Is the carnivore diet the secret to reversing disease and achieving rapid weight loss, or is it just internet hype? In this episode, we're cutting through the noise to separate scientific fact from the massive claims online. I'll break down the different versions of the carnivore diet, objectively evaluate the evidence (or lack thereof), discuss the potential risks, and share my clinical perspective so you can make an informed decision.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:16 - What Is The Carnivore Diet?

02:11 - The Strict Carnivore Diet

02:54 - The Lion Diet

05:10 - The Animal-Based Diet

06:06 - Why Is The Carnivore Diet So Compelling?

08:33 - A Brief History of The Carnivore Diet

09:27 - The Modern Carnivore Movement

11:41 - Key Voices in the Carnivore Community

14:00 - Evaluating the Claims: What Proponents Say

14:18 - Claim #1: Metabolic Health and Weight Loss

15:54 - Claim #2: Autoimmune Condition Remission

17:03 - Claim #3: Neurologic Effects & Mental Clarity

17:46 - A Critical Lens: Is It What You Add or What You Remove?

19:06 - The Science (or Lack Thereof)

23:22 - Potential Risks and Concerns

27:23 - Nutritional Adequacy and Deficiencies

28:26 - Long-Term Consequences: What We Don't Know

29:28 - A Nerdy Detour: mTOR, IGF-1, and Longevity

30:24 - My 20,000-Foot View: Practical Takeaways

34:26 - My Clinical Approach: Seeing the Whole Person

SELECTED REFERENCES:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11722875/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10105836/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40385902/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11409203/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40094942/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10380617/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/387588552_Assessing_the_Nutrient_Composition_of_a_Carnivore_Diet_A_Case_Study_Model

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34934897/

Disclaimer

This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.