The Keto Diet Backlash: Why Experts are Calling it Dangerous with Dominic D'Agostino, PhD

In this video, we explore the growing backlash against the keto diet and why some experts are calling it dangerous. Dr. Eric Westman and Dr. Dom D'Agostino dive into the controversies surrounding ketosis, exogenous ketones, and the risks of long-term keto. Is the high-fat, low-carb lifestyle as safe as it seems? Discover what the latest research and leading health professionals have to say about the potential dangers of this popular diet trend.

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[Maddog]

Doctors are so comfortable given drugs with numerous dangerous side effects that destroy your body but the minute they hear about keto they go frantic 🤦🏽‍♂️

[kahearne]

Dr Westman this was fantastic. Having MS and flares of Sjoegren/SLE and with your protocol via KMS joined in January 2024 have seen huge improvement cognitively and bonus of 20 pounds of weightloss. Started more restrictive Carnivore June 19th and hearing Dominic MAY incorporate exogenous ketones?! Know five years ago an acquaintance with extreme disability with MS (taught nursing) was taking a tsp per day of coconut oil but was a trend of everyone so did not do. Now more interested hearing this presentation. Another name to add to my list of individuals to educate myself their info. Dr Westman finding and having invested in the Adapt your Life course was invaluable. I am not very technical and way behind++++ in organizing my life daily BUT you were the spark and most trusted source for me and hearing your opinion I feel grateful and continued hope! Thank you. Kathleen in Canada

[DigzGuy]

Very funny to hear a similar experience. You can talk with a spouse for years to no avail then someone else says something and voila 😂
A prophet has no honour in his own home 😂

[steveng]

Dr. Dom & Dr. Eric are changing my life right now, 30 days low carb WOW!

[RiteOn]

It's dangerous to those who live off sickness, death & disease. Completely healthy and preferred by those of us who desire to live a life of health and happiness.

[kellyelliott]

Thankyou, gentlemen. You were both instrumental in my own success. Im down 140 pounds, my labs are all fantastic, and my life is vastly different now.
I will likely never get to thank you in person, and you will maybe never know how many people you have helped. But "thanks!" all the same!

[jnisl]

I watched the entire presentation. Some medical background which was of no benefit in watching this. A year and a half carnivore in the wilderness. Way above my intellect but I appreciate the level of knowledge presented. It's needed in the field of medicine. Please it's just an opinion no comments needed. ❤ Thanks😊

[DA-uzqb]

This is a great conversation -- super informative and I'm taking notes as you both are talking. The interesting thing about carnivore that may be poignant for autoimmune conditions is its complete lack of plant foods (and the possible and likely toxic chemicals contained therein). As it is said, "the dose makes the poison", but some people may have a lower threshold to these phytotoxins than others (a low dose can produce the toxic effect). Although it sounds whackadoo and alarmist to say that vegetables are toxic, carnivore has helped many people eliminate a major source of immuno-activating chemicals, with phenomenal improvements in health status.

The carnivore diet has been described as a sub-category of ketogenic diets, but I think one of its primary characteristics (in addition to being generally ketogenic) is its complete lack of plant material/products, which will necessarily cut down on aggravating phytochemicals/-toxins.

[DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

Excellent podcast. Thought provoking. The more we know, the more we learn how much more we don't know. 😅

[paulb]

I just got the Stelo CGM. My A1C in April was 6.1, fasting insulin 9.6. With the biofeedback, this week A1C is 4.6 and insulin end of Aug was 6.7. When I see rapid increase on CGM I go lift weights for 5-15 min. Brings it right down. I'm continuing low carb and weights when needed 🙂

[TaraB]

Great questions, Dr. Westman. Thank you !

[iheartcryptoverse]

MCT is a morning favorite with coffee. I like my coffee strong with butter and heavy whipping cream. Yum!

[cheryldavis]

Awesome! Two of the top voices in this sphere discussing subjects dear to my heart! Thank you both!

[MsLeenite]

Thank you, Dr Westman and Dr D';Agostino.

[mathewnottingham]

This is very interesting to me! In early February of this year I developed bilateral subdural hematomas due to long term use of Warfarin. I had survived a massive clot that had bridged between my lungs 8 years ago. The bleeds were both large though one had mostly clotted. I was 4 months into the ketogenic diet and was practicing fasting along with it to great success. My recovery from this has been rapid and seems to be mostly complete. I did have a small stroke and AFIB with it, have undergone a Watchman procedure to help prevent further strokes and I’m temporarily on a blood thinner ( not warfarin) for that. Both bleeds required craniotomy as well. God and this change in eating habits have kept me alive so far. While I could pass tomorrow, I greatly appreciate the extra time I’ve been given and I haven’t felt this good in many years. Mostly pain free, plenty of strength and energy and approaching age 69!

[andrewscott]

Wright State is just outside Beaver Creek (DAYTON, OH)

[reneemoore]

Dom D. Had a fantastic video on krebs and metabolism on you tube before i think you tube shut him down. I was searching for it. It had loads of explaination on how energy is metabolized. Id like to find it to watch again.

[deepost]

For me taking my glucose and ketone readings keeps me informed about what’s happening in the moment. When dealing with osteopenia, the Dexa scans are every two years. It’s frustrating because I don’t have feedback about effectiveness. A Stelo CGM was so insightful when I wore it for just 2 weeks. Feedback devices are really important when essentially you have to modify habits.

[billleroy]

When is Dr Westman going to do a review on Dr A Chaffee?

[cassieoz]

I really still dont get the justification for the title 🤷‍♀️