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The Mystery of the Blue Zones

Paul Saladino MD is discussing the Blue Zones and why he believes they are cherry-picked and not completely accurate when talking about their “plant-based diets” contributing to longevity.


In this episode of the Fundamental Health Podcast, the following topics were discussed:

  • Introduction to Blue Zones
  • Regions not included in the Blue Zones
  • The difference between epidemiology and interventional studies
  • Exploring the relationship between red meat and cancer
  • Detailed exploration of specific Blue Zones:
    • Okinawa, Japan
    • Nicoya, Costa Rica
    • Sardinia, Italy
    • Ikaria, Greece
    • Loma Linda, California