Why the carnivore diet’s claimed benefits don’t outweigh its health risks

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By Tarun Sai Lomte Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Feb 2 2026 A new review finds that while the carnivore diet may deliver short-term improvements, weak evidence and emerging risks make long-term adherence a gamble for health. Study: Carnivore Diet: A Scoping Review of the Current Evidence, Potential Benefits and Risks. Image Credit: Fascinadora / Shutterstock.com In a recent review published in  Nutrients , researchers determined the nutritional adequacy and health effects of the