152. Low Carb Keto as Medicine | Real Life Plus Science Behind the Diet - Dr. Eric Westman

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Eric Westman. We talked about all things related to the ketogenic diet and what he’s observed from the decades he’s been practicing, researching and teaching.. Dr. Westman is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University. He is Board Certified in Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine, and co-founded the Duke Keto Medicine Clinic with Dr. William S. Yancy Jr. in 2006 after 8 years of clinical research regarding low carbohydrate ketogenic diets. Dr. Westman is a New York Times best-selling author of such books as The New Atkins for a New You, Cholesterol Clarity, and Keto Clarity. He is also a co-founder of Adapt Your Life, an education and product company based on low carbohydrate concepts. We discuss the following: 2:09 All about Dr. Eric Westman 3:33 Keto Clarity and Cholesterol Clarity book 4:28 Cholesterol and the belief that it’s causing cardiovascular disease 7:32 Risk of eating too many carbohydrates with fats and proteins 9:22 Thoughts on keto causing ketoacidosis and that carbs are essential for optimal health 11:50 End Your Carb Confusion book 14:50 Thoughts on PUFAs 22:32 Thyroid health and keto 24:30 Can insulin be too low? 26:02 The power of food 30:44 Food addiction element 32:28 Testosterone health and keto 37:10 Thoughts on being in and out of ketosis 40:58 Simple rules are needed to achieve success 43:45 Internet-based keto vs. evidence-based keto video 46:10 Tips and thoughts on low energy after doing keto for a while 50:08 Cholesterol class 55:14 Thoughts on LDL going up 1:01:17 Where to find Dr. Eric Westman _____ RESOURCES - Dr. Eric Westman: https://ericwestmanmd.com/ - Adapt Your Life Academy: https://adaptyourlifeacademy.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdaptYourLife - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AdaptYourLife/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdaptYourLife - New Book: End Your Carb Confusion: https://amzn.to/32nRm8q - Book: Cholesterol Clarity: https://amzn.to/3Fn1NI0 - Keto: Science-Based Versus Internet-Based: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH_DyjphfpU ____ CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore Cure SIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER _____ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Nutrition with Judy Articles Nutrition with Judy Resources Cutting Against the Grain Podcast _____ FIND ME 🌎 Website 📺 YouTube 🏞 Instagram 👤 Facebook _____ **DISCLAIMER: I am only here to provide support as a nutritional therapy practitioner and I am not providing medical advice. I always recommend working with a team of holistic practitioners, including your PCP and a certified nutritional therapy practitioner. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.