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The Primal Podcast
1:06:0810/18/25

Fix The Microbiome: Repair Your Gut In 21 Days (No Supplements)

TLDR

Fixing gut health, which is foundational to overall well-being and addresses issues from infertility to weight management, is best achieved through a high-fat carnivore diet combined with fasting and a positive mindset, rather than relying on fiber or plants.

Takeways

Prioritize gut health as the foundation for systemic well-being and disease prevention.

Adopt a high-fat carnivore diet with fasting to effectively heal the gut and manage weight.

Cultivate a positive mindset, embrace community, and consume raw fats for optimal health and microbial balance.

All systemic diseases, including infertility, thyroid dysfunction, and cardiovascular issues, stem from gut health, or dysbiosis, which a high-fat carnivore diet can significantly improve. This approach, focusing on fatty meats and raw fat, aims to suppress microbial overgrowth and inflammation, in contrast to traditional advice of high-fiber, plant-based diets. Beyond diet, a positive mindset, community support, and regular movement are crucial components for holistic healing and body recomposition.

Importance of Gut Health

00:02:13 All diseases, including infertility, thyroid dysfunction, and cardiovascular problems, originate from gut health or dysbiosis. Gut damage leads to liver damage, which then affects the entire systemic circulation, impacting organs like reproductive organs and contributing to conditions like colon cancers, endometriosis, and PCOS. Healing the gut is thus critical for resolving a wide range of systemic health issues.

Carnivore Diet for Gut Repair

00:02:42 The carnivore diet, particularly focusing on fatty meat, is highly effective for gut repair. The fat content helps reduce microbial growth, which is often the cause of conditions like SIBO, IBS, Crohn's, and colitis. This approach, combined with fasting, significantly improves gut health by calming microbes and preventing their overgrowth, particularly in the colon.

The Role of Fat and Fasting

00:38:58 Raw fat is considered the most healing and nourishing food, essential for human evolution as the primary fuel and building block for the body. Unlike proteins and sugars, fat is not fermentable, which helps suppress microbes in the gut and heal the glycocalyx, preventing leaky gut. Fasting, especially initially, is also a powerful therapeutic modality for damaged guts, as it allows the digestive system to rest and recover.

Detrimental Foods and Mindset

00:15:52 The worst offenders for gut health are fake, highly addictive foods like bread, sugar, cereals, and most plant products, which have been historically manipulated for mass consumption and profit. Beyond food, negative thinking, complaining, and self-criticism significantly impact gut health by affecting every cell of the body. Cultivating a positive mindset through practices like meditation, prayer, visualization, and communal conversations is crucial for healing.

Microbiome and Weight Management

00:04:59 Weight gain and obesity are signs of inflammation and ill health, rather than the primary cause of disease, and are often linked to poor gut function. When the gut is impaired, it leads to inflammation that hinders the body's ability to release fat. Instead of focusing on weight loss, a carnivore diet with fatty meats and one meal a day promotes body recomposition, aiding in reducing excess fat while supporting muscle growth and overall health.

Practical Steps for Gut Healing

00:53:51 To reset the gut in 21 days or less, a therapeutic approach starting with fasting and a carnivore diet rich in fatty meat, especially rare to raw, is recommended. Incorporating raw butter, adequate salt, and potentially iodine can further support healing. A healthy bowel movement is typically brown and formed, and infrequent stool (e.g., once a week) on a carnivore diet is normal due to high absorption and minimal waste from animal products.