Medical Disclaimer
The content on The Meat Edit is for general information and education only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.
Our recipes, research summaries, training guides and articles discuss the carnivore diet, exercise and related topics. Diet affects people differently, and an all-animal-food diet is a significant change that is not well studied over the long term. Before starting any new diet, including a carnivore or very-low-carbohydrate diet, talk to your physician or a registered dietitian, particularly if you:
- have diabetes or take medication that lowers blood sugar or blood pressure (doses may need to change quickly when carbohydrate intake drops);
- have kidney disease, liver disease, gout, heart disease or high cholesterol;
- are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of disordered eating;
- are under 18.
Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911 in Canada and the US) immediately.
Exercise and training
Our training content describes general exercise programs for healthy adults. Exercise carries a risk of injury. Check with your doctor before starting a new program, especially if you have a heart, joint or other medical condition, are pregnant, or have been inactive. Learn proper technique (ideally from a qualified coach), start with light loads, and stop any exercise that causes pain, dizziness or shortness of breath.
Hunting, butchery and cooking equipment
Content about knives, smokers, grills, butchery and hunting is for general information. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your equipment, follow local hunting laws and licensing requirements, and handle game meat according to the guidance of your local wildlife and food-safety authorities.
Research summaries
When we summarize scientific studies, we try to describe their methods and limitations accurately and link to the original sources. Summaries are simplifications. Individual studies, especially observational or self-reported ones, cannot prove that a diet causes a particular outcome. Science changes, and a summary may become out of date.
Food safety
Recipes may include meat cooked below the temperatures recommended by food-safety agencies (for example, rare or medium-rare steak) or raw ingredients. Undercooked meat and eggs carry a risk of foodborne illness, especially for young children, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system. We note recommended safe internal temperatures where relevant; follow them if you are in a higher-risk group.
No professional relationship
Reading this site, or contacting us, does not create a doctor–patient or dietitian–client relationship. The Meat Edit and its contributors accept no liability for any loss or harm arising from use of the information on this site.