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Doctor Warns Carnivore Diet Raises Cancer Risks

4/2/2025

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A UK doctor, Suraj Kukadia, raises alarms about the carnivore diet, linking it to heightened cancer risks, especially bowel cancer. By shunning essential nutrients in favor of only animal products, this diet may offer short-term gains but poses serious long-term health threats. Cancer Research UK echoes these warnings, urging caution for those considering this restrictive approach.

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A UK doctor, Suraj Kukadia, raises alarms about the carnivore diet, linking it to heightened cancer risks, especially bowel cancer. By shunning essential nutrients in favor of only animal products, this diet may offer short-term gains but poses serious long-term health threats. Cancer Research UK echoes these warnings, urging caution for those considering this restrictive approach.