Paul Saladino Still Doesn’t Understand Science | What the Fitness | Biolayne

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Paul Saladino is back to doing what he does best: confidently misunderstanding the science.
This time he’s claiming that @davidprotein bars cause “anal leakage” because of EPG (Epogee), the ultra-low-calorie fat used in the bars.
Let’s clear this up.
1. He’s confusing EPG with Olestra.
Olestra caused GI issues because it’s liquid at body temperature.
EPG is solid at room AND body temperature, which is why it does not behave like Olestra.
He clearly hasn’t read any of the actual research.
Here are the facts:
• EPG does NOT deplete micronutrients in normal use.
The main 8-week human RCT found no clinically significant reductions in vitamins A, D, or E, and only modest shifts in vitamin K and β-carotene at very high intakes of 25–40 g/day — far above anything in a protein bar.
(PMID: 25497998)
• EPG shows good GI tolerance at realistic intakes.
The same trial found 10 g/day was well tolerated, with GI effects mainly appearing at 25–40 g/day — again, far higher than what you’d get from a bar.
(PMID: 25497998)
• Large single-day doses up to 150 g did NOT produce “anal leakage.”
A human tolerance study found no clinically meaningful GI issues even at massive test doses (30–150 g in a day).
(PMID: 26255106)
• Extensive safety testing (tox, repro, genotox) shows EPG is safe.
(PMIDs: 25497999, 25497994, 25496811, 25497997)
In short: EPG ≠ Olestra. Not even close.
2. The hypocrisy is wild.
Paul sells his own highly processed supplements — powders, capsules, extracts — and those are fine… but somehow a protein bar using a well-studied fat substitute is “sinister”?
You can’t fear-monger about “processed ingredients” when you literally sell processed ingredients.
3. Full disclosure:
Yes, I’m an investor in David.
But I’m an evidence-based guy first — and the evidence is extremely clear:
EPG is safe, well-tolerated, and does NOT cause the Olestra-style disaster he’s describing.
If someone wants “high protein, low calories,” they’re allowed to choose something convenient that fits their life.

Not everyone has time to pan-sear a sirloin at 2 p.m.
DATA OVER feelings
Every. Single. Time.

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