Tag: Carnivore transition

Some carnivore diet proponents advocate for a short-term, high-fat, high-protein gorging phase called 'priming' before the main diet to optimize results. It is a method intended to prepare your body for a new way of eating by maximizing nutrient intake and resetting hormonal balance. This initial phase can help mitigate common side effects and improve adaptation.

Over 95% of individuals surveyed who followed a carnivore diet reported improvements in mental clarity and mood, but the initial transition can be challenging. When beginning an all-meat diet, your body undergoes a metabolic shift from using glucose for fuel to burning fat, and this adaptation period often causes uncomfortable symptoms known as the 'carnivore flu'.

Experts suggest that most people can expect an adjustment period of about two to four weeks when switching their diet. This is the typical duration for the body to adapt to carnivore, shifting its primary fuel source from carbs to fat.

Up to 70% of people experience temporary side effects during the transition to an all-meat diet. Understanding how to prepare your body for a carnivore diet is essential to minimize discomfort and improve your chances of success.