Is plant-based dead? Paul Saladino MD on Radical Health Radio

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Paul Saladino1h 33m · 2023-06-20

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Well SupportedRaw milk consumption is associated with lower rates of asthma, eczema, and allergies in children.Well SupportedRaw milk from cows or goats is beneficial for children after breastfeeding, and studies associate raw dairy consumption with lower rates of asthma, eczema, and allergies.Well SupportedA fasting insulin level below 3 micro IU/mL is ideal, below 5 micro IU/mL is acceptable, and above 5 is unacceptable.Well SupportedHeart and Soil supplements, including Moon Memory and Brain, are made from grass-fed, grass-finished, regeneratively raised cattle from New Zealand.Well Supported

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Heart & Soil's 'Mood Memory and Brain' supplement contains desiccated brain, which includes nutrients like phosphatidylserine and BDNF, supported by clinical data.

Well SupportedReplacing grain-based carbohydrates with 200g of red meat resulted in lower inflammation levels in an 8-week human trial.

Well SupportedKellogg's cereal was created to prevent masturbation and may negatively impact hormones and libido.

Well SupportedReducing carbohydrates in the diet may improve muscle fullness, sleep quality, absence of muscle cramps, and reduce palpitations.

Well SupportedMetabolic health determines the atherogenicity of one's lipid profile.

Well SupportedAnimal foods, including meat and organs, are important for sexual health, libido, optimal hormone levels, fertility, and virility.

Well SupportedAncestral diets, such as those of the Hadza, prioritized meat and organs, and they did not waste any part.

Well SupportedMany observational studies on plant-based diets are confounded by healthy user and unhealthy user bias.

Not SupportedPhysicians' belief that LDL causes atherosclerosis is a grave oversight, and eliminating LDL could lead to severe consequences.

Well SupportedLDL particles play a valuable immune role and must be maintained at an optimal, wide-ranging level in the blood.

Not SupportedPlant-based diets may be less nutrient-rich than animal-based diets and might require supplementation.

Well SupportedPersonal health decisions should be guided by data and self-experimentation rather than dogma.

Well SupportedA long-term vegan diet may lead to deficiencies in carnitine, choline, vitamin K2, B12, and peptides, which are found in animal foods.

Well SupportedRaw liver is a multivitamin, rich in nutrients like K2, choline, zinc with copper, vitamin A, B12, biotin, folate, and riboflavin.

Well SupportedRaw milk contains the lactase enzyme and unique nutrients, and is more nutritious than pasteurized and homogenized milk.

Partially SupportedWestern humans consume 12-14% linoleic acid, and lab animals consuming over 5-6% linoleic acid experience rapid health decline.

Partially SupportedPeople who consume more red meat in epidemiological studies may also engage in more unhealthy behaviors, confounding the results.

Partially SupportedIt is difficult to argue that a plant-based diet is more nutrient-rich than an animal-based diet.

Not SupportedCardiology and Western medicine generally fail to consider the context of underlying metabolic health when assessing LDL cholesterol.

Partially SupportedFasting insulin is the best metric for metabolic health and should be considered alongside LDL.

Partially SupportedObservational studies on meat consumption are confounded by unhealthy accompaniments.

Partially SupportedMeat and organs have historically been associated with libido, fertility, and vitality.

Partially SupportedDesiccated organ supplements can be given to children, for example, one to two capsules daily mixed with foods like applesauce.

Partially SupportedJames Cameron has invested $140 million in Verdient Foods, which produces pea protein.

Partially SupportedFeeding children nutrient-rich foods like meat and organs is a significant gift to their development, especially in the first seven years of life.

Partially SupportedThe Animal-Based Nutrition Research Foundation is testing the hypothesis that animal-based diets improve autoimmune disease.

Partially SupportedGrass-fed, grass-finished meat from regenerative farms is highly nutritious and supports overall health, including brain, muscle, libido, and organ function.

Partially SupportedIncreasing saturated fats and animal foods while decreasing polyunsaturated fats and seed oils can cause LDL to increase by 20-30%.

Partially SupportedMany people are leaving the plant-based movement, and returning to eating meat leads to significant health improvements.

Partially SupportedFollowing an animal-based diet for one year, with seven months strictly adhered to, increased LDL cholesterol from 132 to 205.

Partially SupportedIndigenous populations consuming high saturated fat and carbohydrates but avoiding seed oils have a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease compared to Westernized populations.

Partially SupportedThe first foods for children after breastfeeding should be meat and organs, including raw or cooked liver.

Partially SupportedNutritional deficiencies from vegan diets can manifest within three to five years.

Partially SupportedIncreased consumption of seed oils, vegetables, and grains, with decreased beef, is associated with declining health.

Not SupportedDiets, including vegan diets, can lead to protein inadequacy and micronutrient deficiencies if not carefully planned.

Not SupportedSome vegan documentaries misleadingly claim meat consumption increases death risk by 400%.

Not SupportedCassava contains isothiocyanates, which can bind iodine and potentially cause thyroid issues.

Not SupportedEliminating all animal agriculture would lead to complete ecosystem collapse and is unsustainable.

Partially SupportedHumans evolved eating meat, and meat consumption provided unique nutrients essential for human development.

Partially SupportedReintroducing healthy carbohydrates from fruit and honey improved well-being and reversed issues experienced on a strict carnivore diet.

Partially SupportedWhen dietary changes lead to an increase in LDL cholesterol, particularly from increased intake of red meat and butter, this may be a positive development in most cases.

Partially SupportedLDL's presence in arterial plaques is analogous to firemen arriving at a fire, not the cause of the fire.

Partially SupportedPlant-based snacks using cassava and almond flour can serve as healthier choices for children.

Partially SupportedA well-chosen vegan diet can improve well-being and lead to weight loss.

Partially SupportedConsuming beef and eggs leads to greater satiety and less snacking compared to a cereal breakfast, facilitating weight loss.

Partially SupportedA vegan influencer reported a deterioration of her health after eight to nine years of veganism, and experienced significant improvement upon reintroducing animal products.

Partially SupportedLDL levels can fluctuate within a week due to factors like recent food intake, stress, and diet composition.

Partially SupportedHigher LDL levels in humans over 60 are associated with better outcomes, particularly from an immune perspective.

Limited ResearchIt is uncertain if LDL cholesterol will continue to rise or stabilize on an animal-based diet.

Partially SupportedInterventional studies are the most compelling type of research.

Partially SupportedObservational studies can only draw correlations, not causation.

Partially SupportedMeta-analyses of interventional studies can be valuable.

Partially SupportedDamage to the endothelium and impaired repair mechanisms are the primary drivers of arterial issues, not LDL.

Not SupportedObservational diet studies are dangerous due to cultural narratives surrounding food.

Not SupportedAdopting a plant-based diet may cause harm to oneself by removing the most nutrient-dense foods.

Not SupportedFoods containing seed oils or carrageenan are not recommended.

Partially SupportedA high-protein breakfast of meat and eggs improves satiety, reduces snacking, and aids weight loss compared to a cereal breakfast in obese adolescent girls.

Partially SupportedLDL cholesterol levels can fluctuate significantly within a week due to factors like recent food intake, stress, and sleep quality.

Partially SupportedCassava and almond flour products can serve as healthier alternatives to snacks high in seed oils.

Partially SupportedExcluding animal foods requires significant effort to replace nutrients with less bioavailable synthetic forms.

Not SupportedMisleading information from individuals claiming to thrive on a vegan diet while secretly consuming animal products causes many people to suffer.

Not SupportedPlant-based diets that use meat alternatives may be problematic due to high ingredient counts and processing.

Not SupportedConsuming hyper-processed plant foods can decrease vitality, virility, and libido.

Partially SupportedWhole, single-ingredient animal foods are healthier alternatives to processed vegan meat products.

Partially SupportedAvoiding animal products means missing out on important nutrients for humans.

Partially SupportedThe notion that meat should be avoided is a recent development, arising within the last approximately 100 years.

Partially SupportedGluten-free options are generally better for children than gluten-containing options.

Partially SupportedConsumption of red meat is decreasing while consumption of chicken white meat is increasing.

Partially SupportedIntrospective practices such as hiking, swimming, and surfing are enjoyable and help maintain a grounded state.

Partially SupportedAdolescent obese women eating a breakfast of meat and eggs did not show better weight loss results compared to eating oatmeal or cereal in studies reviewed by Paul Saladino.

Partially SupportedThe supplement 'Mood Memory and Brain' contains phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylcholine, and peptides that support mental function.

Partially SupportedIn medicine, laboratory values are often prioritized over subjective well-being when assessing cardiovascular risk.

Partially SupportedInstagram removed Paul Saladino's content about Kellogg's Corn Flakes and its connection to controlling sex drive, labeling it false.

Partially SupportedRegenerative agriculture, supporting holistic cycles and farmers, is a better alternative to industrial farming.

Partially SupportedNew nutrients and peptides, including growth factors, are continuously being discovered in animal foods and cannot be replicated in multivitamins.

Partially SupportedIncorporating raw milk from cows or goats into a child's diet is beneficial when sourcing and contamination risks are managed.

Partially SupportedIndividuals on plant-based diets may ignore negative physical symptoms due to investment in the diet as an identity.

Partially SupportedMeatless Korean barbecue ribs from Central Market contain at least 95 ingredients, including seed oils, vital wheat gluten, soy sauce, corn, canola, and soybean oil.

Partially SupportedLimiting nutrients necessary for sex hormone production can reduce sex drive.

Partially SupportedParents should consider the risk of contamination in raw foods like raw milk and raw liver when making feeding decisions for their children.

Partially SupportedIncreased consumption of seed oils, vegetables, and grains is correlated with worsening obesity, diabetes, mood disorders, autoimmune conditions, thyroid disruption, and infertility.

Partially SupportedQuiet and disconnection from distracting things facilitate introspection and are where 'real magic happens'.

Partially SupportedHealth issues experienced after transitioning from a vegan diet include infertility, mood issues, low libido, autoimmune conditions, and skin problems.

Partially SupportedChildren's intuitive food choices, like preferring ribeye steak over broccoli, suggest a natural inclination towards nutrient-dense foods.

Partially SupportedThe ideal first foods for infants are meat and organs, introduced as early as possible.

Not SupportedHarvard's arguments that polyunsaturated omega-6 oils are heart-healthy because they lower LDL cholesterol may be contradicted by rising rates of heart disease.

Partially SupportedChildren intuitively gravitate towards meat and fruit, and may not be drawn to vegetables, as observed in a three-and-a-half-year-old.

Partially SupportedThe lifespan of individuals following a vegan diet is typically two to five years, after which their health significantly deteriorates.

Partially SupportedTruthfulness and authenticity are highly valuable qualities that people respect.

Partially SupportedRestlessness experienced when deprived of a phone suggests an addiction to the device.

Partially SupportedIndividuals following an animal-based diet for years do not typically report feeling worse due to a lack of spinach or vegetables.