Paul Saladino MD podcast

172. Dangers of a keto diet

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Jul 18, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Dietary Journey

  • Paul Saladino's dietary journey progressed from vegan to paleo to carnivore, each with its own set of challenges.
  • He initially aimed to fix his eczema, but later focused on overall health optimization.
ANECDOTE

Carnivore Diet Challenges

  • Despite initial success with the carnivore diet, Paul experienced muscle cramps, sleep disturbances, and declining hormone levels.
  • These issues prompted him to re-evaluate the long-term suitability of a ketogenic diet.
INSIGHT

Ketosis as Urgency

  • Ketosis is a state of urgency, not a default homeostatic state for humans.
  • Glucose controls both its own metabolism and that of ketones, suggesting ketosis is a backup system.
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