The Claim

In a cohort of 24 German individuals following a carnivore diet, two participants with pre-diabetic HbA1c levels and six with elevated triglycerides (>130 mg/dL) showed reductions in these metabolic markers during the diet, though overall group changes were not statistically significant, indicating a potential for metabolic improvement specifically in those with baseline dysregulation.

Source: Subjective Experiences and Blood Parameter Changes in Individuals From Germany Following a Self-Conceived “Carnivore Diet”: An Explorative Study

What the research says

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Supports
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Challenges
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Correlation
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In plain English

Some people in Germany who ate only meat saw their blood sugar and fat levels get better, especially if they started with high levels — but not everyone improved, and the group as a whole didn’t change enough to be sure it wasn’t just chance.

See the scientific wording

In a sample of 24 German carnivore diet followers, two individuals with initially pre-diabetic HbA1c levels and six with elevated triglycerides (>130 mg/dL) experienced reductions in these markers while on the diet, although the overall group changes were not statistically significant, suggesting potential metabolic improvements in individuals with baseline dysregulation.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Subjective Experiences and Blood Parameter Changes in Individuals From Germany Following a Self-Conceived “Carnivore Diet”: An Explorative Study

    The study looked at people eating a carnivore diet and found that those who started with high blood sugar or triglyceride levels often saw improvements, just like the claim says.

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