Dr. Peter Brukner - 'Why Low Carb?'

Peter Brukner OAM, MBBS, FACSP, FACSM, FASMF, FFSEM is a specialist sports and exercise physician and the founding partner at the Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne. Peter is a world renowned sports medicine clinician and researcher. He has recently been Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science at Liverpool Football Club as well as team doctor for the Australian cricket team.

Peter is also Associate Professor in Sports Medicine at the Center for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine at the University of Melbourne. He has served two terms as President of the Australian College of Sports Physicians during which time he was instrumental in the establishment of a specialist level training program in Australia for sports medicine physicians. Peter was the first Australian to be elected to the Board of the American College of Sports Medicine.

[rudywesson]

I am 68 years old wish I had started Keto 50 years ago.

[markgiles]

Thoroughly engaged in this talk. Comprehensive without being "nerdy." A must listen to for anybody interested in their health.

[mtnbikehead]

I came out, as a “low carber” last winter. I was 223.5 lbs, exercising a lot. Was still gaining weight and feeling unwell. About to turn 53, no energy, blood work not bad, but borderline. Decided to cut bread and sugar, added more beef, bacon and eggs, along with avocado and more veggies. Pretty much most of what he is talking about, I went through. In 5 months, I lost 63 lbs, and find it easy to maintain my weight since hitting goal weight 4 months ago. Bloodwork, vital signs, fitness and sense of well being vastly improved and still improving.
Low Carb is the better way of life.
Apparently, I am now the “go to” guy at work for questions regarding fat loss and health and fitness.Funny, I work in healthcare.

[tobywinter]

This was one of the best presentations I've seen on this subject. And I've seen hundreds.

[tesspodador]

the doc forgot to add fasting as an effective way to lose weight. Im doing both fasting and low carb and my results are fantastic

[SandyB_nz]

In your face. No hiding from the truth. Another excellent presentation from one of my favourite zero BS zones

[sternits]

As a teacher I will tell you that it is much more difficult to “unteach” someone a wrong simple concept than to teach them a highly complex concept.

[akanecortich]

just imagine the loss of metformin and insulin revenue if Australians ate properly.

[y.g.]

one of the best presentations in low-carb - high-fat (healthy fat) space.

[joseanker]

I’m 77. My youngest child was born in 1972. I put on a lot of weight and lost 14 kilos on the Atkins diet which was controversial at the time. A visit to the doctor 9 months later he was so impressed with how well I looked and the weight I’ lost. I proudly told him about my Atkins diet. He told me how dangerous that diet was, the Atkins was a quack doctor etc etc. I went back to eating normally because I didn’t want to die from heart disease. I struggled with my weight for many years until I found the LCHF lifestyle.

[charlieanstey]

Everyone on the planet should watch this.

[toni]

Doctor Brukner, you really are a brilliant speaker and well worth an ear. I've been keto for decades but could listen to you for hours.. Thank you.

[caroldorsett]

Thank you all for the presentations. I am a Female 73 lchf five years down 60 lbs, never look back, but still upset with the medical field big pharm and government for the the years of lying to us. I had to discover and undertake low carb high healthy fat on my own. Thank goodness for U tube with programs like this so We can learn how to live a lchf life and live longer healthier. Most physicians don’t know about this life path to good health.

[urflofit]

When I was growing up it was called "sugar diabetes"

[marynordseth]

Dr. Brukner's revelation about the lies fed populations is eloquent, truth smooth as butter. I loved this interesting rundown. Thanks.

[lorettadillon-ham]

Thank you ROD and your amazing TEAM @LCDU with this presentation of Peter’s I can help to re-educate the many and beyond that I encounter. Peter does a great job of summarising the significant milestones that have shaped our modern diet and addresses them with the correction required.

I am beyond happy to be a member of this community today and into the brighter future.

[bonggakaday]

Last Feb 2020 my GP told me my HbA1C was 13. He gave me a script, went home and did my research. I found out my number was extremely dangerous. After 4 months doing LCHF ( keto ) and did intermittent fasting 18:6 beside daily 4-9 kmwalk Or 30 min threadmill if the weather was bad, now my Hb A1C is 4.6. 🙂🙂

I Committed to continue what Iam doing and can’t wait for my next HbA1C blood work.


Yes, I take tablespoon of Extra virgin olive oil /lemon with a pinch of sea salt on empty stomach in the morning. Iam 64 years old.

[harley]

An otherwise complicated subject made simple. Definitely worth the time. Thank you Dr. Brukner.

[diablominero]

Half the carbohydrate in coca cola, honey, and table sugar isn't "just glucose"; it's fructose, which goes straight to liver and gives you NAFLD.

[moparmissile]

It is amazing and I find it truly astounding the people who block their ears and wont have it! Is it thru some twisted sense of loyalty to their lying or misguided doctor. The damage is done the mindset is solidified. I have done it. it works you still enjoy food life gets better! the magic happens , Why wouldn't you ..Great practical down to earth Aussie speaker and he is a character and makes you smile at least and laugh. Good on you mate As much as I am resisted I will try to share your message.