How to save 3.5 TRILLION dollars in healthcare spending. Ken Berry, M.D. returns!

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Paul Saladino1h 27m · 2019-07-30

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Not SupportedRefined, bleached, and deodorized seed oils represent an evolutionarily inappropriate and inconsistent introduction to the human diet.Well SupportedPaul Saladino's eczema and asthma improved significantly after adopting a carnivore diet, eliminating plant and fungal foods.Well SupportedAnimal-based and carnivore diets have led to significant improvements, including complete reversal, in conditions like ulcerative colitis and eczema.Well SupportedA 1:1 fat-to-protein ratio is crucial on a zero-carb carnivore diet to avoid constipation.Partially Supported

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The APOE4 allele increases Alzheimer's disease risk, while APOE2 appears to decrease it.

Well SupportedMaintaining high insulin sensitivity may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Well SupportedKidney, due to its diamine oxidase content, may be beneficial for managing histamine-related issues.

Well SupportedExposure to morning and dusk sunlight and blocking blue light after dusk can improve nighttime sleep.

Partially SupportedA carnivore diet can lead to significant improvement in gastrointestinal issues, with good quality stools achievable even without fiber.

Partially SupportedInsomnia may be a side effect of the carnivore diet, potentially due to excessive protein intake.

Partially SupportedAcne and type 2 diabetes are fundamentally the same condition driven by chronic inflammation and elevated insulin.

Partially SupportedLamb heads, including the brain and tongue, are edible and considered tasty parts of the animal.

Not SupportedMany individuals who adopt a vegan diet experience health deterioration after three to five years.

Partially SupportedA poor diet is a significantly greater predictor of dementia than genetic factors like APOE4.

Partially SupportedThe speaker transitioned through various restrictive diets (Paleo, Autoimmune Paleo, low oxalate, low histamine, low lectin) before trying a carnivore diet.

Partially SupportedFiber increases stool bulk and bowel movement frequency but does not significantly improve constipation-related pain, bleeding, or laxative need.

Partially SupportedThe carnivore diet is not dogmatic and allows for individual flexibility, such as not eating plants if one does not desire to.

Not SupportedStudies claiming that eating half a serving of meat per week or day decreases lifespan lack context, validity, and quality measures.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet may lead to improved well-being compared to a plant-based diet.

Partially SupportedA carnivore diet led to weight loss, reduced A1C, resolution of knee pain, GERD, rosacea, dandruff, and improved mood.

Partially SupportedThe human diet should exclude added sugar, natural sugar, grains, and vegetable seed oils.

Partially SupportedThe keto diet decreases the likelihood of yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and recurrent bladder infections.

Not SupportedThe belief that red meat causes colon cancer is an assumption in the medical community often accepted without critical examination of research.

Well SupportedRed light therapy may be beneficial for sleep.

Partially SupportedAncestral fruits and tubers were less sweet and carbohydrate-rich than modern varieties.

Partially SupportedCarnivore diets do not resolve constipation or improve gas and bloating for all individuals.

Partially SupportedPlants can trigger insomnia or other negative effects in some individuals.

Partially SupportedSwitching to an animal-based diet led to personal experience of feeling better and not missing plant foods.

Partially SupportedEating processed foods leads to disease and inflammation.

Partially SupportedLong-term use of hypnotics like Ambien or Lunesta can alter sleep architecture for months, making it difficult to break the addiction.

Partially SupportedMaintaining high physical fitness and intellectual sharpness is beneficial for health and may be important in the future.

Partially SupportedA small percentage of the population has inborn errors of metabolism that prevent them from tolerating ketogenic diets.

Partially SupportedKidney supplementation may support kidney, urinary, thyroid, and histamine health.

Partially SupportedDiamine oxidase (DAO) helps break down histamine.

Partially SupportedThe brain's pleasure centers are activated by sugar consumption similarly to narcotics.

Partially SupportedWashing hands before delivering babies became common practice 70 years after Ignaz Semmelweis first published his findings.

Partially SupportedKen Berry has not encountered any patients with 'keto rash' and has seen many cases of dermatitis explainable by other causes.

Partially SupportedHighly palatable foods like Doritos are engineered by big food corporations to be habit-forming.

Partially SupportedSome patients experience improved sleep and reduced depression by reintroducing vegetables after adopting a carnivore diet.

Partially SupportedSugar and carbohydrate withdrawal can occur when starting a ketogenic diet.

Partially SupportedAPOE4 is not a disqualifier for ketogenic, high-fat, or carnivore diets, and in some populations, APOE4 may be protective.

Partially SupportedA small percentage of the population may require some vegetable intake due to polymorphisms impairing ketone production.

Partially SupportedKidney failure rates would approach zero with simple interventions, barring direct toxin ingestion.

Partially SupportedConstipation is defined by straining, pain, and bleeding during defecation, not by bowel movement frequency.

Partially SupportedAll grains break down into glucose and fructose and contain inflammatory components.

Partially SupportedAdopting ketogenic, carnivorous, or paleo diets can transform lives.

Partially SupportedThe 'proper human diet' involves eating fatty meat, possibly with some vegetables or mushrooms.

Partially SupportedKeto diet adherence has been observed to increase sex drive and decrease insomnia in patients.

Partially SupportedIndividuals with rare inborn errors of metabolism preventing digestion of protein or fat are diagnosed at birth and aware of their dietary restrictions.

Partially SupportedIncreasing daytime physical activity promotes better sleep.

Partially SupportedConstipation is defined by straining, pain, and bleeding, not solely by bowel movement frequency.

Partially SupportedIncreasing fat intake may help resolve insomnia in individuals on a carnivore diet.

Partially SupportedIncorporating limited or specific sources of carbohydrates may be necessary for individuals who cannot efficiently utilize beta-oxidation.

Partially SupportedKen Berry adopted a carnivore diet 17-18 months prior to the interview.

Not SupportedHoney is pure sugar composed of fructose and can contribute to tooth decay.

Not SupportedThe belief that highly pleasurable foods are bad for you is a Western morality concept, not necessarily a scientific fact.

Partially SupportedA keto, low-carb, or carnivore diet can improve acne by 70-80% in one month without side effects.

Not SupportedWestern medicine's approach to health problems often involves adding interventions rather than removing environmental factors.

Partially SupportedRemoving sugars, grains, and industrial seed oils, and then eating meat and vegetables, can significantly improve metabolic health, reduce belly fat, enhance mental clarity, and improve sleep.

Partially SupportedIndividuals with diagnosed inborn errors of metabolism for fat or protein typically have known diagnoses from birth and require specialized diets.

Partially SupportedKen Berry previously weighed 297 pounds.

Partially SupportedUsing Juvea Juvelite with red and near-infrared light is a good way to start the day.

Partially SupportedCarbohydrate addiction may require multiple attempts to overcome, similar to quitting tobacco.

Partially SupportedAdequate electrolyte intake and fatty meats can mitigate carbohydrate withdrawal symptoms during a ketogenic or carnivore diet transition.

Partially SupportedRelapses into eating carbohydrates after attempting a low-carb diet are not catastrophic and individuals should resume the diet the next morning.

Partially SupportedCravings experienced when addicted to sugar and carbohydrates indicate addiction and are a sign to continue with the diet.

Partially SupportedA 1976 study showed a low-carb diet completely reversed type 2 diabetes, requiring participants to be taken off insulin.

Partially SupportedPolymorphisms can be activated or deactivated by environmental factors, including in utero, impacting individuals throughout their lives.

Partially SupportedThe scientific literature has contained information about ketogenic diets since 1976, yet it was often overlooked or ignored by practitioners.

Partially SupportedDoctors and all people should strive to be as physically fit and intellectually sharp as possible for health benefits.

Partially SupportedCold pads or cooling mattresses may not produce significant differences in sleep quality for some individuals.

Partially SupportedThe US federal government provides subsidies to tobacco farmers.

Partially SupportedErysipelas is a strep infection of the skin.

Partially SupportedImpetigo is a staph infection.

Not SupportedOrganic blueberries can taste tannic and unpleasant and may not provide perceived benefits like reduced inflammation or increased energy.

Not SupportedNegative claims about ketogenic diets, such as keto crotch, keto flu, or thyroid issues, are false if an individual experiences the opposite effects.

Partially SupportedNatural oils like olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, and animal fats are the only acceptable oils for human consumption.

Partially SupportedFor clients experiencing sleep disturbances on a carnivore diet, measuring blood ammonia and glutamine levels and reducing protein intake is recommended.

Partially SupportedA polymorphism in ornithine transcarbamylase may allow individuals to process reasonable amounts of protein, but exceeding the liver's capacity to convert amino acids into urea could increase blood ammonia and brain glutamine, potentially causing sleep disturbances.

Partially SupportedSymptoms experienced when transitioning to a ketogenic or carnivore diet are likely carbohydrate withdrawal symptoms.

Partially SupportedThree simple health interventions would save billions of dollars in US healthcare spending.

Not SupportedPracticing medicine as a pre-diabetic doctor before discovering low-carb/carnivore diets involved increasing prescriptions and noting patient weight gain.

Partially SupportedA client reported better sleep on a higher fat, moderate protein diet.

Partially SupportedThe prevalence of acne in certain individuals is primarily determined by diet and lifestyle.

Partially SupportedCarbohydrate or sugar addiction can lead to using these as sleep aids, potentially requiring months to fix damaged sleep architecture.

Partially SupportedHybridization and cross-breeding of plants like almonds and watermelons have led to increased sugar content over time.

Partially SupportedIf a diet causes adverse effects, re-evaluate for self-poisoning from processed foods.

Partially SupportedIndividuals should consciously try a diet and experience its effects to determine its efficacy.