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Each day this week, we’re examining one of the world’s most popular diets. Putting the latest scientific evidence under the microscope, we’ll find out these diets' true impact on your health.

Today we’re talking about the carnivore diet, a zero-carb regimen centered on meat, fish, eggs, and minimal dairy, while excluding all plant foods and alcohol.

Advocates claim benefits in autoimmune conditions, type 2 diabetes, and weight loss, asserting that our ancestors thrived on this diet. However, this controversial diet does raise questions about nutrient deficiencies and excessive saturated fat intake.

In this special episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan is joined by Christopher Gardner, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the Director of Nutrition Studies at Stanford Prevention Research Center. Together, they explore its purported advantages and drawbacks.

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Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Topic Intro
01:10 Why would anyone want to follow the carnivore diet?
01:50 What are people eating on this diet?
02:08 What would happen if you ate this way?
02:58 Can we get all the essential nutrients we need to live from this diet?
03:47 What are the claimed benefits of this diet?
04:24 Could you live on this diet long term?
05:20 What are the differences between animal carnivoires and us?
07:24 Are there any studies to show what happens when you follow it?
08:49 Why aren't there any official studies on the carnivore diet?
10:13 What's the verdict?
10:41 Outro

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Behavioral Characteristics and Self-Reported Health Status among 2029 Adults Consuming a “Carnivore Diet”, published in PubMed.
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

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