What I've Learned About Why We Don't Need Fiber based on the evidence in the literature

[@ChristianHiroseRomeoGraham]

More keto doctors need to be informed about this. Some are still recommending folks to eat 10 cups of raw salad for "adequate" fiber.

[@DrTonyHampton]

I think the poorly done studies of the past continue to cloud their judgement. It's hard for people to remove old beliefs even if they have evidence to the contrary. Hopefully as we continue to share, we can shift the tide with the ultimate goal of allowing individuals to feel comfortable with diets that don't have much fiber in it.

[@fender1000100]

You dont need 10 cups of raw veg. You can make delicious flapjacks out of mung beans, oats, banana, strawberries and dates. And get plenty of A quality fibre and a tasty treat at the same time.

[@berikco]

I'm 18 months on carnivore, zero fruit or vegetables/fiber since may 2021 I am 54 years old. No more artritis, this was gone after 3 weeks of zero carb eating No more diabetic No more hypertensia (stopped medication after 4 weeks) No more constipation and no more diarea No more migraines No more sinus problems No more bloated Was morbide obese, lost 37 Kg All bloodwork is excelent, looks like a 20 year old athlete my doctor says Was never sick anymore, before i needed every winter 2 or 3 times antibiotics Brain fog gone, this is incredible Toenails strong and shiny, no longer yellow and brittle Skintags gone Excess skin gone Eyesight for reading improved I was stunned at the long list of old age ailments that disappeared Fiber is sawdust, homo sapiens did not developed due to processing useless mater trough there intestins

[@DrTonyHampton]

This has been the experience of almost all of my carnivore patients. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@kawagonzo6951]

I added bananas to carnivore = next level

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@kawagonzo6951 Interesting combination. As long as it works for you, it works for me.

[@kutdafanon4925]

Did you take supplements ?

[@AppleOfThineEye]

I hope you told your doctor you stopped taking your medication.

[@bert_buikema]

Everybody should read 'Death by food pyramid" by Denise Minger. Then you will learn the how and why of the dietary guidelines. Prepare to be shocked. By the way, I follow the carnivore diet, have to go almost every morning, do not produce much but it is a comfortable little job. No pain, no constipation, no troubles.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Will check that out. Thanks!

[@ЛидияЧеснокова-я5ф]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@aulbertwest9648]

Thank You for keeping this video at a reasonable length.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Agree, and planning to keep all the videos shorter in length unless a podcast recording with a guest. I appreciate the feedback.

[@159awi]

This study actually makes sense. Humans do not have a cecum that works like other animals do. We do not ferment vegetable materials in our gut very well as compared to other animals.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Great point about fermentation 😊

[@tinknal6449]

More accurate we don't have the cecum of herbivores. We have the cecums of carnivores.

[@tinknal6449]

@user-pg4jg5eh8k Go away anonymous coward.

[@jgreen9361]

@@tinknal6449You have the same caecum as a bonobo.

[@fender1000100]

Absolute rubbish. There are no carnivore BLUE ZONES. That's all you have to know. Fibre is essential for optimal health and cancer prevention. The fact that most white people seem to be against that fact doesn't change it

[@ClassicJukeboxBand]

An obesity doctor who likes carnivore? Questions advice and uses critical thinking skills? What's not to like? The only other one I know is Dr. Adam Nally here in Arizona. Dr. Tony, you are automatically one of my favorite youtube docs now! BTW, I saw Dr. Paul Mason talk about this study a couple of years ago...

[@DrTonyHampton]

Carnivore is the only dietary pattern my body has fully agreed with. Definitely love, Dr. Paul Mason Would love to meet Dr. Nally And happy you have found my channel.

[@ClassicJukeboxBand]

@@DrTonyHampton Thanks, Doc.

[@DrTonyHampton]

I've always struggle with too much fiber in my diet causing bloating and other symptoms. Share in the comments if you've had issues with too much dietary fiber?

[@ChristianHiroseRomeoGraham]

I'm sure most people have, but often they unknowingly blame it on meat, dairy, etc.

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@ChristianHiroseRomeoGraham I totally agree. Ironically, I made if worse by trying to treat my symptoms with more fiber. That did not turn out good at all. Thankfully, I discovered keto and it's healing powers solved my irritable bowel problem.

[@ChristianHiroseRomeoGraham]

@@DrTonyHampton Glad to hear that. I've experienced much less digestive distress too, after completely cutting out the grains, reducing my vegetable intake, and going primarily animal based keto.

[@159awi]

Yes sir! I have the same problems with too much fiber. Bloating. Crazy gas. Discomfort. I try to avoid the stuff.

[@christycoco4619]

Ever since I was a kid fiber ripped up my gut. It hurts so much. It took me decades to figure it out because so many push fiber as healthy. All the carnivores helped many people showing you can thrive with no fiber in your diet.

[@lorineely6921]

I was recently diagnosed with a tortuous colon. I’m learning that low fiber foods work better for me along with watching my fats. Basically eating for easy digestion. It’s amazing how different we all are! I tried carnivore and was terribly constipated. Maybe I didn’t eat enough fats with it idk 🤷🏼 but I think it was just too much to digest. Enzymes help me so much too! Sports Research brand. Love the video. Not enough research on fiber for sure!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks, Lori

[@johntatman9168]

Man I wish I could find a DR like you in my area. It would be so nice to have an actual educated discussion with my Dr about keto/carnivore lifestyle.

[@DrTonyHampton]

We need more metabolic docs

[@jamesalles139]

Thank yo sir, for the research and putting it in a video!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Any time!

[@carolinemarie44]

I cant eat fiber due to my IBS. It would make my pain so much worse. So glad I found the carnivore way of eating! I feel that my body uses most everything I eat. I don't have many bowel movements, but no IBS either.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Totally agree

[@ukelilly]

Thx for the details.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Appreciate you

[@barbaragaona7785]

With this video came an advertisement about fiber rich oatmeal. Can't make this up. Love your channel, Dr Tony. 🙏 💪 ♥ And now cereal is being pushed for dinner. Really?! Edit: I recently went on a 7 day cruise. Ate Ketovore, eggs, bacon and sausage for breakfast....meat, broccoli and small salad for dinner. Only 1 small dessert the last night. I did eat a little bread. My system worked so well. No problems at all. I didn't do my daily 18/20 hour fasting but it didn't matter. My digestion was great.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@johngcahill9583]

I went Carnivore...and loved it...but had to revert to taking fiber...just had to... nearly back to normal again

[@DrTonyHampton]

You may want to check out the Black Carnivore livestream on KZbin and ask her for some of her advice

[@csdougherty]

Thank you for this!

[@DrTonyHampton]

My pleasure!

[@TimoJordanov]

Hi dr Hampton, Interesting video! What about the meta-analyses (for instance Yang 2012) that show that fiber increases stool frequency in patients with constipation? Also van der Schoot 2022 inferring that fiber supplementation is effective against constipation? I'm curious about your thoughts on those. Thank you!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Yang conclusion: Conclusion: Dietary fiber intake can obviously increase stool frequency in patients with constipation. It does not obviously improve stool consistency, treatment success, laxative use and painful defecation. This meta analysis seems to suggest that there will be more bowel movements, but a lot of the other measures are not improved with dietary fiber Having more bowel movements does not equal better health, if the bowel movements are not necessary if we have less dietary fiber

[@DrTonyHampton]

The Effect of Fiber Supplementation on Chronic Constipation in Adults: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials The study definitely shows improvement with dietary fiber It is my belief that if a person benefits from dietary fiber, they should consume it but it’s not required to have normal bowel movements or have a healthy gastrointestinal system

[@tomsoccociojr.5776]

great job…and the truth shall set you free!

[@DrTonyHampton]

❤️

[@Arcadia61]

I can attest to this. I've suffered from excess weight for many decades. Every time I made a commitment to lose weight, I upped my intake of vegetables, as per common myth, and each and every time I started to immediately feel bloated, and gassy, and got blocked up something terrible. Each and every time! I went on a keto diet and lost a bunch of weight. When I stalled, still needing to shed five or six kilos, I went on a carnivore diet. Lost the last stubborn weight, got rid of my hip pain, and have far more energy and a happier outlook on life. On zero carbs and zero fibre, my digestive system is working the best it has ever worked. I go every three or four days but it is a very easy process. You don't have much waste to pass so not going daily is no problem at all. The higher fat on carnivore helps things along. You only produce as much bile as needed to break down the fat the body needs, so any extra will just pass through. With hardly any other waste passing through, you can gauge if you are eating too little or too much fat. A little hard means you're not eating enough, too loose, you're eating too much. The body is a wonderful machine when you get to know it. By giving it the right fuel, you are able to understand and somewhat control how it works. Sorry if I've put too many details but we are talking about constipation or lack of it after all!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Those details are greatly appreciated and will inspire someone who needs to hear them

[@realjasondaniels]

I’ve only been carnivore for five weeks and my IBS mostly turned around on day one. I was going 6-12 times per day, but now just once or twice. My stools are pencil thin and I’m straining. I’ve read that’s due to stress, and I have plenty (chronic pain, can’t sleep, financial crisis). I had every test done at the GI - all negative. Could there be another variable other than stress?

[@DrTonyHampton]

Consider a functional medicine doc to do a broader evaluation

[@realjasondaniels]

@@DrTonyHampton I’m on the waitlist for Revero.

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@realjasondaniels I think that's great. Revero is definitely the right organization with the right docs.

[@pong4life]

I am on low carb diet and doing quite well with all the fiber from vegetables and Konjac noodles. My understanding is that you need a healthy microbiom in your gut to boost your immunity and overall health (you didn't mention that fibers are a great source of food for your gut bacteria). I don't have bloated feeling or constipation problem. So, I have not gone carnivore yet. Also, I wonder if you can address how you can get all the vitamins, polyphenols and minerals from meat only.

[@DrTonyHampton]

It sounds like what you are doing is working for you. The microbiome is different for carnivores who don't require fiber to thrive.

[@pong4life]

@@DrTonyHampton Thanks for yoru reply. I just watched Dr Ken Berry's video on the myth of "7 True Dangers of Carnivore Diet". So, I now understand why carnivore diet is ok. I do eat plenty of meat but I don't want to deprive myself of other good things in the plant world (giving up noodles and pizza is hard enough).

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@pong4life Thanks for being open to differing opinions. I am a ketovore and do enjoy veggies periodically.

[@x-techgaming]

Meat is digested almost entirely by the time it's halfway through the duodenum, at the very beginning of your intestines. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5TCl32kftdofNk

[@pepper419]

You're nearly always told to drink more as well but that does no good at all. It goes into the blood stream and out through the kidneys and bladder. What you need is the fat and oils that moves the stools along the digestive system.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks for bringing up fat which is definitely good for regularity

[@logans3365]

Constapation can be a symptom of dehydration, especially if you have a high sodium and low potassium diet. You are right that you definitely should just drink a ton of water when constapated though

[@rmrox666]

2 months carnivore, my blood pressure lowered and my blood sugar went from 7.9 mmol/l to 5.4 mmol/l.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Wonderful

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

Fascinating. Not sure I believe a word but fascinating. There is fiber and there is keto, or low glycemic, or beneficial fiber that can and should be nutritionally sourced - even on a so-called Keto diet. Even the strictest originators of "keto" from back in the day, like Atkins, allowed and encouraged something like broccoli as a keto friendly vegetable that provides fiber. This has evolved to where beans, a relatively strong source of fiber, can be introduced in a "clean keto" type diet. Fiber is essential for the biome - it feeds the biome - so it is essential.

[@DrTonyHampton]

My goal is to make all of us think outside the box while honoring the dietary patterns of others.

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

@@DrTonyHampton That's a worthy goal. In that spirit, I encourage you to look into the views (updated and refined) of Dr. Robert Ostfeld.

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@Franklin-pc3xd I was a vegetarian for 8 plus years and am aware of Dr. Robert Ostfeld. A great resource for those who desire a plant based diet. My body tolerates an animal based diet however.

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

@@DrTonyHampton Don't get me wrong, Doc. I covet my weekly ribeye, but since I've moved to grass fed and finished, range and pasture raised, I find my ribeyes (real thing, not plant based) are half the size for twice the price. I also include organ meats - from cod liver - to beef organs. I've always done well by keeping most of my volumes in the fresh crucifers, sprouted/fermented vegetables/legumes, eggs and berries. It used to be a good quality egg was the best nutritional bang for your dime or two-bits. It still is, but now it's more like for your fifty cents. In California, it's more like for your buck. As we well know, the pendulum has swung back and forth on the virtues/evils of eggs a couple of times over the decades.

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@Franklin-pc3xd I am definitely shocked at the prices we have to pay for quality food. The community I serve in Chicago definitely find that price is a barrier to eating high quality. So for most of my patients there is a little bit of a compromise where we focus on purchasing the highest-quality food their resource will allow. As the resources increase they then have an opportunity to improve the food they are eating.

[@cps_Zen_Run]

I have health success with daily TRE window of 4-hours or less. This allows one’s digestive system not to feel rushed, nor overworked.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Share more about TRE?

[@yogiegemini2053]

What is TRE?

[@mom2bbjandag]

TRE = time restricted eating; intermittent fasting

[@DrTonyHampton]

I love time restricted eating I can’t get enough in over 4 hours but do well with a 6-8 hour feeding window

[@obbhoy]

We need more doctors like this man 👏👏👏

[@DrTonyHampton]

Appreciate that

[@darthdurkelthewise320]

As a person living with Crohn’s Disease and UC, fiber is not what your colon or body wants or needs. It was too late for me as I lost my entire colon to Crohn’s. However, I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been at 52. I’m not 100% carnivore but please believe me, all you need to be regular and healthy is offered in grass fed/finished meats, eggs, and butter. You don’t need Keto, Paleo, or any other heavily marketed and trendy “diet”. Make some lifestyle changes. I see the difference believe me and I had been battling for over 20 years listening to so called nutritionists and doctors who just followed guidelines given to them.

[@DrTonyHampton]

I appreciate your testimonial

[@paradox9357]

Thanks for sharing this video. I recently watched a Netflix documentary "Hack your Health: The Secrets of your Gut". In the video, it claims some of our gut microbes needs to consume fiber or otherwise they will start eating the gut lining. Surely that is a scary thought if it is true. While I totally agree fiber isn't needed for normal bowel movements, what is your thought on the above claim?

[@DolceVents]

Thank you so much for this lecture. I’m grateful to see a man of color educating the masses!

[@DrTonyHampton]

🙏🏾

[@lightningslim]

No surprise to me! :) 6 years since I had cereal or grains of any kind - No bread, no fruit, no vegetables - no issues. and once a day, regular as clockwork! 😁

[@DrTonyHampton]

That's great! No surprise to hear

[@Nellis202]

I take a concoction of soluble and insoluble fiber, not a a large amount mind you, but enough to feed the gut biome. You know, prebiotics, I think they’re called. No probiotic supplements other than Greek yogurt and kefir. Also , I get enough fiber prebiotics from my diet, such as garlic,onions ,green beans, broccoli etc, etc. And, oh yeah ……. grass fed and grass finished beef 🥩 and eggs from pasture raised chickens 🐔.

[@OnceUponLater]

It’s like the Uganda study. The fiber shouldn’t be the focus; the phytonutrients should be the focus. I mostly eat meat, eggs, green leafy and cruciferous veggies, and coconut oil along with my bodybuilding regimen but am MUCH happier after switching my veggies to juiced veggies (not smoothies). I’ve been hospitalized in the past with so many gut issues and never got relief until recently after fasting and changing my fiber situation. I believe I had leaky gut and MAY even have been caused by SUCRALOSE in the protein supps I used to swear by (which the FDA continues to swear is safe)

[@AppleOfThineEye]

So if I'm understanding correctly -- if you are *not* on a low-plant diet, fiber is still good for you. But if you're a ketovore, your need for fiber is essentially null?

[@DrTonyHampton]

A Whole Foods plant based diet with fiber is better than a low fiber highly processed standard American diet. I prefer a low fiber low carb diet for most

[@AppleOfThineEye]

@@DrTonyHampton Makes sense, thanks!

[@lynettedaniels6101]

Does this include soluble fiber to feed your gut microbiome? I am ketovore , have always been regular, but add soluble fiber for gut health. I think having a strong gut microbiome is extremely important for overall heath because I have heard that all disease starts in the gut.

[@DrTonyHampton]

From what I’ve learned in my training, the more plants we eat the more diverse the microbiome needs to be to to break down the various starches and indigestible sugars in plant matter. Carnivores don’t need a diverse microbiome since animal flesh at a chemical level is nearly identical to that of another animal, so fewer species of bacteria are needed in the digestion process.

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

@@DrTonyHampton Here's the problem with that reasoning in the practical context of modern food supply chains. Animal flesh, even farm raised fish, is largely fed a diet that makes the meat unhealthy. As a practical matter, the expense of certified organic, pasture raised, grass fed and finished beef is out of reach for most people. Another fact is that when people allocate an increasing part of their overall diet with crucifers, it isn't as if they are adding a whole lot of fiber - just look at the relative fiber content of kale, red lettuce, chard, etc.

[@berikco]

@@Franklin-pc3xd the meat is still far more healthy than plants.

[@tinknal6449]

@@Franklin-pc3xd This is what happens when purists take hold in an ideology. With the exception of farmed fish there is nothing wrong with conventionally farmed meat, and organic is just a marketing scam.

[@twiggyfitness]

QUESTION: How do you convince older people (70yo+) that the lies about fiber are hurting them?

[@DrTonyHampton]

I would share this with them www.doctorkiltz.com/fiber-myth/

[@jennyorriss]

What if your diabetic we are told to eat more fiber

[@DrTonyHampton]

Here is a study that suggests that dietary fiber is beneficial in diabetics: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10805824/ The way you want to think about it however is that it’s better to not consume the poison, which is excessive carbs, as opposed to consuming the poison and then using fiber to help remove the poison. That’s one of the reasons why people on a low-carb diet don’t have to worry about fiber because they don’t consume the poison (carbs) in excess

[@marilyn111111]

Hi Dr. Hampton, The study is published in a predatory journal. Is there a similar study in a reputable journal? I am Keto so just trying to find facts. The study makes sense but if I ever brought it up to my doctors I am sure they would roll their eyes (even though eye rolls don’t usually matter to me anymore). Just tough to know who and what to believe when seeking facts.

[@DrTonyHampton]

To be honest, I haven’t seen any studies like this elsewhere and there is a need to verify it with additional research to support the antidotal examples I see in clinic I will circle back if I find any other studies 😊

[@thereallyrichone]

How about for people with diverticulosis? Will it help by reducing or removing fiber help to ease the symptoms?

[@DrTonyHampton]

I believe that reducing inflammation is the key. I write columns with the DietDoctor and consider them a reliable resource. Check out this article about diverticulitis and particularly focus on the fiber section: www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/diverticulitis

[@kawagonzo6951]

did for me! all I fiber I eat is 1 banana a day!! I cut off al veggies all legumes all nuts all seeds.!! ......symptoms and pain went away in 3 or 4 days

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@kawagonzo6951 That’s why everyone should their own personal experience over the advice of others

[@martarico186]

Do you know much about Hirschsprung's desease? I suspect i had it before my ileostomy. Are there any resources that you are aware of that you can share to follow up on it on my own?

[@DrTonyHampton]

Hirschsprung's disease involves missing nerve cells in the muscles of part or all of the large intestine (colon) and is challenging to treat. I would search for a gastroenterologist on the Low Carb USA, Society of metabolic health practitioners, or diet doctor websites to see if you can find one who may be better prepared to answer this question

[@martarico186]

@@DrTonyHamptonMany thanks!!

[@NoirHammer]

Dtr., glad you found what works for "you".

[@DrTonyHampton]

💯

[@args50451]

Not enough information on the Anti Nutrient effects of dietary fiber. It slows absorption of nutrients by absorbing the nutrients and letting you poop them out. That includes essential nutrients.

[@DrTonyHampton]

TRUE

[@RenieNostalgic]

I’m so tired hearing about the “importance” of fiber.🙄 Especially when one doesn’t eat carbs!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Totally agree!

[@DrTonyHampton]

BTW. Nice KZbin channel. Brought back some memories 😊

[@RenieNostalgic]

@@DrTonyHampton Thank you!! 😀

[@cindimcgrath9442]

So.... There's a week-known doctor that recommends high fiber when going through menopause. Any benefit you can see?

[@DrTonyHampton]

Fiber is not my preferred approach due to the bloating and gas that comes with it, however some studies have even found that diets higher in fiber might help to balance production of estrogen

[@MrBDezno]

It only makes sense if you are a dog owner. If the dog has runny stools the owner is recommended to add fiber to the diet to address the problem.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Interesting perspective Buck

[@CrimzDad]

Fiber is more important to feed the gut microbiome. I eat mostly meat, but that would be an important reason for fiber.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Most carnivores do just fine without fiber

[@CrimzDad]

@@DrTonyHampton Yes, since they break down the same in the gut... I am almost a carnivore :() I am just saying there is evidence a diverse diet can increase lifespan with bacteria in the gut. Doing just fine and living to 85... or possibly doing amazing and living to 120 :) I want the latter... So I keep researching. I eat well and exercise.. 55 looking 38.

[@TP-ui9xu]

Any thoughts on fiber and telomere length? Studies have shown positive correlation between fiber intake and telomere length

[@DrTonyHampton]

I had not heard about this correlation however, if it is in fact, true, I think for those who consume fiber that’s some good news

[@angelicbaby92]

So I have a lot of health issues but frankly, they happened after I stopped caring completely what I was eating bc I became severely depressed. When you talk about fiber, are you also including artificial fiber (like benefiber) and fiber in whole wheats? Does that mean whole wheats are not actually good for you? I ended up being the skinniest in my adult life after I switched from bleached empty carbs to whole grains. I was told the fiber in whole grain pasta, rice and bread help digest the carbs. I noticed a difference when I no longer had diabetic pain in my feet when I switched.

[@DrTonyHampton]

I am positive that you continue to reap positive results as you continue your journey with carb reduction 😊

[@JoanRickenbach]

I am going to try this i am so done with all of this mirlax benifber colace water water leaking butt I am done or i just stop eating

[@DrTonyHampton]

You got this

[@Truebol]

Barley grass is great for fiber etc ...

[@DrTonyHampton]

If someone desires fiber, it’s one of the many options

[@nalcon1]

I'm not a fiber freak. I'm close to a carnavor. Maybe a serving of veggies or fruit now and then. I do know by reliable lab studies that fiber increases cellular resperation That's a good thing.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Totally aligned. Thanks for coming to my channel

[@D.von.N]

People with higher fibre intake also need to drink enough fluids, or they won't have the benefits. Did anyone look at this detail? Fibre has been always good for me, satiating for longer and easing the passage. I have no reason to switch. I know the consequences of low fibre diet for me.

[@DrTonyHampton]

I definitely think that anybody who is benefiting from adding fiber to their diet should continue to do so. I believe that we should individualize treatment so that we can all choose which approach is best for us.

[@D.von.N]

@@DrTonyHampton Well, that is in odds with the title that we don't need fibre. I would need to read the whole articles to see the limitations of their findings instead of having just certain parts chosen for me. Those on keto diet also eat vegetables so they do have some fibre in that. I am a carb person and I have experienced repeatedly that not including enough fibre will make me constipated. Keto didn't do me well. So yes, each to their own, but you should not produce these click baits that we don't need fibre. As far as our history goes, we always had some fibre in our diet. And the keto diet on the population level is unsustainable. All the hens in the world don't produce enough eggs for every person on the planet to have one per day, or even every other day. Keto diet should be a disease management diet, but it is not the way we should go forward as a population.

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@D.von.N In the video, I mentioned that it wasn’t a fiber shaming video The goal is to give those who don’t want to consume fiber permission to not consume it.

[@D.von.N]

@@DrTonyHampton I didn't mention any fat shaming. Where did that come from? Never mind. I shared my observation that the title is rather misleading. But that was the intention, right? To make people click on it to keep the content monetised.

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@D.von.N That was my error. I meant that there wasn’t any fiber shaming. My goa is to educate the public so that they have a path to metabolic health. Based on my training in Nutrition in Functional Medicine it is possible to achieve metabolic health in many ways. I’ve taken hundreds of patients off of medicines by reducing carbs in their diet and without focusing on fiber. In fact some of those patients are carnivores and are doing quite well 😊. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

[@reginafisher9919]

After going keto my IBS started to go away, the less fiber the better

[@DrTonyHampton]

Amen to that

[@simplehealthyliving4681]

While I agree with you, you did not say anything as to how things move in a carnivore's intestines. What is the mechanism? What is the solution for someone who has blockage?

[@DrTonyHampton]

Practically speaking, understanding the mechanism of why carnivores don’t get constipated is not that important. What’s important is that they don’t generally get constipated. Carnivores are highly efficient at breaking down protein due to a high acidity level in their stomachs. They therefore don’t create a lot of waste as is the case for people who eat high amounts of fiber. As long as those bowel movements are of a normal consistency when they occur, there’s no need to have bowel movement’s everyday. If a carnivore is thriving, is metabolically healthy, and not suffering from constipation, it seems logical to allow them to continue eating that way while also honoring those who consume fiber to as well 🤷🏾 If someone on a carnivore diet gets constipated I generally advise the following: 1) I start by asking my patients to be patient. It takes time to increase acid production needed to digest proteins. 2) Staying hydrated, 3) Add electrolytes (sodium potassium and magnesium) 4) Some can temporarily take bile/HCL supplements 5) Exercise

[@helenellsworth9556]

Carnivore, high fat, medium protein, 20gms or none of carbs 😊

[@kendall7086]

What are your meals each day?

[@DrTonyHampton]

Agree

[@guitarbobish]

I am seeing conflicting reports on dietry matters quite often recently and fibre has me confused.As a pre diabetic I have always thought that fibre was useful to slow down digestion and help reduce the effect of sugar spikes.Right or wrong?Also carnivores are getting fibre from the meat that they eat,or is that incorrect?

[@DrTonyHampton]

Fiber definitely slows down digestion, and the more fiber that we have in our food unless we have to worry about sugar spikes The bigger issue is to simply reduce the starchy, sugary, high grain containing foods which leads to spikes, reducing the need to worry about fiber at all No, meat does not contain dietary fiber. Fiber is a non-digestible carbohydrate found in many plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Animal products like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy also don't contain fiber.

[@guitarbobish]

@@DrTonyHampton Thank you.

[@xHawgRyderx]

The average Filipino diet/meal consists of a heap of rice, a very small portion of meat,eggs , namely fatty fish,and tiny amounts of vegetables. I’m speaking from experience. My wife is like clockwork on the toilet. I’ve been constipated my entire life. I take supplements, osmotic laxatives. I’ve found skipping either a few days has no impact. Having carbs in grain form are ok. They take no energy to digest. Half your body weight in water ounces every day. I don’t need 8 bottles of water a day. Extreme athletes maybe. I’ve eaten virtually zero fiber today. Maybe 6 cups of water and I weight 260. You don’t need three meals a day. Animal fat is beneficial. We’re one of a few countries that cut it off and dispose of a valuable, high nutrient source of energy. We’re a nation obsessed with pooping every morning on the clock at all cost and we’re paying the price. I’m not anti fiber at all. Fruits and vegetables are good for us. My favorite is the promotion of eating indigestible foods like chia seeds, corn, seed nuts 😂. Anything that comes out in your poop solid is of no use. Great article.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Love and appreciate every word

[@ManofPirate]

i only eat chicken have done for over 20 years thats it my poo its nice and lumpy dont eat anything else low fat mayo too no bread or out

[@DrTonyHampton]

I’m not surprised that you’ve been successful with only eating chicken which contains protein and fat which are the only essential nutrients we need. Although I tend to think of steak as the only thing I can eat every day, I’m happy that the chicken is getting a job that for you

[@ManofPirate]

@@DrTonyHampton woudnt eating steak every day lead to kidney stones?

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@ManofPirate Based on the guidelines for therapeutic carb restriction, there may be an initial increased risk for uric acid kidney stones and gout flares in those who have had these conditions in the past. This can be easily mitigated simply by easing into carb restriction gradually or by adding back gout medication for 1-2 weeks until a person becomes keto adaptive. Once keto adaptive, the risk for kidney stones and gout flares is actually lower than it was prior to carb restriction.

[@ManofPirate]

@@DrTonyHampton iv never ate carbs well maybe as a baby but i thought kidney stones was always a case if you strictly ate red meat only, obv not in my case i only eat chicken

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@ManofPirate it’s true that eating too much animal protein, such as red meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood, can raise the level of uric acid in metabolically unhealthy persons but once metabolic health is restored with carb restriction including carnivore, that risk fades away for most

[@sharonschauer3257]

Fibre/carbs make me feel awful.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Ditto

[@x-techgaming]

This study is flawed, as pointed out in this video about the same topic. It does not say how much fiber was used for the "high fiber" group, etc. I, personally, feel great without touching fiber. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4WmqJh-prWCa6c

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks for sharing this video It is just one study and like you I don’t need fiber to thrive which is why I think it’s important to provide discussion around this topic. My hope is to educate the public and then let the public make decisions that serve the individual consuming that information

[@Bobocalc]

Why?

[@DrTonyHampton]

The video highlights why fiber is not needed by most of us. Do you have a specific question to help answer your why question?

[@Bobocalc]

I expected: What is the underlying mechanism that prevents constipation Eg. fat stimulates bile production... kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2iriJhpo799qrM

[@martarico186]

But can clinicians not see the results of their patients? Then, like you, they should research other possibilities. If they don't, they are failungvtheir patients. It's a mystery why they get paid sooo much money for poor health care

[@DrTonyHampton]

We should be paid for positive outcomes

[@martarico186]

@@DrTonyHampton you are a God sent!! Thank-you. Keep up with the loving professional work and ministry

[@markmorgan8416]

One study? That's all you have? Come on Dr. Hampton, you can do better. Everyone always uses that one study, the one with constipated people in it. I don't disagree with you--except for your comment near the end that fiber has no nutritional value. Surely, you misspoke. It's one thing to say that we don't need fiber, it's another to say that fiber has no nutritional value. 9:29 You were plant based for many years. Did you not get any nutrients. My old boss died at 57 from colon cancer. He was a low carb eater. I don't think it was from a lack of fiber, but...

[@DrTonyHampton]

Fiber has had nothing but negative effects on my gastrointestinal system and I think it’s OK for those who tolerated before those who don’t I give them permission to not follow a diet that doesn’t serve them

[@markmorgan8416]

@@DrTonyHampton Thanks for the reply!

[@wantshelamokgohloa641]

🎉🔥

[@pepper419]

I don't think digging is quite the terminology.

[@BioHackingbyAndyLeeGraham]

Gut biome eats fiber

[@DrTonyHampton]

True but the gut microbiome of a carnivore will differ from that of a non-carnivore I have a much happier gut as a carnivore

[@VeraB353]

I eat lot of fibre and i go to toilet every day and have a very healthy stole. I think it is not one of the aspects of healthy food that is the issue: it is the holistic way of living. There are more ways to healthy living: if you choose for the fibre, then you also have to choose foor food with probiotics. Because without probiotcis your body can not deal with fibre. If you choose not to eat fibre you need to choose for kero diet : because the keto diet provieds you for making the SCFA's and ketons you need to build your intestines wall. The fight between carnovoor is better then fibre or fibre is better then carnivoor is for me a lack on knowledge. There are more ways for healthy living: if you choose keto do it right , if you choose carbs do it right. The problem with people is they do not know how to eat healthy and eat carbage carbs and carbage meat and lack on important nutitions to keep the cell s and microbioom happy and healthy.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Well stated Bioindividuality is the key

[@superslimj8013]

You need to resolve a constipation issue *before* ramping up fiber/fibre in your diet. Otherwise it's only going to cause a problem 😉. Then you increase the fiber/fibre content gradually. Vegetables and fruits should be the mainstay of a healthy diet, and you'll get all the fiber/fibre you need for a healthy gut

[@DrTonyHampton]

That approach is totally OK for those who want to eat fruit and vegetables but for those who have dietary patterns that don’t include fruits and vegetables it’s totally OK not to have fiber in our diet as illustrated in the study. There are many populations that don’t eat fruits like the Eskimos who are generally considered very healthy yet they primarily just eat fish

[@bert_buikema]

Many people will not agree with you about that last sentence. I am one of them. I used to eat lots of vegetables, some carbs like rice or pasta and a little meat. Most of the time I was severely constipated with hard and painful stools. Yay fiber! Then I went ketovore, now carnivore. Lost 20 pounds, lost my eczema troubles, got a lot more energy and lost the constipation. Our ancestors ate vegetables if they could not get their hands on meat. In order to survive. Says enough.

[@KevinSignorelli]

Ya sure, we don't need fiber. We also don't need one of our kidneys either so I guess we should all just get rid of one.

[@DrTonyHampton]

What would you say to a person who doesn’t eat fiber and is thriving?

[@KevinSignorelli]

​@@DrTonyHampton I'd say I believe nothing of what I hear and half of what I see. I'd also say they'd be doing even better with some fiber as it is a proven fact to be highly beneficial to our gut microbiome. With that said, everyone I see on this nonsense carnivore diet looks to be in mediocre to average health at best. Then I see people like Shaolin monks who are on diets that are mostly vegetarian and high in fiber and are in unbelievable health and fitness levels.

[@KevinSignorelli]

@@DrTonyHampton I'd call bs because it is. It's a proven fact that fiber is highly beneficial to our gut microbiome. Can you be healthy eating no fiber? Ya for a time. Just like the boxer Nicolino Locche who was a chain smoker but also an incredibly good and agile boxer. The human body is capable of withstanding pretty tremendous abuse but it always catches up with you eventually. A diet with zero fiber is not sustainable.

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@KevinSignorelli Even it's some benefit does not mean we all need fiber. To say a diet without fiber is not sustainable is factually incorrect. There are many carnivores who are doing just fine without fiber. It's okay to eat fiber if you choose to but to judge others who don't serves no purpose. BTW: The Inuit and Masai are two groups that are healthy without consuming any fiber.

[@KevinSignorelli]

​@@DrTonyHampton "There are many carnivores who are doing just fine without fiber. " I guess you didn't fully understand my comment. Like that chain smoking boxer who "thrived" for many years during his career as a pro boxer, it wasn't sustainable. He died at 66. You can do a lot of unhealthy things and appear healthy for quite some time but in reality your body is slowly degrading. In other words, what you are recommending is not sustainable long term. The Inuit and Masai are case in point examples. Their life expectancies are much lower than the average. The human body can take a lot of abuse and still maintain a reasonable level of health. Fiber is a REQUIREMENT for OPTIMAL health. This is irrefutable. Can you be healthy without fiber? Ya, for a time. Can you achieve long term optimal health without fiber? No.

[@MrSocialcom]

I smell bs

[@akn0187rmb]

We don’t need fiber says bald guy

[@DrTonyHampton]

This bald guy would love your help Show me a study that proves that fiber leads to hair growth in a guy genetically predisposed to hair loss?

[@sidneyhymes5512]

Bullcrap!

[@DrTonyHampton]

It’s science 🧪

[@jamescalifornia2964]

🧻 If needed - magnesium citrate or high dose vitamin C can help " move things along " 😀👌

[@truthseek3017]

LIAR

[@DrTonyHampton]

There may be some people who benefit from fiber in their diet. I am certainly not one of them as I am essentially carnivore and get symptoms on carnivore. I try to minimize my opinions about medical topics and follow the science which is why I shared this randomized controlled trial. I definitely think you should eat fiber if it works for you.

[@d.bcooper2271]

​@@DrTonyHampton lol 😆

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@d.bcooper2271 I was 😂 when I upon learning that what I’ve always learned was not what I thought