Dylan Backer | Writer
December 16, 2022
Brian Johnson is more popularly known by his social media handle Liver King. Liver King has built an empire on lies. Liver king claims that he has achieved his incredible physique solely through his primal diet and what he calls the nine Ancestral Tenets. The majority of his diet consists of large quantities of meat and organs. The nine Ancestral Tenets are: eat, sleep, move, connect, shield, cold, sun, fight, and bond.
Liver king has held the claim that he has never used any performance-enhancing drugs (PEDS) ever since he popped up on social media less than two years ago. However recently he has been under fire after intense accusations and proof. Popular YouTuber Derek from the channel More Plates More Dates is well-versed in the science and literacy of anadromous hormones. He recently was forwarded emails from one of Johnson’s bodybuilding coaches. (peytonsplaceanimalrescue.org) These emails revealed Johnson asking for help on what kind of steroids he should take. Derek made an hour-long video going over all the information and talking about the matter’s ethics. It was said that he was taking fifteen-thousand dollars worth of steroids a month. He later went on Joe Rogan’s podcast to further discuss the topic.
Some people take one look at the Liver King and can tell he is doing more than just eating liver. Many other people are not as well informed. This is most likely due to Johnson’s history of adamantly denying any accusations of PED use.
The real issue comes into play when people aspire to be like him. Junior Jesse Marshal was asked the question “Do you pull any inspiration from Liver King?” Jesse responded “Of course I do. Who wouldn’t be inspired? He is a strong and aesthetic man.” Johnson knows that he inspires many and he takes advantage of that fact. Brian Johnson has his own primal supplement line. His products consist from beef liver capsules to bone marrow supplements. He claims in his videos that his supplements can get his viewers to look just like him. Liver king has successfully made 100 million across all income sources.
Liver king is not the first to use his influence to sell a product. He is rather the most recent and quickest capitalization of this unethical practice. This goes to show you need to be extra careful who you believe when someone can make money off of what they say. A general rule of thumb is to stay away from supplements unless you know their actual effects and intended use. Always do your own research and understand what you’re buying and why you’re buying it.
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