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Writing a summary of this just incase if you dont have 2 hours
• Insulin controls fat storage, not calories alone
• High insulin = fat locked in
• Sugar spikes insulin, but insulin is the real problem
• Insulin resistance causes weight gain
• Frequent eating keeps insulin high
• Snacking slows fat loss
• Carbs raise insulin more than fat
• Protein raises insulin least and improves satiety
• Healthy fats don’t spike insulin
• Intermittent fasting lowers insulin
• Fasting helps access stored fat
• Strength training improves insulin sensitivity
• Muscle acts as a glucose sink
• Cardio alone is less effective
• Ultra-processed foods worsen insulin resistance
• Liquid calories spike insulin fast
• Sleep deprivation increases insulin resistance
• Stress raises insulin via cortisol
• Type 2 diabetes is insulin driven
• Obesity is hormonal, not willpower
• Weight-loss drugs don’t fix insulin resistance
• Fix insulin → fat loss becomes easier

I'm now 71 years old and was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in summer 2024. I read everything I could and decided to eat the very low carb way. I cut out sugar (obviously), potatoes, bread and any products made with wheat flour or oats, pasta and rice. I also practice time restricted eating, I eat between noon and 6pm.. I lost 2 stone in weight and my numbers are now so good I was able to stop my diabetic medication. It worked for me and I've never felt better.

At about an hour and 15 minutes into this conversation, your guest mentions dietitians. Not just that but using the word ketones to a traditionally trained dietitian. I was inspired to share something that we have seen, firsthand. A few years ago, my husband and I were invited to a local hospital to do a cooking demonstration for bariatric patients. Some were in the stages of pre-surgery and some were in the stages of post surgery. The hospital chose to bring in their dietitians to do their demonstration, and then we were to follow them. We chose to arrive early, so we could listen to what they had to say, and then build upon it, our idea was that we would reinforce what the hospital dietitians shared. Imagine our surprise when everything that they did was around cooking in a microwave, eating processed foods, that might be low and fat but full of preservatives. The bottom line …  it was a peel, heat and serve presentation. To say it was a full 180° away from what we do, is an understatement. We were there to show and talk about cooking from scratch. Dietitians are trained by the same people who train our doctors here in the US. Big Pharma controls the AMA far too much here.

I'm 48, had a stroke in the cerebellum. And just found out a clogged c artery. Pray for me please.

I first tried keto about 5 years ago, found it to be super easy, dropped 20lbs in 2 months and then thought "oh yeah, I can now go back to my regular way of eating, just eat less". Yeah, no. I've gained all the weight back and meandered around like that for over three years, until I decided to get back on track. For real, this time. I've been strict keto since late July 2025 and have dropped 40lbs in that time, as a 39 yo woman. I haven't been this weight since my 20s. My energy levels are up, my sleep is deep, there's no brain-fog, I fast easily, the list goes on. But I had to come to terms with the fact that I am a sugar addict, plain and simple.
One bite of candy can throw me off for weeks. Is it like that for everyone? Probably not. But I bet a lot of people are highly addicted to refined sugar and are unaware of it. Once you are and you see the amount of sh*t that gets put into all our food, it's mind-blowing.
Don't be afraid of the cravings, they go away fast. Keep your electrolytes up and there won't be keto-flu (at least in my experience). Prepare for your social life to tank a bit, which is probably overall the hardest part. People don't understand, they think this is unhealthy. You'll have to explain it many, many times with a lot of love and even more patience. As your weight drops and you feel better, some people might wanna try to lure you into some indulgences. Don't. They're not worth it. Instead, prepare your own keto-friendly desserts and bring those to birthday parties, or whatever. You don't have to miss out, you just have to structure a bit more. Grocery shopping will be a breeze, because most of the isles are not for you anymore. You might even save a lot of money, because eating out is a bit of a hassle, I'm not gonna lie.
Still, taking everything into account, I haven't felt better in a long time and I intend to keep it that way, creating the best version of me that I can possibly be, to step into my 40's this year.
A special "Thank you" to Dr. Bikman, Dr. Pelz, Dr. Fung, Dr. Berry, Dr. Boz for sharing their knowledge with us. And thank you Steven and the whole DOAC Team for giving these guests a platform to reach even more people.

I was diagnosed with terminal cancer (NHL), back in 2012.. thanks to Thomas Seyfried and his book Cancer as a Metabolic Disease Im today cancer free..

I was in deep prayer this morning asking God for help with my health and weight goals. And i was blessed with this 2 hour podcast. I was sad when it ended. Thank you God for answering my prayer.

He said he personally doesn't eat breakfast 😮 and another visitor said breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Can you do a show with 3-4 experts debating 😅PLEASE

12 years keto.  I’ve tip toed away a couple of days here and there and have always regretted it.  If you enjoy energy and being pain free and mentally sound and excited about your life keto is absolutely sustainable.  My bloodwork is ELITE!  53 yrs old F, 5 ft tall 117 lbs. alc 4.6, BP 90/60, visceral fat 4 … in the best shape of my life.  12 yrs ago I was 40 yrs old, morbidly obese at 5 ft 235 lbs.  I can’t imagine what my quality of life would be like at 53 if I didn’t make the change.

Ben is the epitome of how a man and a scientist should be. Knowledgeable enough to challenge the narrative, but humble enough to acknowledge that he is still an observer and a learner in this world.
Thanks Steven... this podcast is part of my self-improvement journey and I love all of your conversations, whether i agree with the guests or not. ❤️

I worked in a cancer center for 14 years and we always had a big bowl of candy sitting on the counter.  I was learning about natural eating and how cancer is fed by sugar while I worked there.  Could not wait to get out of that place.  It’s so sad that people have over the years made discoveries to help people either treat or prevent cancer and the medical field does NOT want that to happen.  Cancer is too much of a cash cow.  So sad!

I went on a fasting keto diet on February 1st. 23hr fast, one meal a day, low carbs < 50gr) and high protein/fat and today have lost 60lbs.

I started keto on 12/28/25 and I kid you not, all of my severe joint pain is GONE, my brain fog is gone, my fatigue is gone and crazily enough—my heel spur no longer hurts whatsoever! My heel spur was so bad I could barely walk on my left food and I was going to have to have surgery to fix the problem. I can now go on walks again with my dog and I feel like a brand new human! I wrote this comment only for the off chance that someone else suffering from plantar fasciitis or heel spurs can see that this nutrition plan can help give you your physical life back.

"My name is Débora Balthazar. I live in Brazil and, yes, I am Brazilian. I want to say that I am a nutrition student and your program has helped me much more than I could have ever imagined. In some 'strange' way, you saved my life and my family's life.
​I used to be sick, but not anymore. I help my mother a lot, who is diabetic. As a nutrition student, I am grateful for your program; Brazilian universities do not teach us this way. Here, the population is getting sicker and sicker.
​I hope that one day I can help people just as you do."

One of your best guests. Such humility. Explains things clearly in plain language.

There's a whole world of information that we have to take in for a healthier life; when someone says "whole fruits and vegetables, enjoy them all" yes, but if they are soaked in preservatives, and full of pesticides, and lacking in micronutrients, because they were grown in mineral deficient soil, and maybe some of them have lectins, which lead to leaky gut syndrome, etc, etc, you might really want to look deeper into eating them.  There's water, and then there's water....do your research, dive deep, and do the best you can to eat and live the healthiest life you can.  This video is an amazing part of learning the big picture of health,

“I would choose my Scriptures”. Beautiful and unexpected response. This was a great interview because it encompassed so many aspects of living, being human, and a responsible citizen.

Dr Bikman is the most genuine intelligent man I've listened to. He is so humble and respectful. Thanks for all the imaging information. Personally I wish I can find a man just like him, he is so much more attractive than cocky I'm-all-that men I see. He loves his wife, babies, higher being, and believes in doing good for others. Wow

Great to hear Dr Bikman’s positive opinion of Professor Seyfried and his research into cancer as a metabolic disease. Being a stage 4 brain cancer survivor myself, Professor Seyfried’s research and confidence in his research in the face of overwhelming negativity by the medical community continues to give me hope that I am doing the best thing possible by using a ketogenic diet to keep my cancer at bay. I am Australian, but we met him in his Boston College lab last year. What a positive force he is in this world. He gives me hope. My standard of care oncologists here in Australia just gave me a 24 month prognosis. Hope is everything.