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  • Nutritional Science
  • Dietary Analysis
  • Public Health

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  • Growing prevalence of chronic metabolic diseases fuels interest in alternative diets.
  • The carnivore diet, an all-animal-product regimen, is anecdotally linked to benefits for inflammatory conditions.
  • This study evaluates the micronutrient adequacy of the carnivore diet compared to established nutrient reference values.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the micronutrient adequacy of four carnivore diet variations.
  • To compare these variations against Australian and New Zealand national nutrient reference values (NRVs).

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of four hypothetical average Australian adult meal plans (two female, two male).
  • Inclusion of variations with and without dairy products and with offal.
  • Dietary analysis conducted using Foodworks.online dietary software.

Main Results:

  • The carnivore diet met NRVs for several micronutrients including riboflavin, niacin, phosphorus, zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, selenium, and Vitamin A.
  • Sodium intake exceeded recommended levels; however, intakes of thiamin, magnesium, calcium, Vitamin C, iron, folate, iodine, and potassium were insufficient in some cases.
  • Dietary fiber intake was significantly below recommended levels.

Conclusions:

  • The carnivore diet's potential benefits for chronic conditions warrant further investigation.
  • It remains undetermined if metabolic changes on this diet alter nutrient requirements or pose deficiency risks.
  • Personalized nutritional guidance and supplementation are advised to mitigate potential micronutrient inadequacies.