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Carnivore Diet Outcome: Does It Work? — Whalespan

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Carnivore Diet Outcome: Does It Work?

Paul Saladino14m · 2018-12-29

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✓Well SupportedOrgan meats contain crucial trace minerals not found in muscle, such as retinol, folate, choline, and riboflavin.✓Well SupportedOn a carnivore diet, balance methionine from muscle meat with glycine from connective tissue to avoid biochemical imbalances.✓Well SupportedA carnivore diet can lead to lower rates of depression and improved mood stability, emotional resilience, and overall positivity.✓Well SupportedA zero-fiber carnivore diet increased gut bacteria diversity significantly within one week and after one year.✓Well SupportedAfter three months on a carnivore diet, Paul Saladino feels stronger, with no significant change in body composition (maintaining 165-170 lbs and low body fat).

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✓Well SupportedThe speaker's hs-CRP inflammatory marker is consistently very low, often below 0.03, while following a carnivore diet.

✓Well SupportedGrass-fed steaks have higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin K2, and conjugated linoleic acid compared to grain-fed steaks.

✓Well SupportedGlycine deficiency can impair the synthesis of important proteins like collagen and glutathione.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming fat closer to a 1:1 ratio with protein by grams leads to feeling better and increased satiety.

◐Partially SupportedRedmond sea salt contains approximately 150 micrograms of iodine per 10 grams, meeting the RDA.

◐Partially SupportedRedmond sea salt is preferred due to being an inland salt deposit, potentially reducing exposure to microplastics, radiation, and contamination found in sea salts.

◐Partially SupportedSwitching from a vegan diet to a carnivore diet significantly improved the speaker's skin issues, including acne and bumps.

◐Partially SupportedA meat-based or carnivore diet can be healing for autoimmune problems.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming organ meats or egg yolks alongside muscle meat helps meet requirements for thiamine, biotin, folate, and vitamin A.

◐Partially SupportedKidney function is normal on a carnivore diet, even with over 300 grams of protein intake daily.

◐Partially SupportedTransitioning to a carnivore diet can cause a temporary shift from carbohydrate-based to fat-based metabolism within 3-4 days.

◐Partially SupportedA shift in gut flora leading to loose stool or diarrhea for a couple of weeks is a normal phenomenon when transitioning to a zero-carbohydrate diet.

◐Partially SupportedA 2:1 fat-to-protein ratio by calories (approximately 1:1 by grams) can promote fullness and energy.

◐Partially SupportedStrength-related activities may feel easier on a carnivore diet due to higher protein intake or reduced inflammation.

◐Partially SupportedThe carnivore diet may contribute to improved mood and emotional stability through ketosis, with ketone levels typically around 1 millimolar.

◐Partially SupportedUric acid levels can be low on a carnivore diet even with high red meat consumption, suggesting red meat does not cause gout.

✕Not SupportedGrain-fed cows may receive pesticides like glyphosate, which can bioaccumulate in the meat.

◐Partially SupportedSleep quality is good on a carnivore diet, with fast sleep onset, uninterrupted sleep throughout the night, and 7-8 hours of rest per night.

◐Partially SupportedMany psychiatric diseases may be autoimmune in nature.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker consumes approximately 50 ounces of meat daily, split into two meals of 20-25 ounces each.

◐Partially SupportedPaul Saladino consumes approximately four raw egg yolks and 0.5-1 ounce of liver daily.

◐Partially SupportedSeafood and other iodine sources are necessary in the diet, as muscle meat and a carnivore diet are low in iodine.