- Source type
- Government
- Access type
- Official
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Date
- 2024-03-05
- Added
- 2026-06-21
Trust profile
VV Source Trust Matrix v1.0
VV Source Trust Matrix v1.0 asks whether this source is trustworthy for the claim lane being used, not whether every possible claim from it is equally strong.
94
U.S. health regulator
- Publisher type
- Regulator
- Bias profile
- Low
This source is strongest for regulatory status and safety and weaker for consumer context and trial discovery.
VV Source Fit Score 1.0
Fit by use case
Fit scores are role-specific. A source can be excellent for one claim lane and weak for another.
- Regulatory status
- 98/100
- Primary Anchor
- Clinical outcomes
- 84/100
- Strong Support
- Mechanism
- 68/100
- Context Source
- Safety
- 95/100
- Primary Anchor
- Consumer context
- 68/100
- Context Source
- Trial discovery
- 68/100
- Context Source
Best used for
- Approvals
- Labels
- Safety communications
Weak for
- Comparative effectiveness
- Consumer experience
Used in Viral Vitalism
The Carnivore Diet Is a Real Experiment, Not a Settled Science
Roles: Regulatory status
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Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels
Roles: Regulatory status
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Claim ledger
Claims supported
Reviewed claim cards that cite this source in the evidence graph.
carnivore diet: Strict carnivore and zero-plant eating conflict with current U.S.
Strict carnivore and zero-plant eating conflict with current U.S. dietary guidance emphasizing whole nutrient-dense foods including vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, dairy, protein foods, and whole grains.
carnivore diet: Carnivore nutrient adequacy depends heavily on food selection, organ-meat
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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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
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
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
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
About Sleep
U.S. public-health context on sleep duration, quality, disorders, and adult sleep guidance.
- Trust score
- 91
- Publisher
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Access
- Official
- Usage
- 6 connections
CDC MMWR: Mold prevention strategies and possible health effects after hurricanes and floods
Government disaster-response source for flood and hurricane mold prevention, used for high-risk moisture events, cleanup urgency, and vulnerable-population safety context.
- Trust score
- 91
- Publisher
- MMWR
- Access
- Official
- Usage
- 3 connections