The Paleo Solution - Episode 385 - Dr. Shawn Baker - Carnivore Diet and Dr. Baker's Blood Work

The Paleo Solution - Episode 385 - Dr. Shawn Baker - Carnivore Diet and Dr. Baker's Blood Work

Author: Robb Wolf March 13, 2018 Duration: 1:14:56

For Episode 385 of The Paleo Solution Podcast we have a special guest: Dr. Shawn Baker M.D. Dr. Baker is an orthopedic surgeon, multiple record breaker in weightlifting, and has been eating a carnivore diet for the last 15 months. Listen in as we talk about all-meat diets, and go over Dr. Baker's recent blood work results.

Show Notes:

1:50 – Opening Remarks/Summary
3:48 – Dr. Shawn Baker's background
6:15 – All carnivore diets (and health and autoimmune disease)
12:46 – Athletics eating carnivore diet
14:45 – Concept 2 Rower
17:28 – Blood sugar swings
18:20 – Carnivore diet controversy and comparing to keto and mixed diets.
20:02 – mTOR and protein discussion
22:14 – Muscle mass and longevity
23:13 – Dr. Shawn Baker's blood work
25:20 – C-Reactive Protein
27:10 – Fasting Glucose
30:15 – Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
30:39 – Creatinine
30:50 – Cholesterol (general panel)
32:37 – Liver function (AST and ALT)
33:57 – More Cholesterol discussion
35:50 – Testosterone
40:38 – A1c
42:42 – Ferritin
44:21 – Iron related
45:57 – Insulin
47:55 – LDL-P
48:40 – LPIR score
48:55 – TSH
49:02 – Vitamin D
50:08 – Remnant cholesterol particles
50:41 – BMI
50:55 – Blood pressure
51:05 – HDL to Triglyceride ratio
53:09 – Lp(a)
54:54 – More LDL-P and cholesterol discussion (reverse discordance)
56:15 – More discussion on glucose (athletics and glucose)
59:05 – Where is Dr. Baker taking this next? (and salt and muscle pump)
1:01:05 – Fiber
1:02:26 – Fruits and vegetables
1:03:43 – Experimentation, science, and progression
1:08:51 – Where you can find Dr. Shawn Baker

 

Instagram: @ShawnBaker1967
Twitter: @SBakerMD

World Carnivore Tribe Facebook Group
MeatHeals.com
Carnivore Training System
https://nequalsmany.com/

Dr. Shawn Baker on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast:
http://podcasts.joerogan.net/podcasts/dr-shawn-baker

 


For years, Robb Wolf-The Paleo Solution Podcast has served as a grounded, science-based conversation about what it really means to be healthy. Robb Wolf, a leading voice in the ancestral health movement, uses this platform to explore the interconnected worlds of paleo diet principles, practical nutrition, sustainable fitness, and holistic health. The discussions move far beyond simple food lists, delving into how our modern lifestyle clashes with our evolutionary biology and what we can do about it. You’ll hear detailed explorations of metabolic flexibility, the nuances of body recomposition, and the foundations of resilient aging. Episodes often tackle circadian biology, gut health, and the practical applications of low-carb, keto, and paleo dietary frameworks, all with an eye on making the information actionable. This podcast is for anyone tired of quick fixes and seeking a deeper, evidence-informed understanding of their own well-being. While this show remains a rich archive of foundational knowledge, note that for ongoing weekly Q&A on diet and health topics, Robb now hosts 'The Healthy Rebellion Radio'. The Paleo Solution continues as an essential resource for building a robust, lasting understanding of health fundamentals.
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