Silly post. Grade 4 is where we learned about natural immunity, the concept of 'virus gonna virus', and taking care of yourself with exercise, healthy living and nutrition. Growing up with a sensible family helps too. But nah, over two years into this media hype & propaganda, let's just now...call this video a 'good topic'........this is a standard way of living for most sensible healthy people, and it's enough to fight off whatever new 'scawee-flu' pops up in the media. This shouldn't be a 'new topic'. This should be common knowledge.
This is a great topic and there is even some connections between the gut and the eyes, particularly inflammatory conditions within the eye and even dry eye disease.
Yes. I have been a sugar addict and ate the SAD (standard American diet) filled with sugar and carbs. When went into Keto amd then balanced put with very low sugar and very low carb, my phone in thw morning is crystal clear. I have astigmatism so I'm near sighted but the blurred vision went completely away. A couple days of eating sugar and carbs and it comes back.
THIS is exactly what we all need to be focusing on, learning and taking our health into our own hands! The health of the microbiome applies to our environment as well, we need to stop w the war on microbes (biocides of all kinds), we need them, they are the foundation of health.
I'm a hippy and one of our principles was to live I. harmony with the rest of the world, including microbes. I'm not a germophobe as a result, and I don't get sick very much.
I hope that during the course of these videos this is addressed in at least one video because it wouldn’t be complete without it. A healthy soil micro-biome equates to healthier, more nutritious plants which feed our own microbiology when we eat them
This is great!!! Most people don't realize that your gut health is so important to your whole being. Glad you're bringing it to our attention. Thank you Dr. Campbell as always.
Almost all of our serotonin is made in our gut! A handful of studies showed an improvement in mental health after 6+ weeks of pre and probiotic use. I wrote a podcast on it (not on this account) "Gut Health and Depression, the Link Between Bacteria and Mental Illness"
@@CanadianWhatever that's hardly surprising since that's where all our food is digested. what's also unsurprising is that poor health anywhere, including in the gut, makes us depressed. the largest producers and consumers of probiotics in the world are found in japan, as is one of the world's largest populations of depressed and suicidal people.
Most drs are malinformed about most things. System is designed around pharmaceutical drugs which do harm over natural remedies that work. And they dont have a clue about diet and the importance of gut and liver health. You dont realize their ignorance until you become ill and they repeatedly fail you so youre forced to educate yourself. It is tragic, if not criminal.
Dr. John, this is absolutely a hugely important topic. I'm glad that you will tackle it with scientific and logical reasoning. Looking forward to your progress and understanding (in particular) the microbiome results. My family has been very cautious of the nutrient balance and food quality and reached outstanding results. I'm sure you will improve your health over time once you start the journey. Cheers.
I’m so excited you are covering this! I read that gut is sometimes called “the second brain” and is linked to mental health. I’m reading “The Better Brain” after watching Julia Rucklidge’s Ted talk.
She runs a short intro nutrition course via an online learning platform linked to Uni of Canterbury, NZ and that book she put out, totally worth the purchase! I’m ADHD plus other Dx’s and a GF (and some other adjustments) diet n biome therapy also with some good counselling, changed my world. And that was before I’d ever heard of her and Prof Kaplan’s work!
Dr. John, I'm so happy you're starting this life saving and life changing series of videos. Here are some dietary tips which can help you along your journey. Eliminate sugar (use Stevia, Monk fruit, Allulose, or Erithrytol - natural sugar substitutes) Keep your daily carb intake to below 50 grams, eat lots of veggies (especially the leafy green ones), fermented or pickled foods (sauerkraut, kemchi, kefir - great for adding the *_good bacteria_* in the gut), medium amounts of protein, good saturated fats & foods high in Omega-3 (avocado, eggs, olives, olive oil, sardines, salmon, cod-liver, herring, coconut oil - high in MCT) and nuts and berries. Avoid seed oils (safflower, canola, vegetable, sunflower) - they are high in Omega-6 and often lead to inflammation of the body and they also damage the good bacteria in gut microbiome. Exercise daily for about 30 minutes and include some weight resistance exercises in the regimen. Last but not least, get lots of sleep, at least 7-8 hours, daily. Oh, before I forget, include Intermittent fasting into your lifestyle. For optimum benefit, try fasting 20+ hours 6 -10 times per month. By following the above dietary program and taking your daily vitamin supplements(D3, Zinc, K2) you will not only lose weight but your blood pressure and other important health markers will normalise. Worked for me, I've been living and maintaining this dietary lifestyle for the past 3 years and it's the best I've ever felt in my life. 👍🏽
Or go carnivore and one meal a day for optimum health outcome, as Dr Ken Berry puts it B.B.B and E. Beef Bacon Butter and Eggs. Check out Ken on you tube, you will not be disappointed
Wholeheartedly agree. Couldn't tell it better. I did everything from your list since a while: - Vit D3 + K3 (5000IU + 200mcg) - real food LCHF diet, including the fermented stuff and a bit of red wine, no n-6 PUFA - increased exercise - body parameter monitoring (smart watch, cerascreen tests, CGM, 8-electrode BIA scale, blood tests... ) - Time-restricted feeding (or do you say eating if it is in humans?) The effects on my health: - Lost 15 kg, BMI of 24 with 16% BF, started with >25% BF, still falling - Have a aerobic capacity of an average guy 20 yrs younger, I'm in the highest decentile for my age and gender now - Get rid of allergic chronic bronchitis (never smoker) for 2 years now - Reduced upper airway infections from estimated 15...20 weeks/year of sickness (I went to work coughing, once gave even an international conference talk with an acute laryngitis) for the last 20 years to 1 week/year in the last 2 years, that includes my relatively mild covid case - Ameliorated saisonal hay fever - Get rid of gout attacks - Get rid of skin inflamation and neurodermitic excema - Get rid of NAFLD, the hepatic transaminases are fine now. - HDL-C doubled from a very low to a decent value - Triglycerides went down to a quarter from a highly dangerous high to about 100 mg - Went from Framingham offspring study very high risk to low risk for heart attack - Improved glycemic control, no blood sugar spikes at all - Feel better than 20 years ago - Now I wear jeans where the waist number is 2" smaller than the leg length number + superslim dress shirts Just as I write this I realize how poor my health must have been. If you would have asked me 5 years ago I would have said: "I'm fine". No, I obviously was not. I just wasn't more sick than the average man of my age. All improved with lifestyle... (I'm in my mid-50ies now)
Last March after a sever nose bleed made me go to A&E I discovered my blood pressure was ‘ a bit high’ , hardly surprising as I was at least 70lbs/32kg over weight. ( 57 year old post menopausal tired/exhausted unhappy & stuck ) It was the shock I needed to motivate me into actually taking care of myself. Fast forward 14 months a completely new way of eating & living has transformed every part of my life. I shifted the 70lbs in approximately 9-10 months. Consuming only 20grams of carbohydrates per day which came mostly from cruciferous veg. The rest came from real meat/fish & dairy - nothing processed at all. I started off with only 2 big meals a day & absolutely no snacking, my blood pressure was normal within 2 weeks. It’s been a journey to new health. One that I have no intention of stopping. Im so glad you are doing this investigation as I have been discovering so much the last year. It has seemed screamingly obvious that if we improve the nations health then the nhs wouldn’t need to brace so hard with the next thing that happens along 😉 Our own immunity is our responsibility. Other benefits I encountered in no particular order Mental health improved massively ✅ Alertness improved ✅ Physical ability and endurance improved off the chart ✅ Aches & pains gone ✅ Off hrt meds ✅ Sleep improved ✅ Zest for life returned✅
Well done John . The pandemic has shown we are more reactionary to disease instead of being proactive with our health. . When we go for a yearly medical visit it tells you very little about your health . It gives just one moment in time of ones health . How can you determine your blood pressure from one test once a year and prescribe medication . It makes no sense . We need to get more testing at home in your normal environment . We have come a long way with that and this study shows that . You will feel so much better with the proper diet for you . Glad you are on this path and glad you are promoting it
@@marydoyle7350 Yes. Everybody has a bad day. I am 65 and I had a Physical at the doctors office. My BP was 118/62, and I exercise moderately. It was lower than I expected, but I was on the 4th day of a smoothie fast, and that lowered my BP. On a bad day some doctor would probably prescribe medication. That's the case with a lot of diagnoses. Our hearing and vision varies as well. I wonder if some people get prescription glasses because for whatever reason their vision was blurry that day. Prescription glasses have side effects as well by straining the eyes from what I understand. The eye strain can lead to stronger prescriptions. I wonder how many kids got prescription eyeglasses when they didn't really need them back in the '60's and '70's when I was in school. Eyeglasses are usually for life. $$$ Also, eyesight can be corrected in many cases with eye exercises because it has to do with the eye muscle coordination I think. I bet correcting the gut microbiome can improve eyesight.
IMO you are spot on. This is more serious than Covid. If diabetics were fewer there would be less deaths. We diabetics are dying all the time, even without Covid - of stroke, heart disease, dementia, liver or kidney failure. The root of the cause lies mainly in sugar additives to food and esp. drinks, just to get our dopamine activated - the 'rush'.
@@Carolevw it's a shame the solution is simple but the big good corporations want to keep you sick and praying on the young to start these bad habits at an early age . You would think parents would step in but they come from the same place . Regulation is the only way . These companies get all the gain and none of the consequence and use free will to market this crap
I have complex autoimmune disease and keeping my gut biome healthy is CRITICAL to my ongoing health management. Very glad to see you discuss this because you have terrific credibility. 🇺🇸
What kind of doctor do you see for autoimmune things, I have over forty years of documented autoimmune type illness from a kidney disease at 11 years old to holes in my bladder lining that took 12 years to diagnose and was as painful as an acute appendicitis but no doctor will connect the dots or get me to the right medical professional. Thank you.
2) also LC has attacked many of my organs with the most recent MRI’s showing brain lesions and a swollen spinal cord. And again I’m getting sent to one specialist after another with none of them on the same page, I’m just “parts” not a whole human being.
I feel for you Sheryl. I would say find a Functional Medicine Practitioner they use diagnostic metabolic tests and also if they are trained in nutritional medicine perhaps you will be able to alleviate some of your symptom. I have been in a long journey with endocrine and autoimmune thyroid conditions. May your health improve
Since listening to Prof Tim Spector over the last year I have drastically cut processed food & sugar & increased plant variety in my diet, also fermented foods & intermittent fasting. A year ago I was 9st 10lbs & overweight. Now I’ve lost a stone so no longer overweight, just by changing what I eat & when. The microbiome is fascinating & clearly at the heart of physical & mental health. Will be following Dr John’s progress with interest.
I will be 61 this year, drug free and super healthy. For the past 10 years I have studied food. My last trip to the doctor (to prove as an un mRNA jabbed person that I wasn't the problem) my doctor asked me for advice on their own health issues. For the past 30+ years, food science has been creating foods that are seriously deplete in nutrients and full of bad things. When someone advises me about health I am always curious about their own knowledge on the natural version of the subject, and I find they know little. Health has a habit of showing itself. Love your direction. Avoid all sweet things, vegetable oil, processed foods, bread, and fruit juice. This is a good place to start.
@@thesouluniversal These are two tricky items. They are both high in sugar and will affect insulin which you want to avoid. 2 dates contain 27 grams of sugar and 1 tablespoon of honey contains 17 grams. They are both low in fiber so again not good. These two ingredients are used to create sweetness and this means you maintain your desire for sugar. They are both exceptional good from the point of view of other nutrition. So if it was going to be a daily habit to consume these items, you are still going to be focusing on a 'sweet' diet and this is what you want to avoid. So in summary: Learn to like drinks without sweetness and if you are going to use these items as sweeteners, keep it to the minimum. After 1-3 months you no longer crave sweet things and this is the goal for good health and long life.
@@andred3299 Great news :) I love the USA and have been there many times. It is such a country of excess and you are at the top of the food chain when it comes to processed foods. That yellow paste cheese you get on burgers and hotdogs, it's an institution! But yes, the secret is simple foods as raw as possible, filtered water, sunlight and AVOID VEGETABLE OIL (what is the vegetable it is made of?). I have made it my goal to drink water as opposed to beer. I have learnt to pretend to be drunk and you know what? I am simply a happier person. All foods can be additive and the best addiction is a healthy one.
@Boxing Truth I love helping people to live their best life. It is quite difficult to do. It seems like only a few of us manage to realise our future is in our own hands. It took me many years to wake up. I am x-army and recently I went to the garrison for a few meals. I look at the food the boffin's server us and I have to say it is rubbish. Crazy that even the big boys don't know what they are doing.
@@soeasyaccounting Tysm, appreciate your reply, it makes sense. Not sure ill ever like herbal tea without honey but will try! Im on a liver detox and cleanse this week, gave up sugar inc honey etc (among other things) for the week so, intend to move forward with a better diet. Already gave up soy, gluten, dairy and chocolate some time ago. Trying to cure Hashimotos Hypothyroid, its a long journey. Drs are useless. Thanks again sir.
This series is exactly the kind of thing I was hoping for on this channel!😀 Nutrition from a scientific perspective is a very interesting topic because many drs ignore this simple and inexpensive treatment!
@@well-8814 Some people who are healthy rely on pharmaceutical products to stay alive. Without them they would be dead. I am tired of ill-informed knee-jerk respondants bagging chemicals. You do realise that Vitamin D suppliment is also chemical produced by a pharmaceutical company? Do you know what analgesics are. How about general anesthetics?
@@Longtack55 The treatment of nutrition. I know nutrition is a science. I phrased my statement the way I did because in the USA it is commonly ignored as it is in England apparently. Being oversensitive isn't good for your health either. You may want to look into some calming grounds techniques.
Welcome John, to the discovery of good health. I’ve been on this journey for about five years now. I believe I now know more than my doctor does. No medications for me!! I am constantly learning. That has been one of my main hobbies since I retired. It’s also what kept me healthy thru Covid. Good luck and I’ll be watching.
They give WRONG nutritional advice to t2 diabetics and prediabetics - I found that out when I was diagnosed I made this video sharing how I put my type 2 into reverse and lost 50lbs in weight too. A definite side effect of lowering my carb intake. All carbs turn to sugar and diabetics are basically sugar intollerent. The less sugar the better. 45 minutes and 79 slides showing my journey which I hope will help others. Pitched towards those newly diagnosed to give hope at what is a very worrying time. It includes lots of useful information. ua-cam.com/video/OF2pC4jD4_8/v-deo.html
You could be one of the best international teachers the online world has to offer. When the virus came out, had online education been up to date, children would likely have done very well with you leading their classes.
I couldn’t believe that this area of study had been addressed! I am currently suffering a pretty debilitating bout of depression, and have been investigating the correlation between diet, especially micronutrients, and mental health. I am really excited about this, and would love to be involved! I’m convinced that this could provide so many answers! Thank you once again Dr. John.
I hope you feel well soon, love. Depression somehow made me want unhealthy food, but I managed to get back to a better diet by reading a book called 'Gut' by Dr Giulia Enders. So well written I could read it through the depression fog. The book, and then reading the Van Tulleken Doctors investigation into highly processed food on health. A month on 5-2 or 6-1 eating made so much improvement. I kept to a healthy balance of meat and dairy, with lots of fresh vegetables and fruit. Only wholemeal bread and not much. No pasta or rice. Take care love.
From my own personal experience with weight and health issues, I've found the best way to go is the low-carb ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting works extremely well. The biggest hurdle is the transition from carbs to ketone bodies. The first 3 days can feel like a really bad hangover. The second hurdle is trying to reprogram ones habit of being carb addicted. I find my cravings for bread, pasta, rice, potato etc. can be challenging, but if you stick it out for a few weeks, and don't cave in by eating high-carb foods, the cravings subside. I was able to lose 40kgs (115kg down to 75kgs), and normalize my blood pressure and blood sugar. As far as exercise, I just go for a brisk walk for 60 - 100 mins everyday. No gym required.
This is encouraging to see. I have become a weekly viewer of Dr. Campbell, picking through his different daily talks, they have been a great asset. What is positive, is to hear a different perspective on diet, microbiome, and health. I started to study my own, without all the bells and whistles but with, competent knowledge of microbiology. I was diagnosed with and Through diet, exercise, and an increase in positive gut flora; I have been able to reverse damage done to my liver, from alcohol. The wild part was that, my diseases, had become bad enough that I was put into a Convalescent Hospital, without hope of regaining full function; I wasn't walking at that time. I lost a 6 month period of memory. When I came to my right mind. I had created an alternate reality. One I could accept. Mentally accept, apposed to knowingly being moved from hospital to hospital. When sharing my life with my family, I was asked, "How long do you think you have been in this hospital?" I said, "I don't know, about a year and a half." Again, my Father told me, it had been a recent event; I had been in Convalescents just 5 months. At that point, I started to exercise, control what part of my diet I could, teach myself to walk and write again. The writing part was wild. Starting off, I was writing some words backwards and random letters upside down. Scary part is, I was never offered therapy, even when I asked for it. The Convalescent Home, I was in was for HOSPICE patients. They expected me to die. Correcting my digestive biomass became a focus, for me, to heal my Liver. No need for expensive pills, in my case. That being said, I did follow my doctors recommendations for medication to control seizures, that where symptomatic of how advanced my disease had become. As well as, doctor prescribed medication to improve levels of magnesium and potassium in my blood. This was and is a very important part of my improvement seeing how important they are to nerve function. I did not try to dismiss all medical suggestions all though I had to question some of what was actually doing more harm than good. I did not have the luxury of having a doctor that was interested in healing, only hired to keep a warm body alive. Positive digestive biomass is important for all yet my belief is that it is essential to curing issues related to the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and intestines. The functions, of which, further effect the functioning of the Brain and Nervous System, that in turn control the Heart and Lunges. There is more, all though, to wrap it up, THIS is the REAL thing. All you need is the knowledge, know how, and the will to focus on your gut biomass, exercise and drink water.
I used to get debilitating low blood sugar about 4 hours after eating carbs. Then I discovered keto which I've been doing for a couple of years or so, and it is so freeing. I never get those horrible dips anymore, don't have to remember to eat something to stave them off, and never feel hungry. Oh, I lost 95lbs into the bargain and no longer suffer with heartburn. I've also given up alcohol, gluten, and I'm vegetarian. My blood glucose, BP and cholesterol are all in normal range. Still more weight to lose as it's slowed down over time, but will get there one day. It's not a quick fix, it's a lifestyle change.
Brilliant I made this video sharing how I put my type 2 into reverse and lost 50lbs in weight too. A definite side effect of lowering my carb intake. All carbs turn to sugar and diabetics are basically sugar intollerent. The less sugar the better. 45 minutes and 79 slides showing my journey which I hope will help others. Pitched towards those newly diagnosed to give hope at what is a very worrying time. It includes lots of useful information. ua-cam.com/video/OF2pC4jD4_8/v-deo.html
"It's not a quick fix, it's a lifestyle change" You made the key point in all of this - this is a lifestyle change! Well done on what you've accomplished so far!!!
That is just reactive hypoglycemia. totally manageable and not dibilitating. I used to get it too. You want to eat complex carbs, not simple carbs. You can cut them down, and don't eat so much. You also want to eat again sooner than 4 hours. If you know you are not going to be able to eat for more than 4 hours, eat a protein rich meal. I haven't had reactive hypo in years. I also don't eat breakfast. Haven't in 20 years. I have coffee or tea (i'm on 100% decaf now!), WITH almond milk, cream and a tbsp or so of flavored creamer. If I have too much sugar or carbs I have to eat within 3 hours or I crash. But I limit it and have no issues.
@@Kristinapedia Yours might not have been debilitating. I was a mess, sweating profusely, shaking, with a feeling of my head being stuffed with cottonwool. It totally knocked me for six and I had no energy for hours afterwards. My then husband was type 1 diabetic and I used his glucose monitor, and my blood glucose was in the 2s. No, I wouldn't go in a coma like a diabetic would, but it really was very unpleasant and something I don't miss at all. I stopped eating breakfast, as I found toast or cereal would trigger a hypo if I didn't eat something like a banana mid morning. But when following a restricted calorie controlled diet, every calorie counts, and I hated having to use them on snacks between meals. Keto suits me perfectly. I don't get hypos, I'm not fixated on food and calories and never feel hungry. I can go about my day never having to carry snacks or glucose in my pocket, and can eat whenever it suits me.
Fantastic. I'm taking part too and have started week two of the study today. It's been fascinating trying out different food combinations (carbohydrates vs fats) and seeing the resulting glucose readings, and experimenting with different foods trying to flatten the glucose curve. Very much looking forward to finding out what foods are good/bad for my microbiome and learning how to make improvements. Enjoy your journey, Dr. John.
I am so glad that you have decided to research this topic......my wife and I have recently discovered that our diet needed major attention!!! Thank you Doctor John
Hopefully this study will also reveal what foods make one tired, irritable, or otherwise have a negative influence on mood afterwards - not necessarily just those that result in more drastic changes to one's health over time that are harder to treat. As the old saying goes, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
I am so thrilled that you have signed up for this,, it is just fascinating to see our research coming into the 21st century and be citizen science instead of profit seeking.
I was 17 months on prednisone for an autoimmune disease, PMR, but couldn't taper below 15mg. I began Keto and in 10 days I was pain free and tapering, off Prednisone in 3 months and feel better at 68 than I did in my 40's. Not only is my PMR gone, but so is 5 decades of knee pain, gone are weekly nose bloods of over 60 years, gone are painful bleeding gums, gone are hard ragged heels that tore up bed sheets. Blood pressure dropped from 140/90 in my 40's to 115/65 in my late 60's. I have more stamina at 68 than I did in my 30's. My wife lost 80 lbs in 8 months. but she began Keto to improve her health. She's off all 5 meds including her lifelong inhaler. He lung function has improved by 30% since she began Keto. I now coach others to use Keto for health.
You continue to do us great service with your videos. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. This information is desperately needed. You are saving lives with this.
In 2008 I was diagnosed with type two diabetes with an A1C of 6.8. Under 5.7 is considered non-diabetic. My doctor- not known for being warm and fuzzy- I’ll never forget- said “This is NOT your fault. It is 150% genetic. But what happens now is up to you.” He put me on a strict low carb diet of two meals a day- no sugar, grains, or starches,plenty of meat, fat and low starch veggies and a few berries and all my numbers improved to the point I was considered non-diabetic. I consider myself insulin resistant and continue eating only about 30-40 grams of carbs a day. Some people are vegetarians and eat almost all carbs. Everyone must find what is right for their body but I’m a firm proponent of low carb. And I mean low.
My doctor told me that 5,5 is the point àt which prediabetic is determined. My father was diabetic and died from insulin complications at the age of 72. I am one of 5 boys and the only one that hasn't been diagnosed diabetic. Genetics are as important in the long term health of all of us. Getting off sugar addiction is not easy but it's essential if good health and longevity are what is being strived for. Gut health is going to be a big part of future medicine.
Your Dr is a keeper I made this video sharing how I put my type 2 into reverse and lost 50lbs in weight too. A definite side effect of lowering my carb intake. All carbs turn to sugar and diabetics are basically sugar intollerent. The less sugar the better. 45 minutes and 79 slides showing my journey which I hope will help others. Pitched towards those newly diagnosed to give hope at what is a very worrying time. It includes lots of useful information. ua-cam.com/video/OF2pC4jD4_8/v-deo.html
@@paulpyatt9942 if you can stick to a keto diet for 3 weeks without cheating, sugar and starch cravings largely disappear. I was the only one in my family that did not develop diabetes but I was insulin resistant. Thanks to keto, I am no longer insulin resistant and I feel so much better overall. I also lost quite a bit of weight on the diet.
@@dhayes1541 Are you really no longer insulin resistant? E.g. if you ate a plate of spaghetti and a slice of cake, and someone non insulin resistant ate the same meal, would you both have the same blood glucose reading 1 and 2 hours afterward? I know for me my blood glucose would go up but my husbands wouldn’t.
@@paulpyatt9942 All charts I’ve seen show 5.7 as pre-diabetic, but I would definitely worry if someone young had a 5.5. And my doctor also had a chart that showed at 5.7 that’s where organ damage can start. It showed progressive potential damage as the A1C went up. Wish I had taken a photo of the chart because my doctor died in a tragic accident so haven’t seen the chart since.
My triglycerides and ldl went down after 2 months of low carb high good fat diet. Im going on month 3, trigs were 76 now 32 ldl was 146 now 102 hdl was 46 now 61. My kidney function seemed better as well.
Healthiest people on the planet eat high carb just dont eat processed carbs. Healthiest arteries on the entire planet come from a tribe in Bolivia that eat a high carb diet, its just that its unprocessed carbs.
This will sound far fetched but after 60 years of bad diet IBS bipolar arthritis I went on a gluten free diet to see if it would help my gut 3 months later gut extremely happy mental health unbelievably better and arthritis went from one step of stairs at a time with plenty of sound effects to running up and down them. I am amazed. Sure I miss pastries bread and wheat pasta but I feel unbelievably good added probiotic and cut down on sugar I wake up anxiety free with calm energy. I still can’t believe it now 9 months later and it just keeps getting better. Who knew, certainly not me
Gut-Brain connection is very powerful and is integral to overall health. Love to see you do a video on the link between intermittent fasting and cellular regeneration.
Hi Dr. Campbell, I joined up with ZOE a year ago in April. I’m in the US and have been following the work of Dr. Tim Spector for quite some time. I have to say I loved the ZOE program so much. I ended up losing 8 pounds so roughly 3.5 kg with basically no effort… Just eating according to my own individual biology. I’ve always been a really healthy eater but ZOE really pointed me in the direction of particular foods that I needed that would readjust my microbiome a bit. Fascinating! I think you’ll really enjoy this program.
What a fascinating study, and it will be interesting to follow your journey. Gut health, diet and mood are so closely related and interdependent. I'm a week into my own experiment with Intermittent Fasting, to reduce belly fat and reduce inflammation problems. I'm following an 18-6 program eating two meals a day between noon and 6PM and then fasting for 18 hours with no snacks or alcohol. After just 7 days I am already shedding belly fat, my mood has improved and my energy levels have increased. I had expected the 18 hour fasting period (between 6pm and noon of the next day) to be tough, having never fasted before. But I'm surprised that it has been relatively easy.
I am very interested in this study! I am post covid diabetic, and would love to learn more about keep my A1c in check with diet! I have dropped it from 6.8 to 5.3 on diet alone!! Also I lost 100 lbs!
@@robinmyman if I grant this, you would still be appealing to the exception(s). You would be confirming my position that it's probably not a great idea to form an opinion based on the analysis of one person. I would go further and say these individuals you speak of probably formed their opinions based on the opinions and views of numerous other individuals.
Tiny Jungle I can’t believe that ‘ the new science ‘ is attached to this . (1) oily fish 3 x per week . Sourced grass fed meats (2) unpasteurized dairy if possible, natural Greek yoghurt . (3) one meal per day . (4) exercise . (5) the elimination of processed foods - bread/ rice /pasta / potatoes and cakes . (6) look up a real doctor - doctor Jason Fung and you can do the same and not spend a penny . (7) what do you think Spector and co are going to do with the information? Yes ! He will sell the data to food/ supplements manufacturers. - looks like Campbell wants a slice of the action since covid is finished .
I am 70 and started making sauerkraut and pickled cucumbers a year back.I dropped 5 lbs right away. Also taking apple cider vinegar daily.I am 5 ft 10 and down to 145 lbs. I have a 16 0z American pint of beer every day before a downsized supper.No more heartburn.I am not diabetic but I try to eat like a diabetic should.Also keep myself active. CHEERS from Westcoast Canada!!!
Participation in the Zoe program has been beneficial. Started almost a year ago-in US. My ibs has greatly approved. It’s such a personalized experience.
When I was studying Nutritional Therapy in college nearly 10 years ago, we were considered a bit crazy focussing on gut microbiome health and blood sugar balance. Happy to see it is eventually becoming mainstream, but this isn't new info and has been used in Nutritional therapy clinics for years. But we were told we were 'nuts' by dieticians and alike.😆😁😄 Next thing they'll be talking about is methylation and biotransformation, even nutrient deficiencies and their effect on mental health! Imagine!? There's so much to good health that mainstream medicine doesn't know about, but it's great to see it coming around..eventually 😀 .
20 yrs ago when I was working as RN but also had dairy goats and found there was oodles of research telling me about goat gut health but nothing about people I was roundly disparaged. Wonder if there is a time limit to say "Naanaana" at those who made fun of trying to heal child's severe eczema with probiotics.
@@cherylcarlson3315 interesting that we kill all the goodness by treating milk and then buy probiotics to replace the pasteurized process. Old Louis Pasteur did the science around pasteurization wonder if his teats have ever been redone.
@@elizagoodytwoshoes9140 "goodness of milk", This is a tactic of neutralization, you are devaluing your victim to what you gain from them, effective ignoring the harm.. Not to mention the links to cancer, hormone disregulation, high saturated fat content etc that comes from milk that is well know to be problematic.. It just boggles the mind that you refuse to listen even tho it's so apparent how little you understand.. You need to admit to yourself that you don't know what you are talking about and to start over... Don't want to do that? Then enjoy your ignorance and delusions.. and get ready to be called out time and time again.
Congratulations on your start towards better health. Blood sugar is what it is all about as described by the great British physiologist and nutritionist John Yudkin. His soft spoken style was overwhelmed in debates against the loud and bombastic Ancel Keys. As a result, we are suffering generations of obesity, diabetes, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, high BP, and heart disease. Good books I recommend to help you in your journey are: The Diabetes code & The Obesity code by Dr. Jason Fung, The big fat surprise by Nina Teicholz, and Lies my doctor told me by Dr. Ken D. Berry. I wish you well!
I just read Yudkin’s book. Awesome read! Lustig is great too…”Metabollical”. Also Ben Bikman’s, “Why we get sick.” Bickman points out that you can have normal blood sugar for years while being insulin resistant causing all sorts of maladies, even with normal blood sugar.
I've had gut issues for about the last 5 years. I ended up doing the low FODMAPS diet and reset my gut which was a huge help. Probiotics and Probiotics have helped with my gut health which goes hand in hand with my mental health also. I started making my own kefir milk too.
You're well ahead of me then, I've only just got the inoculant for Kefir after John mentioned it. Before that by about a week I went down the natto rabbit hole on my own and have concluded that western information is a tad bit tainted. For three decades I've heard about the low prostrate cancer rates of asians and how that was attributed to the high soybean intake in their foods. No surprise then to watch the tofu craze come and go at about that same time frame and then one little blurb on how the japanese use a smaller soybean than the massive USA version to whit the "good" in the smaller, more flavorful japanese soybean has had all the good bred right out of it by the time it gets over here in the states and all the tofu you can eat isn't doing the same good it does over there. Then my own bout of prostrate cancer which I have survived and am now in the every 3 month PSA blood draw phase waiting for levels to return to normal again. Finally I learn just recently about natto which is a fermented soybean that just happens to be the national breakfast of japan and it's made from kotsubu soybeans which are available from laura soybeans which is a family farming business tending to specialized soybean offerings direct to the general public here in the USA. Got the beans and the inoculant both, but have yet to fire up a batch. Rich in K2 because it's fermented into what is called natto - THIS could be the reason prostrate cancer is so low over there, they have it for breakfast daily too. It's a culture thing and that doesn't translate very well because our culture just doesn't do stringy beans on rice for breakfast. That is in fact almost inconceivable, no wonder I've never heard about it before. Talk about a probiotic though, high temperature fungus gone amok amongst the beans, it's bound to do good things to the gut biome. Can't wait to try some waffles made from Kefir "buttermilk" too.
@@sallyb.wiliams5869 it was so helpful for me. Monash university have a really helpful app as at first I felt completely overwhelmed, and remember it's not an forever diet.
Kefir is the bomb! I fortify mine with additional probiotics, lactase, collagen and prebiotic fibre. Tastes great; like a party in your mouth and a TRILLION microorganisms are invited...
i started the "kefir" in 2017,, mailed to me from a bloke in queensland (australia), takes awhile to develop a liking for the taste , i suppose because it's a fermentation process. i am now into chillies as well.. they are addictive, i now salivate just thinking about them but i don't dream about them,, not yet!
Dr.John C this is fantastic!!! I am type 2 diabetic and this impacts on me directly!! To be able to maintain the microbiome in the gut is not easy and I look forward to this study. Thank you Dr. Campbell.
Oh it's doable. Eat more beans and up the vegetables, whole grains fruit and other plant foods. Also: eat less factory food (highly processed. Anything that would not have been recognised as food a century ago).
This topic is immensely exciting to me because I study Nutrition and Food Sciences in Sth Australia; so receiving your information is priceless. Gut microbiome is so important for our balance in our body physically and mentally. Also the order we ingest food is important for low blood glucose levels. Always start your day with a savoury breakfast to set your metabolic rate steady. Thank you doctor!
This is great. I recently had 2 separate stomach/abdominal pain issues in the past couple months. 1 low down on my left side that went away after reducing my lactose intake and another in my central mid stomach area that went away when I reduced my Gluten intake. I really don't think the average western diet is healthy.
Why do people need to say they are eating whole food plant-based? I think it's become some sort of badge of honor or accolade of some sort. I like bacon, but I don't include it in a sentence to give it more impetus! I don't give a shit what anyone eats, but this sanctimonious virtue that is supposed to be derived from eating plants as opposed to meat really gets tiresome.
@@andrewlilley3660 it is a badge of honour, as it shows you care about your health, the environment, and animals. Or to put it another way, why would you brag about murdering animals, destroying the environment, or giving yourself cancer?
@@nickseccombe1357 Just exemplifies my point then, Nick, your reply contains a good dose of sanctimonious self-righteousness, you lot are so predictable! and just as tasteless as the garbage you try to convince yourselves is food, bully for you mate, hahaha.
@@andrewlilley3660 your whole food plant based friends have an 80pc reduced all cause mortality risk. Cancer, heart attacks, strokes, dementia, etc, etc, etc
Lustig is another fake diet guru who practices pseudo science . Don't feel bad , most of them are. Nutrition is the wild west. Too many people just make shit up .
I made this video sharing how I put my type 2 into reverse and lost 50lbs in weight too. A definite side effect of lowering my carb intake. All carbs turn to sugar and diabetics are basically sugar intollerent. The less sugar the better. 45 minutes and 79 slides showing my journey which I hope will help others. Pitched towards those newly diagnosed to give hope at what is a very worrying time. It includes lots of useful information. ua-cam.com/video/OF2pC4jD4_8/v-deo.html
This is a great topic, much needed. And I love how the focus is on nutrition and not pharmaceuticals. This trial can confirm what's been long understood: that giving our bodies what they need, and avoiding what can hurt them, is the key to achieving and maintaining health.
Not really, you're leaving out a massive factor, which is stress! That has never been greater than now and is the main contributor to ill health above all else.
I have lost 50 pounds in four months on a keto diet. No calorie counting, eat until your full. Not easy but when you see the pounds drop its motivating. Blood pressure went down, blood work improved. The down side is that I had to buy new clothes.
@Hannah You are a clown... carbs are not your friend, they're that mediocre acquaintance you hang out with then your real friends are busy. Carbs are not an essential part of your diet and provide no nutrients not better obtained elsewhere.
@@billmitchell1955 lost 2 stone doing keto , over a year , but i tend to take the odd day off these days which probably means im not in keto anymore but im not gaining weight
I'm so happy to see this topic being addressed. I think it VERY appropriate since diabetes and nutrition were excellent predictors of covid experiences.
I’m doing this! It’s been about 3 1/2 months and it’s completely astonishing. I am getting a kind of instant bio-feedback which is opening my eyes to things about myself and what I eat that I never knew about before this great program. Plus, I’m just naturally losing weight, maybe bloat, but all my clothing is looser, and my body feels better, and my mood is elevated, as well. Dr. Campbell, thanks for doing this! It’s not free, but it’s worth it, imo.
A whole food plant-based plan is excellent at preventing and reversing chronic lifestyle diseases such as diabetes 2, heart diseases, obesity, and hypertension, etc. (Drs Ornish, Esselstyn, Weber, McDougall, Greger et al.)
So happy you are discussing this ! I've totally changed my life after studying gut and brain health. Intermittent fasting and exercise. Im 50 and have no health issues and no grey hair lmao also maintaining 140 lbs for past year .
@@ed7519 lol both my parents and brother were grey by 50... im not sure why I have no grey ( im also a hairdressor or 30 years) . When I took a soil based probiotic my gums around front teeth started growing bavk , hair and nails grew faster . So im thinking the hair follicles are reversing like the gums. Grey hair can be caused by any kind of stress also. Not just genetics. Everyone's body has different reactions to stress. Had a coworker go completely white hair after loss of her son. So genetics isn't always cause of grey.
I know most channels are still trying to keep growth after the whole covid on other topics, im definitely with you from here on out John, thanks. This is awesome. Would love to join the study but im in US
It is available in the US, in most of the states. There are some disqualifiers, based on location (not New York State, for example -- legal issues); age; and certain medical conditions (e.g., those with celiac disease). And you need a smart phone; Android is now acceptable, as well as iPhones.
Excellent, so good that awareness of gut health is gaining traction, won't be long until this is common knowledge, this series of videos will help to spread the word. And maybe my partner will finally listen to me 🙄
I had lost 17lbs in 2020, I had a healthy gut. The vaccine made me very sick, my intestines are inflamed all the way through to the end. one year now and I am still trying to get my guts under control. Not to mention the Hell my whole body has been through, sfn among many other crazy painful experiences. Thank you for sharing the information with us. You have been a huge help to me. A lifeline of good information. No BS. Thanks again ❤️
As someone who has suffered from IBS for 24 years and poor mental health for most of my life( and continues to suffer!). I am really interested in this subject.
My wife had such bad colitis that they were talking surgery. She went to a Naturopath and among some diet change and he recommended milk thistle. Her colitis flare ups are a distant memory. I also find milk thistle helps me with my lactose intolerance
@Becky S I can empathize. I've suffered from severe IBS my whole life (over 40 years), and the only thing that's given me relief is following a low-carb, grain-free, paleo-like diet. I wish I'd known years ago. I used to think getting 'plenty of fiber' would cure my issues--turns out fiber was causing many of my issues. I also have autoimmune diseases whose symptoms have been alleviated by following this diet. Gut health is so crucial to overall health. I'm glad more people are becoming aware of this.
I am following a strict diet to help with ongoing autoimmune issues. I have been eating Carnivore for the past 2 months. My mental clarity is improving. My energy levels are the best they have been in year and my pain is reduced. I was really suffering at the start of the year with awful anxiety and this way of eating has massively improved my mental well being also.
He is trialling a package/product for a friend's company without explaining the costs to his viewers when he could be more transparent how is that unbiased ?
Please keep us updated. I know In England they started fecal transplant to help with autism. In the US they are now advocating as treatment for things such as colitis. All is based on the same concept of improving the gut bacteria of the sick individual. Please continue to give us updates, very interested.
Throw the dog a bone, John! You've got quite an international audience. I'm in Canada and have been on the wait list to join as soon as the Zoe Health Study is running in BC. Please add in to this new topic ideas for us not-able-to-join yet cohort; what can we ask of our GPs, what can we do ourselves, is it worthwhile getting a glucometer with test strips, etc. Also, I understand that voluntary participants pay for their own test kits and lab tests. That may be the best investment we could every make but I would like some sort of idea of the fee attached to joining. Able to join the study or not, I'm going to be following your Zoe Health Study journey with interest and curiosity, so don't skimp on the detail!
This is God sent. I was just trying to learn more about all these. I have been following Dr Campbell through the Covid pandemic. His presentation of data an analysis was invaluable to keep in me in reality. Thank you again Dr. Campbell. Maria Carbonell from Washington DC USA
Such a relevant topic. I will recommend Michael Mosleys book: The clever guts diet. Also his The 8-week blood sugar diet if you want to loose some weight, even if you do not have diabetes.
I started getting my microbiome in check when the pandemic hit, it's not perfect but I'm getting there. Cutting out refined sugar as a sugar-addict have been crucial.
How fortunate you are Dr John! I do hope you get to work with Dr Will Bulsiewicz (Fiber Fueled) and look forward to all the research you'll be doing! Thank you for all you share with us, all your great knowledge and the time spent filming and explaining everything in such great detail. You are a true gift to humanity.
Fully on board re:gut biome health. Been using plain yogurt, w/as many bacteria varieties available, as a booster for over a decade. Extremely helpful for balancing both digestion and brain health. XLNT as main base for smoothies, veggie dip, fruit bowls, even added to bone broth soup before serving!
I've been making attempts to improve my own health and microbiome since around last November. I was significantly overweight but since then I've lost most of the excess fat, around 45 lbs I think. I feel better and more awake, energetic, resilient over all, etc. I made some big changes which were I stopped snacking (because it triggers insulin spikes) and started eating 2 large meals per day, and I incorporated more green veggies and fats and less carbs and sugars into my diet. I also minimized gluten because my gut was always bloating when I had wheat, but recently I've noticed my sensitivity to wheat has greatly diminished from what it used to be, which is probably due to changes in my gut. Within a month of starting all this, I found myself disliking sugar and most sweet desserts or drinks and genuinely loving and craving healthier foods more. I might have a muffin once in a while or something similar but that's about as sweet as I can enjoy without my body rejecting it. Nearly all desserts you can buy are way too sweet for me to enjoy now but there are a lot more foods I love now than what I've lost. When I go to bed, I maintain a dry fast until I eat my first meal around 2pm. You would think this would kill my ability to function in the morning (which was true at first), but I find myself quite capable and energetic even in the mornings now. I'll be following this series closely to see how your experiments go and to learn from it and compare with my own experiences. I'd be interested in participating to this study myself but definitely don't have the free time these days. Good luck!
Absolutely awesome to read this! Stay on the track you are on amigo, losing the taste tolerance for processed sweetness is a truly excellent sign your body is going back to it’s own centre.
I'm almost done week 2 of the Zoe study right now (still have the glucose monitor in my arm while typing this). It could certainly be improved by being more specific about "big" and "small" blood sugar spikes, but it is so insanely useful and educational. It's crazy to see how different food, combinations of food, exercise, and meal timing affect blood sugar spikes. It's crazy how a filling meal that causes a blood sugar spike leaves me hungry soon after, but a tiny meal that causes no spike leaves me feeling not hungry for much longer.
So glad you've enjoyed testing so far, we'll definitely pass on the feedback about more information about spikes while you have your glucose monitor and hopefully when your results arrive you'll be able to learn even more about your blood sugar response (and blood fat and microbiome!)
I completely changed my diet when the pandemic hit. I went keto & it changed my life for the better. I'm no longer Keto, but low carb & let me tell you, as someone who's 46 & diabetes running in my family, my family doctor was shocked at my latest blood tests. He says it's like someone less than half my age & that I'm in the best shape he's seen me....in 20yrs! Sugar & empty carbs are a literal poison to our bodies & it's insane how much of it most humans in western societies, eat.
I made this video sharing how I put my type 2 into reverse and lost 50lbs in weight too. A definite side effect of lowering my carb intake. All carbs turn to sugar and diabetics are basically sugar intollerent. The less sugar the better. 45 minutes and 79 slides showing my journey which I hope will help others. Pitched towards those newly diagnosed to give hope at what is a very worrying time. It includes lots of useful information. ua-cam.com/video/OF2pC4jD4_8/v-deo.html
Western societies are going ever more toward plant based poison foods and away from animal based protein and fats. It helps prevent climate change though..... so meat eaters get the Greta bots yelling at them all the time. Thanks davos, you guys are great.
I did something similar starting around last November and it was very effective. I never really went pure keto but the biggest difference was intermittent fasting, and in my case, dry fasting. I've lost most of the fat I had and haven't lost a lb of muscle. My gut health is so much better now and I can just feel it in my improved ability to digest and my energy levels.
@Boxing Truth Sugar isn't really poison and cancer; however, our body shouldn't be relying on carbs as a primary energy source. Carbs are naturally present and fine to consume in many different places, but the body is designed to run on fats first. Sugar in ridiculous doses such as sodas and many desserts are what's actually poison. As for many other carbs like grains, the main issue is how they're grown in literal poison and the particular strain that we use. There are a lot more factors to cancer than the consumption of sugars but I'm sure most people would be shocked at how they feel after cutting out 85% or more of their sugars.
Its very sad ain't it? Dr's are completely "baffled" by your ability to somehow bounce back.... Like its some BIG mystery, and has been for the last 80 years.... Truth is healthy people don't need "help" $$$$.....
I can not put it into words how bloody pleased I am to see you dig into this excellent project that really showcases Lifestyle Medicine, for the recognition of individuality and tailored healthcare, from the biome up. Absolutely sensational to see nutrition and dietetics in action and made visible to so many people, and putting control of our health back in our hands. Will be keenly watching the progress - looked into this project in my nutrition studies & it is fascinating! I work in mental health and figured a lot of these things out 20 yrs ago but got labelled fussy, OTT, unscientific, a conspiracy theorist and was ridiculed for my lifestyle choices that gave me stunning mental, physical and emotional health. Now I get to talk about it through the Recovery Framework, with studies to show it wasn’t just me.
Waiting for my Zoe pack ... can't wait to get started ... Already taking the fermented foods and eating WFPB diet ... along with IF ... " Take back control" means soooooo much more now ... Well done John :-)
While studying the results of contemporary permaculture research, I kept thinking the microbiome in my own 'root system' could do with some study. Thanks for sharing this, I look forward to your findings... or leavings, as the case may be :)
I enrolled in the Zoe study here in the US and have been thoroughly impressed with the app and my individualized results. The app is easy to use and find the foods that are best suited for my insulin sensitivity, gut biome, and blood fat response. With added lessons, guidance, and personal goal setting, it is well worth it to try. Health is wealth!
Great video series! Looking forward to it. We began diving deeper in this area when wet began homeschooling 13 years ago. Then we found a Chiropractor who has been an amazing teacher. He showed is ways to eat better, provided new recipes and support. He taught us that with food we can reverse and even cure some issues in our bodies.
I emigrated to Canada in 1968 from Chingford UK. This is a great study and I will be monitoring every episode, with my brother who still lives in the UK. I am on a study in Toronto but they only do the blood work once per year and collect reported info. This study test a lot more , blood stools, sugar levels. Hopefully the test will be taken up by Ontario Canada, where I now live. John Hunter Toronto.
Fascinating subject, have subscribed and will definitely be following this series. It has occurred to me that our own unique makeup must be taken into account with regard to health/diet. As someone who has been very slim my whole life- 42 now, yet I don’t seem to eat less than other people and actually crave carbs in my diet. Would love to be able to be part of such a study.
Dr Campbell, I am very interested, because all these things have been part of my medical science research to help address all this for 15 years. I am glad you're explaining about how all the body is connected. I know you will be able to put it in good context and simple enough to follow. I am dealing with a lot.... I've done my complete DNA, so I got a roadmap, and I got your books yesterday to help me connect the dots. Thanks so much this. It is so important for people!
I’m really interested in this. I’ve used a lower carb (not keto) diet to reduce my autoimmune problems. That and gluten-free really help. I’ll be wondering what the data shows.
Keto and carnivore type diets destroy your gut. I had rocketing diarrhea for months after keto and I've heard countless anecdotes from others who say the same. The lack of fiber is not good for us.
Thank you for covering this topic. I had gestational diabetes when pregnant with my now 14 w/o, despite being a healthy weight and having dieted/exercises for years. I always considered myself to follow a healthy diet 80/20. The diabetes diet advice the NHS provided me with was appalling. I did some research myself and read all about gut health, cleaned up my diet and have never felt better. I continued to workout 3x a week and was able to manage GD through diet alone. It’s crazy how much crap, full of sugar is sold to us that I totally bought into cause it’s “high in protein”. I weaned myself from sugar and now, I do have it, I experience a burning sensation in my mouth from the sugar! I am 11 lbs lighter than my pre pregnancy weight without even trying. Everyone should be educated on this topic!
Doc, thanks for doing this. I'm motivated to check my own bloodwork using this device. I've been on the Keto diet since 2017, and I'm no longer pre-diabetic, and I'm 40 lbs. lighter. I avoid sugar and most carbs. I do eat vegetables but avoid fruit. I always wondered if certain foods are kicking me out of ketosis, so I'm going to check this out. Thanks again.
I made this video sharing how I put my type 2 into reverse and lost 50lbs in weight too. A definite side effect of lowering my carb intake. All carbs turn to sugar and diabetics are basically sugar intollerent. The less sugar the better. 45 minutes and 79 slides showing my journey which I hope will help others. Pitched towards those newly diagnosed to give hope at what is a very worrying time. It includes lots of useful information. ua-cam.com/video/OF2pC4jD4_8/v-deo.html
I think there are lots of ways most of us can make good changes. I have never been overweight, but a few months ago I felt heavier on my feet than I wanted to be. I am a former dancer so I know moving should not feel like backpacking. Anyway, I juts modified a couple things and dropped 12 pounds and am at a normal weight for me. With all due respect to Dr. Spector, his diet regimen, IMO, is about eating to live (as opposed to living to eat). His daily intake as presented in one of his videos impresses me as fairly tasteless with the high points being sour. That sort of diet impresses me of something that could be put into a blender with a liquid and then swallowed quickly, just to get the ordeal of a meal over with as fast as possible while doing other things. Dr. Campbell: There are some interesting videos available on YT about Native Americans, Puebloans, reverting to the indigenous diet to correct metabolic illnesses. That diet is much more interesting and spiritually fulfilling than Dr. Spector's daily intake. Me personally...I am East European and Russian Jewish. Indigenous peoples are only a few generations removed from indigenous diets. God knows how we of European descent have evolved over a couple thousand years.
I'd love to take part in this study. Been doing keto diet and intermittent fasting to keep my sugars down for 3.5 years now. Would love to see a confirmation in real data on how I've done so far. And also, how it relates to my cholesterol.
I went to a naturopath / (+ regular practice) in Sydney 20 years ago - the first excersise i had to do was monitor my pulse / blood sugar / Urine PH/ food + water intake, sleep etc etc nd record it all for 7 weeks - to study myself & how my boday responds to food, excerise slepp etc & how that relates to your overall affects physiological state - every child should do this excersie in PRIMARY school ... ie . - learn to take responsibility for your own health. The first thing i observed from pricking my self 5 times a day was the spike i blood sugar after eating say PASTA .... one of my favorite foods at the time ... i then also observed the ridculous increase in pulse about 2 hours later it would go from 60 to 80 + while resting !!! In summary - you really respond to health when you see it in action, as opposed to reading in a book or being simple told by your GP ....
Thank you doctor. Gut health is key to a healthy body and mind. Please do regular programs on gut health and mental health, IBS, IBD, Crohn's, Diabetes, Autoimmune conditions. This would really help us viewers to understand what changes we can do to incorporate a healthy lifestyle
This is such a good topic; I don't think many people realize how much gut health significantly impacts your whole health, including mental health.
It is the foundation of health.
" including mental health." I guess you did not get even 1:43 into the video. way to go Boris.
Dr. Berg and Dr Mandel both on UA-cam have a litany of videos on and around the subject!!
Silly post. Grade 4 is where we learned about natural immunity, the concept of 'virus gonna virus', and taking care of yourself with exercise, healthy living and nutrition. Growing up with a sensible family helps too. But nah, over two years into this media hype & propaganda, let's just now...call this video a 'good topic'........this is a standard way of living for most sensible healthy people, and it's enough to fight off whatever new 'scawee-flu' pops up in the media. This shouldn't be a 'new topic'. This should be common knowledge.
Immune system revolves around gut health and microbiology.
This is a great topic and there is even some connections between the gut and the eyes, particularly inflammatory conditions within the eye and even dry eye disease.
Good to know!
True 🤙🏼
The gut is the cause of ALL AILMENTS
Yes. I have been a sugar addict and ate the SAD (standard American diet) filled with sugar and carbs. When went into Keto amd then balanced put with very low sugar and very low carb, my phone in thw morning is crystal clear. I have astigmatism so I'm near sighted but the blurred vision went completely away. A couple days of eating sugar and carbs and it comes back.
@@anthonyca means the gut microbiome still isn’t there yet. Leaky gut still present too. I had an FMT a few months back
THIS is exactly what we all need to be focusing on, learning and taking our health into our own hands! The health of the microbiome applies to our environment as well, we need to stop w the war on microbes (biocides of all kinds), we need them, they are the foundation of health.
I'm a hippy and one of our principles was to live I. harmony with the rest of the world, including microbes. I'm not a germophobe as a result, and I don't get sick very much.
I hope that during the course of these videos this is addressed in at least one video because it wouldn’t be complete without it. A healthy soil micro-biome equates to healthier, more nutritious plants which feed our own microbiology when we eat them
Best supplements I’ve found are Clive D Carle. Get his soil based probiotic.
@Questions Are A Burden Ohhh you can't say that round here, the 77th bots will be out en masse!!
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This is great!!! Most people don't realize that your gut health is so important to your whole being. Glad you're bringing it to our attention. Thank you Dr. Campbell as always.
Gluten sensitive here. There is definitely a connection between gut health, mental health and overall health.
Will be watching your progress.
Coeliac here. 🥰
They do make a Gluten-free flour can find it in health food stores.
the connections seem to be mainly malnutrition and or pain, which cause mental health declines as well as decreased sleep which makes it even worse.
Almost all of our serotonin is made in our gut! A handful of studies showed an improvement in mental health after 6+ weeks of pre and probiotic use. I wrote a podcast on it (not on this account) "Gut Health and Depression, the Link Between Bacteria and Mental Illness"
@@CanadianWhatever that's hardly surprising since that's where all our food is digested. what's also unsurprising is that poor health anywhere, including in the gut, makes us depressed.
the largest producers and consumers of probiotics in the world are found in japan, as is one of the world's largest populations of depressed and suicidal people.
This is a game changer in terms of nutrition science. Most doctors are malinformed about metabolic health science.
Good health doesn't bring wealth for big pharmaceutical companies.
Most drs are malinformed about most things. System is designed around pharmaceutical drugs which do harm over natural remedies that work. And they dont have a clue about diet and the importance of gut and liver health. You dont realize their ignorance until you become ill and they repeatedly fail you so youre forced to educate yourself. It is tragic, if not criminal.
@@thesouluniversal exaclty this. Healthy people created little wealth for big pharma
@@pickashole That why we must take control of our own lives through healthy choices and good information.
@@pamtebelman2321 absolutely
This is such a fascinating subject - I’m so happy to hear you covering it!
Dr. John, this is absolutely a hugely important topic. I'm glad that you will tackle it with scientific and logical reasoning. Looking forward to your progress and understanding (in particular) the microbiome results. My family has been very cautious of the nutrient balance and food quality and reached outstanding results. I'm sure you will improve your health over time once you start the journey. Cheers.
I’m so excited you are covering this! I read that gut is sometimes called “the second brain” and is linked to mental health. I’m reading “The Better Brain” after watching Julia Rucklidge’s Ted talk.
She runs a short intro nutrition course via an online learning platform linked to Uni of Canterbury, NZ and that book she put out, totally worth the purchase!
I’m ADHD plus other Dx’s and a GF (and some other adjustments) diet n biome therapy also with some good counselling, changed my world. And that was before I’d ever heard of her and Prof Kaplan’s work!
Dr. John, I'm so happy you're starting this life saving and life changing series of videos. Here are some dietary tips which can help you along your journey.
Eliminate sugar (use Stevia, Monk fruit, Allulose, or Erithrytol - natural sugar substitutes) Keep your daily carb intake to below 50 grams, eat lots of veggies (especially the leafy green ones), fermented or pickled foods (sauerkraut, kemchi, kefir - great for adding the *_good bacteria_* in the gut), medium amounts of protein, good saturated fats & foods high in Omega-3 (avocado, eggs, olives, olive oil, sardines, salmon, cod-liver, herring, coconut oil - high in MCT) and nuts and berries.
Avoid seed oils (safflower, canola, vegetable, sunflower) - they are high in Omega-6 and often lead to inflammation of the body and they also damage the good bacteria in gut microbiome.
Exercise daily for about 30 minutes and include some weight resistance exercises in the regimen. Last but not least, get lots of sleep, at least 7-8 hours, daily. Oh, before I forget, include Intermittent fasting into your lifestyle. For optimum benefit, try fasting 20+ hours 6 -10 times per month.
By following the above dietary program and taking your daily vitamin supplements(D3, Zinc, K2) you will not only lose weight but your blood pressure and other important health markers will normalise.
Worked for me, I've been living and maintaining this dietary lifestyle for the past 3 years and it's the best I've ever felt in my life. 👍🏽
Immune system runs on sugar mate.
Dr Atkins died obese with heart disease. Why are you promoting his work?
Or go carnivore and one meal a day for optimum health outcome, as Dr Ken Berry puts it B.B.B and E. Beef Bacon Butter and Eggs. Check out Ken on you tube, you will not be disappointed
Wholeheartedly agree. Couldn't tell it better. I did everything from your list since a while:
- Vit D3 + K3 (5000IU + 200mcg)
- real food LCHF diet, including the fermented stuff and a bit of red wine, no n-6 PUFA
- increased exercise
- body parameter monitoring (smart watch, cerascreen tests, CGM, 8-electrode BIA scale, blood tests... )
- Time-restricted feeding (or do you say eating if it is in humans?)
The effects on my health:
- Lost 15 kg, BMI of 24 with 16% BF, started with >25% BF, still falling
- Have a aerobic capacity of an average guy 20 yrs younger, I'm in the highest decentile for my age and gender now
- Get rid of allergic chronic bronchitis (never smoker) for 2 years now
- Reduced upper airway infections from estimated 15...20 weeks/year of sickness (I went to work coughing, once gave even an international conference talk with an acute laryngitis) for the last 20 years to 1 week/year in the last 2 years, that includes my relatively mild covid case
- Ameliorated saisonal hay fever
- Get rid of gout attacks
- Get rid of skin inflamation and neurodermitic excema
- Get rid of NAFLD, the hepatic transaminases are fine now.
- HDL-C doubled from a very low to a decent value
- Triglycerides went down to a quarter from a highly dangerous high to about 100 mg
- Went from Framingham offspring study very high risk to low risk for heart attack
- Improved glycemic control, no blood sugar spikes at all
- Feel better than 20 years ago
- Now I wear jeans where the waist number is 2" smaller than the leg length number + superslim dress shirts
Just as I write this I realize how poor my health must have been. If you would have asked me 5 years ago I would have said: "I'm fine".
No, I obviously was not. I just wasn't more sick than the average man of my age.
All improved with lifestyle...
(I'm in my mid-50ies now)
Last March after a sever nose bleed made me go to A&E I discovered my blood pressure was ‘ a bit high’ , hardly surprising as I was at least 70lbs/32kg over weight. ( 57 year old post menopausal tired/exhausted unhappy & stuck )
It was the shock I needed to motivate me into actually taking care of myself.
Fast forward 14 months a completely new way of eating & living has transformed every part of my life. I shifted the 70lbs in approximately 9-10 months. Consuming only 20grams of carbohydrates per day which came mostly from cruciferous veg. The rest came from real meat/fish & dairy - nothing processed at all. I started off with only 2 big meals a day & absolutely no snacking, my blood pressure was normal within 2 weeks.
It’s been a journey to new health. One that I have no intention of stopping.
Im so glad you are doing this investigation as I have been discovering so much the last year.
It has seemed screamingly obvious that if we improve the nations health then the nhs wouldn’t need to brace so hard with the next thing that happens along 😉
Our own immunity is our responsibility.
Other benefits I encountered in no particular order
Mental health improved massively ✅
Alertness improved ✅
Physical ability and endurance improved off the chart ✅
Aches & pains gone ✅
Off hrt meds ✅
Sleep improved ✅
Zest for life returned✅
Congratulations on your journey, I have experienced many of the same health improvements myself!
Same for me! Wish I would have done this 50 years ago. Better late than never who knew😃
Well done John . The pandemic has shown we are more reactionary to disease instead of being proactive with our health. . When we go for a yearly medical visit it tells you very little about your health . It gives just one moment in time of ones health . How can you determine your blood pressure from one test once a year and prescribe medication . It makes no sense . We need to get more testing at home in your normal environment . We have come a long way with that and this study shows that . You will feel so much better with the proper diet for you . Glad you are on this path and glad you are promoting it
100% agree Steven. Prescribing medication to be taken for the rest of your life based on one day of BP readings is insane.
@@marydoyle7350 Yes. Everybody has a bad day. I am 65 and I had a Physical at the doctors office. My BP was 118/62, and I exercise moderately. It was lower than I expected, but I was on the 4th day of a smoothie fast, and that lowered my BP. On a bad day some doctor would probably prescribe medication. That's the case with a lot of diagnoses. Our hearing and vision varies as well. I wonder if some people get prescription glasses because for whatever reason their vision was blurry that day. Prescription glasses have side effects as well by straining the eyes from what I understand. The eye strain can lead to stronger prescriptions. I wonder how many kids got prescription eyeglasses when they didn't really need them back in the '60's and '70's when I was in school. Eyeglasses are usually for life. $$$ Also, eyesight can be corrected in many cases with eye exercises because it has to do with the eye muscle coordination I think. I bet correcting the gut microbiome can improve eyesight.
@@marydoyle7350 pays well, ask the md teachers..
IMO you are spot on. This is more serious than Covid. If diabetics were fewer there would be less deaths. We diabetics are dying all the time, even without Covid - of stroke, heart disease, dementia, liver or kidney failure. The root of the cause lies mainly in sugar additives to food and esp. drinks, just to get our dopamine activated - the 'rush'.
@@Carolevw it's a shame the solution is simple but the big good corporations want to keep you sick and praying on the young to start these bad habits at an early age . You would think parents would step in but they come from the same place . Regulation is the only way . These companies get all the gain and none of the consequence and use free will to market this crap
I have complex autoimmune disease and keeping my gut biome healthy is CRITICAL to my ongoing health management. Very glad to see you discuss this because you have terrific credibility. 🇺🇸
Autoimmune disease is caused by 💉 , introduction of foreign DNA into the body.
What kind of doctor do you see for autoimmune things, I have over forty years of documented autoimmune type illness from a kidney disease at 11 years old to holes in my bladder lining that took 12 years to diagnose and was as painful as an acute appendicitis but no doctor will connect the dots or get me to the right medical professional. Thank you.
2) also LC has attacked many of my organs with the most recent MRI’s showing brain lesions and a swollen spinal cord. And again I’m getting sent to one specialist after another with none of them on the same page, I’m just “parts” not a whole human being.
@@greenthumb8266 I use only alternative medicine. I’m sorry you’re having such a difficult time. Truly. I hope you can find good care.
I feel for you Sheryl. I would say find a Functional Medicine Practitioner they use diagnostic metabolic tests and also if they are trained in nutritional medicine perhaps you will be able to alleviate some of your symptom. I have been in a long journey with endocrine and autoimmune thyroid conditions. May your health improve
Since listening to Prof Tim Spector over the last year I have drastically cut processed food & sugar & increased plant variety in my diet, also fermented foods & intermittent fasting. A year ago I was 9st 10lbs & overweight. Now I’ve lost a stone so no longer overweight, just by changing what I eat & when. The microbiome is fascinating & clearly at the heart of physical & mental health. Will be following Dr John’s progress with interest.
@Boxing Truth my body seems to have found it’s own level as weight has been stable for a while now.
I will be 61 this year, drug free and super healthy. For the past 10 years I have studied food. My last trip to the doctor (to prove as an un mRNA jabbed person that I wasn't the problem) my doctor asked me for advice on their own health issues. For the past 30+ years, food science has been creating foods that are seriously deplete in nutrients and full of bad things. When someone advises me about health I am always curious about their own knowledge on the natural version of the subject, and I find they know little. Health has a habit of showing itself. Love your direction. Avoid all sweet things, vegetable oil, processed foods, bread, and fruit juice. This is a good place to start.
Im still learning about this topic and curious as to your opinion. Are dried dates and raw honey ok?
@@thesouluniversal These are two tricky items. They are both high in sugar and will affect insulin which you want to avoid. 2 dates contain 27 grams of sugar and 1 tablespoon of honey contains 17 grams. They are both low in fiber so again not good. These two ingredients are used to create sweetness and this means you maintain your desire for sugar. They are both exceptional good from the point of view of other nutrition. So if it was going to be a daily habit to consume these items, you are still going to be focusing on a 'sweet' diet and this is what you want to avoid. So in summary: Learn to like drinks without sweetness and if you are going to use these items as sweeteners, keep it to the minimum. After 1-3 months you no longer crave sweet things and this is the goal for good health and long life.
@@andred3299 Great news :) I love the USA and have been there many times. It is such a country of excess and you are at the top of the food chain when it comes to processed foods. That yellow paste cheese you get on burgers and hotdogs, it's an institution! But yes, the secret is simple foods as raw as possible, filtered water, sunlight and AVOID VEGETABLE OIL (what is the vegetable it is made of?). I have made it my goal to drink water as opposed to beer. I have learnt to pretend to be drunk and you know what? I am simply a happier person. All foods can be additive and the best addiction is a healthy one.
@Boxing Truth I love helping people to live their best life. It is quite difficult to do. It seems like only a few of us manage to realise our future is in our own hands. It took me many years to wake up. I am x-army and recently I went to the garrison for a few meals. I look at the food the boffin's server us and I have to say it is rubbish. Crazy that even the big boys don't know what they are doing.
@@soeasyaccounting Tysm, appreciate your reply, it makes sense. Not sure ill ever like herbal tea without honey but will try! Im on a liver detox and cleanse this week, gave up sugar inc honey etc (among other things) for the week so, intend to move forward with a better diet. Already gave up soy, gluten, dairy and chocolate some time ago. Trying to cure Hashimotos Hypothyroid, its a long journey. Drs are useless. Thanks again sir.
Good.. you're listening! You've moved on to what really matters, prevention of disease and optimal health. Excellent!
This series is exactly the kind of thing I was hoping for on this channel!😀 Nutrition from a scientific perspective is a very interesting topic because many drs ignore this simple and inexpensive treatment!
Absolutely.
Healthy people don't make any profits for the pharmaceutical companies
They do a lot more than ignore, but are willfully ignorant when they could be improving patients health and even saving lives.
Nutrition IS a science. What "treatment" are you referring to?
@@well-8814 Some people who are healthy rely on pharmaceutical products to stay alive. Without them they would be dead. I am tired of ill-informed knee-jerk respondants bagging chemicals. You do realise that Vitamin D suppliment is also chemical produced by a pharmaceutical company? Do you know what analgesics are. How about general anesthetics?
@@Longtack55 The treatment of nutrition. I know nutrition is a science. I phrased my statement the way I did because in the USA it is commonly ignored as it is in England apparently. Being oversensitive isn't good for your health either. You may want to look into some calming grounds techniques.
LOVE your mindful approach to actual science.
The honesty in this man is unquestionable I salute you Dr Campell ❤️
John you have talked me through this pandemic. I’ve lost both my brother and mom to c19 and you actually gave me realistic hope❤️ thank you.
Sorry for your losses.
@@sdp8364 thank you very much!
I'm so sorry. I lost my Mom too.
Welcome John, to the discovery of good health. I’ve been on this journey for about five years now. I believe I now know more than my doctor does. No medications for me!! I am constantly learning. That has been one of my main hobbies since I retired. It’s also what kept me healthy thru Covid. Good luck and I’ll be watching.
Wow , just wow.
It’s this easy.
Government can easily care for its people and they choose not to.
Thank you Dr Campbell!
They give WRONG nutritional advice to t2 diabetics and prediabetics - I found that out when I was diagnosed
I made this video sharing how I put my type 2 into reverse and lost 50lbs in weight too. A definite side effect of lowering my carb intake. All carbs turn to sugar and diabetics are basically sugar intollerent. The less sugar the better.
45 minutes and 79 slides showing my journey which I hope will help others. Pitched towards those newly diagnosed to give hope at what is a very worrying time. It includes lots of useful information.
ua-cam.com/video/OF2pC4jD4_8/v-deo.html
You could be one of the best international teachers the online world has to offer. When the virus came out, had online education been up to date, children would likely have done very well with you leading their classes.
I couldn’t believe that this area of study had been addressed! I am currently suffering a pretty debilitating bout of depression, and have been investigating the correlation between diet, especially micronutrients, and mental health. I am really excited about this, and would love to be involved! I’m convinced that this could provide so many answers! Thank you once again Dr. John.
I hope you feel well soon, love. Depression somehow made me want unhealthy food, but I managed to get back to a better diet by reading a book called 'Gut' by Dr Giulia Enders. So well written I could read it through the depression fog. The book, and then reading the Van Tulleken Doctors investigation into highly processed food on health. A month on 5-2 or 6-1 eating made so much improvement. I kept to a healthy balance of meat and dairy, with lots of fresh vegetables and fruit. Only wholemeal bread and not much. No pasta or rice. Take care love.
From my own personal experience with weight and health issues, I've found the best way to go is the low-carb ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting works extremely well. The biggest hurdle is the transition from carbs to ketone bodies. The first 3 days can feel like a really bad hangover. The second hurdle is trying to reprogram ones habit of being carb addicted. I find my cravings for bread, pasta, rice, potato etc. can be challenging, but if you stick it out for a few weeks, and don't cave in by eating high-carb foods, the cravings subside. I was able to lose 40kgs (115kg down to 75kgs), and normalize my blood pressure and blood sugar. As far as exercise, I just go for a brisk walk for 60 - 100 mins everyday. No gym required.
This is encouraging to see. I have become a weekly viewer of Dr. Campbell, picking through his different daily talks, they have been a great asset. What is positive, is to hear a different perspective on diet, microbiome, and health. I started to study my own, without all the bells and whistles but with, competent knowledge of microbiology. I was diagnosed with and Through diet, exercise, and an increase in positive gut flora; I have been able to reverse damage done to my liver, from alcohol. The wild part was that, my diseases, had become bad enough that I was put into a Convalescent Hospital, without hope of regaining full function; I wasn't walking at that time. I lost a 6 month period of memory. When I came to my right mind. I had created an alternate reality. One I could accept. Mentally accept, apposed to knowingly being moved from hospital to hospital. When sharing my life with my family, I was asked, "How long do you think you have been in this hospital?" I said, "I don't know, about a year and a half." Again, my Father told me, it had been a recent event; I had been in Convalescents just 5 months. At that point, I started to exercise, control what part of my diet I could, teach myself to walk and write again. The writing part was wild. Starting off, I was writing some words backwards and random letters upside down. Scary part is, I was never offered therapy, even when I asked for it. The Convalescent Home, I was in was for HOSPICE patients. They expected me to die. Correcting my digestive biomass became a focus, for me, to heal my Liver. No need for expensive pills, in my case. That being said, I did follow my doctors recommendations for medication to control seizures, that where symptomatic of how advanced my disease had become. As well as, doctor prescribed medication to improve levels of magnesium and potassium in my blood. This was and is a very important part of my improvement seeing how important they are to nerve function. I did not try to dismiss all medical suggestions all though I had to question some of what was actually doing more harm than good. I did not have the luxury of having a doctor that was interested in healing, only hired to keep a warm body alive. Positive digestive biomass is important for all yet my belief is that it is essential to curing issues related to the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and intestines. The functions, of which, further effect the functioning of the Brain and Nervous System, that in turn control the Heart and Lunges. There is more, all though, to wrap it up, THIS is the REAL thing. All you need is the knowledge, know how, and the will to focus on your gut biomass, exercise and drink water.
Wow! How are you doing now?
Thank you Dr Campbell.
The consumption of beetroot leaves with half a beetroot, every alternate day, was useful to balance blood pressure.
I used to get debilitating low blood sugar about 4 hours after eating carbs. Then I discovered keto which I've been doing for a couple of years or so, and it is so freeing. I never get those horrible dips anymore, don't have to remember to eat something to stave them off, and never feel hungry. Oh, I lost 95lbs into the bargain and no longer suffer with heartburn. I've also given up alcohol, gluten, and I'm vegetarian. My blood glucose, BP and cholesterol are all in normal range. Still more weight to lose as it's slowed down over time, but will get there one day. It's not a quick fix, it's a lifestyle change.
Brilliant
I made this video sharing how I put my type 2 into reverse and lost 50lbs in weight too. A definite side effect of lowering my carb intake. All carbs turn to sugar and diabetics are basically sugar intollerent. The less sugar the better.
45 minutes and 79 slides showing my journey which I hope will help others. Pitched towards those newly diagnosed to give hope at what is a very worrying time. It includes lots of useful information.
ua-cam.com/video/OF2pC4jD4_8/v-deo.html
"It's not a quick fix, it's a lifestyle change" You made the key point in all of this - this is a lifestyle change! Well done on what you've accomplished so far!!!
That is just reactive hypoglycemia. totally manageable and not dibilitating. I used to get it too. You want to eat complex carbs, not simple carbs. You can cut them down, and don't eat so much. You also want to eat again sooner than 4 hours. If you know you are not going to be able to eat for more than 4 hours, eat a protein rich meal. I haven't had reactive hypo in years. I also don't eat breakfast. Haven't in 20 years. I have coffee or tea (i'm on 100% decaf now!), WITH almond milk, cream and a tbsp or so of flavored creamer. If I have too much sugar or carbs I have to eat within 3 hours or I crash. But I limit it and have no issues.
@@Kristinapedia Yours might not have been debilitating. I was a mess, sweating profusely, shaking, with a feeling of my head being stuffed with cottonwool. It totally knocked me for six and I had no energy for hours afterwards. My then husband was type 1 diabetic and I used his glucose monitor, and my blood glucose was in the 2s. No, I wouldn't go in a coma like a diabetic would, but it really was very unpleasant and something I don't miss at all.
I stopped eating breakfast, as I found toast or cereal would trigger a hypo if I didn't eat something like a banana mid morning. But when following a restricted calorie controlled diet, every calorie counts, and I hated having to use them on snacks between meals. Keto suits me perfectly. I don't get hypos, I'm not fixated on food and calories and never feel hungry. I can go about my day never having to carry snacks or glucose in my pocket, and can eat whenever it suits me.
Interested to know how you manage keto as a vegetarian. Any videos or resources you can recommend?
Fantastic. I'm taking part too and have started week two of the study today. It's been fascinating trying out different food combinations (carbohydrates vs fats) and seeing the resulting glucose readings, and experimenting with different foods trying to flatten the glucose curve. Very much looking forward to finding out what foods are good/bad for my microbiome and learning how to make improvements. Enjoy your journey, Dr. John.
So glad you've found the programme fascinating Ian! Excited to hear how you get on with your results, Georgia on behalf of the ZOE Team
I am so glad that you have decided to research this topic......my wife and I have recently discovered that our diet needed major attention!!! Thank you Doctor John
Dr. Campbell God Bless You!
Hopefully this study will also reveal what foods make one tired, irritable, or otherwise have a negative influence on mood afterwards - not necessarily just those that result in more drastic changes to one's health over time that are harder to treat. As the old saying goes, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
I am so thrilled that you have signed up for this,, it is just fascinating to see our research coming into the 21st century and be citizen science instead of profit seeking.
I was 17 months on prednisone for an autoimmune disease, PMR, but couldn't taper below 15mg. I began Keto and in 10 days I was pain free and tapering, off Prednisone in 3 months and feel better at 68 than I did in my 40's. Not only is my PMR gone, but so is 5 decades of knee pain, gone are weekly nose bloods of over 60 years, gone are painful bleeding gums, gone are hard ragged heels that tore up bed sheets. Blood pressure dropped from 140/90 in my 40's to 115/65 in my late 60's. I have more stamina at 68 than I did in my 30's. My wife lost 80 lbs in 8 months. but she began Keto to improve her health. She's off all 5 meds including her lifelong inhaler. He lung function has improved by 30% since she began Keto. I now coach others to use Keto for health.
You continue to do us great service with your videos. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. This information is desperately needed. You are saving lives with this.
In 2008 I was diagnosed with type two diabetes with an A1C of 6.8. Under 5.7 is considered non-diabetic. My doctor- not known for being warm and fuzzy- I’ll never forget- said “This is NOT your fault. It is 150% genetic. But what happens now is up to you.” He put me on a strict low carb diet of two meals a day- no sugar, grains, or starches,plenty of meat, fat and low starch veggies and a few berries and all my numbers improved to the point I was considered non-diabetic. I consider myself insulin resistant and continue eating only about 30-40 grams of carbs a day. Some people are vegetarians and eat almost all carbs. Everyone must find what is right for their body but I’m a firm proponent of low carb. And I mean low.
My doctor told me that 5,5 is the point àt which prediabetic is determined. My father was diabetic and died from insulin complications at the age of 72. I am one of 5 boys and the only one that hasn't been diagnosed diabetic. Genetics are as important in the long term health of all of us. Getting off sugar addiction is not easy but it's essential if good health and longevity are what is being strived for. Gut health is going to be a big part of future medicine.
Your Dr is a keeper
I made this video sharing how I put my type 2 into reverse and lost 50lbs in weight too. A definite side effect of lowering my carb intake. All carbs turn to sugar and diabetics are basically sugar intollerent. The less sugar the better.
45 minutes and 79 slides showing my journey which I hope will help others. Pitched towards those newly diagnosed to give hope at what is a very worrying time. It includes lots of useful information.
ua-cam.com/video/OF2pC4jD4_8/v-deo.html
@@paulpyatt9942 if you can stick to a keto diet for 3 weeks without cheating, sugar and starch cravings largely disappear. I was the only one in my family that did not develop diabetes but I was insulin resistant. Thanks to keto, I am no longer insulin resistant and I feel so much better overall. I also lost quite a bit of weight on the diet.
@@dhayes1541 Are you really no longer insulin resistant? E.g. if you ate a plate of spaghetti and a slice of cake, and someone non insulin resistant ate the same meal, would you both have the same blood glucose reading 1 and 2 hours afterward? I know for me my blood glucose would go up but my husbands wouldn’t.
@@paulpyatt9942 All charts I’ve seen show 5.7 as pre-diabetic, but I would definitely worry if someone young had a 5.5. And my doctor also had a chart that showed at 5.7 that’s where organ damage can start. It showed progressive potential damage as the A1C went up. Wish I had taken a photo of the chart because my doctor died in a tragic accident so haven’t seen the chart since.
This couldn’t be more timely! I’m going down a similar path, reducing carbs, sugars, gluten, etc. excited to see your progress!
@@hermitonthelake I am 65 years old can someone that old do intermittent fasting?
Yes, just in time to increase overall health of the population and prevent covid deaths
My triglycerides and ldl went down after 2 months of low carb high good fat diet. Im going on month 3, trigs were 76 now 32 ldl was 146 now 102 hdl was 46 now 61. My kidney function seemed better as well.
Healthiest people on the planet eat high carb just dont eat processed carbs. Healthiest arteries on the entire planet come from a tribe in Bolivia that eat a high carb diet, its just that its unprocessed carbs.
@@karahamil3657
probably alright if you haven't got any underlying conditions talk to your doctor first!
This will sound far fetched but after 60 years of bad diet IBS bipolar arthritis I went on a gluten free diet to see if it would help my gut 3 months later gut extremely happy mental health unbelievably better and arthritis went from one step of stairs at a time with plenty of sound effects to running up and down them. I am amazed. Sure I miss pastries bread and wheat pasta but I feel unbelievably good added probiotic and cut down on sugar I wake up anxiety free with calm energy. I still can’t believe it now 9 months later and it just keeps getting better. Who knew, certainly not me
Gut-Brain connection is very powerful and is integral to overall health. Love to see you do a video on the link between intermittent fasting and cellular regeneration.
Hi Dr. Campbell, I joined up with ZOE a year ago in April. I’m in the US and have been following the work of Dr. Tim Spector for quite some time. I have to say I loved the ZOE program so much. I ended up losing 8 pounds so roughly 3.5 kg with basically no effort… Just eating according to my own individual biology. I’ve always been a really healthy eater but ZOE really pointed me in the direction of particular foods that I needed that would readjust my microbiome a bit. Fascinating! I think you’ll really enjoy this program.
What a fascinating study, and it will be interesting to follow your journey.
Gut health, diet and mood are so closely related and interdependent.
I'm a week into my own experiment with Intermittent Fasting, to reduce belly fat and reduce inflammation problems.
I'm following an 18-6 program eating two meals a day between noon and 6PM and then fasting for 18 hours with no snacks or alcohol.
After just 7 days I am already shedding belly fat, my mood has improved and my energy levels have increased.
I had expected the 18 hour fasting period (between 6pm and noon of the next day) to be tough, having never fasted before. But I'm surprised that it has been relatively easy.
I am very interested in this study! I am post covid diabetic, and would love to learn more about keep my A1c in check with diet! I have dropped it from 6.8 to 5.3 on diet alone!! Also I lost 100 lbs!
Wow, well done Kenny. I bet you feel really good now, that is some accomplishment and hard to do, especially as it takes time and commitment. 👍🙂
Great job!! 👍🏻🎉
Type II Diabetes can be reversed! Why not reverse it, and not just manage it?
Wow Kenny that’s fantastic 🙏
👍😁
Dr Spector. Just got great input when it comes to your knowledge Dr John. Your the only source I ever listen to. Great job sir.
I love him but forming opinions on the analysis of one person probably isn't a great idea.
Dr Andrew Kaufman is good too
@@tinyjungle_ I can think of one or two individuals whose research and opinions stood on their own…for centuries.
@@robinmyman if I grant this, you would still be appealing to the exception(s). You would be confirming my position that it's probably not a great idea to form an opinion based on the analysis of one person.
I would go further and say these individuals you speak of probably formed their opinions based on the opinions and views of numerous other individuals.
Tiny Jungle I can’t believe that ‘ the new science ‘ is attached to this .
(1) oily fish 3 x per week . Sourced grass fed meats
(2) unpasteurized dairy if possible, natural Greek yoghurt .
(3) one meal per day .
(4) exercise .
(5) the elimination of processed foods - bread/ rice /pasta / potatoes and cakes .
(6) look up a real doctor - doctor Jason Fung and you can do the same and not spend a penny .
(7) what do you think Spector and co are going to do with the information? Yes ! He will sell the data to food/ supplements manufacturers. - looks like Campbell wants a slice of the action since covid is finished .
I am 70 and started making sauerkraut and pickled cucumbers a year back.I dropped 5 lbs right away. Also taking apple cider vinegar daily.I am 5 ft 10 and down to 145 lbs. I have a 16 0z American pint of beer every day before a downsized supper.No more heartburn.I am not diabetic but I try to eat like a diabetic should.Also keep myself active. CHEERS from Westcoast Canada!!!
Participation in the Zoe program has been beneficial. Started almost a year ago-in US. My ibs has greatly approved. It’s such a personalized experience.
When I was studying Nutritional Therapy in college nearly 10 years ago, we were considered a bit crazy focussing on gut microbiome health and blood sugar balance. Happy to see it is eventually becoming mainstream, but this isn't new info and has been used in Nutritional therapy clinics for years. But we were told we were 'nuts' by dieticians and alike.😆😁😄 Next thing they'll be talking about is methylation and biotransformation, even nutrient deficiencies and their effect on mental health! Imagine!? There's so much to good health that mainstream medicine doesn't know about, but it's great to see it coming around..eventually 😀 .
20 yrs ago when I was working as RN but also had dairy goats and found there was oodles of research telling me about goat gut health but nothing about people I was roundly disparaged. Wonder if there is a time limit to say "Naanaana" at those who made fun of trying to heal child's severe eczema with probiotics.
@@cherylcarlson3315 interesting that we kill all the goodness by treating milk and then buy probiotics to replace the pasteurized process. Old Louis Pasteur did the science around pasteurization wonder if his teats have ever been redone.
@@elizagoodytwoshoes9140 "goodness of milk",
This is a tactic of neutralization, you are devaluing your victim to what you gain from them, effective ignoring the harm..
Not to mention the links to cancer, hormone disregulation, high saturated fat content etc that comes from milk that is well know to be problematic..
It just boggles the mind that you refuse to listen even tho it's so apparent how little you understand..
You need to admit to yourself that you don't know what you are talking about and to start over... Don't want to do that? Then enjoy your ignorance and delusions.. and get ready to be called out time and time again.
@@elizagoodytwoshoes9140 "teats" might be the typo of the year 🏅☺️
@@_Solaris made me laugh too!
Congratulations on your start towards better health. Blood sugar is what it is all about as described by the great British physiologist and nutritionist John Yudkin. His soft spoken style was overwhelmed in debates against the loud and bombastic Ancel Keys. As a result, we are suffering generations of obesity, diabetes, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, high BP, and heart disease. Good books I recommend to help you in your journey are: The Diabetes code & The Obesity code by Dr. Jason Fung, The big fat surprise by Nina Teicholz, and Lies my doctor told me by Dr. Ken D. Berry. I wish you well!
I just read Yudkin’s book. Awesome read! Lustig is great too…”Metabollical”. Also Ben Bikman’s, “Why we get sick.”
Bickman points out that you can have normal blood sugar for years while being insulin resistant causing all sorts of maladies, even with normal blood sugar.
I've had gut issues for about the last 5 years. I ended up doing the low FODMAPS diet and reset my gut which was a huge help. Probiotics and Probiotics have helped with my gut health which goes hand in hand with my mental health also. I started making my own kefir milk too.
You're well ahead of me then, I've only just got the inoculant for Kefir after John mentioned it. Before that by about a week I went down the natto rabbit hole on my own and have concluded that western information is a tad bit tainted. For three decades I've heard about the low prostrate cancer rates of asians and how that was attributed to the high soybean intake in their foods. No surprise then to watch the tofu craze come and go at about that same time frame and then one little blurb on how the japanese use a smaller soybean than the massive USA version to whit the "good" in the smaller, more flavorful japanese soybean has had all the good bred right out of it by the time it gets over here in the states and all the tofu you can eat isn't doing the same good it does over there. Then my own bout of prostrate cancer which I have survived and am now in the every 3 month PSA blood draw phase waiting for levels to return to normal again. Finally I learn just recently about natto which is a fermented soybean that just happens to be the national breakfast of japan and it's made from kotsubu soybeans which are available from laura soybeans which is a family farming business tending to specialized soybean offerings direct to the general public here in the USA. Got the beans and the inoculant both, but have yet to fire up a batch. Rich in K2 because it's fermented into what is called natto - THIS could be the reason prostrate cancer is so low over there, they have it for breakfast daily too. It's a culture thing and that doesn't translate very well because our culture just doesn't do stringy beans on rice for breakfast. That is in fact almost inconceivable, no wonder I've never heard about it before. Talk about a probiotic though, high temperature fungus gone amok amongst the beans, it's bound to do good things to the gut biome. Can't wait to try some waffles made from Kefir "buttermilk" too.
I’m thrilled you posted your info relating to IBS! I’m now beginning the low FODMAP.
@@sallyb.wiliams5869 it was so helpful for me. Monash university have a really helpful app as at first I felt completely overwhelmed, and remember it's not an forever diet.
Kefir is the bomb! I fortify mine with additional probiotics, lactase, collagen and prebiotic fibre. Tastes great; like a party in your mouth and a TRILLION microorganisms are invited...
i started the "kefir" in 2017,, mailed to me from a bloke in queensland (australia), takes awhile to develop a liking for the taste , i suppose because it's a fermentation process. i am now into chillies as well.. they are addictive, i now salivate just thinking about them but i don't dream about them,, not yet!
Dr.John C this is fantastic!!! I am type 2 diabetic and this impacts on me directly!! To be able to maintain the microbiome in the gut is not easy and I look forward to this study.
Thank you Dr. Campbell.
Oh it's doable. Eat more beans and up the vegetables, whole grains fruit and other plant foods. Also: eat less factory food (highly processed. Anything that would not have been recognised as food a century ago).
@@k.h.6991 I have been a Vegan for over 18 years. I maintain a non violent Kriyayoga diet.
This topic is immensely exciting to me because I study Nutrition and Food Sciences in Sth Australia; so receiving your information is priceless. Gut microbiome is so important for our balance in our body physically and mentally.
Also the order we ingest food is important for low blood glucose levels. Always start your day with a savoury breakfast to set your metabolic rate steady.
Thank you doctor!
This is great. I recently had 2 separate stomach/abdominal pain issues in the past couple months. 1 low down on my left side that went away after reducing my lactose intake and another in my central mid stomach area that went away when I reduced my Gluten intake. I really don't think the average western diet is healthy.
Read the book Salt Sugar Fat for an expose of what the food industry does to make processed foods addictive.
This is right up my street, being whole food plant based, and have read much on the microbiome topic. Looking forward to watching your follow up vids.
Why do people need to say they are eating whole food plant-based? I think it's become some sort of badge of honor or accolade of some sort.
I like bacon, but I don't include it in a sentence to give it more impetus! I don't give a shit what anyone eats, but this sanctimonious virtue that is supposed to be derived from eating plants as opposed to meat really gets tiresome.
@@andrewlilley3660 it is a badge of honour, as it shows you care about your health, the environment, and animals. Or to put it another way, why would you brag about murdering animals, destroying the environment, or giving yourself cancer?
@@nickseccombe1357 Just exemplifies my point then, Nick, your reply contains a good dose of sanctimonious self-righteousness, you lot are so predictable! and just as tasteless as the garbage you try to convince yourselves is food, bully for you mate, hahaha.
@@nickseccombe1357 So, lentil munches don't get cancer now, hey? Don't make me laugh, hahaha.
@@andrewlilley3660 your whole food plant based friends have an 80pc reduced all cause mortality risk. Cancer, heart attacks, strokes, dementia, etc, etc, etc
I've just started reading Robert Lustig's 'Metabolical' - so this will be a great practical supplement to my learning
Unfortunately Robert Lustig is one of the people who likes to confuse people about what the evidence means, and uses it for supporting his opinion.
Lustig is another fake diet guru who practices pseudo science .
Don't feel bad , most of them are.
Nutrition is the wild west. Too many people just make shit up .
I made this video sharing how I put my type 2 into reverse and lost 50lbs in weight too. A definite side effect of lowering my carb intake. All carbs turn to sugar and diabetics are basically sugar intollerent. The less sugar the better.
45 minutes and 79 slides showing my journey which I hope will help others. Pitched towards those newly diagnosed to give hope at what is a very worrying time. It includes lots of useful information.
ua-cam.com/video/OF2pC4jD4_8/v-deo.html
How is this going? I was hoping that there would be another update with stats and how the muffins affected things, and what was in them etc.
This is a great topic, much needed. And I love how the focus is on nutrition and not pharmaceuticals. This trial can confirm what's been long understood: that giving our bodies what they need, and avoiding what can hurt them, is the key to achieving and maintaining health.
Not really, you're leaving out a massive factor, which is stress! That has never been greater than now and is the main contributor to ill health above all else.
I have lost 50 pounds in four months on a keto diet. No calorie counting, eat until your full. Not easy but when you see the pounds drop its motivating. Blood pressure went down, blood work improved. The down side is that I had to buy new clothes.
@Hannah You are a clown... carbs are not your friend, they're that mediocre acquaintance you hang out with then your real friends are busy.
Carbs are not an essential part of your diet and provide no nutrients not better obtained elsewhere.
@Hannah keto doesn't mean no carbs, just low carbs. I eat many low carb vegetables, drink low carb beer and wine.
@@billmitchell1955 lost 2 stone doing keto , over a year , but i tend to take the odd day off these days which probably means im not in keto anymore but im not gaining weight
@@DangermouseIRL I'm retired so it's a lot easier for me to follow with no work and family stresses. Hang in there and do what you can.
What book or program did you follow at the beginning to learn how to do it?
I'm so happy to see this topic being addressed. I think it VERY appropriate since diabetes and nutrition were excellent predictors of covid experiences.
I love this! You have an ability to reach so many people who could benefit.
I’m doing this! It’s been about 3 1/2 months and it’s completely astonishing. I am getting a kind of instant bio-feedback which is opening my eyes to things about myself and what I eat that I never knew about before this great program. Plus, I’m just naturally losing weight, maybe bloat, but all my clothing is looser, and my body feels better, and my mood is elevated, as well. Dr. Campbell, thanks for doing this!
It’s not free, but it’s worth it, imo.
A whole food plant-based plan is excellent at preventing and reversing chronic lifestyle diseases such as diabetes 2, heart diseases, obesity, and hypertension, etc. (Drs Ornish, Esselstyn, Weber, McDougall, Greger et al.)
So excited for this!! There needs to be SO MUCH more focus on the microbiome it’s truly criminal it’s not more talked about
So happy you are discussing this ! I've totally changed my life after studying gut and brain health.
Intermittent fasting and exercise. Im 50 and have no health issues and no grey hair lmao also maintaining 140 lbs for past year .
Gray hair is hereditary so if your parents went great early you usually do if not you usually hold on to your hair color
*gray* not great! Lol
@@ed7519 lol both my parents and brother were grey by 50... im not sure why I have no grey ( im also a hairdressor or 30 years) .
When I took a soil based probiotic my gums around front teeth started growing bavk , hair and nails grew faster . So im thinking the hair follicles are reversing like the gums.
Grey hair can be caused by any kind of stress also. Not just genetics. Everyone's body has different reactions to stress. Had a coworker go completely white hair after loss of her son. So genetics isn't always cause of grey.
@@tammyraby7630 what soil based pr. please?
I know most channels are still trying to keep growth after the whole covid on other topics, im definitely with you from here on out John, thanks. This is awesome.
Would love to join the study but im in US
I believe Zoe is in USA already.
@@jolurie3636 ill look into it.
It is available in the US, in most of the states. There are some disqualifiers, based on location (not New York State, for example -- legal issues); age; and certain medical conditions (e.g., those with celiac disease). And you need a smart phone; Android is now acceptable, as well as iPhones.
@@francesb6758 ah i am in upstate New York...
@@SupremeODMG If you sign up with Zoe and are on their mailing list, they'll update if New York State becomes available.
Excellent, so good that awareness of gut health is gaining traction, won't be long until this is common knowledge, this series of videos will help to spread the word. And maybe my partner will finally listen to me 🙄
I had lost 17lbs in 2020, I had a healthy gut. The vaccine made me very sick, my intestines are inflamed all the way through to the end. one year now and I am still trying to get my guts under control. Not to mention the Hell my whole body has been through, sfn among many other crazy painful experiences. Thank you for sharing the information with us. You have been a huge help to me. A lifeline of good information. No BS. Thanks again ❤️
Great topic. Big pharma won't like this subject. Looking after our gut health will help reduce many many health issues. No pills needed
As someone who has suffered from IBS for 24 years and poor mental health for most of my life( and continues to suffer!). I am really interested in this subject.
Reduce stress, activate the vagus nerve. Look up breathing exercises with extended exhales. Give up caffeine, alcohol and spicy stuff.
My wife had such bad colitis that they were talking surgery. She went to a Naturopath and among some diet change and he recommended milk thistle. Her colitis flare ups are a distant memory. I also find milk thistle helps me with my lactose intolerance
@Becky S I can empathize. I've suffered from severe IBS my whole life (over 40 years), and the only thing that's given me relief is following a low-carb, grain-free, paleo-like diet. I wish I'd known years ago. I used to think getting 'plenty of fiber' would cure my issues--turns out fiber was causing many of my issues. I also have autoimmune diseases whose symptoms have been alleviated by following this diet. Gut health is so crucial to overall health. I'm glad more people are becoming aware of this.
@@PoboyMusic thank you, I do all of those though and still have daily symptoms 🙁
@@ハク-q6e1j Thanks, I will look into those
Awesome and thanks for taking us along for the ride with you.
I am following a strict diet to help with ongoing autoimmune issues. I have been eating Carnivore for the past 2 months. My mental clarity is improving. My energy levels are the best they have been in year and my pain is reduced. I was really suffering at the start of the year with awful anxiety and this way of eating has massively improved my mental well being also.
Thank you so much for all you do. You are truly a rational and intelligent voice during this time when we are lacking unbiased information. Thank you!
He is trialling a package/product for a friend's company without explaining the costs to his viewers when he could be more transparent how is that unbiased ?
I have also started on the Zoe study. I'm on day 2 so I will be watching your progress along with my own.
Please keep us updated. I know In England they started fecal transplant to help with autism. In the US they are now advocating as treatment for things such as colitis. All is based on the same concept of improving the gut bacteria of the sick individual.
Please continue to give us updates, very interested.
Throw the dog a bone, John! You've got quite an international audience. I'm in Canada and have been on the wait list to join as soon as the Zoe Health Study is running in BC. Please add in to this new topic ideas for us not-able-to-join yet cohort; what can we ask of our GPs, what can we do ourselves, is it worthwhile getting a glucometer with test strips, etc. Also, I understand that voluntary participants pay for their own test kits and lab tests. That may be the best investment we could every make but I would like some sort of idea of the fee attached to joining. Able to join the study or not, I'm going to be following your Zoe Health Study journey with interest and curiosity, so don't skimp on the detail!
Thank you, Dr. Campbell. Looking forward to an update!
This is God sent. I was just trying to learn more about all these. I have been following Dr Campbell through the Covid pandemic. His presentation of data an analysis was invaluable to keep in me in reality. Thank you again Dr. Campbell. Maria Carbonell from Washington DC USA
Such a relevant topic. I will recommend Michael Mosleys book: The clever guts diet. Also his The 8-week blood sugar diet if you want to loose some weight, even if you do not have diabetes.
I started getting my microbiome in check when the pandemic hit, it's not perfect but I'm getting there.
Cutting out refined sugar as a sugar-addict have been crucial.
How fortunate you are Dr John! I do hope you get to work with Dr Will Bulsiewicz (Fiber Fueled) and look forward to all the research you'll be doing! Thank you for all you share with us, all your great knowledge and the time spent filming and explaining everything in such great detail. You are a true gift to humanity.
Fully on board re:gut biome health. Been using plain yogurt, w/as many bacteria varieties available, as a booster for over a decade. Extremely helpful for balancing both digestion and brain health. XLNT as main base for smoothies, veggie dip, fruit bowls, even added to bone broth soup before serving!
I've been making attempts to improve my own health and microbiome since around last November. I was significantly overweight but since then I've lost most of the excess fat, around 45 lbs I think. I feel better and more awake, energetic, resilient over all, etc. I made some big changes which were I stopped snacking (because it triggers insulin spikes) and started eating 2 large meals per day, and I incorporated more green veggies and fats and less carbs and sugars into my diet. I also minimized gluten because my gut was always bloating when I had wheat, but recently I've noticed my sensitivity to wheat has greatly diminished from what it used to be, which is probably due to changes in my gut. Within a month of starting all this, I found myself disliking sugar and most sweet desserts or drinks and genuinely loving and craving healthier foods more. I might have a muffin once in a while or something similar but that's about as sweet as I can enjoy without my body rejecting it. Nearly all desserts you can buy are way too sweet for me to enjoy now but there are a lot more foods I love now than what I've lost. When I go to bed, I maintain a dry fast until I eat my first meal around 2pm. You would think this would kill my ability to function in the morning (which was true at first), but I find myself quite capable and energetic even in the mornings now.
I'll be following this series closely to see how your experiments go and to learn from it and compare with my own experiences. I'd be interested in participating to this study myself but definitely don't have the free time these days. Good luck!
Absolutely awesome to read this!
Stay on the track you are on amigo, losing the taste tolerance for processed sweetness is a truly excellent sign your body is going back to it’s own centre.
I'm almost done week 2 of the Zoe study right now (still have the glucose monitor in my arm while typing this). It could certainly be improved by being more specific about "big" and "small" blood sugar spikes, but it is so insanely useful and educational. It's crazy to see how different food, combinations of food, exercise, and meal timing affect blood sugar spikes. It's crazy how a filling meal that causes a blood sugar spike leaves me hungry soon after, but a tiny meal that causes no spike leaves me feeling not hungry for much longer.
Wow
So glad you've enjoyed testing so far, we'll definitely pass on the feedback about more information about spikes while you have your glucose monitor and hopefully when your results arrive you'll be able to learn even more about your blood sugar response (and blood fat and microbiome!)
Did the tiny meals involve more protein heavy ingredients? As opposed to carbsfrom memory?
Where can I buy this device ??
I completely changed my diet when the pandemic hit. I went keto & it changed my life for the better. I'm no longer Keto, but low carb & let me tell you, as someone who's 46 & diabetes running in my family, my family doctor was shocked at my latest blood tests. He says it's like someone less than half my age & that I'm in the best shape he's seen me....in 20yrs! Sugar & empty carbs are a literal poison to our bodies & it's insane how much of it most humans in western societies, eat.
I made this video sharing how I put my type 2 into reverse and lost 50lbs in weight too. A definite side effect of lowering my carb intake. All carbs turn to sugar and diabetics are basically sugar intollerent. The less sugar the better.
45 minutes and 79 slides showing my journey which I hope will help others. Pitched towards those newly diagnosed to give hope at what is a very worrying time. It includes lots of useful information.
ua-cam.com/video/OF2pC4jD4_8/v-deo.html
Western societies are going ever more toward plant based poison foods and away from animal based protein and fats.
It helps prevent climate change though..... so meat eaters get the Greta bots yelling at them all the time.
Thanks davos, you guys are great.
I did something similar starting around last November and it was very effective. I never really went pure keto but the biggest difference was intermittent fasting, and in my case, dry fasting. I've lost most of the fat I had and haven't lost a lb of muscle. My gut health is so much better now and I can just feel it in my improved ability to digest and my energy levels.
@Boxing Truth Sugar isn't really poison and cancer; however, our body shouldn't be relying on carbs as a primary energy source. Carbs are naturally present and fine to consume in many different places, but the body is designed to run on fats first. Sugar in ridiculous doses such as sodas and many desserts are what's actually poison. As for many other carbs like grains, the main issue is how they're grown in literal poison and the particular strain that we use. There are a lot more factors to cancer than the consumption of sugars but I'm sure most people would be shocked at how they feel after cutting out 85% or more of their sugars.
Its very sad ain't it? Dr's are completely "baffled" by your ability to somehow bounce back.... Like its some BIG mystery, and has been for the last 80 years....
Truth is healthy people don't need "help" $$$$.....
Thanks John, great timing,
this will be a valuable source for many.
I can not put it into words how bloody pleased I am to see you dig into this excellent project that really showcases Lifestyle Medicine, for the recognition of individuality and tailored healthcare, from the biome up.
Absolutely sensational to see nutrition and dietetics in action and made visible to so many people, and putting control of our health back in our hands.
Will be keenly watching the progress - looked into this project in my nutrition studies & it is fascinating!
I work in mental health and figured a lot of these things out 20 yrs ago but got labelled fussy, OTT, unscientific, a conspiracy theorist and was ridiculed for my lifestyle choices that gave me stunning mental, physical and emotional health.
Now I get to talk about it through the Recovery Framework, with studies to show it wasn’t just me.
Waiting for my Zoe pack ... can't wait to get started ... Already taking the fermented foods and eating WFPB diet ... along with IF ... " Take back control" means soooooo much more now ... Well done John :-)
That's so exciting Sue!
While studying the results of contemporary permaculture research, I kept thinking the microbiome in my own 'root system' could do with some study. Thanks for sharing this, I look forward to your findings... or leavings, as the case may be :)
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I enrolled in the Zoe study here in the US and have been thoroughly impressed with the app and my individualized results. The app is easy to use and find the foods that are best suited for my insulin sensitivity, gut biome, and blood fat response. With added lessons, guidance, and personal goal setting, it is well worth it to try. Health is wealth!
Great video series! Looking forward to it. We began diving deeper in this area when wet began homeschooling 13 years ago. Then we found a Chiropractor who has been an amazing teacher. He showed is ways to eat better, provided new recipes and support. He taught us that with food we can reverse and even cure some issues in our bodies.
I emigrated to Canada in 1968 from Chingford UK.
This is a great study and I will be monitoring every episode, with my brother who still lives in the UK.
I am on a study in Toronto but they only do the blood work once per year and collect reported info.
This study test a lot more , blood stools, sugar levels.
Hopefully the test will be taken up by Ontario Canada, where I now live.
John Hunter Toronto.
Fascinating subject, have subscribed and will definitely be following this series. It has occurred to me that our own unique makeup must be taken into account with regard to health/diet. As someone who has been very slim my whole life- 42 now, yet I don’t seem to eat less than other people and actually crave carbs in my diet. Would love to be able to be part of such a study.
Dr Campbell, I am very interested, because all these things have been part of my medical science research to help address all this for 15 years. I am glad you're explaining about how all the body is connected. I know you will be able to put it in good context and simple enough to follow. I am dealing with a lot.... I've done my complete DNA, so I got a roadmap, and I got your books yesterday to help me connect the dots. Thanks so much this. It is so important for people!
I’m really interested in this. I’ve used a lower carb (not keto) diet to reduce my autoimmune problems. That and gluten-free really help. I’ll be wondering what the data shows.
Go carnivore. 😊
I would go the quicker route. Just do meat only. Look at Ferrigno Freedom. He has an incredible testimony of the benefits of a lion diet.
Keto and carnivore type diets destroy your gut.
I had rocketing diarrhea for months after keto and I've heard countless anecdotes from others who say the same.
The lack of fiber is not good for us.
@@isupportthecurrentthing.1514 For months after finishing the diet or during the diet?
@@madchester23 It wasn't good during but when I started eating normal food again , I couldn't digest it. It just fell through me.
Thank you for covering this topic. I had gestational diabetes when pregnant with my now 14 w/o, despite being a healthy weight and having dieted/exercises for years. I always considered myself to follow a healthy diet 80/20. The diabetes diet advice the NHS provided me with was appalling. I did some research myself and read all about gut health, cleaned up my diet and have never felt better. I continued to workout 3x a week and was able to manage GD through diet alone. It’s crazy how much crap, full of sugar is sold to us that I totally bought into cause it’s “high in protein”. I weaned myself from sugar and now, I do have it, I experience a burning sensation in my mouth from the sugar! I am 11 lbs lighter than my pre pregnancy weight without even trying. Everyone should be educated on this topic!
The binome Prof Spector and dr Campbell is most valuable , to contribute to thé scientific value of this project
Doc, thanks for doing this. I'm motivated to check my own bloodwork using this device. I've been on the Keto diet since 2017, and I'm no longer pre-diabetic, and I'm 40 lbs. lighter. I avoid sugar and most carbs. I do eat vegetables but avoid fruit. I always wondered if certain foods are kicking me out of ketosis, so I'm going to check this out. Thanks again.
I made this video sharing how I put my type 2 into reverse and lost 50lbs in weight too. A definite side effect of lowering my carb intake. All carbs turn to sugar and diabetics are basically sugar intollerent. The less sugar the better.
45 minutes and 79 slides showing my journey which I hope will help others. Pitched towards those newly diagnosed to give hope at what is a very worrying time. It includes lots of useful information.
ua-cam.com/video/OF2pC4jD4_8/v-deo.html
I think there are lots of ways most of us can make good changes. I have never been overweight, but a few months ago I felt heavier on my feet than I wanted to be. I am a former dancer so I know moving should not feel like backpacking. Anyway, I juts modified a couple things and dropped 12 pounds and am at a normal weight for me.
With all due respect to Dr. Spector, his diet regimen, IMO, is about eating to live (as opposed to living to eat). His daily intake as presented in one of his videos impresses me as fairly tasteless with the high points being sour. That sort of diet impresses me of something that could be put into a blender with a liquid and then swallowed quickly, just to get the ordeal of a meal over with as fast as possible while doing other things.
Dr. Campbell: There are some interesting videos available on YT about Native Americans, Puebloans, reverting to the indigenous diet to correct metabolic illnesses. That diet is much more interesting and spiritually fulfilling than Dr. Spector's daily intake.
Me personally...I am East European and Russian Jewish. Indigenous peoples are only a few generations removed from indigenous diets. God knows how we of European descent have evolved over a couple thousand years.
I'd love to take part in this study. Been doing keto diet and intermittent fasting to keep my sugars down for 3.5 years now. Would love to see a confirmation in real data on how I've done so far. And also, how it relates to my cholesterol.
I went to a naturopath / (+ regular practice) in Sydney 20 years ago - the first excersise i had to do was monitor my pulse / blood sugar / Urine PH/ food + water intake, sleep etc etc nd record it all for
7 weeks - to study myself & how my boday responds to food, excerise slepp etc & how that relates to your overall affects physiological state - every child should do this excersie in PRIMARY school ... ie . - learn to take responsibility for your own health.
The first thing i observed from pricking my self 5 times a day was the spike i blood sugar after eating say PASTA .... one of my favorite foods at the time ... i then also observed the ridculous increase in pulse about 2 hours later it would go from 60 to 80 + while resting !!!
In summary - you really respond to health when you see it in action, as opposed to reading in a book or being simple told by your GP ....
Thank you doctor. Gut health is key to a healthy body and mind. Please do regular programs on gut health and mental health, IBS, IBD, Crohn's, Diabetes, Autoimmune conditions. This would really help us viewers to understand what changes we can do to incorporate a healthy lifestyle
Carnivore is extremely effective for those conditions, it's the ultimate elimination diet.
This is wonderful...I've started making my own yogurt. Your gut health v important. Look forward to hearing more in coming days. Thankyou
Have you tried making sauerkraut? It's very easy and super tasty!
@@ThePANDA1885 I haven't. Perhaps you can share a recipe 🌟
@@andyc7747 thanks I will..I like kombucha have you tried it?