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BV #26: Carnivore Doctors Don’t Get Insulin, Stress Hormones, and the True Cause of Fat Gain
In this episode we discuss:
-Shawn Baker claims gluconeogenesis is fine – is he right? -Dr Rob Cywes on carb addiction, insulin resistance, and bariatric surger Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
0:47 – Shawn Baker compares gluconeogenesis to cholesterol synthesis – is the comparison valid?
2:47 – is increasing gluconeogenesis through low-carb diets optimal?
6:54 – problems with upregulating gluconeogenesis: stress hormones, ammonia, muscle breakdown, and insulin resistance
10:15 – Shawn Baker’s claim that breathing too much isn’t stressful – is that true?
12:28 – gluconeogenesis as the result of elevated stress hormones – is there a long-term cost?
14:24 – Shawn Baker’s social media post reveals flawed reasoning and a lack of critical thinking
17:47 – what “stress” really means and whether cortisol is always harmful
23:45 – the cost of upregulated gluconeogenesis, elevated glucagon, and low t3 on low-carb diets
25:15 – Dr Rob Cywes’ claim that carbs do no harm, it’s our relationship with them that’s the problem