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Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

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As a professor at Colorado State University, Dr. Loren Cordain developed The Paleo Diet® through decades of research and collaboration with fellow scientists around the world.

When Dr. Cordain began working on the concept of The Paleo Diet®, curiosity for the optimal human diet drove his research. He wasn’t searching for opportunities to sell a product or promote a business.

His journey led to many years of collaboration with world-renowned scientists, including Dr. Boyd Eaton and Dr. Staffan Lindeberg. After 15 years of exploring all of the available research, The Paleo Diet® was born. Dr. Cordain coined the term “The Paleo Diet®” and wrote his first book to share their discovery with the world.

Recently Dr. Loren Cordain has made his body of over 100 peer-reviewed papers available for everyone on Researchgate.com.

Articles by Loren Cordain, Ph.D.: Page 2

Can Fruits and Vegetables Help Us Live Longer?
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
A brief history of the “Juice Men”, Norman Walker and Jay Kordich, and how their ahead-of-the-times concept of “juicing” has applicable health benefits today.
Ten Questions about The Paleo Diet with Dr Loren Cordain
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Read a transcript of Dr. Cordain’s recent interview in which he answers 10 questions about the history and the basics of the Paleo Diet.
Fiery Hot Sauces: Are They Healthy?
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Hot sauces are an evolutionary new addition to our diet, but are they good for us?
Why St. Louis Ribs Are So Healthy: Vitamin K2 Menaquinones
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Vitamin K2 menaquinones are easily found in fermented foods—and present in high quantities in St. Louis style pork ribs.
Salt is a Killer Without Huge Intakes of Fruits and Veggies
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Are you eating enough fresh fruits and veggies to counteract your salt intake?
Keto Side Effects: Long-Term Nutritional Deficiencies and Metabolic Impact
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
While the Paleo Diet and ketogenic diet are often confused, they have important differences that need to be recognized.
Fresh Sardines or Canned Sardines: No Longer an Option for Americans
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
In today’s post, we explore the effects of the declining sardine population on the US market and your health.
The Sodium to Potassium Ratio Is One Reason Cheese is Not Paleo
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Dairy products, including cheese, are not allowed on The Paleo Diet. Here’s what you need to know about the dangers of consuming cheese.
Why Olives Are Not Paleo, But Olive Oil Is
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Olive oil is frequently used in Paleo cooking, so does that mean olives are Paleo too?
Physiological Mechanisms Underlying High Salt Diets and Cancer
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Americans are consuming more salt than ever before. Learn about the detrimental effects of too much sodium.
Q&A: Dr Cordain Answers a Reader’s Question About Egg White Lysozyme
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Read our latest article where Dr. Cordain talks about egg white lysozyme. Browse The Paleo Diet® website for Paleo Diet recipes, meal plans & more!
Dietary Salt Impairs the Endothelial Glycocalyx: The Most Important Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor You May Never Have Heard About
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Learn more about dietary salt & the paleo diet. Browse The Paleo Diet® blog to learn more about the paleo diet, paleo foods & health benefits today!
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