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The Carnivore Diet: 4 Keys to Doing it Right (2019) — Whalespan

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The Carnivore Diet: 4 Keys to Doing it Right (2019)

Paul Saladino9m · 2018-11-04

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✓Well SupportedEating whole animals, including organs, provides a complete spectrum of micronutrients.✓Well SupportedAnimal liver is an excellent source of vitamin A, K2, B12, riboflavin, copper, zinc, iron, and choline.✓Well SupportedOn a carnivore diet, balance methionine from muscle meat with glycine from connective tissue to avoid biochemical imbalances.✓Well SupportedThe carnivore diet may be therapeutic for individuals with autoimmune disorders.✓Well Supported

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An autoimmune carnivore diet approach has benefited thousands of individuals.

✓Well SupportedA well-constructed carnivore diet can be formulated with attention to micronutrients, similar to a well-constructed ketogenic diet.

◐Partially SupportedHumans can obtain omega-3 fatty acids from sources other than fish, such as butter, animal fat in steaks, and egg yolks.

◐Partially SupportedVitamin A toxicity is often associated with vitamin A palmitate supplements rather than consumption of cow's liver.

◐Partially SupportedA recommended caloric ratio for a carnivore diet is two parts fat to one part protein.

◐Partially SupportedEating liver raw from hunted animals was a sacred practice to prevent nutritional deficiencies.

◐Partially SupportedAdding extra fats like tallow, lard, or ghee to fatty meats may be necessary to achieve the recommended fat-to-protein ratio on a carnivore diet.

◐Partially SupportedA carnivore diet should aim for a collagen to meat ratio of at least 10 grams of collagen per 100 grams of muscle meat.

◐Partially SupportedA pound of red meat contains 10-15mg of vitamin C, and a few ounces of liver contains 20-30mg of vitamin C.

✓Well SupportedGrass-fed or pasture-raised meat has higher levels of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) compared to conventional meat.

◐Partially SupportedEgg yolks are a good source of DHA, which is an omega-3 fatty acid.

◐Partially SupportedThe carnivore diet has been observed to improve symptoms of depression and anxiety.