3 Major Problems with the Carnivore Diet (Even Dr. Ken Berry is Concerned)

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Kane lays out three problems she says she sees with the carnivore diet and interviews Dr. Ken Berry about each. First, elevated ferritin from eating large amounts of red meat: Kane says her husband’s ferritin was 422 and worries excess iron promotes oxidative stress, while Berry says a slightly high result is not a panic moment but a very high one warrants a doctor, further iron testing, possible hemochromatosis screening, rechecks every three months, and possibly donating blood. Second, chronic undereating, especially among women, which Kane links to hair loss, low energy, feeling cold, and hormonal issues; Berry argues appetite often rebounds as body fat falls. Third, dogmatic ‘plants are trying to kill you’ messaging, which both say can create food fear, with Berry noting individual tolerance to plant compounds varies widely.

Key takeaways

• Kane flags elevated ferritin as a carnivore concern, citing her husband’s level of 422
• Berry claims very high ferritin should prompt medical testing rather than dismissal, and suggests blood donation while investigating
• Berry argues standard lab reference ranges were set on generally unhealthy, high-carbohydrate populations
• Kane says she sometimes sets clients a minimum of four eggs and a pound of meat daily to prevent undereating
• Both Kane and Berry reject blanket plant-toxin fear, recommending a personalised diet over a labelled one

Episode details: published January 2, 2025 · 353.2K views · 23:32 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The health and nutrition claims described are Lillie Kane’s or her guests’, presented for education — not medical advice. Kane is a certified nutrition health coach, not a physician. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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