Controversial Thoughts: Do plants really contain toxic chemicals?

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Paul Saladino30m · 2021-07-09

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Well SupportedIncluding organ meats in the diet mimics ancestral eating patterns and provides nutrients without plant toxins.Well SupportedFruit is generally less toxic than leaves, seeds, nuts, grains, and legumes.Well SupportedFruit is the least defended part of a plant, with lower levels of defense chemicals compared to stems and leaves, especially as it ripens.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.Well Supported

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Adopting a carnivore diet followed by an animal-based diet for four years resolved the speaker's eczema and asthma.

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

Well SupportedPaul Saladino advocates for an animal-based diet as the most optimal for humans, citing it as the least toxic and most nutrient-rich and bioavailable.

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

Well SupportedAn animal-based diet, consisting of meat, organs, and the least toxic plant foods while excluding vegetables, is hypothesized to be beneficial for autoimmune disease.

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

Well SupportedSeeds, grains, nuts, and legumes are toxic plant parts that eliminating can improve health issues.

Well SupportedFruit may be acceptable for humans within an animal-based diet.

Well SupportedAn animal-based diet is similar to a carnivore diet but includes some of the least toxic plant foods.

Well SupportedPiperine in black pepper enhances the bioavailability of curcumin by inhibiting a liver detoxification enzyme.

Well SupportedPlants contain toxins that can cause negative reactions in some individuals due to co-evolution with animals.

Well SupportedHeart & Soil's 'Whole Package' supplement contains testicle and liver and is intended to support testosterone levels.

Well SupportedHumans can obtain beneficial compounds, including phytochemicals, from meat and organs, negating the need to consume plants for these nutrients.

Well SupportedKey vegetable nutrients can be obtained in more bioavailable forms and higher quantities from meat, organs, fruit, honey, and raw dairy.

Well SupportedHealth-promoting phytonutrients are found in higher concentrations in grass-fed meat and milk compared to factory-farmed animals.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet using Heart & Soil organs and supplements for seven months led to thriving.

Partially SupportedTransitioning to an animal-based diet over the last year, incorporating carbohydrates, was found to be beneficial for performance.

Partially SupportedPiperine in black pepper inhibits UDP-glucuronosyltransferase, a phase II detoxification enzyme, which can impair the body's ability to process compounds like curcumin.

Partially SupportedPlants evolve to produce non-toxic pro-drugs that become toxic only after ingestion and metabolization by animal enzymes like CYP450.

Partially SupportedRemoving most plant defense molecules from the diet by cutting out most vegetables can lead to significant health improvements for some individuals.

Partially SupportedSome individuals experience problems from plant compounds due to inter-individual variation in detoxification systems.

Partially SupportedThe liver biotransforms toxins into excretable forms via phase one and phase two detoxification, rather than acting as a filter.

Partially SupportedAutoimmune paleo diet further restricts potential triggers like nightshade vegetables, nuts, and seeds.

Partially SupportedGrass-fed meat, organs, and desiccated animal products are nutrient-dense foods.

Partially SupportedDifferent plant toxins can trigger similar immunological responses in the gut, potentially leading to autoimmune diseases.

Partially SupportedThe assumption that plant defense chemicals are beneficial to humans has been prevalent in nutritional paradigms for the last 50-100 years.

Partially SupportedNose-to-tail eating nourishes the body and improves overall well-being, energy, vitality, and libido.

Partially SupportedSeed oils are a more likely initial trigger of metabolic dysfunction and diabetes than carbohydrates.

Partially SupportedPhase 1 detoxification involves enzymes like CYP450 and flavine monooxygenases, while Phase 2 involves conjugating enzymes like UDP-glucuronosyltransferase.

Partially SupportedAnecdotes suggesting that eliminating commonly perceived healthy foods can improve health should not be disregarded.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet is recommended for individuals with autoimmunity or those seeking to optimize performance.

Partially SupportedThe Nrf2 system, which controls antioxidant response elements, can be stimulated by cold exposure, fasting, and exercise.

Partially Supported100% fruit juice has a neutral effect on glycemic control and is not associated with an increased risk of diabetes.

Not SupportedConsuming black pepper, which inhibits UDP-glucuronosyltransferase, is counterproductive for proper glucuronidation.

Partially SupportedFruit is generally safe for most humans, although some specific fruits may cause issues for individuals.

Partially SupportedConsuming beef organs from hardened soil helped the speaker regain lost health.

Partially SupportedThere is a connection between plant compounds, defense molecules, and autoimmunity.

Partially SupportedBeef organs can fill nutritional voids when local food options are insufficient.

Partially SupportedRemoving vegetables like kale, broccoli, and spinach from the diet may lead to feeling better.

Partially SupportedEpidemiological studies of humans typically include plants in the diet, making it difficult to observe any signal of plant-induced harm.

Partially SupportedFructose from fruit or honey in whole food form does not negatively impact glycemic control.

Partially SupportedInhibiting the enzymes responsible for detoxification can lead to significantly increased levels of compounds like curcumin in the body.

Partially SupportedHoney contains few plant defense chemicals because it is produced by bees.

Partially SupportedHuman omnivory tends towards either animal or plant foods, not a balance of both.

Partially SupportedPlant secondary metabolites like alkaloids, terpenes, phenolics, glucosinolates, and cyanogenic glycosides can affect herbivores and necessitate detoxification.

Partially SupportedAnimals process and detoxify plant compounds, resulting in lower amounts in meat, which covers both potential benefits and detoxification for consumers.

Partially SupportedChanging diet and exercise is recommended for overall health and well-being.

Partially SupportedEating vegetables may potentially cause problems for humans, suggesting that fruit and animal products are preferable choices.

Partially SupportedMeat and milk from grass-fed animals have higher antioxidant activity than from grain-fed animals.

Partially SupportedCaucasian individuals with CYP2D6 deficiency cannot efficiently metabolize plant alkaloids like berberine.

Not SupportedHumans being omnivores does not imply an ability to eat everything, as most omnivorous mammals specialize in a primary food source.

Partially Supported80% of 139 mammal species are omnivores, but 75% of these omnivores consume over 70% of their food from either plants or animals.

Partially SupportedStudies are not designed to show harm from plants because the assumption for the last 100 years has been that plants are beneficial.

Partially SupportedTerpenoids found in common plants like lavender, thyme, and rosemary require detoxification by the cytochrome P450 system and Phase 2 enzymes.

Partially SupportedThe purported benefits of plant molecules like sulforaphane can be obtained from consuming meat and organs.