The Claim
Humans are biologically adapted to digest both plant and animal foods, indicating omnivorous physiology, but this digestive adaptability does not necessitate high consumption of animal products in the diet.
What the research says
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People can digest both plants and meat thanks to how their bodies evolved, but being able to eat meat doesn’t mean they have to eat a lot of it.
See the scientific wording
Human beings are constitutionally omnivorous, meaning they are biologically capable of digesting both plant and animal foods, but this adaptability implies dietary choice rather than requirement for high animal product intake.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Plant-Based Diets for Reversing Disease and Saving the Planet: Past, Present, and Future.
The study agrees that humans can eat both plants and animals, but says we should choose more plants for better health and a healthier planet.
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