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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 41 MIN

How Nutrition Shapes Dental and Systemic Health : From Pre-Diabetes to Full Carnivore

from the carnivore experience · host Coach Stephen BSc Hons

Dr. Volker Menzel shares his transformative journey into carnivore diet, its impact on health, and the deep connections between nutrition, dental health, and metabolic processes. Discover how dietary choices influence systemic health, dental outcomes, and the importance of personalised medicine.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:41 Dr. Menzel's Personal Health Journey and Motivation01:57 Reversing Blood Pressure and Diabetes with Diet02:43 Impact of Carnivore Diet on Family Members' Health03:26 Oxalates, Dumping, and Dietary Sensitivities04:30 Anecdotal Evidence of Food Sensitivities and Personal Experiments04:59 Dentistry, Metabolism, and Nutritional Connections06:13 Dentists' Lack of Nutrition Education and Systemic Links07:54 Collagen, Soft Tissue Healing, and Metabolic Factors09:27 Effects of Carnivore Diet on Oral and Systemic Health10:42 Diet and Bacterial Infections in Oral and Systemic Diseases12:20 Role of Fats and Bacterias in Oral Health12:52 Challenges in Changing Dietary Habits and Behavior14:12 Fluoride, Tea, and Dental Health Concerns15:03 Plaque Development and Carnivore Diet Experiences16:39 Brushing Techniques and Oral Hygiene on Carnivore Diet19:11 Mercury Fillings and Dental Materials20:44 Soft Tissue and Bone Healing in Dentistry22:21 TMJ, Clenching, and Systemic Connections23:57 Mechanical and Metabolic Causes of Clenching and Grinding25:45 Adrenal Activation, Cortisol, and Collagen Breakdown27:33 Protein, Methylation, and Nutritional Strategies for Aging29:10 Impact of Metabolic Health on Dental and Surgical Outcomes30:31 Root Causes of Clenching, TMJ, and Systemic Stress32:17 Multifactorial Causes of Clenching and Stress33:56 Therapeutic Approaches: Physiotherapy, Splints, and Spinal Alignment36:37 Vicious Cycles of Clenching, Stress, and Systemic Effects38:14 Final Thoughts: Education, Personal Responsibility, and Diet39:28 Encouragement to Question, Learn, and Trust Your Instincts👉 BOOK CONSULTATIONS: https://www.theukcarnivore.com/booking 👈🏫 Join my common sense carnivore group https://bit.ly/CommonSenseCarnivore🦴 STEM ENHANCE: Proven to increase the release of adult stem cellshttps://onlinecoach.cerule.com/www/shopBuy eBooks. https://stan.store/Carnivoredietresults📚Hardcover and paperbacks on Amazon https://amzn.to/4farAETSubstack https://substack.com/@theukcarnivoreKeto Mojo https://bit.ly/KetoMojoSTLumen https://www.lumen.me/shop?fid=13641&utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=influencerSign up for our certification program to become certified as a carnivore coach! Refer to the website, or simply message coach Peter through the links below!Coaching Program Website: https://www.carnivorecoachinternational.com/courses/carnivore-coach-certificationCoach Peter’s email: [email protected]’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carnivorecoachpeter?igsh=MTJieWQxOGEwaTdiMA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrPeter’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17GMLfB7vg/?mibextid=wwXIfr(Coach Peter, Eddie Goeke, Bella from Steak and Butter Gang, Dave Mac, Lee Copus and Others)

Dr. Volker Menzel shares his transformative journey into carnivore diet, its impact on health, and the deep connections between nutrition, dental health, and metabolic processes. Discover how dietary choices influence systemic health, dental outcomes, and the importance of personalised medicine.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:41 Dr. Menzel's Personal Health Journey and Motivation01:57 Reversing Blood Pressure and Diabetes with Diet02:43 Impact of Carnivore Diet on Family Members' Health03:26 Oxalates, Dumping, and Dietary Sensitivities04:30 Anecdotal Evidence of Food Sensitivities and Personal Experiments04:59 Dentistry, Metabolism, and Nutritional Connections06:13 Dentists' Lack of Nutrition Education and Systemic Links07:54 Collagen, Soft Tissue Healing, and Metabolic Factors09:27 Effects of Carnivore Diet on Oral and Systemic Health10:42 Diet and Bacterial Infections in Oral and Systemic Diseases12:20 Role of Fats and Bacterias in Oral Health12:52 Challenges in Changing Dietary Habits and Behavior14:12 Fluoride, Tea, and Dental Health Concerns15:03 Plaque Development and Carnivore Diet Experiences16:39 Brushing Techniques and Oral Hygiene on Carnivore Diet19:11 Mercury Fillings and Dental Materials20:44 Soft Tissue and Bone Healing in Dentistry22:21 TMJ, Clenching, and Systemic Connections23:57 Mechanical and Metabolic Causes of Clenching and Grinding25:45 Adrenal Activation, Cortisol, and Collagen Breakdown27:33 Protein, Methylation, and Nutritional Strategies for Aging29:10 Impact of Metabolic Health on Dental and Surgical Outcomes30:31 Root Causes of Clenching, TMJ, and Systemic Stress32:17 Multifactorial Causes of Clenching and Stress33:56 Therapeutic Approaches: Physiotherapy, Splints, and Spinal Alignment36:37 Vicious Cycles of Clenching, Stress, and Systemic Effects38:14 Final Thoughts: Education, Personal Responsibility, and Diet39:28 Encouragement to Question, Learn, and Trust Your Instincts👉 BOOK CONSULTATIONS: https://www.theukcarnivore.com/booking 👈🏫 Join my common sense carnivore group https://bit.ly/CommonSenseCarnivore🦴 STEM ENHANCE: Proven to increase the release of adult stem cellshttps://onlinecoach.cerule.com/www/shopBuy eBooks. https://stan.store/Carnivoredietresults📚Hardcover and paperbacks on Amazon https://amzn.to/4farAETSubstack https://substack.com/@theukcarnivoreKeto Mojo https://bit.ly/KetoMojoSTLumen https://www.lumen.me/shop?fid=13641&utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=influencerSign up for our certification program to become certified as a carnivore coach! Refer to the website, or simply message coach Peter through the links below!Coaching Program Website: https://www.carnivorecoachinternational.com/courses/carnivore-coach-certificationCoach Peter’s email: [email protected]’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carnivorecoachpeter?igsh=MTJieWQxOGEwaTdiMA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrPeter’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17GMLfB7vg/?mibextid=wwXIfr(Coach Peter, Eddie Goeke, Bella from Steak and Butter Gang, Dave Mac, Lee Copus and Others)

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