If I had IBD, I would be paying attention to the hundreds of anecdotes and not waiting around 20 years for a RCT. Also, I could listen all day to Nick thinking through an issue. That was so entertaining.
Please keep sharing! It is my hope and prayer that people with any GI issues or conditions will know that there are dietary options that will eliminate those symptoms that are deabilitating and painful or will heal from those conditions . Being a colon cancer survivor that has part of my colon removed and been diagnosed diverticulosis, it took 10 years before I heard and practiced a 90 percent carnivore style of eating and have not had one episode of diverticulitis and have no issues with blockages, constipation or diarrhea in over 2 years by just eliminating the inflammatory foods and fiber. The few times that I did try to eat some of those foods, I did experience an episode. It's interesting that there is proven correlation between Stress Management/MH and GI issues and this style of eating will help improve both. Thank you for your compassion and courage. 😊
Nick, you are such an inspiration. Thank you for speaking so frankly and personally including your own experiences alongside your diligent research. The self experience you describe adds a unique dimension to connecting to your audience. Bravo and thank you.👏
I had IBSD and Gerd since 2018, went to the ER 4 times in extreme pain, changed doctors twice. What stopped it was removing grains and potatoes in January 2023. I finally have my life back, not having to be within 10 feet of a bathroom 24/7. I am carnivore, however, I eat very few carbs. Oh by the way, I grew up on a cattle ranch, ate red meat all my 70 years, my CAC is zero, zero meds after getting poison plants removed. Many medical professionals refuse to believe nutrition is important and not all people can eat plants.
Fibre, seed oils, and sugar nearly ruined my bowels. So grateful for finding the truth about what we're being fed, and that we're designed to eat animal based.
There are no scientific studies that can prove causation anywhere on the planet but the difference with a carnivore diet is that it's stood the test of time..over 2.6 mill years during the iceage and even before. Irrefutable fact.
@thehappyfellow5500 no diet on planet earth has science behind it, because science means an experiment and no nutritional study ever conducted can prove causation. The carnivore diet is the only diet that has stood the test of time. over 2.5 mill years in fact. Humans have evolved on meat, in fact we would not be human were it not for meat. Our stomach ph of 1.5 is a huge factor in this proven adaptation for eating meat. Only lions, tigers, hyenas, vultures have this acidity in their stomachs. Isotopic studies clearly prove we ate meat and lots of it. One thing for certain is clear. T2 diabetes is an exclusively plant based disease. Irrefutable
@@thehappyfellow5500True, but "absence of evidence is not evidence of absence". Many people testify to the life-changing moment when they started a Ketogenic/carnivore diet. These people need help and waiting for rct's is not an option for them. It is also why many of these chronic sufferers are looking to alternate medical care, since the mainstream have given no help for decades. People are free to make their choice and tell their story.
I’m one of these people. When I was rejected from a trial for being too treatment resistant. I was going to be put on a stack of biologics, azathioprine, and zeljans. I decided to stop all treatment during a flare and go carnivore. I found that the lion diet was the only version that worked for me, but OWWWWWMMGGG MY ENTIRE LIFE CHANGED. Every issue cleared up. I’m a totally different person. I was vegetarian and made the switch, and I do not regret it.
I am re-listening to the book, “The Big Fat Surprise” by Nina Teicholz. The failures and excuses of scientists and doctors for what I think of as “cooking the books” based on their own biases and their own preconceived notions, makes Nick’s honesty so refreshing. This honesty causes me to want to listen to more of what these scientists and doctors have to say about their research as well as their hypothesis. Though I confess I may as well be sitting at the airport with most of what Nick has to say 😬.
I didn’t have IBD but just what my doctor termed IBS….all I can say is all my misery ended with a Keto Diet…I was not expecting it…but so far 6 months in and not a single episode.
Summary of the video (Powered by NEX, an AI tool which summarizes RUclips videos) Key Points： 1. [Key Point 1]: Carnivore diet shows promise for inflammatory bowel disease remission. 2. [Key Point 2]: Case series includes 10 patients, with some achieving long-term remission. 3. [Key Point 3]: Dietary interventions could become evidence-based treatments with more research. Important Details: Here's the timeline 00:00:00 Introduction to Carnivore Diet for IBD • Host introduces the potential of carnivore diet for IBD. • Guest Nick Norwitz discusses his research and personal experience. 00:01:44 Background and Motivation • Nick shares his personal journey with IBD and ketogenic diet. • Discusses the limited treatment options for IBD and dietary interventions. 00:04:23 Dietary Interventions and Mechanisms • Nick explains the biological plausibility of ketogenic diets for IBD. • Highlights the success of fiber-free diets in pediatric Crohn's disease. 00:07:06 Case Series and Clinical Narratives • Nick presents a case series of 10 patients on carnivore diets. • Patients report significant improvements in symptoms and mental health. 00:11:26 Remission and Clinical Significance • Discusses the term "remission" and its significance in IBD treatment. • Highlights the long-term success of the dietary intervention. 00:16:02 Criticism and Future Research • Addresses criticisms and the need for randomized controlled trials. • Emphasizes the importance of open discussions and research in dietary interventions. 00:21:25 Red Meat and Health Claims • Nick critiques the evidence linking red meat to health issues. • Highlights the weak evidence and the need for rigorous studies. 00:32:16 Conclusion and Future Directions • Nick emphasizes the importance of celebrating self-healing and precise discussions. • Calls for more rigorous studies on dietary interventions and red meat.
Post J-pouch UC patient here. I can say for myself that i have much fewer issues in general on a carnivore diet. I dont have issues with dairy but any grains and it goes downhill pretty quickly. Beer particularly causes issues.
I think with diet, then Case Series are perhaps the most powerful tools. With RCT, often the ‘control’ is not there (how to actually know what people ate?) yet with self selection, we can be fairly sure that a passionate vegan didn’t eat any animal products or a strict carnivore didn’t eat any plants. This is perhaps an excellent control. Equally, case series produced by medical professionals (such as Dr Unwin for T2D), are far from simply anecdotal in that actual measurements were taken by a qualified person (as opposed to, say, me as a random individual making a claim with no evidence). I just wish that more Drs could be encouraged to create Case Series based on objective clinical data. Why not do case series on ‘standard of care’ as Control Groups. Case Series are almost free in that they are simply documenting existing data.
Do any breastfed infants suffer with chronic or any bowel disease? Formula use increases the risk of bowel diseases and autoimmune conditions many fold. We must support breastfeeding and call out the formula industry for not putting warnings on labels
I was breastfed for 14 months and was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age 42. Maybe the breastfeeding delayed me getting Crohn's. Personally, I think that no matter how good your early diet is, you can't escape one that is hurting your body. As soon as I cut out carbs and went carnivore, all the inflammation in my bowel disappeared. I have read of the bowel issues that premature babies can get as a result from being formula fed and I do believe that formula is just another highly processed food that is bad for humans. Unfortunately, this particular 'food' is directly marketed to vulnerable babies. Why I chose to breastfeed my two children until they self-weaned. Three and three and a half years old.
Ironically you have doctors telling their patients that their diet can't possibly have anything to do with their medical conditions and that the only thing that matters is your calorie intake while simultaneously telling them that red meat will cause cancer and you need to eat plant-based... Either diet affects your health or it doesn't. Make it make sense!
Here's a ChatGPT summary: - Nick Norwitz, PhD, discusses a case series he published on 10 individuals treating refractory inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with a carnivore diet. - The case series is controversial but promising, suggesting potential for a carnivore ketogenic diet in treating IBD. - Norwitz shares his personal experience of using a ketogenic diet to treat his own IBD, which significantly improved his quality of life. - IBD, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, is a debilitating condition with limited treatment options, often leading to surgeries. - The carnivore diet is gaining popularity, with many people reporting success in managing IBD symptoms. - Biological plausibility for the diet's effectiveness includes ketones' anti-inflammatory properties and the potential benefits of fiber elimination. - The case series aims to provoke discussion and inspire future trials to establish evidence-based dietary treatments for IBD. - Patients in the case series reported significant improvements in mental health and quality of life after starting the carnivore diet. - The term "remission" was used by patients, with some experiencing remission for over five years. - Norwitz acknowledges the limitations of the case series, such as selection bias, and emphasizes the need for further research. - Critics argue that the carnivore diet is dangerous and that more rigorous studies are needed before recommending it. - Norwitz addresses criticisms and highlights the importance of open discussion and further research on dietary interventions for IBD. - He also critiques recent studies linking red meat to type 2 diabetes, pointing out their limitations and the need for more rigorous analysis. - Main message: The carnivore diet shows potential as a treatment for refractory inflammatory bowel disease, warranting further research and discussion despite controversy and criticism.
I found that the only thing that really works for me and my body with my Crohn's is full on carnivore. I have been lions diet (beef, lamb and salt only) for 3 months. I began carnivore 12 months ago and I am hoping that once all my symptoms settle (I'm fairly close) to add some carnivore foods back in like eggs. Prior to carnivore, I tried keto for about 5 months. In some ways it made my Crohn's symptoms worse and I had the worst gas I've ever had. Carnivore has given me the relief that I've never had before.
Also how do we have research paper after research paper showing that the keto diet can help slow tumor growth and be used as therapy along with cancer treatment to increase the chance of success while simultaneously saying red meat causes cancer.... Once again, make it make sense
Sure. In the old paradigm of eating carbs, also eating meat can be detrimental. Prof Bart Kay explains that cells can metabolise Carbs OR fat. Not both at the same time. The Randal cycle is key. It has a toxic byproduct from oxidative processes. This leads to mitochondrial Dysfunction. And changes in gene expression. Cancer. It is now understood that it is the carbs, not the fat that causes mitochondrial Dysfunction. We did not know that before. If you want to learn more: Search up Prof Bart kay and the randle cycle.
I am curious to know what an effective RCT design would look like, on a plant/animal diet for this treatment. The work that Dr. Norwitz has done is critical to moving the needle on developing effective treatment.
There is something in the meat that helps you heal fast or maybe thats the natural healing of the body if youre eating the right food it needs. I feel like i have like a van helsing blood that easily healed when accidentaly cut by knife even if the wound is deep, it closes as you press it in minutes then after a few hours it is healed and the next day its like there was no wound on that site. Then my cavities went away with no dentist needed. It reversed! No more pain on my teeth that i cannot use for biting or grinding before. I dont get sick with no supplements or any drug for morethan 2 years now since carnivore. Maybe that explains why i dont get sick is because the immune response is too quick to respond unlike before. I suffer decades of ulcer and acidic with reflux with diarrhea suddenly healed in just days never returned. I was experiencing that since my highschool days when i was about 15 yrs old upto 52 yrs old. Im now 55 never felt better. Imagine those decades of suffering gone in just a change of diet. Its obviously something on the meat that helps and support that fast healing.
No real data at this point, but Dr Calabrese has used it in her practice. Here's a blog post she wrote. www.loricalabresemd.com/blog/ketogenic-psychiatry-quiet-ocd/
Yes, I'm having success both from a brain metabolic (bipolar 2) application as well IBS and UC (IBD). I have been focusing on both water fasting previously and now keto for health and wellness support. Also embracing meditation, exercise (walking, running, weight training, yoga). I previously used the FODMAPS elimination diet to identify the produce i can tolerate. Now I use keto because of my mood and discovered it helps my gut tremendously too. Thanks for this channel Metabolic Mind, Bazsucki Group, Bret, Nick!
That may be. We would love to see an RCT of carnivore vs plant based. But for now, it seems clear we need to be more open to alternative dietary strategies.
My ibd has been in remission for years now with a vegan diet 😊 btw a cure would mean that you can eat anything. If you can only eat meat that is not a cure.
I'm glad veganism works for you but it totally destroyed my brother's health. Carbohydrates (which vegetables are very high in) are something many people (including me) cannot tolerate. A vegan diet often has a lot of processed crap in it which would be very bad for your health. Hopefully you are avoiding that.
Going to carnivore because “fiber hurts” is like going to the gym, putting on to much weight and concluding that it’s unhealthy to exercise because one muscles ache. You never solve the root cause by running away from the problem.
To be perfectly frank, you don't know what you're talking about. Fat works much better than fibre to soften bowel movements and it tastes a whole lot better. I haven't had any fibre in a year and have not only put my Crohn's disease into remission (zero inflammation in my bowel) but am no longer bowel incontinent or in constant pain. I would say that that is sufficient 'evidence' that fibre is not my friend. Prior to starting carnivore, I used to have to consume 20-30 grams of psyllium husks every day to go and after a while, it wasn't working anymore and just made everything hurt worse.
Sad to hear the absolute disregard for the fact that the human primate does not have a monopoly over feeling pain, fear, grief and bonding with loved ones. It is both arrogant and cruel to ignore the infinite suffering of other animals who are slaughtered for consumption.
I am very concerned about the keto diet. Because to me every being is a sentient being. For example young pigs can be very endearing , just like our pets. I also have crohns. Therefor I do keto therapy on a high dosis. GKI < 3 with OMAD and basics of blueprint protocol. People will think it is not possible to eat deliciously. Yes it is. Examples: bolognaise like sauce with terrayaki noodles, chocolate mousse, praline chocolate, Advocado gaucamole like sauce on buns, advanced superjuice softdrink with stevia etc etc. If you work efficiently with a freezer it wont take to much time too. If metabolic mind is interested I can graphic design to present these meals as nice as possible. Bryan Johnson is vegan and scores as one of the highest in the world on longevity. Just want sentient beings , being as happy as possible. May you be well, may you be happy, may you be peacefull.
More animals die for the vegan diet than carnivore. One cow will feed me for a year, while thousands of mice, voles, birds, ground hogs and other small animals die in the fields that produce grains, legumes and vegetables. The vegan myth!🙄
Thank you for your comment. As we frequently say, ketosis is a physiologic state that we can achieve by many different diet types - vegan, vegetarian, Mediterranean, omnivore, carnivore, etc. We are glad each individual can find the path that works for them. Thanks again for sharing.
Keto can be vegetarian like you have shown. As long as you are checking your blood ketone levels, you can set up whatever diet you want. But there can be people that can benefit from eliminating fiber and reducing carbs from their diet, at least for a period of time. And let's remember that millions of animals like mice, voles and rabbits are killed to raise crops. Just because you are not eating them, doesn't mean that they didn't die for the food that you are eating. One person can live on one grass fed cow for a whole year or be responsible for the deaths of thousands of animals per year in their vegan diet.
@@nataliajimenez1870 diet tribalisms. The guy who is talking about the larger animals will never admit that the voles mice and rabbits are being sacrificed for the veg he eats. No point in debates with people who are anti meat.
maybe it can help ibd but hope you dont have a prostate, prostate cancer loves animal based foods. not to mention heart disease, diabetes only gets worse. i used to feel great eating meat but developed high grade prostate cancer and had to wake up to some rude realities. live and learn. i wouldnt wish it on anyone. check out castration therapy for prostate cancer then think twice about meat based diets.
Sorry to hear, but this doesn’t say anything about meat as a source of nutrition by itself - it says more about what you eat the meat WITH. Cancer loves sugar (400x glucose uptake in cancer cells compared to healthy cells) as well as the amino-acid glutamine. Please educate yourself and don’t believe everything your GP and the mainstream media are indoctrinating you with.
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I foresee a Nobel prize in Nick’s future 😊. His inquisitive mind will lead him to incredible discoveries
He's just another internet grifter lol.
He certainly is a gifted man. He is not afraid to challenge the status quo.
He's a bit too into himself, thinks he's smarter than he is. (mostly based on the way he talks)
If I had IBD, I would be paying attention to the hundreds of anecdotes and not waiting around 20 years for a RCT. Also, I could listen all day to Nick thinking through an issue. That was so entertaining.
He has such an amazing mix of knowledge and entertainment. We could talk to him all day!
Two of the best guys in the business and great explainers. Thanks.
Go Nick! Scream this to the world! Thank you, Metabolic Mind, for hosting him and bringing this amazing research/facts to your channel! 🎉😊❤
Cheers. My pleasure, as always
Please keep sharing! It is my hope and prayer that people with any GI issues or conditions will know that there are dietary options that will eliminate those symptoms that are deabilitating and painful or will heal from those conditions . Being a colon cancer survivor that has part of my colon removed and been diagnosed diverticulosis, it took 10 years before I heard and practiced a 90 percent carnivore style of eating and have not had one episode of diverticulitis and have no issues with blockages, constipation or diarrhea in over 2 years by just eliminating the inflammatory foods and fiber. The few times that I did try to eat some of those foods, I did experience an episode. It's interesting that there is proven correlation between Stress Management/MH and GI issues and this style of eating will help improve both. Thank you for your compassion and courage. 😊
Thank you for sharing your experience!
I respect Nick’s passion! And love the way he communicates the science!
I had suffered with debilitating IBS-D for years. After only three months of strict carnivore (beef, butter, eggs) it is now in full remission.
That's fantastic! Thanks for sharing
Nick, you are such an inspiration.
Thank you for speaking so frankly and personally including your own experiences alongside your diligent research. The self experience you describe adds a unique dimension to connecting to your audience.
Bravo and thank you.👏
I had IBSD and Gerd since 2018, went to the ER 4 times in extreme pain, changed doctors twice. What stopped it was removing grains and potatoes in January 2023. I finally have my life back, not having to be within 10 feet of a bathroom 24/7. I am carnivore, however, I eat very few carbs. Oh by the way, I grew up on a cattle ranch, ate red meat all my 70 years, my CAC is zero, zero meds after getting poison plants removed. Many medical professionals refuse to believe nutrition is important and not all people can eat plants.
So good to hear your success story. Hopefully others hear stories like you and know there is hope.
Fibre, seed oils, and sugar nearly ruined my bowels. So grateful for finding the truth about what we're being fed, and that we're designed to eat animal based.
Thank you, Dr Scher. And thank you, Nick. As other commenters have said, just listening to you think out loud is a joy.
Criticism of this particular diet is mostly ideological rather than scientific.
There are no scientific studies that can prove causation anywhere on the planet but the difference with a carnivore diet is that it's stood the test of time..over 2.6 mill years during the iceage and even before. Irrefutable fact.
This diet has no science for it but a lot against it bud
@thehappyfellow5500 no diet on planet earth has science behind it, because science means an experiment and no nutritional study ever conducted can prove causation. The carnivore diet is the only diet that has stood the test of time. over 2.5 mill years in fact. Humans have evolved on meat, in fact we would not be human were it not for meat. Our stomach ph of 1.5 is a huge factor in this proven adaptation for eating meat. Only lions, tigers, hyenas, vultures have this acidity in their stomachs. Isotopic studies clearly prove we ate meat and lots of it. One thing for certain is clear. T2 diabetes is an exclusively plant based disease. Irrefutable
@@thehappyfellow5500True, but "absence of evidence is not evidence of absence". Many people testify to the life-changing moment when they started a Ketogenic/carnivore diet. These people need help and waiting for rct's is not an option for them. It is also why many of these chronic sufferers are looking to alternate medical care, since the mainstream have given no help for decades. People are free to make their choice and tell their story.
Great to see Nick on so many channels at once 🤗
Go Nick ❣️❣️❣️
I’m one of these people. When I was rejected from a trial for being too treatment resistant. I was going to be put on a stack of biologics, azathioprine, and zeljans. I decided to stop all treatment during a flare and go carnivore. I found that the lion diet was the only version that worked for me, but OWWWWWMMGGG MY ENTIRE LIFE CHANGED. Every issue cleared up. I’m a totally different person. I was vegetarian and made the switch, and I do not regret it.
That's fantastic to hear! Congrats on finding what works for you.
This dude speaks so much sense! Gives me hope for the medical profession, albeit just a spark.
Thank you for your leadership in seeking the truth. We need more people like you.
Ketogenic diet cured my ibd within 3 months. I do still eat carbs but only from tubers. Ketogenic was a life changing for me
That's great to hear! Thanks for sharing your experience.
I am re-listening to the book, “The Big Fat Surprise” by Nina Teicholz. The failures and excuses of scientists and doctors for what I think of as “cooking the books” based on their own biases and their own preconceived notions, makes Nick’s honesty so refreshing. This honesty causes me to want to listen to more of what these scientists and doctors have to say about their research as well as their hypothesis. Though I confess I may as well be sitting at the airport with most of what Nick has to say 😬.
I didn’t have IBD but just what my doctor termed IBS….all I can say is all my misery ended with a Keto Diet…I was not expecting it…but so far 6 months in and not a single episode.
How many weeks did it take to end ibs?
Blessings from France
Summary of the video (Powered by NEX, an AI tool which summarizes RUclips videos)
Key Points：
1. [Key Point 1]: Carnivore diet shows promise for inflammatory bowel disease remission.
2. [Key Point 2]: Case series includes 10 patients, with some achieving long-term remission.
3. [Key Point 3]: Dietary interventions could become evidence-based treatments with more research.
Important Details:
Here's the timeline
00:00:00 Introduction to Carnivore Diet for IBD
• Host introduces the potential of carnivore diet for IBD.
• Guest Nick Norwitz discusses his research and personal experience.
00:01:44 Background and Motivation
• Nick shares his personal journey with IBD and ketogenic diet.
• Discusses the limited treatment options for IBD and dietary interventions.
00:04:23 Dietary Interventions and Mechanisms
• Nick explains the biological plausibility of ketogenic diets for IBD.
• Highlights the success of fiber-free diets in pediatric Crohn's disease.
00:07:06 Case Series and Clinical Narratives
• Nick presents a case series of 10 patients on carnivore diets.
• Patients report significant improvements in symptoms and mental health.
00:11:26 Remission and Clinical Significance
• Discusses the term "remission" and its significance in IBD treatment.
• Highlights the long-term success of the dietary intervention.
00:16:02 Criticism and Future Research
• Addresses criticisms and the need for randomized controlled trials.
• Emphasizes the importance of open discussions and research in dietary interventions.
00:21:25 Red Meat and Health Claims
• Nick critiques the evidence linking red meat to health issues.
• Highlights the weak evidence and the need for rigorous studies.
00:32:16 Conclusion and Future Directions
• Nick emphasizes the importance of celebrating self-healing and precise discussions.
• Calls for more rigorous studies on dietary interventions and red meat.
Post J-pouch UC patient here. I can say for myself that i have much fewer issues in general on a carnivore diet. I dont have issues with dairy but any grains and it goes downhill pretty quickly.
Beer particularly causes issues.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I think with diet, then Case Series are perhaps the most powerful tools. With RCT, often the ‘control’ is not there (how to actually know what people ate?) yet with self selection, we can be fairly sure that a passionate vegan didn’t eat any animal products or a strict carnivore didn’t eat any plants. This is perhaps an excellent control. Equally, case series produced by medical professionals (such as Dr Unwin for T2D), are far from simply anecdotal in that actual measurements were taken by a qualified person (as opposed to, say, me as a random individual making a claim with no evidence).
I just wish that more Drs could be encouraged to create Case Series based on objective clinical data. Why not do case series on ‘standard of care’ as Control Groups. Case Series are almost free in that they are simply documenting existing data.
Yes, it cured mine.
Do any breastfed infants suffer with chronic or any bowel disease? Formula use increases the risk of bowel diseases and autoimmune conditions many fold. We must support breastfeeding and call out the formula industry for not putting warnings on labels
I was breastfed for 14 months and was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age 42. Maybe the breastfeeding delayed me getting Crohn's. Personally, I think that no matter how good your early diet is, you can't escape one that is hurting your body. As soon as I cut out carbs and went carnivore, all the inflammation in my bowel disappeared. I have read of the bowel issues that premature babies can get as a result from being formula fed and I do believe that formula is just another highly processed food that is bad for humans. Unfortunately, this particular 'food' is directly marketed to vulnerable babies. Why I chose to breastfeed my two children until they self-weaned. Three and three and a half years old.
Great podcast
Thank you!!!
The trolls are helping us. Well said Nick.
Ironically you have doctors telling their patients that their diet can't possibly have anything to do with their medical conditions and that the only thing that matters is your calorie intake while simultaneously telling them that red meat will cause cancer and you need to eat plant-based... Either diet affects your health or it doesn't. Make it make sense!
Nick…. Talked with Lee (Kent Carnivore on You Tube). He lost is colon. Think that would be an interesting talk….
Here's a ChatGPT summary:
- Nick Norwitz, PhD, discusses a case series he published on 10 individuals treating refractory inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with a carnivore diet.
- The case series is controversial but promising, suggesting potential for a carnivore ketogenic diet in treating IBD.
- Norwitz shares his personal experience of using a ketogenic diet to treat his own IBD, which significantly improved his quality of life.
- IBD, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, is a debilitating condition with limited treatment options, often leading to surgeries.
- The carnivore diet is gaining popularity, with many people reporting success in managing IBD symptoms.
- Biological plausibility for the diet's effectiveness includes ketones' anti-inflammatory properties and the potential benefits of fiber elimination.
- The case series aims to provoke discussion and inspire future trials to establish evidence-based dietary treatments for IBD.
- Patients in the case series reported significant improvements in mental health and quality of life after starting the carnivore diet.
- The term "remission" was used by patients, with some experiencing remission for over five years.
- Norwitz acknowledges the limitations of the case series, such as selection bias, and emphasizes the need for further research.
- Critics argue that the carnivore diet is dangerous and that more rigorous studies are needed before recommending it.
- Norwitz addresses criticisms and highlights the importance of open discussion and further research on dietary interventions for IBD.
- He also critiques recent studies linking red meat to type 2 diabetes, pointing out their limitations and the need for more rigorous analysis.
- Main message: The carnivore diet shows potential as a treatment for refractory inflammatory bowel disease, warranting further research and discussion despite controversy and criticism.
I found that the only thing that really works for me and my body with my Crohn's is full on carnivore. I have been lions diet (beef, lamb and salt only) for 3 months. I began carnivore 12 months ago and I am hoping that once all my symptoms settle (I'm fairly close) to add some carnivore foods back in like eggs. Prior to carnivore, I tried keto for about 5 months. In some ways it made my Crohn's symptoms worse and I had the worst gas I've ever had. Carnivore has given me the relief that I've never had before.
We are so glad to hear you found an approach that works well for you!
Also how do we have research paper after research paper showing that the keto diet can help slow tumor growth and be used as therapy along with cancer treatment to increase the chance of success while simultaneously saying red meat causes cancer.... Once again, make it make sense
Sure. In the old paradigm of eating carbs, also eating meat can be detrimental.
Prof Bart Kay explains that cells can metabolise Carbs OR fat. Not both at the same time.
The Randal cycle is key. It has a toxic byproduct from oxidative processes.
This leads to mitochondrial Dysfunction. And changes in gene expression. Cancer.
It is now understood that it is the carbs, not the fat that causes mitochondrial Dysfunction.
We did not know that before.
If you want to learn more: Search up Prof Bart kay and the randle cycle.
I am curious to know what an effective RCT design would look like, on a plant/animal diet for this treatment. The work that Dr. Norwitz has done is critical to moving the needle on developing effective treatment.
10 +1 if you include me. 😀
Brett no longer at Diet Dr?
There is something in the meat that helps you heal fast or maybe thats the natural healing of the body if youre eating the right food it needs. I feel like i have like a van helsing blood that easily healed when accidentaly cut by knife even if the wound is deep, it closes as you press it in minutes then after a few hours it is healed and the next day its like there was no wound on that site. Then my cavities went away with no dentist needed. It reversed! No more pain on my teeth that i cannot use for biting or grinding before. I dont get sick with no supplements or any drug for morethan 2 years now since carnivore. Maybe that explains why i dont get sick is because the immune response is too quick to respond unlike before. I suffer decades of ulcer and acidic with reflux with diarrhea suddenly healed in just days never returned. I was experiencing that since my highschool days when i was about 15 yrs old upto 52 yrs old. Im now 55 never felt better. Imagine those decades of suffering gone in just a change of diet. Its obviously something on the meat that helps and support that fast healing.
Is there any data on severe OCD?
No real data at this point, but Dr Calabrese has used it in her practice. Here's a blog post she wrote. www.loricalabresemd.com/blog/ketogenic-psychiatry-quiet-ocd/
Yes, I'm having success both from a brain metabolic (bipolar 2) application as well IBS and UC (IBD).
I have been focusing on both water fasting previously and now keto for health and wellness support.
Also embracing meditation, exercise (walking, running, weight training, yoga).
I previously used the FODMAPS elimination diet to identify the produce i can tolerate.
Now I use keto because of my mood and discovered it helps my gut tremendously too.
Thanks for this channel Metabolic Mind, Bazsucki Group, Bret, Nick!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
A lot of remission on plant based also... . Makes me think it's more of cutting off junk food and eating whole foods while avoiding triggers.
That may be. We would love to see an RCT of carnivore vs plant based. But for now, it seems clear we need to be more open to alternative dietary strategies.
My ibd has been in remission for years now with a vegan diet 😊 btw a cure would mean that you can eat anything. If you can only eat meat that is not a cure.
We agree with the term "cure." We prefer "remission." And we're glad you found a diet that works well for you. Congrats!
I'm glad veganism works for you but it totally destroyed my brother's health. Carbohydrates (which vegetables are very high in) are something many people (including me) cannot tolerate. A vegan diet often has a lot of processed crap in it which would be very bad for your health. Hopefully you are avoiding that.
You can heal it in other ways... Doesn't justify what you are doing.
I'm sure there are safer elimination diets.
Going to carnivore because “fiber hurts” is like going to the gym, putting on to much weight and concluding that it’s unhealthy to exercise because one muscles ache.
You never solve the root cause by running away from the problem.
To be perfectly frank, you don't know what you're talking about. Fat works much better than fibre to soften bowel movements and it tastes a whole lot better. I haven't had any fibre in a year and have not only put my Crohn's disease into remission (zero inflammation in my bowel) but am no longer bowel incontinent or in constant pain. I would say that that is sufficient 'evidence' that fibre is not my friend. Prior to starting carnivore, I used to have to consume 20-30 grams of psyllium husks every day to go and after a while, it wasn't working anymore and just made everything hurt worse.
@@KathyBooth You would say that because your epistemic standard is to low.
Sad to hear the absolute disregard for the fact that the human primate does not have a monopoly over feeling pain, fear, grief and bonding with loved ones. It is both arrogant and cruel to ignore the infinite suffering of other animals who are slaughtered for consumption.
I am very concerned about the keto diet. Because to me every being is a sentient being. For example young pigs can be very endearing , just like our pets.
I also have crohns. Therefor I do keto therapy on a high dosis. GKI < 3 with OMAD and basics of blueprint protocol. People will think it is not possible to eat deliciously. Yes it is. Examples: bolognaise like sauce with terrayaki noodles, chocolate mousse, praline chocolate, Advocado gaucamole like sauce on buns, advanced superjuice softdrink with stevia etc etc. If you work efficiently with a freezer it wont take to much time too.
If metabolic mind is interested I can graphic design to present these meals as nice as possible.
Bryan Johnson is vegan and scores as one of the highest in the world on longevity.
Just want sentient beings , being as happy as possible. May you be well, may you be happy, may you be peacefull.
More animals die for the vegan diet than carnivore.
One cow will feed me for a year, while thousands of mice, voles, birds, ground hogs and other small animals die in the fields that produce grains, legumes and vegetables.
The vegan myth!🙄
Thank you for your comment. As we frequently say, ketosis is a physiologic state that we can achieve by many different diet types - vegan, vegetarian, Mediterranean, omnivore, carnivore, etc. We are glad each individual can find the path that works for them. Thanks again for sharing.
Keto can be vegetarian like you have shown. As long as you are checking your blood ketone levels, you can set up whatever diet you want. But there can be people that can benefit from eliminating fiber and reducing carbs from their diet, at least for a period of time. And let's remember that millions of animals like mice, voles and rabbits are killed to raise crops. Just because you are not eating them, doesn't mean that they didn't die for the food that you are eating. One person can live on one grass fed cow for a whole year or be responsible for the deaths of thousands of animals per year in their vegan diet.
@@nataliajimenez1870 I know that point about raising crops. There are very good points why this still doesnt add up. But I wont debate that now here.
@@nataliajimenez1870 diet tribalisms. The guy who is talking about the larger animals will never admit that the voles mice and rabbits are being sacrificed for the veg he eats. No point in debates with people who are anti meat.
maybe it can help ibd but hope you dont have a prostate, prostate cancer loves animal based foods. not to mention heart disease, diabetes only gets worse. i used to feel great eating meat but developed high grade prostate cancer and had to wake up to some rude realities. live and learn. i wouldnt wish it on anyone. check out castration therapy for prostate cancer then think twice about meat based diets.
Sorry to hear, but this doesn’t say anything about meat as a source of nutrition by itself - it says more about what you eat the meat WITH. Cancer loves sugar (400x glucose uptake in cancer cells compared to healthy cells) as well as the amino-acid glutamine. Please educate yourself and don’t believe everything your GP and the mainstream media are indoctrinating you with.