'Liver King' Under Fire Again as Netflix Doc Reveals Steroid Scandal
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With the release of the Netflix documentary "Untold: The Liver King", social media fitness influencer Brian Johnson is under fire for promoting his "Ancestral" way of living. In spite of being caught up in a steroid scandal, Johnson continues to successfully promote his brand.
Read More: How Much is the Liver King Worth? Influencer Brian Johnson's Net Worth
Exactly who is Brian Johnson? What's the kind of lifestyle he's trying to promote, and what kind of criticism do other influencers have to share about him?
Brian Johnson, AKA Liver King, is seen on December 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Brian Johnson, AKA Liver King, is seen on December 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
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Who is Brian Johnson?
Brian Johnson, aka the Liver King, is a social media fitness influencer known for promoting a diet composed almost exclusively of raw meat. Johnson has made millions promoting this lifestyle as well as selling his Ancestral supplements.
Johnson went from fame to infamy overnight when it was discovered that he hadn't been completely truthful to his many followers. In spite of consistently claiming his own physique had nothing to do with steroids, an unearthed email revealed the influencer was spending $11,000 per month on performance-enhancing drugs.
Now with the release of the documentary film "Untold: The Liver King" on Netflix, more and more people are becoming familiar with the controversial figure's unique lifestyle and how he promotes it.
What is the Liver King's Diet?
Brian Johnson's diet consists mostly of large quantities of raw meat. According to MyProtein.com, this consists mostly of liver, femur bone marrow, chicken hearts, raw fertilized eggs, and raw beef testicles. It's not all raw, though. Mixed in there are plenty of beef patties, steaks, and pork rind. The diet also includes protein shakes, salads, rice, and potatoes.
When was the Netflix Documentary Released?
Netflix's documentary "Untold: The Liver King" began streaming on the platform on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
What Criticism Has the Liver King Received?
Brian Johnson has been criticized for everything from his diet, his exercise regimen, to his use of hyperbaric chambers by other health influencers such as Dr. Mike Isratel and Nick Shaw, founder of RP Strength.
Brian Johnson has also reportedly been trying to get a spot on "The Joe Rogan Experience" for quite a while, but the host has no interest in having him on.
How to Watch 'Untold: The Liver King'
The documentary "Untold: The Liver King" can be streamed right now on Netflix.
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