Controversial thoughts: Hunter-gatherers don't like fiber!

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Paul Saladino33m · 2020-09-11

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Well SupportedThe Hadza people feed their children meat and fruit and generally do not eat vegetables, leaves, stems, or seeds unless necessary.Not SupportedFiber has not been shown to increase microbial diversity in the gut, and removing fiber does not decrease microbial diversity.Well SupportedIncreasing dietary fiber does not consistently increase alpha diversity or improve gut health, and removing fiber does not decrease alpha diversity.Well SupportedHunter-gatherer populations do not experience a significant rise in systolic blood pressure with age.Well Supported

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The absence of Bifidobacterium in the Hadza gut microbiome challenges the Western definition of a healthy gut.

Well SupportedThe microbiome composition of the Hadza gut shows seasonal variation, shifting towards a 'Western gut' profile during the dry season when meat consumption increases.

Well SupportedNative sugars like honey are not a significant problem when consumed in the context of a traditional hunter-gatherer diet and lifestyle.

Well SupportedHoney collection is widespread among foragers in warm climates, including the Hadza, and has been part of ancestral diets since early hominins.

Well SupportedHistorically, fiber has been removed from foods to enhance digestibility, as exemplified by the Hadza chewing tubers and spitting out fiber.

Well SupportedTripe and stomach contain gastric juices with BPC-157, a peptide known to aid in bodily healing.

Well SupportedHigh alpha diversity in the gut microbiome can be maintained on zero-fiber diets, including meat and organ-based diets.

Well SupportedSwishing with honey several times a day and swallowing it can heal oral mucositis better than prescription steroids and without side effects.

Well SupportedBrushing teeth with honey is a viable alternative to toothpaste and may be healthy for teeth.

Well SupportedFire Starter, a fat from animal suet, can help with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and other nutrients when combined with organ supplements.

Well SupportedRestricting fiber may benefit gastrointestinal health and autoimmune conditions for individuals who do not tolerate fiber well.

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

Well SupportedThere is very little fiber available in the diet of the Hadza people.

Partially SupportedThere is no significant difference in gut alpha diversity between individuals on an entirely animal-based diet and those on a plant-based diet.

Partially SupportedThe Hadza people, who have been studied for cardiovascular health, consume honeycomb with larvae and honey during hunting expeditions.

Partially SupportedPaul Saladino has a normal pathogen score, indicating the absence of harmful gut bacteria.

Partially SupportedTubers are ranked as a least favorite food among the Hadza, eaten during hardship.

Partially SupportedThe higher incidence of cavities in Hadza men living in the bush compared to those in villages is likely due to increased consumption of tobacco and marijuana, not honey.

Partially SupportedPaul Saladino's gut microbiome inflammation score is minimal on a carnivorous diet with honey.

Partially SupportedA healthy gut microbiome can be indicated by the absence of gas, bloating, and constipation, along with daily well-formed bowel movements.

Partially SupportedA short-term plant-based or animal-based diet can rapidly and reproducibly alter the gut microbiome and metabolites.

Partially SupportedA low intake of plant fiber may be attributed to a low butyrate score, but other short-chain fatty acids can still be produced.

Partially SupportedA low-fiber diet makes the speaker feel better, with less stomach distension and a greater ability to consume nutrient-dense meat and organs.

Not SupportedHoney consumption is not the primary cause of cavities in the Hadza population.

Partially SupportedApproximately 65% of gut bacteria taxa are currently unidentified, making definitive microbiome health assessments challenging.

Partially SupportedTobacco and marijuana use are likely associated with dental issues, more so than honey consumption.

Partially SupportedA healthy gut requires removing irritants like lectins, plant toxins, heavy metals, glyphosate, and gluten, and obtaining necessary nutrients for gut healing.

Not SupportedHigh fiber intake can cause protuberant, distended bellies in children.

Partially SupportedNutrients found in organ meats like tripe, intestines, liver, spleen, and pancreas, such as BPC157, are crucial for healing a leaky gut.

Partially SupportedHigh levels of Proteobacteria in the gut microbiome are not necessarily indicative of poor health.

Partially SupportedChildren in the Hadza population who consume high amounts of fiber from tubers develop protuberant bellies.

Not SupportedThe speaker rejects recommendations for whole food diets, probiotics, and fiber supplements, preferring a carnivorous diet of meat, organs, honey, and occasional fruit.

Partially SupportedHigh fiber intake in humans can displace more nutrient-dense animal foods from the diet.

Partially SupportedThere is no evidence that fiber intake causes cancer.

Partially SupportedGut microbes can often reappear in subsequent seasons or with dietary changes, suggesting resilience and temporary absence without permanent loss.

Partially SupportedSome individuals can maintain a healthy gut microbiome with plant fiber, while others can achieve it without fiber.

Partially SupportedA diet rich in protein and fat can alter the gut microbiome in a way that makes individuals feel better, and this positive subjective outcome should not be dismissed.

Partially SupportedHoney consumption can be part of a diet with seasonal variation and supports gut health.

Partially SupportedCavities are likely a symptom of fat-soluble vitamin deficiency, not directly caused by honey consumption.

Partially SupportedHadzabe hunter-gatherers consume higher amounts of Proteobacteria when on an animal-based diet but do not develop inflammatory bowel disease.

Partially SupportedHardened Soil's Gut and Digestion formula combines tripe, stomach, liver, pancreas, and spleen to provide digestive enzymes and beneficial peptides, along with nutrients like folate, zinc, and riboflavin, to fortify the gut.

Partially SupportedA diverse microbiome can be maintained even with low fiber intake, and the role of Proteobacteria is not definitively negative.

Partially SupportedPaul Saladino's gut microbiome does not need to synthesize micronutrients because he obtains sufficient folate, B6, niacin, and B12 from his diet.

Partially SupportedNutrients for intestinal lining repair are likely present in the intestinal lining, stomach, and intestines themselves.

Not SupportedThe classification of certain gut bacteria, such as Blautia producta, as harmful is potentially biased and context-dependent.

Partially SupportedShort-chain fatty acids, including isobutyrate, can be utilized by colonic epithelial cells.

Partially SupportedTobacco smoking is strongly associated with an increased risk of dental caries.

Partially SupportedOrgan meats and other nutrient-dense animal foods are important for obtaining fat-soluble vitamins and minerals.