Dr. Stephen Phinney on Nutritional Ketosis and Ketogenic Diets (Part 1)

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Stephen Phinney, MD, Ph.D, explains the science of nutritional ketosis, a natural metabolic state in which your body is fueled mainly by fats and ketones, instead of carbohydrates (glucose). Nutritional ketosis occurs when you follow a ketogenic diet.
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Stephen Phinney is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Virta Health, the first clinically-proven treatment to safely and sustainably reverse type 2 diabetes without medications or surgery.
As a physician-scientist with 40 years of experience divided between academic internal medicine and industry, Dr. Phinney has studied nutritional biochemistry with a long-term focus on low carbohydrate research and its benefits for physical performance and insulin sensitivity.
A Professor of Medicine Emeritus at University of California, Davis, Dr. Phinney is an internationally recognized expert on obesity, carbohydrate-restricted and ketogenic diets, diet and performance, and essential fatty acid metabolism.
Dr. Phinney has designed, completed, and published data from more than 20 clinical protocols involving diets, exercise, oxidative stress, and inflammation. His extensive experience in the design of clinical nutrition trials in both academic and industrial settings has led to more than 87 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters on clinical nutrition and biochemistry. He is the author of four books, including The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living and The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance, two foundational books on low carb nutrition science and nutritional ketosis that he co-authored with Jeff Volek, Ph.D, RD.
Dr. Phinney received his medical degree from Stanford University, holds a Doctorate in nutritional biochemistry and metabolism from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and completed post-doctoral research at Harvard University.

[@binoj1967]

As a physician, and having been on a keto diet for 4 years, I can unequivocally state Dr Phinney's claims and statements are 100% accurate.

[@darcyturnbo4724]

So happy to be on keto. Resolved fibromyalgia, depression and 60lbs!

[@ostry5981]

I agree in 100%!

[@Pajexeter]

I too found that not eating grains and sugar has effectively cured my fibromyalgia, and acid reflux too.

[@gummybear41283]

what do you eat

[@grahamedwards6824]

@@gummybear41283 you can find out by using Dr Westman's Page 4....

[@maggie19ful]

I believe 200%in this diet ,my blood sugar and blood pressure has normalised

[@roywalker7512]

This man is humble, enough to admit he has made mistakes along the way, and that he is willing to listen to good science and admit if he has gotten it wrong. Cheers Dr Phinney.

[@julial3758]

I appreciate that as well. A lot of doctors are always on their high horse im never wrong, and im better than everyone else bc I'm a doctor ego crap..But this guy is very nice. :)

[@Absolomthecarnivore]

A true professional is the one which admits was wrong and is always willing to improve!

[@paulrichard4945]

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[@krewcesar5163]

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[@jerseytony1]

@@julial3758 hero

[@cycling.guitarist]

I am 71 years old, just started 18/6 in mid-February, cut out sugar and very limited carbo intake. I am an avid cyclist doing about 50 miles twice a week, additionally I do rowing machine and stationary bike on the days I am not cycling outside. My weight dropped unintentionally from 162 lbs to 150, I am still cycling with the same routine. Here’s the thing, during the days I go cycling without stopping for lunch I don’t feel hungry, instead I feel a continuous supply of energy from within. What a great discovery of ketone power and intermittent fasting！

[@roobendoraisamy]

Dear Dr Phinney, I practiced Keto after watching videos from Dr Berg, Dr Fung and others. I did not have the privilege of meeting any doctor who could help me apart from prescribing more and more medications. By just watching and following those Keto videos I lost 15kg and 5 inches of my waist. I agree with you that it is not as simple as no sugar no carb diet but there is no other way but through self experimentation and making improvements because most mainstream medical practitioners are of no help at all.

[@nahidhkurdi6740]

I had similar experience and numbers after I was diagnosed with very high hypertension. I bet the result I got would have been much better and swifter had I done that without cheating and falling off the wagon and returning back.

[@moocrazytn]

Rooben, good for you. That's admirable.

[@DeidreBentley]

We have been doing this as well. Husband's completely off all meds and managing his glucose at home.

[@somayaramadan7280]

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[@CameronArnott]

Nutritional biochemistry sounds like a fantastic PhD. We need more people in this field since there is so much confusion and contradictory information around nutrition. I don't like how people think this diet is just for unhealthy people.

[@billytheweasel]

Dr Phinney for the win! He is the father of nutritional ketosis. I had a similar path to HFLC. I was vegetarian for many years and was determined to prove meat eaters wrong. In an online debate I was exposed to new info and had to reconsider. Not comfortable.

[@Jefferdaughter]

Billy - Not a lot of people can keep and open mind, 'test' opposing ideas, and have the courage to change. Good for you!!!!!

[@jeffmcdanielmd8888]

I have followed Dr Phinney since 2013 and read all his books and completely agree. I have been eating this way and prescribing it for my patients and it motivated me to become Board Certified in Obesity Medicine If you are having trouble finding a Doctor to help you with this look for Obesity Medicine doctors especially if you have Diabetes or Hypertension. The other thing I do personally is focus on what I CAN HAVE looking for new recipes etc and videos and info instead of focusing on what I can’t have Jeff McDaniel MD Atlanta GA

[@Tfichtenbaum]

Dr Mcdaniel ...i am not diabetic or seriously obese , although at 5"4 and 160 i am considered as such. would I be able to use you as a doctor ? . I would love to do the keto diet under a doctors guidance

[@fitrican7983]

Thank you for sharing, Jeff!

[@dharmaram7527]

How do you determine if a patient is a good candidate to go the ketogenic diet? Dr. Phinney himself states it’s not for everyone.

[@minrrdosjhahs3029]

This Will help alot for reumatich right?rheumatism

[@astev52]

What's you take on the Dr Mcdougall's diet and the fact that's he advocating exactly the opposite, which is a high carb / low fat diet. I watched a you tube talk he gave yesterday and I'm a little confused at the moment.

[@tommac5411]

Scientist-physician is a rare breed. Great education video.

[@tonyangulo7102]

Dr. Phinney. Great video. I’m a truck driver, my truck runs on diesel and I run on fat. I’ve been on keto for about three years and I’ll not do it any other way. Thank you and I’ll recommend your video to friends.

[@AlbaVirus01]

You can run your diesel truck on fat too... Keto truck, might run for longer 🤔

[@Jefferdaughter]

@@AlbaVirus01 - Yes, Rudolp Diesel designed the engine named after him to run on peanut oil in the late 1800s. Back then, seed oils were used in industry. In 1913 he 'disappeared' off a ship. Supposedly he committed suicide, even though he was on his way to a business meeting - to discuss the potential used of his engine by the British. He had refused to give the German military exclusive rights to use his engine. This is probably still the best use of seed oils - corn oil, soybean oil, rapeseed and canola oil, etc as well as peanut oil. A few years ago, a farmer in Penn. was reported to have produced enough oil, which was pressed on the farm, from a 2 acre plot of canola or rapeseed oil to run his tractors and heat the farm machinery workshop for a year. (Canola is a type of rapeseed bred with reduced levels of certain toxins to make it 'safe' for human consumption.) in warmer climates, peanuts are a better choice. As a legume, they add nitrogen to the soil. After the oil has been pressed from the peanuts, the meal is excellent food for hogs and their pigs.

[@ramonasandu8646]

Sorry to ask, what vitamins are you taking? I Was on keto but i felt dizzy and fainting, Thank you Ramona

[@wayne12693]

@@Jefferdaughter I agree, we should be burning these seed oils in our vehicles. We can also make ethanol to run the gasoline engines. I'm not a global warmer and don't buy into the theory that Co2 is pollution that causes global warming. I just think we should convert over to using ethanol and seed oils so that we can have cheaper fuel. All of these soybean farmers that are dependent on China to buy their beans, could start raising other crops that could be sold in the US to make ethanol and seed oils such as the rapeseed you talked about.

[@El-wv1tf]

@@ramonasandu8646 I'm not the person you've asked, but I've been on keto for a long time. Dizziness is usually lack of salt, when you are on keto you need to up your salt intake. I usually carry a small bottle of salt with me, and for example if I exersize and start to feel dizzy - I have a bit of salt. Also potassium helps a lot.

[@traceykilgour2457]

Went on a keto diet and reversed my secondary progressive MS disability. I went from using a cane and not being able to lift more than 7 lbs to being a housekeeper at a best western.

[@traningday]

Good bless you today and always I love Keto I’ve been only two weeks on ketosis and by far is one of the best things that had happen in my life I do t even get hungry like I used to I eat enough healthy fats lots of veggies stake bunch of eggs spinach I love it.

[@btmajid]

I have lost 22 lb and feel great and eat less in just a month. All I did is reducing my carbs from 200+ gr a day to less than 80 gr. And I started to fast using 8/16 formula than I fasted 24h and 40h. I was able to fast with absolutely no problem because I don't crave sugar anymore. I can say with confidence that I am out of sugar addiction. My blood pressure went down to normal after being prescribed medication that I never accepted to take. I used to run a lot, half marathons and full marathons but was running on carbohydrates. As soon as I slowed my exercising due to injuries I gained a lot of weight and went back to square one. I think my body is now adapted to ketones as I just did 48 h fasting and feel great. I will never go back to carbs again. I am refining my diet by listening to my body. This is life-changing information. Thank you, Dr. Stephen, for being part of this scientific movement. Our health system is not working. If I followed what was prescribed to me, I would have a miserable life without a doubt.

[@emilysouther4614]

Dr. Phinney you have single handedly changed my life. The work you are doing will change how the world views nutrition. Thank you

[@TraderSamsara]

Emily Anne Souther mate is it easy to find a trained physician to supervise the Keto process. It is hard in AU. I am worried whether it is safe to implement it by myself.

[@ostry5981]

I'm happy for you;) ketosis changed my life. I've never felt better.

[@grahamedwards6824]

@@TraderSamsara If you invest in a Glucometer that will also measure your ketone levels, and then measure your fasting levels every morning before you have anything to eat or drink, provided your levels don't drop too low or too high, you will be alright. But do speak with your doctor, and if in doubt Ask....!!

[@monicaambs]

Stephen you must be aware the majority of us started this without the help of any doctor, especially up here in Canada where most are idiots when it comes to nutrients and how they are used by the body or that metabolism is controlled by hormones. I love this way of life. I have read both your books along with many others and have enough medical knowledge to throw out the miss information and believe me there are so few that know what they are talking about. I also heard you speak in San Diego. I, along with so many others had no other choice to reverse our metabolic syndrome but take on this lifestyle on our own. When I started 2 years ago, I was told I was "going to die". I had no support from dieticians or doctors up here in Canada. My fatty liver is no longer, my HbA1c went from 5.7 to 5.1, I no longer require a C-Pap machines, I no longer have severe edema (it left in about one week), my lipids all corrected, my CRP dropped from 3.0 to .07, my weight went from 200 pounds to 127 (5 foot 4 inches) that I don't do anything to control besides controlling carbs. I eat to satisfaction and only eat when hungry. Of all the things I am so glad are gone is hunger. As my insulin resistance was so bad, I obviously had elevated insulin levels and that drives this constant hunger. I had difficulty focusing during the day as I was always seeking or thinking about food. Respect your insulin and glycogon is what I say.

[@VirtaHealth]

Thank you so much for watching! We're glad you're a fan of Dr. Phinney. Congratulations on all your success!

[@Chingus696]

Good for you! Love your story and thanks for sharing!

[@lindab8078]

Monica I live in Canada too - just starting out and wondering what are the best go to cookbooks or other tools you used in changing your eating habits?

[@monicaambs]

Hi Linda, I did buy some cookbooks by Maria Emmerich but then I just signed up to dietdoctor.com and get all their recipes for free. If you can't afford 10.00 a month, sign up for the first month for free and cancel before the month is up. They have hundreds of recipes of all kinds. I must admit its a learning curve. I did read a lot of books about insulin resistance and "How you get fat" by Gary Taubes. What an eye opener.kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6SbcqWqaqqCfMU

[@lindab8078]

Thank you for the information. I have Maria's books on hold at the library, I wanted to see first if I found them useful. I will check out dietdoctor as well. I am not diabetic or pre-diabetic but I do have quite a bit of weight I want to lose and what I've learned so far makes alot of sense. Giving up bread and fruit is going to be tough since it is such an easy go to for breakfast and lunches. I already meal plan, don't eat alot of dairy, we eat a fair amount of vegetables. Do you use a food table which shows amounts of carbs, fats etc?

[@davidronson8712]

The first time I see a doctor warning people who have medical conditions instead than one size fits all

[@BabyandLittleGuy]

Wow! It just clicked in my head (duh!). Dr. Kinney said, when bicycling long distances, "I would hit the wall..." In response to this, he, "... became a carbohydrate advocate." I immediately thought, "Keto reserves are hundred-fold compared to carb reserves! He could have kept going WAY longer if he had been doing keto." Thank you, Dr. Kinney!! 😀

[@craigkeller]

I am a keto person in my seventies, food is my medicine!

[@priscillaobrien9165]

I swear by these for weight loss. Although, I have recommended it to friends and it hasn't worked as well for them. I think it mostly curbs my appetite. I have a job where I could eat all day if I wanted to, so it helps me with portion control and sways me to eat healthier since I am less hungry. Check Here >> MyWeightLossDiet6.blogspot.com

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[@x00p3]

I had a HS football/basketball coach back in the early 70's who's name was Craig Keller . He was an outstanding individual.

[@keithnortje1720]

Hormone balance

[@BpGregor]

Craig Keller that sounds good to me because I'm in my 70's and my energy levels have really dropped.

[@jaz_ok]

I just found this channel and am very happy to see Dr phinney presenting , there are way too many keto experts out there in KZbin land who really don't know what they are talking about

[@dovedisco1440]

I too am in my 70's and was on the band wagon when Adkins first wrote the book, been off and on for years, and now on for Good, I am thrilled with how much the science has progressed, thank you Dr. Phinney and love your latest book.

[@tnekkc]

I gained from 145 to 185 pounds at age 40. I was bike racing 12 miles a day with a big pot belly. At age 63 I lowered my carb intake. My weight dropped to 155 and at age 65 I broke all my previous racing records. I have had to buy skinny clothes. I am 67 and this year I switched from biking to hiking to avoid bike wrecks on slippery roads. My weight is still below 160.

[@biblebill6206]

You were eating all kinds of refined carbs like white bread, pastries , snacks etc . of course you will lose weight just as you will lose weight eating whole grains fruit/veg cutting out the refined carbs and less animal meats .

[@tnekkc]

@@biblebill6206 I am constantly eating meat and veggies. You could not get me to eat a piece of whole grain bread for $10k.....maybe for $100k.

[@biblebill6206]

Not good at all , you must eat carbs with protein to keep the blood ph alkaline . Here is a simple test smell your breath does it smell acidic common sense would tell you that's not good . Grains are so important whole grains not refined bread .,Carbs are one of the 6 essential nutrients , also one of the 3 macro nutrients it's insane that all of you in this age of info completely overlook basic nutritional science . The body's much preferred source of fuel is complex carbs a fact not protein or fat .The worst thing you can do is believe or listen to a Dr. about nutrition they butcher basic nutrition .

[@tnekkc]

@@biblebill6206 Grains are post ag early death poison..... but you can raise a huge army of short lifespan grain eating soldiers and conquer smaller populations of natural food humans. The huge health benefits from fasting are due to cutting off the grain poison.

[@PNRM0372]

bible bill Thank you thank you sir. Clean carb sources are not our enemy 👌 Not to mention the amount of people who don't identify with the value of timing up those quality carbs with their activity (metabolism).

[@j.s.8196]

Very informative,Lost 19 kg in 6 months with low carb and Intermittent fasting ... feeling better today than I was in my 20 and Im 45 years old 🤓

[@fitrican7983]

Dr. Stephen, thank you for the video. I have learned so much with you about the food to consume in KETO. A few weeks after I started KETO I got a bit concern due to the loss of strength at the gym lifting weights. I took as a side effect, but I was willing to part with strength in exchange for a healthy ripped physique. For my pleasant surprise after 10 weeks of KETE I am starting to improve in my lifts just a bit under where I was before KETO, but now I am ripped and 30 # lighter.

[@margaretcaple3333]

Yes.... hard to find doctors in UK who are knowledgeable about lchf ... I had to attend my doctor due to stress and weight gain..... her answer was the standard eat less and get lots of exercise and remember low fat ...... I just shook my head and left ....

[@lexdepan5346]

Same in France .... I went to a nutritionist here who actually wrote a book on a ketogenic diet... No kidding she prescribed some high protein yogurt from Nestle full of glucose 😳 and that old classic diet with your fist as a guide for the amount of protein and calorie restriction ... I was very polite and didn’t laugh out loud, said thank you and decided to go back to educating myself

[@patricksamy]

Send us an email ;) www.span.health/

[@gingerindian1141]

most do know - and know its better than what they tell you - but - they are paid indirectly by pharmaceutical companies and are following orders to keep you out of lchf diets - because, like social workers, they are agents of the state - and the state needs you medically unwell.

[@Kamadrion]

Same in Germany. The main issue here is the connection or synergy between medicine and nutrition. I have a diabetologist, who knows nothing about nutrition and a nutritionist who knows nothing about type 1 diabetes. The diabetologist tells me to make sure to reduce my insulin injections, when ketosis sets in, but doesn't know by how much The nutritionist does not have a clue about net carbs and also keeps suggesting foods and recipes that would easily amount to 170 grams of carbs per day. I would love to have supervision, if there were ANY physicians or nutritionists who actually knew about LCHF (Keto) in Germany. For now, I will just continue to read and follow the latest medical research as well as trust in the advice of people like Dr. Phinney.

[@mariasalgado8962]

Keto has helped my eating disorder tremendously. I can now eat eggs cooked in butter topped off with cheese and bacon for breakfast. (Which will keep me full til dinner unintentionally) and then have a nice steak and a salad/veggies on the side for dinner! I think I’m going to stick around Keto for a while 😅🥩

[@peterbeyer5755]

The reason we are in the mess we are in is because most people won't even consider that they could be wrong let alone regularly examining the "correctness" of their beliefs in the light of new or old information that they become aware of. I love Dr Stephen Phinney and Dr Sarah Hallberg.

[@MikeEnRegalia]

Peter Beyer it works both ways.

[@anewlifestirring]

Peter, we are in a mess because such vital health issues cannot advance lacking finance for research leading to evidence based medical practice. The reality of research and development only finance studies leading to something that will pay back the investors. This line of research will save the citizen and ruin the investors In two months of this diet I have lost 4 kg, gained energy and am close to curing my diabetes II with no drugs

[@skyeblue5134]

I'm a medical science student and done so much research on fasting, keto, low carb before but thought they were all methods to get to ketosis. Very education talk, thank you :)

[@ashokreddy9247]

Wonderful talk by you, Steve Phinney. We need more brave and stubborn people like you

[@yvryvr3851]

I couldn't agree more!

[@skeeterburke]

I had a brain tumor removed 2 years ago and turned down radiation therapy Staying in nutritional ketosis is pretty important to me. From what I understand, ketone bodies cannot be used as fuel by cancer cells

[@kara4590]

Was it a cancer

[@skeeterburke]

@@kara4590 benign meningioma praise Yah for the benign part

[@kara4590]

Why do they give radiation for benign tumors .ridiculous

[@televisionarchivestudios1130]

That's not true. Ketone bodies don't do anything to stop cancer

[@skeeterburke]

@@televisionarchivestudios1130 no they don't, correct. But cancer cells need sugar for fuel. And if you are in ketosis, you are not providing them that fuel This is just from articles I have read in places like Journal of Oncology et cetera

[@davidarbelaez4395]

Wow. Suddenly there are so many experts. My head is spinning.

[@cupcakequeen011]

I knew from the second you said you try proving yourself wrong that you're a real one. The MVP. Thank you for going at the ketogenic diet with an open mind and actually doing it yourself to see how it affects the body. I will be watching all 4 parts!

[@haberveamos490]

I'm a big fan of Dr. Phinney, his research on low carb, high fat is incredible and encouraging....thanks for everything!!!

[@fernandex9134]

Join to Keto 🙌🙌

[@rdf7777]

this man saved my life.

[@dr.anthonyhu6497]

Wow, I also like his presentation. He is a knowledge, humble and reliable guy.

[@aether2025]

I manage my type 1 diabetes without my Doctor as he doesn't know much about keto - except to tell me i could die from such a diet :) so i tell him to look at my latest blood tests and he now refuses to speak to me. what a joke! He refuses to recognize that keto pretty much saved my life and helped my liver make a full recovery. I manage just fine by watching the videos and reading the books you and Jeff put out - you both have given out all the info i needed to get through some tough times. So many thanks and a ton of appreciation! Keep up the great work! your are both helping more people than you could know.

[@wendylewis4591]

THANK YOU DR.PHINNEY!! Your expertise and experience is badly needed in the internet universe,as there are too many self appointed pseudo-scientists online who lack your credentials. You need to be the number 1 voice on Keto,online. So PLEASE keep making more and more of these videos!!! Keto has changed my life for the better,and as sick as people are here in the U.S., more people should know about this "powerful tool". Big thumbs up to you Dr.Phinney!!

[@ZimZam131]

Dr. Phinney is great. Another great resource is Thomas DeLauer. He's not a doctor and he'll tell you that, but he has an extraordinary depth of knowledge from both research and personal experience with the keto diet.

[@bashhhe]

Keto changed my perception of nutrition. I am 100% keto no cheating. Vast majority of my health issues especially hormonal related got fixed and never returned such as high androgens, PCOS, acne, pms, heavy period bleedin, cramping, indigestion, depression, weak imune system, respiratory infections. This are all gone ever since. I am living a healthy and mentaly happy life, full of hope. We are what we eat. 🥬🥒🥦🍓🍋🥕🥑🍆

[@sarashane100]

2 years later.. are you still keto?

[@jeffpittman8725]

I've been doing keto and intermittent fasting for about 3 years. I've lost about 70lbs and feel great. Still loosing weight and being very active.

[@togglecode]

Huge information with the cost of 0$. I am an endurance athlete and I find everything exactly what Dr Phinney said.

[@manondamoon8911]

Not only is the content revolutionary, the numerical tab on the video is a work of genius too.

[@mrinalinimyer531]

Sugar makes you FAT and Fat gets the blame☹️

[@deannatresnak571]

LOVE this, can’t believe I just found it. I’ve been low carb/ keto for over 3 years, and this finally found its way into my recommended videos. Thank you!

[@michaeljechon6139]

There are some great trailblazing doctors out there that care about testable nutritional science and not “dogma”. You, sir, are among them. Thank you for continuing and improving upon the legacy that Dr. Atkins brought to the forefront of nutritional science.

[@Fabsi87]

4 month ago i start doing a diet and today i learn that im doing the perfect keto diet since day one. I didnt even know the word Ketosis. I lost about 25 kg i doubled or trippled my fittneslevel i feel healthier than ever befor in my life and all that by drasticly reducing my carb and suger intake and eating one meal every day. And the best thing is that i havent felt hungry for weeks to the point that i even have forgotten to eat the whole day. Ask me anything if you wanna know about my diet or anything else.

[@theshirleyrydershow6035]

Stage 4 high grade serous carcinoma ovarian cancer for 2 half years. Did two rounds of chemos with 3 relapses. The last time the cancer returned with normal diet my ca125 blood markers climbed over 100 points in 2 weeks. The second relapse on keto they went up only 46 points in 6 weeks. My oncologist put me on letrozole after this ... a hormone blocker and now with fasting and keto my cancer markers have regressed from 105 to 67 ca125. I'm a fan of keto. Thank you.

[@wayne12693]

Sorry to hear about your cancer. Google "Joe Tippen's protocol". Joe is a guy from Oklahoma that was all over the local news a few years ago, because he cured his stage four lung cancer with fenbendazole dog wormer. This cure is being suppressed by big pharma and the billion dollar chemo industry. The cure was actually an accidental discovery. Scientists were using mice for cancer research and gave the mice fenbendazole to control the parasites. Soon they noticed that the mice were being cured of their cancer after being given fenbendazole. Good luck and God Bless.

[@theshirleyrydershow6035]

@@wayne12693 thank you

[@DreamsOfLegend]

One thing I would like to offer Doctor is that you CAN do Intermittent Fasting and be Ketogenic... My blood meter tells me I'm totally in Ketosis and I fast 20 hours out of 24 everyday

[@VirtaHealth]

Dr. Phinney recommends that you avoid fasting for over 24 hours, but time-restricted eating during the day is ok!

[@DreamsOfLegend]

Virta Health thanks for the response, I do appreciate it. My fasts don't go longer than 48-60 hours and that's only occasionally. Most of the time I'm just doing to "warrior diet" which has me fasting for 20 hours usually 😊

[@peroperic1080]

I did Intermittent Fasting in January and started againg two days ago and I feel GREAT. I have pretty high and STEADY energy (before I was constantly fatigued with frequent energy crashes), elevated mood (out of depression), much better cognitive ability and no cravings at all!

[@dalegriffiths3628]

Autophagy is also thought to kick in at 24-36 h

[@dalegriffiths3628]

Is he overstating the need for the diet to be ‘formulated just right’ so that we end up having to buy something from the company? I’ll stick to listening to Dr Fung I think !

[@livehealthyfinishstrong]

Thanks for this! My life has been transformed by this sort of information. I am turning 65 and for the past 2 years I have combined LOW CARB (Keto) with Intermittent Fasting, lost 82 lbs., came off ALL MEDICATIONS (2 for hypertension, one for high cholesterol and gave up my CPAP for sleep apnea). I am Loving life! I started my own KZbin channel “Bill C Thompson - Live Healthy, Finish Strong”

[@thatguy.namedmitch]

Back on keto. My energy is through the roof!

[@chchchscott1]

I love that. “Prove yourself wrong”. Our science would be much furthered advanced if this was used more often.

[@Jefferdaughter]

As people who regularly test their blood glucose levels and have compared with others doing the same already know, individual responses to the same amount of a particular food can vary pretty significantly. This is also true for responses to protein. However, generally speaking, protein does not trigger insulin levels to the same degree that sugar, high-sugar fruits (like bananas), or refined starches (like pasta) does. Atkins was misunderstood as recommending a high protein diet. We forget, or never knew, how much more fat all the meats contained when he wrote his book! Skinless chicken was unheard of, and even pieces came with the bone. Pork was juice and had FAT. Beef was well-marbled, and the fat was not all trimmed off the steaks. Lamb was more commonly enjoyed, and lamb is a rich (fatty) meat, too.

[@ken3marcus]

Low carb / healthy fat, whole foods, with intermittent fasting has definitely worked for me, as I have lost 75 pounds. I would tend to disagree completely with your fear of fasting.

[@suhaibghazi7673]

Great! how long did that take you to lose? I just started 5 days ago and the weight drop has been considerable. Boggles the mind.

[@ken3marcus]

About 10 pounds per month.

[@DreamsOfLegend]

Agreed! I'm doing the Warrior Diet 20/4 fast and my blood meter says in still in Ketosis

[@gyrospinup]

Ken Marcus I wonder the same. I've been OMAD keto for quite awhile. It helps ketosis rather than causing a problem. The doctor is very stubborn about this.

[@onthesea10]

From what I have heard him say, his concern is when people try it for more than 24 hours.

[@felicitashousemanagement9198]

Most honest doctor I have seen so far. No doctor will convince me not to keto. My type 2 diabetes is darn near cured on this. I am lucky. My doctor is on board.

[@shawnmulberry774]

Yes I tried a couple times for too short a period. I finally did a long term keto / IF diet. Well, at two weeks it was easy to maintain. After three months I went from obese to normal. My Blood pressure went to 115 / 78. My allergies went away. (This may also be because I also cut out omega - 6 like soy and seed oils that promote inflammation). I cycled carbs back in for a bit and I could feel certain things coming back like a pain in my toes that I forgot went away. My allergies started to come back. So yeah, I love Keto.

[@daniellesmith7682]

Firstly well done for committing to this new life style change. I have the same issues as you have but I am struggling for meal ideas. Can you please share what you eat daily?

[@shawnmulberry774]

@@daniellesmith7682 Look for Thomas DeLauer. He has a good program. I eat a lot of avocados. It is tricky to get enough fiber when you go low sugar.

[@lorrainedelacruz3830]

I have Yet to find a doctor , even alternative Dr. to get on board with Keto diet. So i am on my own without suppervision from the doctors i have spoken to. I have had to just educate myself, though Keto doctors through books and videos

[@jimebbage]

lorraine dela cruz : Check Out Dr. Ken D Berry MD, Siim Land...Dr. Berg, Dr. Eric Schmidt, Dr. Bergman, Dr. Mercola All brilliant exponents of Ketogenic and Carnivore diets and healthy living. Works very well for me. Inspired and Transformed also by Professor Dr. Jordan Peterson interview with Seth Rogan on his diet and how Carnivore diets saved his, his wife’s and his daughters health...all three with Wicked autoimmune diseases. Good luck !

[@jimebbage]

lorraine dela cruz : Also check out ace Thomas DeLauer too...all on KZbin.

[@bibibachmd9995]

In addition check out Dr. Jason Fung, MD. He wrote 2 great books. T2DM is reversible. Keep the faith.

[@douglascampbell66]

Hope you have found the right answers. I am also in the early stages of reversing type 2 diabetes. Although I am not against doctors, I do not look to them for the answers. I think it is up to us to help each other. Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and experience with others?

[@followthemadness5773]

All my Doctors do is monitor my health. They can’t force me to go on a pill. But my doctor is agreeable to what I am doing she just can’t advocate it publicly. But there is a Functional Medicine Doctor who can. Dr Dunn. In Downingtown pa if you want all the proper testing done and understanding of the data explained. But save your money. Just get healthy. Functional Medicine doctors are not coved by insurance. I took my son to one dr Molders and it cost me 1000.00 out of pocket. But the insurance company would pay for dangerous mind altering drugs and psychological dr visits. The Psychologist can prescribe drugs and not have a PHD in biochemistry. Only one counselor told me to take my son off all grains and sugars. And I did. And it WORKS!

[@ostry5981]

Ketosis changed my life. I've never felt better.

[@annchenweidemann5694]

Having been a dietician for 32 years working with people's dietary histories and perspectives on food I don't agree that overseeing this is only a physician's job. The managing dietician has to be intrinsically involved, as the physician does not spend 25 % of the time with the patient on the topic of practical nutrition than the dietician does. Please start giving us credit for helping people do the right things and also help them stop worrying and wondering exactly what to do. We take care of all of that. Annchen Weidemann, RD(SA) Specialist diseases of metabolic syndrome.

[@VirtaHealth]

We agree that dieticians can provide helpful guidance and education! Our patients have access to a physician (who can oversee progress and manage medications) as well as a health coach (often an RD) who gives practical nutrition guidance and involves the physician when necessary.

[@brendabalanced9957]

I have always been interested in food and many years ago (20) I studied nutrition and then chose to study the psychology of why people chose unhealthy eating. Even though I know the event when my stress affected my thyroid function it has taken many years of misinformation from doctors, endocrinologists and nutritionists before I found Dr Berg's training. I am so grateful that this talented trainer has made free videos to empower individuals to learn what are their underlying health issues and how to approach ketosis to support the healing process. I do not wish to be disrespectful Annchen and would dearly love to know where in your dietitian training you were given extensive information about healthy ketosis management?

[@pamostman516]

I had my visit with a diabetes educator Jan 23, 2019 after my dx of DM2. She was not open at all to a ketogenic diet and stated quite clearly stated she only teaches what she was taught 30 years ago and what the ADA and the hospital she was associated with. Her recommendation was 40-100 grams of carbs at each meal. No thank you, I'll pass on that antiquated information. I'm sure a dietician open to a keto diet would indeed be helpful but my experience with this is not a positive one and would unlikely waste my insurances money going to one again.

[@mariahraiseeador1031]

That was so informative and very well explained. Thank you so much! I loved it from start to bottom.

[@warrentoles3127]

When this dude said @1:30 try to prove yourself wrong...I know who and what I'm listening too. I've been living that for the last 10 years

[@susannemcallister]

Dr. Phinney, thank you for taking the time to produce this video which is extremely informative and helpful. I'd like to add, after living a ketogenic lifestyle for the past six months and losing 30 lbs, any symptoms of arthritis and my IBS symptoms, is that avocados are an excellent source of the fats you reference. I also supplement my daily intake of fats with MCT oil if I find I'm short after dinner. And lastly, I find the Carb Manager app invaluable in calculating the fat/carb/protein components of the foods I eat. I struggled with keeping to the ratios you suggest before I found it.

[@jeepgurl1379]

Finally! Thank you so much for this video series Dr. Phinney! I appreciate your (and Dr. Volek's) theoretical mind and quest for truth. You sirs are true scientists! I have a pot if bone broth on the stove right now as I'm watching your presentation.

[@cyndimanka]

My first time listening to you. Great info. Ty so much. 3 sizes down in keto in 10 months. I’m in month 15!!

[@Total_Body_Fitness_USA]

The key here is following the diet properly. As an exercise physiologist and health coach for the last 3 decades, I have had countless people come to me in horrible health after following a ketogenic diet. What I find is that a lot of people think they can eat any kind of meats including fried pork and they will be fine. I have people that eat bacon/pork sausage and eggs on a daily basis and their health has deteriorated. I have others with low testosterone and other hormonal deficiencies due to eating animals that were injected with hormones. Following the diet properly is key and a lot of people lack direction and end up in worse health!

[@curiouscat3384]

Why is this video just now appearing in my feed when I've been exploring Keto for 2 years???? Have his videos been suppressed? He's very impressive and speaks in a way I can understand.

[@mhmdpspsps8096]

The best video explaining a ketogenic diet, all the others are social media types trying to sell you something.

[@jennywren6655]

Thank you Dr Phinney for your refreshingly straightforward explanation of what keto adaptation is. Your explanation of exercise and how that works post keto was most helpful. As a cyclist and fairly new keto adaptor, I have always had a back up carb snack lurking in back pocket just incase, I found your advice and knowledge very encouraging, thank you.

[@gobofraggel7383]

I may not be doing it right, but I lost 15 pounds in 4 weeks. Cut out all the bread and sugar, Eat only eggs, cheese, asparagus, low carb shakes and bars, work out each day for 1 hour, weights one day, cardio the next, and a 15 hour fast from bedtime at 8p to lunch. I feel good too. I think I just want to make sure I am not harming myself in some way. Is there an app to tell me how to do it right?

[@serraios1989]

The man that started it all. Thanks doc

[@rudecow56]

Comprehensive ,detailed lecture. Excellent clear information. Thank you.

[@corteltube]

I started keto to lose a few pounds…about 15lb…lost it and want to stay on it because it’s so much easier than a low fat maintenance. An added bonus I wasn’t even expecting is from when I started to present which is now 5 months…I have not had one single IBS flare up. My gastro intestinal tract is so calm. I used to get at least 1 to 2 bad stomach aches and bloating a week…now it is all at peace ☺️. I don’t know what the issue was before…but it’s gone now…I eat dairy and eggs and meat with green veggies. Not a single issue.

[@benth162]

Mine experience is very much like "Changling" below. I've been on the Ketogenic diet for about two months now and I have lost 20 Lbs with absolutely no exercise, partly because I have physical problems that keep me from getting my heart rate up to 120. I was obese at 240 while only 5'8". I made a vow to myself that if could get down to 220 I would start exercising any way I could to augment the diet. Today was my first purposeful walk, in almost four years, not including those excursions to the grocery and Costco. What most on this diet do not realize is that when you lose weight you are essentially not only burning fat, you are also burning muscle, so I will be doing some weight lifting as well along with normal calisthenics. Remember also when you lose too much too fast your Gluteus Maximus disappears and the reason that you'll need to exercise those muscles to build them up so you have something to hang your pants on.

[@markopolo8348]

I can't thank you enough for this knowledge, God bless you and your family

[@toni4729]

Check out "Low Carb Down Under" if you havn't found it already.

[@ivetaf3855]

I am on Keto now . ...hoping to lose weight . ..nothing else has helped . ..my Brother is a doctor and he told me to do so in order to save my life ...I lost 12 lbs in 3 weeks . ..and I have to lose 70 - 80 lbs more . ... So this can change my life . ... I do love animals . ..and feel sorry for them . ..and I hate animals being brutally treated by the food - industry. ... But my body needs meat . ..I can't live without eating meat . ..and as you know by the bible . ..God allows that . ..

[@toni4729]

These animals were put here as our food. We do need them. I can understand how you feel about the abuse of anuse of animals but the more people who live on keto the better. We're doing them a favour. We're not eating the wheat and corn and the seed plants that are taking up the land that the animals should be grazing on. This is the problem. These plants are distoying the land and our animals are penned up because of it. Keep up the good work and talk more people into the keto.

[@user-or7ti6gt9s]

Thank you for your dedication to learning and sharing your knowledge in Nutritional Ketosis. I am new with Virta and I already see the difference in my body. I am totally a believer because I have tried everything and only Virta made a program so monitored and so easy to follow. I am forever grateful..

[@SuperFata]

I was 106 KG (116 at my heaviest) last summer, felt terrible. I had digestive problems, stomach aches, joint and body aches, low energy, acne, bad skin (both fat and dry in different areas) and high blood pressure, just to mention a few health issues. I started doing a ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting (8/16) and walking 10 000 steps each day in late August. In under 4 months, I lost 18 KG. ALL my health issues were gone. Blood pressure like 25-year-old (I´m 45). In late December I went back to a "normal" diet, listening to my doctors "advice". Two months in and I feel really sick. I´m going back to healthy keto and intermittent fasting permanently. Best thing I ever did!

[@videoshare143]

What made your doctors think you needed to go back to your old diet? And why did you agree to? Just curious!

[@SuperFata]

@@videoshare143 @A mix of the christmas season and its traditions and double checking if my better health was actually because of the change in diet and eating style. Regarding my doctor, nutrional expertise is a minimal part of their education and even the proffesionals working in the fields are roughly 20 years behind, giving very outdated advice.

[@jackthomas1978]

Im keto and I.F. Works a dream 3 years on.

[@muhubobulhan6318]

In this world everywhere you go sugary food is there, specially hanging out with your family and being the only one who’s keto is hard that’s why I avoid to go and eat outside otherwise is hard to maintain. Thank you Dr and all Keto family.

[@shannonkringen]

16:8 fasting along with HFLC is working for me.

[@PinkAmadeus]

Will work on the long-run only if the fat is not animal-based.

[@Tmanaz480]

@@PinkAmadeus BS

[@PinkAmadeus]

@@Tmanaz480 Time will tell.

[@Tmanaz480]

@PMO... time has already told. Do some research.

[@annflanders4768]

My Dr is stubborn, I do not have a long term health problem but I know something is wrong. When I ask my doctor why are my rbc's elevated, he says I don't know and mcv's low, (not real low) he gives me iron. Then I asked why are you giving me iron, am I anemic. He said your not anemic. Then why are you giving me iron and why are my rbc' s elevated. I did not take the iron. For years, I have been extremely fatigue, migraines, headaches, sinus, joint pain, rashes, nose bleeds, dizziness, acid reflux, motility, slow metabolism, low blood pressure, low body temp, and they insist your thyroid is fine, everything is fine. Nonsense. I decided to take matters into my own hands and stop listening to stubborn doctors who don't care. After much prayer, I seem to fit into the adrenal fatigue. I also kept getting yeast breakouts and I know yeast love sugar. That bug was making me crave sugar too. I decided to fight it. I did research. I started the keto diet. I listen to my body symptoms, if I have pain or sinus inflammation or nose bleeds, I know that food is not good for me, so I stop the food, (once was organic milk), and that worked. My joint paint and headaches are subsiding and I am loosing weight. I'm not relying on my doctors because they never listened to me to begin with and don't care. I'll take care of myself and get out of their system and hopefully never see them again. I have had years of misery. They really should teach nutrition to doctors. Doctors should listen to their patients.

[@01brake]

I was in the same situation, i stopped going to the doctor and have cured myself. How are you feeling now almost 12 months since you first posted here.

[@plantasornamentalespty]

With a simple keto diet and discipline, I have lost 32 pounds since November 12, 2019. I started with 235 pounds and I’m 203 now! Keto is not just a diet, for me is a lifestyle that save lives! I’m looking forward to lose the next 20 pounds!

[@yogawiththeresa]

Thank you Dr. Phinney , three years in a row my numbers are great and i have perfected my low carb diet.

[@stevencole4602]

I could listen to Stephen Phinney all day....in fact, I think I might lol

[@denisegirmer4550]

What a BLESSING you are dear Dr! God bless and protect you in the New yr❤️😍

[@brendabalanced9957]

So glad you were willing to be wrong. Fascinating to realise you were a champion so may years ago and the information had not reached the population until recently. I am following the many, many videos of Dr Eric Berg and they are "small chunk" ketogenic trainings that have helped me to do this in a healthy way. My motivation is because I was insulin resistent. This keto diet is being driven by regular people because the medical fraternity and even dieticians are still sitting back waiting for ???? I have never eaten so many low carb vegetables and the low protein and high fat has removed cravings and stabilised my energy and moods.

[@paulgraham5370]

Here's a twist.I'm underweight but have started this diet to control systemic inflammation. That's worked out great! Will I possibly balance my system so that I'll be able to gain some weight?

[@tiredofallthis7716]

To even think or say that, “prove myself wrong”, means this guy is serious about his work.

[@johnsnow5264]

Complications such as heart arrhythmias, cardiac contractile function impairment, sudden death, osteoporosis, kidney damage, increased cancer risk, impairment of physical activity and lipid abnormalities can all be linked to long-term restriction of carbohydrates in the diet. The need to further explore and communicate the untoward side-effects of low-carbohydrate diets should be an important public health message from nutrition professionals.

[@ThanhHW]

Dr. Phinney - THANK YOU for this series explaining Ketogenic living - my husband and I, in our late 40s, were in search of just such a resource as this - we are grateful to have found our way to Virta Health, and are thrilled to have an informative resource to turn to and grow our understanding. Thank you, again!

[@VirtaHealth]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback!

[@nikitaabdalla9675]

Im vegan and when my psoriosis comes out of remission the only thing that controls it is a ketogenic diet. I veganise it of course. I do for a three month period on and off. There are links between psoriosis and candida ketogenic seems to improve both. Trial and error worked for me. Thanks for this video. When im in ketosis i also find i need less food and stay fuller for longer

[@khc204]

Im having trouble making meals for vegan keto. What specific foods do you have? What does a day of eating look like? I'm so curious how I can make it work!

[@nikitaabdalla9675]

@@khc204 im sorry to hear that you are having trouble with veg meals without knowing your motivation to eat a veg or more veg diet it is hard to give you advise. I am happy to give you some ideas but would need more information.

[@nikitaabdalla9675]

@@khc204 vegan keto i was on that before. Lots of olive oil, coconut and avacado helps. You can get high protein low carb pastas now that can fit into keto diet as a side. You can make a cashew cheese sause from scrach or a great avacado peto from scratch and have with a side of vegies etc. I used alot of fatty but healthy dressings on salads and vege. You caould start there. Avocado also makes a great milkshake in morning you can use anykind of low carb plant based milk with ice, avocado, cocoa power or vanilla and a keto sweetner like xylatol or stevia. Its great and fills you up and is gut friendly. If you want you can also add a vegan protein powder. Please tell me your motivations for vegan keto and O can give you some more tips. For breakfast chia pudding is great. You can get alot of keto muslies now also.

[@khc204]

@nikita abdalla those are great tips. Thank you! I'm actually okay with eating meat but I wanted to learn ways to vary my fat source. Also sometimes I just get tired of eating meat. It's also nice to eat with vegan friends and keep doing low carb, high fat. My main motivation for starting a keto diet was for energy and concentration. I used to feel tired all the time and take naps throughout the day but I've had so much more steady energy on a keto diet.

[@nikitaabdalla9675]

@@khc204 glad that its helpful. Yes its sometimes good to have breaks from meat occasionly and increase vege intake.

[@edixasanchezpacheco3692]

Authenticity and honesty at work with this Dr

[@shalv1731]

Ketosis so well explained . Hooked to every minute of this video. 😊

[@jeffkermath1809]

Just wanted to thank you for the incredibly informative lifestyle change. It is a long road, education is a huge part, this is fantastic. Thank you.

[@Amanda.c91]

I’m so glad he was confident enough in saying one can eat this way for weeks months and decades. So great. Although I practice vegan keto, it’s still so superb

[@rozrivera]

Useful information. My question is how do I go about finding a physician that has adequate information and experience in this? You often hear how important it is to have supervision, but no one ever gives you guidance in how to find the right, qualified person.

[@jackbenedict9880]

Very informative well done video good to hear the information coming from an actual doctor thank you for taking the time to actually learn about nutrition

[@LawofMoses]

I have started eating only 2 times a day between noon and 6pm and have a couple coffee in the morning and I only drink water. No sugars or rarely. I have dropped 55 pounds in 6 months. I have a a couple of fainting spells though since. I do not have any health issues that I know of. I eat an Avocado a day in a wrap with lettuce and some bell pepper and for supper always a good home cooked meal. I eat kosher as well. The dizziness has happened in the mornings 3 x so far with one that made me pass out for about a minute. Could it be low nutrients in the morning from not eating since the day before? Generally I feel ok, I do suffer already from severe chronic pain and major depressive disorder severe and chronic. I have dealt with this for 11 years and it's not going away. So was just curious if eating two times a day and cutting out most carbs is ok.

[@dongrandy]

I'm a long distance cyclist and would like to learn more about endurance sports and nutrition. There are many lifestyle channels that provide information on what to eat and when, however, at best, the information is inconsistent. I follow the ketosis lifestyle including intermittent fasting. Very interested in learning more about nutrition especially as it applies to endurance sports i.e. cycling. I've been following your KZbin Channel. Excellent content. Thanks for sharing the science of nutritional ketosis.

[@jantrapnell01able]

Thank you, Dr. Phinney!

[@lovingitonketo]

I agree here We started Keto after being Vegan for 6 years... The main reason why we changed over was the health benefits. I had a heart attack at year 6 of a vegan diet, and I was able to cure my heart and vessels, and arteries changing over to the keto diet.

[@powerwill8748]

I was 🛌 bound at 620 pounds. I went more carnivore. I do eat some vegetables. I'm down to 486 near a year. In a standstill but I'm still fighting . I was swimming 6 days a week but I been having major symtoms with whizzing and chest pain on exertion. Did a heart ultrasound and a contrast ct scan. I past them both. Doing a stress test Oct 6 and another sleep test on the 13th. I have major sleep apnea breathing trouble at night even on 20 with cpap. I get medicare 2020. I need a better cardiologist. She is old school which is out dated. We don't see eye to eye. I wish this doctor would reach out. Watch all of his stuff. Not many MD's I would trust. He is the real deal

[@roadlesstraveledd]

very informative even though i am whole food plant based, I have nothing against the keto diet. both diets work and can disrupt the pharmaceutical and healthcare/insurance industries when they figure out that we can control our lives with proper nutrition and some exercise which does more than they could ever with drugs and tests and procedures while gouging us for money

[@ostry5981]

Yes!

[@markushantzl2722]

Nice Recipes, I made a Keto diet and had top results but having a plan is very important.

[@dansmithdks]

Wow! Dr. Stephen Phinney. Thank you, that was knowledge bomb after knowledge bomb you were dropping, there. Really, truly appreciate it. Thank you again.