Lecture Notes: Impact of Carnivore Diet on Diabetes Risk

Overview

• Examining whether a carnivore diet increases the risk of diabetes.
• Review of 16 years of personal blood work data (2008-2024).

Key Highlights from Blood Work

• Hemoglobin A1C Levels:
  • 2008: 5.1%
  • 2018 (strict keto and fasting period): 4.8%
  • 2024: 5.5%
• Blood Glucose Levels:
  • 2008: 95 mg/dL
  • 2018: 83 mg/dL
  • 2024: 94 mg/dL
• C-Reactive Protein (CRP):
  • 2008: 0.62 mg/L
  • Recent (2024): 0.2 mg/L
• White Blood Cell Count (WBC):
  • 2008: 7.2 units/L
  • 2024: 5.9 units/L

Observations

• Dietary Impact:
  • Increase in A1C attributed to increased consumption of sourdough bread products, not the carnivore diet.
  • Despite high meat consumption, inflammation markers like CRP and WBC have decreased.
• Metabolic Health Indicators:
  • Fasting insulin levels within healthy range (2018: 2.8 IU/mL; 2024: 4 IU/mL)
  • Triglycerides remain low (2018: 32 mg/dL; 2024: 49 mg/dL)
  • LDL cholesterol increased but ApoB/A1 ratio remains favorable.
• Lifestyle Changes:
  • 2018 marks the healthiest metabolic period (strict keto, fasting, high exercise).
  • Reduction in fasting due to feeling weak but overall resilience and energy improved.

Additional Health Insights

• Berberine Hydrochloride:
  • Used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for metabolic health.
  • Supports healthy body composition and reduces food cravings.
• Future Focus:
  • Will further explore new biomarkers like fructosamine, glycated albumin, and 1,5-AHG.

Conclusion

• 16 years of blood work indicate no significant negative impact of a carnivore diet on diabetes risk or chronic inflammation.
• Overall metabolic health remains positive despite dietary changes.

Future Content

• Upcoming video on more sensitive biomarkers than A1C.
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