My RESPONSE to THE DOCTORS!

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Paul Saladino1h 54m · 2020-02-03

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Well SupportedVery high protein intake is not harmful to kidney health in individuals without pre-existing kidney conditions.Well SupportedThousands of people are following a carnivore diet and experiencing changes in various diseases, including autoimmune disease.Well SupportedIndividuals on ketogenic or carnivore diets, who intentionally avoid processed sugars, grains, and excess polyunsaturated fats, may not be harmed by elevated LDL levels.Well SupportedAdding 600 grams of fruits and vegetables per day to the diet of healthy non-smokers did not change markers of oxidative DNA damage or repair over 24 days.Partially Supported

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Gut bacteria convert choline and carnitine into TMA, which the liver oxidizes to TMAO, a contributor to atherosclerosis.

Well SupportedBlood work on individuals following a carnivore diet typically shows normal results, with improvements in most markers except for LDL cholesterol.

Well SupportedMeat has been a central part of human evolution and is intuitively perceived as beneficial due to its nutrient richness.

Well SupportedA 10-week diet devoid of fruits and vegetables decreased oxidative damage and altered antioxidant defense.

Partially SupportedGut microbiota alpha diversity may not be the sole indicator of health, and research suggests ketogenic and carnivore diets do not negatively impact it.

Well SupportedIncreasing lean red meat intake by replacing carbohydrates does not elevate markers of oxidative stress and inflammation.

Well SupportedThe carnivore diet may be therapeutic for individuals with autoimmune disorders.

Well SupportedType 2 diabetes and kidney disease increase TMAO levels, and observational evidence for cardiovascular diseases may be due to confounding or reverse causality.

Well SupportedIncreasing daily vitamin C intake from approximately 70mg to 270mg through fruits and vegetables over 12 weeks did not change antioxidant capacity.

Well SupportedIncreasing vegetable intake in overweight or obese postmenopausal women did not alter plasma carotenoids, oxidative stress, or inflammation.

Partially SupportedElevated TMAO levels are likely caused by kidney disease and insulin resistance, not the other way around.

Well SupportedPlant foods contain defense chemicals such as oxalates, phytates, saponins, lectins, isothiocyanates, polyphenols, salicylates, and phytosterols.

Well SupportedIndividuals on a carnivore diet have reported significant symptom improvement, with some experiencing complete resolution of autoimmune diseases.

Well SupportedAn autoimmune carnivore diet approach has benefited thousands of individuals.

Well SupportedCase reports have been published on the carnivore diet for type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, rectal cancer, cervical cancer, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease.

Well SupportedA carnivore diet including steak tartare and raw liver helped two sisters with autoimmune disease.

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

Partially SupportedTransitioning to a carnivore diet after health decline on a vegan diet led to improvements in mental clarity and overall health.

Partially SupportedThe longest known research study on a carnivore diet is a year-long observation of two individuals who experienced no negative changes in blood pressure or weight.

Partially SupportedAn exclusively animal-based diet can lead to a complete reversal of underlying metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance.

Partially SupportedPaul Saladino's book, 'The Carnivore Code,' is 300 pages, contains 650 references, and was available in print and as an e-book on February 25th.

Partially SupportedA carnivore diet can lead to a negative anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) result and significant clinical symptom improvement.

Partially SupportedRemoving meat from the diet can lead to nutrient deficiencies and overeating of empty calories.

Partially SupportedCurcumin and its degradation products show broad reactivity against human enzymes linked to compound toxicity.

Not SupportedEpidemiological studies on red meat and health outcomes can be misleading due to confounding factors.

Not SupportedThe belief that red meat causes colon cancer is an assumption in the medical community often accepted without critical examination of research.

Not SupportedThe 2015 IARC report excluded interventional studies showing no change in cancer risk with decreased red meat consumption.

Partially SupportedThe carnivore diet eliminates plants, fiber, lectins, isothiocyanates, oxalates, and polyphenols, which can be triggering to the immune system by damaging the gut.

Partially SupportedThe carnivore diet suggests eliminating fruits and vegetables can be beneficial for many people.

Partially SupportedPlant compounds like tannins, polyphenols, and oxalates can be toxic and potentially damage DNA.

Partially SupportedThere are no risks to eating animal foods exclusively, including no risks to kidney function from high protein diets or increased risk of cancer from eating meat.

Partially SupportedThere is no recognized medical board certification for 'nutrition specialist'.

Partially SupportedThere is no single interventional study showing harm from meat consumption regarding gut health.

Partially SupportedThere are numerous studies detailing the negative effects of polyphenols.

Partially SupportedThere is a lack of long-term randomized trials for vegan diets.

Partially SupportedThere are no studies demonstrating that red meat is harmful to the kidneys.

Partially SupportedSun exposure can cause skin manifestations like butterfly rash in individuals with zero tolerance.

Partially SupportedNo study shows that eating meat at an interventional level increases risk.

Partially SupportedStudies on vegetarians and vegans that are not observational or epidemiological in nature, with a year of close medical attention, have not been conducted.

Partially SupportedThere are toxins in plants that humans do not need, and there are no studies showing that meat is damaging for humans.

Partially SupportedTMAO is formed from trimethylamine, and current human data is primarily epidemiological without interventional studies suggesting it is directly dangerous.

Not SupportedIndividuals in their 20s should be wary of advice claiming all fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and fiber are terrible for health.

Not SupportedDoctors' primary argument against diets excluding fruits and vegetables is potential long-term harm, despite a lack of specific mechanisms or evidence.

Not SupportedIndividuals who obtain nutrition certifications through online or non-HDGME accredited courses may have inadequate training.

Not SupportedFood influences depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Not SupportedStatements that all animal-based products jeopardize health are incorrect.

Not SupportedThe assertion that a carnivore diet leads to polyphenol deficiency and subsequent health issues is not supported by current well-being or a clear timeline for problems.

Partially SupportedBlood work from individuals on a carnivore diet can appear favorable, even when obtained shortly after intense physical activity.

Partially SupportedPolyphenols show benefits for conditions like lupus in thousands of studies.

Partially SupportedThe parts of plants that protect them from the environment, such as lectins and polyphenols, are not detrimental to humans.

Partially SupportedA lifestyle associated with a heavy meat diet for 40 years may lead to colon cancer.

Partially SupportedPolyphenols are molecules produced exclusively by plants.

Partially SupportedThe removal of polyphenols and plant pigments may be beneficial for human health.

Not SupportedOrganizations like the American Dietetics Association, True Health Initiative, and EAT-Lancet are influenced by financial interests from pharmaceutical and agricultural conglomerates.

Partially SupportedTMAO is not inherently bad for humans, and choline deficiencies are associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and inadequate VLDL/LDL export.

Partially SupportedEliminating plants from the diet removes fiber and potentially damaging compounds like lectins, isothiocyanates, and oxalates, which can trigger the immune system by damaging the gut.

Partially SupportedStudies show mixed results regarding the beneficial effects of fruits and vegetables.

Partially SupportedThe speaker did not receive formal nutritional training during medical residency.

Not SupportedThe claim that excluding meat, fiber, or polyphenols is dangerous long-term is not supported by evidence.

Partially SupportedThe book 'The Fat of the Land' provides information on prolonged meat diets and kidney function in ketosis.

Partially SupportedThe Armstrong sisters had blood work showing positive anti-nuclear antibodies, which can indicate lupus or mixed connective tissue disease.

Partially SupportedElevated titers of anti-nuclear antibodies are essentially diagnostic of lupus and associated with symptoms.

Partially SupportedLDL cholesterol is not a thorough genic in and of itself.

Partially SupportedThere are thousands of studies showing benefits of fruits and vegetables.

Partially SupportedNutrition plays a significant role in mental health.

Partially SupportedA study in mice showed that feeding them bacon decreased the rate of colon cancer.

Partially SupportedThe premise of the 'cardboard diet' is that removing polyphenols and plant pigments is beneficial for humans.

Partially SupportedCurcumin has been reported to be cytotoxic against normal human lymphocytes and cancer cell lines.

Partially SupportedIsothiocyanates, plant toxins in Brassica vegetables, may damage humans.

Partially SupportedThe 1930 Bellevue Hospital study on kidney function in prolonged ketosis is valuable due to detailed monitoring and high participant adherence.

Not SupportedThe idea that meat consumption causes colon cancer, heart disease, or other issues is evolutionarily inconsistent and unfounded.

Partially SupportedGreen tea extract affects postprandial oxidative stress markers but has a lasting antioxidant effect only from a flavonoid-free diet.

Partially SupportedThere are no human interventional studies showing benefits of plant molecules for lupus; studies showing benefits are limited to rat models.

Partially SupportedHemoglobin A1c can be elevated by increased red blood cell lifespan, and fasting insulin is a necessary marker to consider when assessing pre-diabetes.

Partially SupportedThe Steffensen-Anderson study from 1930 was a reasonable and well-done nutritional study that would be difficult to replicate today.

Partially SupportedThere are thousands of published case studies and case reports suggesting that removing fruits and vegetables can be beneficial for humans.

Partially SupportedIncreased red blood cell lifespan on a ketogenic or carnivore diet can spuriously elevate hemoglobin A1c.

Partially SupportedHigh vegetable consumption did not significantly alter clinical, immunological, or antioxidant markers in subjects at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Partially SupportedCurcumin acts as an active iron chelator in vivo, potentially affecting systemic iron metabolism.

Partially SupportedExcluding fruits and vegetables can be a safe dietary option for individuals not improving on other diets.

Partially SupportedCurcumin can negatively affect rhodopsin reductase, p53, and other enzymes involved in detoxification and antioxidant stress.

Partially SupportedPolyphenols have extraordinary health benefits.

Limited ResearchEliminating all fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds from the diet may damage health long-term.

Partially SupportedConsuming a heavy meat diet increases the risk of premenopausal breast cancer by 65%.

Partially SupportedThere are not many detailed, year-long studies on vegan diets compared to the 1930 Bellevue study on a carnivore diet.

Partially SupportedMental health is inseparable from gastrointestinal, hormonal, dermatological, and cardiac health.