Lies About Sugar: The REAL cause of Diabetes -Dr. Paul Saladino

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Kane interviews Dr. Paul Saladino, with Kane respectfully pushing back at several points. Saladino states there is no solid evidence carbohydrates cause diabetes and calls insulin-induced insulin resistance a ‘fairy tale’; he argues the real driver is linoleic acid from seed oils accumulating in fat cells and cell membranes, citing Walter Kempner’s rice-and-sugar diet studies as evidence insulin resistance can improve on very high carbs. Saladino recounts leaving strict carnivore after experiencing cramps, palpitations, poor sleep, and low libido, and says he now eats 300–400 grams of carbs daily from fruit, honey, and milk, suggesting most active people benefit from at least 100 grams. He favors fruit and honey over grains and seeds, which he calls plants’ most defended parts.

Key takeaways

• Dr. Saladino claims there is no solid evidence that carbohydrates cause diabetes or insulin resistance
• He argues linoleic acid from seed oils, accumulating in fat cells and membranes, is the underlying driver of metabolic dysfunction
• Saladino says he left strict carnivore after cramps, heart palpitations, poor sleep, and low libido, and felt better adding carbs back
• He reports eating 300–400g of carbs a day from fruit, honey, and milk, and suggests roughly 100g as a minimum for most people
• Saladino describes ‘physiological insulin resistance’ after low-carb eating, saying blood sugar can spike for 24–72 hours when carbs return
• He ranks fruit and honey as the easiest carbs to digest and calls grains, nuts, and seeds the most chemically defended plant parts

Episode details: published December 14, 2023 · 204.4K views · 1:01:50 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The health and nutrition claims described are Lillie Kane’s or her guests’, presented for education — not medical advice. Kane is a certified nutrition health coach, not a physician. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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