Hope there will be more published research on the benefits of carnivore and ketones for kids and how will it improve learning, memory, and cognitive function
My daughter just started a new job where she is responsible for the menu at an elementary school she has pretty strict guidelines and yet it is full of sugar, disguised as health food, such as fruit smoothies, banana pancakes, muffins, seed oils,and a lot of fake meat substitutes.
That sounds like a step up from standard school food, which is something. Those foods are highly processed and high carb, so plenty of work still to do!
Thanks for your comment. Dr Knobbe has studies the seed oil research painstakingly for over a decade, and highlights the key take homes for us to know.
@@anamariafernandezpabon822 there have been cases studies of ketogenic diet attenuating cerebellar atrophy - here is a quote from one study “the treatment correlated with a reduction in cerebellum atrophy progression and the gradual enhancement of the subject's physical skills, vitality and personal interactions.”
@@FamilyHealthLab Thanks! I am going to tell my new neurologist about the diet. August 12 I am Epileptic, Cerebellar Atrophy (no symptoms yet) and hypoglycemic. Although, I have been doing the Keto diet by miself, maybe l will need a nutricionist to help me with how much proteins in a day. Thanks very much! (Sorry for my English l am from Puerto Rico)
@@FamilyHealthLab No, neither glucose levels. But l think l will have to start mesuring them. I hope my new neurologist/Sept 12- want to try the Keto diet with me.🙏 Thanks!
Thank you Dr Eric for your pioneering work on keto therapy over decades! You have and continue to make an enormous difference to the lives of children, adults and now babies with epilepsy.
I was left with Complex Partial Seizures or Focal seizures I think they now call them in 2004 after numerous blows to the head which damaged the "left temporal lobe" during a Domestic Violence incident. I was left with a Traumatic Brain Injury at the age of 43. In 2005 I was having two seizures six months apart until the doctors started me on Epilim which I stopped suddenly in 2007 because of the side effects which then increased the seizures. This then brought the seizures monthly so I am now having anywhere from 2 - 5 seizures a month at approximately the same time every month around the same time when my hormones changed. It is unethical that I was never told about the keto diet before trying me on medication as it may have stopped the two seizures a year. In 2007 the doctors decided to start trying all sorts of different medications again. This went on for about six years with no change to the seizures, in fact the medications were making the seizures worse. I have around 20 - 24 seizures a year which I have documented for many years. I decided to stop all medications in 2012 because they were not making any change to the amount of seizures I was having. I am still refusing medications and started researching the keto/carnivore diet about two years ago after one of my first bad falls in June 2022.
So sorry to hear of the trauma you have suffered. We hope that the keto therapy you are embarking on is beneficial. It isnt for everyone. There are lists of specialist dieticians and neurologists that can support keto therapy. Let us know if you need a link to the directories.
Our baby has been on a carnivore diet since 4 months old, starting with pureed steak. We fortified her food with ghee and beef dripping. Now at 8 months, she has 4 teeth (2 top, 2 bottom), and her height and weight are equivalent to that of a 1-year-old, likely due to my husband's genes. However, she developed eczema, which concerns me. I couldn't exclusively breastfeed due to low milk supply despite following a lactation consultant's advice, so she was on a mix of breast milk and goat milk-based formula. We've recently cut out dairy and switched to calcium-fortified coconut milk, and her eczema has started to improve with the addition of non-dairy probiotics. I was initially worried it was her meat-heavy diet, but she’s thriving otherwise. Has anyone had a similar experience? I was hoping a clean diet would prevent eczema. Any insights would be appreciated.
@@DylanConatser-y8i he is saying that mitochondria, how body cells create and access energy, may play a role in autism for adults and children. Although autism is a huge spectrum with multiple causative factors and presentations. He indicates that ketogenic diet, which supports brain energy, may be a powerful therapeutic tool for some with ASD.
Seed oil fearmongering too. Oh dear. Shame on you David for peddling myths about childhood cancer to parents trying to do their best. No, you won't get fired for demonising foods, so you can claim anything you want with no repercussions! I encourage viewers (& David) to look at the evidence hierarchy. Expert opinion is lowest & AFAIK David's a lawyer, not a Registered Dietitian?? Be selective & intelligent in your research folks. Many of the previous points around screens etc sound very plausible but he absolutely lost me with his unsubstantiated claims on nutrition. Whatever sells your books though, I guess :/
@hannahmitchell87 good question, and thanks for sharing it - I am keen that the science we discuss is sound. I believe he is referring fructose being converted into fatty acids and triglycerides (TG) in the metabolic pathway known as “de novo lipogenesis” Fructose drives de novo lipogenesis affecting metabolic ... Increased de novo lipogenesis after excessive fructose intake in parallel with a decreased fatty acid oxidation is thought to lead to hepatic fat deposition, or fatty liver disease.
some references: Fructose drives de novo lipogenesis affecting metabolic health in Journal of Endocrinology joe.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/joe/257/2/JOE-22-0270.xml#:~:text=It%20is%20hypothesized%20that%20an,leads%20to%20hepatic%20fat%20deposition. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK576428/#:~:text=Hence%2C%20fructose%20metabolism%20is%20less,much%20faster%20rate%20than%20glucose
I am trying ketovore and doing a trial on myself for seizures started in 2004 after a TBI caused through DV. The meds made the seizures worse so I stopped meds in 2012 & suffered the seizures. I have been slowly researching the keto/ketovore diet for 2yrs after a fall. The doctors wanted me back on the same drugs. I thought if the keto diet was used on children why not adults. Anyway I was going to try to find out before even thinking of drugs again. I started the keto diet myself after a dietician started me on a low carb diet for 3 months when I had asked for keto. The dietician doubled my vegetable intake & started me on many vitamins she was selling. I have started a few different variations since Jan 2023. I am on high proteins & various oils including MCT & Coconut oil. The seizures were getting better my friends told me as I never knew I had them. For the first two months of this year I had not had a seizure when I normally have anywhere from 2-5 a month or around 24 a year. They seemed to come when my hormones changed, I am 63. I had changed the diet slightly in Sept 2023 and added a few low oxalate vegies. From Jan 2024 I had gone two months without a seizure then tried 85% - 95% dark chocolate over a few weeks with about 6 chocolates. I stopped all chocolate from that day. I have just gone nearly two months again without a seizure.
Scary what is happening for teen brains, but very helpful tips. I have two teenagers and an older one in late twenties, and I definitely see how things have changed for both parents and teens. Thank you.
@@hannahmitchell87 Thanks for your comment!! Sadly comments like this are a reason that many don't share their work or research. Great to have people that will call this out.
Thanks so much David for sharing your research across different topics, with a special focus on the brain and how it is affected by the modern diet and lifestyle.
Eating less highly processed cookies and snacks is good on any diet 👍 Low carb high fat can be high in calories often from healthy fats such as avocados fatty meats olives seeds nuts olive oil 🫒 🥑 Some people will meet their health and weight goals with this approach without worrying abouts cals.
@FamilyHealthLab it's definitely helped me. I wish there were more therapist in my area like her. Thank you. I'm enjoying your videos as well. I just found you. 💜
@@cindilacasa3291 I appreciate your support for our vids! There are inline addiction specialists if there are not any near you. Bitten has a list and others are cropping up. Where are you
My 5 year old was just found to have fatty liver, we have been on and off carnivore for almost a year. Honestly we eat crappy alot more than we should. Will strict carnivore reverse or help him?
Sorry to hear this! We cannot provide any medical advice on here, and it would not be fair to you to get standard info when you need specific support . Fatty Liver in early stages can be reversed with diet - depending on severity and any other contributing factors and medications taken. I would suggest working with your medical team closely to monitor, as well a nutritionist that you are comfortable with to make the food changes needed. Keep a close watch on symptoms, and get checked if they get worse. I offer nutritional consultations claire@leafie.org Or you may prefer to see someone local to you. Take care!
I'm not sure that food IS something that should be enjoyed. My mother used to say quite often, "Do you live to eat or do you eat to live". And we rarely used food to celebrate things in our family. Now it seems unheard of to not bring food to every event that takes place. If you really think about it, especially if you're a carnivore, it's a necessary bodily function that's not real pretty. Sort of like taking a shit.
This is an interesting perspective. Food is a form of entertainment as well. Cooking shows are ever popular but people often don’t cook anything from them. Eating out is an everyday event for many..
Correct! Dog and cat pet owners have been sold the same crap food manufacturers sold us humans. My dog is carnivore since she was weaned. She eats prey model food and probably healthier than me and my husband. We are adjusting to the ketovore diet eating only animal fats and protein and very select vegetables and no fruit. My husband is pre diabetic because he won’t give up beer and statins. There’s only so much I could do to keep him healthy. Thanks for the video! Keep up the good work ❤
@@magelinekelley7536 thank you for your comments and supporting our channel. It sounds as though you and your husband have both made huge strides in your food changes. Sometimes its best to let those bed in fully before taking next steps.
