The Mikhaila Peterson Podcast

Doctor Does the Carnivore Diet for 6 Years | Dr. Shawn Baker 167

Nov 1, 2022

Dr. Shawn Baker, an orthopedic surgeon, author of "The Carnivore Diet," and co-founder of Revero, dives deep into the benefits of the carnivore diet. He shares his personal health journey and the impact of meat-based eating on chronic diseases. The conversation covers the challenges of transitioning to this diet, including potential cravings and the importance of physician guidance. Baker also discusses nutrition's role in managing PTSD and critiques the addictive nature of engineered foods, promoting a dietary approach to health over pharmaceuticals.

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Shawn Baker, MD

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Quick takeaways

Dr. Shawn Baker emphasizes the significant health improvements experienced by individuals who adhere to a meat-based diet, particularly for autoimmune diseases.

The launch of Revero aims to empower patients through dietary strategies that challenge conventional medical approaches to chronic disease management.

Discussions around cholesterol indicate that overall health improvements from a carnivore diet can mitigate concerns regarding elevated LDL levels, requiring nuanced monitoring.

Deep dives

Evolving Perspectives on Nutrition

Recent discussions reveal a shift in how people view nutrition, particularly with the rise of plant-based and even insect-based diets. There's an increasing skepticism about traditional dietary guidelines, with many questioning their validity. Personal experiences, such as improved health and well-being from a high-meat diet, serve as powerful testimony against mainstream nutritional beliefs. Ultimately, individuals are discovering that their health outcomes are not solely determined by established dietary norms, but rather by personal dietary choices.

Intro

2min

The Journey to the Carnivore Diet and Its Health Benefits

2min

Transitioning to a Carnivore Diet

19min

The Impact of Nutrition on PTSD Management

3min

Navigating the Carnivore Diet Transition

8min

Exploring Dietary Changes and the Impact of SSRIs on Sensitivity

2min

Rethinking Nutrition and Health

18min

Navigating Health and Allergies

13min

Nourishment and Resilience: Diet's Role in Health

6min

In this episode, I spoke with famous carnivore doctor Shawn Baker. We discussed commonly asked questions regarding the carnivore diet, Shawn's new company Revero, transition symptoms when starting the carnivore diet, self-assessing risks and benefits of the diet, cholesterol, how companies engineer foods to be addictive, and much more.

Dr. Shawn Baker is the author of the Amazon Best Selling Book "The Carnivore Diet," a multisport elite level athlete, orthopedic surgeon, entrepreneur, and a United States Airforce veteran who served as a combat trauma surgeon in Afghanistan. He also recently helped co-found a new company called Revero, a virtual clinic whose mission it is to reverse chronic diseases.

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