The Magic Pill? | Incident Report 159

Is the ketogenic diet a cure-all like The Magic Pill documentary would have us believe?

[Zac-mqpn]

Thank you! This was the most nuanced analysis I’ve seen on this yet. I’ve been doing keto/IF for about 9 months and I’ve lost close to 100lbs. Never felt better.

[kingdomcleaningservice]

I appreciate your honest, balanced review of the ketogenic diet. I lost 45lbs and stalled on the standard CICO (Calories in/Calories out) standard American Diet. I discovered LCHF and KETO. I decided to go with KETO because I am insulin resistance. I have lost another 90+lbs and I have no more constant hunger/food cravings. Each person needs to find out what works for them. Every other means of dieting always led me to more hunger/cravings. I eat natural, unprocessed foods, naturally intermittent fast 16-23hrs each day. I'm also working on other healthy areas like sleep. exercise, relaxation, sun exposure, circadian rhythms, meditation, and removing chemicals from my environment. Thank you.

[lifestylewithbritt]

I've been living a ketogenic lifestyle for 2.5 years, and I fully accept that I'll eat this way for the rest of my life. My primary care doctor and neurologist fully support my ketogenic lifestyle, and I was surprised by how little they fought me over the issue. My father and stepmother also eat keto and their PCP fights them constantly about it, but I am lucky to have really supportive doctors on my side. Thank you for being a kick ass doctor who supports alternative ways of nutrition.

[americaneclectic]

Please address the idea that medical research is inherently biased since many research studies are funded by pharmaceutical companies and a large percentage of studies never get published.

[Hilsaroo]

This is one of the best videos you've done. Good work, guys.

[mtcoorscan]

You are DA MAN!! Thank you for the honesty and a sensible, cautious approach. Sharing your personal experience with this diet told me exactly what I needed to know (one size never fits all).

[codingwithkate]

So glad you covered ketosis and it’s difference from ketoacidosis, finally my question has been answered!! Thank you!

[leighbourne]

I am obese and have been my whole life. I started a keto diet a little over a week ago. I have NEVER felt better. Even in high school when everyone was saying “this is the best shape you’ll be in your whole life.” I went through “keto flu” for one day. Since then, I have more energy, my body feels better, and I understand now that what you eat really does dictate how you feel. I’m not trying to be preachy about this, but so far my experience has been great.

[jamievegas]

Thank you for shedding light on the subject. As always, you broke it down for all to understand. ❤️❤️❤️ Z and the Crew!

[larissaspinola]

I felt really bad watching this while eating a tub of ben&jerrys cinnamon roll ice cream

[IfYouKnowYouKnow-ds]

ZDoggMD you are my favorite person on the internet :D Lots of love from a nursing student :D

[ahubbard]

I think the point of all these documentaries is: start eating real food.... vegan can be great (plant based) or unhealthy... stop eating crap and eat real food

[scottredlin]

ZDogg, a good accurate presentation of food. Anecdotally, good food is good medicine. When I eat real food, i maintain a good weight. When I eat crap, i gain weight and my liver enzymes elevate. One documentary said it best, we eat processed food like products.

[teenarl]

Very balanced, wonderful discussion on the subject. Thank you!

[Zac-mqpn]

Can you do a video on intermittent fasting and/or extended fasting, hopefully exploring the process of autophagy??

[NRGvideoproduction]

can you do a video on toxic mold? Is it a real thing or pseudoscience?

[LibbySmith]

I’ve been KETO for over a year and have had great success. I do think that most Americans would benefit from at least trying it because it usually frees a person from the addiction to the refined processed foods. But no one way of eating works for everyone. The ultimate goal is health. I would suggest checking out Dave Feldman in regards to the concerns on cholesterol. Thank you so much for your balanced, truthful, perspective. This is what helpful discourse looks like!

[estellerousseau]

Nice! Could you share some our your sources for further reading? Thanks!

[arkangell]

I love this video but one concern is that I hear from other doctors that say that cholesterol is not an indicator of heart health.

[ryanp]

Also, applaud to you on a proper discussion on eating healthy, in general.