The dangers of carnivore

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Peatbot: The context provided discusses several potential dangers associated with a carnivorous diet, particularly one that is high in meat. Here are the key points:



1. **Phosphate Poisoning**: A diet that is purely meat-based can lead to a high phosphate to calcium ratio, which accelerates degeneration. This imbalance can cause toxic inflammatory reactions in the body.



2. **Premature Aging**: Historical observations, such as those of the Eskimos, indicated that people on a traditional high meat diet appeared prematurely aged. This has been linked to phosphate poisoning.



3. **Lack of Essential Nutrients**: While meat can be a source of certain nutrients, a diet lacking in fruits and vegetables may miss out on essential vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, which is crucial for preventing scurvy.



4. **Inflammatory Reactions**: Both pure grain and pure meat diets can cause similar toxic inflammatory reactions due to their phosphate content.



5. **Heart Disease**: Studies have shown that diets high in certain fats, including those found in meat, can be associated with heart disease. For example, the anti-coronary club study found that those on a "prudent diet" (lower in meat) had lower serum cholesterol but higher heart disease deaths compared to those who ate meat more frequently.



6. **Cancer and Other Diseases**: Diets high in polyunsaturated fats, which can be found in certain meats, have been linked to higher cancer rates and other health issues. The context mentions that a diet high in these fats can lead to oxidative stress and other metabolic problems.



In summary, while a carnivorous diet can provide certain nutrients, it also poses risks related to phosphate imbalance, premature aging, inflammatory reactions, heart disease, and potentially higher cancer rates. It is important to consider a balanced diet that includes a variety of food sources to mitigate these risks.
 
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Completely wrong someone debunked my post earlier about the downsides to carnivore i had around the same downsides in the section of the post.
 
@Never Get Up
 
Just drink raw milk
 
humans are omnivores anyways so doesnt really matter
 

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