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The Primal Podcast

Ep 61 - Carnivore Diet | I Only Ate Meat For 1000 DAYS: Here’s What Happened To My BLOOD

Sep 17, 2023
Ferringo Freedom, who ate only ruminant meat for 1000 days, discusses his blood work results on the carnivore diet. They delve into weight struggles, concerns about cholesterol, and consistency in maintaining the lion diet. The differences between the lion diet and carnivore diet are explored, as well as meat options and incorporating fruit. The importance of consistency and finding a sustainable lifestyle is emphasized.
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  • The lion diet can improve kidney function, contrary to the belief that a high-protein diet is harmful to the kidneys.
  • Despite containing higher amounts of saturated fat, the lion diet can lower blood pressure levels.

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Improved Kidney Function

After starting the lion diet, the speaker noticed a significant improvement in his kidney function. Prior to the diet, his estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR) was in the 60s, but it gradually improved to the 80s. This improvement was unexpected given the misconception that a high protein diet can harm kidney function.

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