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If you cut out fiber by eating only meat, it might mess with your gut bacteria and weaken your gut lining over time.

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The Carnivore Diet and Gut Health: Mechanisms, Benefits and Risks

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The Carnivore Diet and Gut Health: Mechanisms, Benefits and Risks

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DOI: 10.12775/qs.2025.48.67053

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