Science Vs The Carnivore Diet: Can We Live On Meat Alone?
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Jun 12, 2025 Dive into the world of the all-meat diet, where influencers share incredible health transformations despite warnings of serious risks like heart disease and scurvy. Experts reveal the fine line between testimonials and scientific evidence, debating the long-term effects of such restrictive eating. Can you truly thrive on meat alone? The discussion balances potential benefits for certain health issues against the nutritional pitfalls and environmental concerns of a carnivore lifestyle. Prepare to rethink what you know about food!
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Michaela Peterson's Carnivore Cure
- Michaela Peterson claims the carnivore diet cured her rheumatoid arthritis in weeks.
- Her symptoms of itching, joint pain, and anxiety significantly improved, eating only beef, lamb, salt, and water.
Arctic Explorers Survived Meat-Only Diet
- Two Arctic explorers survived a year on an all-meat diet without vitamin deficiencies.
- Eating fatty meat and organ meats likely prevented scurvy and other nutrient deficits.
Bowel Health Without Fiber
- Carnivore dieters report normal bowel movements despite no fiber intake.
- Their stool is smaller and odorless, showing the gut adapts differently without fiber.