Fundamental Health with Paul Saladino, MD

By Paul Saladino, MD

Medicine

What's Fundamental Health with Paul Saladino, MD about?

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.

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218. Could seed oils make y...

06.06.2023

This week, Paul chats with ophthalmologist and M.D., Chris Knobbe. They continue the conversation about seed oils and they reference observational research to further their point that it is the number one contributor to chronic illness and macular degeneration over ...

Fundamental Health with Paul Saladino, MD episodes:

06.06.2023 218. Could seed oils make you blind? With Chris Knobbe This week, Paul chats with ophthalmologist and M.D., Chris Knobbe. They continue the conversation about seed oils and they reference observational research to further their point that it is the number one contributor to chronic illness and macular degeneration over ...
05.30.2023 217. How to lose weight This week, Paul is re-sharing a popular episode about how to lose weight, healthily. He first speaks on how not to lose weight and why he believes the mainstream paradigm for weight loss is flawed. He dives into what he ...
05.22.2023 216. Should you worry about high cholesterol? With Aseem Malhotra This week, Paul chats with cardiologist, public health campaigner and author, Aseem Malhotra. They touch on pharmaceuticals, statins, and whether LDL cholesterol is a big deal. They also provide tools to assess your metabolic health and stress levels in an ...
05.16.2023 215. Dairy: good or bad for humans? On today’s episode, Paul talks about the importance of dairy in our diets, where to get our calcium, the problems with pasteurization, the differences between A1 versus A2 versus raw milk, and the benefits of not only raw dairy, but ...
05.09.2023 214. Toxins in your home On today’s episode, Paul walks you through a full day and highlights where you may be encountering household toxins such as pslalates, parabens, BPA, and fragrances in your life. Paul gives you resources and solutions for you to rid yourself ...
05.01.2023 213. Healing acne with diet: going animal-based with Shannen Michaela In this week’s podcast, Paul sits down in person with Shannen Michaela, a well-known contortionist on social media who just happened to move to Costa Rica and is expecting her first child. Shannen shares her story from being a vegan ...
04.24.2023 212. Skincare and sunscreen This week, Paul talks all about skin: how to take care of your skin, what you should and should not eat to have healthy, radiant skin, how to heal skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and acne. He shares why the ...
04.17.2023 211. The best labs to get and how to interpret them This week, Paul breaks down his latest set of bloodwork from March 2023. He not only reviews his own levels and ratios, but gives you an idea of what blood work you may want to order, and how to interpret ...
04.10.2023 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 ...
04.03.2023 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 ...
03.27.2023 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 ...
03.20.2023 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 ...
03.14.2023 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 ...
03.07.2023 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 ...
02.28.2023 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 ...
02.21.2023 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 ...
02.14.2023 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 ...
02.06.2023 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 ...
01.31.2023 200. Is animal-based the optimal human diet? A conversation with Georgi Dinkov On this week’s podcast, Paul has Georgi Dinkov back on the show. They talk about serotonin and the dangers of SSRIs, the downfalls of overexercise, all about gut health, how to tell if your metabolism is working well, other tools ...
01.24.2023 199. Is all sugar bad for you? High fructose corn syrup vs fruit & honey In today’s podcast, Paul talks all about sugar, and why all sugar is not created equally. He talks about the benefits of including carbohydrates in your diet via honey, maple syrup, and fruit, especially if you are a recovering keto ...
01.17.2023 198. Misinformation: the dangers of banning my post on seed oils On this week’s podcast, Paul is responding to claims that some of the information he shares on Instagram is “partial misinformation.” He is going to dismantle the independent fact checker article piece by piece, explaining not only why seed oils ...
01.10.2023 197. Are artificial sweeteners making you fat? Paul talks about artificial sweeteners (Stevia, Sucralose, Aspartame) in this episode and how they appear to disrupt our guts, and impair glucose tolerance in both animal models and humans. He reiterates why he believes you should not fear sugar in ...
01.03.2023 196. Animal-based diet 101: 2023 edition Paul explains everything you need to know about an animal-based diet and why this diet is the optimal starting point for humans. He gives you 4 simple steps for things to remove from you diet, and 4 simple steps for ...
12.26.2022 195. The best of the Fundamental Health podcast, 2022 year in review In today’s episode, Paul summarizes his favorite episodes from 2022. He gives a high level summary of the topics, as well as provides episode titles and numbers for you to hear more if you so wish. Time Stamps: 00:06:15 Podcast ...
12.20.2022 194. Animal-based vs. Ray Peat diet, a conversation with Georgi Dinkov In today’s episode, Paul chats with Bioenergetic Health researcher, Georgi Dinkov. They jump down the rabbit hole on a myriad of topics, including the distinction between table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, how starch damages the gut, polyunsaturated fatty acids, ...
12.13.2022 193. Bloodwork review: December 2022 On this week’s podcast, Paul takes you through his most recent blood work from November 2022, alongside his genetic results, as well as an abbreviated version of what he eats in a day. He talks about how his levels have ...
12.06.2022 192. What I eat in a day: Detailed nutritional analysis On today’s podcast, Paul takes you through two days of his full meals. He does this alongside a program called chronometer which breaks down the micronutrients in his diet, and ultimately answers the question: Can we get all of the ...
11.27.2022 191. Everything we’ve been lied to about: Weight loss, cholesterol, and seed oils, Kyle Kingsbury interviews Paul On this week’s podcast, Paul sits down with former football player, retired American professional mixed martial artist, former Director of Human Optimization at Onnit and host of The Kyle Kingsbury Podcast, Kyle Kingsbury. They do a a deep dive into ...
11.21.2022 190. What a cardiologist thinks of my cholesterol, with Michael Twyman, MD This week, Paul interviews board certified cardiologist, Michael Twyman. Michael comments on Paul’s blood lipids and they both chat about apoB, cardiovascular risks, oxidized LDL, and, of course, seed oils. They both share what they believe the true indicators of ...
11.15.2022 189. Keto vs Animal-Based, a friendly debate with Ken Berry, MD This week, Paul interviews his good friend and board certified family physician with a focus on prevention and optimisation care, Ken Berry. They indulge in a healthy conversation about ketogenic versus animal-based diets, views on carbohydrates and honey, and the ...
11.08.2022 188. How seed oils make you fat with Tucker Goodrich and Jeff Nobbs Today, Paul interviews Tucker Goodrich, Wall Street technology extraordinaire and independent researcher, and Jeff Nobbs, co-founder and CEO of Zero Acre Farms. They take a deep dive into the epidemic of seed oil consumption. They examine conflicting arguments, and then ...
10.31.2022 187. Meat vs. plants for longevity In today’s episode, Paul addresses longevity in terms of how his views differ from those in the longevity community that promote eating less meat and more vegetables. He touches on mTOR, leucine, methionine, and glycine, and ultimately answers the question ...
10.24.2022 186. Dr. Tommy Wood: Tools to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Avoid Dementia Tommy Wood makes his third appearance on Paul’s podcast to cover a wide range of topics. Tommy is a developmental neuroscientist and professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at University of Washington. In today’s podcast, Paul and Tommy chat about overall ...
10.18.2022 185. How to reverse diabetes On today's podcast, Paul talks about how diabetes is diagnosed, how it’s treated by mainstream medicine, what he believes it is caused by, and how you can reverse your diabetes or pre-diabetes without medication. A note from Paul: Throughout my ...
10.10.2022 184. The problem with eating plants Are plant defense chemicals real? Are they a problem for humans? Paul addresses these questions in today’s podcast along with why he believes they are harmful for many people at a molecular level. A note from Paul: Throughout my training ...
10.03.2022 183. Is big pharma corrupt with John Abramson Today on the podcast, Paul talks with John Abramson, American physician, lecturer at Harvard, and author of the books, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine and Sickening: How Big Pharma Broke American Health Care and How We Can ...
09.26.2022 182. Does red meat cause cancer? On today’s podcast, Paul dives deep into red meat and cancer. He shares science on why he does not believe red meat has any association to cancer, and sheds light on the anti-red-meat agenda that he has seen throughout Western ...
09.19.2022 181. How to reverse high blood pressure On this week’s podcast, Paul addresses hypertension. He discusses the epidemiology and causes of high blood pressure, the problem with Western medicine’s lens of high blood pressure, and how to reverse it with dietary and lifestyle changes. A note from ...
09.12.2022 180. How to lose weight On today’s podcast, Paul talks about how to lose weight, healthily. He first speaks on how not to lose weight and why he believes the mainstream paradigm for weight loss is flawed. He dives into what he believes makes humans ...
09.04.2022 179. Am I on TRT? August 2022 bloodwork update Paul shares the results from his August Bloodwork panel from Marek Health. He does a deep dive into Testosterone, Immunoglobulin, Boron, Genistein, Isoflavonoids and touches on TMAO, Uric acid, and GGT. A note from Paul: Throughout my training and practice ...
08.30.2022 178. Statins: Should you take one for “elevated” LDL? On this week’s podcast Paul does a deep dive into Statins. He speaks on how they relate to “elevated” LDL and his opinion on who really needs to be taking Statins. He echoes the importance of spotting data manipulation, and ...
08.22.2022 177. Glyphosate: how it's harming you On this week’s podcast, Paul does a deep dive on all things Glyphosate. He also touches on the dangers of PFAS, more reasons not to eat kale (Thallium), and why Genistein, found in soy and bean products, may be harmful ...
08.15.2022 176. Danica Patrick: Breast implants ruined her health Today on the podcast, Paul interviews Danica Patrick, an American former professional racing driver. She is the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel car racing. In the interview, Danica opens up about her health journey from breast ...
08.09.2022 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: ...
08.01.2022 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 ...
07.25.2022 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 ...
07.18.2022 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 ...
07.12.2022 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 ...
07.05.2022 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 ...
06.27.2022 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 ...

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