which there is collagen to preserve all the biological values of the shell, ground or crushed for better absorption (wash off or avoid the paint from the stamp marking the origin of the egg). If you cannot tolerate eggshell, you can supplement calcium with calcium citrate, which is a relatively inexpensive supplement. This citrate does not cause constipation and is well absorbed. You can start with a dose of 500mg of calcium per dose. Time of consumption indifferent. It is best mixed with food. Its taste is indifferent and does not affect the taste of food. In this way you can withdraw any bone pain, back pain, joint pain. If short-lived pains appear somewhere in the body, it is a sign that the body is starting to rebuild damaged tissues. Why should a person supplement vitamin D3? To pull calcium out of the bones faster. The prevalence of osteoporosis by continent ranges from 8% in Oceania to 26.9% in Africa. Depending on the country: from 4.1% in the Netherlands (most of the country lies below sea level and is crisscrossed by a network of rivers, lakes and canals . All this means that the air is relatively humid throughout the year. Fog and mist are often experienced, especially in late autumn and early spring) to 52% in Turkey If you're concerned about vitamin D3, the issue is simple. I began to wonder why the mainstreaneria together with LC-friendly nutritionists are collectively blowing the same bagpipes “More vitamin D3” well, and it dawned on me. The wrong question gives the wrong answers. The thinking is: when there is vitamin D saturation there is immunity and well-being. The conclusion: vitamin D3 is a boon. And this is the thinking that pharma expects. As is known, vitamin D3 is produced by the body under the influence of the sun, but not to have additional benefits from sunlight, but to counteract the oxidative stress that the sun's rays cause in the body. For this, calcium is needed to shield cells from oxidation. That's why vitamin D3 taps into the body's largest stores of calcium, and why so many relax in the sun and some find the sun very stimulating. The reason is simple: strong calcium saturation of the body at the expense of the bones. This is why there is such a plague of osteoporosis in Africa. Arabs are smarter covered from head to toe. It is known that before the Flood the earth was covered with a mantle of steam, which is why such a Matusalem could live 969 years. Calcium is so important for two reasons: neural conduction and protection. E.g., we have calcification of the pineal gland and many blame it on calcium. The truth is that calcium binds fluoride, which destroys the pineal gland by inactivating it. The second thing: atherosclerotic plaque. She is formed because of damage to the walls of blood vessels. The body then sends a dressing consisting of calcium along with cholesterol. When the dressing arrives at the site it is applied to the wound, dries and a scab is formed - an atherosclerotic plaque. By the way, the cause of these wounds is the consumption of rapeseed, sunflower and other oils, which oxidize quickly. I saw a study done over 50 years where they correlated carbohydrate, protein and fat intake and their effect on disease. It turned out that carbohydrate intake increased by a few percent, protein the same but seed fat intake increased by as far as I remember several hundred percent and here was a sharp increase in vascular and neurodegenerative diseases. And then there is the allegation that calcium causes kidney stones. The kidneys damage oxalates and the body sees this. It then sends calcium to bind the oxalates and so kidney stones form. That is, calcium saves the kidneys from total destruction and prevents becoming a lifelong patient of external dialysis. IMHO if a person took care of calcium saturation such diseases as parkinson's (shaking hands), alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis, reflux (malfunctioning esophageal foramen muscle) would disappear. These are all diseases that are a symptom of nerves dying, from a lack of signals reaching them from the brain to stimulate them.

[@xenyiesuhayilakomers8339]

Thank you si much

[@omarez6896]

Very Interesting comment...I had to reread it a couple of times but still don't understand about vitamin D3. I supplement with D3, K2 and magnesium combo. You are saying this is wrong??

[@phillvandersky6254]

@@omarez6896 Vitamin D3 “pulls” calcium out of the bones because when it appears in the body it gives the body a signal that there is oxidative stress. Under natural conditions, this oxidative stress is caused by the sun, and that's why the body produces vitamin D3 to, among other things, take calcium out of the bones if there's not enough of it in the blood and muscles because although calcium alone is not an antioxidant, but it reacts and forms antioxidants, such as calcium carbonate. Taking synthetic vitamin D3 can be compared to taking artificial sweeteners, which have no carbohydrates and yet raise insulin in the blood. K2 can be supplemented but only together with calcium supplementation. When it comes to calcium from eggshells, you don't need to supplement anything extra because there is strontium, which facilitates calcium absorption. Besides, the research on K2 is not clear whether this vitamin helps calcium absorption. Too much magnesium can also block calcium absorption. With calcium, it's the same as with ketones on a low-carbohydrate diet. Initially, many ketones are excreted in the urine because the body has to rebuild the metabolic pathways for taking in ketones from food. In the same way, calcium taken in doses of up to 2g is initially mostly excreted in the urine but after adaptation of 4 to 16 weeks, all of it is well absorbed.

[@silosvince]

Good morning, Dr. Westman. Is there any hope for somebody with stage 4 CKD?

[@francoistourigny3006]

This guy is brillant! Learn so much! thank you.

[@GoodNewsMom]

When I started carnivore I had stage 3 kidney function numbers. After 1 month carnivore, my egfr had raised to stage 2 levels. I'm 3 months in now and will be going for more bloodwork next week to see what that egfr is at.

[@bessdacosta2014]

This subject is so informative and very enlightening. Eating these days is tough.

[@timledbetter1781]

What do I do for potassium and magnesium without vegetables or fruits? That's why I've never went to keto. I have been doing intermittent fasting for 3 years, no processed foods, etc. Would keto require supplements? It seems so to me. I need understanding. Oh, and I have high blood pressure, that I can't seem to control without medication. Only one medication, 5 mg, but none, too high.

[@michellesmith5436]

I have a bony protrusion at my pinky finger that I guess is called a Bouchard's node. A sign of osteoarthritis apparently. All I know is now and then it's sensitive to the touch and if i take 500 mg of turmeric, within an hour the pain is gone.

[@ukelilly]

Where do women get their calcium ( has to combine with k2 and d3 too ?) if only eating carnivore ? bones from sardines but I still need to eat 3 cans (?) daily ? I have added just a small slice of cheese but which brand/type is best?) and some grass fed butter too my meal but it doesn't seem to be enough. I know I lost quite a bit of bone.

[@ChandlerWheeling]

I have CKD d/t FMD. would a carnivore diet help? If so, are there any peer reviewed studies?

[@honkytonk4465]

It is completely implausible to eat things that are dissimilar to our bodies, by which I of course mean plants.

[@Cooljack906]

Listen to your body. I do keto 98% of the time and feel better than ever. No indigestion, heartburn, bloating etc. Every once in a while I'll go off of it for a day here or there for special occasions or vacation. I still sort of stick to it but when your limited on menu and you don't know ingredients it's hard. But those occasions are few. I've lost weight and feel great... Thank you for this information.

[@Emmm-ii6tx]

I don’t need a clinical study to know Italians lived off of quality olive oil for hundreds of years and live very long lives.. my entire family used only high quality olive oil and everyone lived to their mid 90s -100.

[@juneproctor8907]

I read Italians used animal fats before WW 1&2. Modern Italians, French and other Europeans also have many health issues.

[@Once-a-weak-man]

Im an Italian from the north of Italy. In my region there was no olive oil, we used lard and my relatives also lived into there nineties and above. Their longevity was not the result of olive oil but the because the diet of those generations was less processed with less chemicals. The modern Italian generations will not live as long.

[@karenalas9247]

All very interesting.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

​@@Once-a-weak-manThank you for bringing sanity against the"blue zone" propaganda.

[@mikejones4308]

Recent DNA of an Italian region of many people living to 100s, all were within 100 mile radius of one single man, who's DNA was in all of the centarians. Is it food, or just the right genes?

[@sharonvanderwesthuizen430]

I have Chronic Interstitial Nephritis cause by oxylates “they assume” as 24hr test shows high levels of oxylates ( have had a BPD (DS) weight loss surgery. Assumed part of serious endogenous production of oxylates). Any ideas on treatment besides reduction in Oxylate consumption. My Nephrologist admits he has no clue how to treat.

[@AlonzoHarris-k1w]

Very informative, I'm just confused. So many other doctors on KZbin say turmeric, olive oil, blueberries, the list goes on and on, say these substances are the best, see Dr. Mandell, for example. I mean he's a chiropractor but he seems trustworthy. Can anyone tell me some experiences. Kind regards from Austria.

[@Kimberly-k5g]

You also need to get the test done on the type of Cholesterol that you have....I had my husband get the test and his cholesterol in his blood was ovid in shape, not the sharp kind which penetrates/damages your arteries and thus the plaques use these damaged scrapes on the arteries to cling onto and build up on. Scientists always wondered why some people with really high cholesterol could live to be centurions just fine.

[@karenalas9247]

Dr. Westman has a webinar on Cholesterol. It’s worth checking out.

[@PeopleHealthTru]

20:00 Keto-Pro Richard Smith prefers cooking in tallow instead of butter.

[@margomoore4527]

Excuse me, it’s a LOW eGFR that causes problems. Mine was down to 42 before it finally started going back up again. I am awaiting results of a recent blood draw to get an update. A year ago I reduced my sugar and carb intake radically, which I think is the cause of the improvement.

[@descargaelbano]

Thanks for this video. I'm now subscribed to the keto Pro

[@Richard-Smith-Nutrition]

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