Jason overcame chronic inflammation, autoimmune issues (ankylosing spondylitis), severe gut dysfunction, brain fog, fatigue, sleep disturbances, anxiety, joint pain, and medication dependency. The carnivore diet restored his health and transformed his life.
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His Vertebrae Were Eroding, He Tried Carnivore, And Got His Health Back | Dr. Shawn Baker & Jason
In this episode of the Dr. Shawn Baker Podcast, Jason shares his transformative journey from suffering severe health issues, including chronic inflammation and autoimmune disorders, to reclaiming his health through the carnivore diet. After years of ineffective treatments and escalating symptoms, Jason discovered his body was highly sensitive to many foods. He embraced a strict carnivore diet, which drastically reduced his inflammation and improved his overall well-being, leading him to share his story and encourage others to consider dietary changes for their health.
Key Points
Background and Initial Health Struggles
Jason Barrett grew up in a small town in Oklahoma and became a pharmacist, witnessing firsthand the limitations of modern medicine when it failed to alleviate his autoimmune issues and chronic inflammation. After years of ineffective treatments and multiple medications, he faced significant health challenges.
Discovering the Carnivore Diet
Desperate for relief from relentless pain and debilitating symptoms, Jason was recommended a carnivore diet based on allergy testing that showed he was highly sensitive to many foods. Skeptical at first, he decided to try it for a month.
Transformative Effects of the Diet
Within weeks of starting the carnivore diet, Jason experienced profound improvements in his health. His symptoms of chronic inflammation, fatigue, and brain fog dissipated, ultimately allowing him to regain his quality of life. After more than five years on the diet, he remains medication-free.
Impact on Family and Community
Inspired by his success, Jason shares his story with others, including patients at his pharmacy and within his community. He has seen others experience similar health transformations after adopting dietary changes, emphasizing the importance of root causes over symptom management.
Launching Primal Path
To further promote awareness of the benefits of dietary changes, Jason and his business partner launched a podcast called Primal Path, aiming to share stories and educate others on navigating health challenges from a holistic perspective.
This is the first pharmacist I’ve seen convert to carnivore, its interesting to see their perspective and evaluation of the medications.
He is allergic to everything! shit.