Thank you for this. My mother in law was just diagnosed with sjogren's syndrome so I told her the best thing for her to do is eat a nutrient dense elimination diet, which is of course, carnivore. She is a recently retired nurse so I told her she's going to have to unlearn everything she's been told was healthy and unhealthy about fat, cholesterol, fiber, red meat, and vegetables in order to heal her autoimmune issues. She is on board and I look forward to using the knowledge I've learned over the past year to help get her in remission. 💪
@brandonalan6115 I'm sorry to hear that. Unfortunately my mother in law is a retired nurse, as stated above, and she is stuck in the mindset that red meat is unhealthy, salt causes high blood pressure, and fat causes heart disease. So she has continued to eat the same way that possibly led up to her diagnosis. No relief of symptoms and is letting her doctor load her up on prescriptions that will probably exasperate her symptoms. I tried to help her but you can only lead a horse to water. Best of luck with your family members.
Me too, I got significant improvements by taking half a cup of kefir before sleeping, please find this and get back. Ensure there are no additives colourings etc
HUGE ERROR. Oxalate dumping is very real, very serious, and it must be leveled out with eating low carb until the oxalates are are gone. New to carnivore: RESEARCH OXALATE DUMPING!!! It is very important.
I'll second that. Who knew cashews are poisonous . Got a kidney stone at 72. Very itchy anal area also. IBS-D and Oxalates are the reason I have recently started carnivore.
I agree! I was doing fantastic until my second month when my knee started giving me grief again as well as my eyes dumping crystals. I slipped up and ate “not meat” and then my knee got better. Weird!!!! Turns out it was dumping. Now I don’t feel so bad when I eat something else. Still primarily carnivore though. Won’t go back.
I forgot arthritic right hip that only happens when with the Oxalate dumping. What's even more interesting most people have no idea about plant poisons like oxalates. 😲
Thank you for this video! I see plenty of videos about the great results people have experienced with carnivore but not many discuss the struggles. I'm 8 days in and the headaches and tiredness were beginning to concern me. Now i know i need to kick up my water and electrolytes and that there is light at the end of the tunnel! 😅
It has been decades but I never remember any of these symptoms either in 1983 when I went from standard diet to meat only, or in 1993 when I ended my vegetarian experiment. It is a bit unsettling to realize that if I am able to convince people I know who eat standard to go carnivore they may have some of these side effects, initially.
In general, good info. For me, coffee helps with regularity. As for bone broth, people with histamine intolerance can't do any kind of broth. And then there's oxalate dumping...that's a long story to address here. People with high oxalate sensitivity should not go carnivore clod turkey.
@@Heartshapedbox81damage to the intestinal wall (gut permeability or leaky gut) can cause reactions all the way up the digestive tract including acid reflux. Bone broth has specific proteins which repair the tight junctions on the intestinal wall, allowing the gut to heal. It probably has an effect on the gut microbiome too, but I don't have data on that.
I started July 1st I still experience slight dizziness and more grogginess. I used to take supplements for my IBS like enzymes and prebiotic. I did take these for a while and then stopped. I ate coconut kefir and fermented products and drank kambucha. Now I don't have acid reflux but this dizziness and grogginess are still with me.
Hi Doc! Thank you for your clarity in helping to transition into carnivore. I have the intention and plan to go 101 days carnivore from animal-ish based and know that I have addictive pathways that I desire to 'clean up' and conquer.
That's awesome Dan! I wish you the best! Exercise will help with raising baseline dopamine levels so you don't have to "suffer" the withdrawals of not eating carbs :)
I've tried doing this twice, and failed after 1 day both times. I've had two drug-free births, one of which was posterior, so I'm not adverse to discomfort for the greater good. The first time, I didn't take electrolytes. Began getting meat-averse towards the end of the day, and woke up that morning with a racing heart, shakes, could barely walk. Panic-drank whole milk, took a bunch of salt, no improvements. Bailed out to oatmeal, and my throat was terribly sore. Second time, I handled the first day well. Then, at 3 AM, I began a 7-hour stretch of vomiting. I couldn't even keep water down (RUNNING to the toilet to throw up minutes after drinking electrolytes). I took some jello as a last ditch effort to avoid going to urgent care (breastfeeding, so a bit more serious to get dehydrated). It worked. Everything else caused me pain to eat (sore throat again). I really want to do this! I have a good why (several, actually). But it seems I'm going to need to ease into this, which is discouraging.
What’s your blood type? This diet is heavily dependent on blood type. Only blood type O and B have the necessary stomach acid and gut micro biome to digest it red meat. If you’re vomiting your body is telling you to stop. Listen to it.
Did you go straight to carnivore or ease into it first with keto? I think people really need to ease into it with keto. I’m now transitioning into carnivore after a year on keto but I don’t think people need to wait that long.
Thank you for the best summary of carnivore adaptation anywhere! I tried carnivore this year for 100 days in a row. I ate nothing but ribeyes and water, with occasional bacon and hardboiled eggs. I ate 1.5 pounds of ribeye daily as three meals, along with a stick of butter daily with the meals, and drank electrolytes. I experienced many health benefits, including: Blood pressure was significantly lower (130/75 to 105/62) (July) Weight dropped from 165 to 145 almost immediately on my 6-foot body I sleep better, now 7 hours straight through (August) Arthritis pain in hands is fading (August) Depression and anxiety are nearly gone (August) Itching associated with foot neuropathy has disappeared (August) I am calmer over all by a significant amount (Sept.) Gray hair is darkening and growing in more thickly (harder to drag a comb through)(Sept.) Finger nails growing faster (late Sept.) No more phlegm buildup at bedtime; stopped oral probiotic (mid-October) I became very fatigued and developed bad brain fog once I started carnivore. Unfortunately, despite the health benefits noted above, the fatigue and brain fog never went away. I monitored my ketones and glucose with a Keto-Mojo device, and my MD's blood tests showed nothing unusual. My body had definitely switched from glucose to ketones, but I still felt impossibly tired and brain foggy. I was essentially confined to home by my low energy. How can it be that I healed in so many smaller ways, but not as far as energy and brain fog went? Have you seen this in any other person trying to adapt to carnivore? I regretfully went off carnivore after 100 days of giving it a serious try, and now I'm back to having energy, but of course the health benefits I enjoyed from carnivore are gone too. Any comments you may have would be appreciated. There must be something I was not doing right. I will try carnivore again in a few months and hope it goes better.
I've not experienced those issues myself. However, I know a few carnivores that did. What they ended up doing was to adopt an "animal based" diet, which is a little different than going all in carnivore. Basically they still eat meat and fat, but slowly added back into their diets, non reactive veggies(veggies you can eat without issue). In both cases the parties concerned also made it a priority to consume lacto fermented veggies, which makes veggies much easier to assimilate and get nutrients from. So far, they seem to be thriving. No pressure, though. I just wanted to let you know that there can be such a thing as being too dogmatic about any way of eating. My best to your family in the new year.🤗
@@jacklabonte6839 Thanks for your comment; it's very intriguing that you've known others who've overcome the issues I'm having by diet modifications. As far as non-reactive veggies go, is there a list of such items, or do I simply choose the ones I like the best (I like virtually all veggies, kale aside) and go with that? Interesting to hear about lacto-fermented veggies. Did the people you know of simply buy supermarket sauerkraut, pickles and olives, or did they ferment their own veggies? I see that there are online groups devoted to that specialty. FWIW I did have a private online session with one of the "big three" UA-cam carnivore MDs, but he didn't mention lacto-fermented veggies. It's possible I was being too dogmatic about carnivore. As a lifelong research scientist, I've been trying to do carnivore in the "best way," which is the way that many successful carnivores have done, the Lion Diet. Which may not be the best way for me in particular. I'll wait a little while before attempting another try at carnivore, which will incorporate your suggestions. One basic thing I need to do in the meantime is bulk up physically, to not have a repeat of the catastrophic drop in weight from 165 to 145 (on my 6-foot body) caused by going carnivore. I've put on several pounds of muscle using an X3 device over the past two months, so one day I'll be back to 165 pounds. Thanks again!
@capealiaksin8776 My understanding is that the folks that add the veggies back in did so after a solid month of eliminating all plants and fruit. After a month or 2 of strict carnivore, they very slowly started to add back in veggies of their choice(lacto fermented). The key, though, is that they added 1 vegetable a week, starting with just a teaspoon full. They put in their mouth, chew it slowly, swallow, and then pay attention to how their bodies react. Any itching, or tingling in the mouth? Any reaction in the gut? How did it make them feel mentally...etc. if none of those things seem out of line after eating, then they would increase the dose incrementally. Once they were certain the veggie or fruit in question does not elicit a negative reaction, then they add it to their personal list of foods that work for them, and start over again with the next veggie, starting again with just a teaspoon. As for lacto fermentation. 1 of the parties concerned bought his, and the other made their own. Its pretty easy to do from what i hear. I only know what I've read and heard. That is, that it's a method of preparing veggies that makes them more digestible, and their nutrients more palatable/bioavailable. I can't comment if it lessens anti nutrients in the plant(oxalates, phytates, etc). I'd take a look at that. Saurkraut is one of the most common ones, or kimchi, but I think you can ferment most any veggie you want to. As for the weight loss, I feel you. It took me over a month for my gut/biome to adjust to a meat/fat diet. Lots of diarrhea. Its not a good time. I really only used walking as my fitness during the transition. I didn't touch a weight until I was fully transitioned. I dropped from 220lbs down to 175lbs. Once I started to hit the weights again though I gained another 15 lbs of muscle, bringing me up to a pretty lean 190lbs. Not bad for a 50 year old guy. Most shredded I've been since high school. Anyway brother. Hope this answers your questions. I remain 100% carnivore, but I also acknowledge it isn't for everyone. People can still be reasonably healthy, without being 100% carnivore. Anything else u need, I'll do my best to help you to the best of my knowledge and ability.
@@jacklabonte6839 Thanks for describing the exact way in which folks introduced lacto-fermented veggies into their diet. I'm inclined to buy them rather than make them. I'll add your suggestions to the store of knowledge I'm accumulating toward making my next attempt at carnivore completely successful.
Hello I have the same problem. My weight and heights are like yours. I think the low energy is becouse we are too skinny. Somehow we have to gain weight on carnivore. Unfortunetly my appetite is very low on every diet. Back then I was semi muscular from gym but i had way too low bodyfat. Now on carnivore I am skinnier than ever. I think I have to gain weight to have the carnivore benefits, but I dont know how...
2 days in and I felt awful. This info is EXTREMELY helpful thank you. I have anxiety but mixed with nausea. So bad. Will try to reduce sugar significantly before attempting carnivore again. Amd with your tips :)
As far as the fatigue goes, isn't fat adaptation part of the equation? In other words, although your body is producing ketones in the early phases and kerones are prevalent in the blood, your body is not efficient at uptaking or using them for energy yet.. my understanding of fat adaptation is that this can take several months and until that time, you might get fatigued due to lack of metabolic energy uptake...
I began vomiting for 7 hours straight after the first day. Apparently it's a gallbladder thing. Your gallbladder can't keep up with the high-fat diet. Apparently enzymes help, but I couldn't keep them down. It wasn't sugar withdrawal for me, I had already dropped sugar.
I’ve tried to carnivore diet several times and each time that I try it I get to the point where my body is malfunctioning. Heart palpitations, trouble sleeping, joint pain, numbness in fingers and legs, no energy after walking, can’t sleep. If anyone can tell me if they have gotten thru all these conditions and that this will eventually go away I will attempt a longer duration on this diet. The electrolytes by powder absolutely didn’t work for me and others I know as well. We’re all trying to figure out why some of us aren’t able to break these horrible side effects. Longest was a week for me, because I felt as though I was gonna die if I continued. Can anyone else relate, please share your story so we can figure out the right strategy to this carnivore diet. Thanks for this video, I’m gonna try some of these out. ❤
@@wallyshomestead9034 Me too, I actually had a cow’s heart yesterday and felt light headed, chest was hurting; like a sharp pinching feeling and I couldn’t take a full breathe. Today I decided, I’m gonna eat something else other than this carnivore. I ate black beans, tofu, and creek yogurt with an apple and felt so much better today. I may have to accept that this carnivore diet isn’t healthy for me. I will incorporated it once or twice a month to get any nutrients I need from it, but, will have to give it up for longer durations. Sometimes we have to listen to our body, or we’re gonna wind up in the hospital. Peace and love to all who can’t do this diet, try doing what works for you, god speed.
Its been a few weeks, not fully adjusted still getting some pains here and there but has gotten better. I need to lose 50 so I'm trying to stick with it. @@CooksArt
I hear this, I'm apparently physically unable to do this. I'm not averse to pain with a goal in mind, but I believe if others felt what I felt (both times) they would not have continued.
@@sitcomchristian6886 I'm doing a 18 to 24 hour fast and eating once a day 5 hours before my bed time and it's really showing progress. I started it 7 days ago because i was feeling sick and no energy. I was at 207 and I'm down to 197. I will continue this diet with a 10,000 steps a day and see how it works out, so far so good. I wish you the best. Oh, and I'm eating whole foods, no sugar.
I went to a really good nutritionist in my area they said low carb is good, carnivore works short term but you need to bring in low carb to get sugars into your system, as your body does use sugars, but it needs to be veggies and some fruit but not too much to have sugar spikes. I got a full work up on my food intolerances and you need to do that and see what fruits and veggies are best for you. For me the things I had intolerances too were tomatoes/oranges/pineapples and good stuff were things like most veggies, berries, nuts and sweep potatoes, so I'm not getting a carb spike/overload but just getting enough carbs/sugar and no more. I started out doing carnivore 3 days ago and while I've not had much in the way of cravings my hands and feet are freezing and my demeanour is a bit out of whack., first night I had rapid heartbeat and sweating but am upping my electrolytes using a drink and taking magnesium.
I found my diarrhea was caused by the cream I put in my coffee in the morning. Coffee doesn't cause the issue for me and I seem to be able to handle cream later in the day. My gut just doesn't appreciate it first thing. Probably still a sign that I should remove dairy or at least the cream for a while.
One of my fears of trying this way of eating is losing strength in the gym i built up some impressive numbers on my compound lift and dont wanna get weak
What about smelling ammonia? I am metabolically healthy, keto for several years and take electrolytes regularly. When I eat carnivore I often smell ammonia and have some tingling in my nose
I am a type 1 diabetic and have tried all kinds of low carb eating habits to attain better glucose control. I hadn't purposely tried carnivore until last week. I'm on day 8. The first 7 days I felt great, and glucose went from 81% in range to 91% in range. I have been extra thirsty since beginning this but have been drinking about one and a half gallons of water a day + salting my eggs and meat. Yesterday I was EXTRA thirsty and drank over 2 gallons of water through out the day but I didn't compensate enough with the salt so this morning on day 8 I was awoken by very intense leg cramps. I have consumed extra salt + some bone broth and am hoping to get everything in balance as I continue!
@@starklife2426 I am still mostly sticking to it! My company experienced a merger so I ended up partaking in 2 pieces of pizza a couple weeks ago at a party, and then this past weekend I went wine tasting with some other ladies. Other than that I have been sticking with it! My glucose control is outstanding. Since I barely have any insulin on board I'm not having major lows from exercise, but if it does go down I just have about 3/4 cup of whole milk rather than what I used to have. Which was fruit juice or gummies with lots of sugar and corn syrup etc. I guess I shouldn't say I'm sticking with total perfect carnivore because for a couple days after eating that pizza I was having sugar cravings again and ended up having blue berries and raspberries, but I had them after exercise, so didn't need any insulin. I have been doing really well sticking with the protein and fat like 97% of the time though! So a basic summary, glucose control is awesome, insulin usage is cut back by 50%, energy levels are up, sleep schedule is on point, I can drink twice as much water as I used to with out having to pee twice as often, I'm not hungry for snacks between meals, eczema has cleared completely, and I can see muscle gains in my arms even though I'm still slightly overweight. I haven't lost many pounds, but my clothes are fitting differently. So this is the first thing I've had luck with since 2020 when it comes to the recomposition of my body while controlling my blood sugar.
@@rickyd8410 wow, that’s incredible! One thing you might want to add, if you haven’t already, is apple cider vinegar. Especially after you have something like pizza or wine. You can take have it throughout the day, and/or first thing in the morning and it will help with cravings. It also helps with nausea, reflux, muscle cramps, etc. If you tolerate it well in the day, then take it before bed especially after your cheat meals. If you already knew that, then please disregard. Btw, thank you for your response! I’ve wondered how a type 1 would do with carnivore, so your results are extremely enlightening. Congrats to you and good luck with your improvements and your health journey!
Everything went well for a week of eating meat only, then came a dreadful constipation. I tried strong black coffee, frozen blueberries, olive oil,water,Nnormacol (mild stool loosener), now I am waiting to see what happens. Of course, this suspended my intermittent fasting too early and I decided no toe at anything more today.
Maybe try lamb-only? I learned that I was histamine intolerant so even though I was strict lion diet (beef-only) I was having issues because of the histamine. Lamb is rarely aged. Shoulder steaks are my go-to. Also make sure you’re not still drinking tea/coffee as that may be causing inflammation.
I'm a week in. Thank god I found your channel. Ive got headaches and a fast heartbeat. I'm taking electrolytes. I'm drinking 2 litres of water a day. I hope it goes away soon. Thank you ❤
I guess I'm one of the lucky ones...that had no symtems...but of course it's most likley...I was keto for 5 years....then went keto heavey meat and fat...before I gave up veg for ever...
Thanks, but more about bowel disorders not nécessairely diarrhea but bloating and disconfort is normal in the first 2 weeks? Ive not yet eliminated caffeine and alcohol even though in general i feel reborn apart from the pregnancy belly ive gotten, hoping its temporary ❤
I'm on day 11 and the past week or few days I've been so tired and foggy. I've been trying to drink electrolytes and eating enough! Not working and I'm never hungry. Always tired.
In the keto diet I had strong headache, but not in the carnivore diet. So far my sleep is good, the cravings are under control but the heart palpitations are very intense in the evening, never had this before. It's quite scary to be honest.
BTW folks....anyone reading this in the upper NYS area; Saratoga or Clifton Park NY....send me a message. It's time for me to start coaching this topic as well. I'll meet with you...teach you...and we'll get the ball rolling. The first three months are a bitch...then, it gets easier. You shouldn't do carnivore if you're NOT trying to lose weight. I've learned all about carnivore over the past 30 years....starting with Udo Erasmus and his book - Essential Fats and Oils...then, down the Rabbit Hole...ever since.
Started carnivore on a Sunday Tuesday night in the hospital with unbelievable left side pain. They gave me painkillers believe it’s kidney stones. It’s now the following Sunday and I’m still waiting for the results of the ultrasound. The pain has been steady for a week now. Not sure what is going on. I’ve hardly eaten anything in a week no appetite whatsoever and haven’t had a bowel movement in six days.
Hi Sarah,....like to start a "direct conversation with you in the future". As a (sadly) continuing RN who treats people in "Rehab Homes/Nursing Homes"....I'm trying to get together with a local Rehab House to give me permission; with the families, patients and management....to put (5) clients on carnivore daily for 3 months that have serious decubiti ulcerations - coccxyl/sacrum....very common. Obviously eating sugar/starch/pizza, cheap foods will NEVER heal ulcers...no matter how good the skin care is...but,...this is NOT recognized - all about the money and making more...spending less on good quality foods. Pitiful
I feel like my heart flutters and hard beats now and then. Maybe the most worried about that. Gives me an a bit in the mornings. Did you have this and when did it go away if ever? I’m only 23 days in. Thank you for any reply you may have.
@clintbouck9161 apparently it's normal going into ketosis. Over three months in now and blood work came back better than ever. Still going strong and palpations have gone away
Other than having less fiber in the diet, why does an all meat diet produce less output? Does this mean that most of what you eat is broken down and absorbed by the body as nutrients? You did say there is less waste, but why is there less waste?
All diets are very difficult to stick to. I haven't found any that worked any better than another, however carnivore symptoms are so unbearable that it makes it impossible for me to stay on it. I cannot focus or get through my workday on carnivore. Others swear by it. Everyone has to find their own way. This has been my experience. Eat less, lose weight. Eat more (especially at night), gain weight. Unfortunately, there is no easy shortcut or magic trick to losing weight.
I was sooo bad it took me a year before heavy preparing in all ways and I'm now 5 weeks in and starting having benefits. Do it slowly u know if it's the right way to eat or not bless you.
Going through this now . For the umpteenth time . I cant wait to be past this . Ive been on the othwr side of it and i know ill be great once this passes . Night time is awful . Omce it gets dark mu brain starts right up .
Im 90 days in and ive lost 4 lbs but more inches. Im starting to track 80/20 as I want to elimate more body fat and weight. Im 5'1 @ 145 lbs. Ive been strict carnivore other the odd vodka and soda water but im eliminating that as it doesnt make me feel good and i feel its hindering my progress. Appreciate any advice.
My question now is im having such strong weakness, fatigue, brain fog day 3.. between day 2 and 3 i fasted 13 hrs, ive been drinking plenty of water, supplimenting magnesium, salt, electrolytes, eating plenty. Had to go to leaner meats as i started having a gallbladder flare. I have to eat at least 80 carbs a day i feel to keep my symptoms at a tolerable level. Can i ease into it this by slowly lowering carbs or will it only prolong the transition process in an uncomfortable way? I was very high sugar before this so i think my body is going through a lot. I was to the point where id feel like this even a few hours of not having carbs or sugar. Lots of healing to do in that way
I would definitely recommend gradually reducing addictive foods consumption for a few days (switch from junk food carbs to things like rice, potatoes, and less addictive carb options) and then gradually reduce total carb intake for a few days (start cutting down on the amounts of carbs for a few days until you reach zero carb). This will significantly ease your transition. I wouldn't recommend fasting at all if you haven't been doing carnivore for a few weeks. You have to be keto-adapted first before your body can handle fasting without stressing it out. Hope this helps😊
@@dr.sarah.zaldivar good thing is I have a wheat allergy so I really didn't eat that many bad carbs but I did eat a lot of rice everyday, one because it is cheaper, and I started to require so many more carbs per day to keep me going it was crazy. I almost feel like the sugar withdrawal is going to hit me harder than anything else. Anything I would eat had sugar in it, I had no self-control with sugar I would make a box of muffins and eat all of them within 24 hours. It's amazing that i'm not overweight but my sugar intake was not very healthy. I'm still allowing myself to have a electrolyte mix that has a little sugar in it, and my morning low sugar coffee. Just so it's not a complete shock
Me too. At times I get almost a panic attack. I’m only day 24 days in. Now today I feel flu like. Week ache’s head aches. And that makes me feel stress,lol
@clintbouck9161 sorry to here this. Its brutal isn't it? I don't believe it's mental. As uts more of a feeling wakes me up every morning like a whoosh through my body. I cant fi d answers any where as to why I'm this way. I haven't lost a single bit of weight. I'm thinking I'm running on adrenal. It only started 2 wks after this woe. Has ur experiences been same as mine? Be interesting to know.
I've been on carnivore for a little over 2 months I've lost almost 20 lbs , good energy good workouts but my issues are my stomach is always burning or feeling sour and my bm's ( sorry ) are large and hard and cause tearing - this is painful and upsetting this has been happening almost from the start..I drink alot of water and broth and I'm doing all organic grass fed beef chicken salmon and eggs - no fatigue or headaches, but I'm getting tired of these stomach and digestive issues - what could be going on? my doctor is very pro carnivore/ keto and thinks some people just don't adapt well to carnivore and I might be one of them , she prescribed a stool softener which made things worse- but on a positive my blood work is fantastic a1- c is 6 all positive - but after 2 and a half months I'm tired of this constant burning sour stomach bad bathroom stuff - help?
@@Sarah-pf8mg I've been using ghee for years I tried for another couple of weeks my digestive issues didn't change so I went to organic keto , stomach issues gone my bathroom issues back to normal - I feel good again , I believe carnivore is a good way to go , but for me it did not work , you shouldn't feel like crap everyday from your diet 2 and a half months of that was enough ~
Could be oxalate dumping. Oxalates are acidic so that would explain the burning sensation. Oxalate dumping most of the time occurs later on the diet and of course stops if you include foods with oxalates back in. I heard drinking lemon juice is very helpful with oxalate dumping because it takes the pain away :)
@@bobomonkey702 I've really struggled to be honest and for me it's not worth risking my health I've added back in some carbs,avocado and leafy greens and it has done the trick feel much better,was getting bad palpitations pains in the kidneys,fatigue and brain fog,ketovore working better,full carnivore for me to stressful on my body
You gotta raise your Baseline Dopamine Levels. I have a guide called DOPAMINE BRAIN that explains how to do that. It's on my website drsarahzaldivar.com/shop
The problem with keto and carnivore is that I get less energy and by extension lower libido which is a no no for me. It literally becomes a hassle to climb the stairs, carry stuff I’d normally do easily, do cardio at the gym, lift weights or even walk, also my boners aren’t as hard and overall less energy in bed. I’ve tried increasing the fat(by literally biting and chewing grass fed butter). Also added Himalayan pink salt to my water before drinking(for electrolytes) but still no difference. I also lose vascularity as well. I find get more vascular from eating carbs. Having experienced all these, when I eat carbs again, all of a sudden I get hulk-like energy, I’m hard again randomly(libido is on a 100, boner is rock solid and I can keep going), I just feel an influx of energy and I’m whole again. Keto and carnivore diet have so many health benefits I’d really like to tap into but the energy part is a deal breaker for me. If anyone has an idea of how I can successfully switch to say carnivore without losing energy and libido I’d appreciate and will get you a cup of coffee. Please don’t tell me to ride out the transition period, some people say it takes them months or weeks. I can’t afford a day of low energy so there has to be another way. Except energy from fat is just always flat and not as high as carbs then I’d not bother myself with carnivore diet anymore. Thanks in advance!
I suffer insomnia at the beginning. I never find out if it goes away because I end up giving up. Lack of sleep is my biggest struggle. I homeschool to young girls and my husband is away a lot. I also have no family support. I’m trying carnivore again and I’m also trying to see if anyone talks about insomnia. It doesn’t seem to be too common because I don’t see it much
Some of the videos of people I watched who've been carnivore for at least 7 to over a year said that insomnia does occur in the beginning. I am on my 12th day and I have been having trouble sleeping at night too. But last night I started to get sleepy at 10pm altho I had taken a nap after lunch, so I guess it is improving. First to 11th day, I was not able to go to sleep until 2-3am.
Hi yes!! I wasn’t even full carnivore yet , just low carb for the first time ever and I experience extreme insomnia for almost a week and a half! My blood sugars were so out of whack I didn’t know this at the time tho.. I bought a monitor and started testing. Once I realized the change that was happening it was easier to understand I was experiencing a new normal blood sugar and my body was not use to this, I also had major oxalate dumping. My pee was really turbid and now it is clear and light colored. It was an awful time ; I made it through to the other side an about a month in I am currently sleeping like a baby. 7.5-8 hours a night. Also; I did learn that my vitamin D level is very low , my ferritin and iodine. All can affect your sleep and heart rate as well as cortisol. Doing blood panel really helped me figure things out and take what I was missing. I was low for quiet sometime. Energy is so boom in’ now!! But boy was I struggling in the beginning. I’m praying for anyone really wanting to optimize their health but struggling rn. Eating 1:1 ratio of fat and protein minimal cheese. Every persons body is different and we all have different starting points. I’ve learned to become very intune with my body. Upping my fat has seemed to help with sleep as it has helped regulate blood sugar too.
The first week and half was ROUGHHHHH and still dealt with falling asleep and waking up for about a month until I got really intentional with timing my eating and lowering my blood sugar and getting my Vit d up Here’s what was happening to me time wise : I would be woken up every single night between 2:30 and three o’clock and I absolutely could not fall back asleep. My body would actually jerk me awake anytime I tried. Lots of tears during this time. By 7 am or 8 I was tired and ready for bed. I was able to take a couple hours of naps throughout the day which is was the only thing that I felt kept me at all functional. It was kind of weird because when my sleep cycle first started normalizing again I would get a good stretch of maybe 4-5 days of good good sleep and then bam it would hit me like a ton of bricks again and I’d not sleep for three or four days and it would cycle between that for awhile. Once managing my blood sugars, stress , getting my vitamin panel checked and filling in the gaps ; upping my fat , using a weighted blanket to force my body into realizing I’m safe it slowly got better and better!! (I might mention that when I was checking my blood sugar it was normal to the range but what was actually happening was my body was so use to high insulin as I have PCOS that once it started to go into normal range my body thought this was to low and it was a major adjustment period. I did some fasting to fix it, got reallly intentional with everything I did. I hope this can help someone because when I was going through it I was desperate.
What do you think about carnivore diet and adrenal fatigue? It’s very confusing, because people say low carb diets are bad for adrenals. This will make people go into fight or flight mode.
If this way of eating is great, why all this sickness. I just started yesterday, and im already so sick to my stomach. The thought of eating meat makes me sick
Hi Dr. I have ibd and hashimotos and sibo that just keeps coming back. I am on third week on carnivore and just got my period. The pain is intense and still going through side effects. I can't do butter or ghee or cheese but i have been using coconut oil. Any idea why one would experience pms and period pain on carbivore?
I’ve heard another carnivore mention the uterus is a detox tool for woman where toxins collect so if you have painful periods it can be due to toxins were ingesting and then also during our period it would be the time to detox making it more painful. I’m only 2 months in so I can’t testify to this. The idea is it will get better with less toxins
This is a great video to scare anyone off trying carnivore.Sorry but focusing on these issues doesn’t help, as many people don’t get these symptoms, and those that want to try are now scared of what’s going to happen to them - which it might not.
Sorry but you are missing the point. Most people who are considering Carnivore have a variety of health issues that they are attempting to fix. When well meaning carnivore veterans dreamily half remember their transition as simple and non eventful, it doesn’t paint the whole picture. Yes eventually things regulate or “get fixed”, but it can take time. Being honest about the journey and giving tips is actually helpful. This video is for people who have already decided to start or have just started, to give them encouragement, and to help them with actually information they can use to combat those early stage pitfalls. Thanks for this video, Dr Sarah. It was helpful to me.
The redeemer is not JC, the letter j is only 500 years old and could not be the name. The name of The true Redeemer is Yahusha and the name does matter. Yahusha died for our transgressions on the stake. Yahusha is the Way The Truth and The Life. Acts 4:12 “there is only one name under heaven by whom we will be redeemed by” and that n-a-m-e is Yahusha!
@@user-xj1bz7zy5ethank you for this comment 🙏🏼 I know that this persons heart and intentions were in the right place and I also believe the true name matters and that the true name was intentionally tampered with because it is so vital. Much love . One love
@@MsJess-xs7kt yes! You get it. The names were intentionally replaced and I feel led to tell others. The names were replaced because there is power in the true names. We all were lied to and I’m grateful that in these last days knowledge is increasing. I’m grateful that the Heavenly Father Yahuah and through His son Yahusha revealed Himself to me! I am grateful to Yahusha that you know the Truth too!
The true name of the redeemer is not JC, the letter j is only 500 years old and could not be the name. The name of The Redeemer is Yahusha and the name does matter. Yahusha is the Way The Truth and The Life. Acts 4:12 “there is only one name under heaven by whom we will be redeemed by” and that name is Yahusha!
Has everyone noticed how beautiful these "carnivore pundits" always are? Look at Sarah's skin....she's utterly glowing. Irrespective of her age, etc. she has great "epithelial tissues". Sorry Doc...I know what I'm seeing here; you're an outlier. So folks,....what have YOU got to lose, other than weight, pain, stiffness, malaise, etc., etc. The reason "mainstream Doctors" don't totally collaborate into carnivore or keto-carnivore now....is not due to the anecdotal evidence....it's due to their' paychecks being tied to big Pharna....they are closely watched by video, by medical notes, and by Rx/Prescriptions written....as tied to their' incomes. Period. Wake the....."blank up folks".
Thank God. I appreciate people like you. This stuff gets intense and can bring me down.
Thank you for this. My mother in law was just diagnosed with sjogren's syndrome so I told her the best thing for her to do is eat a nutrient dense elimination diet, which is of course, carnivore. She is a recently retired nurse so I told her she's going to have to unlearn everything she's been told was healthy and unhealthy about fat, cholesterol, fiber, red meat, and vegetables in order to heal her autoimmune issues. She is on board and I look forward to using the knowledge I've learned over the past year to help get her in remission. 💪
Thank you Chris and I hope your mom can put this in remission 🙌
If you have time, mind an update if you got her to try? Have family also diagnosed with Sjogrens.
@brandonalan6115 I'm sorry to hear that. Unfortunately my mother in law is a retired nurse, as stated above, and she is stuck in the mindset that red meat is unhealthy, salt causes high blood pressure, and fat causes heart disease. So she has continued to eat the same way that possibly led up to her diagnosis. No relief of symptoms and is letting her doctor load her up on prescriptions that will probably exasperate her symptoms. I tried to help her but you can only lead a horse to water. Best of luck with your family members.
@@chrisperez767 Ah, ya I feel that. Thanks for the wishes and your time
Yeah, I can't wait until she heals!
I love the way she explains things. So clear and no drama.
I do too ! I really really apreciate the calmness and no drama vibe :)
Thank you very much for this Video 🙏🌸🍃
The most annoying is the insomnia. I havent slept well for 10 days.
It's a side effect of sugar withdrawal. Check out my guide DOPAMINE BRAIN to fix this. It's on my website drsarahzaldivar.com/shop
Gets better take magnesium
Me too, I got significant improvements by taking half a cup of kefir before sleeping, please find this and get back. Ensure there are no additives colourings etc
Eat more fat
Sleep frequencies (found on YT) is everything!!!! Best wishes! 🙏🏽
HUGE ERROR. Oxalate dumping is very real, very serious, and it must be leveled out with eating low carb until the oxalates are are gone.
New to carnivore: RESEARCH OXALATE DUMPING!!! It is very important.
That dumping can take years, better not prolong the carb intake that long😅
I'll second that. Who knew cashews are poisonous . Got a kidney stone at 72.
Very itchy anal area also. IBS-D and Oxalates are the reason I have recently
started carnivore.
I agree! I was doing fantastic until my second month when my knee started giving me grief again as well as my eyes dumping crystals. I slipped up and ate “not meat” and then my knee got better. Weird!!!! Turns out it was dumping. Now I don’t feel so bad when I eat something else. Still primarily carnivore though. Won’t go back.
I forgot arthritic right hip that only happens when with the Oxalate dumping. What's even more interesting most people have no idea about plant poisons like oxalates. 😲
@@george6252 I know right?!!
Thank you for this video! I see plenty of videos about the great results people have experienced with carnivore but not many discuss the struggles. I'm 8 days in and the headaches and tiredness were beginning to concern me. Now i know i need to kick up my water and electrolytes and that there is light at the end of the tunnel! 😅
There is definitely a light at the end☺️. You got this🙌
Thank you for the information. I was starting to get worried, and you made me feel much better. I am going on the right path to recovery. ❤
You are so welcome!☺️
I started struggling after 50 days on Carnivore. Pumped up my electrolytes and it seems to help a lot. 🥩🙌🏼
That's awesome!
It takes 6 months to reset the taste not 10 Days…
@@Yf8f-b2l - A total worthless comment. 👎🏻
@@Yf8f-b2l resource??
I’m on day 8 you’re giving me hope 🥲
Day 5 and going through all these now. I'm on point with electrolytes as well. Riding the wave, im all in
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Same here. I hope you're doing well.
Awesome set up....description, listing remedies🤗
Glad you liked it!!
It has been decades but I never remember any of these symptoms either in 1983 when I went from standard diet to meat only, or in 1993 when I ended my vegetarian experiment. It is a bit unsettling to realize that if I am able to convince people I know who eat standard to go carnivore they may have some of these side effects, initially.
Great information, massive thanks, you are helping more than those that are supposed to watch over public health.
Aw thank you so much! 🤗
Thank you..only a week in and am exhausted
In general, good info. For me, coffee helps with regularity. As for bone broth, people with histamine intolerance can't do any kind of broth. And then there's oxalate dumping...that's a long story to address here. People with high oxalate sensitivity should not go carnivore clod turkey.
What about having stomach issues that eventually go away after bone broth? What could be the reason for that?
@@Heartshapedbox81damage to the intestinal wall (gut permeability or leaky gut) can cause reactions all the way up the digestive tract including acid reflux. Bone broth has specific proteins which repair the tight junctions on the intestinal wall, allowing the gut to heal. It probably has an effect on the gut microbiome too, but I don't have data on that.
I started July 1st I still experience slight dizziness and more grogginess. I used to take supplements for my IBS like enzymes and prebiotic. I did take these for a while and then stopped. I ate coconut kefir and fermented products and drank kambucha. Now I don't have acid reflux but this dizziness and grogginess are still with me.
Hi Doc! Thank you for your clarity in helping to transition into carnivore. I have the intention and plan to go 101 days carnivore from animal-ish based and know that I have addictive pathways that I desire to 'clean up' and conquer.
That's awesome Dan! I wish you the best! Exercise will help with raising baseline dopamine levels so you don't have to "suffer" the withdrawals of not eating carbs :)
I'll keep you in the loop of the challenges and break throughs
@@dr.sarah.zaldivar
I've tried doing this twice, and failed after 1 day both times. I've had two drug-free births, one of which was posterior, so I'm not adverse to discomfort for the greater good.
The first time, I didn't take electrolytes. Began getting meat-averse towards the end of the day, and woke up that morning with a racing heart, shakes, could barely walk. Panic-drank whole milk, took a bunch of salt, no improvements. Bailed out to oatmeal, and my throat was terribly sore.
Second time, I handled the first day well. Then, at 3 AM, I began a 7-hour stretch of vomiting. I couldn't even keep water down (RUNNING to the toilet to throw up minutes after drinking electrolytes). I took some jello as a last ditch effort to avoid going to urgent care (breastfeeding, so a bit more serious to get dehydrated). It worked. Everything else caused me pain to eat (sore throat again).
I really want to do this! I have a good why (several, actually). But it seems I'm going to need to ease into this, which is discouraging.
What’s your blood type? This diet is heavily dependent on blood type. Only blood type O and B have the necessary stomach acid and gut micro biome to digest it red meat. If you’re vomiting your body is telling you to stop. Listen to it.
Did you go straight to carnivore or ease into it first with keto? I think people really need to ease into it with keto. I’m now transitioning into carnivore after a year on keto but I don’t think people need to wait that long.
Thank you for the best summary of carnivore adaptation anywhere! I tried carnivore this year for 100 days in a row. I ate nothing but ribeyes and water, with occasional bacon and hardboiled eggs. I ate 1.5 pounds of ribeye daily as three meals, along with a stick of butter daily with the meals, and drank electrolytes. I experienced many health benefits, including:
Blood pressure was significantly lower (130/75 to 105/62) (July)
Weight dropped from 165 to 145 almost immediately on my 6-foot body
I sleep better, now 7 hours straight through (August)
Arthritis pain in hands is fading (August)
Depression and anxiety are nearly gone (August)
Itching associated with foot neuropathy has disappeared (August)
I am calmer over all by a significant amount (Sept.)
Gray hair is darkening and growing in more thickly (harder to drag a comb through)(Sept.)
Finger nails growing faster (late Sept.)
No more phlegm buildup at bedtime; stopped oral probiotic (mid-October)
I became very fatigued and developed bad brain fog once I started carnivore. Unfortunately, despite the health benefits noted above, the fatigue and brain fog never went away. I monitored my ketones and glucose with a Keto-Mojo device, and my MD's blood tests showed nothing unusual. My body had definitely switched from glucose to ketones, but I still felt impossibly tired and brain foggy. I was essentially confined to home by my low energy. How can it be that I healed in so many smaller ways, but not as far as energy and brain fog went?
Have you seen this in any other person trying to adapt to carnivore? I regretfully went off carnivore after 100 days of giving it a serious try, and now I'm back to having energy, but of course the health benefits I enjoyed from carnivore are gone too.
Any comments you may have would be appreciated. There must be something I was not doing right. I will try carnivore again in a few months and hope it goes better.
I've not experienced those issues myself. However, I know a few carnivores that did.
What they ended up doing was to adopt an "animal based" diet, which is a little different than going all in carnivore.
Basically they still eat meat and fat, but slowly added back into their diets, non reactive veggies(veggies you can eat without issue).
In both cases the parties concerned also made it a priority to consume lacto fermented veggies, which makes veggies much easier to assimilate and get nutrients from. So far, they seem to be thriving. No pressure, though. I just wanted to let you know that there can be such a thing as being too dogmatic about any way of eating.
My best to your family in the new year.🤗
@@jacklabonte6839 Thanks for your comment; it's very intriguing that you've known others who've overcome the issues I'm having by diet modifications. As far as non-reactive veggies go, is there a list of such items, or do I simply choose the ones I like the best (I like virtually all veggies, kale aside) and go with that? Interesting to hear about lacto-fermented veggies. Did the people you know of simply buy supermarket sauerkraut, pickles and olives, or did they ferment their own veggies? I see that there are online groups devoted to that specialty. FWIW I did have a private online session with one of the "big three" UA-cam carnivore MDs, but he didn't mention lacto-fermented veggies.
It's possible I was being too dogmatic about carnivore. As a lifelong research scientist, I've been trying to do carnivore in the "best way," which is the way that many successful carnivores have done, the Lion Diet. Which may not be the best way for me in particular. I'll wait a little while before attempting another try at carnivore, which will incorporate your suggestions. One basic thing I need to do in the meantime is bulk up physically, to not have a repeat of the catastrophic drop in weight from 165 to 145 (on my 6-foot body) caused by going carnivore. I've put on several pounds of muscle using an X3 device over the past two months, so one day I'll be back to 165 pounds.
Thanks again!
@capealiaksin8776 My understanding is that the folks that add the veggies back in did so after a solid month of eliminating all plants and fruit.
After a month or 2 of strict carnivore, they very slowly started to add back in veggies of their choice(lacto fermented). The key, though, is that they added 1 vegetable a week, starting with just a teaspoon full. They put in their mouth, chew it slowly, swallow, and then pay attention to how their bodies react. Any itching, or tingling in the mouth? Any reaction in the gut? How did it make them feel mentally...etc. if none of those things seem out of line after eating, then they would increase the dose incrementally. Once they were certain the veggie or fruit in question does not elicit a negative reaction, then they add it to their personal list of foods that work for them, and start over again with the next veggie, starting again with just a teaspoon.
As for lacto fermentation. 1 of the parties concerned bought his, and the other made their own. Its pretty easy to do from what i hear. I only know what I've read and heard. That is, that it's a method of preparing veggies that makes them more digestible, and their nutrients more palatable/bioavailable. I can't comment if it lessens anti nutrients in the plant(oxalates, phytates, etc). I'd take a look at that.
Saurkraut is one of the most common ones, or kimchi, but I think you can ferment most any veggie you want to.
As for the weight loss, I feel you. It took me over a month for my gut/biome to adjust to a meat/fat diet. Lots of diarrhea. Its not a good time. I really only used walking as my fitness during the transition. I didn't touch a weight until I was fully transitioned. I dropped from 220lbs down to 175lbs.
Once I started to hit the weights again though I gained another 15 lbs of muscle, bringing me up to a pretty lean 190lbs. Not bad for a 50 year old guy. Most shredded I've been since high school.
Anyway brother. Hope this answers your questions. I remain 100% carnivore, but I also acknowledge it isn't for everyone. People can still be reasonably healthy, without being 100% carnivore.
Anything else u need, I'll do my best to help you to the best of my knowledge and ability.
@@jacklabonte6839 Thanks for describing the exact way in which folks introduced lacto-fermented veggies into their diet. I'm inclined to buy them rather than make them. I'll add your suggestions to the store of knowledge I'm accumulating toward making my next attempt at carnivore completely successful.
Hello I have the same problem. My weight and heights are like yours. I think the low energy is becouse we are too skinny. Somehow we have to gain weight on carnivore.
Unfortunetly my appetite is very low on every diet.
Back then I was semi muscular from gym but i had way too low bodyfat. Now on carnivore I am skinnier than ever. I think I have to gain weight to have the carnivore benefits, but I dont know how...
2 days in and I felt awful. This info is EXTREMELY helpful thank you. I have anxiety but mixed with nausea. So bad. Will try to reduce sugar significantly before attempting carnivore again. Amd with your tips :)
So glad the info was helpful! Yeah, tapering down is recommended as opposed to jumping right into carnivore. You got this💪🙌
Excellent information Sarah 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Do you have any recommendations for working night shift and starting carnivore? The fatigue is overwhelming
Significantly increase your fat and electrolyte intake , and make sure you’re hydrating more than you might think you need to. Good luck
As far as the fatigue goes, isn't fat adaptation part of the equation? In other words, although your body is producing ketones in the early phases and kerones are prevalent in the blood, your body is not efficient at uptaking or using them for energy yet.. my understanding of fat adaptation is that this can take several months and until that time, you might get fatigued due to lack of metabolic energy uptake...
Thank you so much for this. There are not many videos on this subject!❤
@@Saweeta40 you're very welcome ❤️
I don't see a mention of nausea. I just started and I have been nauseous for the last week. any advice?
yep, you can add that to the list as well... Unfortunately, you just have to push through until the sugar withdrawal symtoms pass.
I began vomiting for 7 hours straight after the first day. Apparently it's a gallbladder thing. Your gallbladder can't keep up with the high-fat diet. Apparently enzymes help, but I couldn't keep them down. It wasn't sugar withdrawal for me, I had already dropped sugar.
I’ve tried to carnivore diet several times and each time that I try it I get to the point where my body is malfunctioning. Heart palpitations, trouble sleeping, joint pain, numbness in fingers and legs, no energy after walking, can’t sleep. If anyone can tell me if they have gotten thru all these conditions and that this will eventually go away I will attempt a longer duration on this diet. The electrolytes by powder absolutely didn’t work for me and others I know as well. We’re all trying to figure out why some of us aren’t able to break these horrible side effects. Longest was a week for me, because I felt as though I was gonna die if I continued. Can anyone else relate, please share your story so we can figure out the right strategy to this carnivore diet. Thanks for this video, I’m gonna try some of these out. ❤
Yes that’s why I’m here too. I feel awful after 5 days. Absolutely horrible. Body aches, extreme fatigue,
@@wallyshomestead9034 Me too, I actually had a cow’s heart yesterday and felt light headed, chest was hurting; like a sharp pinching feeling and I couldn’t take a full breathe. Today I decided, I’m gonna eat something else other than this carnivore. I ate black beans, tofu, and creek yogurt with an apple and felt so much better today. I may have to accept that this carnivore diet isn’t healthy for me. I will incorporated it once or twice a month to get any nutrients I need from it, but, will have to give it up for longer durations. Sometimes we have to listen to our body, or we’re gonna wind up in the hospital. Peace and love to all who can’t do this diet, try doing what works for you, god speed.
Its been a few weeks, not fully adjusted still getting some pains here and there but has gotten better. I need to lose 50 so I'm trying to stick with it. @@CooksArt
I hear this, I'm apparently physically unable to do this. I'm not averse to pain with a goal in mind, but I believe if others felt what I felt (both times) they would not have continued.
@@sitcomchristian6886 I'm doing a 18 to 24 hour fast and eating once a day 5 hours before my bed time and it's really showing progress. I started it 7 days ago because i was feeling sick and no energy. I was at 207 and I'm down to 197. I will continue this diet with a 10,000 steps a day and see how it works out, so far so good. I wish you the best. Oh, and I'm eating whole foods, no sugar.
I went to a really good nutritionist in my area they said low carb is good, carnivore works short term but you need to bring in low carb to get sugars into your system, as your body does use sugars, but it needs to be veggies and some fruit but not too much to have sugar spikes. I got a full work up on my food intolerances and you need to do that and see what fruits and veggies are best for you. For me the things I had intolerances too were tomatoes/oranges/pineapples and good stuff were things like most veggies, berries, nuts and sweep potatoes, so I'm not getting a carb spike/overload but just getting enough carbs/sugar and no more.
I started out doing carnivore 3 days ago and while I've not had much in the way of cravings my hands and feet are freezing and my demeanour is a bit out of whack., first night I had rapid heartbeat and sweating but am upping my electrolytes using a drink and taking magnesium.
I found my diarrhea was caused by the cream I put in my coffee in the morning. Coffee doesn't cause the issue for me and I seem to be able to handle cream later in the day. My gut just doesn't appreciate it first thing. Probably still a sign that I should remove dairy or at least the cream for a while.
One of my fears of trying this way of eating is losing strength in the gym i built up some impressive numbers on my compound lift and dont wanna get weak
I'm posting a video today that you will find helpful✌️
You’re going to feel so much stronger.
Muscle glycogen is irrelevant to exercise performance and carbs do NOT help build muscle - ua-cam.com/video/0jLPYlYz2_w/v-deo.html
Only way you’ll lose your strength is if your caloric deficit is too high
What about smelling ammonia? I am metabolically healthy, keto for several years and take electrolytes regularly. When I eat carnivore I often smell ammonia and have some tingling in my nose
Wow, how odd. The tip of my nose tingles as well. Weird.
@Tanya Sydney I think it happens when I take my electrolytes but will keep watching. You? Nose always tingly? Or just sometimes?
Thank you for the VERY USEFUL tips.
Glad it was helpful!
Waaaw. Just started this week. This was so helpfull. Thought i was doing something wrong. Thank you so very much
@@patriciafaes1223 you're very welcome!
@@dr.sarah.zaldivar 🥰
I am a type 1 diabetic and have tried all kinds of low carb eating habits to attain better glucose control. I hadn't purposely tried carnivore until last week. I'm on day 8. The first 7 days I felt great, and glucose went from 81% in range to 91% in range. I have been extra thirsty since beginning this but have been drinking about one and a half gallons of water a day + salting my eggs and meat. Yesterday I was EXTRA thirsty and drank over 2 gallons of water through out the day but I didn't compensate enough with the salt so this morning on day 8 I was awoken by very intense leg cramps. I have consumed extra salt + some bone broth and am hoping to get everything in balance as I continue!
Congratulations on starting carnivore 🙌. Are you still doing caffeine? That could make electrolyte imbalances worse.
I’m curious if you are still carnivore and if so, how are you handling it as a type 1?
@@starklife2426 I am still mostly sticking to it! My company experienced a merger so I ended up partaking in 2 pieces of pizza a couple weeks ago at a party, and then this past weekend I went wine tasting with some other ladies. Other than that I have been sticking with it! My glucose control is outstanding. Since I barely have any insulin on board I'm not having major lows from exercise, but if it does go down I just have about 3/4 cup of whole milk rather than what I used to have. Which was fruit juice or gummies with lots of sugar and corn syrup etc.
I guess I shouldn't say I'm sticking with total perfect carnivore because for a couple days after eating that pizza I was having sugar cravings again and ended up having blue berries and raspberries, but I had them after exercise, so didn't need any insulin. I have been doing really well sticking with the protein and fat like 97% of the time though!
So a basic summary, glucose control is awesome, insulin usage is cut back by 50%, energy levels are up, sleep schedule is on point, I can drink twice as much water as I used to with out having to pee twice as often, I'm not hungry for snacks between meals, eczema has cleared completely, and I can see muscle gains in my arms even though I'm still slightly overweight. I haven't lost many pounds, but my clothes are fitting differently. So this is the first thing I've had luck with since 2020 when it comes to the recomposition of my body while controlling my blood sugar.
@@dr.sarah.zaldivar I am still having black coffee in the morning! I have cut back a bit. 1 cup instead of 2 or 3.
@@rickyd8410 wow, that’s incredible! One thing you might want to add, if you haven’t already, is apple cider vinegar. Especially after you have something like pizza or wine. You can take have it throughout the day, and/or first thing in the morning and it will help with cravings. It also helps with nausea, reflux, muscle cramps, etc. If you tolerate it well in the day, then take it before bed especially after your cheat meals. If you already knew that, then please disregard.
Btw, thank you for your response! I’ve wondered how a type 1 would do with carnivore, so your results are extremely enlightening. Congrats to you and good luck with your improvements and your health journey!
I am in 8 weeks. I am feeling much better. Yeah! And, loosing at a good pace. 10 lbs down. For me that's enough. Not too fast!
Congratulations!
Everything went well for a week of eating meat only, then came a dreadful constipation. I tried strong black coffee, frozen blueberries, olive oil,water,Nnormacol (mild stool loosener),
now I am waiting to see what happens. Of course, this suspended my intermittent fasting too early and I decided no toe at anything more today.
I'm now in my 3rd month of the strict lion diet, I had no adaptation issues but also no inflammation relief zero
Maybe try lamb-only? I learned that I was histamine intolerant so even though I was strict lion diet (beef-only) I was having issues because of the histamine. Lamb is rarely aged. Shoulder steaks are my go-to. Also make sure you’re not still drinking tea/coffee as that may be causing inflammation.
@@chrischerylzimmerman7963 no tea or coffee, but I will try lamb thanks
I have severe inflammatory condition. Just eating eggs n butter when I want a break from it. Maybe try just eggs
I started to add more fat,,and I don't feel thirsty. Why is that? I was able to drink 2 l of sparkling water, now hmm maybe a 1 l a day of not less.
Its s good sign. Its a sign of proper fat adaptation.
I'm a week in. Thank god I found your channel. Ive got headaches and a fast heartbeat. I'm taking electrolytes. I'm drinking 2 litres of water a day. I hope it goes away soon.
Thank you ❤
You're very welcome :). Morning exercise can help a lot too 💕
One week in, back pain and headaches and frequent bathroom visita
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I guess I'm one of the lucky ones...that had no symtems...but of course it's most likley...I was keto for 5 years....then went keto heavey meat and fat...before I gave up veg for ever...
that's fantastic! I'm sure that being keto-adapted helped significantly.
Thanks, but more about bowel disorders not nécessairely diarrhea but bloating and disconfort is normal in the first 2 weeks? Ive not yet eliminated caffeine and alcohol even though in general i feel reborn apart from the pregnancy belly ive gotten, hoping its temporary ❤
The 1st few days I felt great, now 12 days into it I'm feeling terrible aching legs and headache plus constipation.
These are withdrawal symptoms. Check out my guide DOPAMINE BRAIN on my website drsarahzaldivar.com/shop
Thank you. Six days in...
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I'm on day 11 and the past week or few days I've been so tired and foggy. I've been trying to drink electrolytes and eating enough! Not working and I'm never hungry. Always tired.
Most helpful video on this topic. Thank you!
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Very helpful! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
In the keto diet I had strong headache, but not in the carnivore diet. So far my sleep is good, the cravings are under control but the heart palpitations are very intense in the evening, never had this before. It's quite scary to be honest.
Yes they can be a withdrawal symptom from sugar or a deficiency of electrolytes and water.
BTW folks....anyone reading this in the upper NYS area; Saratoga or Clifton Park NY....send me a message. It's time for me to start coaching this topic as well. I'll meet with you...teach you...and we'll get the ball rolling. The first three months are a bitch...then, it gets easier. You shouldn't do carnivore if you're NOT trying to lose weight. I've learned all about carnivore over the past 30 years....starting with Udo Erasmus and his book - Essential Fats and Oils...then, down the Rabbit Hole...ever since.
Thanks Doc.
You're welcome!
Hi there! Very informative video! Would this diet be helpful to reduce or eliminate a yeast infection in the small intestine?
Absolutely! I reported on a case that healed candida in 45 days on an all meat ketogenic diet (title of paper).
Started carnivore on a Sunday Tuesday night in the hospital with unbelievable left side pain. They gave me painkillers believe it’s kidney stones. It’s now the following Sunday and I’m still waiting for the results of the ultrasound. The pain has been steady for a week now. Not sure what is going on. I’ve hardly eaten anything in a week no appetite whatsoever and haven’t had a bowel movement in six days.
Hello did you find out what it was. Experiencing same thing. 😢
Did you ever find out what it was?
@@LevyEdmond it was a 9mm kidney stone. Being a Canadian still waiting to see the specialist.
Hi Sarah,....like to start a "direct conversation with you in the future". As a (sadly) continuing RN who treats people in "Rehab Homes/Nursing Homes"....I'm trying to get together with a local Rehab House to give me permission; with the families, patients and management....to put (5) clients on carnivore daily for 3 months that have serious decubiti ulcerations - coccxyl/sacrum....very common.
Obviously eating sugar/starch/pizza, cheap foods will NEVER heal ulcers...no matter how good the skin care is...but,...this is NOT recognized - all about the money and making more...spending less on good quality foods. Pitiful
what do you think about cheat days either carbs , for example thanks giving and christmas ?
It depends if you're working to raise your Baseline Dopamine Levels... you might be able to bounce back fast.
The heart palpitations had me worried. I'm one month in and about called it quits because of my pounding heart. Thank you!!
I feel like my heart flutters and hard beats now and then. Maybe the most worried about that. Gives me an a bit in the mornings. Did you have this and when did it go away if ever? I’m only 23 days in. Thank you for any reply you may have.
I meant my heart beats hard now a nd then. And some times kinda flutters. Kinda scary to me.
@clintbouck9161 apparently it's normal going into ketosis. Over three months in now and blood work came back better than ever. Still going strong and palpations have gone away
My second week on carnivore. A lot of fatigue, headaches, never hungry, and this weird taste in my mouth.
Did this pass. I have these too
Yes it did. It started to get better a few days after I commented. All the symptoms went away ans I started to get hungry again. Hang in there
@@elviaursache3281 great! Was it like a metallic taste?
@@Waves353 Yes, it was
Other than having less fiber in the diet, why does an all meat diet produce less output? Does this mean that most of what you eat is broken down and absorbed by the body as nutrients? You did say there is less waste, but why is there less waste?
Because your body utilizes pretty much every thing you eat🙂
now I understand why I was craving soup!
All diets are very difficult to stick to. I haven't found any that worked any better than another, however carnivore symptoms are so unbearable that it makes it impossible for me to stay on it. I cannot focus or get through my workday on carnivore. Others swear by it. Everyone has to find their own way. This has been my experience. Eat less, lose weight. Eat more (especially at night), gain weight. Unfortunately, there is no easy shortcut or magic trick to losing weight.
I would look into reverse dieting and dopamine building first before venturing into carnivore. :)
I was sooo bad it took me a year before heavy preparing in all ways and I'm now 5 weeks in and starting having benefits. Do it slowly u know if it's the right way to eat or not bless you.
Great video!!
Thanks!
Love this
Thank you Suzy!
Going through this now . For the umpteenth time . I cant wait to be past this . Ive been on the othwr side of it and i know ill be great once this passes . Night time is awful . Omce it gets dark mu brain starts right up .
Excessive peeing. Especially at night
Im 90 days in and ive lost 4 lbs but more inches. Im starting to track 80/20 as I want to elimate more body fat and weight. Im 5'1 @ 145 lbs. Ive been strict carnivore other the odd vodka and soda water but im eliminating that as it doesnt make me feel good and i feel its hindering my progress. Appreciate any advice.
I recommend checking out my weight loss guide DOPAMINE BODY on drsarahzaldivar.com/shop
What is the 80/20 you mentioned? I've come across it a few times but no explanation of what it is.
My question now is im having such strong weakness, fatigue, brain fog day 3.. between day 2 and 3 i fasted 13 hrs, ive been drinking plenty of water, supplimenting magnesium, salt, electrolytes, eating plenty. Had to go to leaner meats as i started having a gallbladder flare. I have to eat at least 80 carbs a day i feel to keep my symptoms at a tolerable level. Can i ease into it this by slowly lowering carbs or will it only prolong the transition process in an uncomfortable way? I was very high sugar before this so i think my body is going through a lot. I was to the point where id feel like this even a few hours of not having carbs or sugar. Lots of healing to do in that way
I would definitely recommend gradually reducing addictive foods consumption for a few days (switch from junk food carbs to things like rice, potatoes, and less addictive carb options) and then gradually reduce total carb intake for a few days (start cutting down on the amounts of carbs for a few days until you reach zero carb). This will significantly ease your transition. I wouldn't recommend fasting at all if you haven't been doing carnivore for a few weeks. You have to be keto-adapted first before your body can handle fasting without stressing it out. Hope this helps😊
@@dr.sarah.zaldivar thank you it helps a lot!
@@dr.sarah.zaldivar good thing is I have a wheat allergy so I really didn't eat that many bad carbs but I did eat a lot of rice everyday, one because it is cheaper, and I started to require so many more carbs per day to keep me going it was crazy. I almost feel like the sugar withdrawal is going to hit me harder than anything else. Anything I would eat had sugar in it, I had no self-control with sugar I would make a box of muffins and eat all of them within 24 hours. It's amazing that i'm not overweight but my sugar intake was not very healthy. I'm still allowing myself to have a electrolyte mix that has a little sugar in it, and my morning low sugar coffee. Just so it's not a complete shock
What if ur anxiety gets worse even 6 wks in?
You probably need to raise dopamine baseline levels then. Check out my videos on dopamine deficiency disorder.
Me too. At times I get almost a panic attack. I’m only day 24 days in. Now today I feel flu like. Week ache’s head aches. And that makes me feel stress,lol
@clintbouck9161 sorry to here this. Its brutal isn't it? I don't believe it's mental. As uts more of a feeling wakes me up every morning like a whoosh through my body. I cant fi d answers any where as to why I'm this way. I haven't lost a single bit of weight. I'm thinking I'm running on adrenal. It only started 2 wks after this woe. Has ur experiences been same as mine? Be interesting to know.
It gets sso easy and simple its like brushing your teeth
I've been on carnivore for a little over 2 months I've lost almost 20 lbs , good energy good workouts but my issues are my stomach is always burning or feeling sour and my bm's ( sorry ) are large and hard and cause tearing - this is painful and upsetting this has been happening almost from the start..I drink alot of water and broth and I'm doing all organic grass fed beef chicken salmon and eggs - no fatigue or headaches, but I'm getting tired of these stomach and digestive issues - what could be going on? my doctor is very pro carnivore/ keto and thinks some people just don't adapt well to carnivore and I might be one of them , she prescribed a stool softener which made things worse- but on a positive my blood work is fantastic a1- c is 6 all positive - but after 2 and a half months I'm tired of this constant burning sour stomach bad bathroom stuff - help?
I would try upping your fat intake. Butter, tallow, ghee.
@@Sarah-pf8mg I've been using ghee for years I tried for another couple of weeks my digestive issues didn't change so I went to organic keto , stomach issues gone my bathroom issues back to normal - I feel good again , I believe carnivore is a good way to go , but for me it did not work , you shouldn't feel like crap everyday from your diet 2 and a half months of that was enough ~
Could be oxalate dumping. Oxalates are acidic so that would explain the burning sensation. Oxalate dumping most of the time occurs later on the diet and of course stops if you include foods with oxalates back in. I heard drinking lemon juice is very helpful with oxalate dumping because it takes the pain away :)
Hi how long does the fatigue last im a month in from dropping carbs and still feel crappy
Same here but 5 days. I wonder if it’s oxalates.
@@bobomonkey702 I've really struggled to be honest and for me it's not worth risking my health I've added back in some carbs,avocado and leafy greens and it has done the trick feel much better,was getting bad palpitations pains in the kidneys,fatigue and brain fog,ketovore working better,full carnivore for me to stressful on my body
@@bobomonkey702 make sure your on point with your electrolytes as this can really mess you up, that's what made me fail on carnivore
@@gemschaeffer7291 Thank you. I did buy electrolyte powder.
I've been doing this for 6 weeks and I still feel like ass ugh.
You gotta raise your Baseline Dopamine Levels. I have a guide called DOPAMINE BRAIN that explains how to do that. It's on my website drsarahzaldivar.com/shop
IM ON DAY 5 AND IM SOOOO CONSTIPATED AND SLEEPY
The problem with keto and carnivore is that I get less energy and by extension lower libido which is a no no for me. It literally becomes a hassle to climb the stairs, carry stuff I’d normally do easily, do cardio at the gym, lift weights or even walk, also my boners aren’t as hard and overall less energy in bed. I’ve tried increasing the fat(by literally biting and chewing grass fed butter). Also added Himalayan pink salt to my water before drinking(for electrolytes) but still no difference. I also lose vascularity as well. I find get more vascular from eating carbs.
Having experienced all these, when I eat carbs again, all of a sudden I get hulk-like energy, I’m hard again randomly(libido is on a 100, boner is rock solid and I can keep going), I just feel an influx of energy and I’m whole again.
Keto and carnivore diet have so many health benefits I’d really like to tap into but the energy part is a deal breaker for me. If anyone has an idea of how I can successfully switch to say carnivore without losing energy and libido I’d appreciate and will get you a cup of coffee. Please don’t tell me to ride out the transition period, some people say it takes them months or weeks. I can’t afford a day of low energy so there has to be another way. Except energy from fat is just always flat and not as high as carbs then I’d not bother myself with carnivore diet anymore.
Thanks in advance!
Toothpaste has sucralose or stevia in it..... will that feed cravings
Diarrhea could also be from Gut dysbiosis, such as SIBO or parasites.
Agreed
Just had to throw up on carnivore 🤢 I think stomach acid changes and that’s why I felt so sick all of a sudden
Sorry to hear that! It might be indigestion. Takes a while to get used to all the meats. Doing it gradually might be helpful🥰
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Hi, just started a couple days ago. Is insomnia normal at the beginning of carnivore diet?
I suffer insomnia at the beginning. I never find out if it goes away because I end up giving up. Lack of sleep is my biggest struggle. I homeschool to young girls and my husband is away a lot. I also have no family support. I’m trying carnivore again and I’m also trying to see if anyone talks about insomnia. It doesn’t seem to be too common because I don’t see it much
Some of the videos of people I watched who've been carnivore for at least 7 to over a year said that insomnia does occur in the beginning. I am on my 12th day and I have been having trouble sleeping at night too. But last night I started to get sleepy at 10pm altho I had taken a nap after lunch, so I guess it is improving. First to 11th day, I was not able to go to sleep until 2-3am.
Hi yes!! I wasn’t even full carnivore yet , just low carb for the first time ever and I experience extreme insomnia for almost a week and a half! My blood sugars were so out of whack I didn’t know this at the time tho.. I bought a monitor and started testing. Once I realized the change that was happening it was easier to understand I was experiencing a new normal blood sugar and my body was not use to this, I also had major oxalate dumping. My pee was really turbid and now it is clear and light colored. It was an awful time ; I made it through to the other side an about a month in I am currently sleeping like a baby. 7.5-8 hours a night. Also; I did learn that my vitamin D level is very low , my ferritin and iodine. All can affect your sleep and heart rate as well as cortisol. Doing blood panel really helped me figure things out and take what I was missing. I was low for quiet sometime. Energy is so boom in’ now!! But boy was I struggling in the beginning. I’m praying for anyone really wanting to optimize their health but struggling rn. Eating 1:1 ratio of fat and protein minimal cheese. Every persons body is different and we all have different starting points. I’ve learned to become very intune with my body. Upping my fat has seemed to help with sleep as it has helped regulate blood sugar too.
The first week and half was ROUGHHHHH and still dealt with falling asleep and waking up for about a month until I got really intentional with timing my eating and lowering my blood sugar and getting my Vit d up
Here’s what was happening to me time wise :
I would be woken up every single night between 2:30 and three o’clock and I absolutely could not fall back asleep. My body would actually jerk me awake anytime I tried. Lots of tears during this time. By 7 am or 8 I was tired and ready for bed. I was able to take a couple hours of naps throughout the day which is was the only thing that I felt kept me at all functional.
It was kind of weird because when my sleep cycle first started normalizing again I would get a good stretch of maybe 4-5 days of good good sleep and then bam it would hit me like a ton of bricks again and I’d not sleep for three or four days and it would cycle between that for awhile.
Once managing my blood sugars, stress , getting my vitamin panel checked and filling in the gaps ; upping my fat , using a weighted blanket to force my body into realizing I’m safe it slowly got better and better!! (I might mention that when I was checking my blood sugar it was normal to the range but what was actually happening was my body was so use to high insulin as I have PCOS that once it started to go into normal range my body thought this was to low and it was a major adjustment period. I did some fasting to fix it, got reallly intentional with everything I did. I hope this can help someone because when I was going through it I was desperate.
What do you think about carnivore diet and adrenal fatigue? It’s very confusing, because people say low carb diets are bad for adrenals. This will make people go into fight or flight mode.
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High fat helps and b vitamin supplements
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Hi can carnivore cure hives and angioedema
3 days carnivore, git a gard time going to be bathroom any suggestions
Eat more fat.
If this way of eating is great, why all this sickness. I just started yesterday, and im already so sick to my stomach. The thought of eating meat makes me sick
Sugar Withdrawal Symptoms
i get extremely dizzy and lightheaded.
It's a sugar withdrawal symptom
only 54k views huh, gods army has to start somewhere
you missed low stomach acid
just starting. i can't even digest meat properly yet. starting HCL soon
Also check for H. Pylori
Constipation and gout..... on carnivore for nearly 2 months. :(
I would test for SIBO in case of constipation. Is the gout getting worse?
What about itchy skin
Could be a histamine response
65 days in and I haven’t found any of this to be true.
What has been different in your experience?
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Sound quality is not good.
Its difficult for women to get stuff right like that
@@billysm00th omg 🤣
Hi Dr. I have ibd and hashimotos and sibo that just keeps coming back. I am on third week on carnivore and just got my period. The pain is intense and still going through side effects. I can't do butter or ghee or cheese but i have been using coconut oil. Any idea why one would experience pms and period pain on carbivore?
For me, adding in intense exercise cured all my cramps completely.
I’ve heard another carnivore mention the uterus is a detox tool for woman where toxins collect so if you have painful periods it can be due to toxins were ingesting and then also during our period it would be the time to detox making it more painful. I’m only 2 months in so I can’t testify to this. The idea is it will get better with less toxins
This video is for me😂
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Aching legs anyone?
I have this too
Might want to tedo this because sound quality is so bad.
This is a great video to scare anyone off trying carnivore.Sorry but focusing on these issues doesn’t help, as many people don’t get these symptoms, and those that want to try are now scared of what’s going to happen to them - which it might not.
I hope it doesn't scare people off! The benefits are worth it☺️💕.
Sorry but you are missing the point. Most people who are considering Carnivore have a variety of health issues that they are attempting to fix. When well meaning carnivore veterans dreamily half remember their transition as simple and non eventful, it doesn’t paint the whole picture. Yes eventually things regulate or “get fixed”, but it can take time. Being honest about the journey and giving tips is actually helpful. This video is for people who have already decided to start or have just started, to give them encouragement, and to help them with actually information they can use to combat those early stage pitfalls. Thanks for this video, Dr Sarah. It was helpful to me.
@@MJ-dw9mo so happy to hear that :) thank you!
On the contrary: this video is for people who have started and are experiencing problems. It's important to have this info available.
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The redeemer is not JC, the letter j is only 500 years old and could not be the name. The name of The true Redeemer is Yahusha and the name does matter. Yahusha died for our transgressions on the stake. Yahusha is the Way The Truth and The Life. Acts 4:12 “there is only one name under heaven by whom we will be redeemed by” and that n-a-m-e is Yahusha!
@@user-xj1bz7zy5ethank you for this comment 🙏🏼 I know that this persons heart and intentions were in the right place and I also believe the true name matters and that the true name was intentionally tampered with because it is so vital. Much love . One love
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@@MsJess-xs7kt yes! You get it. The names were intentionally replaced and I feel led to tell others. The names were replaced because there is power in the true names. We all were lied to and I’m grateful that in these last days knowledge is increasing. I’m grateful that the Heavenly Father Yahuah and through His son Yahusha revealed Himself to me! I am grateful to Yahusha that you know the Truth too!
@@richardbrown8269 look into the true names of the creator Yahuah and His son Yahusha! You won’t regret it!
The true name of the redeemer is not JC, the letter j is only 500 years old and could not be the name. The name of The Redeemer is Yahusha and the name does matter. Yahusha is the Way The Truth and The Life. Acts 4:12 “there is only one name under heaven by whom we will be redeemed by” and that name is Yahusha!
Yes, "Jesus" is the Greek translation. In English, His name would actually be Joshua!
Video sounds poor. Broken overall sound.
Please re- do this video. You're letting yourself down.
Gave up after 1 minute.
Just another not working "Dr." UA-camr. Using the D and the R to sell more content
Just another loser keyboard warrior... remember to smell your farts this morning
@@dr.sarah.zaldivar This response is...kind of gross, especially considering the amount of docs doing exactly this on YT.
Has everyone noticed how beautiful these "carnivore pundits" always are? Look at Sarah's skin....she's utterly glowing. Irrespective of her age, etc. she has great "epithelial tissues". Sorry Doc...I know what I'm seeing here; you're an outlier.
So folks,....what have YOU got to lose, other than weight, pain, stiffness, malaise, etc., etc.
The reason "mainstream Doctors" don't totally collaborate into carnivore or keto-carnivore now....is not due to the anecdotal evidence....it's due to their' paychecks being tied to big Pharna....they are closely watched by video, by medical notes, and by Rx/Prescriptions written....as tied to their' incomes. Period.
Wake the....."blank up folks".
aw thank you so much!!