Daniel Vitalis, Vegan to Modern Day Hunter-Gatherer

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Paul Saladino1h 43m · 2021-06-22

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Hunter-gatherer groups like the Hadza prioritize animal meat, organs, blood, and fat as primary foods.

Well SupportedHuman dietary patterns are heavily influenced by geographic latitude, with more plant food available near the equator and more animal food in the Arctic.

Well SupportedModern domesticated plants may lead to overconsumption of toxins due to a lack of dietary diversity compared to ancestral diets.

Well SupportedSome individuals feel better when incorporating carbohydrates, fruit, or honey into their diet.

Well SupportedThe Hadza people rank meat as their number one preferred food, followed by honey.

Partially SupportedTraditionally dug Hadza tubers are fibrous, difficult to chew and digest, not sweet, and considered a fallback food.

Not SupportedThere are concerns about the long-term effects of ketogenic diets.

Not SupportedMost leafy greens, including brassicas and spinach, are considered toxic for humans and offer few redeeming benefits.

Not SupportedObservational epidemiology studies on plant-based diets are flawed due to user bias and do not account for other healthy behaviors.

Well SupportedDaniel Vitalis consumed one to two pounds of butter daily and large quantities of cream and milk after transitioning away from a vegan diet.

Partially SupportedBitter taste in raw vegetables is an evolutionary mechanism to detect toxins.

Partially SupportedHigh-quality organ meats are obtained from animals raised on healthy land and known farmers.

Partially SupportedDaniel Vitalis became protein self-sufficient through hunting within one year.

Partially SupportedPaul Saladino lost 25 pounds of muscle mass, became gaunt, and experienced severe gas during seven months on a raw vegan diet.

Well SupportedWeston Price's research indicated that animal foods, particularly their fat-soluble vitamins, are crucial for good dentition and preventing dental arch problems.

Not SupportedThe bodybuilding community's belief that shedding weight on a vegan diet represents toxins leaving the body lacks specific definition.

Not SupportedDaniel Vitalis experienced fungal infections, constant hunger, digestive issues, and irregularity during the latter half of his time on a vegan diet.

Partially SupportedHoney is the top-ranked favorite food for both men and women among the Hadza hunter-gatherer population.

Partially SupportedHunter-gatherer diets include hundreds of species, while modern American diets include around 30 species per year.

Partially SupportedA species-appropriate diet for humans is one obtained through hunting and gathering, with a preference for hunting.

Partially SupportedEating fruit, honey, and animal products is beneficial, especially when locally sourced and aligning with ancestral dietary patterns.

Partially SupportedCompassion is a rudimentary human emotion that has been present for nearly all of human existence, including the period when humans were primarily hunters.

Partially SupportedDaniel Vitalis initially ate raw meat after reintroducing animal foods.

Well SupportedAnimals such as elephants and primates have been observed to seek out and consume fermented fruits, getting drunk from them.

Partially SupportedApproximately 80% of pharmaceuticals are derived from plant metabolites discovered through historical herbalism.

Partially SupportedPlants produce defense chemicals, such as alkaloids, which can be toxic if accumulated in high levels.

Not SupportedIt is not possible to survive solely on a vegan diet in the wild due to foraging challenges.

Partially SupportedCooking or processing Brassica vegetables can help remove or denature goitrogenic compounds.

Partially SupportedNutritional deficiencies from vegan diets can manifest within three to five years.

Partially SupportedConsuming a variety of foods is important to avoid excessive intake of goitrogenic compounds.

Partially SupportedCertain plants considered healthy can trigger eczema.

Partially SupportedCooked cicadas taste like peanuts and have a crispy texture.

Partially SupportedPlants produce secondary metabolites, which are toxins, to limit herbivory.

Partially SupportedConsuming a wider variety of animal species is beneficial for people.

Partially SupportedCicadas are a protein-rich food that digests easily and provides a feeling of lightness.

Partially SupportedNative Americans used tobacco ritualistically, but it is highly addictive.

Partially SupportedMarijuana and cannabinoids are psychoactive compounds that mimic endogenous cannabinoids like anandamide.

Partially SupportedVegetarians and omnivores with healthy habits live the same amount of time.

Not SupportedRhonda Patrick experienced eczema flares from large doses of mushroom extracts.

Partially SupportedNicotine, whether from smoking, chewing, or other forms of use, can alter human physiology over the long term.

Partially SupportedTachyphylaxis means the body adjusts to compounds, leading to withdrawal symptoms upon cessation.

Partially SupportedCoca is chewed nightly in the jungle.

Partially SupportedPlants may put defense chemicals in their seeds, such as acorn, to protect their reproductive effort.

Partially SupportedRhonda Patrick did not resolve her autoimmune issues until adopting a strict carnivore diet.

Partially SupportedUnderstanding the natural form of the plants, animals, mushrooms, and algae that are consumed is important for establishing a relationship with one's food.

Not SupportedBone stock from ducks exposed to industrial agricultural fields may contain metal accumulation.

Partially SupportedAlcohol provides seven calories per gram, offering more energy per gram than protein or carbohydrate.

Partially SupportedIndustrial food processing is detrimental, whereas basic food processing like peeling a banana or preparing a deer is not inherently bad.

Partially SupportedDaniel Vitalis's body was adapted to handling high fat intake, including coconut oil, before reintroducing animal fats.

Partially SupportedPsilocybin is expected to gain FDA approval for conditions like PTSD.

Partially SupportedThe carnivore community focuses on ketogenic and low-carb diets and fears sugar and fructose.

Partially SupportedAfter a year and a half on a strict carnivore diet, Rhonda Patrick experienced electrolyte issues and felt cold constantly.

Partially SupportedDaniel Vitalis reintroduced butter into his diet, consuming one to two pounds daily due to extreme hunger.

Partially SupportedRotating consumption of different animals prevents dietary fatigue.

Partially SupportedSulfuric compounds in garlic can act as an anti-fungal and antimicrobial agent in small amounts.

Partially SupportedModern agriculture and selective breeding have resulted in plants with reduced levels of bitter compounds and toxins.

Partially SupportedFishing in large oceans is generally cleaner than fishing in small ponds with potential localized contamination.

Partially SupportedDifferent parts of plants, different plants, and different fungi have varying levels of toxicity for humans.

Partially SupportedRhonda Patrick experienced full-body eczema during medical residency.

Not SupportedThere is a risk of overuse and long-term negative physiological changes from compounds like psilocybin and DMT.

Not SupportedPsilocybin should not be used daily due to tachyphylaxis.

Partially SupportedDaniel Vitalis initially viewed significant weight loss on a vegan diet as positive, aligning with an anorexic or eating disorder mindset.

Partially SupportedRhonda Patrick previously followed an organic paleo diet including almonds, nuts, seeds, romaine lettuce, radish, sweet potato, olive oil, and avocado.

Partially SupportedIt is advisable to select younger, smaller animals when fishing or hunting to ensure cleanliness and reduce potential contaminant exposure.

Partially SupportedA moderate approach to daily consumption, without overdoing it, can be effective.

Partially SupportedAcorns require approximately 10 days of leaching in cold water to remove tannins and become edible.

Partially SupportedThe tender shoot of asparagus that snaps when bent is soft and has low bitterness.

Partially SupportedInsects are a viable food source.

Partially SupportedSulfuric compounds in raw garlic can be toxic in high doses.

Partially SupportedForaging alone is insufficient for obtaining significant caloric intake.

Partially SupportedDaniel Vitalis considers himself a more moderate person in his dietary choices.

Partially SupportedEvolutionary programming for seeking sugar is counterproductive when faced with industrialized food products high in sugar.

Not SupportedConcerns about rice consumption include metal accumulation from the soil.

Partially SupportedA bitter root used in Tanzania was likely administered as an antiparasitic or antihelminthic medicine.

Partially SupportedIndigenous tribes often regard substances like psilocybin and DMT more as sacramental than for consistent daily use.

Partially SupportedMedicinal plant use involves targeted therapeutic properties distinct from food use.

Partially SupportedLivers from young animals raised in natural forest environments are preferable to livers from older animals exposed to agricultural chemicals.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet composed of animal foods, organs, and the least toxic plant foods is considered ideal for humans.

Partially SupportedCicadas can be prepared by freezing, washing, drying, tossing with oil and spices, and baking at 375°F for less than 10 minutes until crispy.

Partially SupportedIn spring, plants increase bitterness and toxicity when insects become prevalent.

Partially SupportedIn the natural environment, sugar, fat, and protein are difficult to obtain, requiring significant effort and risk, whereas fiber is likely the easiest to acquire.

Partially SupportedYoung plant shoots are typically more edible due to fewer bitter compounds and secondary metabolites.

Partially SupportedDucks migrating from the Arctic may have less exposure to agricultural chemicals compared to ducks in southern regions that frequent agricultural fields.

Not SupportedFollowing a vegan diet long-term led to fungal infections, constant hunger, digestive issues, and lack of satisfaction.

Not SupportedAdding carbohydrates back into the diet, starting with squash, triggered Rhonda Patrick's eczema.

Partially SupportedModern diets overwhelm inborn desires for calorie-dense foods due to excessive access provided by agriculture and industrialization.

Not SupportedMarijuana overuse may lower testosterone levels.

Partially SupportedIndustrialized food products can exploit human predispositions to addiction.

Partially SupportedMany common vegetables like kale, cabbage, and broccoli are varieties of Brassica oleracea.

Partially SupportedBrassica oleracea plants contain goitrogenic compounds that can inhibit iodine incorporation into the thyroid.

Partially SupportedConsuming moderate amounts of fruit, especially locally grown varieties, is beneficial.

Partially SupportedManaged forests for nut crops historically maintained approximately 10 trees per acre.

Partially SupportedAnecdotally, the longest-lived individuals are not necessarily those who actively pursue healthy lifestyles.

Partially SupportedSubstances like caffeine and other xanthines are widely used wherever they are found.

Partially SupportedThe species Homo sapiens has always used fire, as fire predates Homo sapiens.

Partially SupportedIn epidemiology, 'dry tinder' refers to the oldest and most frail individuals susceptible to disease.

Partially SupportedDMT from Bufo alvarius is a valuable psychedelic experience.

Not SupportedPlants can be toxic and detrimental to physiology and biochemistry if they form the majority of the diet.