Michael Klaper, MD Is Educating The Next Generation of Doctors | Rich Roll Podcast

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Dr. Klaper is a gifted medical doctor with 40 years of experience as a general clinician, internationally recognized teacher and sought-after speaker on diet, health, applied plant-based nutrition and integrative medicine.
He served as an advisor to the NASA project on nutrition for long-term space colonists on the moon and Mars. He was also a member of the Nutrition Task Force of the American Medical Student Association and spent 8 years at the TrueNorth Health Center, a nutrition-based medical clinic specializing in therapeutic fasting and health improvement through a whole-food, plant-based diet.
Dr. Klaper is currently lecturing at medical schools nationwide as part of an initiative designed to change the way future doctors treat their patients through improved nutrition and lifestyle education.
Recorded pre-coronavirus, today's discussion explores the power of a plant-based lifestyle to prevent and reverse chronic lifestyle disease & the future of medical school education.
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[@GrayWithMe]

I had pre-diabetes, excessive weight around my abdomen, and tried a plant based diet. Getting rid of dairy was the hardest because of how addicting it is. But, I decided to stick with it for 12 weeks. Went back to the doctor to re-do my blood work. My pre-diabetes was gone, glucose in normal range, and I had lost 12 lbs without even trying. I also noticed less headaches. I am a convert for life

[@sharoncooper6997]

Autoimmune disease is gone! I went wfpb about 6 years ago to get relief from my pain. Within one month I felt as good as I did in my 20s. 6 years later I still feel great, no meds, and I love the food! I owe my life to Dr Klapper and the other doctors that have dedicated their lives to getting the word out. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@defendanimals]

I am grateful to Dr. Clapper, he literally saved our lives. Thanks to him my wife and I went vegan and never looked back! I've been vegan since 1985, am 62 years old, total cholesterol 141, no medications, full of energy leg press 700 lbs 5 sets of 10,

[@christined2495]

I have lost 10 lbs in 4 weeks, my blood pressure is now normal, and my aches and pains have disappeared. I am so thankful for plant based eating, and Dr Klaper is my HERO Thank you for such a great interview

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

I’m really excited about the work Dr. Klaper is doing to educate the next generation of doctors. I’ve been using lifestyle medicine to treat patients with psychiatric disorders over the last year. I’ve been able to reduce HAM-D scores, and lower medication doses with lifestyle-based interventions including diet, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction. Let’s keep this thing going.

[@mikaeldupuyaamark6374]

Great. Which psych disorders?

[@ShrinksInSneakers]

@@mikaeldupuyaamark6374 The best evidence is with depression. However, I would apply lifestyle modification to all psychiatric disorders. In severe mental illness it can be more difficult but still worth the investment. In treating mental health disorders there is no one perfect treatment. We need to combine as many evidence-based methods as possible to provide the most relief.

[@mikaeldupuyaamark6374]

@@ShrinksInSneakers Yes, nutrition is an important for well being

[@ceolbeats7182]

😉Shout up 4daily yoga/meditation as well👍🏽🙏🏽

[@LaSorciereFeuillue]

I'm convinced in hindsight that my lifelong depression was from drinking dairy milk. Maybe there's an energetic & emotional connection to the mama cows.

[@enasksenos]

Pure gold. Truly grateful to be around this day and age

[@spoudaois4535]

I'm a urologist in south Louisiana and have found that patients are more receptive to the vegan diet than I thought they would be. They are tired of being fat and chronically ill. Its harder to convince my colleagues.

[@Dirty_white_boy]

Being from Natchitoches most of my family look at their extra weight like it's some retirement plan. Diabetes, heart disease, and so on to the point they ridicule me for not wanting to be like them. I like being rail thin for cycling so they look at my weight like it's an illness no matter the overwhelming amount of science or the vegan bodybuilders online offering free nutritional advice. Hope the good word gets around better than the biblical good word.

[@priscillatellez2829]

Oddly, I had several stones removed recently in both ureters, there were several. My urologist told my vegan diet may of been to blame... of course I'm still and forever will be vegan. Is there any remote truth to that?

[@Dirty_white_boy]

@@priscillatellez2829 Avoid stone-forming foods: Beets, chocolate, spinach, rhubarb, tea, and most nuts are rich in oxalate, and colas are rich in phosphate, both of which can contribute to kidney stones.Jul 18, 2019. This is in the Google search engine. I age 4 beets last week, maybe should juice them if I'm consuming large quantities. It also says vegetarians have fewer stones than meat eaters. Most of us were not vegan since birth, so if anything happens it's always the plants fault and not the 37 years of eating what mom and dad told us were healthy. Nice to hear, vegan for life. WFPB HCLF for me.

[@spoudaois4535]

@@priscillatellez2829 There is a 24 hour urine test that can be used to prevent future stones. SOme Urologists are more in tuned in doing this testing than others.There are about five reasons for mixed calcium stones, Then less commonly there are uric acid stone which are also preventible..

[@kathleenbefittwell8179]

That is awesome! Especially in the south where obesity levels tend to be a little higher, and rich comfort foods frequently on the menu 😍

[@shealorena]

Yay! An interview with Dr. Klapper! Great doctor and human being. Been a vegan since b4 it was cool and have been listening to him for years. I trust him.

[@leslielevinephotography2350]

Thank goodness for people like Dr. Klapper and Rich Roll!

[@veganlaw6599]

Dr. Klaper was my first good source over 20 years ago. I think the world of what he states. Much thanks!

[@aileenwedvik5917]

Healing......far superior to treating!!!! Love you both!

[@priscillatellez2829]

He is such a beautiful person all around. Bless his heart!💚🌱

[@barbarathornberry6826]

Love Dr. Klapper! He is so sensible soft spoken and thorough!

[@GreenVegan816]

Rich Roll and Dr. Klapper are making me happy right now. Thank you for this podcast. It's worth it's weight in gold.

[@catherinebell122]

One of my favorite Plant Based doctors and delightful interview! Thank you so much! 👏🏻🥰🤗

[@returntoyehovahthelord6185]

Dr. Klaper knows his stuff so well. When he talks he makes it so easy to understand. It amazes me that we’ve had these great doctors sharing this information for decades. Klaper, Esselstyn, Campbell, McDougall and Ornish, not to mention Prittiken. All those years the information was ignored and thousands died or suffered from horrible diseases. Hopefully a new wave of doctors will rise up and finish the work these titans have started. I know they’re out there. I just don’t know all the names. Always love hearing from Dr. Klaper! Another great interview.

[@brieannatyler6055]

Dr. Klaper, I just want to applaud you for being the pioneer, visionary, and revolutionary thinker that you are. I was inspired by this podcast. I became vegan/WFPB this year and I am loving it. I am trying to gently persuade my family to follow suit. I think I will share this podcast and others of yours as well. I absolutely loved your reformative thinking on the healthcare system and how the government should applaud people for being healthy. Your idea of tax breaks for the healthy was spot-on. I am a nursing student and I really think your lecture could be useful to the people in my program, as it could benefit them personally as well as all of their future patients. You are a wonderful person and I enjoyed hearing this all very much!

[@ndpndnt702]

Just hearing Michael speak just makes me feel so hopeful and peaceful for the healing sciences.

[@user-gl9iz1bp1r]

"The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend." (Henri Bergson). Thank you Dr. Klaper and Rich - for the "gift of sight."

[@andygilberto]

I guess we all find our way here at the start of our journey. It's been 4 months since I started eating a plant based diet and I have never felt better. High cholesterol, gone. Heartburn, Gone. Depression and anxiety, Gone (with the help of stoicsm!). The only side effects: I lost 20 pounds, I'm doing my part in slowing climate change and I'm more active. Both physically and sexually. I will do my duty and share this with everyone I know.

[@WackoMac]

That's awesome Andy.

[@VeganGameChanger]

two of my favorite Persons in one podcast. Thank you both for what you bring to this world. You are AMAZING!

[@katiecarroll415]

Cannot wait to watch this, I absolutely adore this man!! (You're pretty great, too, Rich Roll.)

[@tobyedmonds72]

Regarding his comment about the old Chinese custom of paying your doctor while you're healthy - according to one of Bruce Frantzis's books, there was a time in the 20th Century when doctors were in such short supply they started a new regime for people with chronic illnesses; each patient got a card and had to see a Taiji/qigong teacher for a lesson every day for a month. If they were still unwell after getting their card fully stamped for the month they then got medical attention. After a month of looking after themselves most of them no longer needed it.

[@HolisticHealthWithHarry]

Fascinating ty which book is this from!

[@thegoodguyalwayswins]

28:55 is quite heartbreaking. Dairy is truly a cruel industry.

[@lilifoster6246]

I hope as many people listen and share this conversation! Dr. Klapper is an inspirational, exemplary doctor and what a beautiful human being! So much wisdom!! THANK YOU, RICH ROLL!!!

[@Phantasmentia]

This was incredible! I loved this guy. I want to share his message about food with everyone possible. We need his voice heard everywhere.

[@davidbowen6284]

What a guy. A true humanitarian.

[@BR-zv1kp]

Dr. Klaper was a wonderful guest choice! Please bring him back.

[@swisstrader]

Definitely a gift and an honor to have this guy on the channel. One of my favorites

[@celinedevi116]

Absolutely awesome and inspiring talk, and so thrilled to see how connected we all are in our quest for healthy lifestyles! As always a delight to listen to Rich Roll! Thanks for all you do! Peace and plants...

[@gynettereyneke4635]

You are such a great host Rich. Such insightful questions and then you really provide your guests with the airspace to respond so the audience gets the most out of the interview. Dr Klapper is such a wonderull human being, so articulate and calm. Saw him speak live in Australia. One of my favourite people!

[@ssiddarth]

Always a pleasure to watch & listen to Dr Klaper, loved the podcast & had many of my questions answered. Thanks Rich

[@lindaw140]

Music to the ears!!! Listen to it the 5th time. Dr Klaper is excellent in articulating the info and Rich is excellent in asking questions and interviewing!

[@paullemay3218]

Thank you for sharing another wonderful podcast. Love you both. God Bless. 🇨🇦🙏

[@schristinef6352]

Thank you, Rich Roll....for this!! Dr Klaper is amazing....such a treasure trove of information and shared knowledge.

[@alisanderson9515]

He is absolutely lovely! Such a kind and genuine person ❤

[@lindaw140]

Tremendous respect for the Dr and rich, powerful discussion, profound knowledge and brave brave great American s!!!!!!

[@astridjeandin7583]

It just makes sense. Over and over again! Thank you to both of you!

[@monicaabrahamsen6934]

Thank you so much for doing this Dr. Klaper!! I hope Norwegian doctors look more into this as well.

[@cherylmunro1808]

Dr. Klaper is always so powerful, great ideas to change the systems.

[@carolynblakeney966]

This has to be one of my favorite interviews so far. So much hope within the words.

[@farginargle]

Oh my gosh! I just re-watched a talk of Dr Klaper's two days ago!! woohoooo! Thanks!

[@cullintikac5268]

I am fifteen years old and i get made fun of for being a vegetarian (I cannot say if i have been totally able to avoid eggs and diary.) When all of my classmates, and other people are in our 60’s I know they will no longer make fun. They will only be told “I told you so.”

[@Goodbyeeveryonehere]

Keep going hunny. You're doing great! Xxx

[@Andrew-ug2cy]

🤣🤣 chill you can help them

[@char2304]

Love you special soul ❤️

[@ceolbeats7182]

Hope u made it vegan😉Watch The Truth About Dairy by Dr Neal Barnard👍🏽

[@yl1487]

I'm sorry to hear. How about something perhaps even better than "I told you so"? Throwing some love back at those old classmates even if they don't seem like they deserve it ... study metabolism (Philip Randle is a good start) and get better understanding of energy substrates (lipids and carbohydrates) and why they don't mix very well metabolically speaking. Consolidate circadian rhythm from proper light regime, let melatonin act in the mitochondria and enjoy life, share the love and the knowledge. Take care.

[@bonnieschindler4338]

Thank you so much to both of you. You are doing important work. Rich you are a brilliant interviewer, so prepared with intelligent questions and well formed sentences. ( That probably sounds silly, but it seems rare to me on KZbin) Dr. Klapper, you share your vast wisdom and experience in such a clear, down to earth gentlemanly way. Thank you and please keep up the great work.

[@lakesidehomesteadwithdavea5757]

This is beautiful...keep spreading the word!!! Blessings to you both.

[@bokajon]

Oooh I love Klaper! Thanks so much!!

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

Finally, a no fuss, down to Earth bright articulate, unfettered clearly expressed doc setting the discussion straight

[@chloedenlinger3217]

This was a very informative and enjoyable to listen to conversation. I am quite fond of Klapper and his work. Thank you for such awesome content!

[@looduses5960]

Beautiful beautiful energy...enjoyable conversation...good to listen...lots of love and knowledge!!thank you💗👌

[@annag8431]

Amazing Dr.K! Rich. ... your book Finding Ultra was my starting point on my plant based journey, went twice to True North each time 21 days fast. Thank you for your work and I love your podcast!

[@abigailfahey4146]

Love Dr Klaper. Great interview Rich! Thank you!

[@char2304]

Love Dr Klaper ❤️ one of my favourites 😍 amazing soul

[@TheBadMoJoe]

Dr. Klaper for Surgeon General!!

[@FiberFairy22]

Absolutely epic talk and world-changing mindset and action from Dr. Klaper and Rich Roll both, honestly. Absolutely inspired, focused and fully motivated to take my next step in helping to spread the word and assist the doctor's mission!

[@mohanrgopal6097]

Michael Klaper was my inspiration when I initially switched to plant based diet

[@lf8238]

Great interview! Recent convert to WFPB vegan. Love Dr. Klaper! And your channel is great! Thank you so much! 🙏🌱🙂

[@mikigiusti1239]

You two are amazing! Thank you so much for this interview!

[@jaman5735]

no dairy, no meat, no soda since 6 weeks ago and my digestive problems and hemorrhoids are gone!!! its the food!!! God bless dr klaper, barnart, greger, and co..

[@elainebowen5234]

Brilliant man, love you for telling it as it is and for being proactive. Thank you for trying to educate all those who need it. 🦍🐅🙌🙏💫👏❤🌾🍀

[@paw2287]

Absolutely love Dr. Klaper!!

[@juryrecitalmay1359]

I relate to this speaker so much, he’s very calming…

[@wallyrbc]

What a fantastic video! I really enjoyed i- Dr. Klapper was an amazing guest and Rich did a fantastic job as host.

[@timhanser1943]

Tremendous man . Thanks for all you do for the animals .

[@nicolaybastos]

Such a beautiful man, I'm such a fan. Life goals.

[@hannahrl]

Dr. Klaper is just one of the BEST HUMAN BEINGS EVER. I have also learned some very random but surprising, insightful details from him that I find invaluable in my constant NerdQuest. Such an amazing guy.

[@BethShearon]

Thank you!

[@lisaquick1196]

Super inspiring conversation, guys!! Thank you so much!! :)

[@sistasunshinesmith8149]

Praying liberty healing & blessings for us all...Grace Mercy Forgiveness Love & Peace!

[@plantbasedstrength8590]

Love this. Thank you. Sending happy vibes

[@MindVersusMisery]

I love Dr Klaper... There... I just wanted to spread some love!

[@traveler65]

Great interview. Thanks!💕

[@injar88]

Everything I had been sharing in circles on Instagram, everything I stepped away from & tried to start with all the changes myself but how for doing so to get boycotted by the entertainment stages & ever further bullied by close ones to find no space to build all of what I could see from the troubles I faced to guide the young ones that I have the privilege and responsibility to teach - OH this only brought tears to my eyes. First we need to heal all the parents of this world, all the men & women from this world so they be able to see and hear a child voice her heart out & make changes instead of calling her “mental” “delusional” “does not respect elders”. I’d respect means following the same horrible things that landed them in rheumatoid arthritis driving them back & forth & tried to make the juices & still got called horrible things, tried to make peanut curds & cashew milks but to get forced to make the horrible foods instead & have to chose what the roof you live under chooses to do, it takes a lot of meditation to come to terms with how you aren’t able to do all you were capable of doing when you get sent this video as an example. And truly I bow down to such light in the form of humans that are swimming against a tsunami to help help help everyone not face what they faced & have to face the consequences of it to a point it gets scary to even exist in this delusional society that does every bit to demotivate you cuz you spoke up for why it was wrong to even feature in a TVC for the money to pay bills & rent in a broken system. A lot of changes one would want to make for all would get buried if not given a space to keep a bottle of self made plant based milk but be forced to have the dairy. I have have shared much on my journey from loving non veg to quitting to the difficulties of it and the benefits of it. All of that no longer exists it’s taken down. I just wanted to perform in the parks for free & help everyone with everything I can but stuck in this system where kids are having to deal with costume & makeup & junk food. And I myself have no option but for peace to just do what I can & let go. There must be places for people of all age groups that they can call home & continue with that health course or making the soups & juices without the pressure of having to have to prove why they need to do it. I shared a lot of my journey even on KZbin & it’s scary to be taken down & have close to no support in the adults that hear your intentions or actions. Really a pity a pity. This video was a ray of hope & also a good reminder why one must never chose to be an artist in a world that doesn’t value them but leaves no chance to drown their voice. Thank you for this both of you wonderful human beings thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jjooeegg1]

Good video . Doctor is a good man a true Doctor . Respect

[@leslieaharden6183]

My veterinarian always asks what are we feeding the dog and cat but from our medical doctors, I haven't heard that specific question,, "what do you eat?"

[@heathercampbell1722]

My equine veterinarian also asks what are you feeding your horse.

[@lordnelsonmc.billionberg9166]

Right?!

[@maryloulongenbaugh7069]

My son is a financial advisor with his elderly clients. He observed dementia in some clients and understood the connection with meat in his diet, and stopped eating meat.

[@Goodbyeeveryonehere]

They say dementia is just clogging of the arteries to the brain. Sciatica is also said to be the clogging of the arteries to the sciatic region also. I had sciatica and am plant-exclusive. 3 days after i went plant-exclusive i realised i no longer had sciatica or felt like i had been kicked all over from pain every morning when i woke up. Feel fantastic.

[@lisarussom5935]

Dr. Klaper never disappoints.

[@Crazydoglady.]

I love this man👍🥰

[@lauraplatt2204]

EXCELLENT INTERVIEW! I shared with my Plant Pure Group!

[@melisamorrison2081]

What a beautiful person 🙏🏼😊

[@lorenzafeitosa]

I love dr Michael Klaper👋👋👋👋🙏🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪💪

[@fernandoperezc.7036]

Dr Klaper, The Gandalf of plant-based eating!

[@loveandreamore]

Love the information

[@lilsunsprite]

I love Dr. Klaper!

[@PlantBasedPrimary]

More like this in 2022, please! 💚

[@lisengel2498]

Wonderfull Work 🙏 for your inspiring and informational Way of spreading this information freely to as many as possible - and hopefully it will spread into all levels of education from School to doctors Education 🎵🍀🎶💚🐸

[@EricFortin]

Loved the idea of government paying you to be healthy with tax deductions !

[@swisstrader]

Yes but if all patients went plant based then doctors and hospitals would be out of business! On a serious note, if I ever asked my family doctor what he thought abt a plant based diet he would look at me cross eyed. My son went with me for my last doctors appointment and he says “ Dad, you look like you’re in better shape than your doctor”! Cracked me up

[@allee3476]

NYC Entrepreneur That’s crazy! When I informed my doctor of my lifestyle change a couple of years ago, he was happy for me. But then, he belongs to Kaiser Permanente HMO which encourages plants based diet.

[@1990sodapop]

Oh really? Does being plant based protect you from a car accident....physical assault...or sports injury??? If you ever get in a car accident and end up bleeding out please dont go to the hospital

[@swissladydriver8980]

"Yes but if all patients went plant based then doctors and hospitals would be out of business!" Not really. There would definitely be less work for family practicioners and internists, but there would still be more than enough to do with all the accidents, Traumas, infections, genetic diseases, autoimmune disease, hematologic Problems, endocrinologic issues, opththalmologic Things, gynecologic stuff, pediatrics, Tumors/Cancer, allergies, etc. It's endless. Contrary, to what some People want you to believe, there's a lot more going on besides Diabetes and Hypertension/cardiovascular disease.

[@juliegriffin684]

Please do not ignore the midwest medical schools! PLEASE come to Mineapolis MN!

[@gabrielekennedy6123]

Wow .. Much more powerful than I expected..

[@daveschreiner413]

Yes! Spend a whole program on fasting.

[@HolisticHealthWithHarry]

Fastingis free!

[@ki5ngau]

old but gold.

[@kathleenbefittwell8179]

I am a Dietetics student at Rutgers and would love to have access to your visit Dr. Klaper. With everything that is going on, will you still present to Rutgers medical students, virtually perhaps? Is it possible that other interested Rutgers students gain access? Keep up the amazing and inspiring work, Dr. Klaper & Rich Roll 🙏

[@mitchcallander2608]

Just found a plant based doctor who understands the wholistic nature of health, not easy to come across!

[@reflectionsallibreenreview2175]

I love Dr. Klapper

[@user-uo5wy4eq1s]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and informative presentations. As a dentist I would like to “refine” the thoughts on chewing. As primates, old world apes and new world, we all have the same teeth. When young, our teeth have cusp-points and our chewing is mostly vertical. This is termed by D.M.Shaw: maximum shear. Good for chewing lettuce. When patient ask to chew lettuce , dentist look for a place to hide. As we age, our teeth wear flat and our chewing is more horizontal. Hence we become grinders. Harder to chew lettuce. Perhaps you remember the prisoner “Papillon”. When put on half rations, he chewed his food to a liquid, intuitively knew to maximize absorbing the nutrition. This was either maximum shear and or grinding.

[@bari1199]

Visit Binghamton !!!! My son is pre-med and he needs to hear you speak. Thank you for all you both do. VEGAN FOREVER

[@frankpeters3236]

Loved this Podcast - shooting straight. I am guessing the dislikes come from meat eaters 😳 I have been full vegetarian for 36 years and vegan for a couple of years. Gotta say trying to convert meat eaters to a plant based lifestyle is like trying to convert someone to stop smoking. We all have our own journey in life - your choice....

[@yl1487]

True. 36 years is pretty impressive. May I ask - what kinds of things would you have eaten prior to the last couple of years, and what you have been eating since? Supplementation ... ? Other life wisdom? Cheers.

[@omvilla7469]

TO DR. KLAPER: Great job, gives some hope to the medical world... but, Dr. KLAPER, we need to focus on the next generations!! OB and Pediatrics... please!!😶😶

[@devinmarks6709]

Dr.Klaper for president! 🇺🇸

[@Not_a_swift_Death4me]

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” -Hippocrates I wish everyone good health and luck on your vegan journey!!🌱💜