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So let's start by describing your symptoms. Where is the rash? Is it all over or concentrated on certain parts of your body? Does it itch? I can understand why you might not be sure which it is, a keto rash or a histamine intolerance, since symptoms of the two can be similar. I wouldn't do this. Like @Geezy said, fat is your energy. I would still aim for 70% of your calories coming from fat and 30% coming from protein (this is acheived by basically eat 1g of fat for every 1g of protein). According to Dr. Boz, on variant of a Keto rash in an inflammation caused by little "critters" living in your skin that love glucose. If you are not eating enough fat, then your body will be working overtime to convert protein into glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis. It's as if you are eating carbs. They were initially starved when you started keto, but when you decided to lower the fat, your glucose production may have went up, and these little guys got excited and started multiplying. I'm not sure if I buy that, but she makes it make sense. If you are actively losing weight and burning your body fat, these could actually have toxins or histamines stored in them, which are being released into your blood stream. Again, where is the rash? Centrally located? Or all over? Some thoughts on how to test this yourself include adding back in 50-100 carbs a day for the next 2 weeks by adding fruit. This is called an "animal-based" carnivore diet (for whatever reason, lol). But STILL EAT the eggs, steak, and whatever else you have been eating. If it's keto rash, symptoms should alleviate and you can then try again with cutting the plants out. If it's histamines I wouldn't expect any changes. For keto rash, topical steroids will help for itching and oral antibiotics with help with inflammation. To test for histamines, aim for the freshest meat possible, straight from the butcher. Grocery store meat will have been hung and aged for weeks before packaging. Avoid jerky, canned meats, etc. For histamines, an antihistamine will help alleviate the itch. So if antihistamines help, your problem leans towards histamine intolerance. If hydrocortisone cream and an antibiotic help, then it's more likely keto rash.

Yes, through gluconeogenesis, the body synthesizes glucose from proteins to maintain blood sugar levels and prevent hypoglycemia, as certain cells in your body are dependent on glucose. While it's demand-driven, it's not a fast process. It can be triggered by fasting, but it doesn't really contribute meaningfully until after about 6 hours of fasting. Maybe a little sooner with intense exercise. So that intense exercise for most people (carb eaters) is fueled by glucagon that's already in your cells. Glucose in your blood can be quickly ushered into the cells with insulin. But if there is no glucose freely flowing in your veins and you are not fully fat adapted you will likely feel fatigued and weaker because your running low on energy. If you are fat adapted and the body is expecting these regular intense exercise sessions then it will have plenty of fat/ketones on hand.

I must say that I am once again a fan of the power bowl. Lately I have been mixing ground beef, scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, and bacon all together. It's so tasty that cheese isn't even required, lol.

Excellent. I love hearing about carnivore successes, even the seemingly small ones that actually really really matter as they continue to add up. Keep doing what you are doing!

Thanks for sharing. I'll save this to listen to later. I listened to just a little random portion of it and it sounds like it might be a very good 2+ hour interview.

As expected. Carbs provide a lot of instantly available energy. Fat/ketones provide a steady stream of sustained energy. Consuming carbs is like throwing crumpled up newpaper into a fire. It instantly burns releasing energy. Eating fat is like throwing a log on that fire. The fire is going to keep burning for hours and is guaranteed not to go out. What I have heard is that yes, you will see a performance hit in the gym. But over time, as you become more and more fat adapted, you will eventually get back to those performance markers you were hitting previously. But it won't happen overnight, and it might even take a year.

This "quitting carnivore" or "adding back carbs" themes circle back around every couple years. It's mostly click bait, as mentioned above. Even my first video I made on my channel (2 years ago) I put the words "I almost quit carnivore" because it was trending back then. Although in my case, it was a true part of my story that I almost scared myself into quitting when I got blood work that I didn't expect, I admittedly put those words in there to attract interest, lol. In hindsight I kinda hate it and alway intend to make a new thumbnail for that video.

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of LeadProtein supplements are wildly popular, but CR’s tests of 23 products found that more than two-thirds of them contain more lead in a single serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day By Paris Martineau Investigative Reporter Published October 14, 2025·Updated October 15, 2025 It's been 15 years since CR last tested for lead in protein powders and shakes. This time, the average level of lead was higher, and fewer products contained undetectable amounts of it. (Photo: Scott Meadows/Consumer Reports) Much has changed since Consumer Reports first tested protein powders and shakes. Over the past 15 years, Americans’ obsession with protein has transformed what had been a niche product into the centerpiece of a multibillion-dollar wellness craze, driving booming supplement sales and spawning a new crop of protein-fortified foods that now saturate supermarket shelves and social media feeds. Yet for all the industry’s growth and rebranding, one thing hasn’t changed: Protein powders still carry troubling levels of toxic heavy metals, according to a new Consumer Reports investigation. Our latest tests of 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands found that heavy metal contamination has become even more common among protein products, raising concerns that the risks are growing right alongside the industry itself. For more than two-thirds of the products we analyzed, a single serving contained more lead than CR’s food safety experts say is safe to consume in a day—some by more than 10 times. CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein-powders-and-shakes-contain-high-levels-of-lead-a4206364640/

Welcome aboard Jonathan. It was a pleasure having you on our Monday Night livestream/video call. I'm always inspired to see someone reversing CKD. It gives me hope that someday I will significantly reverse mine.

Awesome report @MimiDez . I quit coffee in 2019. I drink tea now but I don't feel dependent on it like I was with coffee. I feel liberated. I've heard a recommendation for those with gerd and acid reflux, besides cleaning up the diet, and that is to put a brick or two under the legs of the headboard side of your bed, so that your whole body is sleeping at an angle. It's supposed to be much more effective than those special wedge shaped pillows.

Awesome! So you're 10 months in. That's great! Was it a "new years resolution?" I couldn't help but notice the timing. What are some of your highlights so far?

Welcome aboard! How recently did you get started?

Hey, keep doing what you are doing. A keto/ketovore approach is still part of the proper human diet spectrum. And the green beans, cabbage, and mushrooms are going to be pretty benign from a weight loss perspective. Focus on abstaining from grains and refined sugars and eat only what the earth provides, and you will be off to a great start! If I am going to "cheat", I will "cheat" with something keto friendly. I don't even consider it cheating because I have no guilt in doing so, and no qualms about admitting it. I am on a carnivore diet most of the time.

This is probably spot on. An interesting fact is that professional bodybuilders are 5 times as likely to die of a heart attack. Common reasons include their junk diet (processed foods) and performance enhancing drugs - not to mention that extreme weight training contributes to cardiac overload.

Ketogenic Diet Could Shield Against Prenatal Stress, New Study Suggestsby Bioengineer⠀October 11, 2025⠀in Health⠀Reading Time: 4 mins read In a striking advancement in the intersection of nutrition and neurodevelopmental health, recent research conducted by Italian scientists has shed light on the protective effects of a ketogenic diet administered during early life on the enduring consequences of prenatal stress. This novel investigation, presented at the prestigious 38th ECNP Congress in Amsterdam, underscores the potential for dietary interventions to mitigate long-term behavioral and psychological deficits originating from adverse prenatal environments. Prenatal stress is a well-documented risk factor that predisposes offspring to a spectrum of neuropsychiatric disorders and developmental impairments. The biological underpinnings of these outcomes involve complex alterations within the developing brain during gestation, which can manifest as deficits in sociability, motivation, and emotional regulation throughout life. Traditionally, interventions have focused on post-symptom pharmacological treatments, often accompanied by significant side effects. The emerging paradigm posits that nutritional strategies could provide a preemptive avenue for safeguarding mental health before clinical symptoms arise. The study employed a rigorous experimental design involving pregnant rats exposed to stress during the crucial final week of gestation, simulating prenatal adversity. Upon weaning at 21 days old, the offspring were segregated into two dietary groups: one receiving a standard control diet and the other a ketogenic diet characterized by high fat and very low carbohydrate content. Behavioral assessments conducted at postnatal day 42 revealed remarkable differences between these cohorts, highlighting the ketogenic diet’s role in attenuating stress-induced behavioral abnormalities. Specifically, rats on the ketogenic regimen demonstrated significantly improved sociability and engagement with their environment, as well as increased grooming behavior — a proxy for enhanced self-care and reduced anxiety-like symptoms. Contrastingly, approximately half of the offspring fed a conventional diet from stressed mothers exhibited pronounced behavioral disturbances indicative of prenatal stress effects. This prevalence substantially diminished in the ketogenic diet group, with only 22% of males and 12% of females displaying such vulnerabilities, suggesting a sex-specific efficacy in benefit. At the mechanistic level, the ketogenic diet is known to induce profound cellular and metabolic changes, including enhanced mitochondrial function, shifts in neurotransmitter dynamics, and hormonal modulation. These adaptations collectively bolster neural resilience and may underlie the observed protective outcomes. The differential response by sex hints at distinct biological pathways being engaged; males appeared to experience reduction in neuroinflammation, whereas females benefited via augmentation of antioxidant defenses. Such findings pave the way for tailored nutritional interventions sensitive to sex-based neurobiological differences. Dr. Alessia Marchesin of the University of Milan, the lead investigator, emphasized the diet’s potential as an early life shield for the developing brain. According to Dr. Marchesin, the ketogenic diet essentially acts as a neuroprotective agent post-weaning, potentially preventing the establishment of persistent social and motivational deficits that typically emerge after prenatal stress exposure. The implications of preconditioning young brains nutritionally could revolutionize preventive psychiatry, offering a non-pharmacological approach to reducing the burden of neurodevelopmental disorders. However, it is crucial to consider that the ketogenic diet group exhibited slower growth rates, prompting questions about caloric intake’s role in the observed neuroprotective effects. The researchers caution against premature extrapolation to humans, noting that sex-specific differences and metabolic demands must be carefully evaluated in further studies. The intricate balance between diet composition, growth, and neurodevelopment requires comprehensive exploration to optimize potential clinical applications. Independent commentary from Dr. Aniko Korosi, an Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam, positions this work within the burgeoning field of Nutritional Psychiatry. Dr. Korosi highlights the importance of identifying specific nutrients, critical windows of intervention, and individual susceptibilities to tailor effective dietary strategies for mental health modulation. The intriguing demonstration that postnatal ketogenic feeding can counteract prenatal stress-induced behavioral risks opens new avenues for investigating underlying biological processes, notably the sex-specific mechanisms involved. This research represents a paradigm shift, proposing that early dietary modulation may transcend symptom treatment and instead function as a prophylactic tool against the development of mood and social disorders linked to prenatal adversity. It suggests a future where adjusting nutrition in at-risk populations could substantially lower incidence rates of psychiatric disorders, mitigating long-term societal and economic impacts. Despite the promising results in animal models, translation to human populations necessitates cautious optimism. The complexity of human development, environmental variables, and genetic heterogeneity requires carefully controlled clinical trials to validate these findings. Such studies must account for the delicate balance between dietary benefits and potential growth or metabolic side effects, especially in developing children. In conclusion, this investigation enriches our understanding of how metabolic and nutritional states interact with neurodevelopmental trajectories shaped by early life stress. The ketogenic diet emerges not merely as a tool for metabolic diseases and epilepsy but as a candidate for mitigating the shadow cast by prenatal psychological stress on offspring behavior and mental health. This convergence of neuroscience, psychiatry, and nutrition signifies a promising frontier for preventive mental health strategies. As scientific inquiry advances, these findings may herald a new era of personalized pediatric nutritional interventions designed to bolster resilience against neuropsychiatric vulnerability stemming from early environmental insults. The challenge remains to unravel the precise molecular cascades and optimize these dietary regimens to maximize safety and efficacy for human application. ARTICLE SOURCE: https://bioengineer.org/ketogenic-diet-could-shield-against-prenatal-stress-new-study-suggests/

World's 1st vegetarian body builder Varinder Singh Ghuman dies of heart attack - what led to his death?Story by ET Now Varinder Singh Ghuman: Professional bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman has died of cardiac arrest on Thursday, sparking an outpouring of grief. He breathed his last at the age of 41, PTI reported. Ghuman was widely popular as 'Vegetarian Bodybuilder'. Citing Ghuman's nephew Amanjot Singh Ghuman, PTI reported that the actor was experiencing shoulder pain and had gone to a private hospital in Amritsar for treatment. He also said that the actor suffered a heart attack in the hospital around 5 pm. Here's everything you need to know about Varinder as fans mourn his demise and offer condolences. Who was Varinder Singh Ghuman?Ghuman was born in Gurdaspur, Punjab, and won the Mr. India title in 2009. He later finished runner-up in Mr. Asia and established himself as one of India's biggest names in professional bodybuilding, ToI reported. Arnold Schwarzenegger chose him as a brand ambassador to promote his products in Asia. World's first vegetarian bodybuilderHis commitment to vegetarianism set him apart. According to ToI, Ghuman was widely recognised as the world's first vegetarian professional bodybuilder, and this achievement became a point of pride for India's fitness community. Varinder Singh Ghuman's Acting Career: Worked with Salman KhanGhuman was not only famous as a vegetarian bodybuilder, but he also earned recognition in his acting career. He made his film debut in 2012 with "Kabaddi Once Again," followed by appearances in "Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014)" and "Marjaavaan (2019). In 2023, he appeared in "Tiger 3" alongside Salman Khan, which brought him further recognition. Ghuman's dedication to fitnessBehind the scenes, Ghuman was a dedicated fitness enthusiast, regularly sharing workout routines and motivational posts with his followers. His Instagram community of over one million fans reflects the breadth of his influence. For many young fitness enthusiasts, he was not just a bodybuilder, but a mentor who proved that ethical choices and athletic excellence could coexist. Condolences Pour InUnion minister Ravneet Singh Bittu called Ghuman the "pride of Punjab" and termed his death as an "irreparable loss for the country". "Passing away of the pride of Punjab, 'the He-Man of India', Varinder Ghuman ji, is an irreparable loss for the country. He set new standards in the world of fitness with his hard work and vegetarian lifestyle. His life will always be a source of inspiration for the youth," the BJP leader said on X. Congress MP and former deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa credited Ghuman with bringing glory to Punjab. "It is heartbreaking to hear the news of the sudden demise of Punjab's famous bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman. He brought glory to Punjab with his hard work, discipline, and talent. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength to the family to bear this loss," Randhawa said on X. Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal too expressed grief and said, "I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the untimely passing of international bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman. Varinder worked very hard and achieved great heights in his life; he was an inspiration for our youth." ARTICLE SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/other/world-s-1st-vegetarian-body-builder-varinder-singh-ghuman-dies-of-heart-attack-what-led-to-his-death/ar-AA1OcZ0G

lol. I mean I get it. You can't have a cake getting all caked up 😆

I know several people in Africa. Most of them are through forums like this one. One of my friends who used to live here in Ohio now serves as a missionary in Botswana. I don't know of any specific programs outside of programs designed for refugees and others seeking asylum or legal immigration into the United States, which is where I happen to live.

So for starters, don't worry about that occasional macadamia nut or avocado. Those are harmless in small quantities and certainly hasn't done anything to derail your efforts. They were still keto so you're good, and they were back out of your system in no time. That averages 5+ lbs per month, which is actually really good. Oftentimes we see a fast initial drop due to shedding water weight because you're depleting all your carbHYDRATE stores, and then it slows down to 1-2 lbs a week. Sometimes we hit plateaus where the scale doesn't move, but healing or body recomposition is taking place. Weight loss resumes after a while. You have to keep doing what you are doing. I would not call it a "stall" unless you haven't seen the scale budge in 3 months. In the meantime, let carnivore become your identity. This is your lifestyle now. You only eat animal products. What times do you eat? What time to you go to bed and wake up? And are you undereating? Intermittent fasting is a great idea. If I could, every day I would eat at noon and then again at 7pm. I go to bed at midnight (I am up past my bedtime tonight, lol). I try to make sure I don't eat within 4 hours of going to sleep, and that I don't eat immediately upon waking up (typically 7-8am). Sometimes circumstances are that I eat breakfast and dinner but skip lunch. I aim for around 2000-2500 calories, split between 2 meals. My thinking is to take the amount I would normally have eaten across 3 meals, and eat the same amount between 2 meals. In other words, these 2 meals are a little larger than before because I am taking half my 3rd meal and redistributing it to those other 2 meals. I am trying to avoid routinely undereating. It's okay to under eat or fast from time to time, but when you make it a habit, your body will adapt and slow down your metabolism because it thinks there's a shortage or famine. You can also test some things on yourself. For example, try eliminating the heavy cream (or any other dairy) for a week or two. Remember milk, by design, is intended to add bulk to a young calf. If you are using any kind of artificial sweetener, it could be triggering a cephalic phase insulin response. This happens to some people even with diet drinks, so avoid such diet drinks throughout the day and only have them with a meal (which is going to trigger an insulin response anyway). And then like Scott said, you can test different fat:protein ratios, and aim to get quality sleep. A lot of maintenance is done while you are asleep. And then when you wake up, go empty and weight yourself then as this will be the most accurate, before you start adding the weight of food and drink (and clothing).

My emotional stability is one of my favorite 'non-scale victories' of being a carnivore. I used to not just have the brain fog, but also depression, negative thinking, reading too much negativity into something innocent and benign my wife or others might have said to me, etc. I'm a much clearer thinker today and am no longer quick to impugn bad motives to what others say. I realize now that much of the misunderstanding was really on my end. It's awesome to have the support of a team player :) Keep doing what you're doing!

Awesome! Welcome aboard and congratulations on the results you've achieved. It looks like you do some heavy lifting, which I really need to incorporate into my own life. I need to take advantage of all this protein consumption, lol :)