Popular influencer and carnivore diet practitioner, Dr. Paul Saladino, is sparking some outrage online after claiming he doesn’t need soap and deodorant to smell clean.
Dr. Paul Saladino is a Functional Medicine Physician, influencer, and one of the leading advocates for what is popularly known as the ‘Carnivore Diet.’
The Carnivore Diet is a diet that only consists of animal products — namely red meat, eggs, fish, and poultry, excluding all fruits and vegetables. Saladino has literally written the book about it but that’s not the only unusual lifestyle choice in which he indulges.
A recent TikTok from the MD is shocking the internet, wherein he claims that he doesn’t use any personal hygiene products like soap, toothpaste, and even deodorant.
His video discussing his personal grooming habits has gone viral, racking up over one million views as curious cats can’t believe a licensed doctor is apparently hygiene-avoidant.
“People always ask me what kind of shampoo I use,” he says in his video. “None. Just water! Soap? Just water. I don’t use that either.”
Instead, Saladino argues that the “quality of your diet will determine how you smell and how your breath is.”
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However, TikTok commenters aren’t really buying his claims as oodles of viewers are chiming in with some serious speculation.
“Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for good diet and exercise, but using soap and deodorant ain’t gonna take years off your life,” one user wrote.
“Bro, not all bad breath comes from the gut,” another argued. “It can also come from not flossing, and also from the tongue, or even a cavity if someone had one.”
“So… you don’t wash your hands after taking a dump or before preparing food?” another asked.
All in all, it doesn’t look like most folks are convinced of Dr. Saladino’s claims — but he isn’t the only big name pushing the carnivore diet, by far. In fact, popular podcast host Joe Rogan goes on the diet once a year… although sometimes, he says his stomach disagrees with his food choices.
