Hubert Czerniak - Diets of Dr. Kwaśniewski / Dr. Dąbrowska / Dr. Gerson / The best DIETS part 2 of 2

Dr. Kwaśniewski developed his diet in a time when animals roamed outdoors and food was rich in sun-derived vitamins. Today's factory-farmed food has drastically lower levels of vitamin D3, K2, and minerals. Thus, even if you adhere to the ideal 1:5-6 ratio and use quality butter, lard, pork knuckle, fatty fish, you will still need to supplement ADEK and minerals. Czerniak emphasizes that the ketogenic diet is not a one-size-fits-all; those with compromised kidneys must restrict protein to prevent uremia. He also notes that the difference between a strict ketogenic diet and Kwaśniewski's 'optimal diet' is just one spoonful of groats, potatoes, or a slice of eco-bread per day — a small amount of carbs that keeps the diet practical. He underscores that the body adapts to ketosis: initially ketones spill into urine, detectable with strips, but later the body retains them, making blood testing the only reliable measure, though he says you can skip testing if you feel well and your glucose is low.

Czerniak laments that modern medicine ignores stool examination in favor of MRI and tomography. He revives old-school wisdom: stool that sticks to the bowl demands a brush to clean, meaning your enzymes aren't breaking down fats, so you need support like Kreon, Panzytrat, or other enzyme preparations. He also connects beeturia (red urine after beets) to 'leaky gut,' and notes that excessive gas, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea point to imbalance. The ideal state is a bowel movement that requires no toilet paper — a 'tip-top' indicator.

Czerniak quotes Gerson's motto 'Stay close to nature and eternal laws will protect you.' He endorses the diet's principle but leaves the choice of produce to the listener. He points out that plain water would just be urinated out quickly; adding cellulose retains it longer and provides a mechanical cleansing effect in the intestines. This is presented as one of the four main therapeutic diets he recommends.

Czerniak recalls that in his youth everyone ate kogel-mogel and there was less cancer, implying it is a wholesome treat. He mentions a recipe from a previous episode and briefly adds the option of a heavy-metal-absorbing powder.

Czerniak explains that one traditional pork chop had the vitamin density of ten contemporary pork chops, and water-soluble nutrient content is only a quarter of past levels. Therefore, even if you source the best available food and follow the 1:5-6 ratio meticulously, you cannot replicate the nutrient intake of the original diet. He insists that supplemental vitamins A, D, E, K, and minerals are no longer optional but essential. This observation also applies to other diets relying on animal foods.

Czerniak argues that when you adopt a ketogenic or low-carb diet, blood sugar drops, and the pancreatic islets repair themselves. Therefore, medications like metformin or insulin, which he says merely camouflage the problem without reducing true glucose levels, can be phased out. He emphasizes personal responsibility: the choice is yours to hide pills or use proper diet.

Czerniak states that this diet, often seen as a detox or fasting-mimicking diet, actually induces ketosis due to severe calorie and carbohydrate restriction. The high vitamin D requirement (100-200 ng/mL) is presented as a safety prerequisite. He warns that those who are already very thin ('skeleton or eagles') should avoid it because they lack sufficient body fat for a ketogenic state, implying this is more suitable for overweight individuals.