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Back to EpisodesWhy the carnivore diet is so risky
Published 1 year ago
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The carnivore diet asks people to eat entirely animal-based, and the most extreme followers restrict themselves to only meat.
Many carnivores claims they feel great — better than they ever have. They have more energy and lose weight.
Norman and Tegan tuck into the reasons why carnivores feel better in the short-term, and the dangers they're inviting in the long-term.
References:
- Behavioral Characteristics and Self-Reported Health Status among 2029 Adults Consuming a “Carnivore Diet” - Current Developments in Nutrition
- Limitations of Self-reported Health Status and Metabolic Markers among Adults Consuming a “Carnivore Diet” - Current Developments in Nutrition
- Assessing the Nutrient Composition of a Carnivore Diet: A Case Study Model
- Yellowish Nodules on a Man Consuming a Carnivore Diet | Lifestyle Behaviors | JAMA Cardiology