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Amber O'Hearn, Carnivore, "Facts and Arguments"
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Facts and Arguments

Facts

Low Carb History

  • Low Carb since 1997 (age 24)
  • Carnivore since 2009 -- put Bipolar Disorder into remission!
  • Blogger since 2012
  • Speaker since 2016

Published papers on:

  • Theoretical math
  • Computer science / computational linguistics
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Evolution / Ketogenic diets

Profession

  • Left programming / data science / machine learning to write about nutrition

Personal

  • Canadian expat
  • Divorced mother of 3
  • Cypherpunk values: cryptography for privacy, eg cryptocurrency
  • Sing in a punk rock band
  • Previously fluent in Russian, French (rusty)
  • Perpetual beginner at tango

Arguments (from recent talks, poscasts, or posts)

  • Humans evolved as carnivorous "lipivores" (fat eaters)
  • Ketosis doesn't "mimic starvation" or cause "stress" by elevating cortisol or lowering thyroid
  • Phytochemicals are not nutrients
  • We don't need plants for antioxidants
  • We don't need plants for "hormesis"
  • Plant fibre isn't necessary for colon health
  • RDAs were determined on grain-based diets and need to be reassessed for low carb
  • Anecdotes can be weak or strong depending on context
  • In some cases high fat carnivore (Keto Animal Foods or KetoAF) is more effective for weight loss than high protein carnivore

Go ahead, Get me started

  • Why do you eat a carnivore diet?
  • Aren't humans omnivores?
  • Where do you get your vitamins?
  • Everyone is different. Some people should be carnivores, others will do better as vegans. Right?
  • Are you saying plants are bad for you?
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