The Jesse Chappus Show 638: Our Bodies Are Not Designed to Run on Carbohydrates (Eat This) | Dr. Gary Fettke
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Feb 4, 2025 Dr. Gary Fettke, a Tasmanian Orthopedic Surgeon, champions the role of nutrition in disease prevention. He critiques high carbohydrate diets, explaining their links to insulin resistance, inflammation, and chronic diseases. He argues for the benefits of an animal-based diet and emphasizes the importance of healthy fats for better health outcomes. Fettke also highlights the necessity of magnesium and the synergy between vitamins D3 and K2. Throughout, he encourages questioning conventional dietary guidelines and advocates for informed choices.
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Carbohydrate Harm
- The body tries to remove excess glucose and fructose from the bloodstream, suggesting potential harm.
- High carbohydrate intake damages the glycocalyx, the lining of arteries, leading to inflammation.
Dietary Experiment
- Dr. Gary Fettke argues that current dietary guidelines are unconventional, not conventional.
- They represent a dietary experiment of the last 50-100 years, deviating from evolutionary eating patterns.
Non-Essential Carbohydrates
- The body doesn't require ingested carbohydrates for biochemical processes.
- Glucose and fructose absorption occurs, but the body actively works to remove them.