Dr Paul Mason on sporting performance, benefits of protein, problems with fish oil and much more.

This interview was recorded for episode 198 of the Human Performance Outliers podcast. Complex topics are discussed in a simple yet nuanced manner, affording understanding to even casual listeners.
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[@bobborghartgooglable]

I learn something new every time I hear Paul speak... Like a gift that keeps on giving.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Paul bringing the FIRE! I've seen a hundred of his talks and this is one of my favorites. A brilliant man.

[@geekspeak1066]

Loved the nuance of on Omega-6’s. I hate when people think they can just pop omega-3 pills to get their RDA. Sure go ahead. Being lazy is what got u into the metabolic mess ur in.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

it's complicated. maybe a different strokes kind of thing. we've all got to work it out for ourselves. .. lol. no we do. i can't barely handle the smell of fish. same with stale egg on a plate doing the washing up. maybe it's just me.

[@cab711]

Pauls favourite quote "if you have a look at the data..."

[@nopethataintitchief6739]

The in depth discussion and information here is levels above the misleading rubbish i get from my local GP!

[@kfamfun4485]

About time Dr. Mason get a KZbin channel! Subscribed faster than a cheetah.

[@cearilindubhlaoi9507]

Love Paul I am addicted to him and his knowledge 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@annettestephens5337]

I find this compelling viewing and wish I could convince my friends and family to re-visit their ideas on health. So many people simply accept their chronic disease as inevitable. My doctor has told me for years that my white blood cell count is raised above normal and I am a bit anemic. However no GP has even hinted as to how I may rectify this. Thank goodness I have access to professionals here on You Tube xx Thanks guys xx

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

times a thousand.

[@Webfra14]

They didn't sell you a pill? And then a couple more pills, to remedy the side effects of the first pill? And then a couple more pills... That's almost the best outcome in many cases, when the GP does nothing. At least they don't make it worse...

[@westcoastpetr]

Age 66, 2.5 years carnivore. IBS since age 7 completely gone. Lost 53 lbs and feel fantastic. About 15 other minor ailments disappeared.

[@TInyK12]

Isn’t that amazing but also disappointing at the same time? You had to live with IBS all those years paying for that medicine when the answer was just a simple change in diet.

[@duststorm7287]

Baker and Mason. Wow!

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

they won't get it. i do. great comment. i love americans. peace be with from upside down australia. lol. keto is key if you ask me.

[@MariA-bu2jv]

At age 63 I took up running after they closed my gym (& all gyms) On my 3rd run I was able to reach 5 miles after being practically horizontal for 6 months and never having run since being a child. I found this astounding and put it all down body type AND to keto. The only downside of keto for me is the weight loss.

[@Anna-mz4ij]

Excellent Mari. I took up running at age 61, obese and eating a sad diet. So, so grateful to find keto, lose 20kg and increase my stamina.

[@carriesilvinaespinozavilla5177]

Lifetime runner here, 65. Spent the past 3 years in hell. Had Covid 6 times. Adverse reaction to the jab. In desperation, went carnivore. I realized REAL FOOD can not be substituted with bottled supplements and veges. To stop weight loss I eat 75% animal fat. My only " cheat" is an orange once a week. Nothing but meat, eggs and fat like butter, ghee, tallow, lard, bacon, pork belly, suet. I never expected anything but my strength to come back. What happened wS a miracle. A lifetime of terrible allergies disappeared. Ulceritis colitis and IBS gone. My anxiety is 80% improved. My GRINDING DEPRESSION is gone. My enlarged heart is normal. Random bruises no longer happen. Multiple tumors gone. No more problems sleeping. No cravings for carbs. No more excessively dry skin. I am far more patient with others. I dont run , just hike to keep potential inflammation down. I can easily hike over rough terrain 10 miles and Im not sore the next day. I am off ALL meds. The ONLY thing I take is a thyroid supplement, which the doctor had to reduce by 50%.

[@andre2e242]

The same for me Maria, eating keto for a while I am loosing weight. Let me know if you find out how to fix this. Thank you, Elena

[@Jako8557]

Very informative video, and I learned some new things - particularly that most fish oil capsules are to some degree oxidised when you buy them. And Pauls (new) consideration that Omega 6 fatty acids being OK - when consumed in a low inflammatory state. Also that you should really only consume fats which are solids at room temperature.

[@Corolla97ww]

I was disappointed to hear Paul's opinion about using olive oil

[@terrancegrant1664]

I did this stuff back in the late 90s when I was riding bikes and running. Endurance was pretty much unlimited and I did not have the classic "bonk" episodes either, which I attribute to being highly fat adapted.

[@225rip]

I’m a cyclist age 67 and have been on this for a year and I can say my energy level is higher and my recovery from hills are faster. Keto all the way.

[@jsop2668]

Thank you Dr Paul!!!!

[@Appleblade]

Dr Mason has been my favorite keto / carnivore doc (followed closely by Dr. Saladino ... the Pauls, I think of them ;) for a year or more and half way through this great conversation I looked over and saw I was not subbed. HOW!? 🤣

[@doddgarger6806]

One Paul got smarter one got dumber guess which one ate plants

[@TyronPiteau]

Great interview. Thanks Dr.

[@bijanbonyadi1787]

Thanks Doctor 🥩👍

[@justinjozokos1699]

Hey, Paul, I skimmed your channel and I've been keeping up with Low Carb Down Under, but didn't find it. Where can I find the back and forth between you and Louise Burke?

[@janeth.3283]

Can Dr Mason please do a video on Gout, it’s causes and the best ways to treat it.

[@rudos4577]

I think Ken berry and Paul saladino have done this one. I understand it to be due to fructose metabolism I.e. eating more fructose based products will increase crystal deposition.

[@Dan-gs3kg]

Dietary purine is unrelated to bodily purine, sugar/alcohol metabolism increases bodily purine. High body purine ~ Gout Dietary protein increases urea (not purine, not uric acid), helps prevent urinary tract infections (more common for women). You'd have to look through Mason's metabolic presentations to see these facts.

[@kayeszymanski6945]

I am very happy when I have a steak!! 😋

[@mb8219]

Me too. And a lamb chop or two 😂

[@sassuki]

Serum magnesium tests are actually pretty reliable in my experience. You just need to be aware that values in the lower half of the reference range are a gray zone. So if you get values in the upper half in 2 separate tests 3 months apart of each other, you should be magnesium sufficient. That is because if you begin to deplete your magnesium, it takes a little longer to show on your blood work. Re-control if you changed something dramatically in your supplementation, like high dose Vitamin D or high dose B6

[@edwigcarol4888]

I can't be more grateful, Dr Mason, to learn about bone health. Good news! I can take measures. No longer afraid of a hip- or wrist-fracture. Energy-availability (,low insulin) - enough proteins-intake - all 4 minerals, as well sodium potassium as calcium magnesium Resistance training And (i add) less stress which is catabolic

[@GrzegorzCarnivore]

Paul, thank you for lots of knowledge , as always. Please confirm, since 2018 did you change your mind on fish oil supplements? during Q&A session, on University of Sydney in 2018, you admitted, supplementing “cod liver oil”. What is your view on supplementing cod liver oil now?

[@francampbell4097]

I certainly am happier when I eat a steak - 😂

[@DiggingNorway]

When they discuss the amount of grams of protein per kg weight, per day, and let’s say 2 grams per kilo is a good level. How many grams of meat is that? If meat contains 20% protein, can one say that a sufficient amount per day, if you weigh 75kg, 2/0,2 =10 x 75 = 750 grams of meat per day?

[@aliendroneservices6621]

Google tells you nutrition facts.

[@thehealer3969]

Who cares Eat until you are satisfied

[@edwigcarol4888]

Neo-glucogenesis and Ketone burning compete for oxylate acetate at the level of the krebs cycle. how to fix that ?

[@peterbougoure5356]

What about using MCT oil?

[@cassieoz1702]

What for? To achieve what?

[@ladycactus110]

The low-sodium myth was so relentlessly pushed on me by the ENTIRE medical profession (so it seemed) that it nearly killed me. I’m glad to hear osteoporosis can be reversed.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

i mean the joke about us all supposedly being descended from monkeys prank. really put humanity on the wrong footing to begin with. most people won't get it. im cool with it. i'm not here to break any hearts.

[@edwigcarol4888]

Have you read the book "the salt fix" by Dr James Di Nicolantonio ? Since on LCHF diet, i have increased my salt intake tenfold. I was released that it could have been a factor for my osteopenia, a factor easy to correct. More Salt had no effect at all on BP: Systolic bloodpressure 120.

[@Jayc9582]

@@jesusislukeskywalker4294 Evolution doesn’t say we descended directly for monkeys. We are a primate and descended from a common ancestor but not directly from monkeys or any other primate that’s alive today. As for people who don’t believe in evolution it’s time to step out of the Middle Ages.

[@hermannschraut87]

Hi i am 80 years old and lost 20 kg on a first 2-3 month Carnivore and now on low-Carb Diet i pan cook with Butter ,Garlic Mushroom shallots any Meat and 4 Eggs a day i have gain 2-3 kg witch i don't mind i got of all my Prescription Med.like 40mg Lipitor and aspirin. still using Glucosamine 1500 what you recon Paul

[@Mo-yj3wf]

This is one of the very best talks and podcasts. Needed to rewatch this after a year. Still waiting for a book with all labs / bloodwork info in it from dr Paul Mason. It’s high time Doc. 😉

[@Turbo2640]

Plenty of pearls in this discussion, thanks Paul. Keep working on your book!

[@jksinorbit]

Eat meat, salt and drink water….problems solved.

[@mimiedwards7791]

Paul you changed my life around five years ago. You’re simply incredible Wonder what you think of magnesium l-threonate. Can’t wait to read yr book when’s it out?

[@michaelnielsen7627]

As usual, great video from you Paul . I’m a little confused about protein, when it comes to insulin. I have heard many times on other channels that too much protein spikes insulin. What is your take on this ?

[@MediumRareOpinions]

I'm not Paul but if I were to offer my own humble input, protein in a whole foods diet would seldom be consumed "pure" It's my belief that if you select for sources with a balance of fat and protein the insulin spiking effect is mostly negligible.

[@Leo-eb1wl]

Anything you eat eat will spike insulin. Carbohydrates spike the most, followed by protein and than fat. 6 hour food window 18 hour fast is the best approach

[@pedrolavigne9718]

Dr. Zsófia Clemens totally agrees that there are no benefits to aim at steady high blood ketones level based on her own clinical research.

[@lindabladon9205]

So interested in what you say about osteoporosis and keto diet. I have bad osteoporosis (declined the horrid drugs), and am gradually getting ketogenic for my prediabetes. So I'm hoping that both will improve. Female, 67.

[@ladycactus110]

I’m with you! Female, 65. Be sure to take in loads of salt and maybe Mg, as dr. Paul says, you can’t overdo it. I think a low-salt diet CAUSED my osteoporosis. And my hypertension! I recommend The Salt Fix by DiNicolantonio.

[@meathead365]

Paul Mason, top of the game

[@tammie78]

Did anyone else hear yellow ted when Paul said 'bollocks'?

[@forthelifeofus-carnivorous2028]

🤣🧸

[@MrRavenski23]

Normal use of language as far as I am concerned, no point of beating around the bush to try to convey with an alternative what is so elegantly expressed by bollocks, But hey, I am French, so please forgive my English

[@marcbarbour7656]

I've been taking 10 grams of fish oil as a athlete for over 15 years. There are studies out there showing if you take astaxanthin, it limits the oxidative stress from supplementing with omega 3 fish oil. Any thoughts.........

[@pushpakkhonde181]

Dr. Paul may I have your email id please, as I want to discuss, Lactic acid removal and MCT. based on this I'll do a research study which of course is/may be supported by my university.

[@prins424]

Glycogen supposedly is also important for hypertrophy or muscle recovery but if levels are the same in either diet then dietary carbs aren't necessary for this either.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

I don't train hypertrophy, but in my normal training, going from high carb to keto to carnivore, I have kept constant weight but added muscle and diminished fat somewhat. Meat is muscle-sparing for sure.

[@AlexeyOsodoev]

Yes, but you should take into account that glycogen replenishment happens via gluconeogenesis on keto, so on workout days you need to up not fat as broscientists like ketogains would recommend, but protein, significantly higher than usually recommended to cover both glycogen replenishment and muscle tissue recovery.

[@edwigcarol4888]

It is always amazing to hear from experts how miserably studies are conducted, overseeing deliberately a whole bunch of factors, which makes their results useless, ridiculous or even harmful. 99% of studies are bad science ?

[@lukas2515]

I've been on keto for 7 months now. From what you say, I'm probably not fully fat adapted yet. The question is should I still consider waiting a few more months before commencing cyclical keto? Awesome podcast btw!

[@sassuki]

Olive oil has been part of Mediterranean diets for thousands of years , and it was never a problem, since it was used raw, or for cooking but slowly on a weak fire, so that it doesn't reach the smoking point. So I wouldn't blame olive oil for any health problems unless heated to death. By the way, fish oil supplements should not be an issue either, as the dose is so low, it doesn't really matter. 1 to 2g per day cannot hurt.

[@Peace_Guard]

Hey guys, what are the main sources of potassium on a low-carb diet? How can I get 4,7 g of it daily?

[@kharrisfit]

Protein is the key. I had way more energy and performance output, and faster recovery after doubling my protein.

[@LTPottenger]

Interesting. From what to what?

[@kharrisfit]

@NOTREALLY HANKAARON animal sources.

[@kharrisfit]

@@LTPottenger I usually had it around 100-125 grams a day but now I fall around 225-275 or more a day. I replaced fat calories with protein calories.

[@nathansilitonga4127]

Totally agree! What percentage of protein are you now at? 40-50%? thanks

[@totallyraw1313]

I can't believe that Paul dropped the "s bomb" a few times!

[@aliendroneservices6621]

1:11:07 Carnosine, not carnitine.

[@Arjunarjunskiy]

Thanks, mate! The information is as always useful. Keep up the good work!

[@katiehammond7845]

Good morning Dr Mason. Enjoy your weekend

[@225rip]

Paul keep it coming on the training; I am learning so much from your talks.

[@Appleblade]

44:16 WHAT? In the US you can by 'No Salt' brand seasoning as an alternative to table salt and it's main ingredient is potassium... it's recommended to patients with hypertension. Phinney recommended adding it to your normal routine, I believe.

[@edwigcarol4888]

Oh good idea to get enough potassium. Sodium and potassium must be taken in the right ratio. People may lack of potassium Physiology: sodium/potassium Ions Channels .

[@asifshaharia2756]

Dr paul can you please make a video on psoriasis.What can we do to heal our problem?

[@johanlofcrantzramsay2753]

Check this out. Dr Shawn Bakers insta: instagram.com/p/CN-lcymHpPN/?igshid=10riae29m9izw

[@robertthompson5501]

Olive oil from canned sardines. Oxidized?

[@Lukegear]

Wow! Solid podcast

[@marekqwerty8963]

Hi doctor, I would like to ask you what I am supposed to do when I have gastritis ? I did not see ani kind of information how to treat this problem with cranivore or keto diet, When I tried it just did not help, meat is hard for me to digest, maybe I have also bile reflux which ( I am feeling some gastric fluid in my esophagus, but I do not have a heartburn like from acid. What should I do ? Only thing that seem to help me in carnivore was fasting but I can not starving myself. What can I do ? Would you recommend carnivore if someone has problem like me? Or what type of food would be great? Anyway I would like to be on this diet, it is just hard for my stomach... But I really watns those benefits but I cant :( Any information would be great.

[@LTPottenger]

Some long fasts and plenty of salt. You may need to take apple cider vinegar or baking soda depending on if you have too much or too little acid. But you probably have too little and h pylorii.

[@duststorm7287]

Apple cider vinegar and a little extra salt on your meat.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

The type of meat may affect this. Many people initially have to eat only raw beef, as it is the most digestible. Later they can add other things. For first aid, if something is off I use diluted vinegar with a pinch of baking soda and it usually settles well.

[@JYAN2852]

Watch carnivore nutritionist Elliot Overton and B1 thiamine vids

[@jw-vx8im]

H pylori and possible sibo. These need also to be explored

[@Jean-yn6ef]

💚 love how you share the importance of NON oral estrogen 💚

[@tigertalks1567]

Is there a middle ground? For people that may not be a good fit for keto accepting a quality grass-fed grass-finished meat in addition to vegetables and in a small amount of starches?

[@grantfrith9589]

Depends very much on how insulin resistant you are. The middle ground might simply be a diet focused on real food avoiding the ultra possessed variety. If you are like 80 percent of westerners the chances are a that a fairly strict keto diet should markedly improve your health and feelings of wellbeing.

[@LTPottenger]

Great stuff!

[@neilyoung611]

Good stuff apart from the fact that he warns about oxidised oils including olive oil but oxidised fat in cooked meat he's happy with. Not very scientific!

[@grantfrith9589]

Can saturated fat oxidize?

[@sergiopozo4062]

💯👌🏼

[@sidja22]

What an informative podcast, guys, so interesting. 👏🏻 👍

[@vitamind6355]

Is osteoarthritis caused by inflammation or inflammation is a product of osteoarthritis?

[@kerambeach]

Awesome as always

[@jmac6t7]

Excellent, Informative + Valuable discussion, guys.! Thank you.!

[@Elexyr]

A consideration about the backpack to equal weight before weight loss: It does not take into account that the weight from fat/tissue is far more distributed than a weight you carry on the back. So that may distort the results, due to different muscles are used to a varying degree than if you had the weight distributed.

[@benchtalkrc6895]

Dr paul Please check this out If the person is salt deficiency It rips it out of the bone But it comes out with magnesium. So its a double trouble

[@edmel144]

1:35:05 If your feeling depressed read something you enjoy, or play a game computer or otherwise, or watch a movie or some comedy. Or depressed and hungry, go for a walk or run.

[@emilee_7265]

My efficiency is a lot more on Low Carb , fasting state also! 4 Month :D

[@pointshealthcoaching8474]

Love this stuff

[@C0nstellati0ns]

Awesome!

[@225rip]

What temperature should I cook my sausage and steaks?

[@mariehelenegrenier8146]

Very informative, Thank you all

[@inspiredthanksforsharing3766]

I would like to see him in San Diego...is this live?

[@TimKennedy1]

Feed the algorithm

[@scotttiger8905]

Well done.

[@rochellejudd5535]

Amazing podcast & amazing info . Thank you 🙏💗👌🏼

[@patrickdeininger5725]

It’s simple. I see a new video of you and I press like before even watching 😎

[@drcrispyjohnson2242]

Vane?

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Whoa.

[@tigertalks1567]

Isn't keto a state of emergency? I have diagnosed cortisol issues High cortisol measured in urine by actual endocrinologist 665 at one point, normal is less than 50 I tried to go on the keto diet and it almost killed me

[@sassuki]

It does not work with everybody. If you really need to lower your carbs, you don't need to go all the way down to Keto level. Many studies have shown that less than 150g of carbs a day is enough to lose weight for example. It seems that many diabetics can go on with 75g a day (25g per meal) without having glucose spikes, even without taking Metformin. So really, it does not have to be strict Keto with its 20g carbs per day limit

[@Htrac]

You definitely do need carbs to perform well at exercise. Anyone who thinks you don't can try try doing some exercises whilst eating carbs, and then do the same exercises on a different day after eating a ketogenic diet for a while. It's so much harder, loss of power and endurance. The overwhelming feeling is of having no energy.

[@tommyschroder5873]

Well that "for a while" should be at least 3-6 months- Adaptation takes time and only then you can perform the same as you were with carbs- Probably a lifetime on carbs and then you want to perform the same after 1-2 weeks of keto- Think mark think