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🔴Kidney Disease and the Carnivore Diet! | Brandon Maxey

2025-02-11 Howto & Style
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Brandon Maxey's story is not a simple narrative of dietary redemption. It's a complex and compelling exploration of the human body's resilience in the face of severe autoimmune kidney disease. For years, Brandon endured dialysis while adhering to vegan, raw vegan, and raw fruitarian diets, seeking a path to healing. Instead, his condition worsened, culminating in neurological damage so profound he was bedridden and unable to use his hands. On this episode of the Plant Free MD podcast, Brandon recounts his arduous journey, a journey that took an unexpected and controversial turn when he embraced a carnivore diet. He shares the profound improvements he experienced, not a miraculous cure, but a significant shift in his health trajectory. Dr. Anthony Chaffee and Brandon delve into the science underpinning this transformation, exploring the intricate relationship between animal-based nutrition, autoimmune disease, neurological function, and the progression of kidney disease. This is not a story of easy answers, but a nuanced examination of the power of food as medicine, challenging conventional wisdom and offering a vital perspective for anyone grappling with chronic illness. Join us for a conversation that transcends dietary dogma and illuminates the complexities of health and healing. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the Plant Free MD channel for more informative and inspiring content! ✅ Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more insightful content! ✅ Dr Chaffee's website: www.thecarnivorelife.com ✅Join my PATREON for early releases, bonus content, and weekly Zoom meetings! https://www.patreon.com/AnthonyChaffeeMD ✅Sign up for our 30-day carnivore challenge and group here! https://www.howtocarnivore.com/ ✅Stockman Steaks, Australia Discount link for home delivered frozen grass-fed and grass finished pasture raised meat locally sourced here in Australia! Use discount code "CHAFFEE" for free gift with qualifying orders! http://www.stockmansteaks.com.au/chaffee ✅ 60-minute consultation with Dr Chaffee https://calendly.com/anthonychaffeemd/60-minute-consultation Contact and Follow Dr Chaffee: ✅INSTAGRAM: @anthonychaffeemd www.instagram.com/anthonychaffeemd/ ✅TWITTER: @Anthony_Chaffee Linktree at: ✅ https://linktr.ee/DrChaffeeMD ✅For collaborations, email at the below address: [email protected] Sponsors and Affiliates: ✅ Stone and Spear tallow and soaps referral link https://www.stoneandspeartallow.com/?ref=gx0gql8b Discount Code "CHAFFEE" for 10% off! ✅ Carnivore t-shirts www.plantfreetees.com ✅THE CARNIVORE BAR: Discount Code "Anthony" for 10% off all orders! https://the-carnivore-bar.myshopify.com/?sca_ref=1743809.v3IrTuyDIi ✅X3 bar system with discount code "DRCHAFFEE" https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100676052-13511487 ✅Schwank Grill (Natural Gas or Propane) https://glnk.io/503n/anthonychaffeemd $150 OFF with Discount Code: ANTHONYMD Song Credit: Music by https://www.bensound.com License code: AICYC10EIJRDKB3A Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: XVJWRBKZE2S2L0TE Music by: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: JG7TBNKWXVPITRKG Music by Bensound License code: MKUTDEGUU6VFETQV Music: Bensound License code: ZHL5IEJZPXHWXDYJ This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. #ericwestman #keto #ketogenicdiet #weightloss #weightlossjourney #carnivore #carnivorediet #health #nutrition #expert #interview #lowcarb 🔑 #CarnivoreDiet #DrAnthonyChaffee #PlantFreeMD #Nutrition #Health #Wellness #Lifestyle #Diet #LiveQandA #YouTubeLive

Top Comments (10)

@MeatAndSunshineGirl 2025-02-10

I healed from stage 3 chronic kidney disease caused by lithium (which I took for my bipolar disorder) by switching to a carnivore diet. I am 58 and eat about 2.5 pounds of fatty red meat every day. I told my nephrologist about my diet when he asked what the heck I was doing, since my labs were "better than his" - he was astonished, as he had told me that my CKD was progressive and irreversible. He had to "fire" me as I no longer qualify for his care - I'm too healthy! Oh, and my bipolar is gone, too!

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@williamberliant8145 2025-02-11

I'm 78. 4 years ago, I had extremely high A1c 10.8 and very low kidney function. My doctor said I would have to go on dialysis in 4 to 6 months. I started keto, and now I'm eating carnivore. My A1c went down from 10.8 to 4.9, no meds. My kidney function went up from 27 to 59. I lost 220 pounds. My blood pressure is normal. I take no meds and don't need dialysis. All the best to this gentleman.

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@Jim-KKP 2025-02-09

I have gone from stage 3 CKD to stage 0. My eGFR is just below absolute normal, but I am no longer classified as having disease. Hba1c from 109 to 34 mmol. Not one doctor or medical professional has said a word about it; in fact, they literally don’t want to know.

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@FrankieMSmotivation 2025-02-11

I was 💯 vegan , now 100 💯 carnivore and never felt better! ♥️🥰♥️

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@trentfitz 2025-02-11

My daughter has IgA Nephropathy and I have her on carnivore at 11 years old. No loss in function as we caught it early. But her numbers are getting better every time we check. We’ll keep at it, and see how it goes, but we’re very optimistic. Carnivore works. And Dr. Chaffee (or anyone else) if you want to discuss further feel free to reach out.

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@mudcrutched1 2025-02-11

230 days 98% carnivore lost 57 lbs. sleeping better stronger great endurance and overall feeling better

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@vincentfree2830 2025-02-11

Thank you for your story Brandon wish you all the health in 2025

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@jhenyalovering41 2025-02-11

I agree with you, Dr. Chaffee. We are definitely WINNING! I am finding more and more people doing carnivore or at least eating MORE MEAT outside of YouTubeLand. Thanks for another great interview.

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@josephb3147 2025-02-25

I believe the peptide BOC 157 should be tried to heal the kidneys

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@andreeelliott2943 2026-05-15

I had acute renal failure a year ago. I had been on carnivore diet for almost 2 years. My eGFR was 8.25. I was put on peritoneal dialysis which caused peripheral neuropathy in my feet and legs. Now in a wheelchair. My kidney failure was caused by hypertension. I recently discovered taurine which is reducing my bp to normal. I came off dialysis after 6 months of doing it. I know the dialysis caused the neuropathy. Result of vitamin C and Cu deficiencies. My eGFR is now 17.87. Going back to carnivore with hopes of curing the neuropathy so I can walk again. Thanks for your encouraging story!

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