11. Mikhaila Peterson on curing autoimmune disease and depression with the carnivore diet

Bloodwork

Mikhaila Peterson shares her bloodwork results after following the carnivore diet for over a year. Her glucose, kidney function, and serum magnesium levels were all within normal ranges, debunking common concerns about nutritional deficiencies on this diet. Paul Saladino emphasizes that her lipid panel also appeared normal, even by mainstream medical standards 1. He notes, "We don't see any of these problems. Everybody's saying you're going to get all these nutritional deficiencies and we don't see it, especially when people are eating organ meats" 2.

   

Electrolytes

Managing electrolytes is crucial on a restrictive diet like carnivore. Mikhaila discusses her experience cutting out salt for four months and the significant impact of reintroducing electrolytes, especially during fasting. She consumes about 6000 milligrams of sodium daily when fasting, which helps maintain energy levels and mental clarity 3. Paul adds, "It really helps with fasting, the electrolytes. Oh, my God. Yeah. Like, a huge difference" 4.

   

Organ Meats

Organ meats play a vital role in the carnivore diet, providing essential nutrients that muscle meats lack. Paul and Mikhaila both highlight the benefits of including organs like liver, kidney, and heart in their diets. Paul mentions that these organs offer unique nutrients crucial for overall health 5. He states, "Organs, I believe, are a central part of our diet. Whether eating ketogenic, carnivore or paleo or whatever, they provide unique nutrients and an incredibly dense source of those" 6.