How Much Salt Do You Really Need?

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A teaspoon of salt is around anywhere from 2100 to 2300 milligrams of sodium, depending on like the other minerals that are in it. So you're talking about one and a half to two teaspoons of salt every day is really your optimal intake. Most people probably get that because our bodies kind of crave that when we have access to it. James Dinnick: "I think most of us probably are getting something reasonable"

On this week’s podcast, Paul chats with pharmacist and author, James Nicholas Antonio

They cover carbs and creatine for post-exercise, their thoughts on fasting and keto, insulin resistance, magnesium, and hydration optimization. Tune in to hear how James believes you can optimize your health in addition to an animal-based diet.

00:07:30 Reviewing some of James’ popular tweets

00:13:40 How many carbs and how much protein should we eat?

00:20:00 The benefits of creatine

00:25:00 The benefits of carbs

00:28:55 Thoughts on fasting and keto

00:32:20 What can cause insulin resistance?

00:54:32 Why are so many people deficient in magnesium?

01:05:22 How can people optimize their hydration?

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