Shawn Baker is a prominent advocate of the carnivore diet, orthopedic surgeon, author, and athlete, celebrated for promoting meat-based nutrition and challenging conventional dietary paradigms.

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In this conversation, Shawn Baker MD shares his journey from orthopedic surgery to advocating for the carnivore diet. He discusses the limitations of traditional surgery, the benefits of a meat-based diet, and the scientific evidence supporting it. Baker emphasizes the importance of nutrition in managing chronic diseases and the need for individuals to take control of their health. He addresses practical concerns about muscle building on a carnivore diet, the cost of meat, and the quality of food sources. The discussion also touches on the cognitive benefits of a carnivore diet and the pushback against it from mainstream narratives.

Chapters

00:00 Journey to Orthopedic Surgery

03:27 Reflections on Surgery and Healthcare

05:23 Introduction to the Carnivore Diet

09:18 Health vs. Longevity in Diet

11:00 Scientific Evidence for the Carnivore Diet

17:39 Building Muscle on a Carnivore Diet

28:03 Understanding Protein and Energy Needs

28:56 Cost Considerations of a Carnivore Diet

32:37 Optimizing Meat Quality for Nutrition

35:19 The Impact of Fasting on Cognitive Function

40:01 Challenging Mainstream Dietary Narratives

44:32 The Role of Nutrition in Chronic Disease Management

49:28 Failures of the Modern Health System

51:35 Empowering Individuals in Health Decisions