Carnivore Diet Myths Debunked with Dr. Paul Saladino

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Is the carnivore diet really as extreme as it sounds? Today’s guest, Dr. Paul Saladino, helps separate fact from fiction. We’re diving into the biggest myths about eating only animal foods, from nutrient deficiencies to long-term health concerns, and hearing directly from someone who’s lived it, studied it, and challenged the mainstream narrative.

Dr. Saladino’s journey from raw vegan to carnivore physician is a wild one. He’s gone from running ultramarathons to rethinking everything he believed about nutrition. His story sheds light on what happens when you stop fearing animal foods and start paying attention to how your body actually feels.

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Meet the Guest

Dr. Paul Saladino is a physician, author, and one of the most well-known voices in the carnivore community. You might recognize him from his viral debates and research-backed discussions on animal-based nutrition. His passion for human performance and root-cause healing has helped thousands rethink their relationship with food and health.

Connect with Dr. Saladino: paulsaladinomd.co | Instagram: @paulsaladinomd | YouTube: Paul Saladino, MD

Episode Highlights

From his Italian roots to his early days as a “mathlete” turned endurance runner, Dr. Saladino’s path wasn’t straightforward. He shares how he went from over-medicated and asthmatic to thriving on an animal-based diet — and why so many others are seeing similar transformations.

We talk about what it’s like to come from a medical background where conventional nutrition advice often conflicts with real results. Dr. Saladino opens up about his eight-month raw vegan experiment, what led him to abandon it, and how his personal and professional experiences led him toward carnivory.

In this episode:

• Dr. Saladino’s unexpected path from veganism to carnivore
• Why plant-free nutrition works better for some people
• How asthma, inflammation, and energy can change with diet
• Misconceptions about nutrient deficiency on a meat-based diet
• What drives the mainstream resistance to animal-based health
• How to separate real science from internet myths

The carnivore diet isn’t about restriction; it’s about removing what’s harming you and focusing on what’s essential. Dr. Saladino’s story shows that human health thrives when we fuel our bodies with real, nutrient-dense foods. You don’t need plants to survive, but you do need to question what you’ve been told about them.

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