L. Amber O’Hearn has an eclectic background, with academic publications in several fields including theoretical mathematics, cognitive psychology, computational linguistics, and more recently, evolutionary nutrition and biology. She has been studying and experimenting with low-carb, ketogenic diets since 1997, and is particularly interested in evolutionary constraints and interspecies differences. Amber has been eating a nearly plant-free diet since 2009.
Selected Publications:
O’Hearn, Amber (2020) “Can a carnivore diet provide all essential nutrients?”, Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes and Obesity: October 2020 – Volume 27 – Issue 5 – p 312-316 doi: 10.1097/MED.0000000000000576
https://doi.org/10.1097/MED.0000000000000576
O’Hearn, L. Amber (2019) “Evidence on chronic ketosis in traditional Arctic populations,” Journal of Evolution and Health: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 11.
https://doi.org/10.15310/2334-3591.1101
O’Hearn, L. Amber (2018) “Ketogenic Diets, Caloric Restriction, and Hormones,” Journal of Evolution and Health: Vol. 2: Iss. 3, Article 13.
https://doi.org/10.15310/2334-3591.1093
Selected Media Appearances:
“The Lipivore: what is fat for?” – Low Carb Down Under
https://youtu.be/xAWReEm4l0w
“Growing a Big Brain with Meat” – What I’ve Learned
https://youtu.be/YarHSFIUOeY
“Carnivorous Diets: benefits beyond low carb” – Ketofest 2018
https://youtu.be/zH-DJgdXJO8
“Ketosis Without Starvation: the human advantage” – Low Carb Breckenridge 2018
https://youtu.be/68TCOC-DhAE
“Optimal Weaning from an Evolutionary Perspective” – Ancestral Health Symposium 2016
https://youtu.be/hbksU68KkzI
“Amber O’Hearn – Carnivore Diet” – Paleo Solution Podcast
https://robbwolf.com/2018/09/11/episode-409-amber-ohearn-carnivore-diet/