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The carbohydrate-insulin model of obesity — Dr. David Ludwig

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Cholesterol on keto
27:41
What happens to cholesterol levels on a keto diet? Can weight loss cause increased LDL cholesterol levels? Can resistance training lower LDL cholesterol?
How to best minimize the insulin response long term
30:02
Can you think of a food found in nature, that's high in both fat and sugar? If not, perhaps our human ancestors did not eat a lot of this kind of mixed meals.
How to increase your odds for healthier aging
31:41
What's the biggest issue stopping us from enjoying life in older age, and what can you do to increase your odds for healthier aging?
How to think about how to eat — Gary Taubes
30:34
In this presentation from the Low Carb Denver conference, the amazing Gary Taubes talks about the conflicting dietary advice we are given and what to make of it all.
What about fiber on a low-carb diet?
29:46
What about fiber? How much do we need? What are the origins of the idea that it is good for us. What is the totality of the evidence? What are the claimed mechanisms by which fiber could be of benefit? When did all of this start?
"If you do it right, this will work"
36:24
Keto is much more powerful than medication, when you get it right. Dr. Eric Westman has more than 20 years of experience guiding patients on a keto diet.
Is lower insulin the key to better brain health?
46:36
What is the root cause of the Alzheimer's epidemic – and how should we intervene before the disease is fully developed?
The US dietary guidelines: why they matter
29:38
Is there scientific evidence behind the guidelines, or are there other factors involved?
Weight loss and type 2 diabetes reversal on low carb – is it sustainable?
31:51
In this presentation, Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt goes through the scientific and anecdotal evidence, and also what clinical experience tends to show, regarding the long-term effects of low carb.
Should you be afraid of cholesterol on a low-carb diet?
27:02
What drives the process where good LDL turns into harmful LDL? Is it fat or carbohydrates? What is the impact of fluctuating blood-sugar levels?
PCOS and insulin resistance
33:14
What is the connection between PCOS and insulin resistance? What are the three criteria for PCOS, and why do some women develop too much testosterone? And why do women put on a low-carb diet for other reasons than infertility, have a higher pregnancy rate?
Eating keto to survive cancer
28:51
Audra Wilford on the experience of using a ketogenic diet as part of treating her son Max’s brain tumor.
How to avoid complications of type 1 diabetes
37:28
Why are the recommendations to people with diabetes to eat a high-carb diet a bad idea? And what is the alternative?
A global food revolution
39:01
There’s a global food revolution going on. A paradigm shift in how we look at fat and sugar. Dr. Eenfeldt at Low Carb Vail 2016.
The cause of obesity
38:45
What is the real cause of obesity? What causes weight gain? Dr. Jason Fung at Low Carb Vail 2016.
The carbohydrate-insulin model of obesity — Dr. David Ludwig
37:54
In this presentation from the Low Carb Denver 2019 conference, Dr. David Ludwig walks us through the latest discoveries on how weight gain and weight loss actually work in practice.
How to formulate a low-carb keto diet
48:32
Low-carb pioneer Dr. Eric Westman talks about how to formulate an LCHF diet, low carb for different medical conditions and common pitfalls among others.
The pathways of insulin resistance
30:41
Are we chasing the wrong guy when it comes to heart disease? And if so, what is the real culprit in the disease?
Did the introduction of the dietary guidelines start the obesity epidemic?
35:12
Did the introduction of the dietary guidelines start the obesity epidemic?
The unknown story of vegetable oils
30:15
Nina Teicholz on the history of vegetable oils – and why they are not as healthy as we've been told.
Low-carb living
1:00:21
How do you successfully eat low carb for life? And what’s the role of ketosis? Dr. Stephen Phinney answers these questions.
Exploiting cancer metabolism with ketosis
44:42
Can a ketogenic diet be used in cancer treatment? Dr. Angela Poff at the Low Carb USA 2016.
Therapeutic fasting
46:09
What if there was a more effective treatment alternative for obesity and type 2 diabetes, that is both simple and free?
The hidden costs of medications
44:51
Can medications prevent or hinder your efforts to lose weight and become healthy? Jackie Eberstein at the Low Carb Cruise 2016.

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How to burn body fat efficiently
25:36
In this presentation, you'll learn what foods are keto, how to lose weight, how to get keto-adapted, helpful tips, success stories from people on the keto diet, and much more!
Start reversing type 2 diabetes right away
30:59
In this presentation, Mariela Glandt takes us through a deep dive into the beta cell function’s roll in getting, and reversing diabetes.
How to increase your odds for healthier aging
31:41
What's the biggest issue stopping us from enjoying life in older age, and what can you do to increase your odds for healthier aging?
How to best minimize the insulin response long term
30:02
Can you think of a food found in nature, that's high in both fat and sugar? If not, perhaps our human ancestors did not eat a lot of this kind of mixed meals.
Cholesterol on keto
27:41
What happens to cholesterol levels on a keto diet? Can weight loss cause increased LDL cholesterol levels? Can resistance training lower LDL cholesterol?
What about fiber on a low-carb diet?
29:46
What about fiber? How much do we need? What are the origins of the idea that it is good for us. What is the totality of the evidence? What are the claimed mechanisms by which fiber could be of benefit? When did all of this start?
When weight loss stalls – Jeffry Gerber
30:09
Why does lost weight tend to come back for many people? How can you prevent that, and lose weight long term?
The US dietary guidelines: why they matter
29:38
Is there scientific evidence behind the guidelines, or are there other factors involved?
EAT-Lancet's plant-based planet
30:12
The EAT Lancet report suggests that we should eat no more than 7 g meat per day. Should we all adopt a plant-based diet?
PCOS and insulin resistance
33:14
What is the connection between PCOS and insulin resistance? What are the three criteria for PCOS, and why do some women develop too much testosterone? And why do women put on a low-carb diet for other reasons than infertility, have a higher pregnancy rate?
"If you do it right, this will work"
36:24
Keto is much more powerful than medication, when you get it right. Dr. Eric Westman has more than 20 years of experience guiding patients on a keto diet.
Building healthy athletes: from beginner to winner
36:20
Are athletes protected from chronic health conditions? What is the most common chronic condition in athletes? What does research on endurance-sport performance show?
Insulin resistance and sexual health — Dr. Priyanka Wali
23:24
Is there a connection between insulin resistance and sexual health? In this presentation, Dr. Priyanka Wali presents several studies that have been made on the subject.
Should you be afraid of cholesterol on a low-carb diet?
27:02
What drives the process where good LDL turns into harmful LDL? Is it fat or carbohydrates? What is the impact of fluctuating blood-sugar levels?
Ketones: the metabolic advantage
37:04
Can ketones create a possible metabolic advantage?
The carbohydrate-insulin model of obesity — Dr. David Ludwig
37:54
In this presentation from the Low Carb Denver 2019 conference, Dr. David Ludwig walks us through the latest discoveries on how weight gain and weight loss actually work in practice.
A low-carb diet for T2D reversal – Dr. Sarah Hallberg
34:15
What is the best approach to type 2 diabetes reversal? In this presentation, Sarah takes us on a deep-dive into the matter and she puts studies and evidence under the microscope.
Weight loss and type 2 diabetes reversal on low carb – is it sustainable?
31:51
In this presentation, Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt goes through the scientific and anecdotal evidence, and also what clinical experience tends to show, regarding the long-term effects of low carb.
How to think about how to eat — Gary Taubes
30:34
In this presentation from the Low Carb Denver conference, the amazing Gary Taubes talks about the conflicting dietary advice we are given and what to make of it all.
Mastering your food cravings – Stephanie Dodier
24:38
After ending up at the emergency room at age 36 with a severe panic attack, Stephanie Dodier completely changed the course of her life.
Understanding and treating type 2 diabetes – Dr. Jason Fung
59:44
In this video, Dr. Jason Fung gives a presentation on diabetes to a room full of medical professionals.
How cholesterol really works – Dave Feldman
29:40
Dave Feldman is a software engineer and an entrepreneur with a passion for lipids. In this presentation, he gives us a detailed overview of cholesterol.
Treating patients with low carb – workshop for doctors
33:29
In this video Dr. Campbell Murdoch and Dr. David Unwin hold a workshop for other doctors.
Lies my doctor told me – presentation with Dr. Ken Berry
59:27
Dr. Ken Berry, MD, is a practicing family doctor located in the state of Tennesse. At the Low Carb Cruise in May 2018, he held an inspiring presentation based on his book Lies my doctor told me.

Low-carb basics

"If you do it right, this will work"
36:24
Keto is much more powerful than medication, when you get it right. Dr. Eric Westman has more than 20 years of experience guiding patients on a keto diet.
The cause of obesity
38:45
What is the real cause of obesity? What causes weight gain? Dr. Jason Fung at Low Carb Vail 2016.
How to formulate a low-carb keto diet
48:32
Low-carb pioneer Dr. Eric Westman talks about how to formulate an LCHF diet, low carb for different medical conditions and common pitfalls among others.
A global food revolution
34:30
The mistakes behind the obesity epidemic and how we can fix them together, empowering people everywhere to revolutionize their health.
Konvincing kids that kounting kalories is kooky
27:41
Watch standup comedian Tom Naughton deliver the best talk of the 2015 Low-Carb Cruise.
How to do an LCHF or keto diet
1:00:45
Dr. Eric Westman explains how to do a well-formulated LCHF diet.
How to achieve a healthy low-carb lifestyle
46:42
How should you formulate a low-carb or keto diet exactly in order to maximize success? How much fat, protein and carbs should you eat?
"This should be standard of care"
31:29
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella on how he treats his patients with a low-carb diet.

Weight loss

How to think about how to eat — Gary Taubes
30:34
In this presentation from the Low Carb Denver conference, the amazing Gary Taubes talks about the conflicting dietary advice we are given and what to make of it all.
Weight loss and type 2 diabetes reversal on low carb – is it sustainable?
31:51
In this presentation, Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt goes through the scientific and anecdotal evidence, and also what clinical experience tends to show, regarding the long-term effects of low carb.
The carbohydrate-insulin model of obesity — Dr. David Ludwig
37:54
In this presentation from the Low Carb Denver 2019 conference, Dr. David Ludwig walks us through the latest discoveries on how weight gain and weight loss actually work in practice.
The pathways of insulin resistance
30:41
Are we chasing the wrong guy when it comes to heart disease? And if so, what is the real culprit in the disease?
Therapeutic fasting
46:09
What if there was a more effective treatment alternative for obesity and type 2 diabetes, that is both simple and free?
Insulin resistance and sexual health — Dr. Priyanka Wali
23:24
Is there a connection between insulin resistance and sexual health? In this presentation, Dr. Priyanka Wali presents several studies that have been made on the subject.
The hidden costs of medications
44:51
Can medications prevent or hinder your efforts to lose weight and become healthy? Jackie Eberstein at the Low Carb Cruise 2016.
The problem with sugar
50:01
Is it fat or sugar that has triggered the unprecedented epidemics of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic disease? Taubes at Low Carb USA 2017.
Weight control – calories or insulin
36:26
Is weight loss controlled by calories in and calories out? Or is our body weight carefully regulated by hormones?
LCHF for obesity and diabetes
1:03:45
Dr. Jay Wortman explains hhow to reverse obesity and diabetes using LCHF.
Hyperinsulinemia - what insulin does in your body
45:29
Controlling the insulin in your body can help you control both your weight and important aspects of your health. Dr. Naiman explains how.
LCHF treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome
1:04:37
This is a talk by Dr. Eric Westman for people who want to understand how low carb works.
Why we get fat
1:12:26
Why do we get fat – and what can we do about it? Iconic science-writer Gary Taubes answers this question.
What causes insulin resistance?
29:01
No less than 70% of people die from chronic disease, connected to insulin resistance. Dr. Naiman explains what causes it.
The key to obesity
44:22
How insulin toxicity causes obesity and type 2 diabetes – and how to reverse it. Dr Jason Fung at the LCHF Convention 2015.
Why we get fat
47:30
Why do we get fat – and what can we do about it? Gary Taubes at Low Carb USA 2016.
Keto-adaptation and performance
58:58
Professor Jeff Volek gives a great overview of the benefits of making your body burn fat for fuel.
Open mic
31:02
Low carbers with different backgrounds share their success stories and topics of interest.
Clinical experience using LCHF
26:08
Can people eat low carb in the long run? What are the most common mistakes? Do calories matter?
LCHF and diabetes: theory and clinical experience
41:45
Dr. Eric Westman, possibly the world’s top expert on treating patients with an LCHF diet, talks about theory and clinical experience with LCHF and diabetes.
Too much protein is better than too little
40:13
Is increasing protein intake on low carb a good or bad idea idea in terms of weight and health – and why? Dr. Naiman explains.
Why you shouldn't fear protein on keto
20:15
Do you really need to worry about protein on a ketogenic diet? Dr. Ben Bikman shares a new way of thinking about this.
How to change the way a country eats
21:05
How do you change the way a country eats? On a total budget of only $6,000? That’s the question Jayne Bullen answered at Low Carb USA 2016.
Clinics for curing diabetes and obesity
12:03
Dr. Eric Westman about the new clinics HEAL, Healthy Eating And Living, for curing diabetes and obesity.
Women, hormones and weight management
52:48
How can hormones and hormonal changes affect women's efforts to lose weight? Jackie Eberstein at the Low Carb Cruise 2015.
Using low carb in a clinic to treat obesity
22:26
What results can you expect if you go on a keto diet to treat type 2 diabetes, obesity or rarer diseases like McArdle's?
What makes people obese?
42:50
Is combating the obesity epidemic only about cutting out carbs – or is there more to it?
How to burn body fat efficiently
25:36
In this presentation, you'll learn what foods are keto, how to lose weight, how to get keto-adapted, helpful tips, success stories from people on the keto diet, and much more!
When weight loss stalls – Jeffry Gerber
30:09
Why does lost weight tend to come back for many people? How can you prevent that, and lose weight long term?
How to measure your insulin response
29:27
How do you measure your insulin-response pattern?

Advanced low-carb topics

Exploiting cancer metabolism with ketosis
44:42
Can a ketogenic diet be used in cancer treatment? Dr. Angela Poff at the Low Carb USA 2016.
Framingham and the Muddy Waters – part 1
21:00
What’s the real cause of heart disease? How do we most effectively estimate someone’s risk?
Low-carb ketogenic diets for athletes
55:30
How can low-carb ketogenic diets help athletes perform better, improve endurance, and prevent bonking?
Grass based health and the ruminant revolution
47:53
Is red meat really that bad for the environment? Or could it play a positive role? Dr. Peter Ballerstedt at the Low Carb USA 2016.
Does fiber make you fat?
31:09
What role does gut flora play for your health? And what about the microbiome and obesity?
Nutrition nuggets to combat conventional dietary advice
45:06
What are the seven common beliefs that are just myths, and that hold us back from understanding how to eat truly healthy foods?
A low-carb diet for T2D reversal – Dr. Sarah Hallberg
34:15
What is the best approach to type 2 diabetes reversal? In this presentation, Sarah takes us on a deep-dive into the matter and she puts studies and evidence under the microscope.
What makes a diet work?
35:14
Is there such a thing as an optimal diet? And is a keto diet always the best option?
Nutritional ketosis: metabolic regulation and signaling
53:13
How can a ketogenic diet or ketone supplementation be used to augment and enhance human performance? Dr. Dominic D'Agostino at the Low Carb USA 2016.
Ketones: the metabolic advantage
37:04
Can ketones create a possible metabolic advantage?
How cholesterol really works – Dave Feldman
29:40
Dave Feldman is a software engineer and an entrepreneur with a passion for lipids. In this presentation, he gives us a detailed overview of cholesterol.
A year of self-tracking in nutritional ketosis
10:20
What would happen if you spent a year eating a very low-carb diet, a ketogenic diet, while tracking all kinds of blood tests and other things?
Food quality: is low carb enough?
30:30
Erynn Kay dives deep into the importance of food quality and nutrients – and how we can heal our bodies by picking better-quality products.
Low-carb radiology
24:17
Radiology can be used to show images of different types of fat distribution.
Nutritional ketosis and metabolic-based research
1:05:18
Dr. Dominic D'Agostino's presentation gives valuable insights into the keto research which is currently conducted across the world.
Low carb for glycogen storage diseases - McArdle disease (SD 2016)
17:26
Treating traumatic brain injuries
28:44
Can a ketogenic diet potentially help healing traumatic brain injuries?
Protein intake – effects on longevity, aging and cancer
31:12
Could excessive protein in the diet be a problem for aging and cancer? Dr. Ron Rosedale at Low Carb Vail 2016.
Keto diets for epilepsy
29:30
How do you treat epilepsy with a keto diet in practice?
Improve chronic pain with a keto diet
35:01
Could a keto diet improve chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia?
Mastering your food cravings – Stephanie Dodier
24:38
After ending up at the emergency room at age 36 with a severe panic attack, Stephanie Dodier completely changed the course of her life.
Is ketosis just another word for starving?
22:48
Amber O'Hearn is a computer scientist who has researched the state of ketosis through an evolutionary perspective.

Diabetes

How to avoid complications of type 1 diabetes
37:28
Why are the recommendations to people with diabetes to eat a high-carb diet a bad idea? And what is the alternative?
LCHF and diabetes: science and clinical experience
45:59
What is the root of the problem in type 2 diabetes? And how can we treat it? Dr. Eric Westman at the Low Carb USA 2016.
The 2 big lies of type 2 diabetes
42:54
Why is the conventional treatment of Type 2 Diabetes an utter failure? Dr. Jason Fung at the LCHF Convention 2015.
Trouble shooting high blood-glucose levels
34:01
Are you struggling with high blood glucose, even on a ketogenic diet? There are many factors which can have an impact on blood sugar!
LCHF and diabetes
31:24
Dr. Westman explains how low-carb, high-fat diets can be used for reversing type 2 diabetes.
Helping people with type 2 diabetes
32:31
How Dr. Unwin transformed his practice into helping patients with type 2 diabetes reverse their disease using low carb.
Diet, health and an epidemic of misinformation
48:15
In this presentation Malhotra takes on the shenanigans of Big Food, Big Pharma, and the gullibility and (sometimes) ineptitude of modern health care.
Treating type 1 diabetes: fact vs fiction
32:42
Dr. Jake Kushner explains why we would be better off treating type 1 diabetic patients with a low-carb diet.
Action on sugar
37:12
Why is sugar today just like tobacco a few decades ago? And what should we do about it? Dr. Malhotra answers these questions.
A new paradigm for type 2 diabetes
29:59
We need a new way to understand and treat type 2 diabetes. A paradigm based on science and addressing the core problem.