About this episode
On today’s podcast, Paul reviews his most recent bloodwork, in detail, in comparison to his past blood work that was taken while eating a strictly carnivore diet. He touches on overall benefits of an animal based diet, and reiterates why “high” LDL cholesterol does not cause atherosclerosis. A note from Paul: 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. If you want to know how to live the most radical life possible I hope you’ll join me on this journey. Time Stamps: 00:09:05 Podcast begins 00:10:30 What does Paul eat? 00:13:30 The importance of fasting insulin and the problems with mainstream bloodwork interpretation 00:16:15 Diving into Paul’s lab work (Fasting insulin, Hemoglobin A1C, and Fasting glucose) 00:23:30 Diving into Paul’s lab work (Lipids and cholesterol levels) 00:35:00 Why does LDL rise on an animal based diet? 00:44:50 Diving into Paul’s lab work (Inflammation and Calcification) 00:49:45 Diving into Paul’s lab work (Homocysteine) 00:54:20 Diving into Paul’s lab work (Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids) 00:59:15 Diving into Paul’s lab work (Thyroid) 01:00:20 Diving into Paul’s lab work (Metabolic Hormones) 01:04:30 Diving into Paul’s lab work (Kidney Health, Electrolytes, Bone Health, Blood Health) 01:10:30 Diving into Paul’s lab work (Vitamins & Minerals) 01:11:30 End of most recent blood work analysis 1:12:00 Thoughts on uric acid and TMAO Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co White Oak Pastures: www.whiteoakpastures.com , use code CarnivoreMD for 10% off your first order or Carnivore5 for 5% off subsequent orders Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com , for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd to get $150 off your order Primal Pastures: www.primalpastures.com , use code CarnivoreMD for 10% off your first order