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In order to appreciate any scientific concept, including The Paleo Diet®, it is important to recognize its history and how it came to be. Before “Paleo” became a household term, it was an evolving theory conceptualized by a small group of scientific researchers.

Seminal Research

The Paleo Diet® is different from other diets in that it grew out of an unbiased review of the existing research. Dr. Cordain, one of the founders of the diet and a professor at Colorado State University, was also a runner who at first just wanted to improve his diet to help his performance. After a decade of reading the research and collaborating with people like Dr. Boyd Eaton, The Paleo Diet was the result. This section contains some of the seminal peer-reviewed publications that grew out of that research.

Paleo Studies

As with any scientific theory, research needs to be conducted to test and validate that idea. Since its inception in the early 2000s, studies have been conducted exploring the health benefits of The Paleo Diet; that body of research grows more rapidly every year. This page lists all the research addressing The Paleo Diet to date.

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The History of the Paleo Movement Podcast (April 2014)

Dr Loren Cordain's Interview on the Primal Blueprint Podcast

A Rare and Never Before Published Book Chapter Concerning Salt and Cancer

Staffan Lindeberg (1950-2016) and His Legacy

The Intrinsic Variation in Hunter-Gatherer Diets: Why there is no one “ideal” Paleo Diet

Charismatic Paleo Bloggers: Rigorous Caution Required

A Brief History of the Contemporary Paleo Diet Movement

The History of the Paleo Movement Podcast (April 2014)

A Rare and Never Before Published Book Chapter Concerning Salt and Cancer

Staffan Lindeberg (1950-2016) and His Legacy

A New Brand, A New Website—Still the Best Information Out There

Healthy Aging: Study shows high-carbohydrate diets promote dementia

The Sodium/Potassium Ratio and its Importance in Human Health

The effects of salt substitute on community-wide blood pressure and hypertension

The Importance of Sleep for Your Immune System

Healthy Aging: Study shows high-carbohydrate diets promote dementia

The effects of salt substitute on community-wide blood pressure and hypertension

Nell's Corner: Why “Game Changers” Needn’t Change Your Game

All Packed Up Salmon

Recipe: Spring Chicken Paleo Style

Recipe: Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Cauliflower-Pomegranate Salad

Healthy Aging: Study shows high-carbohydrate diets promote dementia

The Sodium/Potassium Ratio and its Importance in Human Health

The Importance of Sleep for Your Immune System

Healthy Aging: Study shows high-carbohydrate diets promote dementia

The Sodium/Potassium Ratio and its Importance in Human Health

The effects of salt substitute on community-wide blood pressure and hypertension

The latest from The Paleo Diet®, just for you.

Hot topics, new recipes, and science

The Trusted Source

The History of the Paleo Movement Podcast (April 2014)

Dr Loren Cordain's Interview on the Primal Blueprint Podcast

A Rare and Never Before Published Book Chapter Concerning Salt and Cancer

Staffan Lindeberg (1950-2016) and His Legacy

The Intrinsic Variation in Hunter-Gatherer Diets: Why there is no one “ideal” Paleo Diet

Charismatic Paleo Bloggers: Rigorous Caution Required

A Brief History of the Contemporary Paleo Diet Movement

The History of the Paleo Movement Podcast (April 2014)

A Rare and Never Before Published Book Chapter Concerning Salt and Cancer

Staffan Lindeberg (1950-2016) and His Legacy

A New Brand, A New Website—Still the Best Information Out There

Healthy Aging: Study shows high-carbohydrate diets promote dementia

The Sodium/Potassium Ratio and its Importance in Human Health

The effects of salt substitute on community-wide blood pressure and hypertension

The Importance of Sleep for Your Immune System