‘Carnivore MD’ Says Carnivore Diet Negatively Impacted His Health

Physician Paul Saladino, a prominent advocate for the carnivore diet, recently revealed on a podcast that he gave up the diet after experiencing negative health effects. After following the meat-heavy diet for two years, he noted a drop in testosterone levels, sleep disturbances, heart palpitations, and muscle cramps. Saladino's experience led him to question the long-term effects of ketosis, where the body uses fat as its main energy source, and he now believes that it may not be beneficial for most humans.

The carnivore diet, popularized by figures like Saladino, claims to unlock optimal health by reverting to an ancestral diet high in meat, eggs, and dairy. However, studies suggest that our early ancestors likely consumed a more plant-based diet. Health experts caution that there is limited scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of the carnivore diet, and many claims are based on anecdotal evidence. Despite this, advocates like Shawn Baker continue to promote the diet to their social media followers without solid data on its long-term health implications.