StudyPeer-reviewed research publisher
- Source type
- Study
- Access type
- Publisher
- Publisher
- Nutrients
- Date
- 2024-12-31
- Added
- 2026-06-21
Trust profile
88
Peer-reviewed research publisher
- Publisher type
- Peer-reviewed journal
- Bias profile
- Moderate
Best used for
- Primary studies
- Systematic reviews
- Mechanistic research
Weak for
- Regulatory status
- Universal consumer recommendations
Used in Viral Vitalism
Primary sourcesignal3 references
The Carnivore Diet Is a Real Experiment, Not a Settled Science
Roles: Primary source
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Primary sourcestudy1 reference
Assessing the Nutrient Composition of a Carnivore Diet: A Case Study Model
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Claims supported
- The carnivore diet evidence base is still limited, with direct human evidence dominated by surveys, case reports, case series, nutrient modeling, exploratory studies, and indirect mechanistic evidence rather than long-term randomized outcome trials.
- Carnivore nutrient adequacy depends heavily on food selection, organ-meat use, seafood intake, dairy inclusion, fortification or supplementation, and total intake, while strict zero-plant versions inherently remove dietary fiber and many plant-associated nutrient sources.
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GovernmentU.S. health regulator
Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels
Use for U.S. Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts Daily Value context when discussing fiber, saturated fat, sodium, calcium, potassium, iodine, magnesium, and vitamins.
- Trust score
- 94
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Access
- Official
- Usage
- 4 connections
GovernmentGovernment health research
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
Use for current U.S. dietary-guidance context and contrast with zero-plant eating patterns.
- Trust score
- 91
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Access
- Official
- Usage
- 3 connections
GovernmentGovernment health research
CDC: Steps for Losing Weight
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used across the Viral Vitalism evidence library.
- Trust score
- 91
- Publisher
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Access
- Official
- Usage
- 7 connections
GovernmentGovernment health research
NIDDK: Choosing a Safe & Successful Weight-loss Program
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases used across the Viral Vitalism evidence library.
- Trust score
- 91
- Publisher
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Access
- Official
- Usage
- 9 connections
GovernmentGovernment health research
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Evidence summaries and fact sheets for common supplements.
- Trust score
- 91
- Publisher
- National Institutes of Health
- Access
- Official
- Usage
- 5 connections
ReviewPeer-reviewed research publisher
Carnivore Diet: A Scoping Review of the Current Evidence, Potential Benefits and Risks
Use as the primary direct evidence map for carnivore-diet definitions, included human-study classes, reported benefits, risks, and limitations.
- Trust score
- 88
- Publisher
- Nutrients
- Access
- Publisher
- Usage
- 11 connections
Topic tags
carnivore-dietnutritionproteinfiberbloodworkconsumer-health-claims