The Dr Paul Mason Show

The studies that "proved" red meat causes bowel cancer pre-injected the animals with rocket fuel, known to cause bowel cancer. The result? Red meat PROTECTED them. In this episode, Dr Paul Mason and co-host Alison dig into: -the rat studies behind the red meat–cancer scare-whether a vegan diet plus eggs stacks up-what a "normal" B12 and ferritin really tell you (and what they hide)-the strange case of high B6 on a carnivore diet-daily air-fryer chips and blood sugar, -what continuous glucose monitors actually measure.-low blood pressure-the shifting hypertension goalposts, -meal frequency, -ketones, -PPIs after heart attacks, -the real cause of gout,and the truth about the dying plant.CHAPTERS0:00 The rocket fuel cold open0:20 Welcome + "he should stay in his lane"7:28 Why are vegans hostile to low carb?8:23 Vegan plus eggs — does it stack up?9:53 "My B12 is 776 and ferritin 100" — what blood tests really show24:52 High B6 on a carnivore diet?! The gut bacteria explanation32:45 Air-fryer chips every day — what happens to blood sugar41:29 CGMs: what a glucose monitor really measures52:05 Blood pressure 94/64 — should you worry?55:19 Big Pharma & the moving hypertension goalposts (+ Paul's bodybuilding days)1:00:40 Should you eat five meals a day?1:03:38 Ketones: worth measuring?1:12:57 Do heart-attack patients stay on PPIs for life?1:15:10 Gout: blame the sugar, not the steak1:16:55 The dead plant confession1:19:03 Wrap-upEvery question in this episode came from the comments. Leave yours below - it might end up on screen next episode. (The plant thanks you for your concern.)DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general information and education only. It is not medical advice and does not replace consultation with your own doctor, who knows your individual circumstances. Never start, stop or change medication on the basis of a podcast.HOSTED BY: @alison_makes_sense Catch Dr Paul Mason at Carnivore Live, Adelaide — 12 September 2026 Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1530545

Studies of thousands of elderly patients have found the blood pressure associated with the longest life is about 129-130, a number many guidelines classify as stage 1 hypertension.Paul and Alison work through your comments from episode 1 and on Pauls' nutrition masterclass delivered to doctorsmasterclass. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Its Purpose 02:09 Nutrition Masterclass Insights and Myth Busting 05:56 Understanding Vitamin B12 and Its Importance 15:49 Weight Loss Success Stories and Health Improvements 21:19 Blood Pressure Management and Its Implications 28:10 Deprescribing and Patient-Doctor Conversations 35:20 Lifestyle Changes and Patient Compliance 39:36 Informed Consent in Medical Decisions 43:52 H. Pylori and Its Treatment Challenges 48:49 Dietary Considerations and Water Intake 01:04:58 Traveling and Maintaining a Healthy Diet 01:08:40 Carnivore Diet Experiences and Cravings 01:15:57 The Concept of Treats in Diet 01:18:20 Fasting and Its Role in Health 01:21:28 Dietary Needs for Different Age Groups 01:26:01 Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Its Benefits 01:29:45 Pharmacological Effects of Foods 01:32:59 Herbal Medicine vs. Synthetic Drugs 01:37:24 Boron Deficiency and Its Implications 01:39:32 Animal Protein and Kidney Health 01:45:37 Conclusion and Future Topics Topics including blood pressure targets deprescribing B12 Helicobacter pylori infections boron electrolytes phytonutrients does protein really damages your kidneys. GOT A QUESTION FOR THE SHOW?Every question in this episode came from a comment. Drop yours below with your first name and city and we'll read the best ones out. THINK PAUL'S GOT SOMETHING WRONG?Even better - sharp challenges will be addressed on air each fortnight.Please keep questions general. No personal medical questions.AWARDS NOMINATIONS ARE OPENSeen a vacuous are scare mongering claim with either no supporting evidence, or where the evidence has been misrepresented - nominate them for a NOTHING BURGER award. This podcast is general information and education. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is a substitute for the advice of your own doctor. Never start, stop or change a medication without talking to your treating doctor.HOST: @alison_makes_sense Catch Dr Paul Mason at Carnivore Live, Adelaide — 12 September 2026 - Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1530545

In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Paul Mason cuts through the noise on diet, cardiovascular disease, and the forces shaping medical guidelines. He explains the critical difference between soft and hard plaque, why saturated fat has been unfairly blamed, the role of microbes and biofilms in arterial disease, and how industry funding, publication bias, and cognitive dissonance keep outdated advice alive. You’ll also hear practical insights on the limits of “calories in, calories out,” the risks of GLP-1 drugs, nutrient bioavailability, and how to break free from ultra-processed food addiction. Essential listening for anyone interested in low-carb/ketogenic/paleo/carnivore nutrition, metabolic health, and evidence-based medicine. In this episode: • Cognitive dissonance in medical practice • Why dietary guidelines fail sick patients • Soft vs hard plaque and what CT calcium scores really mean • Misconceptions about saturated fat and heart disease • Limitations of Mendelian randomisation studies • Microbes, biofilms and cardiovascular risk • Industry influence, hidden research and publication bias • Nutrient density, cost and accessibility of real food • GLP-1 drugs and muscle/bone loss • Breaking addictive eating patterns • Ketosis vs ketoacidosis and metabolic health Chapters 00:00 – Introduction and context 02:06 – Cognitive dissonance: why doctors struggle with diet advice 04:00 – Why official dietary guidelines fail sick patients 05:11 – Using CT scans to assess coronary plaque 06:55 – Soft plaque vs hard plaque: what actually matters 11:56 – Risks of angiograms and calcium scoring 14:49 – Saturated fat and heart disease: the big misconceptions 20:06 – Genetic studies and the limits of proving causation 25:11 – Microbes, biofilms and cardiovascular disease 29:56 – Publication bias and research that never sees the light of day 34:52 – Industry influence and societal factors shaping health advice 39:50 – Cost and accessibility of nutrient-dense diets 45:13 – GLP-1 drugs: effects on muscle and bone 50:04 – Addiction to processed foods and societal drivers 55:03 – Breaking the cycle of addictive eating 59:53 – Scientific integrity and the importance of accurate information 01:04:55 – Why “calories in, calories out” falls short 01:08:03 – Ketosis, ketoacidosis and true metabolic health 01:09:56 – Final thoughts on health, industry and moving forward Keywords Dr Paul Mason, low carb, ketogenic diet, saturated fat, coronary plaque, cardiovascular health, metabolic health, nutrition science, food industry, dietary guidelines, inflammation, soft plaque, hard plaque, GLP-1, processed food addiction, carnivoreThis episode is for general educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional before changing your diet, medication, or treatment.