Carnivore Diet, Cholesterol, Gut Bacteria, Microbiome, and Fasting Insulin Results from a 90-Day Self-Experiment&nbsp;What&nbsp;if cutting out fiber&nbsp;entirely actually&nbsp;improved your gut bacteria? This&nbsp;episode breaks down a real 90-day&nbsp;carnivore self-experiment, complete&nbsp;with before and after blood work, stool&nbsp;testing, and continuous glucose data,&nbsp;that challenges everything you think&nbsp;you know about fiber, cholesterol, and&nbsp;metabolic health.&nbsp;&nbsp;Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Host Dave Asprey sits down with Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp and bestselling author of Metabolic Freedom. After overcoming obesity and severe health challenges, Ben has spent years educating millions of people on metabolic health, fasting, ketosis, and biohacking strategies through his podcast, books, and YouTube channel with over a million subscribers. He is known for turning complex science into practical tools anyone can use to burn fat, boost human performance, and support long-term longevity.&nbsp;Ben walks through what happened when he ate nothing but meat, eggs, and dairy for 90 straight days, tracking everything from his microbiome diversity to his LDL particle size. His cholesterol numbers spiked, but the full lipid panel tells a very different story than most doctors would assume. They get into why ketosis works better when you cycle in and out of it, how sodium and electrolytes play a bigger role in insulin resistance than most people realize, and why eating 17 to 23 times a day might be quietly wrecking your metabolism.&nbsp;The conversation also covers the real science behind creatine absorption, why Dave adds his to hot coffee for better brain uptake, the truth about cooking oils and smoke points, and why cold plunging is one of the most misunderstood biohacks in the wellness space. Dave and Ben dig into mitochondria, fasting protocols, sleep optimization, and the supplements that actually move the needle for energy, fat loss, and anti-aging.&nbsp;This is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, functional medicine, brain optimization, and building a body that performs at a higher level for longer.&nbsp;You'll Learn:&nbsp;<ul><li>What 90 days of zero fiber actually did to his gut bacteria and microbiome diversity&nbsp;</li><li>Why his cholesterol went up but his cardiovascular risk markers stayed low&nbsp;</li><li>The real reason cyclical ketosis works better than staying in ketosis full time&nbsp;</li><li>How sodium and electrolyte intake affects insulin resistance and metabolism&nbsp;</li><li>Why eating too frequently keeps your body stuck in glucose and insulin spikes&nbsp;</li><li>The creatine hack that increases brain absorption using hot coffee&nbsp;</li><li>Why cold plunging is overrated for most people who skip the hormesis basics&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Thank you to our sponsors!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- PredictiveMind™ | Get your Brain Pattern Mapping report at&nbsp;<a href="http://predictivemind.io/dave" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">predictivemind.io/dave</a>&nbsp;and use code DAVE for 10% off.&nbsp;- ZenBud | Dave’s Nervous System Biohack. 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Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.&nbsp;New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient.&nbsp;Keywords: Ben Azadi, Keto Kamp, carnivore diet, 90-day carnivore experiment, gut microbiome, gut bacteria diversity, fiber-free diet, LDL particle size, cyclical ketosis, fasting, autophagy, electrolytes, sodium intake, insulin resistance, fasting insulin, creatine, blood-brain barrier, melatonin, mitochondria, hormesis, cold plunge, dopamine receptors, olive oil polyphenols, smoke point, beef tallow, seed oils, HRV, sleep optimization, KetoFlex, Metabolic Freedom&nbsp;Resources:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• See All Of Ben Azadi's Content At: <a href="https://benazadi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://benazadi.com/</a>&nbsp;• Check Out Ben’s YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KetoKamp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@KetoKamp</a>&nbsp;• Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at <a href="https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;• Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to <a href="https://daveasprey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/</a> to join Inside Track today.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Danger Coffee: <a href="https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• My Daily Supplements: <a href="https://www.shopsuppgradelabs.com/discount/DAVE15" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SuppGrade Labs</a> (15% Off)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: <a href="https://truedark.com/?coupon-code=DAVEASPREY15&sc-page=shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TrueDark</a> (15% Off)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: <a href="https://beyondconference.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beyondconference.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: <a href="https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): <a href="https://substack.daveasprey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.daveasprey.com/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;• Upgrade Labs: <a href="https://upgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://upgradelabs.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Timestamps:&nbsp;&nbsp;00:00 – Trailer&nbsp;01:15 – 90-Day Carnivore Experiment&nbsp;04:43 – Cholesterol & Lipid Results&nbsp;09:12 – Cyclical Keto Approach&nbsp;20:19 – Reading Body Signals&nbsp;26:36 – Danger Creatine Launch&nbsp;31:55 – Calories vs. Hormones&nbsp;33:53 – Root Cause of Insulin Resistance&nbsp;35:37 – Sodium & Electrolytes&nbsp;45:11 – Sleep Optimization&nbsp;49:19 – Cold Plunging Overrated&nbsp;51:17 – BICEP & Dopamine Reset&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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