3 HN users recommended this talk3 months2019–2022score 3.5
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A few commenters cite it as a starting point for the claim that excess protein is harmful, though the claims are one-sided advocacy.
A presentation by Janice Stanger arguing that protein is overhyped and that excess or the wrong kinds of protein are harmful. It promotes a whole-foods, plant-based diet.
You have no idea how much in the dark you are. Take an afternoon to watch: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] You will wonder how you were blind for so long. Edit, also: [this video]
Getting a cold is a great thing. Getting a fever is awesome too. The idea that people need to "treat" these events is ridiculous and only weakens one's body even more in the long run. Our bodies are very capable at healing themselves when not taxed with constant barrage of food intake, in particular acid-forming foods, protein, etc. Expand your knowledge beyond what mainstream medicine tells you. Take an afternoon to watch: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [this video]
Keto/carnivore is incredibly dangerous to the human body in the long run (5+ years out). Excess protein (in fact, even in the amounts society recognizes as "normal") is bad for you. [this video]
That you need to consume a lot of protein. Excess protein is a silent killer and cause of many diseases. Good place to start going down this rabbit hole: [this video]
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