Bob

Here's a recipe...
https://ketogenicwoman.com/how-to-make-carnivore-mayonnaise/
That one uses basically your choice of animal fats. You can also use olive oil or avocado oil as well. The idea behind making your own would be to avoid any industrialized seed oil (canola, soybean, etc) that is common in modern commercial mayo today.

Thanks for the insight.
I will do a bunch of reading over the next couple days.
I didn't think too much of it but I guess I should.
Scott

I did not expect issues with folate either. Have been playing soccer very hard all my life and 2 years ago at 47 was still competing with 25 yo on the pitch. Then I ruptured ACL for the second time, and only due to that had to stop playing. Still had plenty of energy, but the knee took long to recover and required second surgery to partially remove damaged meniscus.
I have been having sleep issues similar to yours from time to time for many years.

My conclusion is do not ignore low folate for too long. Just add liver regularly (not only for folate) and take 5-MTHF - it may further improve other health aspects as well. I suspect and have some information that folate deficit may lead to gut permeability due to gut lining cells being unable to be built properly.

Welcome Vini.
This is interesting because this is the first time I’ve heard of anyone being on a carnivore diet having a folate or vitamin B deficiency. Especially when eating nothing but red meats.
It appears to me that you may have a unique situation within your body that is causing this. What it may be I wouldn’t know. A couple of things that can cause a folate deficiency are certain medications and alcohol use. Since you have been eating Lion I would assume that alcohol is not in your diet.
It sounds to me like you may need to stop eating Lion and possibly consider adding a few things to your diet if they don’t affect you in other ways. Eggs would be my first choice to add back in followed by liver of some sort with chicken being the mildest. Next would be avocado even though I can’t stand them but they do have a fairly healthy fat. Last would be nuts or legumes such as peanuts and leafy green vegetables. Now I can only speak for myself but before I would start eating nuts, peanuts or vegetables I’d start taking a folate supplement.
We lost a granddaughter at birth to a folate deficiency in her mother so ever since then my daughter has taken folic acid to supplement her diet and has since had three healthy children.
Folate deficiency can be very serious and you really need to do something about it soon as it can lead to other issues in your body both physically and mentally.
I hope this helps and let us know what you decide to do and how it works out for you.

I have done 7 and felt like I could have continued.
I have been reading a lot about the advantages and disadvantages of going past the 96 hour mark.
Sometimes the answer is in 'which one you believe the most' as it feels like it is a split amongst the 'experts'.
Scott

Hi, for the last 3 weeks I’ve been watching videos on YouTube about carnivore diet and kidney disease. This has been on my mind because lately the last two or three months may be a little longer. I’ve been feeling like crap. Every time I go get blood work, they tell me I’m fine. I know I’m not. Now I’m starting to see foamy urine and that is concerning me. Which is why I’m interested in carnivore and maybe this could help. Not sure if anybody has any similar issues or dealt with that. I have no one to talk to which is why I joined this community seeking for advice help or maybe someone I can relate.

Way to go @ol_hilly - that's impressive. The longest I've gone is 40 hours.
I've recently returned to 2 meals a day, intermittent fasting. I started losing weight for some reason so I though I'd take advantage of it and ride the wave, lol.
I saw a TikTok earlier of a guy who went 120 days. He was 400 lbs and dropped about 150 of it. He was just having water, vitamins, and minerals.

Which benefits those around you too 🤣
I've heard of women who had suffered from painful iNsAnE cRaMpS every month report that the cramps subsided or became much less severe.

I have done it a number of times now and I am still amazed. I mean, pretty much all of us were programmed from an early age we had to eat three times per day and the food fueled our bodies, etc. etc. 3-4 days in and I have a ton of energy and zero hunger. Still leaves going, HUH? at times.
This last five I actually came off of it without getting really loose. I felt like I tried every combination but it was all the same. As of late I just sort of gave up on 'breaking the fast the right way'. I just ate some bacon and eggs, which I had tried before, but this time all went as normal. Maybe it took me ever how many to adapt, not sure.
Congrats on the 86. Nice work.
Scott

Had my first bite at 85 hours, 57 minutes. I'm just gonna call it 86 hours. Maybe it won't take me as much to feel full for awhile.
Scale said I lost 6 pounds. But then if you pee a gallon, that's 8 pounds. I know I drank alot.
I was discussing this ordeal with a younger friend and said, I think it's funny I can go without food longer than you can go without beer. 😆

Nice work. I probably fast a bit too much, I'm guessing anyway.
I usually land somewhere between 72 and 96 hours. I have read around 96 hours starts some points of diminishing returns. But then others say not so much.
The autophagy and ketosis and human growth hormones and stem cells are all fine and good, and dropping a few pounds is good too, but mostly now I do it because of the way it makes me feel.
From 24 hours on, (did one 7 day fast) I really feel good. I have energy, I am not hungry and everything about it feels positive.
The 'feel good' is the biggest reason I do a couple a month.
Good luck with yours. I need to check out the APP because I am just wining mine. LOL
Scott

Started Thursday night and now might as well wait till tomorrow to break my fast. First one I've done since December last year. Did a 62 hour and later I did a 38 hour. I felt like I needed one now to reset as I have slipped off the wagon face first. And I had a four day weekend to get matters in order.
I might would break it now, except I want to see what this Fasting app does when I get to the end.
Right now I says I'm in Optimal Autophagy. I didn't know there was anything past normal autophagy until I started using this app.
As of now it says,
Fat Burn: 56:37:26
Ketosis: 52:37:26
Autophagy: 48:37:26
Sposta be hours and minutes.
Anyhow, I feel pretty good. Done some exercises off an on. Drank water mostly and a couple cups of coffee a day. A lick of salt in the evenings when my belly says it's time to eat. Some Mag and Potassium.
I've done a four day fast one other time, years ago. It was Hot and I was under the weather. I wasn't doing it on purpose. Looking back, I spose I could have dehydrated some.
I doubt I catch up to you Scott. But really, 96 hours doesn't seem that far off. 🙂

I will have to check it out.
For me it is not so much finding variety as I can eat the same thing everyday with zero issues.
A taco meal like this will allow for my wife and I to eat 'together and eating the same thing' as she strives for variety and 'colors' on her plate.
Nice work.
Scott

My weight is slightly up but I knew it would be this week because of my monthly cycle. I think the hormone balance from going carnivore has done amazing things for me. Im way more positive and I have energy all day even during my cycle week.

Three hamburger patties and two eggs for breakfast.
Normally, I do not eat this early in the morning but was sort of hungry.
On the way home this morning the neighbor up the road had cows in the highway and across the road. I woke them up and helped keep them on the right side of the road while trying to get the cars/trucks to slow down.
Maybe it was being that close to really fresh red meat that triggered some hunger. Not sure. LOL
Scott

Agreed.
I feel like if I got better with a shift in diet I would like to think so could a lot of people.
What I think would help, similar in thought to what you posted, is doctors being a bit more open minded. I get pills and potions can help correct a situation in a hurry and a lot of times that is the best practice. But I wish there was the next step to see what could be done for an alternate means of healing/staying healthy.
Good luck on your continued progress.
Scott

Thank you Scott. I agree that there is a time and place for traditional allopathic medicine. One place they excel is trauma care! My biggest dream would be for doctors' training to be less supportive of the pharmaceutical industry ( unfortunately they do the majority of the funding) and focus more on prevention through truly the healthy diets and environments. I hope that is the future for our next generations.

Thanks for the well wishes.

Best of luck with your upcoming tests.
Yes, it is sad a large part of the medical community, and most in general, think pills and potions are the way to go. (And with that said, in 2018 without pills and potions I probably would not be here today, so I am all for the use of medicines to start the healing process. I'm just not a fan of lifelong prescriptions.)
Good luck with your testing.
Scott

Bob , I can't thank you enough for your comments. I have a feeling you have given me great info. I will be having the urine test run on Monday so they can see what lab draws they want to order. I have found the less I eat the more comfortable I am. Tried a hamburger patty last night and noticed more discomfort late evening. Could just be a coincidence. I'll update when I have lab results.

It is so great to have a community - especially when we don't have medical teams today who seem to understand alternatives perspectives.😊

Just posted a new video on making soft tacos that work for carnivore or ketovore. I’m using Egg Life Wraps as the shell — no flour, no seed oils, and they hold up surprisingly well with a good meat filling.
If you’ve been missing taco night, this is a simple way to bring it back.
Have any of you tried Egg Life wraps yet? Curious what fillings you’re using.
CARNIVORE FRIENDLIEST VERSION
Egg Life Wraps (warmed up) for shells.
McCormick Taco Seasoning (or the cleanest you can find).
Sour Cream
Cheese

KETO OR KETOVORE VERSION:
Lettuce
Tomato, Pico, or Salsa (cleanest you can find).
Avocado or Guacamole

You can still post in this topic all you want. Remember that we advocate a meat-based diet in this community. It does not have to be meat only. We see those who are doing ketovore, keto, animal-based, and even a whole-foods paleo influenced version of a meat-based diet as our brothers and sisters too.
I, too, occasionally eat fruits and vegetables.

Off topic, sort of. I am going to make some homemade peanut butter, and I also want to start making my own mayo, any suggestions?