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In Episode 147 of Keto Talk, Jimmy and Dr. Will Cole do a deep dive on the subject of offal and why it is so important to eat 'nose to tail'.

“Especially for people following the carnivore protocol, this is great because offal is one of nature's multi vitamins.” – Dr. Will Cole

“When you think back to our hunter gatherer ancestors when they got an animal they didn't let any part of it go to waste.” – Jimmy Moore

Offal and organ meats are most popular when used from beef, pork, lamb, or poultry. The different kinds of organ meats that you can eat include:

• Brain
• Heart
• Liver
• Kidney
• Tongue
• Gizzard
• Sweetbread

History Of Organ Meats

Each culture has their own opinion of organ meat and each views it slightly different than the next. In some cultures, organs are consumed daily while in others certain organs are illegal to eat. One thing that stands true for all cultures is that organ consumption has changed over the years.Centuries ago, not only were organ meats just eaten, they were praised and loved. When food was hunted and gathered there was a lot of effort put into supplying it for families and tribes. Hunters didn’t just walk to the local supermarket to buy meat, they had to fight for it. And when you’re putting that much effort into hunting food for your family, you use every ounce of it that you can. Not only was it eaten just so it wouldn’t go to waste, the organ meat was reserved for the respected society members. Whether it was the political kings and leaders, the hunters, or the elders; the organ meats were regarded as the best and saved for the best.

Over the years it has changed to be eaten by all, not just the well respected, in almost all countries. In some countries, organ meats are served as common street food and others as appetizers and entrees in expensive restaurants. No matter how common throughout the world though, eating organ meat isn’t a widely loved meat here in the United States, yet.

Why People Avoid It

I will admit that the taste can take some getting used to, but they provide far too many benefits to avoid it. Another reason that organ meats invoke negative perceptions is the thought of toxins. The misconception in our society is that the animals’ toxins are stored in their organs; and when eaten, the toxins now move into our bodies. This would make sense, however the toxins are not actually stored in an animal’s organs. The organs, the liver in particular, are where the toxins move to get filtered out. Once there, the liver doesn’t store it, but rather decide where it should be moved to. Most times, the liver moves any toxins to the kidneys where it is then expelled through urine. The toxins are removed from the animal’s organs and bodies before it has the chance to enter our bodies.

Benefits

The benefits of eating organ meat reach far and wide. Each one acts as a superfood that provides many more nutrients to our bodies than the animal muscle meat that we normally eat.

1. CoQ10

One of the main nutrients that organ meats offer is the Coenzyme Q10, otherwise known as CoQ10. This coenzyme is found in the largest amounts in animal hearts. Like all coenzymes, our bodies naturally produce this nutrient, but only in small amounts and not enough that we need. That’s where organ meat comes in.

CoQ10 is also designed to help other enzymes digest and break down food. When it comes to energy, it isn’t always the same and instead comes in many different forms. The form that our cells use is called adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. But when our energy comes in the form of fat or carbohydrates that we eat, how does our body make that change to supply energy to our cells? CoQ10 is crucial for the body to begin and sustain the ATP synthesis process to continually supply our cells with energy each day.

Our brain and cardiovascular systems are also impacted by this coenzyme due to its antioxidant features and its effect on oxidative stress. Although further research is needed, it is recommended to people with or at risk for cardiovascular disease to up their CoQ10 intake along with regular medications. Eating foods high in CoQ10 helps fight the backlash that come with these prescribed medications and keep blood flowing.

When it comes to our brain, it has been shown that those with cognitive disorders have lower levels of CoQ10 that contribute to the issue. As potential agents are looked for to combat the cognitive decline we see on a daily basis, research suggests that CoQ10 has potential to be used medically to fight the decline.

2. Vitamin A

Organ meats also offer one of the largest amounts of the antioxidant Vitamin A. When taken in supplement form Vitamin A in mass amounts can result ...

In Episode 145 of Keto Talk, Jimmy and Dr. Will Cole answer your questions about Persistent Itchiness, Bladder Pain While Eating Keto, Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Being Ravenously Hungry When Cutting Protein, Meal Timing To Increase Carbohydrate Intake, and more!

HOT TOPICS:

• Will taking daily Holy Communion impact insulin levels and my ability to burn fat and ketones?
• Is it normal to experience intense heartburn after breaking an extended fast?
• Other than meditate or quit my job, how do I deal with the stress-induced panic attacks and weight gain despite eating keto?
• I’ve heard keto and dry fasting can help me with my tinnitus. Is there any scientific evidence supporting this?
• Why would my blood glucose remain elevated even after a 72-hour fast?

“You have to decide what is more important to you; the stress of a certain job or your health.” – Jimmy Moore

“It doesn't have to be carnivore or vegan. Find what makes you feel the best. We lack a sense of nuance in our current culture.” – Dr. Will Cole

HEALTH HEADLINES:

• Exercise physiologist slams popular Keto diet and says short term results don't make up for the negative side effects
• The unlikely partnership that might decide the future of meat
• Arkansas lawmakers have passed a law against cauliflower rice
• Cheat days while in ketosis can be dangerous reveals UBCO research
• Harvard Study on Sugary Drinks and Early Death May Spell the End of Soda
• STUDY: New Study Suggests the Keto Diet May Not Be Ideal for Women

Jimmy and Will answer your questions:

– Why do I have a persistent itch ever since I started eating keto? What else can I try to try to deal with this?

Hey Jimmy and Will,

I have dealt with an extremely annoying itch all across my back, shoulders, and inside my arms ever since I started eating a ketogenic diet. I’ve tried eating no dairy, but the itching persists. I stopped taking as much of my vitamin C, but that didn’t solve the problem either. I highly suspect this is coming from oxalate dumping in my body as I eat lots of almond butter, almond milk, and raspberries as a keto dieter over the past seven months. I used to be vegan and added back in red meat after years of not eating it to help with my kidney health. Any suggestions about how to deal with this annoying itch?

Thanks for listening,

Mary

– Why would I experience cramping, bladder pain, and diarrhea when I eat a ketogenic diet?

Hey Jimmy and Dr. Cole,

I was eating a keto diet and loving along with my husband, but I started developing some cramping pain in my bladder and diarrhea as well as feeling an urgency and a burning sensation when I went to the bathroom. I went to see my doctor who gave me antibiotics and I saw only marginal improvement so we switched medications. This song and dance went on for about a month or so, but I decided to go off of keto to see if that would help. I slowly started feeling better from the bladder pain, but I sure miss the benefits I was getting from it. What could be causing this in my ketogenic eating plan?

Thank you for your wisdom and help.

Kathy

– What impact is my Primary Hyperparathyroidism having on my elevated blood pressure and weight loss challenges while eating keto?

Hey guys,

I’m a 63-year old woman diagnosed with Primary Hyperparathyroidism one year ago. I have doing strict keto for the past six months with a few slip-ups during the holidays. I have lost 40 pounds and about 20 inches off my body with another 25 pounds of weight loss to go. The pain related to this disease has eased up since I started eating low-carb, high-fat, but blood pressure has still remained elevated requiring me to take medication. How is this disease impacting the blood pressure and my ability to shed the rest of the weight off my body?

A thankful Ketonian,

Witmer

3. Why did I get ravenously hungry when I reduced my protein intake and raised my dietary fat consumption?

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In Episode 142 of Keto Talk, Jimmy and Dr. Will Cole answer your questions about Mixed Messages About Bonking On Keto, Yellow And Floating Stool, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia, Hypoglycemia When Cheating, Traumatic Brain Injury, and more!

HOT TOPICS:

• Response to Dr. William Davis’ column “Is the ketogenic diet dangerous?”
• What is the ideal ketogenic modality to heal the gut microbiome after food poisoning. No antibiotics were used.
• Fasting can affect pathogenesis of autoimmune disease but also how to address some of the challenges that patients with autoimmune disease might face if they try fasting, e.g concurrent use of prednisone.
• What role does keto play in recovering from vaccine injuries?
• How do I have the proper knowledge about the relevant heart health information with my cardiologist?
• Why do I get nauseated by eating more fats in my ketogenic diet?

“If you see a number like 29,000 people over 17 years, this is not a randomized, controlled study. That's your clue that this is not good science.” – Jimmy Moore

“You cannot extrapolate from studies of epileptic children that have other health problems and then apply that to the average human being.” – Dr. Will Cole

HEALTH HEADLINES:

• Trendy low-carb diets are fuelling a rise in bloating, diarrhoea and constipation among millennials because they are so low in fibre
• Three or more eggs a week increase your risk of heart disease and early death, study says
• Why Americans are on track to eat the most eggs in nearly a half-century
• What you need to know about the keto diet
• What’s the Skinny on the Keto Diet?
• STUDY: Low-Carb Diets Like Keto May Increase the Risk of AFib

Jimmy and Will answer your questions:

– Why did I seemingly “bonk” when engaging in demanding skiing conditions while on a ketogenic diet?

Hi Jimmy and Dr. Cole,

I really enjoy your podcast and appreciate your diligent work. My question is about sports performance. I've been doing a lower carb diet for 8 months now, always under 150g carbs and mostly under 100g. For the past 6 weeks, I've been strictly following a keto diet with net carbs under 30, many days around 20g. I'm also limiting my calories and doing intermittent fasting with calories coming in between 1200-1500. Once or twice a week I cycle up to about 2000 calories. I just returned home from a snowboard trip where I experienced a scary problem and I'd like to learn more about the physiology of what may have happened.

The first two days were challenging conditions with a lot of powder. This takes more effort so I'd consider it somewhat demanding exercise, but still aerobic. This was my first trip since going strictly keto and I was still adhering to the diet strictly. On the third day after a breakfast of Canadian bacon and eggs, we got up and headed up the mountain. On my first short run of the day, the trouble began. My legs literally would not work and I had trouble getting up on my board after falling. This happened a few times and I started to worry I may be having a panic attack even though this is not something I've ever experienced on the slopes. I was definitely a little worried about what I was experiencing but I just chalked it up to nerves, calmed myself, and eventually made it down. I assumed resting on the lift would be all I needed.

I got up to the top and the same thing happened although initially I was fine for a few minutes. It was a real challenge to both my legs and my brain and then I started having the same symptoms again about halfway down. These were steep, challenging runs and I began to worry I had just finally freaked myself out to the limit. Then it occurred to me that I may be "bonking"...I've run one marathon and experienced something like that, however, this was very different. I seriously couldn't get my legs to work, as in laying on my back trying to flip over and couldn't even pull my knees up to my chest.

I ended up making it down safely, albeit so ung...

In Episode 139 of Keto Talk, Jimmy and special guest co-host Dr. Gus Vickery answer your questions about Loose Stools From Higher Fat, Diabetic Neuropathy, Antibiotics While Fasting, San Filippo Syndrome, Regular Exercise On Keto and more!

We begin today's show with special guest co-host Dr. Gus Vickery from DrGusVickery.com talking about Dr. Vickery's basic philosophy on nutrition and health, and his unique seasonal use of fasting and ketosis with patients as a way of honoring ancestral design.

HOT TOPICS:

1. There’s a weight loss medication called CONTRAVE I’d like to use to help control carb cravings while I am adapting to keto. Is this a good idea?
2. When I try to stop taking the prescription version of Prilosec that I’ve taken for 15 years after starting keto, my heartburn is as bad as ever. Will keto help heal this?
3. What is the best way to eat a healthy ketogenic diet on a tight budget?

“There are times that we blow by satiety because the keto foods we eat taste so good, but if you listen carefully to your satiety signals you can get that dialed in.” – Jimmy Moore

“It's not normal for children to be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome and the number one cause is the change in our eating patterns.” – Dr. Gus Vickery

HEALTH HEADLINES:

• Why Some Experts Don’t Recommend the Keto Diet
• ‘Keto Crotch’ Might Be A Surprising Side Effect Of A Low-Carb Diet
• New Biosensor Accurately Measures Glucose in Saliva
• A taste for fat may have made us human
• STUDY: Climate-friendly labriculture depends on an energy revolution

Jimmy and Will answer your questions:

- What’s the solution to dealing with loose stools stemming from eating more calories and fat-based keto foods that normal?

Hi Jimmy and Dr. Vickery,

I’m a big fan of Keto Talk and I’ve listened to every episode since day one. I’ve been eating keto for the past four years and love this lifestyle. I’ve been constantly tweaking and refining what I’m doing to dial in the amount of food and macronutrient ratios that help me feel the best. So far so good.

But I will admit there are times on occasion that I overindulge in the amount of keto foods that I consume that puts more calories and especially fat into my body than my body would typically require. I can always tell when I’ve done this because I have very loose stools. I’ve listened to your show enough to know that is likely a result of eating more fat than I need or some gut health component.

The obvious solution is to stop doing that, but I’m wondering if there is anything I can do before, during, or after those times I have a bit more than normal to mitigate these side effects in my bowels. Thanks so much for your answer and keep up the great work!

Brian in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

– Does diabetic neuropathy ever get fully healed once blood sugar becomes stabilized from eating a ketogenic diet?

Hi Jimmy and Gus,

I have type 2 diabetes as a 51-year old male, 6’3”, 255 pounds (down from 326 pounds since starting keto seven months ago. My A1C has dropped from 7.8 to 5.2 and I came off all my diabetes medications four months ago. The only remaining physical effect I’m dealing with from my pre-keto days is a a slight neuropathy in my feet. Will this ever improve completely or is the nerve damage just too severe for even keto to help heal? Thanks for all you help on this journey because your show has been a real inspiration.

Paul

– Does taking an antibiotic cause the body to respond adversely during extended fasting?

Hey Jimmy and Dr. Vickery,

Thank you for being a sounding board for all things keto and fasting! It has truly inspired me in my own journey. I have been eating keto since the beginning of the new year and I’ve noticed this way of eating makes fasting for upwards of 24 hours very easy to do. I tried my first 72-hour fast this week to see how I’d do and the first 24 hours was a cinch. Day two was a challenge, but I already knew that from hearing Jimmy talk about this so much. I was anticipating the “euphoria” of day three, but at hour 58 I woke up feeling absolutely horrible. I took some salt, drank coffee, pounded water, and did my best just to walk on the treadmill for a mile tha...

In Episode 138 of Keto Talk, Jimmy and Dr. Will Cole answer your questions about Arteriosclerosis Reversal, Acetyl-CoA, Gastro Event Requiring Antibiotics And Pasta, Fasting And Appendicitis, Keto Aggravating Adrenals and more!

HOT TOPICS:

• VEGAN CORY BOOKER SAYS MEAT EATERS’ DAYS ARE NUMBERED
•  Why is cheating on your keto diet everyone once in a while a bad thing?
•  What do you think about the new sweetener allulose being used in keto products?
• Does using collagen, bone broth, and MCT oil break your fast and turn off autophagy? 
• Could the carrageenan typically found in heavy cream be the cause of my skin issues?
• Does having chronic pancreatitis requiring prescription pancreatic enzymes preclude someone from eating keto?

“Buyer beware when it comes to some of these food substitutes on the market.” – Jimmy Moore

“It's not fair that some of us can tolerate certain foods while others can't, but we have to accept where we are on our health journey at this moment.” – Dr. Will Cole

HEALTH HEADLINES:

• We’ll Always Eat Meat. But More of It Will Be ‘Meat'
• This Mediterranean diet study was hugely impactful. The science has fallen apart.
• Scientists Accidentally Discover Drug that Prevents Weight Gain
• Fasting's Health Benefits May Be Broader Than Scientists Previously Realized
• Are You A Super Pooper?
• STUDY: Newly isolated human gut bacterium reveals possible connection to depression

Jimmy and Will answer your questions:

–  Is there any research showing reversal of arteriosclerosis with keto and other lifestyle changes?

 Hi Jimmy and Will,

 I’m a big fan of the ketogenic diet and you guys consistently provide some of the best information about this way of eating online. I’ve been doing a lot of research lately on how to reverse arteriosclerosis since it seems most people have some varying level of this develop during their lifetime. I've seen people talk about things like taking magnesium and the MK7 variant of Vitamin K2, but these are only theoretical in nature. Is there any scientific evidence that this actually reverses the progression of heart disease? Is there any research that demonstrates keto and other lifestyle approaches help with this reversal of arteriosclerosis? Thanks again for your fantastic podcast.

 Tom

– Is there any concern with an increased production of Acetyl-CoA when a Type 2 diabetic is eating keto?

 Hey guys,

 I have someone in my life who has a biochemistry background claiming that going keto is about the worst thing a person with Type 2 diabetes could possibly do because of excessive production of Acetyl-CoA and that it induces a state of ketoacidosis (which I know is flat-out wrong). When I inquired about the mechanism about how the higher Acetyle-CoA issue happens and what the end result would be from this, she responded with something about DNA damage being done on a neurological level. This doesn’t make any sense to me from what I know about healthy nutritional ketosis and I’d love to offer up a counterpoint to her arguments. She seems to be really confused and it would be great to help educate her on this. Thanks for your help!

 Sue

– What is the best way to recover my gut health from three rounds of strong antibiotics?

 Hello Jimmy and Dr. Cole,

 I recently had a gastro event that my gastroenterologist put me on two strong antibiotics (Cipro and Flagyl) for. As a keto dieter, I was shocked when he recommended that I eat lots of pasta before having a colonoscopy. When I told him I eat for ketosis, he chided me by staying that diet is merely political and not actually based on any sound science. I’m almost sure I have leaky gut and declined having the colonoscopy since the antibiotics have surely almost entirely wiped out my gut flora. I’m now eating the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) and am doing well on it so far. I did have to take another anti...