Dr. Shawn Baker on Organ Meats: Necessary or a Waste of Time?

Necessity of Organ Meats

• 💡 Dr. Baker states that organ meats are not necessary for the average person, despite some individuals feeling better consuming them.
• 🧠 He personally finds organ meats unpalatable and doesn't enjoy them, making them unsustainable for his diet.
• ⚠️ Early proponents of the carnivore movement initially emphasized organ meats, but many have since moved on, with some profiting from organ supplements.

Historical and Evolutionary Perspectives

• 📜 Historical figures like Stefansson suggested that organ meats were not a primary food source, even for indigenous populations.
• 🐺 While predators like orcas and wolves may consume viscera first, Dr. Baker suggests this is often to access internal fat rather than specific organs.
• 🧠 Human evolution, particularly brain growth, is theorized to be driven by access to animal fat obtained through cracking skulls and bones for marrow, a capability not shared by other hominids.

Dietary Fat vs. Organ Consumption

• 🥩 Dr. Baker proposes that early humans in times of surplus would have prioritized nutrient-dense muscle cuts and high-fat content over organs.
• 🦴 He suggests that the preference for specific parts of an animal, like backstrap or loin, over organs like intestines, likely extended to early human diets.
• 🐢 An interesting historical theory suggests early hominids may have relied on giant tortoises for sustenance due to their immobility, providing a significant source of meat and fat.

Bone Marrow and Bone Broth

• 😋 Bone marrow is considered delicious and is often consumed by Dr. Baker when available, particularly when mixed with steak or as marrow butter.
• 🍲 Bone broth is deemed fine and nourishing, though Dr. Baker personally does not consume it often due to his dislike for hot drinks.
• ❄️ Bone broth can be a good alternative to other hot beverages for those living in colder climates.