Understanding the Adjustment Period for the Carnivore Diet
                                
                                
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                                Over 70% of people who try a new restrictive diet experience a "keto flu" or adjustment phase, and the carnivore diet is no exception. The adjustment period for the carnivore diet is the initial phase where your body shifts from relying on carbohydrates for energy to primarily burning fat, a metabolic process known as fat adaptation. This transition can bring temporary side effects that are manageable with the right approach.