Untold: The Liver King

The documentary Untold: The Liver King delves into the extraordinary life and career of a self-proclaimed Liver King, a.k.a. Brian Johnson. Born as a normal kid from Iowa, Johnson's rapid transformation from a shy teenage boy to a robust, Instagram-famous figure with a characteristic beard and a penchant for devouring raw meat fascinated many. This captivating documentarian series sets out to expose the truth behind the Liver King's meteoric rise and see whether the hype surrounding this internet sensation was justified. Johnson's journey to becoming the Liver King started with a humble background. He worked a 9-to-5 desk job but soon began to feel unfulfilled with his sedentary lifestyle. Driven by the desire for a more fulfilling life, Johnson started working out in his local gym and experimenting with various diet and supplement regimens. He eventually developed an interest in primal living and fasting, believing that consuming raw meat would enhance his muscular growth and overall well-being. Brian Johnson's newfound obsession with raw meat soon led him to create a character known as the Liver King. This was a strategic move to drum up interest in his unorthodox lifestyle choices, and, with the support of close buddies and loyal followers, he fostered an Instagram persona that touted his carnivorous eating habits as a direct path to success and superior physical condition. The stage was set for him to become a social media sensation, with thousands following his online endeavors. Johnson strategically builds a reputation by leveraging his image and actions to present himself as an unconventional wellness influencer, appealing to both young adults seeking effortless weight loss and fitness results. One of his most compelling arguments for eating raw meat and pursuing primal living was that it increased a person's energy levels and endurance. After becoming an overnight sensation, brain trust attracted various brands seeking endorsement deals, creating a full-fledged business centered around online supplements. As a massive demand for these supplements grows, Johnson profits heavily, going from a salary of 70,000 to approximately ten times that amount in a short period of time. The public's reaction to the Liver King reached fever pitch in 2023, but within his closest circle a different narrative unfolds. Many, particularly of his older, former team members strongly condemned his supposed ignorance of and possibly reckless disregard for the health impacts of eating uncooked meat on an everyday basis. In addressing one of the primary focus areas of this documentary, namely whether the promise of eating crude, raw meat without proper cooking has medical implications. In discussing the possible health implications associated with him practicing consuming raw meat, several medical experts speak out against what they describe as Johnson's grossly inaccurate depictions of this lifestyle as the key to wellness. "Raw meat diet doesn't promote or enhance physical activity. What it actually does, though, is increase your risk of consuming pathogens from raw meat." According to these experts, you could fall sick at any given moment if eating entirely raw. A liver/kidney can also acquire stones, certain infections, among other health implications. While the initial fervour for the Liver King reached great heights, medical professionals stepped forward to express their extreme alarm over the potential long-lasting consequences of eating raw meat. Multiple health risks can surface including illnesses or even death. Furthermore, despite flaunting a large toned body numerous factors of his public image have now come to light, suggesting an actual truth as to how Johnson was actually able to put on all this muscle in just a few short years. Untold: The Liver King provides an intriguing look into the duplicitous reputation of Brian 'Liver King' Johnson. Based on extensive interviews with the surrounding people working around Brian 'The Liver King' plus various documentaries which broke down what exactly is wrong with 'Liver King.' In the end, the image created by your 'Liver King', is nothing more than an image of false marketing - not truly a way of healthy living but an unrealistic expectation with thousands following as they too aspire for such massive muscle gains with their lives.