Dr. Gary Fettke - 'Carbohydrate: The Dose Is The Poison!'

Dr. Gary Fettke is an Orthopaedic Surgeon practising in Launceston, Tasmania. Along with his wife Belinda, Gary opened the 'Nutrition for Life – Diabetes and Health Research Centre' based in Launceston which provides nutritional care around Tasmania and Australia.

Gary has a longstanding interest in the preventative aspects of health outcomes, particularly before operating on his patients. Recently an AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) investigation into Gary’s qualifications to give nutritional advice has concluded. This investigation (which lasted for more than two years) has resulted in Gary being issued a ‘caution’.

The Medical Board of Tasmania, under the umbrella of the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority, have advised him; ”In particular, that he does not provide specific advice or recommendations on the subject of nutrition and how it relates to the management of diabetes or the treatment and/or prevention of cancer.” Gary was later cleared of all charges and issued a formal apology from AHPRA.

[nickjohnson]

Today, internet based medicine appears to be years ahead of conventional medicine. In the case of carbohydrate effects, I'd say 20 years ahead. I was a type 2 diabetic on loads of insulin and other medications for 10 years. When I switched to a keto diet, I was able to drop all my insulin and other meds, as well as 75 pounds, and now have normal blood sugar levels. It's so obvious - if you don't want elevated blood sugar levels, don't pour sugar (carbohydrates) into your blood, yet it's still a mystery to 99% of doctors out there. Amazing.

[auxiliary]

Corona has been a blessing for myself. A couple of years ago I only took advice from my GP. Then they locked the doors in panic and I had to look elsewhere to treat health problems, such as youtube. My GP rang me recently following a blood test and told me I needed to go on statins due to high cholesterol (I'm on high fat low carb diet now) I just couldn't be bothered to discuss it with him and told him not to worry about it and hung up. I learn more on youtube about health and would still be ignorant had it not been for lockdowns.

[BobDiaz]

Two years ago I was obese, had high blood pressure, all my joints hurt, I was tired all the time, and my Doctor told me I was pre-diabetic. Then I discovered the source of my problems, excessive sugar and processed foods. I switched to a Low Carb Diet and used Intermittent Fasting of 20 hours Fasting and a 4 hour window for two normal meals. Within 3 days I started to feel better and by two weeks I no longer had constant pain in my joints and my feet.

Today I'm normal weight, don't have the pain I used to have, I'm no longer pre-diabetic, and I have my energy back. Channels like this one have saved my life and given my health back to me. I only wish I had known this a few decades ago. At least I know it now. Thank you

[richardayala]

Excellent presentation, discussion at the end of the video. I have been Ketogenic for seven years now, losing over 60 lbs of fat on my 5’6” frame. I am in my mid 70’s, am not on any meds, and am doing circuit training, cycling, strength training! I learned my lesson late in life, and hope to prolong it further with my new lifestyle! Personally, I believe the collaboration between the medical industry, the pharmaceutical industry and the refined foods industry, along with government, are there to make us ill, dependent upon drugs, and keep us filling the hospitals!

[markshaker]

Well because of Low Carb Down Under and others. I have defeated type 2 diabetic as of 6pm on the 4th Oct 2021 due to confirmation from my doctor from blood and urine tests. Woohoo

[RudolfHuber]

Its rare that I listen to talk twice, let alone 3 times.I will come back to this one many times. Outstanding.

[patriciawalters]

"Inside the mitochondria (food) is about science. Outside the cells food has become about politics, money, and emotion. That's non-science."
One of the most comprehensive and succinct statements about the modern food industry I have heard. I will be repeating this. Thanks, Dr. Fettke!

[guyappin]

This is probably one of the most brilliant well-thought, straight-to-the-point, factual dissertation regarding the reason why a low-carb or mostly ketogenic lifestyle is paramount to living the best and most comfortable physical life in a human body.

[karlsangree]

I've been Keto for about 10 months now: lost about 45 lbs (20 kilos), blood pressure when from high to perfect, and my blood glucose went from a pre-diabetic level of 121 to a respectable 85. All with just diet. When my doctors (GP, cardiologist, and oncologist) found out I had accomplished this with diet alone and without the aid of prescription meds, they treated me like a criminal. So sad and disappointing.

[oldenshort]

Personal experience over the last 8 Months, continuous weight loss with out excessive exercise, Belly slowly melting away good way to do it as the skin doesn't become as flabby, Man boobs gone, totally different kind of hunger signs, more like feeling empty not like starving hunger pains, as soon as carbs are eaten after a few weeks of not having them, the stomach feels like it is burning from Acid I think, improved General feeling of being healthier, feels great not carrying the extra 16 plus kilos, better sleep, less Mucus, not to mention doing the number 2's is a breeze no constipation no straining and regular as clockwork, based on high protein and fat Red Meat only, green leafy vegetables only two maybe three times a week, dont consume liquid 30 minutes either side of meals, eat twice a day usually 10 AM and main meal before 6 PM so only eat in an 8 hour period. I do get physically tired but dont feel lethargic, hope this helps some one else to Kick the Carbs. I know its basic information but it is working for me. Wish I knew about this Years ago.

[mandarinpill]

Dr Gary Fettke was my surgeon at a young age.
Fixed my L5 fusion. 27 years later and my back has been great since!! 2 months onto a Carnivore Diet I am happy to see you advocating for thus lifestyle! Good stuff!

[goldstar]

At 42 I had a large osteophyte removed from my throat. Which I can see NOW was caused by insulin resistance. Hyperinsulinemia. Can not even count the drs and surgeons I seen around this. NOT ONE ever looked at my insulin levels or other chronic illnesses and seen my toxic load of insulin as the issue.
Osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, adenomyosis, lipedema leaky gut, fatty liver are the big ones. Cellulite, insomnia, dry eyes, dry skin, brain fog, food intolerances, allergies all things you don't even mention to the doctor. Felt like a hypocondriac since I was 16. Heading into 50 I have control of my health and reversed pretty much all of the above mentioned. Makes me overwhelmed when I think back to all this. Hope you reading this knows that you can do it too.
IF and keto for life xoxoxoxox

[Crochedandconspiracies]

Myself also over a year ago I was topping 120kg- I had low motivation, became reclusive, had aches and pains everywhere to the point it took me 15 minutes every morning to straighten myself up. I had high blood pressure, constantly tired and I would wager that I was likely pre-diabetic.

I had argued (being nurse I knew better) with good friend that all this ketogenic IF lifestyle was unsafe and unhealthy for years prior to this point mean while I was just getting fatter and more unhealthy.

Last year I decided to try If and keto and just over a year later I am 32kg lighter and healthiest I’ve been in a long time.

[leoalexhorta]

Excellent presentation!! As a shoulder orthopedic surgeon I am already aware of the inflammatory effect of carbs to the joints, as frozen shoulder typically occurs in patients with some degree of insulin resistance. My assumption was that sugar metabolism would also be somehow related to arthritis, but the link with cartilage damage and osteoarthritis hadn’t occurred to me yet! A fantastic eye opener! I’ll be recommending low carb diet to those patients as well. Curious about the results! Thank you for your great work in this area!

[YouTuber-epxx]

On sugar in the diet, this presentation is a tour de force. Kudos Dr Fettke. And thank you.

[toni]

Ketones are safe, I've been eating this way for 32 years. No sugar at all. Keep up the good work Gary. Best wishes to Belinda.

[MichaelTripper]

Yes, we need more basic biochemistry/biology/physics education early and constant in K-12. We can clearly understand why corporate lobbyists do not want good education for all.

[modelsupplies]

Applause! This must be so difficult a story to tell in Australia where so much sugar is produced. Thank you!

[swanee]

Thanks, Gary. I love your no-nonsense, no-fluff presentation of this extraordinarily important material. I've been low carb since July 10th, 2017 (no sugar, no grains, and no seed oils). I appreciate immensely what you have gone through to be able to speak your mind. You are are a real stand-up guy, a truly courageous man.

[josemariacornelis]

Even after years of me studying low carb, Dr Fettke you are enlightening more aspects of it .Thank you.