"We must admit that our opponents in this argument have a marked advantage over us. They need only a few words to set forth a half-truth; whereas, in order to show that it is a half-truth, we have to resort to long and arid dissertations."
- Frederic Bastiat
- Frederic Bastiat
Presented for American Society of Bariatric Physicians' (ASBP) Continuing Medical Education Program. Used with permission of the ASBP.
Why?
There is much clinical and anecdotal evidence that a diet high in protein, fats, and vegetables may be an effective way to lose weight and improve health. This site combines a running list of clinical research combined with a registry that people can join on a volunteer basis. Collecting such data will hopefully illuminate the safety and efficacy of consuming such a food plan. Data speaks for itself. Whether you lost 100 pounds or gained weight and got sick while eating paleo or low carb, we want to hear about it.
Who?
Larry Istrail, Founder & CEO
Medical student and co-founder of PhotoCalorie, a photographic food journal that allows you, your friends, or your physician to literally see what you've been eating. Larry has a Master's degree from Boston University, specializing in nutrition and metabolism, completing his Master's thesis on dietary contributors to heart disease. Larry has also worked at Boston Medical Center's nutrition and weight management center.
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Medical student and co-founder of PhotoCalorie, a photographic food journal that allows you, your friends, or your physician to literally see what you've been eating. Larry has a Master's degree from Boston University, specializing in nutrition and metabolism, completing his Master's thesis on dietary contributors to heart disease. Larry has also worked at Boston Medical Center's nutrition and weight management center.
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Contact
General Inquiries
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Coverage
"Larry Istrail is a medical student with an entrepreneurial spirit and a penchant for tackling provocative and controversial health-related issues...Those who consume a carbohydrate-restricted or paleo diet are asked to fill out a questionnaire and tell their personal stories in a global, crowd-sourced effort to improve the understanding of carbohydrates, obesity, and overall health. After seven months, nearly 3,000 people have registered from all 50 U.S. states and over 52 countries around the world." More >
Mark's Daily Apple
"People like to call paleo/Primal/ancestral a diet fad. A crazy extremist fringe elitist caveman fairytale. You know, there’s a small possibility they have a point, but if people sign up with the Ancestral Weight Loss Registry, we’ll be one step closer to knowing for sure."
- Mark Sisson |
Gary Taubes Blog
"If you’re reading this and you’ve lost significant weight on a carb-restricted/paleo diet (or if you haven’t), please check out the Ancestral Weight Loss Registry and enter your details."
- Gary Taubes |
Robb Wolf's Paleo Solution PodcastHear our founder speak about the registry, PhotoCalorie, and the state of dietary research.
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Livin La Vida Low Carb PodcastA 30 minute interview about the registry as of September of 2012 with Jimmy Moore. Larry speaks about the new Testimonials page, the results thus far, and more.
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Disclaimer
This site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this site, from experts in the Marketplace, or materials linked from this site is at the user’s own risk. The content of this site is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have, and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Data from the registry is self-selected, self-reported data on the experiences of people all over the world who are trying to get healthy. Ancestral Weight Loss Registry receives no funding from any outside sources.
