This week, Paul talks all about skin: how to take care of your skin, what you should and should not eat to have healthy, radiant skin, how to heal skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and acne. He shares why the sun itself is highly beneficial for our skin and overall health, and although the sun deftly is not harming you, your sunscreen may be. 00:08:25 Skin as a major membrane 00:10:00 Sunlight for skin health 00:17:40 Why does mainstream medicine say all sunlight is bad? 00:20:00 How much sun should we be getting? 00:23:55 Seed oils, sunburn and skincare 00:36:15 Psoralens & phototoxic injury 00:40:05 What sunscreens to use (and avoid) 00:44:00 Foods to eat for skin health 00:49:45 Healing your acne 00:53:10 Recap References: Post-exposure persistence of nitric oxide upregulation in skin cells irradiated by UV-A: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-13399-4 INFLUENCE OF ULTRAVIOLET IRRADIATION UPON EXCRETION OF SEX HORMONES IN THE MALE1: https://academic.oup.com/endo/article-abstract/25/1/7/2772602?login=false Mayo Clinic Q and A: There’s no such thing as a safe, healthy tan: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-safe-healthy-tan/ Fat Intake and Risk of Skin Cancer in U.S. Adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29636341/ Lipid ingredients in moisturizers can modulate skin responses to UV in barrier-disrupted human skin in vivo: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22209282/ Melanoma and dietary lipids: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3110746/ Severe phototoxic burn following celery ingestion: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2221939/ Citrus Consumption and Risk of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma in the Women's Health Initiative: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31335211/ Natural toxicants in human foods: psoralens in raw and cooked parsnip root: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7256284/ Effect of Sunscreen Application Under Maximal Use Conditions on Plasma Concentration of Sunscreen Active Ingredients: A Randomized Clinical Trial: https://www.docwirenews.com/latest-general-medical-news/effect-of-sunscreen-application-under-maximal-use-conditions-on-plasma-concentration-of-sunscreen-active-ingredients-a-randomized-clinical-trial/ Effect of vitamin E on the production of collagen, DNA and fibronectin in keratocytes in vitro: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3186193/ The Effect of Atopic Dermatitis and Diet on the Skin Transcriptome in Staffordshire Bull Terriers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33178726/ Effect of kibble and raw meat diets on peripheral blood mononuclear cell gene expression profile in dogs: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29680397/ Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  White Oak Pastures: www.whiteoakpastures.com, use code CarnivoreMD for 10% off your first order or Carnivore5 for 5% off subsequent orders  Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/fundmental-health-collection/, or use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order and check out Paul’s custom blood panel Joovv Light Therapy: http://joovv.com/paul, use code PAUL for an exclusive discount Shirttail Creek Farm: shirttailcreekfarm.com, use code CarnivoreMD20 for $20 off your first order

This week, Paul breaks down his latest set of bloodwork from March 2023. He not only reviews his own levels and ratios, but gives you an idea of what blood work you may want to order, and how to interpret it. 00:04:20 Why you may consider getting your own blood work done 00:11:00 What Paul eats in a day 00:13:40 Fasting insulin & prolactin 00:19:55 Cortisol to DHEA-S ratio 00:27:42 Sex hormones & phlebotomy 00:37:35 DHT 00:40:35 How to help (or hurt) your testosterone 00:48:45 Uric acid & GGT 00:50:30 Hemoglobin A1c & Comp. Metabolic Panel 00:53:20 Urinalysis  00:54:50 Amenorrhea profile, Prostate-Specific Ag, IGF-1, Reverse T3, Vitamin D, Lipoprotein (a), C-Reactive Protein 00:58:17 TMAO: is it harmful? 00:59:25 Homocysteine, Magnesium,  and TSH & Free T4 01:00:50 Lipids: do they matter? 01:05:20 CBC 01:06:20 Conclusions about blood work 01:07:45 NAFLD Paul’s recommendations for what labs you should get: CBC Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Fasting Insulin PTH Full thyroid panel, TSH, antibodies, Free T3, Free T4, Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Sex hormone LH, FSH, Prolactin, DHT, Estrogens, Progesterone, Preglinulone, Cortisol, DHEA-S, HSCRP, Liver enzymes, Lipid panel, (Coronary Artery Calcium Scan), PTH. Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Earth Runners: www.earthrunners.com, use code PAUL for 10% off your order  Eight Sleep: $150 off the PodPro cover at www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order

This week, Paul has Georgi Dinkov back on the podcast for the third time to cover a plethora of topics: the benefits versus risks of carbohydrates, polyunsaturated fatty acids in cell membranes, the root causes of diabetes and cancer, and so much more. 00:08:45 Raising children in the modern world 00:10:10 Can we extend our lifespan through fasting and Metformin? 00:18:40 High intensity interval training and other kinds of exercise  00:24:10 Protein, glycine, and preventing sarcopenia  00:30:30 Inflammation and endotoxins 00:39:10 Stop fearing blood glucose levels 00:43:10 Downsides of fasting and how to obtain autophagy 01:01:05 Thoughts on metformin 01:10:03 What causes diabetes? 01:28:50 Polyunsaturated fats behave differently than saturated fats 01:32:54 The Rice Diet 01:40:32 Thoughts on exercise 01:43:20 Ketosis, fructose, and NAFLD References: Georgi’s blog: haidut.me Animal-based vs. Ray Peat diet, a conversation with Georgi Dinkov: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/7k9dZ2mrLtOA7nIgAOFdck?si=4bR9Rz7BRzK0xteZikBDZg⁠ Is animal-based the optimal human diet? A conversation with Georgi Dinkov: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gJvY3NURMCLjhPW7sQTag?si=wm8g2hcoSi6UJg6iWn8BAQ⁠ Treatment of massive obesity with rice/reduction diet program: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Treatment-of-massive-obesity-with-rice-reduction-An-Kempner-Newborg/af28cea1eb3f913c600264c06e09d39318ed5e75 Questions for Paul? Submit your question to be answered on the podcast at info@carnivoremd.com

In this week’s episode, Paul chats with member of the biohacking space and author, Dave Asprey. They touch on phytic acid, oxalates and seed oils, they deep dive into fructose, they explain why peanut butter is one of the worst foods for humans, and they share their differing views on whether coffee is beneficial. 00:11:10 Can vegetables be low inflammation? 00:19:05 Thoughts on phytic acid 00:27:00 The problem with chronic cardio 00:35:15 Why peanut butter is not good for you 00:42:45 What is a superfood? 00:44:45 A friendly debate about coffee 00:48:30 A conversation about fructose 00:57:22 Migraines and micronutrients 01:01:12 Thoughts on seed oils Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Sacred Hunting: sacredhunting.com/PAUL, get $250 off your hunt in May or November 2023 Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order Earth Runners: www.earthrunners.com, use code PAUL for 10% off your order  Eight Sleep: $150 off the PodPro cover at www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd

In this week’s podcast, Paul sits down with starting safety of the LA Rams, Taylor Rapp. Taylor shares how an animal-based diet has changed his performance, recovery, and outlook. They get into the importance of high-quality carbohydrate sources, eliminating seed oils, and how to spread the animal-based message in the professional sports world. 00:10:03 Taylor’s food journey and how it’s affected his playing 00:19:58 How do some athletes get away with eating junk food? 00:23:12 Team dietary recommendations 00:33:58 Taylor’s experience with animal-based vs. keto 00:39:58 Should we worry about a blood glucose spike? The benefits of carbs. 00:49:28 Taylor’s off-season training and diet 00:59:38 Thoughts on cheat meals 01:07:43 How can we spread the animal-based message? 01:14:18 How athletes treat injuries References: Who and what drove Walter Kempner? The rice diet revisited: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25001270/ Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order Schwank Grills: schwankgrills.com, use code PAUL for $150 off a Schwank 1500 degree grill Eight Sleep: $150 off the PodPro cover at www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd

In this episode, Paul talks to Sally K Norton about all things oxalates. They deep dive into why foods that we may think of as “healthy” should be avoided due to their defense chemicals, which foods have high versus low oxalates, and how to know if we are suffering from oxalate overload. 00:10:35 The problem with greens: beet greens, spinach and chard 00:16:05 What are oxalates/oxalic acid? 00:23:25 How much oxalic acid can humans handle? 00:30:55 Plant foods that are high in oxalates 00:45:40 Plant foods that are low in oxalates 00:52:25 The dangers of oxalates from veterinary literature 00:55:10 Issues that can occur from oxalate overload 01:02:35 Children and oxalates 01:06:05 How did knowledge about oxalates get lost? 01:14:35 Can we test for oxalate overload? 01:16:35 How to eliminate oxalates safely 01:21:45 Keto and oxalates and the importance of carbs and calcium Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/carnivoremd, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order and check out Paul’s custom blood panel Mobility Wall: www.mobilitywall.com/PAUL, or use code PAUL for 20% off your first order Sacred Hunting: sacredhunting.com/PAUL, get $250 off your hunt Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt

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? Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order Schwank Grills: schwankgrills.com, use code PAUL for $150 off a Schwank 1500 degree grill Eight Sleep: $150 off the PodPro cover at www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt

On this week’s podcast, Paul talks to wildlife biologist, Forrest Galante. They chat about Forrest’s adventures across the globe, and they dive into his experiences with indigenous cultures from an anthropological perspective. 00:11:30 Forrest’s upcoming expedition 00:19:40 Differing diets and lifestyles of cultures around the world (Pima Indians) 00:37:05 Forrest’s experience with the tribes in Papua New Guinea 00:49:10 Forrest’s upbringing in Zimbabwe 01:00:55 The problem with the anti-meat agenda 01:14:30 The history of the anti-meat pro polyunsaturated fat agenda 01:25:00 The intersection of conservationism and animal-based eating References: Stream Forrest’s podcast, The Wild Times Podcast Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/carnivoremd, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order and check out Paul’s custom blood panel Joovv Light Therapy: http://joovv.com/paul, use code PAUL for an exclusive discount

This week’s podcast features Paul as a guest on Radical Health Radio, a new Heart and Soil podcast. Paul is interviewed about his story: his hobbies, his habits, and how he thinks and learns about medicine and health as a whole. He also answers questions from live callers about their health challenges and about animal-based eating. 00:08:43 Podcast begins 00:10:46 Paul’s definition of radical health 00:13:36 Paul’s story: how did he get here? 00:18:26 Who are Paul’s heroes? 00:22:48 How has Paul shifted his beliefs, and dealt with criticism along the way 00:28:21 Paul’s thoughts on conventional medicine 00:38:06 7 steps to radical health 00:38:30 The story of organs 00:42:06 The problem with processed foods 00:46:31 Paul’s healthy habits 00:48:46 What does Paul eat? 00:52:46 How does Paul push himself physically without exhaustion 00:56:31 Paul’s thoughts on hermetic stressors and environmental toxins 00:59:16 Growth and evolution 01:02:20 Live caller #1: What’s the deal with parasites and cancer? 01:08:51 Live caller #2: Paul’s thoughts about PCOS 01:15:21 Live caller #3: Can artificial sweeteners increase triglycerides? 01:19:16 Live caller #4: Animal-based for autoimmune conditions 01:26:36 Live caller #5: Headaches, red meat, and antibiotics/steroids 01:36:56 Carbs are your friend References: Listen to Radical Health Radio on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6isywoYsTtuylZRCmml3qn?si=50fea19e288c4b2d Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Mobility Wall: www.mobilitywall.com/PAUL, or use code PAUL for 20% off your first order Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd to get $150 off your order Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order

Today on the podcast, Paul hosts Will Harris to talk about the power of regenerative agriculture. Will tells his story in how he began his farm, White Oak Pastures, and shares his thoughts and lived experience on regenerative versus factory farming, whether regenerative agriculture is scalable, and how raising cattle this way affects the carbon cycle and overall environment. 00:08:38 Differences in soil from a conventional farm versus a regenerative farm 00:14:18 How White Oak Pastures differs from a monocrop farm 00:17:20 The origin of White Oak Pastures 00:27:48 What is regenerative farming? 00:38:48 Greenwashing and symbiosis in nature 00:57:23 Scalability of regenerative agriculture Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Marek Health: https://marekhealth.com/carnivoremd, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order and check out Paul’s custom blood panel