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Carnivore Diet

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Explore evidence-based articles on the carnivore diet, including health claims, risks, nutrient gaps and what the evidence shows.

A buffet table. On one side is a range of plant-based dishes. The other side has a range of dairy and deli meats
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OPINION
Health

Cancer cells do not “grow on plants”: what science really says about diet, meat and cancer

Influencers' advice claiming that cancer cells grow on plants, not fat, is both biologically incorrect and out of line with major cancer guidelines.
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A pregnant woman holds a chicken leg in one hand, and a carrot in the other hand, looking confused as to which option is best for fertility.
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OPINION
Media Literacy

“I changed my diet and got pregnant”: What’s the evidence behind these claims?

Fertility influencers claim specific diets trigger pregnancy — but evidence for dietary interventions on fertility is limited. Here's what research…
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A woman holds a chicken leg and a packet of pasta, comparing the claimed benefits of animal products to manage type-2 diabetes.
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OPINION
Nutrition

Can we reverse Type 2 Diabetes with an animal-based diet?

Some influencers claim animal-based diets reverse type 2 diabetes, but the evidence is limited and plant-based diets show stronger long-term outcomes.
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A woman eats a steak and butter. This resembles the Steak and Butter girl, who preaches about the benefits of the carnivore diet online.
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OPINION
Nutrition

The carnivore diet: what does the data say about its impact on female health?

The carnivore diet data for women is thin — and what exists raises red flags around hormones and nutrients. Here's what researchers have actually found.
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