Carnivores Don't Get Sunburn - Carnivore Diet Talks The Truth About Fiber (What your doctor never told you)
Nov 13, 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Tony Hampton, a physician specializing in low-carb and carnivore diets, reveals the surprising truth about fiber. He argues that fiber is not essential for nutrition and explains how many animals thrive without it. Dr. Hampton highlights how hydration and fat play crucial roles in managing digestive health on a carnivore diet. He also critiques traditional studies linking fiber to cancer and emphasizes the importance of individual experimentation over blanket dietary advice.
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Fiber Isn't Essential
- Fiber is not an essential nutrient and humans can thrive without it on an animal-based diet.
- On carnivore or low-carb diets stool volume shrinks because almost everything consumed is absorbed.
Redefine Constipation Expectations
- Fewer, smaller bowel movements on carnivore diets are normal and not automatically constipation.
- True constipation is defined by hard, painful stools, straining, or a sense of incomplete evacuation.
Prioritize Hydration And Electrolytes
- Replace lost water and electrolytes when on low-carb, keto, or carnivore diets by drinking fluids and salting to taste.
- Add magnesium glycinate if you struggle with magnesium loss to help bowel regularity.