
The Ben Azadi Show #1183 The 10 Carnivore Mistakes Sabotaging Your Thyroid, Gut, and Metabolism — and How to Fix Them for Good With Ben Azadi
Dec 12, 2025
Discover the 10 common mistakes people make on a carnivore diet that can lead to fatigue and gut issues. Learn why long-term carnivore can backfire and how to properly prepare your metabolism before diving in. Ben shares eye-opening insights on the inflammation risks of pasteurized dairy and the superiority of raw options. Get tips on seamless food reintroduction and the importance of hitting protein targets. Plus, understand the vital role of stress management and electrolytes in your health journey!
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Short-Term Tool, Not Permanent Fix
- Long-term carnivore often backfires after initial benefits because metabolism needs flexibility.
- Extended carnivore can lower T3, raise reverse T3, reduce gut mucin and microbial diversity, and increase stress hormones.
Phase Your Way Into Carnivore
- Prepare your metabolism before carnivore by stepping through low carb then keto phases.
- Do low carb (≤100 g/day) for 2–3 weeks, then transition to keto before trying carnivore.
Ditch Pasteurized Cow Dairy
- Avoid pasteurized cow dairy because A1 casein and lactose often trigger inflammation.
- Switch to raw A2 dairy or preferably goat and sheep dairy to reduce digestive reactions and inflammation.




