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Jordan Peterson And Why Paul Saladino Switched From A Vegan Diet To A Carnivore Diet

Apr 15, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Path to Medicine

  • Paul Saladino's parents were both in medicine, influencing his early interest.
  • Early burnout and disillusionment with doctors' lifestyles led him to take a 6-year break from academics.
ANECDOTE

Vegan Experiment

  • Saladino became a physician assistant but quickly realized his interest lay in root causes of illness, not just treatment.
  • He explored a raw vegan diet for seven months, experiencing bloating, excessive gas, and likely muscle loss.
INSIGHT

Vegan Muscle Building

  • Building muscle on a vegan diet is possible with protein powders, providing necessary amino acids like leucine.
  • However, Saladino questions whether this approach is ideal compared to the bioavailability of animal protein and nutrients from organs.
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