🔴The Truth about Cholesterol and Heart Disease - Dr Anthony Chaffee MD

[@kd6613]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:01:02 *🔄 The debate question: Dr. Anthony Chaffee explains that the debate was about whether our approach to cholesterol and heart disease needs to be rethought.* 00:01:46 *📜 Historical context: The 1977 USDA recommendations to eat less fat and cholesterol were based on studies funded by the sugar industry, not on sound science.* 00:02:01 *🚫 False premise: The belief that cholesterol is a marker or cause of heart disease is based on fraudulent research, making the entire premise incorrect.* 00:03:12 *🧾 Lack of evidence: Dr. Chaffee asserts that there is no high-level evidence showing a correlation between cholesterol and heart disease.* 00:03:41 *💸 Industry manipulation: The sugar industry paid Harvard professors to falsify data, making it seem like cholesterol was the cause of heart disease.* 00:05:16 *📊 Diet changes backfired: After the 1977 recommendations, heart disease rates tripled in the U.S., contradicting the idea that reducing cholesterol and fat improves heart health.* 00:07:07 *🧪 Framingham study misrepresentation: The American Heart Association misrepresented the results of a major study, falsely claiming that lower cholesterol reduces heart disease risk.* 00:09:00 *❌ Contradictory findings: Studies show that half of people with heart attacks had low LDL cholesterol, challenging the idea that lowering cholesterol reduces heart disease risk.* 00:10:06 *🛡️ Cholesterol as protective: Evidence suggests that higher cholesterol may actually be protective, reducing rates of infection and cancer.* 00:13:19 *⚖️ Impact of sugar and carbs: High blood sugar and fructose, rather than cholesterol, are the main drivers of heart disease due to their role in inflammation.* 00:15:10 *🧬 Polyunsaturated fats problem: Replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats may reduce cholesterol but increases heart disease risk.* 00:18:11 *📉 Study findings: Large studies post-2015 have shown no correlation or an inverse correlation between LDL cholesterol and heart disease.* 00:21:24 *🧪 Statin limitations: Long-term use of statins, intended to reduce cholesterol, only extends life expectancy by a few days, questioning their overall benefit.* 00:23:24 *💔 Omega-3s and heart health: Higher Omega-3 levels significantly reduce the risk of cardiac events and death, showing the importance of maintaining the right balance of fatty acids.* 00:24:06 *⚠️ Risks of replacing saturated fats: Replacing saturated fats with linoleic acid may reduce cholesterol but increases the risk of cardiac death.* 00:24:33 *🧠 Saturated fats protective: A 2020 meta-analysis found that saturated fats are not a cardiovascular risk and may even protect against stroke.* 00:25:42 *🚫 Statin inefficacy in the elderly: A study of 60,000 people over 65 found that statins provided little to no benefit and might even be harmful.* 00:26:09 *🩹 Statin side effects: Statins can cause muscle aches and potentially harm heart muscles due to the depletion of CoQ10, a vital nutrient for energy metabolism.* 00:27:07 *🔍 No LDL-heart disease link: A large literature review showed no or inverse association between LDL cholesterol and all-cause or cardiovascular mortality.* 00:28:29 *❌ Cholesterol hypothesis failure: The cholesterol hypothesis fails to meet the Bradford Hill criteria for causation, relying on misleading statistics and cherry-picked data.* 00:29:11 *🔄 Reconsidering cholesterol: Dr. Chaffee argues that cholesterol was never the real issue and that the focus should shift to reducing sugar and carbohydrates.* 00:30:55 *📈 Sugar's role in heart disease: The significant increase in heart disease over the past 40 years is linked to increased sugar and carbohydrate consumption.* 00:31:49 *🍽️ Species-appropriate diet: Dr. Chaffee emphasizes that a diet free of carbohydrates, sugar, and alcohol naturally leads to healthy cholesterol levels.* Made with HARPA AI

[@anthonychaffeemd]

@@kd6613 thank you very much!

[@RozaliaZirbo]

How about triglyceride?

[@JamesBond-zd5jx]

You can translate your triglyceride level with your insulin sensitivity. High triglycerides indicate insulin resistance. Ideally you want your triglyceride to HDL ratio to be 1.2 or less.

[@ari123621]

If i have ratio 1.26 is it good? ​@@JamesBond-zd5jx

[@garrynorth6199]

After 3 months on 90% carnivore, 5’10” tall, 84 kg, BP good, exercises regularly my 40 year old son was just told by his doctor that his cholesterol is 10 and dangerously high and to take statins immediately. All his other blood work was perfect. He is not going to take them but is worried now.

[@georgeyoung1810]

Been carnivore for a year. Recent lipid panel showed total cholesterol of 288, HDL 62, triglycerides 52. Dr said I was a candidate for a statin, I told her I’m a candidate for a new dr. 😂

[@anthonychaffeemd]

Haha, nice

[@tomwandersee73]

How far in was your first blood test. I’m about 3 months in an my triglycerides are 87 and hdl 53. Hoping for better

[@georgeyoung1810]

@@tomwandersee73 I was about a year in at that point. My tg were about 80 in the beginning and HDL was around 52.

[@anthonychaffeemd]

@@tomwandersee73 just use that test as a baseline and then check it again in 6 months to a year

[@ladyfritz8r]

my numbers are very similar after 6 months mostly carnivore

[@daddy032010]

My daughter is a RN and thinks I and my wife have lost our minds. Yet we've both lost over 60lbs each. We've been low carb since Sept 2019. We can't get anyone in our family to even watch any video we share. It's so sad to see how brainwashed people are to believe the lies doctors have been telling for years. Most doctors don't even know the truth about low carb and saturated fats. We have been migrating to carnivore more and more and feeling the positive effects. Thank you Dr. Chaffee. Keep up the great work you are doing!

[@jelizabethpetrie6656]

My daughter is married to a young general practitioner. I’ve been always a meat eater but realized cutting out all other carb crap was the secret. Doing strict since 2018. And sil still pushes ‘balance diet’ mantra. But says he wishes his blood tests results were as good as mine. He’s 32, Im 30 years older.

[@malzimus]

Dr. Ken Berry has a book called "Lies My Doctor Told Me", maybe you could leave a copy lying around 😉 and/or print outs from some of the detailed links Dr. Chaffee has so helpfully included in the description of this video! 👏

[@mariaespiritu9512]

May i ask what’s your blood pressure?

[@daddy032010]

@Maria Espiritu my BP is on average around 118/73. For instance, the last 4 BP readings were 114/76, 125/83, 119/74, and 115/59. This is an average of 118/73.

[@ff144k]

RNs are dumb as a brick when it comes to nutrition

[@canyonmannnn]

I'm a physician who treats diabetic and amputates limbs. I was an exercise addict and ate low fat fruits vegies all life. I became diabetic 15 years ago and I was an individual that should not have any illness. I decided to try keto. My labs all normalized and any trace of diabetes gone. I've been recommending this to patients for at least 10 years. Ive always checked labs and they always normalize. I'm 61 with normal labs. That statement out weighs any lab or research study on the planet.

[@anthonychaffeemd]

Absolutely. Thank you so much for sharing doc! I'm really glad that you were able to change and influence many people's lives for the better!

[@rwiegele9430]

I recently had my lab and my cholesterol was 310,Ldl 210,Triglycerides 77,Hdl 88 am 62yr 22:31 are they ok?

[@PardieDiem]

@@rwiegele9430 Well, cholesterol might not be the cause of heart disease, but I'm leaning towards it being an indicator that you will have heart disease. 3 months before my heart attack and stent, cholesterol 318, triglycerides 48, hdl 106, ldl calculated 202. AC1 6.0. I'm just trying to figure it all out with so many opposing views. If you have thyroid disease, I'm learning that that alone can push your numbers up and thats just through my own experience. Good luck!

[@forebackd]

@ILoveTrees700 what did your diet consist of before your heart attack?

[@PardieDiem]

@@forebackd It wasn't as bad as the Sad diet, but to be honest it wasn't much better apparently. Once a week restaurant food, fried foods and probably too much sugar in the form of desserts. I never drank sodas. I really believe my hypothyroidism was also a contributing factor of the high cholesterol. I've never been overweight, always exercised and kept busy. I think stress also played a role.

[@joanie2shoes]

My doctor is very annoyed with me for going carnivore and refusing to try statins ever again! I tried 3 brands at his behest before I found the keto/ketovore/now nearly zero carb way 18 months ago. And since then I've gotten off my diabetic meds, halved my blood pressure meds, am fixing the fatty liver and the insulin resistance, and working to reverse damage to muscles, joints, and connective tissues. I'm 71 now, and perhaps I will make it to 120 after all! Love your videos, Dr. Chaffee!

[@firnameweren5311]

Good job. And your doctor sounds horrible if they are upset that you took control of your health and got better naturally without pills.

[@WeeHgt]

I wish I were a doctor and could convince my parents to switch to carnivore. I’m 37. My mom actually turned vegetarian at 70 years old.

[@joanie2shoes]

@@WeeHgt I wish I had had the information about eating a proper human diet, as Dr. Berry termed it when I was 37! I did do a vegetarian (not vegan) diet in my fifties, but though there we some gains for weight and a slightening of diabetic markers, it never got me the real health gains that I've gotten from carnivore. I'm off all diabetic meds, lost way more weight, dropped my triglycerides significantly, and so many more things. Tell your parents about me. Maybe you can also find videos of other seniors who gained from eating keto, ketovore, carnivore to show your parents. Best of luck!

[@commonsense246]

Congrats sister, I am also 72 yrs young and working to reverse all the same crap! My Doc was amazed at my A1C results after 3 months but still tried to convince me to take Statins to "Strengthen" my vascular system. I told her she was wasting her breath. You go girl!

[@joanie2shoes]

Thank you! Best of luck with your journey! @@commonsense246

[@Christina-sj2fn]

"The problem is they did listen to doctors and stopped eating meat and fat." 😆😆 While I'm listening to a doctor!🤣 I gave up on doctors and the medical system a long time ago. Doctors like you, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Shawn Baker have restored my faith, atleast in y'all. 😉

[@anthonychaffeemd]

Well thank you, I'm glad I can help in some way. There are very good doctors out there, but most are very pedantic and only do what the official recommendations are, which doesn't make them correct

[@morganspencer9868]

Those "people" that lied and paid the professors to release that fake information should be tried for crimes against humanity. They ruined so many lives.

[@suem5987]

But they won't be

[@dogphlap6749]

Why would politicians go after big pharma when they are oh so happy to take contributions from them ? Likewise the media, the truth isn't buying advertising space from them but the pharmaceutical companies are on a massive scale.

[@rumproast5159]

Mary of these frauds are dead but their lies are continuing to rake in the $$$$.

[@anthonychaffeemd]

I completely agree

[@myrnaleon8464]

So it is SUGAR again ! 😮

[@thewedo752]

After listening to this I strictly started the carnivore diet. Currently, I am one week into it today. I have already noticed that I am no longer bloating, and I have leaned up. I have lost 8 lbs already. I have become more energetic, I have way less pain (inflammation), and I am just not as hungry, I tend to stay more satisfied longer. I will throw out there something that I am assuming everyone who starts this diet should be aware of...withdrawals! The worst I have ever experienced. I already knew sugar was bad but dang! For about 5 days I had the worst withdrawals from sugars! I made it through however, it was no picnic. You can't believe how addictive that stuff is until you stop ingesting it. Stunning really. Thanks for all of your time, knowledge, efforts, and facts! Keep up the great work Doc!

[@anthonychaffeemd]

That's awesome, I'm glad to hear it! Yeah people don't realize just how bad of a drug sugar is, but it is actually a drug by the strictest medical definitions. Well done getting through withdrawals, and I'm glad that you're doing so well! You are just getting into the best part of this where you're going to feel better than you ever have in your life, and your body will just start transforming for the better. Enjoy it!

[@YourLifeRedefined]

You’re lucky. Most people, me included got some pretty serious detox symptoms which is great but scares most people away thinking it’s bad for them. Stick with it and you’ll be thriving beyond belief. Keep up the good work.

[@stephengillihan7568]

Ya. Sugar is THE gateway drug. Poison!!!!

[@stephengillihan7568]

Whats interesting is, in 2003 I followed Atkins. Lost 60 pound in 4 months. Was 230 to 170. Have only gone over 200 1 time. Currently I started the CARNIVORE and was surprised. Except for beer I had no no cravings for sugar as I realize sugar is poison and the gateway drug.

[@commonsense246]

@@stephengillihan7568 and others: I never had a problem with any of that stuff thank goodness! But I was already not a fast food eater nor ate a ton of sugar, but I WAS addicted to it. I was more a grain/legume eater! And loved fruit. I have also found I am hardly hungry at all. After eating my 2 egg/bacon omelet mid morning, I am satiated until late afternoon at least, sometimes it is a challenge to get the food down!!!!!! OMAD is easily achievable now. Meat....soooooooo satisfying!

[@Listenwell-wq8pn]

My son got a vaccine injury and can’t walk. I’ve started the carnivore diet in him and I already see a slight change in his behavior. Thank you. I think he’ll recover. God first !

[@germanmeza-n4l]

To help him out a little bit more you can do a heavy metal detox which will help remove the heavy metals in the vaccines should help him recover a little quicker

[@debbieleiweke6996]

God Bless you and your son! I will definitely be praying for your family! I'm carnivore 5 years and completely healed from a stroke! There's hope 🙏 keep up the good work Mama 👏

[@tamaraegan680]

Please go to the flccc.Alliance. They have a treatment plan for the vaccine injured and those with long covid

[@paulhailey2537]

You're on the Right Path 🙏

[@germanmeza-n4l]

Zeolite works great for heavy metal detox

[@Obligate.Carnivore]

This kind of information makes me so angry! My life could’ve been better if I had known this long ago! My father was a doctor and my mother was a nurse. Have 6 brothers and four sisters and most are in the medical profession. Surgeons and nurses! I have been sick for so long! Thank you Dr. Chaffee! I am on a proper human diet now and trying to fix myself, it’s working slowly, but it’s working!

[@anthonychaffeemd]

I feel the same way! My parents wanted the best for us and raised us in a very low fat household, but thankfully no sugar or process garbage. I'm glad that you are getting better!

[@azaleasun]

Cholesterol is not the enemy, sugar is the true enemy. Thanks for this eyeopening video, Dr.!

[@Kricket2020]

I can’t get off the sugar. It’s so hard

[@violinbite]

Take healthy sugar source. Goes with high fibre. - Guava. High antioxidants fruits like berries. ​@Kricket2020

[@braneenie]

@@Kricket2020 I've struggled for over a year and I understand completely. I cannot just cut things off all-at-once ... and so I am down to hardly any sugar at all now. Don't have to look at it as an all or nothing deal from the get-go. Take it slowly if you must. All I can say is it does get better over time ... but it does take time, so be patient. It was the same thing with veggies and fruits .... and now I do not even crave them at all. Maybe an ocassional radiish ... : )

[@pinknylon1121]

@@Kricket2020 do you live in the US? It's easy everywhere else.

[@Kricket2020]

@@pinknylon1121 yes I am in the US. I have tried but am a failure.

[@lindaa2437]

I'm a disabled type2 diabetic in my 60's with a weight problem. I had given up the 'white stuff' (pizza, pasta, rice, bread, potatoes) years ago. Yet my diabetes and weight got progressively worse. Beginning of 2022 I started ketogenic diet. Didn't lose much weight so I went ketovore & stopped most vegetables and fruit. Have lost over 70lbs & no longer take insulin. I did not take statins because of the terrible muscle pain they caused. Most recent labs were all improved. My dr said 'you are healing yourself' PS I did not ask my dr's permission to start my ketovore way of eating, I just did it.

[@anthonychaffeemd]

That's amazing! I'm so glad to hear that you were doing better. Please keep it up and keep getting better!

[@lindaa2437]

@anthonychaffeemd Update: Thank you. I'm down 85lbs, off insulin and no longer take asthma medication. Thank you for your kindness

[@sarahbatsford4791]

Congratulations❤

[@lindaa2437]

@sarahbatsford4791 thank you! Update: Now down 85lbs.

[@21stChamber]

Hi Linda, new update?

[@andrewsheppard2404]

Spent the last 8 years researching heart disease and cholesterol as clinical lead for a chronic disease company (RediCare Control) and this is - by far - the best 30 minute summary of cholesterols role (lack thereof) in heart disease. Superb job man. Love to have you on our podcast some time. Keep up the great work Anthony.

[@Lisajen-h5u]

I am from Australia and my GP told me I had dangerously high cholesterol scores and it was crucial for me to be on statins. Being aware of the side effects, I told her I would think about it. As far as she is concerned 3 years later I am still thinking as I have not been back to her and have no intention of doing so.

[@heidihovan1331]

I’ve been doing Carnivore for two months after stalling out on keto. I was finding I was still having blood sugar issues on keto. After two months the change is noticeable! I’m not doing this for weight, but I have noticed I’m developing a six pack, and as a mom of two, I’m loving it! They just tell you that’s not possible because you’re a woman! Well, I don’t have a gym membership and I’m still seeing it. I’m sure that’s all the protein. My bones feel stronger, my colon is fine (even better than I anticipated), I’ve gained muscle but lost weight, I sleep better, my moods are more stable... I am working on a naturopathic doctoral degree and now I want my focus to be the Carnivore Diet. I think everyone should try it for 30 days. I will not go back!

[@anthonychaffeemd]

That's awesome, very well done! And you should! We need more and more people like yourself to join in and become knowledgeable voices to help promote a carnivore eat of eating

[@heidihovan1331]

@@anthonychaffeemd thank you!

[@paulhailey2537]

With a Carnivore Diet you don't have to Think too much about Carbs , Sugar or even Calories that Much

[@Grandma7T7]

I sure would love for someone knowledgable about the Carnivore Diet to speak in some of the over 55 communities, it may save many lives. Especially in Florida Just a thought.

[@funshine817]

I did it for 2 weeks and lost 10 pounds, but it was beyond horrible, for me, to only eat meat. My body completely rejected the idea of only ever eating meat. Anyone who can eat this way...incredible! My diet is whatever I want, but no overeating, low sugar, and only water, to drink. I mostly eat some dairy, apples, a few veggies, zero greens lol, lots of eggs, chicken, brown rice, potatoes, dark chocolate is my only treat, and the occasional indulgence of spaggetti/mac n cheese. A few other things, but I mostly try to keep it simple. I am 60 years old and in perfect health. What one eats is very personal, and if it works...great!

[@groundhoglife]

My dad lived until he was 93 he ate full fat foods all his life and swore by cooking using only beef dripping. He ate red meat almost every day. My mother is still alive and she too is 93 and has always eaten meat butter and high fats, both of them always kept their weight normal. I remember my dad telling me years ago to ditch all the so called healthy low fat foods and that’s what I did.

[@pinknylon1121]

My uncle died of a heart attack in his forties, my grandmother in her 50s. My dad suffered a stroke. This was before people were routinely tested for high cholesterol. I was found to have genetically high cholesterol and statins are a life saver for me.

[@CarlaGarner-lp5lj]

​@@pinknylon1121 they are ok for some but everyone can't take them, 😢 people has to do what's best for them ,Glad you can take them 😊 just be careful cause it can be a bad pill😢

[@pinknylon1121]

@@CarlaGarner-lp5lj yes they can be bad, but not as bad as leaving a dangerous condition untreated. I do think they are over prescribed for many people who don't really need them, but my point was that some of us, particularly people with FH, they are absolutely necessary.

[@CarlaGarner-lp5lj]

@@pinknylon1121 that's true, but I wish everyone could take the medicine, I pray for all that cannot take medicine because of all the side effects, cause they need help,

[@TravisBiggie]

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[@richardle899]

It's a relief. My cholesterol is always very high; my doctor keeps warning me about its dangerous for not taking his prescribed statin medication. Thank you very much.

[@aliceroberts7437]

I am a pathologist and agree with you 100%

[@Chele-nm4qx]

I needed to hear this! My mother died at the age of 53- 28 years ago. My whole family blamed her cholesterol & is convinced she had a heart attack. I know her triglycerides were thru the roof as she ate crap & was a huge yo-yo dieter. I have 3 sisters that are all over weight & are on some medication. I'm the only one that is not on a medication, stays active & tries to eat healthy. I stared Carnivore in October & at Thanksgiving they all threw a fit as I was only eating turkey & ham. I have always had plenty of energy & I lift weights 4 times a week but they want to see my bloodwork when it's been 6 months as they all wonder if I will die before then. UGH!!!! This video just re-enforces me on this journey but if I die before one of them- even via car accident- I'm going to be pissed!!! LOL LOL ❤ your videos!!!!

[@anthonychaffeemd]

Thank you so much Michelle! And keto doing what you're doing and hopefully they will eventually realize they've been lied to, and what you're doing is actually what is healthy

[@hanswurscht6625]

Yeah this is nuts. It must be right because people with the right credentials are saying its right. Then why are you fat and sick? Well... There is no point in arguing about it. People are not rational, they believe what they want to believe. All you can do is lead by example. Though its harder to do than to say. I get in arguments over this as well. All you can do is shrugg your shoulders and move on.

[@SMFD23]

@@anthonychaffeemd LDL is not Cholesterol. Cholesterol exists only in one form.

[@revealanation7778]

Michele please let us know your bloodwork numbers

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

My nana died at 56. Cigarettes and a low fat diet caused it.

[@VeiledProphets]

These mini-lectures that you do are among the most educational and valuable things on KZbin. Thank you and please keep doing them!

[@anders1475]

My mother always told me that fat burns fat, I did not belive her at the time but now I know better. Greetings from Sweden.

[@pamelamechling8647]

You have an unusual mother! Excellent.

[@Sockdarner007]

Emergency injury/ trauma treatment is the only field of medicine I would trust anymore. The GP’s can rack off. I never go, ever.

[@sarahbatsford4791]

Exactly, they are driven by big pharma dollars plus ignorance❤

[@howardstewart2549]

The U.S. used to be # 1 rated in the world, for chronic health care. Now, as far as industrialized nations, the U.S. is rated last! The U.S. is still rated #1, (I may be wrong)with respect to “emergency care” services, in the world, but this is sure to change. Apparently, rural, regional hospitals are facing funding/financial problems, across the nation. Many hospitals are being forced to close their doors, as a result of the illegal immigration overburdening such facilities. This is part of the bipartisan NWO “replacement theory” agenda/strategy implemented to usurp our country.

[@marina2mar]

After watching your videos I've started the zero carb, full carnivore diet. I've had some ongoing problems with health but my main reason is that my gran grandmother and her daughter and her daughter (which was my mother) all had and died from breast cancer and whole my life I'm trying to exercise and eat healthy. So the problem with my health started with the job that I currently work (which is highly physically heavy and demanding) where my colleges constantly was trying to convince me that eating a lot of meat is bad for me, even though i was raised eating a lot of meat and was always very lean and strong as child, but now living with my husband and being long hours with my colleagues stared to eat less and less protein thinking that "maybe" is not that good and I gained 33 pounds in few years and a lot of health issues. Now only one month in carnivore I drop down 17.6 pounds and feeling almost back to my old self. Thank you for sharing the knowledge! 🙏🏻

[@anthonychaffeemd]

That's fantastic, I'm so happy for you! And you're very welcome, I'm so glad it's helped!

[@josephwanjiku6853]

Ivermectin will get rid of breast cancer. Parasites are responsible for cancer.

[@atomic_poppy]

Have you been able to sustain it?

[@marina2mar]

@@atomic_poppy I'm still carnivore, haven't eaten any carbs since started and constantly having improvement in things I even didn't noticed before... I really recommend it

[@101wazza]

You reiterated that the reason plaque builds up in the arteries is because of the damage in the arterial walls. Something I've been telling my extended family since my dad had heart attack markers diagnosed in 2013. I love how you give us all a history lesson while providing the truth. Thank you very much for all your efforts !!

[@ThePrimal.Podcast]

Brilliant review Dr Chaffee! Thank you for quoting the endless studies proving the theory that cholesterol is protective and needed for a proper functioning body. ☺️

[@GregNoblin]

I've been keto / carnivore for nearly a decade. I've just recently switched to strict carnivore. I had some issues happening so I got some blood work done on my own, everything perfect, except my cholesterol. My cholesterol has been in the 250s-380s for a long time as well with an LDLc HDL ratio always in the 8-12 range. People always told me my heart was going to "explode" if I didn't lower my cholesterol. I set up an appointment to get a coronary calcium score. The doctor almost refused and immediately wanted to put me on statins. I asked why would I need to be on statins to lower my cholesterol if the high cholesterol wasn't causing any damage? He said that doesn't happen and I needed the statins. I insisted that since my cholesterol has been high for a long time, I needed to know how much blockage there was before getting on statins. I had a hunch it was low. So he orders the CT and I go get it done. I understand I'm an N=1 and this is anecdotal, but my calcium score was zero in every area. I have zero blockage or build up. There's not even begun to be any blockage or build up. I'm in the top 5% of men my age (45) meaning 95% of men my age have a higher calcium score > more blockage.

[@firnameweren5311]

I hope you threw that in your doctors face and demanded that he explain why your score was so good if high cholesterol is bad for the arteries and heart. 😂

[@GregNoblin]

@@firnameweren5311 He called with the results and sounded so dejected that the patient was right and he was wrong. Based on the score he had to admit that the high cholesterol wasn't causing any blockage and a statin wasn't necessary.

[@firnameweren5311]

@@GregNoblin I bet that call felt amazing for you! 😁

[@peace-a]

Awesome! I'm hoping to get a CAC test in about 2 weeks for the first time 🤞🏻

[@cassandrasmom]

Awesome! Doctors do NOT know it all.

[@ShingInAction]

I went to see my cardiologist yesterday and got a blood test and he said my TOT CHOL and LDL were higher than Sept's blood test after I started a carnivore diet in January and he wants to put me on statin. My TOT CHOL IN SEPT WAS 215 VS. FEB'S 233; MY LDL WERE 166 VS. FEB'S 184., HDL = 44., TRIG = 91 My doctor said there are tons of studies that statins are good for you. I told him I rather not take it because I saw what statin did to my mother.

[@Mutombe]

What statins did to your mother?

[@16Elless]

I’ve heard this cholesterol message so often now but it never fails to amaze me that doctors are still pushing statins on so many people. I was put on statins 4 years ago but couldn’t tolerate them so came off them after 6 months, despite my GP trying to put me on another type. Now with all I’ve learnt from Dr Aseem Malhotra (consultant cardiologist in UK) & others, I would never go near them again & as I’m now 64 I know that higher LDL is actually protective. I no longer eat “low fat” anything, have massively reduced processed food, never touch seed oils, do intermittent fasting and have dropped over a stone, so am no longer overweight. Big Food & Big Pharma aren’t interested in healthy populations as there’s no money in good health but something needs to change as healthcare systems around the world are buckling under the strain of largely preventable diseases.

[@gregharald1072]

Hi 👋

[@danielcohen24]

agree 100%

[@jacquip644]

BRAVO!!

[@toekneeroni]

Dr. Chaffee I have been enjoying your videos so much. I have been doing carnivore since October 2021. I no longer need thyroid medication and labs are really good. Less brain fog but still have some healing to do there. Insulin resistance greatly improved but still have some healing to do there. I have lost 45 lb so far with ease. I am in my 50s, post menopausal, and thyroid issues so I'm really impressed with my metabolic improvements and the weight loss not being difficult. Reactive hypoglycemia has gone away. Rosacea has improved a lot. Hair doesn't fall out a lot anymore. I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you shared in some of your other videos about herbs and spices causing depression. I've had severe depression my entire life even as a child and I've had significant improvements there too. I am not completely healed but am experiencing a lot of improvements in my mental health and physical health. After reaching a point of hopelessness I am finally hopeful. I am working on getting ride of that last 5 % to heal the rest of the way and feel amazing instead of just better. Thank you thank you thank you so much for what you are doing. Look forward to your videos. Praying for God's protection over you and the good work you are doing here to help us all have better health 🙏

[@joolds-ruppel1846]

Remember it’s a journey and not a race that advice was as much for me as you 😉 I want my healing to go quickly but We all heal differently. you are doing amazing!!

[@lisanicole2234]

You are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your testimony. I need to get back to carnivore!

[@anthonychaffeemd]

Thank you so much Toni, that reality means a lot for me to hear. I'm so glad that you have been improving so much as a result of your diet changes, and it's something that you will continue to see as you go along with it, especially when going pure meat and water. You're doing an amazing job, and I'm really happy for you :)

[@sophiazukowski7518]

If you were taking meds for thyroid obviously the numbers of tsh were normal. So what made you decide to stop the meds?

[@helenhill9482]

My doctors and practice nurse were annoyed with me for changing my diet to zero carbs a couple of years ago, stating that I should stop what I was doing as it was dangerous. They were blind to the fact that that was exactly how I lost 98 lb in weight (severely obese to ideal BMI) and reversed T2D, NAFLD and hypertension!!! My nurse tried to make me have a statin again because my “cholesterol” (cholesterol-carrying lipoproteins) levels were “too high”. I refused as I know the standard thinking on the subject is all completely backwards on downright wrong. I can no longer trust anything my doctor tells me and have to do my own research before I decide whether or not to accept their advice.

[@AM-pf5bo]

I am on carnivore. My blood work shows : Total cholesterol: 392. Triglycerides :39. HDL :88 My doctor said it's a dangerous condition, but I believe it's a good numbers.

[@swingeasyguy]

remember Jonestown? That's you!

[@Timothymcgregor234]

392 IS FUCKING CRAZY PLEASE GET HELP SIR UR GONNA HAVE A HEART ATTACK

[@Debbie-rp1pi]

Your numbers are perfect 👍👍

[@somethingelse9535]

@@swingeasyguy I think you are the mayor of jonestown.

[@IkennaOpara-y6g]

You will probably live upto 100

[@alleyratAnderson]

Yep that's what I did, I listened to the government, I was thin 33 years ago, and began a low fat high carb diet, I went from 145 to 209. Last year I started eating high fat low carb, no sugar diet, and I have lost 60 pounds without adding exercise.

[@cbagot]

Did the same thing years ago listening to the experts. Low carb keto and carnivore are the only way to fix.

[@worldcitizen9202]

I EAT A BALANCED DIET AND AM HEALTHY ....

[@floydhopson3283]

I developed Crohns in my early 40,s. Went on men's for it, in my mid 50,s, I had very high blood pressure. I then found Keto, lost 40ish pounds. Been mostly Carnivor for 8 months now. No polyps in the past 5 years, no pain from Crohns. All good, EXCEPT my wife will not listen, she is a sugar beast. I think her resistance is because she is thin and sugar did not make her fat. I do wish her the best but I am afraid for her. Great info Dr.

[@canadianloon6433]

Fully agree Whos to blame??? Most Doctors not all? My vote is yes Thank you for being Honest

[@kandismueller7716]

Thank you! This should be required listening for everyone; wish I could make it so.

[@noahniang5573]

You are providing valuable information. Keep on the course!

[@Pheanixs]

Excellent information! I am 70 years old and my blood test came back perfect except my cholesterol is high. I eat fish and eggs, haven't eaten meat since I was 17 years old. I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't eat sugar or complex carbohydrates. I am a holistic nutritionist so I am very careful with my diet. I have always been into some kind of fitness and now I do at least five yoga classes a week with some strengthening exercises. Everything in my blood test came back excellent yet my Doctor wants to speak to me because my cholesterol is quite high. I feel in my heart to just not concern myself with this number. Thanks so much for your excellent video and information.

[@mlekas8593]

Amazing data thank you so much!! At 68 I was told LDL high and Dr was all worried for me. I’ve been keto for years but cheated occasionally with desserts and ate berries. After watching your wonderful videos I’m not worried at all about LDL levels. I am on carnivore second week and keep watching you daily for more information. Thank you taking the time to document this information. I’m sending it to friends and family and this week three more went on carnivore. Truth is powerful.

[@AnneMB955]

Hi, I’m also 68 with high LDL. Just found out today. Doc wants me on statins but I want definitive proof that I can show her that I don’t need those meds. Carnivore for 6 months.

[@jerig8527]

Thank you! I appreciate your information. I have studied extensively about my Cholesterol and had identified some of what I discovered that my cholesterol is not as bad as what all has been presented, I am very healthy, no other issues, I eat healthy, low dairy, very little processed foods/never fast foods. I have had my blood test done and really could not identify why I have any issues all other areas are good numbers. After your video, I am realizing I am a super healthy 65 year old women that loves working out and swims three times a week. Happy Health! Looking forward to your videos!

[@lisanicole2234]

Thank you for taking the time and energy to share your research and medical opinion, Dr. Chaffee. Great information! My cholesterol is the only item my doctor is “concerned” about. I have not been concerned and this video only strengthens my opinion. My doc was blown away (in a good way) by all of my other levels, despite me being meat-based Ketovore. 😉 I know deep down, getting back to Carnivore is the only way to feel and be my best. Damn food nostalgia. I will get back to it. 💪🏼 Thanks again. You are helping so many people.

[@anthonychaffeemd]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that. And I'm glad that you're doing so well! That's always great to hear

[@kyleneal413]

Exact same here! 61 years old with “perfect”numbers except for cholesterol- each time I am urged to start statins. I did the calcium cholesterol scan and got a perfect 0 score and still urged to control my cholesterol.

[@johnnycastaneda2371]

@@kyleneal413 awesome. This test really illustrates the bad that goes under the hood right?

[@Eddie-bu6uu]

​@anthonychaffeemd my cholesterol was 295, and the cardiologist said I have FH and put me on a statin medication. I am 70 years old and was never on any prescribed medication. How does your research relate to FH. I'm not happy about taking the statins. Any advice?

[@JT_Noah]

I feel like I’ve gone down the rabbit hole. I started carnivore nonchalantly, in Jan of this year at the recommendation of a few family members. Almost immediately, I started gaining weight…. So I began researching. Reading, watching, listening….. to everything, trying to figure out why I wasn’t losing! As a result, the more I learned, the more strict my diet became. I started initially, thinking it would be nice to lose a few lbs … and I didn’t have much to lose! But now, I’m 13lbs heavier (which I don’t love, I’ll be honest), but I literally couldn’t care less. The health benefits of the carnivore lifestyle is astonishing! I’ve been 100% BBBE and salt for 3 weeks now and I can confidently say that I will NEVER eat plants again. Thank you, Dr Chaffee, for dedicating your life to teaching the public about this WOE and exposing the lies. People have been robbed of their health for someone else’s monetary gain and It’s beyond awful.

[@jm_1214]

I'm very surprised you gained weight.

[@jm_1214]

It is disgraceful

[@gnor864]

I saw a video that said that one of the side affects of statins cause anxiety and depression. It happened to me but never made the connection till I saw that video. I went off the medication for a year and felt great but when I started taking it again my anxiety returned. Have been off for several month and on a keto diet. Was glad to hear you say it.

[@Kole-qp5ib]

Respect you, Doc. I've gone carnivore for over 1 year now arthritis gone, psoriasis gone, I could go on, but I just wanted to say thanks. I love you... and all the people you help that have ears that hear. Oh, yeah, high blood pressure is regulated. I'm 50, looking like 30. Bless you brother!

[@reasoningtruth]

Thank you, Dr. Chaffee, for taking your valuable time to explain so well how we can live longer, healthier and pain free. You are worth your very healthy weight in gold to every one of us!!! I've been on the keto diet for quite some time, but my heath gains stalled, then I found your videos and the stall is far behind me, and I'm just starting out! It's only been a month and the differences are tremendous! Thank you, thank you thank you!!! Perfect video!!! I'm passing this one around to every one of my friends!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@stephengillihan7568]

Your friends will think you are insane.

[@reasoningtruth]

@@stephengillihan7568 You're right. Reminds me of a song that goes, "Isn't it a pity, now isn't it a shame". But I'm not the type that says, "I told you so" so I will lead by example! That's the very best teacher, anyway.

[@denisewittman975]

This was very clear. I can never hear enough of the actual evidence.

[@tjan3938]

I reversed endometriosis, migraines, allergies and excema by being carnivore. Been carnivore for 6 years. I love it. I have so much energy it is hard to burn off.

[@tjan3938]

I just hit middle age I feel like I am in my 20's. Carnivore is amazing. I wearing clothes from the early 90's when I was a fitness model. I could not be happier with my health. I take no medications

[@tjan3938]

@Bladerunner2043 I eat 2 to 2 1/2 pounds daily. If it is a rest day I might eat 1 1/2 pounds. It depends how hungry I am.

[@tjan3938]

@Bladerunner2043 grass fed rib eyes, grass fed sirloin, grass fed ground beef, organic humainly raised pork chops, no sugar organic bacon and grass fed sausage

[@tjan3938]

@Bladerunner2043 2 to 3 meals per day

[@tjan3938]

@Bladerunner2043 I take no supplements. I have no nutritional deficiencies

[@misterbaleize]

What a delightful presentation - nothing new here for me except a wonderful affirmation provided by a positive intellectual who, clearly, knows "a thing or two"; thank you.

[@Amy-nn6qe]

Dr. Chaffee you look amazing! You look strong, youthful, and radiant with energy. This is what we want! I am so glad to find your KZbin Channel! I am always a heavy meat eater, with plant food as side dish. I was always concerned with my meat heavy diet, thinking it is not healthy based on what we heard so far. I even tried plant based diet briefly and my body did not like it. Now, after watching all your videos, I feel so liberated! I am always healthy, strong, and people think I look younger than my age. My diet has been working for me, now it is also proved by you and a lot of healthy carnivores out there. I think other than avoiding sugar and processed food, people should be open minded and just listen to our body, eat what make us feel good. Everyone is different, we shouldn’t be boxed into just one diet. I believe some people will thrive on plant based diet, but there are also people who would do better on meat, probably most of us! Keep up the good work and I hope more people will find your Chanel!

[@gregharald1072]

Hello

[@BarbaraBarela-h6f]

That was great info ! Thank you so much ! I was on statins and was horrible side effects ! I’m so glad I watched this ! God Bless

[@megmcinnis1922]

Question on ApoB. Firstly, I so appreciate the work you do. I believe it is so important for us all to become more educated and self managed in our own healthcare. Because my LDL went from 167 to 278, I dug deeper. Result is ApoB is high at 152. What is role of high ApopB in light of all other acceptable numbers? 12 months Keto, 5 months Carnivore. Triglycerides from 130 to 77, HDL from 66 to 71, insulin from 9.6 to 3.5. A1C 5.4, CRP 2.57. I have lost 80#.

[@Holy.Moly.Coley.]

You are one of the few good doctors left. Thank you so much.

[@Robert-di3kv]

Cutting out alcohol has been a life changer in so many ways. I am glad you mention it. I am amazed how many doctors never even mention alcohol or suggest one stop drinking. Depression, anxiety, inflammation, blood sugar, etc are usually a alcohol problem. I encourage everyone to stop drinking for one month and see for yourself. If you are a regular drinker you are in for rude awakening about alcohol’s negative effects on just about everything in your life.

[@davidconroy1340]

As of yesterday I've been starting my research on the carnivore diet. It's a win-win! Write the book, Doc and I'll buy it! Appreciate honesty.

[@davidjackson4112]

Wish more doctors would speak the truth. What turned my life around when I read Nina Teicholz “ The Big Fat Surprise.” I’m so glad I found you Dr. Chaffee. I’ve lost 70 pounds of weight since I’ve went carnivore.

[@jelizabethpetrie6656]

Excellent book!

[@swingeasyguy]

Doctors are too busy saving lives, not writing books, making money off youtube, going on TV shows.

[@stephanszwajcar2287]

For people who follow Ken Berry, Paul Mason etc. as I do, not much new stuff, but I was watching the whole video anyway, because you're such a great guy, and honestly speaking I wish I was like you, looks, intelligence, determination etc. 🙂

[@tomschmitt8561]

Saw the short b4 I saw this, so I have since found your source….Incidentally after 5+ years of keto + OMAD the only thing I’ve been devouring for the past 3.5 weeks is meat, eggs, salt, water and any content that you put out! Thank you so much for all the work that you do and I really appreciate your mission to put the allopathic chronic symptom treating doctors out of work. I was feeling damn good with my keto + IF protocol but I’ve experienced euphoria on carnivore. Last month I completed my 62 trip around the sun and I’ve never felt better! Thanks Doc!!

[@Flowerbomb90]

I believe you Last year, my doctor said my A1C was 7.5 - I have T2D, fatty liver & gallstones. I don’t understand how since my diet was textbook healthy. I was prescribed Metformin but I refused. I went Carnivore & my A1C went 5.3 in 4 months, then 5.4 again 3 months after that. Then doctor said cholesterol too high (but triglycerides, etc were perfect), MUST take statin immediately and stop eating meat and add good carbs. I tried the advice (except the meds) and in a few weeks, my blood glucose went to pre diabetic range again. Seems to me, high cholesterol isn’t bad as they say. I’m going back to Carnivore.

[@sannamuh985]

Flowerbomb90 Hope you’re feeling better! What was your diet like when you ended up with fatty liver and gallstones?

[@Flowerbomb90]

@@sannamuh985 Thanks. I ate what was deemed “healthy” and not the Standard American Diet - tons of fresh fruits, fruit and vegetable juices, vegetables, rice, milk, potatoes, whole wheat bread, very little red meat, fish & grapeseed oil for cooking. I do have a very big appetite but I eat mostly real food. I even did a juice fast, fruit feast and vegetables only for some weeks. It was a big shock to me to be diabetic. Turns out that these carbohydrates whether real food or not turn to sugar. Natural sugar in fruits is still sugar - not good! Now I know better. I’m pretty sure the Carnivore diet will again fix my health. You know, when I went back to the doctor after 4 months and my A1C became normal (due to Carnivore), she didn’t even bother to test again for fatty liver and gallstones. Basically saying, you don’t have them anymore.

[@coffeemachtspass]

Your doctor is worried about your heart (because LDL is ASSOCIATED with cardiovascular disease), but he’s perfectly happy to keep you diabetic (which in some studies is between six and twelvefold higher incidence of heart disease). Talk about throwing the baby out with the bath water.

[@anthonychaffeemd]

@@Flowerbomb90 Cholesterol is definitely not the main concern, especially if you're eating Carnivore. It's so strange to me to see doctors pushing diet and lifestyle that make their patients worse without seeing that this means the recommendations are wrong. So it's still happening, doctors are still pushing the same nonsense that guy us here in the first place

[@njsongwriter]

Time to fire your doctor. If your doctor is ignoring the facts that are blatantly in his/her face then to continue to make bad recommendations is just plan arrogant. And arrogance is worse than ignorance.

[@tomcox2565]

I quit my statins and high blood pressure medicine 10 months ago. Started carnivore eating 5 weeks ago. Down 14 lbs and have a clearer brain now. I was concerned about Alzheimer’s, as my Dad was on statins for 25 years and he died from complications from Alzheimer’s.

[@psoneill813]

How did you quit the statins? I will take half every 2nd day fir a couple of weeks. I need to get off. My liver enzymes went up right after starting statins, body aches, can't sleep, and have trouble exercising ... I was so fit before.

[@rubaiyat66]

I like to stop taking simvastatin. I have got side effects from simvastating like dizziness, swollen face, muscle ache and tiredness. So please explain, how you stopped taking simvastatin?

[@karenbuchert3377]

Oh dear Lord, what fantastic speech!!! Thank you so much, Dr. absolutely beautiful communication for the whole world, and especially our doctors!!! Terrific!

[@brucebowers3525]

I am so relieved to hear you say all this. I just turned 65 20 feb. I have been lifting for over 40 years, and see you do as well. Mr Dr. two years ago perscibed, perindopril ( 8 mg ) , anti-depressants, and a statin. His remarks at the end of the appiontment, were......" you will be on these for the rest of your life" I have never taken the statins, took myself off the anti-deprresants June 2021, and off perindopril two weeks ago. I have cuff at home my reading this morning before food was, 128/65 pulse 61 I'm 5' 10' at 226 lbs. My wiegh was at 260 lbs I started the carnivore Monday this week with no fear, high hopes for great results. I liked and subscibed to your channel is so comforting to hear your voice of logic and reason. Thank you so much. Bruce from Canada.

[@katdunn7934]

How are you doing now?

[@madusimo1]

Hows the progress !!!!!!

[@komitaskomitas2413]

Thank you so much for being an honest doctor. It’s so unique this das.

[@3dmixer552]

I went vegetarian for 7 years because I had high cholesterol and the doctor wanted to put me on statins. After a year or so my cholesterol went down to the normal range I was so happy thought yes, I did it. I carried on with vegetarian diet and about 6 years later I started feeling tired all the time, I was hungry all the time, joint pains, gaining weight around my waste. I thought something wasn't right so I got blood test done and turned out I was pre-diabetic 1% from diabetic. I started carnivore diet and 5 months later I reversed insulin resistance and my hbA1c is well below pre diabetic range. I'm feeling like a super human all my joint pain have gone. I'm just hoping it will not turn out to be a bad choice later down the line

[@raya74]

Eating like a bunny would be wayyy more detrimental to your health than eating a species appropriate diet and how we are intended to eat. #plantsaretryingtokillus

[@valerier4308]

Doctors like you give me hope! Thank you!

[@kellibodony1077]

I've been Carnivore for seven months. I've lost 22lbs, cleared up autoimmune issues, skin clear and have more energy than ever. My friends and family just think I'm crazy and so unhealthy meanwhile they struggle to lose weight and/or have all sorts of health issues. Some people simply refuse to listen unless it's the confirmation bias they are looking for. Oh well, I tried.

[@nannygirlkc]

Misery loves company...

[@WILRARN]

Thank you for exposing the truth. We need more awareness on this topic. Thank you Dr., for being a strong person and letting us know the truth in spite of all the roadblocks.

[@markreyes5222]

My dad just jad a triple bypass, and hes been on cholesterol meds and diabetes meds for as long as i remember. This is proof to me that the meds do nothing for you, and what we need to do is get off the processed sugars and carbs. I started eating mostly meats for 2 months, lost 11 pounds, my clothes fit better, and I dont feel any cravings for sweets, pizza, pasta, etc.

[@elizabethdiblasio7825]

my parents were born in Italy...I was raised on a mediterrean diet!As a result of this fact I enjoyed throughout my life excellent health..... I never took medication... I never smoked .... and I never drink alcohol- I am allergic to these substances.... I am over 80 years old. and my complexion is fair and flawless... I eat a vegetarian diet.... walk miles every day...

[@peace-a]

My 88 year old mom who has dementia, to this day, won't touch bacon or butter because she remembers that "fat is bad" and will cause her cholesterol to go up 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@josephwanjiku6853]

She needs it to go up

[@raya74]

Hi Dr Chaffe i can't even begin to tell you how much i appreciate your work and being brave enough to dispel everything we were taught was true and factual. Youre making a huge difference in people's lives and i think you should be nominated for an award because what you do is really life changing. I have increased my red meat consumption a great deal though not fully carnivore i have focused on red meat cut out chicken. I eat seafood too. My recent blood work shows my ferritin to be 27 ug/l (39 yr old female) my cholesterol total was 5.65 mmol/ L (HDL 2.28 LDL 3.07) Doctor said my ferritin is within normal range but cholesterol is too high from too much fat (which i increased per your advice and actually starting to eat the fat from my steaks)and i need to exercise more. He also suggested i take this millet flour for all its nutritional benefits as an alternative to medication. My alkaline phosphatase was 29 U/L which the test shows was below the normal range. My blood pressure is usually low too recently 105/69 85 BPM. I do feel fatigued and low energy a lot of time but i also know i can improve diet and exercise. I just wanted to check my blood results with you because i dont trust conventional doctors anymore they really have no knowledge of nutrition. I would appreciate you letting me know if anything appears concerning or can be improved upon. Im really trying here. I cant wait to buy your book!

[@aaronwilde]

When you say you are not fully carnivore do you mean you eat carbs? You could be screwing with your fat adaptation if you're eating carbs. Maybe eating not enough fat? If you learn about calories and ratios of which meat cuts you eat then you maybe eating too much protein, and not enough fat, which your body ends up turning proteins into sugar to burn - which also messes with carnivore diet. Only like 2 cuts of steal have high enough fat ratio to give you the energy you need from fat. Ribeye and New York strip steak have 70%~ fat 30% protein. Ground beef also if you get it 70%+ fat/protein ratio. There's a lot of lean steaks that don't have near enough fat, chicken nor fish have near enough fat either. You gotta learn to count calories from fat and make sure you get 70-80%+ of your calories from fat or the diet isnt going to work, especially long term. I know some people add a ton of butter into food and eat tons of eggs to achieve the rest of their fat. Good luck and sorry if you already knew this.

[@patiencekates5975]

I really wish I had known these things much sooner in my life. I've already changed my eating, so I'm headed in the right direction now. It's nice to have back up.

[@lynnspa]

I officially will never buy any product that is advertised on KZbin. The ads are ridiculous KZbin! This is my vow and I will share it with all of my friends and family

[@RisteSekuloski]

Power point presentation with references would be incredibly helpful when discussing those facts with our colleagues. I am a MD and this info should be shared!

[@jm_1214]

It would do no good doctor. The powers that be would surprise it with money and coersion.

[@BATransformed1]

I agree. I’m having this fight with my doctor now. A statin prescription I declined and an appointment with a vascular surgeon (gee, wonder what he’s going to suggest as a solution.) some ammo to show her in writing would be very helpful.

[@cbagot]

He’s attached medical articles in the info area. Better than nothing.

[@jcastro6650]

Wow! What a great presentation with studies sighted to back it up! Thank you doctor Chaffee!

[@KatherineBrunoRN]

Thank you, Dr. Chafee, so much! My brother-in-law with MS …. they’re stripping his good cholesterol around his cells that he needs to heal with this damn cholesterol lowering medication. I’m praying he will stop it soon. Listening to your information is so helpful. Thank you, again.

[@ArcoZakus]

Regarding MS, see: "The Miracle Doctor: I Cured My Autoimmune Disease With Diet (EAT THIS)"-- 5 Minute Body (Dr. Terry Wahls) 2024-02-01 ( 57: 13 ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/roXNd3aBZ8ihmtk

[@AnneGregory-l5k]

Thank you Dr Chaffee. I’m one month in to Carnivore. Lost 8 kilos fab my Diabetes blood glucose is very ing from114 this morning to 85 this evening. No need for my insulin. That there is why I started this way of eating my glucose when started was 175. Was slo in the 200 range so I’m ecstatic about how quickly things are going. Big big thank you 🎉🎉❤

[@schaef1722]

I had my first heart attack in 2002 I was put on statins and kept on them till I got my and maintained my LDL down to around 100 then I had another heart attack. so lowering my ldl just caused a lot of muscle aches and other issues, but didn’t prevent another event. I’ll take my chances on the keto carnivore diet even though I have high ldl now because I feel like I’m in my 30s again Climbing mountains and keeping up my friends who are 45 and I’m 69

[@anthonychaffeemd]

Yeah, the whole cholesterol causing heart disease thing was just a complete lie and a scapegoat invented by the sugar companies. It was never the cause of heart disease, and higher levels are associated with living longer and healthier lives

[@jackspratt2222]

So is there a limit on how high cholesterol , especially LDL should be though? Mines 6.7 rn.

[@oregieman]

What a clear and insightful message thank you Dr Chaffee, my heart and brain says thank you too!😊

[@codinginflow]

I wish we had an Anthony Chaffee in Germany. I feel like 99% of people here are totally convinced that meat is unhealthy. They don't even question it anymore.

[@anthonychaffeemd]

I'm sure there are people with the same way of thinking in Germany, just need to seek them out. Hopefully we can turn the tide though and get people on the right track again.

[@codinginflow]

@@anthonychaffeemd A few people get it but the politicians are against us. They are planning to add a new "meat tax" and I saw a video of a politician talking about "helping the citizens to make healthier choices".

[@ArthurLuculescu]

Thank you for this. I started carnivore two weeks ago and feel amazing. Just got my first round of bloodwork done and panicked. HDL is 55. Triglycerides are 100 but LDL is 247. Almost quit. I’m back baby!! Thank you

[@MichaelHusak]

I love that you back up your points with good analysis of the data. It makes your point of view basically irrefutable.

[@commonsense246]

Whenever someone asks me the facts behind Carnivore, I give them a sheet of paper with all your vid links on it. I don't argue, just say, here see for yourself! This one is at the top of the list! Works every time. Thanks Doc for all you do and the time you spend researching the PHD!

[@debbieleiweke6996]

You've given this list to docs? And some of them listened? OMGOODNESS I'll have to try because I'm SICK of hearing the statin argument and they're getting more heated 😤

[@villageidiot8661]

How can we see the Acnem debate? Many thanks. You're doing great work. Truly. I have to say I'm thankful that I discovered you. I've listened to a lot of doctors, none of them I've agreed with 100%, except for maybe Paul Mason, Nadir Ali and Ivor Cummins. I've agreed with every single thing I've heard you say. And you're not condescending at all. You've a great approach to explaining things and you do it without using latin and esoteric terms. Keep it up. You're helping people more than you know. Thank you.

[@JennifertxCarnivore]

Great video Dr. Chaffee. We know you are super busy with your medical work, but we appreciate you taking time to educate the world on how to be healthier and debunk the lies out there, like that cholesterol is bad when we can clearly see it is not! Can’t wait to see Dave Feldman’s study results on Lean Mass Hyper Responders to debunk high cholesterol is bad. More proof to boot the lies on cholesterol being bad!

[@jarae9781]

Wish this could be shared, to many people don't want to listen to how long all this great information is. They want a shorter version. Wish they would listen to this. Sadly they won't. And they need this. A few Nurse friends who can't believe this, can't get past what they have been taught in school. 😢😢

[@meggarstang6761]

Practice keeping the “okay” after statements to a bare minimum. Your podcasts are compelling and I have found them incredibly helpful.

[@anthonychaffeemd]

Haha, I am working on it :) And thank you! I'm really glad that you find them useful!

[@commonsense246]

That's an unconscious response...hard to control. Some slack?

[@Robert-di3kv]

Good constructive criticism:)

[@jillyd2807]

Never even noticed! Probably just emphasising the points he’s making!

[@henriettahuneycutt2156]

I am so glad and relieved to come across this video. Since I have started intermittent fasting, I have lost weight but my cholesterol has jumped up so high. My LDL is higher than my HDL and it really had me worried. Could not figure out why

[@SingingForTheCreator]

I was an anemic vegan and vegetarian for 12 years in my teens and twenties. In my thirties I found that grain made me super sick. I just recently started adding more beef to my diet and trying to get off grain(rice is hard to give up) completely. I've already noticed my bm are more regular. Also, I've noticed that the inflammation in my body is going down. It's amazing!

[@pwilki8631]

I bet your farting less as well.

[@Seraphina_Atley]

I had a question about cholesterol after getting some blood tests done - instantly wondered, what does Dr. Chaffee say? That is a testament to your trustworthiness. Cheers and have a great weekend!

[@sassysuzy4u]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been in giant arguments with my family ever since they found out I have been eating carnivore because “heart disease and gout and …” and your videos really help me smooth the waters. I keep hoping to convince them to try it too but it is definitely a hard sell.

[@elenah8582]

One of the best videos! Thank you. I’m sending this video to my PCP with another decline for Lipitor :) I’m happy with my blood test results (they aren’t). Total cholesterol 294, TG 48, HDL 68, BP 106/60, calcium score-0.

[@HonestInput]

Nuremberg 2.0 : there is a call for the establishment of tribunals, similar to a second Nuremberg, to hold accountable those who intentionally mislead the public about diet and medical treatments, labeling these actions as crimes against humanity.

[@anthonychaffeemd]

I would think that would be appropriate, yes

[@NickWestgate]

@@anthonychaffeemd Is there a video available of the debate you mentioned? Cheers!

[@mstainasbabies7063]

Thank you Dr Chaffee! That was excellent! I’m sharing this with many who questions about my carnivore diet. I’m day 55!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@11kwright]

Dr Chaffee please consider ;if you’ve not done so already) a full day of what you eat and if possible how you cook it. Would be so helpful. Thank you for being Ming the carnivore diet in such a way that makes sense. Especially when our brains are pure cholesterol and burn cholesterol, why would we want to reduce cholesterol!

[@alexr6114]

Dr. Chaffee has answered this several times. The only thing Dr. Chaffee eats is beef, typically ribeye steak, twice a day if my memory is correct. He drinks water. He gave up even using salt.

[@travelingpair1998]

Iwas iagnosed with ' high cholesterol' back in 2007 and I have never taken any meds.

[@mrsfoss3368]

Wow! How awesome! Really so excited to share this with my hubby! We take Zinzino Omega-3 and our levels are amazing so I'm so glad I have my hubby on these, he has stents and heart disease! But, we are now carnivore! This is becoming so exciting!!!!

[@anthonychaffeemd]

That's awesome, good for you guys! You guys are going to feel amazing! And thank you very much, I appreciate the support!

[@stormygranzig2620]

So true I had to do the same thing they get a kick back for prescribing medication you don't need , good job.

[@MultiShell12]

All I can say is WOW!!! Thank you for sharing the research!! I did Keto for some time and the results just stopped. Carnivore for the last 3 weeks and had no idea I could feel this good!! Still a work in process, but I am so satisfied when I eat now!! I literally crave steak! 😊😊

[@lynneprovost5490]

Love these smaller bites of information dense material. Like a ribeye for my ears! I listen at work, so these are perfect. Thank you for your amazing work in this sphere. 😊

[@snailz130]

Words cannot express how grateful I am to have found you and the other doctors and carnivore advocates on KZbin. I'm convinced I have found the holy grail of healthcare.

[@anthonychaffeemd]

I'm glad you think so! I agree completely!

[@artfantasies]

Thank you for the comprehensive information. Had a heard attack Easter 2017 (1 1/2 weeks pain and problems getting air, was 3 times at the doc, then he called me in work that I have to go to the hospital immediatly ... during the transport to another hospital I collapsed) ... Now I have 8 stents in my heart. However, hiking mountains since then ... But since 2 weeks I stopped to take Astorvastatin (20mg) because of permanent headaches and last year 2 incredible muscle cramps during bicycling in the mountains. Anyway, will go to let my blood check tomorrow.