The Metabolic Link

How Could an Animal-Based Diet Impact Metabolic Health? | Anthony Chaffee, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep.69

Jun 10, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Anthony Chaffee, a medical doctor and nutrition educator, dives deep into the benefits of an animal-based ketogenic diet for metabolic health. He challenges conventional dietary beliefs, highlighting the transformative potential of carnivore diets on chronic diseases and inflammation. Sharing personal anecdotes and clinical insights, Dr. Chaffee discusses the impact of fatty acids and explores the role of diet in autoimmunity. His findings suggest a reexamination of our dietary choices for better health outcomes.
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ANECDOTE

Dr. Chaffee's Personal Journey

  • Anthony Chaffee shared his personal journey from medical training to using ketogenic and carnivore diets to reverse chronic conditions like MS.
  • He cited case series showing significant symptom and MRI improvements in MS patients on these diets.
INSIGHT

Plants' Chemical Defenses

  • Plants produce defensive chemical compounds to protect themselves because they cannot physically defend or escape.
  • Nearly all plants contain toxins that can harm humans who eat them.
INSIGHT

Brain's Ketone Preference

  • The brain prefers ketones as an energy source and runs primarily on ketones when they are available.
  • Blood sugar remains normal because the body produces glucose even without dietary carbohydrates.
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