With chronic disease and obesity growing at exponential rates, many people are looking to different diets, hoping to find some relief. Whether it is the vegan diet, keto diet or carnivore diet, the hope is that by eliminating certain foods, metabolic diseases including insulin resistance, heart disease, Diabetes, autoimmune issues, and obesity will reverse. One of the more popular diets is the Paleo diet.
The Paleo Diet Explained
The Paleo diet is all about going back to basics, focusing on eating the way our ancestors did during the Paleolithic era.
Think of the Paleo diet as a modern-day hunter-gatherer approach to food. The idea is to eat what was available before agriculture—things like meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. It’s all about eating whole foods as close to their natural state as possible.
What you won’t find in the Paleo diet are processed foods, grains, legumes, and most dairy products. The belief is that our bodies haven’t fully adapted to these newer foods, which can contribute to various health issues.
By sticking to what our ancestors ate, the Paleo diet aims to support better digestion, reduce inflammation, and promote overall health.
Modern Diet
The reality is our food system has been hijacked; 70 percent of the foods in the United States are processed foods with added sugar, artificial ingredients, toxins, GMOs, glyphosate, heavy metals, emulsifiers, added refined sodium, microplastics, and more.
Our bodies don’t recognize these added ingredients as real food. Instead, these ingredients not only don’t provide “energy” to the body, but steal energy from the body, clog the detox pathways, increase inflammation and oxidative stress throughout the body, and stimulate fat cells to grow to “store” the toxins in the fat cells.
The Paleo diet is essentially focusing on real unprocessed foods, the way nature intended. However, due to the toxins we are exposed to in our modern world, regardless of what we eat, some of the “Paleo-approved” foods can be problematic.
Factors such as Spike Protein, Glyphosate, GMOs, radiation, and heavy metals have compromised our detox pathways and metabolism so our dietary intake needs to be even more focused, avoiding the “healthy” Paleo foods that could make our health worse.
The 5 Disruptors in a Paleo Diet
Sulfur
Sulfur is a compound found in a wide range of Paleo foods, medications, and supplements, and plays a crucial role in our body’s detoxification process. However, there’s a surprising twist—some sulfur-rich foods that are usually labeled as “healthy,” like kale and broccoli, might be linked to conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, and even mental health issues.
Common sources of sulfur in our diet include cruciferous vegetables, onions, garlic, and egg yolks—foods that often make their way into our meals and even green juices.
But here’s the catch: environmental factors have disrupted how our bodies metabolize sulfur. What was once beneficial for our health can now contribute to disease. So, while sulfur is essential, the way our bodies handle it has changed, turning some of these nutritious foods into potential triggers for illness.
Oxalates
Certain Paleo foods are particularly high in oxalic acid, including seeds, peanuts, almonds, Swiss chard, spinach, beets, potatoes, chocolate, rhubarb, figs, kiwi, blackberries, black pepper, cumin, and turmeric.
The problem with oxalates is that they can rob our bodies of essential minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
Conditions like Leaky Gut, Crohn’s disease, and autoimmune disorders can make us more susceptible to oxalate buildup.
On the flip side, urinary issues can limit our ability to excrete oxalates, leading to oxalate poisoning when our intake exceeds what we can eliminate.
Amyloid Proteins
Amyloid proteins are found in Paleo meats like chicken, turkey, pork, and Conventionally raised beef.
They are tough for the body to break down into usable amino acids, which leads to their buildup in the brain, kidneys, and other tissues. This buildup has been linked to Alzheimer’s and other brain-related diseases.
But the impact doesn’t stop there.
Amyloid proteins also protect harmful pathogens in the gut, creating an environment where bad bacteria, candida, and fungi can thrive. This overgrowth leads to conditions like dysbiosis or leaky gut, which in turn weakens the immune system and makes us more vulnerable to illness.
Eating foods high in amyloid proteins can make these harmful pathogens even stronger, including bacteria and viruses. The formation of amyloid proteins can stimulate pathogens like Streptococcus, Mycobacterium, Staphylococcus, Salmonella, Candida, and Lyme disease, helping them to multiply and spread throughout the body.
Histamines
Some popular Paleo foods are high in histamines like avocados, bananas, bone broth, vinegar, and fish; they may backfire for some even though they are “healthy” Paleo foods.
Histamines are organic compounds with essential roles in the body, from immune responses to regulating stomach acid and brain function. They’re produced and stored by specific white blood cells, and stomach lining cells, and are key in allergic reactions.
Histamine intolerance occurs when the body struggles to break down histamines effectively, leading to symptoms like headaches, abdominal pain, hives, and irregular heartbeat. This intolerance is often linked to enzyme deficiencies, such as diamine oxidase (DAO) or histamine-N-methyltransferase (HNMT).
Recently, the spike protein has been worsening histamine intolerance, contributing to issues like insulin dysregulation, gut problems, CNS complications, and skin conditions.
Paleo Diet Supplements
Today’s food supply isn’t what it used to be during the Paleolithic period. Soils are depleted of minerals, making the fruits and vegetables lacking nutrient density, and the conventionally raised animals like chicken, pork, turkey, and beef fed inflammatory grains, soy, and corn that lack in any nutrients. As a result, supplements are essential for optimal health even with the healthy Paleo diet.
Acceleradine® Iodine: The Metabolism Reviver
Imagine trying to run a car with an empty fuel tank—iodine is like the fuel for your metabolism. In a world where nearly 96% of people are iodine deficient and iodine is no longer in our soils or food supply, Acceleradine® Iodine steps in to save the day. This supplement targets the core issue—mitochondrial dysfunction due to lack of iodine. Your mitochondria are the powerhouse of your cells, producing ATP, the energy currency. Normally, your cells should churn out a healthy 36 units of ATP, but with iodine deficiency, this plummets to a mere 2, making you feel sluggish, tired, and prone to weight gain.
- Optimal Thyroid Function: Iodine is a key player in thyroid hormone production—think of T2, T3, and T4 as the gears that keep your metabolism running smoothly. Modern diets fall short, and even iodized salt doesn’t cut it. Plus, it comes with the baggage of microplastics and other contaminants.
- Boosts ATP Production: Acceleradine® supercharges your ATP production, giving you more energy and supporting an active metabolism.
- Cellular Detoxification: Iodine also helps detoxify cells, flushing out harmful toxins, heavy metals, and even radiation, all of which can inhibit the absorption of nutrients from Paleo-centered food, bog down your metabolism, and hinder weight loss.
- Displaces Harmful Substances: This supplement effectively kicks out harmful substances like fluoride, chlorine, and bromide from your cells—these are the bad actors found even in Paleo foods, known to cause hypothyroidism and slow metabolism.
- Prevents Toxic Overload: By filling your cells with iodine, it prevents new toxins from your Paleo diet from attaching, offering you protection from further damage.
- Mitigates Spike Protein Damage: There’s even potential for iodine to help counteract the damage caused by Spike Protein, a factor that has been linked to metabolic slowdowns and weight gain.
- Blood Cleansing and Hormonal Balance: Regardless of your clean Paleo diet, you are consuming toxins. Iodine plays a role in cleansing the blood and supporting liver detoxification, which is crucial in removing toxins linked to weight gain. It also helps balance estrogen, reducing estrogen dominance, which can lead to stubborn fat accumulation.
But why Acceleradine® Iodine?
It’s not just another iodine supplement. This one is uniquely formulated as a pure, natural singlet active iodine (I-), suspended in alcohol and enhanced with scalar frequencies. This means it has increased bioavailability and absorbability—your body can use it efficiently, even in weak or compromised cells. Most iodine supplements only achieve 10 to 20 percent absorption, but Acceleradine’s single-atom formulation ensures maximum benefit.
Accelerated Fast™: The Fat-Burning Powerhouse
Accelerated Fast™ isn’t your typical fasting supplement; it’s like a turbocharger for your metabolism while also maximizing the benefits of being on a Paleo diet. By ramping up ATP production in your mitochondria, the ingredients not only speed up your metabolism but also aid in effective weight management.
- Daily Liver Detox: A clean liver is crucial for the body to assimilate nutrients from any diet, including the Paleo diet. This supplement gently cleanses your liver, reducing fatty liver and detoxifying your system, which in turn supports your thyroid. Since the liver is responsible for converting T4 to the active T3 thyroid hormone, keeping it in tip-top shape is vital for boosting fat metabolism.
- Curbing Cravings: One of the biggest hurdles in weight loss and energy is battling cravings, especially for sugar and processed foods that can drain your ATP levels, energy, and metabolism. The ingredients in Accelerated Fast™ push your body into ketosis, allowing you to tap into fat stores for energy, providing a steady, sustainable energy source. As a result, you will focus on the Paleo foods and abstain from the processed foods that may derail your diet.
- Optimizing Thyroid Function: By promoting ketosis and optimizing the conversion of T4 to T3 thyroid hormones, Accelerated Fast™ helps keep your metabolism running smoothly. On the flip side, relying on glucose for energy can backfire, slowing down your metabolism and encouraging fat storage. But with this supplement, you’re signaling to your body that it’s thriving, not surviving.
Accelerated Thyroid®: The Thyroid Supercharger
When it comes to natural thyroid support, Accelerated Thyroid® stands out. It’s not just about throwing in a few thyroid-supporting ingredients; this supplement combines the power of grass-fed thyroid glandular, ancient Ayurvedic herbs, essential peptides, amino acids, and crucial nutrients for thyroid health that may be missing in your Paleo Diet.
- Comprehensive Support: This formula includes the ancient Ayurvedic herb Kanchanara, famous for its detoxifying and thyroid-supporting properties. Plus, it’s enhanced with Scalar frequencies that help clear emotional and physical shock from your body, promoting holistic well-being.
- Restoring Thyroid Health: It supports the overall health and function of your thyroid gland while also enhancing detoxification from halogens, heavy metals, and radiation—factors that can wreak havoc on your thyroid and are found in Paleo foods.
- Maintaining Balance: This supplement ensures that both your thyroid and parathyroid glands are balanced, crucial for overall hormonal equilibrium.
- Extra Benefits: The ingredients in Accelerated Thyroid® go beyond just supporting your thyroid—they also help prevent fatty liver, accelerate wound healing, strengthen connective tissue and bones, elevate mood, improve digestion, and enhance B12 production. In essence, this supplement supports your overall well-being, making it easier to maintain a healthy weight and a Primal lifestyle.
Accelerated Scalar Copper®: The Metabolic Catalyst
Copper might be a trace mineral, but its role in thyroid hormone synthesis, metabolism, and many enzymatic jobs is monumental. Like all minerals copper isn’t readily available in most Paleo Diets. Accelerated Scalar Copper® offers an impressive 99% absorption rate, compared to most copper supplements that barely achieve 5 to 10 percent.
- Enzymatic Reactions: Copper acts as a cofactor for many enzymes involved in thyroid hormone synthesis and metabolism. These enzymes help convert thyroxine (T4) into triiodothyronine (T3), the active form of thyroid hormone—critical for optimal thyroid function and metabolism.
- Thyroid Hormone Binding: Copper binds to thyroid hormones, especially thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG), which is vital for transporting these hormones in the bloodstream. Changes in copper levels can affect how well thyroid hormones are transported and bound, impacting fat metabolism.
- Oxidative Stress Defense: Copper’s role as an antioxidant is crucial in defending against oxidative stress, which can harm thyroid function. By neutralizing free radicals, copper helps maintain thyroid health and supports fat loss.
- Alleviation of Anemia: Copper deficiency can lead to anemia, which negatively affects ATP production and metabolism in several ways. Anemia lowers the blood’s ability to transport oxygen, causes tissue hypoxia, impairs mitochondrial function, and disrupts essential metabolic pathways for ATP production. Accelerated Scalar Copper® helps counteract these effects, ensuring your metabolism stays robust.
Accelerated Ancient Salt®: The Mineral-Rich Detoxifier
Salt is often vilified, but Accelerated Ancient Salt® is different. It’s packed with 62 essential minerals and hand-mined without the use of explosives, making it a pure and potent addition to your diet. This is an essential supplement to use with the Paleo diet.
- Liver Cleansing: This salt plays a crucial role in liver detoxification by promoting bile production and aiding in fat breakdown, helping keep your liver healthy and enhancing detox pathways.
- Apoptosis Promotion: It supports apoptosis, the process of regulated cell death that keeps your cells in balance and clears out damaged or unwanted ones, crucial for maintaining healthy tissue.
- DNA Repair Stimulation: Salt also stimulates DNA repair mechanisms, preserving your genomic integrity and reducing the risk of DNA damage.
- Detoxification of Excess Estrogen: It helps eliminate excess estrogen, promoting hormonal balance and overall health, which is particularly important for fat loss.
- Intracellular Hydration: With essential sodium and potassium, Accelerated Ancient Salt® optimizes the sodium-potassium pump, improving nutrient transport into cells and toxin removal from cells.
- Digestive Health: By enhancing bile production and aiding in fat breakdown, this salt supports digestive health, improving nutrient absorption and overall metabolic function.
Why choose Accelerated Ancient Salt®?
This all-natural blend combines Himalayan salt with salts from the Andes and Utah mountains, offering both taste and health benefits. It’s rigorously inspected or mined from deep sedimentary layers, ensuring it’s free from man-made toxins. Plus, it’s enhanced with Scalar frequencies, giving it a negative charge that helps attract and eliminate positively charged parasites, undigested fats, and toxins from your body. Unlike other salts, it’s free of harmful chemicals, microplastics, and pollutants.
Accelerated Cellular Detox® Powder: The Toxin Eliminator
Finally, there’s Accelerated Cellular Detox® Powder—a blend of six organic ingredients formulated to absorb toxins that lead to fat storage, reduce gut inflammation, and promote digestion. Even with the healthy Paleo diet, toxins are present.
- Fat Expulsion: The upgraded formula, including Chitosan, helps expel fat from the body and lower cholesterol levels, making it a powerful tool for weight management.
- Gut Health: The ingredients provide relief for conditions like Crohn’s and colitis, promote regularity, and enhance digestion, all of which are crucial for maintaining a healthy metabolism.
- Detoxification: Augmented with healing Scalar frequencies, this powder helps further detoxify the body from toxins, heavy metals, pesticides, insecticides, and radiation—substances that can disrupt digestion and metabolism.
By incorporating these carefully selected supplements into your Paleo diet, you can supercharge your metabolism, support your thyroid, enhance detoxification, and promote overall health, making it easier to burn fat and achieve your wellness goals.
The Paleo Diet Fine-Tuned
The Paleo diet focuses on whole foods without grains and beans. This is a great start! But there are some Paleo foods, mentioned above, containing sulfur, oxalates, histamines, and amyloids, that could be causing your health issues like weight gain, puffiness, low energy, arthritis, hormonal imbalances, and slow metabolism.
Refer to the Accelerated Food Guide for a comprehensive list of the Paleo foods to focus on. Furthermore, with modern soils depleted of nutrients, it is essential to fill in the gaps with the supplements above. With the combination of the supplements and the fine-tuned Paleo diet, your energy will improve and your unexplained symptoms will diminish.
Sara Banta
Sara Banta is a Stanford University Graduate with a Degree in Economics and Psychology, and a certified Natural Supplement Expert & Graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Sara is the Founder of Accelerated Health Products and host of the health & wellness podcast, Accelerated Health Radio.
