Carnivore Questions LIVE & Giveaways!
In a Nutshell
Panel shares practical carnivore guidance: start with strict meat-only for 30-60 days to eliminate cravings, experiment with fat-to-protein ratios individually, and push eating windows earlier for better results. Key health takeaways include removing all fiber for ulcerative colitis recovery, working with doctors to taper diabetes meds as sugars normalize, and noting that high cholesterol with zero calcium scores and improved kidney function are common on carnivore. Community support and consistent testimonials prove more valuable than following influencers, with multiple panelists emphasizing that personal experience trumps certifications when starting content channels.
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Carrie from Healing Humanity welcomes viewers to the Thursday night carnivore and metabolic health Q&A session. The panel includes Barb, Ashley, Dr. Nelson, Lynn, and Coach Lisa. A giveaway is announced for a Healing Humanity shirt in blue color. Viewers are instructed to post their best question with QQQ and hashtag Ribey to win the shirt. Ashley offers a tomahawk ribeye cooked at the winner's house for an exceptionally good question. To qualify for the prize, viewers must follow each panel member, with links provided in the description.
Ashley announces several upcoming events. Many panel members will attend Low Carb for Better Health in Tennessee over the weekend, where Healing Humanity will be shown to attendees on Saturday evening. The digital copy of Healing Humanity: The Power of a Proper Human Diet begins streaming October 23rd at healinghumanity.mmovwatch. Pre-orders are encouraged. Adam's Menus retreat is scheduled for November 7th, with a VIP dinner Ashley will cook. Hack Your Health conference in Tampa, Florida follows the next week. Lynn announces the World Nutrition Summit in South Africa October 14th-16th, available for remote attendance. Meattostock is scheduled for May 2027.
Thinking for Myself asks about the effect of online channels and community communication on individual carnivore journeys. Barb describes how community involvement elevated her experience beyond listening to doctors, leading to meaningful friendships formed through meetups. Ashley emphasizes that community is essential when eating differently from mainstream society, noting that weekly testimonials in comments provide ongoing inspiration. Dr. Nelson notes he began his carnivore journey watching YouTube content but cautions against believing everything heard online. He recommends using YouTube for initial inspiration then conducting independent research. Carrie mentions she's creating a video advising against directly copying what someone on YouTube eats daily, as dietary needs change over time. Lynn credits community comment support rather than influencers or doctors for sustaining her through her health journey, encouraging commenters to recognize their impact on content creators.
Deb Rich asks about experiencing low potassium on carnivore. Lynn explains this is common particularly at the beginning as insulin drops and kidneys flush electrolytes, with potassium and magnesium following sodium. Without blood work confirmation, she notes that adequate sodium intake helps the body retain potassium. For those further into carnivore experiencing issues, kidney function should be evaluated by a doctor, as healthy kidneys maintain electrolyte balance.
Bridget Glass asks about confusion regarding fat to protein amounts. Barb advises experimenting to determine what works individually, as no universal formula exists. General guidance includes tracking intake if stalled, reducing fat if concerned about energy intake, increasing fat if underweight, and ensuring adequate overall consumption. A fatty cut of meat provides a good starting proportion.
David C. Black asks about dietary recommendations for his daughter recovering from severe ulcerative colitis flare with fistula and E. coli, currently advised low FODMAP. Dr. Nelson recommends eliminating all fiber rather than stopping at low FODMAP, citing Lee Copus interviews. Most people with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's improve by removing all vegetable matter and fiber. Carrie notes that doctors typically prescribe low residue diet during flares but advise returning to high-fiber diets afterward, which contradicts observed patient outcomes. Dr. Nelson references Dr. Zophia Clemens' research showing improved intestinal permeability and remission in Crohn's patients on PKD (carnivore diet with organ meats). He observed thousands of GI patients cycling through remission, with patients reporting fiber did not help their condition.
Ashley confirms no QR code wearable merchandise currently exists but notes existing shirts with the Healing Humanity logo prompt questions from observers. Carrie mentions her first carnivore shirt stating "I eat only meat. Ask me why" generated no questions, whereas the current "Healing Humanity: The Power of a Proper Human Diet" shirt prompts more engagement as people question whether they eat a proper human diet.
A viewer asks whether too many electrolytes can be consumed daily through alkaline electrolyte water. Carrie notes it's possible to overdo anything, recalling her daughter Emma experiencing stomach ache from excessive electrolytes in carnivore popsicles. Dr. Nelson states the body tightly regulates pH and electrolytes, so alkaline water likely has minimal effect. Excess sodium, potassium, or magnesium can cause symptoms similar to deficiency including muscle weakness and cramps. During initial adaptation and keto flu, increased electrolyte needs are expected due to fluid changes.
David, retiring and wanting to start a channel supporting proper human diet, asks about certifications for credibility. Barb encourages him to start immediately, stating personal experience and journey are credible. While coaching certifications exist, viewers seek authentic experiences from people documenting their own transformations.
Mick Health reports her husband's sugar levels have been good for nearly four months on carnivore and asks about weaning from diabetes medication. Dr. Nelson advises working with a healthcare provider rather than stopping independently. The approach depends on the specific medication, with some requiring tapering. Patients should inform providers of improved sugars and ask which medications can be decreased or stopped.
Anna asks about carnivore healing of enlarged prostate in elderly men. Panel members lack direct experience but note inflammation reduction could theoretically help. Dr. Nelson explains prostate healing occurs more slowly than conditions like fatty liver or diabetes criteria, which may reverse in weeks. Central nervous system and prostate tissues heal slowly. While no objective MRI evidence of size reduction has been encountered, no reports exist of carnivore worsening the condition. George reports improvement in prostate symptoms after carnivore, attributing his previous issues to being morbidly obese and diabetic, now resolved. Coach Lisa mentions having clients with this issue and her 94-year-old father. Dr. Barry has a video titled "Shrink Enlarged Prostate in Seven Steps" from six years ago with a 2026 update confirmation.
A new giveaway is announced for 30-day free access to healinghumanity.life community, which includes approximately 12 weekly Zoom calls with doctors, experts, and Q&A sessions. Viewers should post their best question with hashtag life. Non-winners can access 50% off using the promo code in the description.
Bacon Girl celebrated three years migraine-free after switching to a proper human diet. The transformation took only a few weeks. Carrie's wife had suffered from migraines for approximately 30 years, requiring washcloths, darkness, and lying down. These migraines disappeared completely after adopting carnivore eating. She initially experienced occasional headaches during transition but now reports complete elimination of migraines.
Lee Copus, known as Kent Carnivore, is recommended for educational content. He personally experienced ulcerative colitis and appears in the documentary "Healing Humanity: The Power of a Proper Human Diet."
Barb recommends pushing eating windows toward morning for most people to allow overnight digestion rest. However, evening meals with family may take priority based on lifestyle. Dr. Bos suggests cutting off eating by 2-3 PM for optimal results. Personal experience indicates the body responds best to earlier eating windows, but social considerations are important.
A viewer on the Lion Diet since May 2025 reported low cortisol and adrenal issues from recent blood tests. Dr. Nelson notes he hasn't observed carnivore diets causing these problems. Some individuals experience pre-existing cortisol issues before starting carnivore. One-on-one consultation is needed to determine specific causes and appropriate testing.
A viewer with 5.4 A1C and glucose readings of 88-98 reported morning readings of 103-114. Dr. Nelson clarified that 5.4 A1C is not pre-diabetic, but impaired fasting glucose indicates pre-diabetes. A1C alone may not provide complete assessment. The solution involves stopping current dietary patterns. Pre-diabetes and diabetes can be reversed or put into remission with very low carbohydrate or carnivore diets.
Carnivore dieters sometimes show slightly elevated A1C levels. The argument that red blood cells live longer on carnivore diets lacks support. Red blood cells have a normal lifespan of 90-120 days in healthy individuals. Metabolically sick people may destroy red blood cells sooner. A1C levels of 5.7-5.9 may not indicate problems when daily glucose shows low variability.
High glucose variability causes more damage than slightly elevated average glucose. Glycation damage occurs more severely with blood sugar shooting up and down versus stable elevated levels. Carnivore diets minimize glucose variability due to very low carbohydrate intake.
The dawn effect is a normal physiological response occurring between 3-6 AM, sometimes extending to 7-8 AM. The body releases glucagon, cortisol, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and human growth hormone to prepare for the day, increasing glucose production. People with low insulin sensitivity experience larger glucose rises and slower returns to baseline. No specific intervention is needed for dawn effect alone. Improving overall insulin sensitivity through diet, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction addresses the underlying issue.
All panel members plan to attend Meatstock 2027. The event is described as excellent for networking. The 2026 Meatstock featured extensive tomahawk preparation with 102 tomahawks served simultaneously. Discount code "healing humanity" provides savings at meatstockconvention.com.
A viewer reported walking 4.62 miles four weeks after hip replacement with no issues. Ashley shared her mother's experience with two knee replacements - one before carnivore and one after. The carnivore knee replacement showed remarkable improvement in healing speed. Reduced inflammation, better sleep, and stronger immune function contribute to faster healing.
Thyroid questions require clarification between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Most common thyroid issues involve hypothyroidism secondary to Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune condition. Carnivore diets improve autoimmune conditions to varying degrees. Complete thyroid panels including antibodies are recommended rather than single tests. Fat intake supports hormone production and reduces inflammation. Very low-fat, high-protein diets are not generally recommended except for short periods.
Skeeter syndrome involves intense allergic reactions to mosquito saliva proteins causing large, painful welts. The condition involves mast cell mediation and localized reactions. Low-histamine diets help reduce symptoms and calm overreactive mast cells. Daily antihistamines may help moderate reactions. Topical treatments are recommended. The condition represents an exaggerated immune response rather than a normal reaction.
Optimal tomahawk thickness is approximately the width demonstrated during discussion. Meatstock events featured steaks ranging from normal thickness to 4 inches thick.
Ashley reported ketone levels of 0.3-0.5 before fasting, reaching 2.8 during fasting. Normal carnivore ketone levels typically range around 0.5. Other panel members report 0.8-1.2 when tested. The highest recorded ketone level mentioned was 3.5 during one-meal-a-day with exercise. Higher ketone numbers are not necessarily better, and there are safety limits.
Carrie recommends strict carnivore for 30-60 days minimum to overcome sugar addiction. Partial approaches including artificial sweeteners prolong cravings. Complete abstinence works better than moderation for addiction recovery. Sugar cravings typically resolve within three weeks for some individuals, longer for others. Once cravings disappear, the diet becomes significantly easier to maintain.
Australian viewer reported total cholesterol of 17.9 (converted to 692 US units) after three years on animal-based diet with zero calcium score. Triglyceride-to-HDL ratio should be close to 1.0, with under 1.5 considered excellent. Advanced lipid panels reveal LDL particle size, with large fluffy particles being preferable. CT angiograms can detect soft plaque if additional testing is needed. Zero calcium scores indicate cardiovascular health despite elevated cholesterol numbers.
Stage three kidney disease is defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate under 60 for more than three months on two different tests separated by at least three months. Multiple studies have debunked the theory that protein damages kidneys. Most people experience improved kidney function on carnivore diets. Many testimonials exist of stage three and stage four kidney disease patients showing improvement on carnivore eating. Moderate protein with high fat is recommended rather than very high protein intake.
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