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Gaining & losing weight and building muscle with animal-based eating — Whalespan

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Gaining & losing weight and building muscle with animal-based eating

Paul Saladino11m · 2023-08-10

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✓Well SupportedTaurine is a unique nutrient found in animal foods, not plant foods, and has been studied for longevity benefits across multiple species.✓Well SupportedMeat, especially red meat, is a longevity food containing unique nutrients associated with longevity and decreased disease states.✓Well SupportedChildren naturally prefer fruit and meat over vegetables, and forcing them to eat vegetables can lead to negative experiences.✓Well SupportedCreatine is an excellent supplement choice for performance enhancement, provided adequate nutrition and hydration are maintained.Partially Supported

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The speaker experienced palpitations, leg cramps, and sleep disturbances while on a carnivore diet before reintroducing carbohydrates.

✓Well SupportedAvoiding processed foods while eating real foods is the most significant health intervention.

✓Well SupportedReintroducing carbohydrates in a pulsatile or longer-term fashion with intermittent ketosis may be beneficial when hormone levels decline and individuals feel unwell.

✓Well Supported4-hydroxyproline, found in collagen and animal foods, has numerous studies supporting its benefits for skin health and potentially longevity.

◐Partially SupportedTo gain weight, increase intake of meat, carbohydrates, fruit, and honey, alongside progressive weight training.

◐Partially SupportedIncreasing intake of meat, fruit, and honey can help athletes gain weight and build muscle with less fat and improved health compared to artificial weight gainers.

◐Partially SupportedFor unhealthy individuals with excess adipose tissue, increasing intake of meat, fruit, and honey can be part of a weight management strategy.

◐Partially SupportedFor some individuals, cutting out processed foods is insufficient to resolve health issues like eczema, requiring further dietary changes.

◐Partially SupportedCarnosine and sarcosine are antioxidants and dipeptides found in meat.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker adopted a diet of meat and fruit, believing them to be the least toxic carbohydrates and primary human foods.

✕Not SupportedArtificial weight gainers caused severe acne, mental health issues, and painkiller dependency.

◐Partially SupportedA meat and fruit diet for 90% of the last 3-4 years led to increased social media productivity, great sleep quality, and improved sleep after initial carbohydrate withdrawal.

◐Partially SupportedPrior to adopting a meat and fruit diet, the speaker experienced suboptimal energy and strength, feeling they were merely 'getting by' rather than thriving, and had sleep issues when not consuming carbohydrates.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker, Mark Bell, and Fernando Lopez thrive best on a diet primarily consisting of meat and fruit.

◐Partially SupportedSevere magnesium deficiency, potentially from a strict ketogenic diet, can cause hypnagogic jerks, leading to insomnia and fear of falling asleep.

◐Partially SupportedProcessed food is a primary health concern.

◐Partially SupportedGaining weight or losing weight follows the same fundamental principle: adjusting calorie intake relative to expenditure.