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Eliminating plant foods may reduce inflammatory responses in some people.
- Reduction of Anti-Nutrients: Some plant foods contain anti-nutrients like lectins, oxalates, and phytates, which can cause inflammation and interfere with nutrient absorption. Eliminating these from the diet may reduce inflammation in sensitive individuals.
- Simplified Gut Load: For people with digestive issues, removing plant fibers and complex carbohydrates can simplify the digestive process, potentially reducing gut inflammation and discomfort.
- Improved Gut Health: The carnivore diet may improve gut health by reducing exposure to potential allergens and irritants found in plant foods. This can lead to a reduction in chronic inflammation for some people.
- Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio: The diet can help balance the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids, as animal foods tend to have more favorable ratios compared to many plant oils, which are high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation.