Ben Greenfield goes carnivore! + Peptides and life wisdom

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Paul Saladino1h 25m · 2019-08-20

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Well SupportedOrgan meats like liver and brain are considered beneficial, although some thrive without them.Well SupportedKidney, heart, and liver are high in riboflavin (vitamin B2) compared to muscle meat.Well SupportedFor individuals without autoimmune or inflammatory issues, a carnivore-ish diet or incorporating plant products can be appropriate for maintaining a high quality of life.Well SupportedA carnivore diet simplifies eating by eliminating plants and may benefit individuals not thriving on other diets or who are very ill.Partially Supported

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An animal-based carnivore diet can be a powerful intervention for fixing diseases not addressed by the Western Medical system.

Well SupportedAxis deer meat is uniquely clean and healthy with a low gamey taste due to approximately 0.4% intramuscular fat.

Partially SupportedEliminating plant foods and focusing on animal foods may improve health if any aspect of one's life is suboptimal.

Partially SupportedCarnivorous animals in zoos reproduced when fed whole animals, including organs, not just muscle meat, highlighting the importance of organ nutrients.

Partially SupportedDesiccated lung and thymus supplements may offer benefits for immune support and lung tissue protection.

Well SupportedBPC-157 is a gastric peptide found naturally in the human gut that heals the gut and can be injected to work systemically on inflammation.

Partially SupportedThe speaker relies on Ancestral Supplements' lung capsules for consumption instead of tasting lung tissue directly.

Partially SupportedEpitalon has human research supporting its use for decreasing all-cause mortality risk, administered as a 10-day injectable protocol a couple times a year.

Partially SupportedPaul Saladino underwent a colonic procedure at the Swiss Mountain Clinic using the 'Colonic Master 4000' machine with abdominal massage.

Partially SupportedEliminating perceived toxic plant foods like seeds and nuts in a carnivore-ish diet resulted in improved gastrointestinal function.

Partially SupportedLamb testicles can be prepared by soaking in lemon juice, slicing, dredging, and frying.

Partially SupportedLarge predators in Africa prioritize eating organs first when they kill an animal.

Partially SupportedPlantain leaves can be used to soothe the sting of nettles, and plantain is also edible.

Partially SupportedLL 37 is a peptide used to prevent virus binding to receptors and for acute GI issues or bacterial/viral infections.

Partially SupportedEating raw lamb testicles is described as amazing.

Partially SupportedWild strawberries are delicious and provide a decent amount of calories.

Partially SupportedSuet is a preferred fat source.

Partially SupportedWild mint and morel mushrooms are good satiating food sources.

Partially SupportedWhite Oak Pastures in Georgia supplies pancreas and spleen.

Partially SupportedFollowing an initial five-day intensive fast, the clinic protocol transitions to a prescribed diet.

Partially SupportedThe clinic's prescribed diet includes local fish, local meats, is gluten-free, and leptin-free.

Partially SupportedA raw vegan diet for seven months resulted in significant gas and bloating for the speaker.

Partially SupportedLamb testicles are fist-sized and obtainable from US Wellness Meats.

Partially SupportedThe speaker eats the entire testicle, including the membrane.

Partially SupportedHyperthermia treatment in a sauna, reaching up to 41.5 degrees Celsius, did not cause brain damage.

Partially SupportedFish oil is taken for its data-supported benefits in decreasing triglycerides, improving cardiovascular health, and improving joint function.

Partially SupportedExperiencing a heart rate in the 150s while in a sauna above 40 degrees Celsius is intense.

Partially SupportedEating organ meats like lungs is beneficial.

Partially SupportedNose-to-tail.org offers organ meats and grass-fed meat that can be ground together.

Partially SupportedKidney, heart, and liver are considered powerhouse organs due to their nutrient profiles.

Partially SupportedSome peptides can cross the blood-brain barrier and function as neural anti-inflammatories and potent nootropic compounds, superior to modafinil for clean cognitive function.

Partially SupportedDi-hexa is a topical absorbable cream applied to carotid arteries and pairs well with Cerebrolysin.

Partially SupportedLL-37 can be administered daily as an injectable until gut issues subside.

Partially SupportedTailor-Made Compounding can create specific peptide sequences using amino acid sequencing machines.

Partially SupportedPeptides like Penn Allen and Cordygen, along with Cerebrolysin, act as neural anti-inflammatories.

Partially SupportedPeptides can be created as amino acid sequences that target specific cellular functions.

Partially SupportedVichy shower is a hot-cold contrast therapy using high-pressure water that washes over the body.

Partially SupportedThe speaker naturally treated Giardia infection without antibiotics using peptides like LL-37 and BPC-157, colostrum, bone broth, and anti-parasitic plants.

Partially SupportedBPC-157 and TB-500 can significantly improve knee pain by the next day after injection.

Partially SupportedBPC-157 peptide can help heal the gut lining damaged by Giardia cysts.

Not SupportedWhey protein consumption can lead to severe gas and bloating, comparable to that experienced on a vegan diet.

Partially SupportedMany molecules used in Western medicine are derived from plants.

Partially SupportedRiboflavin (vitamin B2) is a nutrient that many people do not get enough of.

Partially SupportedColonic irrigation involves massaging the abdomen in the direction of the large intestine, from right to left, to stimulate peristalsis and waste expulsion.

Partially SupportedThe initial five days of a clinic protocol involve intensive fasting with herbal teas and vegetable/berry juices.

Partially SupportedBen Greenfield underwent UV therapy on his blood, which was then injected back into him.

Not SupportedConsuming cattail roots can cause allergic reactions including tongue swelling and vomiting.

Not SupportedConsuming too much nettle or plantain may cause a stomach ache, and nettle needs to be heated or boiled before consumption in large quantities.

Not SupportedRaw vegetables can interfere with digestion, causing constipation, undigested food, and irritable bowel-like symptoms.

Not SupportedConsuming six tablespoons of raw garlic can contribute significantly to bloating.

Partially SupportedPeptides are considered a significant part of the future of anti-aging and longevity medicine.

Partially SupportedGame meat from low-stress animals may be superior in flavor due to the absence of stress-induced physiological changes.

Partially SupportedMeat texture and flavor can be negatively impacted by animal stress, leading to calcium influx and cortisol response.

Partially SupportedBen Greenfield identifies local plants for medicinal and edible uses during his stays in new locations.

Partially SupportedNettle plants provide a decent amount of nutrients and amino acids.

Partially SupportedLung tissue may aid in healing lungs affected by pollution.

Partially SupportedLamb testicles are available from US Wellness Meats and are described as sweet and good when raw.

Partially SupportedDry aging elk meat for four to six weeks can develop flavor.

Partially SupportedBodybuilders often use growth hormone or growth hormone-related peptides to achieve a shredded physique.

Partially SupportedTB-500 and BPC-157 can be used simultaneously post-workout on hard workout days for recovery.

Partially SupportedThe peptide TB-500 specifically acts on actin and myosin fibers to repair them rapidly.

Partially SupportedThe speaker consumes approximately two pounds of liver, kidney, and heart each week.

Partially SupportedFatty fish from cold mountain lakes can be a sustainable food source for survival.

Partially SupportedThe inner bark of trees can be harvested and consumed.

Partially SupportedUS Wellness Meats grinds suet into a very thick grind.

Partially SupportedCattail roots contain a decent amount of starch.

Partially SupportedMany peptides are unscheduled and not FDA approved for human consumption, though some are prescribed by physicians affiliated with the International Peptide Society.

Partially SupportedThe mechanism of action for supplements like Lion's Mane may involve decreased neural inflammation, synaptic transmission effects, neuroplasticity, nerve growth factor, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor.

Partially SupportedSome supplements can affect neurotransmitter function, such as increasing serotonin receptor density, decreasing serotonin breakdown, or causing flooding in the synaptic cleft.

Partially SupportedPeptides are typically received in small bottles, injected via insulin syringe, and can be unstable under light and temperature, requiring careful storage and shipping.

Partially SupportedCertain supplements, like Lion's Mane, can increase productivity and potentially interfere with sleep if taken in the afternoon.

Partially SupportedA goal for hyperthermia treatment is a core body temperature of approximately 43 degrees Celsius, with temperatures around 39-41.5 degrees Celsius being reached.

Partially SupportedThe 'Induba' treatment uses microcurrent frequency for liver treatments and is thought to enhance bile production.

Partially SupportedExposure to clean air in high-altitude environments like the Swiss Alps, combined with hiking, provides nature therapy.

Partially SupportedA complete digital detox, free from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, is a component of some European biological medicine protocols.

Partially SupportedInducing a fever through hyperthermia can lead to feeling unwell for approximately five hours.

Partially SupportedBen Greenfield followed a 12-week carnivore diet including organ meats, meats, fish, some berries, honey, and root tubers, but no vegetables, bread, or grains.

Partially SupportedA carnivore-ish diet, defined as carnivore plus low-lectin, less toxic plant foods, improved digestive function and bowel movements.

Partially SupportedT-500 may work for longevity by acting on the mitochondrial membrane and upregulating AMPK pathways, potentially with a cellular autophagy component.

Partially SupportedUsing the code SaladinoMD at Ancestral Supplements' Shopify site provides a 10% discount.

Partially SupportedSome European biological medicine treatments for liver and gallbladder cleansing have shown the ability to reverse cancer in some scenarios and significantly reduce liver enzymes.

Partially SupportedVegan farts are comparable in intensity to those caused by whey protein.

Partially SupportedEnergy levels may drop after five days on a diet excluding vegetables, juices, and smoothies due to caloric depletion.

Partially SupportedNose-to-tail eating provides necessary nutrients, and incorporating plant foods enhances culinary enjoyment and social connection.

Partially SupportedNootropic peptides can provide enhanced focus and cognitive function.

Partially SupportedTB-500 and BPC-157 are used for injury or when feeling beat up.

Not SupportedA homemade water filter using charcoal, sand, and strawberry leaves without boiling water led to Giardia infection.

Limited ResearchLL-37 may have helped during a Giardia infection.

Partially SupportedIdentifying local plants for medicinal and edible uses is a practice that can be undertaken while spending time in nature.

Partially SupportedHyperthermia treatments are considered effective based on research showing fever induction.

Partially SupportedLarge animals provide more fat, which contains valuable micronutrients like vitamin K2.

Not SupportedGarlic, onions, apples, and other FODMAP-rich foods can cause gas and bloating in individuals with SIBO or digestive issues, and elimination of these foods can improve symptoms.

Partially SupportedPeptide-like compounds such as Hipamorlin and Tesamorelin, and growth hormone precursors, are used by bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts to enhance muscle gain and fat loss.

Partially SupportedEpitalon and Motsc protocols based on human research showed no noticeable effects.

Partially SupportedEpitalon is administered as a 10-day protocol of daily injections, twice per year.

Partially SupportedPeptide protocols have evolved beyond muscle gain to include mitochondrial enhancement, longevity enhancement, gut healing, and nootropic compounds.

Partially SupportedEpitalon works on the mitochondrial membrane and upregulates AMPK pathways, potentially involving cellular autophagy.

Partially SupportedLL-37 is an antibacterial peptide that has shown success against SIBO.

Partially SupportedIdentifying edible plants and knowing how to harvest and process them is crucial for survival, and overeating should be avoided.

Partially SupportedConsuming large quantities of plantain or nettle requires heating or boiling to avoid stomach upset or diuretic effects.

Partially SupportedHyperthermic therapy shows cytotoxicity on cancer cells and reduction in angiogenesis.

Partially SupportedAfter hyperthermia treatment, rest in bed for the remainder of the day is instructed.

Partially SupportedThe brain does not undergo damage from hyperthermia treatments.

Partially SupportedThe clinic protocol excludes gelato, espresso, and coffee, offering chicory root tea as a substitute.

Partially SupportedClinics customize nutrition protocols based on pre-arrival research into why a patient is seeking treatment.

Partially SupportedA carnivore-ish diet combined with resistance training led to an approximate 11-pound increase in muscle mass.

Partially SupportedIntense physical activity in a non-air-conditioned environment can significantly raise core body temperature prior to hyperthermia treatment.

Partially SupportedExperiencing pain and suffering can provide insight and lead to ego dissolution.

Not SupportedCombining supplements that act on neurotransmitter function with antidepressants or St. John's Wort could be problematic.

Not SupportedCombining certain supplements with alcohol could potentially lead to glutamate excitotoxicity.

Not SupportedCombining peptides with substances that act on neurotransmitter function should only be done under physician supervision.

Partially SupportedThe nootropic stack of dihexa, penile, cordycepin, and c-max is used in the morning.

Partially SupportedDihexa is applied topically around the carotid artery.

Partially SupportedMotsc is dosed at 10 milligrams every three days for approximately one month.

Partially SupportedHumanin and MOTSC are peptides that may act as calorie restriction mimetics.

Partially SupportedSome peptides act as calorie restriction mimetics to upregulate AMPK pathways.

Partially SupportedConsuming lung tissue from grass-fed animals may provide unique minerals and vitamins beneficial for human health.

Partially SupportedThe nootropic stack provides clean-burning energy and enhanced focus, leading to significantly improved executive function and auditory recognition capabilities.

Partially SupportedNootropic peptides can be beneficial when sleep-deprived, but should be taken earlier in the day to avoid interfering with sleep.

Partially SupportedAfter three days of eating salads, vegetable juices, and smoothies at a Swiss clinic, Ben Greenfield's cravings for meat subsided.