175. AMA: Glyphosate, Sunning your balls, and APOE4
On today’s Ask Me Anything episode, Paul answers listener questions about APOE4, glyphosate, and his thoughts on sunning your testicles! 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: 00:00:00 Heart & Soil testimonial 00:06:20 Podcast begins 00:07:30 A review of Paul’s bloodwork panel 00:11:30 Is there research behind sunning our testicles? 00:19:21 Should we worry about glyphosate? 00:29:30 Can we avoid glyphosate altogether? 00:31:10 Should we worry about APOE4? 00:41:30 Paul’s thoughts on depression and depression medication 00:46:50 Why Paul is not a fan of nootropic supplements 00:48:15 Gallbladder and liver health 00:51:45 Questions about animal-based eating. How strict do we have to be? How much fruit and honey is too much? How can we eat animal-based while traveling? 00:57:10 Thoughts on water and hydration 00:58:55 Incorporating liver and honey into your diet 1:01:15 Should we worry about uric acid on an animal-based diet? 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 Marek Health: marekhealth.com/fundamentalhealth, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order Schwank Grills: schwankgrills.com, use code PAUL for $150 off a Schwank 1500 degree grill Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order
9 Aug 20221h 5min
174. AMA: Randle cycle, Fruit and NAFLD, Contaminated Avocado oil/Olive oil, PFAs, Deer liver and Pregnancy
This week on the podcast, Paul answers listener questions about The Randle Cycle, eating optimally for pregnancy and breastfeeding, whether it’s safe to eat deer liver, his opinion on avocado and olive oil, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. 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: 00:08:25 Podcast begins 8:35:00 Paul addresses a study claiming that a fruit rich diet worsens NAFLD 00:14:05 Can olive oil increase longevity? 00:21:40 What about avocado oil? 00:27:35 Paul’s thoughts on intermittent fasting 00:33:33 Does animal-based eating apply to those who are metabolically unwell? 00:37:30 Why do the Hadza tribe have bad teeth? 00:39:05 Explaining the Randle cycle 00:46:45 Is deer liver safe for consumption? (How to avoid PFAS in our food) 00:57:30 Benefits of raw milk 01:04:45 What is the ideal diet/supplement stack for pregnancy and breastfeeding? 01:07:20 Introducing animal-based food to infants 01:09:20 How much fruit is too much fruit for humans? Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Marek Health: marekhealth.com/fundamentalhealth, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order Schwank Grills: schwankgrills.com, use code PAUL for $150 off a Schwank 1500 degree grill White Oak Pastures: www.whiteoakpastures.com, use code CarnivoreMD for 10% off your first order or Carnivore5 for 5% off subsequent orders Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order
1 Aug 20221h 12min
173. Animal Based Vs Keto, A friendly debate with Thomas DeLauer
On today’s episode, Paul has a friendly debate with Thomas DeLauer about a ketogenic diet versus an animal based diet. They both share their thoughts on hormetic stressors, optimal insulin and glucose levels, the responsibility that comes with fasting and keto, and the optimal diet for humans. 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: 00:07:50 Podcast begins 00:10:05 The problem with eating only muscle meat and the benefits of organs 00:15:35 Should we worry about methionine in muscle meat? 00:18:45 Paul’s stance on a ketogenic diet 00:25:00 Why did Thomas Delauer “quit keto?” 00:28:45 Things to keep in mind with hormetic stressors 00:31:44 Thoughts on insulin and glucose levels 00:47:45 Is overeating the problem? 00:52:20 What to look for when choosing honey 00:56:20 Insulin sensitivity on a ketogenic diet 1:05:00 How much omega-3’s do we really need? 1:10:40 Does Paul fast? Thought on intermittent fasting 1:19:18 Paul’s favorite foods Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Primal Pastures: www.primalpastures.com, use code CarnivoreMD for 10% 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 White Oak Pastures: www.whiteoakpastures.com, use code CarnivoreMD for 10% off your first order or Carnivore5 for 5% off subsequent orders
25 Juli 20221h 23min
172. Dangers of a keto diet
On today’s podcast, Paul reviews his dietary journey, from vegan to paleo to carnivore, and now, animal-based. He does a deep dive on why he believes that adopting a ketogenic diet, long-term, can be dangerous and why he believes carbohydrates in the form of fruit and honey are essential. 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 00:09:32 Podcast Begins 00:10:00 Paul’s previous dietary journey 00:18:10 Pauls current animal-based diet 00:20:40 Benefits of a ketogenic diet 00:24:10 The best way to fix your appetite 00:30:40 Dangers of a ketogenic diet 00:33:25 How keto damages the kidney and why insulin is essential for electrolyte management 00:38:45 How a ketogenic diet negatively affects sex hormone binding globulin 00:42:15 Negative effects of a ketogenic diet on T3 and hormone markers 00:51:10 The benefits of carbohydrates 00:56:45 Is a blood sugar spike really detrimental? 00:59:50 Fruit and honey are not the same as refined sugar 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 Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order Marek Health: marekhealth.com/fundamentalhealth, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt
18 Juli 20221h 4min
171. July 2022 Bloodwork Review!
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
12 Juli 20221h 14min
170. How to fix your gut!
In today’s episode, Paul does a deep dive on gut health. He shares how he believes humans can optimize their gut health, and about common gut issues such as SIBO, IBS, GERD, and gallstones: what he believes causes them, and how to fix them. 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: 00:09:42 Podcast begins 00:10:40 Vegan malnutrition 00:13:45 A preview of Paul’s most recent bloodwork 00:15:13 A breakdown of the gut 00:18:20 Pauls criteria of a healthy gut/healthy individual 00:22:12 Western medicine’s criteria for a healthy gut 00:23:45 The problem with vegetable fiber and benefits of fermented foods 00:35:30 Nature’s effects on the gut 00:37:17 The problem with the mainstream analysis of gut bacteria 00:46:15 What damages the gut? 00:49:00 Thoughts on gluten 00:54:15 Thoughts on lectins 00:57:05 Thoughts on emulsifiers, processed sugars, and seed oils 1:02:20 Thoughts on Stevia 1:04:45 Gut conditions (SIBO, IBS, IBD, GERD) 1:08:20 Gallstones and choline deficiency 1:10:00 Healing the gut through sun exposure and diet Sponsors: Calima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Calima Sea Salt Marek Health: marekhealth.com/fundamentalhealth, use code PAUL for 10% off all of your bloodwork Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order White Oak Pastures: www.whiteoakpastures.com, use code CarnivoreMD for 10% off your first order or Carnivore5 for 5% off subsequent orders
5 Juli 20221h 16min
169. Do cows cause climate change?
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. In this episode, Paul exposes the lies behind cows being a driving factor of climate change. He breaks down why this concept is not true, and offers different perspectives about climate change at large. Time Stamps: 00:09:28 Podcast begins 00:11:38 Thoughts on Glyphosate 00:13:13 TEDx talk with Paul Rulkens 00:16:43 Lack of nutrients for the world versus lack of calories 00:17:46 Assumption: Human caused CO2 emissions is contributing to climate change 00:19:28 Thoughts on methane and other greenhouse gasses 00:25:43 Carbon Dioxide cycle 00:35:58 Grain finished versus grass finished cattle 00:38:28 Conservation Reserve Program and the damage to land from mono-crop agriculture 00:43:28 Ruminants reducing the carbon footprint 00:44:38 Challenging your belief that CO2 is an important greenhouse gas Sponsors: White Oak Pastures: www.whiteoakpastures.com, use code CarnivoreMD for 10% off your first order or Carnivore5 for 5% off subsequent orders Lets Get Checked: 20% off your order at www.TRYLGC.com/carnivoremd Shirttail Creek Farm: shirttailcreekfarm.com, use code CarnivoreMD $10 off order of $100 or moreEarth Runners: www.earthrunners.com, use code PAUL for 10% off your order
27 Juni 202253min
168. Why I don't worry about my cholesterol
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. Today, Paul shares why he does not feel that his elevated LDL is a problem and why you may reconsider your doctor's suggestion that your elevated LDL cholesterol is too high. He also explains how to become insulin sensitive. Time Stamps: 00:09:58 Podcast begins 00:12:45 Fish consumption linked with melanoma 00:17:22 The sun is not harmful to humans 00:18:25 What is cholesterol? 00:31:33 Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome 00:34:15 Why Paul doesn’t worry about his “elevated“ LDL 00:36:40 LDL does not injure the endothelium of our cells 00:39:30 How do we know if we are insulin sensitive/insulin resistant? 00:40:30 Cases of atherosclerosis without elevated LDL 00:58:50 Lipids & the immune system 1:00:00 Foods for healthy cholesterol and insulin sensitivity 1:01:30 Testimonial on removing seed oils Sponsors: White Oak Pastures: www.whiteoakpastures.com, use code CarnivoreMD for 10% off your first order or Carnivore5 for 5% off subsequent orders Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com, use code BONCHARGE for 25% off your order Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/carnivoremd to receive exclusive Fourth of July savings Colima Salt: bit.ly/carnivoresalt, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt
20 Juni 20221h 2min
