Total Rating
2.8
out of 10
3.1
out of 10
Metabolic Health ⓘ
3
Limited evidence supports metabolic health benefits, with potential risks from nutrient absorption interference and lack of long-term biomarker improvements.
4
Temporarily lowers calorie intake but lacks long-term metabolic benefits and may induce nutrient deficiencies.
Micronutrients ⓘ
2
Systematically lacks essential vitamins and minerals due to charcoal's nutrient-binding properties and absence of nutrient-dense food sources.
3
Severely lacks essential vitamins and minerals, leading to significant deficiencies.
Nutrient Density ⓘ
2
Relies on calorie-dense, nutrient-poor activated charcoal and may impair nutrient absorption.
3
Relies on low-variety, water-rich foods with limited nutrient concentration per calorie.
Overall Health ⓘ
2
Lacks essential nutrients, risks deficiencies, and has no evidence for long-term health benefits.
2
Severe nutrient deficiencies and unsustainable restrictions compromise long-term health and metabolic function.
Sustainability ⓘ
5
Limited by cost, accessibility, and lack of long-term adherence evidence.
2
Severely restricts food variety and nutrient balance, making long-term adherence impractical and unsustainable.
Lifestyle Fit ⓘ
4
Limited social flexibility and travel adaptability hinder practical integration into daily life.
3
Severely restricts social interactions, travel adaptability, and daily convenience, causing significant lifestyle disruption.
Practicality ⓘ
3
Requires specialized, costly, and geographically restricted ingredients with limited real-world feasibility.
7
Offers low cost and accessibility but requires strict meal repetition and limited variety, reducing long-term practicality.
Appetite Control ⓘ
2
Lacks protein, fiber, and satiety-promoting nutrients, leading to increased hunger and poor long-term adherence.
5
Limited protein and restrictive nature may cause hunger but low energy density provides temporary satiety.
Fat Quality ⓘ
2
Severely lacks essential unsaturated fats and omega-3s, with potential for harmful fat imbalances and poor long-term sustainability.
2
Severely restricts essential healthy fats and lacks omega-3 sources, promoting an imbalanced and deficient fat profile.
Fiber Intake ⓘ
2
Provides negligible dietary fiber and lacks diverse, nutrient-dense sources critical for gut and metabolic health.
3
Primarily relies on limited insoluble fiber from cabbage, lacking diversity and functional benefits for long-term gut and metabolic health.
Gut Health ⓘ
2
Severely lacks dietary fiber, prebiotics, and fermented foods, and may impair microbiome function and digestion.
3
Severely restricts dietary diversity and may impair microbiome diversity and digestive tolerance.
Hormonal Support ⓘ
4
Limited micronutrient support and potential interference with hormone absorption may disrupt metabolic and endocrine functions.
2
Severe caloric restriction and nutrient deficiencies disrupt insulin, cortisol, sex hormones, and thyroid function.
Macro Balance ⓘ
3
Lacks structured macronutrient distribution and evidence-based functional outcomes.
3
Significantly low in protein and fat, leading to poor macro balance.
Protein Quality ⓘ
3
Relies on minimal, poorly digestible protein sources with potential absorption interference from activated charcoal.
2
Severely inadequate in essential amino acids and digestible protein sources, leading to significant muscle catabolism and satiety deficits.
Taste ⓘ
3
The diet's inherent bitterness and unappealing aftertaste significantly hinder meal enjoyment and long-term adherence.
3
Limited flavor variety and repetitive meals reduce long-term enjoyment and adherence.
Body Composition ⓘ
3
Likely promotes mild fat loss but risks significant lean mass loss due to low protein and nutrient deficiencies.
3
Primarily induces water and glycogen loss with minimal fat loss and significant lean mass risk.
Energy Balance ⓘ
2
Lacks structured calorie control, satiety support, and evidence for reliable energy management.
4
Limited calorie control due to restrictive structure and poor satiety, leading to unsustainable energy management.
Lean Mass ⓘ
2
Severely limits protein and energy intake, leading to significant muscle catabolism during caloric restriction.
2
Severely restricts protein and energy intake, leading to significant muscle catabolism during weight loss.
Athletic Support ⓘ
2
Severely limits caloric intake, disrupts nutrient absorption, and impairs hydration and recovery.
2
Severely limits energy, macronutrients, and recovery-supporting nutrients critical for athletic performance.
Weight Loss ⓘ
2
Lacks robust evidence for sustained fat loss and may impair nutrient absorption, risking metabolic harm.
3
Creates a temporary calorie deficit but risks muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, and poor long-term adherence.
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