In this podcast episode, Dr. Peter Brukner, a renowned sports scientist, takes me on a fascinating journey from sports medicine to diabetes reversal. We delve into his impressive career highlights, including his time with the Liverpool Football Club as a sports scientist.As our conversation unfolds, Dr. Brukner shares how his beliefs about nutrition underwent a significant shift during his tenure at Liverpool. Inspired by his friend, Tim Noakes, he delved into the world of sports nutrition and discovered the potential benefits of a low-carb, healthy fat diet. Initially skeptical, Dr. Brukner's research and reading, especially Gary Taubes' book "Good Calories, Bad Calories," eventually convinced him of the merits of a low-carb approach.Driven by curiosity and his own health considerations, Dr. Brukner embarked on a personal N equals one experiment. He conducted a study on the effects of a low-carb, healthy fat diet on his own body. Despite considering himself healthy at the time, he had a family history of type 2 diabetes and remained unaware of underlying metabolic issues like fatty liver, high triglycerides, and high insulin levels.With determination, Dr. Brukner eliminated sugars and starches from his diet, focusing on consuming fresh, wholesome foods like meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and eggs. Through this dietary shift, he aimed to improve his overall health and combat his excess weight.As Dr. Brukner shares the results of his personal experiment, the podcast episode leaves me eager to learn about the impact of a low-carb, healthy fat diet on sports performance and diabetes reversal.In conclusion, this podcast episode delivers an engaging story of Dr. Brukner's career, his experiences with the Liverpool Football Club, and his transformative journey towards understanding the potential benefits of a low-carb diet for sports performance and diabetes management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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