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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 5

Why Processed Meats Aren’t Paleo
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Unless you shop carefully for grass-fed, pasture-raised animals or wild game, any processed meat you consume is from feedlot animals.
What Is Vegetable Oil Made Of?
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
We explore the fatty acid composition of different vegetable oils to determine which ones are healthier for you.
The Fatty Acid Composition of Seeds
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Learn about seed fatty acid content and which seeds to eat and avoid while following The Paleo Diet®.
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Content of Fish and Seafood
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
The Paleo Diet recommends eating omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and seafood to reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease and inflammatory diseases.
Q&A: Dr Cordain answers a question about The Paleo Diet for Athletes
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Dr Cordain addresses the use of antioxidants and eating canned fish - a position he changed in the revised Paleo Diet for Athletes
Are Sprouted Grains Healthy?
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Are grains included in the paleo diet? Read our article to learn more. The Paleo Diet® offers the latest in paleo diet news, paleo diet recipes & more.
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