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Is sugar really the cause of tooth decay? With Dr. Steven Lin

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Paul Saladino1h 21m · 2021-02-09

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Well SupportedGrass-fed, grass-finished, regeneratively raised organs are preserved to maintain maximum nutrients.Well SupportedVitamin D influences gene expression by interacting with approximately 20,000-30,000 gene receptors throughout the body.Well SupportedHunter-gatherer societies offer comparable life expectancy to modern populations if individuals survive to adolescence, with a better healthspan.Well SupportedThe full spectrum of vitamin K2 menoquinones is best obtained from organs and meat of well-raised animals.Well SupportedNose-to-tail nutrition, particularly desiccated organ supplements, is critical for reintroducing nutrients missing from modern diets.

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Well SupportedIndividuals on an animal-based diet typically have high vitamin E levels.

Well SupportedA significant portion of the population (60-70%) cannot efficiently convert beta-carotene from plant sources into bioavailable vitamin A.

Well SupportedConsuming thymus extract decreases respiratory tract infections in children.

Well SupportedTooth decay is exacerbated by a compromised immune system in the teeth, particularly when fat-soluble vitamin intake is inadequate.

Well SupportedAnimal fats are a rich source of Vitamin K.

Well SupportedVitamin D is essential for calcium absorption; without sufficient vitamin D, only ~15% of calcium is absorbed.

Partially SupportedVitamin D3 from animal sources or sun is more effective in humans than Vitamin D2 from mushrooms.

Partially SupportedThe dental immune response mediated by odontoblasts is dependent on the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and K2.

Partially SupportedBeef organs can be utilized as a multivitamin to increase organ consumption in the diet.

Partially SupportedFat-soluble vitamin deficiency, rather than sugar, is the cause of tooth decay, and organ meats can help correct this deficiency.

Partially SupportedThe research of Weston A. Price highlights the importance of nutrient-dense ancestral foods.

Partially SupportedTooth decay is not solely caused by sugar; the presence of an adequate immune system and odontoblasts in teeth is crucial for managing sugar's impact.

Partially SupportedA child's jaw and cranial facial form, including wisdom teeth alignment, is influenced by diet and functional nasal breathing.

Partially SupportedInadequate growth signals, including from fat-soluble vitamins, can lead to underdeveloped, poorly mineralized jaw bone impacting tooth development.

Partially SupportedInvesting in high-quality food sources for children, such as liver or organs, is a better long-term investment than orthodontic work.

Partially SupportedVitamin A activates cells that use calcium and prepares the body to utilize it, working with Vitamin K2 to direct calcium into tissues.

Partially SupportedBioavailable vitamin A (retinoic acid) and vitamin K2 are primarily found in animal foods.

Partially SupportedVitamin A from animal sources, particularly beef liver, is in the active retinol form, essential for night vision and hormone production, and is more usable than beta-carotene for individuals with certain gene polymorphisms.

Partially SupportedTraditional cultures advised consuming nutrient-rich foods 6-12 months before conception to stock up the mother's nutrient stores.

Partially SupportedConsuming sufficient fat-soluble vitamins from food may contribute to the absence of cavities.

Partially SupportedConsuming a species-appropriate human diet provides the body with correct biological signals, while an inappropriate diet can create issues.

Partially SupportedThe Maasai people, who consume an animal-based diet, are taller and stronger than the Kikuyu people, who consume more plants.

Partially SupportedEating organs like heart and bone marrow is important for nutrition, especially on a carnivore diet.

Partially SupportedThe health of the mouth, including teeth and gums, is a reflection of the overall body's health.

Partially SupportedVegans may be prone to tooth decay due to nutrient deficiencies, which can precede chronic health problems.

Partially SupportedCertain hydrogen sulfide gases in breath can indicate post-nasal drip as a cause of bad breath, even with immaculate teeth.

Partially SupportedThe oral microbiome is a complex ecosystem with billions of bacteria, and tooth decay is not solely caused by sugar feeding a single type of bacteria.

Well SupportedMouth breathing reduces saliva production, leading to dry mouth, a drop in oral pH, and potential oral health issues.

Partially SupportedVitamin K2 works with Vitamin D to deposit calcium into bones and teeth by activating osteocalcin and matrix Gla protein.

Partially SupportedTongue thrust swallowing and low tongue posture are associated with underdeveloped neck muscles, which impairs airway support during sleep and can lead to bruxism.

Partially SupportedLosing wisdom teeth indicates insufficient jaw space due to malnutrition during jaw development.

Partially SupportedPoor jaw growth is caused by a lack of nutrients needed for growth signals, not just mouth breathing and posture.

Partially SupportedVitamin D, K2, and E, along with animal-based foods like egg yolks, fish eggs, and liver, are essential nutrients that work together for health.

Partially SupportedTraditional diets emphasize well-raised, non-stale meats with broths, fermented foods, and seasonal vegetables.

Partially SupportedVitamin D is critical in the brain for priming good sleep and bone formation, working with serotonin and melatonin.

Partially SupportedVitamin D supplementation is recommended if real sunlight exposure is not possible.

Partially SupportedVitamin D3 can be absorbed through sunlight and is found in food sources like liver, eggs, and grass-raised dairy.

Partially SupportedEating nutrients from well-raised animals is a fundamental practice for improving health.

Partially SupportedThe fructose in fruit and honey does not cause insulin resistance in humans like the Hadza or the speaker.

Partially SupportedThe modern diet, including refined sugar and cereals, contributes to underdeveloped jaws in children.

Partially SupportedVitamins A and D work synergistically, and vitamin K2 activates proteins that help the body absorb calcium.

Partially SupportedConsuming liver provides vitamins A, K2, and D, crucial for proper jaw formation and potentially preventing the need for braces.

Partially SupportedInstilling good dietary practices, such as eating liver, in a mother can benefit the dental health of her future children and grandchildren.

Partially SupportedPaul Saladino takes freeze-dried organ meats and bone matrix as supplements, considering them food rather than supplements.

Partially SupportedFat-soluble vitamins A, D, K, and E are best obtained together from an animal-based diet with sun exposure or vitamin D-rich foods.

Partially SupportedTraditional societies ensured adequate intake of specific nutrients, primarily found in animal-based foods, which are crucial for proper jaw and teeth development.

Not SupportedWestern medicine often uses the excuse that patients won't change their diet to avoid addressing root causes, leading to a reliance on medications.

Partially SupportedThe modern diet lacks protective factors and hormonal signals due to nutrient deficiency, contributing to issues like tooth decay and poor jaw formation.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet provides benefits for oral health, breathing, nasal passages, mandible, and overall metabolic health.

Partially SupportedA loss of diversity in the oral microbiome makes individuals more susceptible to sugar's negative effects.

Partially SupportedThe dental industry historically attributed tooth decay solely to sugar fermentation by specific bacteria like Streptococcus mutans.

Not SupportedA vegan diet is not conducive to good oral health.

Partially SupportedProper development of the mandible and maxilla, achieved through consuming critical nutrients found in hunter-gatherer diets, is essential for preventing issues like the epidemic of children needing braces.

Not SupportedMost supermarket or prescribed mouthwashes destroy the oral microbiome's diversity.

Partially SupportedA narrow maxilla can restrict nasal sinus volume, leading to difficulty breathing through the nose and potentially mouth breathing.

Partially SupportedOral hygiene should focus on removing plaque buildup and using a natural, non-antibacterial base, rather than daily antibacterial mouthwash.

Partially SupportedAn ancestral diet characterized by well-raised meats and broths is important for breaking down collagen.

Partially SupportedShiatsu massage is recommended for neck pain.

Partially SupportedThe modern diet, shifting from the 1950s and increasing sugar in the 1980s, has led to chronic disease.

Partially SupportedDental issues and small jaw size in children can be a generational problem stemming from historical nutrient deficiencies.

Partially SupportedThe ability to place calcium into bones and teeth declines with age, first signaling in teeth before manifesting as osteoporosis.

Partially SupportedThe 'phloem effect' occurs before conception, necessitating significant pre-conception lifestyle and nutritional changes.

Partially SupportedEliminating sugar for a week can reset the endocrine system, reduce cravings, improve sleep, enhance wound healing, and increase mental clarity.

Partially SupportedCod liver oil is a bioactive source of vitamin A and vitamin D.

Partially SupportedCortical bone around wisdom teeth is thick in individuals with traditional diets, but thin in younger adolescents with impacted wisdom teeth.

Partially SupportedWeston Price's work documented tribes in Africa and Northern Europe who exhibited optimal health and consumed similar diets.

Partially SupportedThe reduction in jaw size and wisdom teeth impaction seen in modern populations is attributed to a lack of proper nutrition and development, not evolution.

Partially SupportedTestosterone plays a role in shaping jaws.

Partially SupportedAdequate intake of fat-soluble vitamins A and D is critical for developing healthy jaws and teeth.

Partially SupportedModern grocery stores often do not prominently display or easily provide organ meats like liver.

Partially SupportedParents should consider giving children liver in various forms to ensure their health.

Partially SupportedPoor airway development and skeletal system issues, like restricted nasal breathing, push human physiology towards chronic sickness.

Partially SupportedClosing the mouth can resolve bad breath for individuals who are mouth breathers.

Partially SupportedBruxism (teeth grinding) during sleep may be caused by sympathetic drive from the brain in response to perceived choking or airway obstruction.

Partially SupportedSystemic digestive issues like SIBO and reflux can cause 'poo breath'.

Partially SupportedAdequate nutrition is required to properly form nasal passages and support jaw growth.

Partially SupportedCollagen from traditional diets provides essential amino acids for bone structure, dentin, and gums.

Partially SupportedFunctional practitioners can guide jaw growth, which is crucial for overall health.

Partially SupportedThe book 'The Dental Diet' is recommended for individuals with poor dental health.

Partially SupportedThe dental industry has historically linked sugar consumption to tooth decay.

Partially SupportedTesting vitamin D levels is recommended for all patients, especially those with sleep issues, as adequate levels are rarely found.

Partially SupportedA Russian study showed that vitamin D levels dropped significantly from ~80 ng/mL to 40-50 ng/mL when individuals switched from an ancestral diet to a modern diet.

Partially SupportedVitamin D deficiency can be transferred from mother to child, impacting fetal development.

Partially SupportedPeople with sleep apnea have a high risk of vitamin D deficiency and other B vitamin depletions.

Partially SupportedAlcoholic mouthwashes are associated with certain pre-cancerous lesions.

Partially SupportedTransitioning to a diet rich in animal foods like butter, steak, eggs, and liver can lead to improved sleep, reduced sugar cravings, better wound healing, increased energy, and clearer thinking.

Partially SupportedMouth breathing can destroy the oral microbiome and inhibit bacteria involved in nitric oxide formation.

Partially SupportedThe separation of dental and medical fields hinders a holistic understanding of health.

Partially SupportedUpper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) can be treated with a mandibular advancement splint.

Partially SupportedThe speaker experienced poor sleep, slow wound healing, skin issues, and sugar cravings in his late twenties, attributed to dietary factors.

Partially SupportedParasites can sometimes cause intense teeth clenching (bruxism), but it is primarily a breathing issue related to underdevelopment of the jaws.

Partially SupportedModern humans have underdeveloped jaws, which contributes to airway collapse during sleep and can trigger bruxism.

Partially SupportedIndividuals with UARS or other sleep disorders may experience nutrient deficiencies.

Partially SupportedAlcoholic mouthwashes are associated with an increased risk of pre-diabetes due to loss of oral microbiome diversity.

Partially SupportedBad breath is often caused by anaerobic bacteria buildup in pockets due to periodontal disease.

Partially SupportedThe progression of health epidemics from heart disease to type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and potentially Alzheimer's indicates a failure to address fundamental health issues.

Partially SupportedSimple sugars feed fast-metabolizing oral bacteria, potentially altering the oral metabolome.

Partially SupportedOral microbes use calcium to build plaque on teeth, and tooth enamel undergoes demineralization and remineralization.

Partially SupportedHistorically rare foods like honey and berries did not negatively impact people metabolically due to diverse microbiomes.

Partially SupportedBroad-spectrum antibacterial mouthwashes should not be used daily but can be beneficial for treating specific infections.

Partially SupportedTeeth possess an immune system, with odontoblasts monitoring bacteria near dentin tubules and enamel rods.

Partially SupportedHumans have the potential to live longer than the current average of 80-100 years.

Partially SupportedAcid formation in the mouth leads to calcium release due to decreased pH.

Partially SupportedConsuming animal liver provides a full spectrum of essential nutrients managed by the liver.

Partially SupportedPopulations eating traditional diets had better craniofacial development, fewer chronic diseases, and less tooth decay compared to those on modern diets.

Partially SupportedDental treatments should focus on finding the root cause of oral diseases rather than solely on reactive solutions like crowns, root canals, and extractions.

Partially SupportedThe separation between dental and medical fields hinders a full understanding of health, and integration is needed.

Partially SupportedNutrient deficiencies from an improper diet cause chronic disease and degeneration of jaw growth.

Partially SupportedThe modern diet can cause tooth decay and malocclusion rates to skyrocket within one generation.

Partially SupportedFunctional medicine principles align with identifying the root causes of diseases, including oral diseases.

Partially SupportedBreathing problems in children can affect neural development, leading to issues like ADHD and autism.

Partially SupportedDecreased oral microbiome diversity, potentially from mouthwash, may lead to decreased gut microbiome diversity.

Not SupportedDeficiency in vitamins A, D, and K2 impairs the immune response in teeth, leading to calcium breakdown.

Partially SupportedDental issues develop over years before becoming apparent and can lead to chronic illness, including sleep, immune, and metabolic issues.

Partially SupportedPatients seeking root cause and functional medicine are often willing to make dietary changes.

Partially SupportedNutrient deficiencies, such as iron, vitamin D, and magnesium, have been anecdotally linked to bruxism.

Partially SupportedRaw honey is a rich source of specific Lactobacillus species.

Partially SupportedProcessing honey, like pasteurization, may remove beneficial microbes that aid in metabolizing sugars and proteins.

Partially SupportedThe vilification of animal foods and animal fat has led to a nutrient-deficient culture.

Partially SupportedIndividuals on traditional diets, despite having plaque, do not experience tooth decay because their teeth are immune to it.

Partially SupportedIncorporating nutrient-dense foods like those found in traditional diets can improve health.

Partially SupportedIn 1910, diets consisted primarily of animal fat, with low rates of chronic disease, heart disease, and diabetes.

Partially SupportedLiver or kidney issues can manifest as a sweet breath smell, and lung issues can cause a fishy smell.

Partially SupportedLacto-fermented foods and meats introduce beneficial bacteria that contribute to a healthy oral microbiome.

Partially SupportedMarilyn Monroe's diet consisted of meat, eggs, and butter, and she avoided takeout and restaurant food, cooking her own meals.

Partially SupportedNutrients essential for immunity to tooth decay, strong gums, and overall health are exclusively found in animal foods.

Partially SupportedModern dental treatments mask malnutrition, which is the root cause of dental issues.

Partially SupportedWesternized diets lead to rampant tooth decay.

Partially SupportedBruxism is commonly caused by sympathetic drive from the brain in response to a perceived choking sensation due to airway collapse during sleep.