Dr Ford Brewer - PrevMed 7 Things ONLY People Who do Carnivore Diet Know - Ford Brewer MD MPH (PrevMed Health)
Jul 16, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of the carnivore diet with insights on its controversies and benefits. Explore the distinction between processed and unprocessed meats, and how recent studies challenge common health fears associated with meat consumption. Learn about potential health improvements, like heightened glucose control and mood boosts. Dr. Brewer shares personal experiences and highlights the diet’s simplicity for those looking to cut carbs. Plus, discover the debate around dietary recommendations and conflicts of interest influencing food guidelines.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
What Carnivore Means
- The carnivore diet is defined as eating only animal products like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy.
- It sits at one end of a dietary spectrum that also includes paleo, keto, and diets that allow vegetables.
Seven Common Carnivore Concerns
- Common concerns about carnivore include raised LDL, kidney stones, gout, osteoporosis, kidney decline, cancer, and diabetes.
- Dr. Ford Brewer frames these as debated controversies with mixed evidence.
Avoid Fat Plus Processed Carbs
- Recent meta-analyses do not conclusively link saturated fat to LDL-driven heart disease in isolation.
- Avoid combining high animal fat with ultra-processed carbs because high insulin impairs fat metabolism.