
Paul Saladino MD podcast
Throughout my training and practice as a physician I have come to one very disappointing conclusion: Western medicine isn’t helping people lead better lives. Now that I’ve realized this, I’ve become obsessed with understanding what makes us healthy or ill. I want to live the best life I can and I want to be able to share this knowledge with others so that they can do the same. This podcast is the result of my relentless search to understand the roots of chronic disease. I hope you’ll join me on this journey.
Latest episodes

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Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 51min
210. Is fasting worth it? With Georgi Dinkov
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

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Apr 3, 2023 • 1h 11min
209. Why PEANUT BUTTER is one of the worst foods with Dave Asprey
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:
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Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org
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Mar 27, 2023 • 1h 23min
208. NFL player eats ANIMAL-BASED with Taylor Rapp from the LA Rams
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:
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Mar 20, 2023 • 1h 32min
207. Oxalates are ruining your health with Sally Norton
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
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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
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Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 17min
206. James DiNicolantonio: supplementation and nutrient deficiencies, eggs vs. bagels for weight loss, creatine and diet
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
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Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 28min
205. Secret diets across the world with Forrest Galante
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/
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Feb 28, 2023 • 1h 41min
204. Top health habits to thrive in 2023: Paul Saladino on Radical Health Radio
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
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Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org
Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/
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Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 16min
203. Eat meat, save the planet. With Will Harris
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
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Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org
Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/
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Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 17min
202. Debunking common vegan arguments
On today’s podcast, Paul debunks an article claiming that animal centered diets accelerate aging. He breaks down the epidemiology and observational evidence in this article, explains healthy user bias and unhealthy user bias, and shares studies that support his belief that in fact, vegan diets induce frailty, which in turn, accelerates aging.
00:10:31 Paul shares the article that claims that eating meat accelerates aging
00:15:23 Understanding healthy user bias, unhealthy user bias and epidemiology studies
00:20:45 The benefits of eating meat for longevity
00:24:10 Is meat inflammatory?
00:30:40 Vegans and fracture risk
00:34:04 Did our ancestors eat a lot of meat? Do they age well?
00:39:00 Are the Blue Zones BS?
00:42:25 Picking apart the studies that claim plant-based diets reduce affects of aging
00:46:23 Does restricting calories lead to longevity?
00:49:10 Sarcopenia as a predictor of all-cause mortality
00:50:40 Flaws in famous studies promoting plant-based eating
00:54:40 Should we worry about mTOR?
00:56:05 Should we worry about IGF-1 when eating dairy and carbohydrates?
01:01:45 PUFAs
01:09:55 Soy protein vs animal protein
01:11:10 Anecdotal evidence from the article
01:14:38 Recapping the episode
Sponsors:
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Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org
Animal-based 30 Challenge: https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/
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Feb 6, 2023 • 1h 3min
201. Most frequently asked questions: cholesterol, vegetables, diabetes, organs, heart disease, and more!
This week, Paul covers several topics at a high level, alongside referencing previous detailed episodes. He is answering questions from his listeners about why animal-based eating is optimal, why meat is not harmful for humans, why vegetables are bad for us, and several other questions that he frequently gets asked.
00:10:55 Insulin resistance and how we can be metabolically healthy
00:20:18 Should people with diabetes eat carbs/do glucose levels in the blood matter?
00:22:24 How do we fix diabetes?
00:27:18 Does meat cause cardiovascular disease, gout and cancer?
00:39:35 How did we evolve to eat meat?
00:42:20 What nutrients are missing on a plant-based diet?
00:45:40 Are organs necessary?
00:51:58 Why are vegetables bad for us?
00:59:30 How to construct an animal-based diet
01:01:15 Which blood work should you get?
References:
Dangers of a keto diet: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wCsT2K4u6BQ5Y1QUSkTV2?si=7cb47ac1cfaa4c49
Animal-based diet 101: 2023 edition: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jbxFF4TexuJB9FRmV0bJl?si=2674d60717484768
Bloodwork review: December 2022: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2axxIlqOOkbEikjwJSZ6Qc?si=dbba929199a643f3
Controversial thoughts: Do organ meats cause gout? What does? https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hwJ4dPSrfDySorAvOhRhs?si=e5149cd236694a22
Is all sugar bad for you? High fructose corn syrup vs fruit & honey: https://open.spotify.com/episode/25fC67FMqY4pMHH4XB1Dl9?si=acb47eae3b3f49e8
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/
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