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The Carnivore Conversation with a Surprisingly Sweet Twist: Paul Saladino, M.D., with Dave Asprey : 735

Aug 27, 2020

Dr. Paul Saladino, a certified functional medicine physician and author of "The Carnivore Code," dives deep into the carnivore diet and its surprising benefits. He discusses the metabolic nightmares caused by excessive linoleic acid from processed vegetable oils. Saladino passionately advocates for a nose-to-tail approach with organ meats for optimal health. He also challenges common perceptions about honey and carbohydrates, revealing their potential benefits, and emphasizes the importance of understanding dietary fats for better metabolic health.

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Collagen as Animal Fiber

Collagen, found in animal connective tissue, acts like fiber.
Gut bacteria ferment collagen into short-chain fatty acids, supporting gut health.

ADVICE

Dietary Recommendations

Prioritize red meat and organs, as they're crucial for human health.
Be mindful of plant toxicity and eliminate the most harmful ones.

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Honey as a Carnivore Carb

Dr. Saladino reintroduced honey (a "carnivore carb") after experiencing cramps and palpitations on a strict zero-carb diet.
His blood glucose and insulin levels remained healthy with moderate honey consumption.

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In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, Paul Saladino, M.D., returns to the show to talk about his current findings about eating all carnivore. He’s author of the book, “THE CARNIVORE CODE: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to Our Ancestral Diet.” He recently published an updated version to include all the latest science he discovered.

We go way nerdy into the science on this, with Dr. Paul providing studies and information that you probably haven’t heard of in this depth anywhere else. He’s done the hard research work and is a great explainer. You’ll come away from this episode with a bunch of new knowledge.

We get into linoleic acid–what it is and what it does in the body. Did you know that too much linoleic acid gives your fat cells a signal to stick around? “Processed vegetable oils, which create evolutionarily inconsistent levels of linoleic acid in the human body, are an absolute metabolic nightmare for humans,” Dr. Paul says.

We highlight the benefits of organ meats: “Eat nose to tail with organ meats, with well-raised red meat and organs, and you will thrive.”

We talk about plants: “Plants hate us and if we ignore the fact that plants exist on a toxicity spectrum and make plant toxins, which are defended chemicals, we are abandoning a whole bunch of people who could get really well by eliminating the most toxic plants from their diet.”

And we home in on the benefits of honey and the surprising way it’s complementing a carnivore way of eating.

Dr. Paul began experimenting on himself several years ago. He used to suffer from severe eczema. When he went full carnivore, his skin and his own autoimmune symptoms resolved and he had more energy, slept better and put on more muscle mass.

Currently, he’s a certified functional medicine physician practicing in Austin, Texas, He’s board certified as a Physician Nutrition Specialist and also in psychiatry.

Listen on to learn even more about how carnivore-style eating can reverse autoimmune issues, decrease chronic inflammation and even improve mental health issues,

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