Fundamental Health with Paul Saladino, MD

This week, Paul chats with cardiologist, public health campaigner and author, Aseem Malhotra. They touch on pharmaceuticals, statins, and whether LDL cholesterol is a big deal. They also provide tools to assess your metabolic health and stress levels in an objective manner. 00:09:38 Podcast begins 00:10:38 What sparked Aseem’s interest in the root of disease 00:12:58 Big Pharma’s influence on dietary guidelines 00:16:23 The story of sugar 00:24:48 Fear of cholesterol 00:40:58 Statins 01:01:08 The power of positive lifestyle changes References: https://www.nopharmfilm.com/ https://twitter.com/DrAseemMalhotra https://www.instagram.com/lifestylemedicinedoctor/ Biomarkers of Dietary Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Incident Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality: An Individual-Level Pooled Analysis of 30 Cohort Studies: https://sci-hub.se/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.118.038908 Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/fundmental-health-collection/, or use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order and check out Paul’s custom blood panel Joovv Light Therapy: http://joovv.com/paul, use code PAUL for an exclusive discount Eight Sleep:  www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd for exclusive Memorial Day savings now through June 6th

On today’s episode, Paul talks about the importance of dairy in our diets, where to get our calcium, the problems with pasteurization, the differences between A1 versus A2 versus raw milk, and the benefits of not only raw dairy, but colostrum as well. 00:10:20 Ancestral consistency of dairy 00:16:35 Nutrients available in milk 00:27:30 The history of milk consumption 00:28:40 Lactase persistence 00:30:50 Should some people not consume milk? 00:32:10 Dairy, cardiovascular disease, cancer and obesity 00:42:00 The problems with plant-based milks 00:43:00 mTOR and IGF-1 00:44:44 Comparing the difference kinds of dairy (Raw vs. pasteurized) 00:54:00 Lactose intolerance 00:55:00 A1 vs. A2 milk 01:01:05 Balancing calcium and phosphorous  01:03:40 Benefits of colostrum 01:13:40 Fermented dairy (kefir & yogurt) 01:14:35 Summary References: Raw milk finder: https://www.realmilk.com/raw-milk-finder/ Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order Earth Runners: www.earthrunners.com, use code PAUL for 10% off your order  Eight Sleep: $150 off the PodPro cover at www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd

On today’s episode, Paul walks you through a full day and highlights where you may be encountering household toxins such as pslalates, parabens, BPA, and fragrances in your life. Paul gives you resources and solutions for you to rid yourself of environmental toxins, and claim your birthright to fertility and overall health. 00:11:30 Food and water’s role  00:14:10 Problems we are facing as humans in the modern world 00:18:10 Toxins in your bed: detergent, fragrances, 00:23:30 Forever chemicals (PFAs) in clothing and their harm 00:45:55 Chemicals you may find in your bathroom 00:54:00 The detriments of fluoride 00:56:05 Thoughts on dental floss 00:57:45 What to look out for in cosmetics 01:02:20 Thoughts on deodorant 01:03:15 BPA, BPS and BPE 01:10:25 The problem with “fragrance” 01:14:45  Toxins in your household cleaning products 01:14:25 Recap Skin Deep: Your guide to safer personal care products: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning: https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/ Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Earth Runners: www.earthrunners.com, use code PAUL for 10% off your order 

In this week’s podcast, Paul sits down in person with Shannen Michaela, a well-known contortionist on social media who just happened to move to Costa Rica and is expecting her first child. Shannen shares her story from being a vegan in her teen years with acne and birth control struggles to now eating an animal-based diet to optimize fertility and overall health. They chat about the ethics of eating meat, why they think the government would be pushing an anti-meat agenda, and why they believe animal foods are optimal for all. 00:09:37 Podcast begins 00:11:37 Why do women fear meat? 00:17:42 Why would the government push the anti-meat agenda? 00:24:52 Shannen’s journey from veganism to animal-based 00:39:37 The importance of connecting with our food 00:45:37 Shannen’s current diet 00:48:07 Shannen’s experience with pregnancy 00:50:22 Foot archery 01:01:07 Shannen’s birth control story 01:11:07 What’s next for Shannen? Social media and parenting 01:20:47 Paul’s vegan journey Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Marek Health: marekhealth.com/fundamentalhealth, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order Shirttail Creek Farm: shirttailcreekfarm.com, use code CarnivoreMD20 for $20 off your first order Joovv Light Therapy: http://joovv.com/paul, use code PAUL for an exclusive discount

This week, Paul talks all about skin: how to take care of your skin, what you should and should not eat to have healthy, radiant skin, how to heal skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and acne. He shares why the sun itself is highly beneficial for our skin and overall health, and although the sun deftly is not harming you, your sunscreen may be. 00:08:25 Skin as a major membrane 00:10:00 Sunlight for skin health 00:17:40 Why does mainstream medicine say all sunlight is bad? 00:20:00 How much sun should we be getting? 00:23:55 Seed oils, sunburn and skincare 00:36:15 Psoralens & phototoxic injury 00:40:05 What sunscreens to use (and avoid) 00:44:00 Foods to eat for skin health 00:49:45 Healing your acne 00:53:10 Recap References: Post-exposure persistence of nitric oxide upregulation in skin cells irradiated by UV-A: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-13399-4 INFLUENCE OF ULTRAVIOLET IRRADIATION UPON EXCRETION OF SEX HORMONES IN THE MALE1: https://academic.oup.com/endo/article-abstract/25/1/7/2772602?login=false Mayo Clinic Q and A: There’s no such thing as a safe, healthy tan: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-safe-healthy-tan/ Fat Intake and Risk of Skin Cancer in U.S. Adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29636341/ Lipid ingredients in moisturizers can modulate skin responses to UV in barrier-disrupted human skin in vivo: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22209282/ Melanoma and dietary lipids: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3110746/ Severe phototoxic burn following celery ingestion: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2221939/ Citrus Consumption and Risk of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma in the Women's Health Initiative: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31335211/ Natural toxicants in human foods: psoralens in raw and cooked parsnip root: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7256284/ Effect of Sunscreen Application Under Maximal Use Conditions on Plasma Concentration of Sunscreen Active Ingredients: A Randomized Clinical Trial: https://www.docwirenews.com/latest-general-medical-news/effect-of-sunscreen-application-under-maximal-use-conditions-on-plasma-concentration-of-sunscreen-active-ingredients-a-randomized-clinical-trial/ Effect of vitamin E on the production of collagen, DNA and fibronectin in keratocytes in vitro: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3186193/ The Effect of Atopic Dermatitis and Diet on the Skin Transcriptome in Staffordshire Bull Terriers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33178726/ Effect of kibble and raw meat diets on peripheral blood mononuclear cell gene expression profile in dogs: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29680397/ Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  White Oak Pastures: www.whiteoakpastures.com, use code CarnivoreMD for 10% off your first order or Carnivore5 for 5% off subsequent orders  Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/fundmental-health-collection/, or use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order and check out Paul’s custom blood panel Joovv Light Therapy: http://joovv.com/paul, use code PAUL for an exclusive discount Shirttail Creek Farm: shirttailcreekfarm.com, use code CarnivoreMD20 for $20 off your first order

This week, Paul breaks down his latest set of bloodwork from March 2023. He not only reviews his own levels and ratios, but gives you an idea of what blood work you may want to order, and how to interpret it. 00:04:20 Why you may consider getting your own blood work done 00:11:00 What Paul eats in a day 00:13:40 Fasting insulin & prolactin 00:19:55 Cortisol to DHEA-S ratio 00:27:42 Sex hormones & phlebotomy 00:37:35 DHT 00:40:35 How to help (or hurt) your testosterone 00:48:45 Uric acid & GGT 00:50:30 Hemoglobin A1c & Comp. Metabolic Panel 00:53:20 Urinalysis  00:54:50 Amenorrhea profile, Prostate-Specific Ag, IGF-1, Reverse T3, Vitamin D, Lipoprotein (a), C-Reactive Protein 00:58:17 TMAO: is it harmful? 00:59:25 Homocysteine, Magnesium,  and TSH & Free T4 01:00:50 Lipids: do they matter? 01:05:20 CBC 01:06:20 Conclusions about blood work 01:07:45 NAFLD Paul’s recommendations for what labs you should get: CBC Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Fasting Insulin PTH Full thyroid panel, TSH, antibodies, Free T3, Free T4, Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Sex hormone LH, FSH, Prolactin, DHT, Estrogens, Progesterone, Preglinulone, Cortisol, DHEA-S, HSCRP, Liver enzymes, Lipid panel, (Coronary Artery Calcium Scan), PTH. Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Earth Runners: www.earthrunners.com, use code PAUL for 10% off your order  Eight Sleep: $150 off the PodPro cover at www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order

This week, Paul has Georgi Dinkov back on the podcast for the third time to cover a plethora of topics: the benefits versus risks of carbohydrates, polyunsaturated fatty acids in cell membranes, the root causes of diabetes and cancer, and so much more. 00:08:45 Raising children in the modern world 00:10:10 Can we extend our lifespan through fasting and Metformin? 00:18:40 High intensity interval training and other kinds of exercise  00:24:10 Protein, glycine, and preventing sarcopenia  00:30:30 Inflammation and endotoxins 00:39:10 Stop fearing blood glucose levels 00:43:10 Downsides of fasting and how to obtain autophagy 01:01:05 Thoughts on metformin 01:10:03 What causes diabetes? 01:28:50 Polyunsaturated fats behave differently than saturated fats 01:32:54 The Rice Diet 01:40:32 Thoughts on exercise 01:43:20 Ketosis, fructose, and NAFLD References: Georgi’s blog: haidut.me Animal-based vs. Ray Peat diet, a conversation with Georgi Dinkov: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/7k9dZ2mrLtOA7nIgAOFdck?si=4bR9Rz7BRzK0xteZikBDZg⁠ Is animal-based the optimal human diet? A conversation with Georgi Dinkov: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gJvY3NURMCLjhPW7sQTag?si=wm8g2hcoSi6UJg6iWn8BAQ⁠ Treatment of massive obesity with rice/reduction diet program: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Treatment-of-massive-obesity-with-rice-reduction-An-Kempner-Newborg/af28cea1eb3f913c600264c06e09d39318ed5e75 Questions for Paul? Submit your question to be answered on the podcast at info@carnivoremd.com

In this week’s episode, Paul chats with member of the biohacking space and author, Dave Asprey. They touch on phytic acid, oxalates and seed oils, they deep dive into fructose, they explain why peanut butter is one of the worst foods for humans, and they share their differing views on whether coffee is beneficial. 00:11:10 Can vegetables be low inflammation? 00:19:05 Thoughts on phytic acid 00:27:00 The problem with chronic cardio 00:35:15 Why peanut butter is not good for you 00:42:45 What is a superfood? 00:44:45 A friendly debate about coffee 00:48:30 A conversation about fructose 00:57:22 Migraines and micronutrients 01:01:12 Thoughts on seed oils Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Sacred Hunting: sacredhunting.com/PAUL, get $250 off your hunt in May or November 2023 Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order Earth Runners: www.earthrunners.com, use code PAUL for 10% off your order  Eight Sleep: $150 off the PodPro cover at www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd

In this week’s podcast, Paul sits down with starting safety of the LA Rams, Taylor Rapp. Taylor shares how an animal-based diet has changed his performance, recovery, and outlook. They get into the importance of high-quality carbohydrate sources, eliminating seed oils, and how to spread the animal-based message in the professional sports world. 00:10:03 Taylor’s food journey and how it’s affected his playing 00:19:58 How do some athletes get away with eating junk food? 00:23:12 Team dietary recommendations 00:33:58 Taylor’s experience with animal-based vs. keto 00:39:58 Should we worry about a blood glucose spike? The benefits of carbs. 00:49:28 Taylor’s off-season training and diet 00:59:38 Thoughts on cheat meals 01:07:43 How can we spread the animal-based message? 01:14:18 How athletes treat injuries References: Who and what drove Walter Kempner? The rice diet revisited: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25001270/ Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order Schwank Grills: schwankgrills.com, use code PAUL for $150 off a Schwank 1500 degree grill Eight Sleep: $150 off the PodPro cover at www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd

In this episode, Paul talks to Sally K Norton about all things oxalates. They deep dive into why foods that we may think of as “healthy” should be avoided due to their defense chemicals, which foods have high versus low oxalates, and how to know if we are suffering from oxalate overload. 00:10:35 The problem with greens: beet greens, spinach and chard 00:16:05 What are oxalates/oxalic acid? 00:23:25 How much oxalic acid can humans handle? 00:30:55 Plant foods that are high in oxalates 00:45:40 Plant foods that are low in oxalates 00:52:25 The dangers of oxalates from veterinary literature 00:55:10 Issues that can occur from oxalate overload 01:02:35 Children and oxalates 01:06:05 How did knowledge about oxalates get lost? 01:14:35 Can we test for oxalate overload? 01:16:35 How to eliminate oxalates safely 01:21:45 Keto and oxalates and the importance of carbs and calcium Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/carnivoremd, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order and check out Paul’s custom blood panel Mobility Wall: www.mobilitywall.com/PAUL, or use code PAUL for 20% off your first order Sacred Hunting: sacredhunting.com/PAUL, get $250 off your hunt Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt

On this week’s podcast, Paul chats with pharmacist and author, James Nicholas Antonio They cover carbs and creatine for post-exercise, their thoughts on fasting and keto, insulin resistance, magnesium, and hydration optimization. Tune in to hear how James believes you can optimize your health in addition to an animal-based diet. 00:07:30 Reviewing some of James’ popular tweets 00:13:40 How many carbs and how much protein should we eat? 00:20:00 The benefits of creatine 00:25:00 The benefits of carbs 00:28:55 Thoughts on fasting and keto 00:32:20 What can cause insulin resistance? 00:54:32 Why are so many people deficient in magnesium? 01:05:22 How can people optimize their hydration? Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order Schwank Grills: schwankgrills.com, use code PAUL for $150 off a Schwank 1500 degree grill Eight Sleep: $150 off the PodPro cover at www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt

On this week’s podcast, Paul talks to wildlife biologist, Forrest Galante. They chat about Forrest’s adventures across the globe, and they dive into his experiences with indigenous cultures from an anthropological perspective. 00:11:30 Forrest’s upcoming expedition 00:19:40 Differing diets and lifestyles of cultures around the world (Pima Indians) 00:37:05 Forrest’s experience with the tribes in Papua New Guinea 00:49:10 Forrest’s upbringing in Zimbabwe 01:00:55 The problem with the anti-meat agenda 01:14:30 The history of the anti-meat pro polyunsaturated fat agenda 01:25:00 The intersection of conservationism and animal-based eating References: Stream Forrest’s podcast, The Wild Times Podcast Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/carnivoremd, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order and check out Paul’s custom blood panel Joovv Light Therapy: http://joovv.com/paul, use code PAUL for an exclusive discount

This week’s podcast features Paul as a guest on Radical Health Radio, a new Heart and Soil podcast. Paul is interviewed about his story: his hobbies, his habits, and how he thinks and learns about medicine and health as a whole. He also answers questions from live callers about their health challenges and about animal-based eating. 00:08:43 Podcast begins 00:10:46 Paul’s definition of radical health 00:13:36 Paul’s story: how did he get here? 00:18:26 Who are Paul’s heroes? 00:22:48 How has Paul shifted his beliefs, and dealt with criticism along the way 00:28:21 Paul’s thoughts on conventional medicine 00:38:06 7 steps to radical health 00:38:30 The story of organs 00:42:06 The problem with processed foods 00:46:31 Paul’s healthy habits 00:48:46 What does Paul eat? 00:52:46 How does Paul push himself physically without exhaustion 00:56:31 Paul’s thoughts on hermetic stressors and environmental toxins 00:59:16 Growth and evolution 01:02:20 Live caller #1: What’s the deal with parasites and cancer? 01:08:51 Live caller #2: Paul’s thoughts about PCOS 01:15:21 Live caller #3: Can artificial sweeteners increase triglycerides? 01:19:16 Live caller #4: Animal-based for autoimmune conditions 01:26:36 Live caller #5: Headaches, red meat, and antibiotics/steroids 01:36:56 Carbs are your friend References: Listen to Radical Health Radio on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6isywoYsTtuylZRCmml3qn?si=50fea19e288c4b2d Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Mobility Wall: www.mobilitywall.com/PAUL, or use code PAUL for 20% off your first order Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd to get $150 off your order Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order

Today on the podcast, Paul hosts Will Harris to talk about the power of regenerative agriculture. Will tells his story in how he began his farm, White Oak Pastures, and shares his thoughts and lived experience on regenerative versus factory farming, whether regenerative agriculture is scalable, and how raising cattle this way affects the carbon cycle and overall environment. 00:08:38 Differences in soil from a conventional farm versus a regenerative farm 00:14:18 How White Oak Pastures differs from a monocrop farm 00:17:20 The origin of White Oak Pastures 00:27:48 What is regenerative farming? 00:38:48 Greenwashing and symbiosis in nature 00:57:23 Scalability of regenerative agriculture Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/carnivoremd, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order and check out Paul’s custom blood panel

On today’s podcast, Paul debunks an article claiming that animal centered diets accelerate aging. He breaks down the epidemiology and observational evidence in this article, explains healthy user bias and unhealthy user bias, and shares studies that support his belief that in fact, vegan diets induce frailty, which in turn, accelerates aging. 00:10:31 Paul shares the article that claims that eating meat accelerates aging 00:15:23 Understanding healthy user bias, unhealthy user bias and epidemiology studies 00:20:45 The benefits of eating meat for longevity 00:24:10 Is meat inflammatory? 00:30:40 Vegans and fracture risk 00:34:04 Did our ancestors eat a lot of meat? Do they age well? 00:39:00 Are the Blue Zones BS? 00:42:25 Picking apart the studies that claim plant-based diets reduce affects of aging 00:46:23 Does restricting calories lead to longevity? 00:49:10 Sarcopenia as a predictor of all-cause mortality 00:50:40 Flaws in famous studies promoting plant-based eating 00:54:40 Should we worry about mTOR? 00:56:05 Should we worry about IGF-1 when eating dairy and carbohydrates? 01:01:45 PUFAs 01:09:55 Soy protein vs animal protein 01:11:10 Anecdotal evidence from the article 01:14:38 Recapping the episode Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order Our Sponsor LetsGetChecked: 20% off your order at www.TRYLGC.com/paulsaladino for 25% off Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd to get $150 off your order Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt p ;.;

This week, Paul covers several topics at a high level, alongside referencing previous detailed episodes. He is answering questions from his listeners about why animal-based eating is optimal, why meat is not harmful for humans, why vegetables are bad for us, and several other questions that he frequently gets asked. 00:10:55 Insulin resistance and how we can be metabolically healthy 00:20:18 Should people with diabetes eat carbs/do glucose levels in the blood matter? 00:22:24 How do we fix diabetes? 00:27:18 Does meat cause cardiovascular disease, gout and cancer? 00:39:35 How did we evolve to eat meat? 00:42:20 What nutrients are missing on a plant-based diet? 00:45:40 Are organs necessary? 00:51:58 Why are vegetables bad for us? 00:59:30 How to construct an animal-based diet 01:01:15 Which blood work should you get? References: Dangers of a keto diet: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wCsT2K4u6BQ5Y1QUSkTV2?si=7cb47ac1cfaa4c49 Animal-based diet 101: 2023 edition: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jbxFF4TexuJB9FRmV0bJl?si=2674d60717484768 Bloodwork review: December 2022: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2axxIlqOOkbEikjwJSZ6Qc?si=dbba929199a643f3 Controversial thoughts: Do organ meats cause gout? What does? https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hwJ4dPSrfDySorAvOhRhs?si=e5149cd236694a22 Is all sugar bad for you? High fructose corn syrup vs fruit & honey: https://open.spotify.com/episode/25fC67FMqY4pMHH4XB1Dl9?si=acb47eae3b3f49e8 Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Marek Health: marekhealth.com/fundamentalhealth, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order and check out Paul’s custom blood panel Joovv Light Therapy: http://joovv.com/paul, use code PAUL for an exclusive discount Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt

On this week’s podcast, Paul has Georgi Dinkov back on the show. They talk about serotonin and the dangers of SSRIs, the downfalls of overexercise, all about gut health, how to tell if your metabolism is working well, other tools to optimize your overall health, and so much more. 00:09:07 How SSRIs affected a crab population, and why serotonin isn’t what we’ve been told 00:18:23 LSD, serotonin, and compliance 00:22:41 What increases serotonin? 00:27:47 Endotoxins’ effect on gut health and intestinal health 00:38:39 Bloodwork that you should consider getting and how to get a sense of your overall metabolic /mental function 00:58:07 Excess estrogen and thymus function 01:08:37 Bioavailability of eating organs and stearic acid 01:17:43 Additives that may irritate the intestines References: Connect with Georgi at http://haidut.me/ Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt Sacred Hunting: sacredhunting.com/PAUL, get $250 off your hunt Our Sponsor LetsGetChecked: 20% off your order at www.TRYLGC.com/paulsaladino for 25% off

In today’s podcast, Paul talks all about sugar, and why all sugar is not created equally. He talks about the benefits of including carbohydrates in your diet via honey, maple syrup, and fruit, especially if you are a recovering keto or carnivore dieter. He then dives deep on refined sugar, specifically high fructose corn syrup, and why you should avoid those at all costs. 00:09:30 Podcast begins 00:11:37 When is a ketogenic diet helpful and what happens when you reintroduce carbs? 00:15:27 Why you should include carbs in your diet 00:20:47 High fructose corn syrup versus table sugar 00:25:17 Electrolyte issues with keto and carnivore 00:27:13 The problems with keto 00:34:37 What kinds of carbohydrates should we include in our diet? 00:37:37 Can diabetics and obese people eat honey? 00:45:27 The concerns about starches 00:51:17 The dangers of high fructose corn syrup Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/carnivoremd, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order and check out Paul’s custom blood panel Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd to get $150 off your order Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order References: Insulin's impact on renal sodium transport and blood pressure in health, obesity, and diabetes Dietary macronutrient content alters cortisol metabolism independently of body weight changes in obese men Ketosis Leads to Increased Methylglyoxal Production on the Atkins Diet Oxidative stress and aging: Is methylglyoxal the hidden enemy? Effects of natural honey consumption in diabetic patients: an 8-week randomized clinical trial Effects of Daily Consumption of Honey Solution on Hematological Indices and Blood Levels of Minerals and Enzymes in Normal Individuals A Review on the Protective Effects of Honey against Metabolic Syndrome Honey and cardiovascular risk factors, in normal individuals and in patients with diabetes mellitus or dyslipidemia Ruminal lipopolysaccharide concentration and inflammatory response during grain-induced subacute ruminal acidosis in dairy cows Rumen lipopolysaccharide and inflammation during grain adaptation and subacute ruminal acidosis in steers High Fructose Corn Syrup Questions and Answers Carbohydrate Analysis of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) Containing Commercial Beverages High-fructose corn syrup causes characteristics of obesity in rats: increased body weight, body fat and triglyceride levels Effects of high fructose corn syrup on intestinal microbiota structure and obesity in mice Mercury from chlor-alkali plants: measured concentrations in food product sugar

On this week’s podcast, Paul is responding to claims that some of the information he shares on Instagram is “partial misinformation.” He is going to dismantle the independent fact checker article piece by piece, explaining not only why seed oils are indeed harmful for humans, but also why this kind of censorship is dangerous for our health environment. 00:08:07 Podcast begins 00:12:33 A breakdown of Paul’s Instagram reel that got censored 00:19:24 Paul fact-checks the fact-checkers 00:25:19 Seed oils are harmful to humans 00:32:29 Why do seed oils lower LDL? 00:34:57 Oxidized LDL 00:42:32 The research and researchers behind the claims that seed oils are not harmful 00:57:27 Summary Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Sacred Hunting: sacredhunting.com/PAUL, get $250 off your hunt Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt Our Sponsor LetsGetChecked: 20% off your order at www.TRYLGC.com/paulsaladino for 25% off

Paul talks about artificial sweeteners (Stevia, Sucralose, Aspartame) in this episode and how they appear to disrupt our guts, and impair glucose tolerance in both animal models and humans. He reiterates why he believes you should not fear sugar in the form of fruit, honey, and maple syrup and why adding carbohydrates to your diet is optimal. 00:09:47 Podcast begins 00:10:47 High fructose corn syrup vs. low-processed sugar (learn more on Paul’s interview with Georgi Dinkov) 00:13:12 Should diabetics consume sugar? 00:25:42 Reintroducing glucose after a ketogenic or carnivore diet 00:28:32 Glycemic index and longevity 00:30:27 Benefits of carbohydrates 00:40:12 What are artificial sweeteners? 00:43:02 The case against artificial sweeteners (Stevia) 00:46:42 The case against artificial sweeteners (Sucralose/Aspartame) 00:59:52 Recapping the podcast Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd to get $150 off your order Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/carnivoremd, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order and check out Paul’s custom blood panel Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order