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So, you have an appetite for understanding?   

Dr. Loren Cordain and his colleagues spent decades writing research papers, books, and posts to explain and support the science behind how and why The Paleo Diet® is our optimal diet.

If you want to know more about the science behind The Paleo Diet® founded by Dr. Loren Cordain™, here you’ll find hundreds of pages to answer all of your questions.

And if you need help finding what you’re looking for, shoot us a question at: help@thepaleodiet.com.

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The Science Behind The Paleo Diet

The Paleo Diet® was founded by researchers and is based entirely on the science of nutrition and human evolution. If you want to learn more about the science behind the diet, here's a few articles to get you started.

Physiological Mechanisms Underlying High Salt Diets and Cancer

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Keto Side Effects: Long-Term Nutritional Deficiencies and Metabolic Impact

Why Dairy Isn’t Paleo

Evolution and High Protein Diets Part 3

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Why St. Louis Ribs Are So Healthy: Vitamin K2 Menaquinones

All forms of added salt including sea salt and Celtic salt are unhealthy.

Is Sea Salt Healthy?

Three spoons with salt crystals on a table: high salt diets can worsen autoimmune conditions

A High Salt Diet Can Worsen Autoimmune Diseases

Evolution and High Protein Diets Part 2

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The Critical Role Protein Plays in Bone Health

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Nutrients

The Paleo Diet® is a nutrient-dense diet that ensures you get all of the vitamins and minerals that you need. Here, you can learn about how key vitamins, minerals and other nutrients function in our body, along with the best sources of each.

  • Potassium
  • Magnesium
  • Vitamin D

More on Nutrients

Eliminating Non-Paleo Foods Improves Nutrient Density
Do You Need to Supplement with Vitamin D?
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Why The Paleo Diet Supports a Low Sodium Diet

Key Ratios

When it comes to nutrients, more isn’t always better. In fact, often it’s the balance of nutrients that is most important. Some nutrients have a symbiotic relationship with others, and work best in our bodies in certain ratios. For example, getting too much calcium without balancing it out with magnesium can lead to heart problems. 

  • The Sodium/Potassium Ratio 
  • The Calcium/Magnesium Ratio 
  • The Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio 
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More on Key Ratios

The Magnesium and Calcium relationship is a ratio for good health.
The Importance of the Magnesium and Calcium Relationship: A Key Ratio for Health
The Sodium/Potassium Ratio and Its Importance in Human Health
The Importance of the Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio to Human Health
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