Ray Peat on meat

January 29, 2026

Nutrient synergy in diverse, unprocessed foods instead of in "refined" meat

"Since all nutrients work together, it is generally best to eat a variety of foods at each meal. Unprocessed foods ensure a fairly wide range of nutrients. People sometimes forget that meat is a refined food in this sense: it does not contain all the nutrients needed to make an animal."

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American dietary habits lead to deterioration of bones and teeth.

"Almost all Americans have porous, weakened bones and teeth by the age of 50 because of the large amount of meat consumed relative to other foods. When excess phosphate (for example, from meat or wheat germ) is eaten, calcium and magnesium are leached from teeth and bones to be excreted along with the phosphate."

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