Total Rating
1.0
out of 10
6.4
out of 10
Metabolic Health ⓘ
1
Severe calorie restriction and parasitic consumption disrupt metabolic homeostasis, elevate inflammation, and compromise cardiometabolic function.
7
Generally supports metabolic health through whole foods but lacks consistent evidence for all markers and may have variability based on implementation.
Micronutrients ⓘ
1
Relies on parasitic consumption leading to systemic micronutrient deficiencies and severe health risks.
6
Provides adequate micronutrients in most cases but risks deficiencies in B12, D, iodine, and iron without supplementation or fortified foods.
Nutrient Density ⓘ
1
Relies on a parasitic organism with negligible nutrient density and no beneficial phytonutrients.
8
Prioritizes whole foods and phytonutrient diversity but may lack optimal bioavailability and calorie density in some variations.
Overall Health ⓘ
1
Poses severe health risks, including parasitic infection and malnutrition, with no credible evidence supporting long-term wellness.
6
Offers moderate benefits for chronic disease risk but risks nutrient deficiencies and sustainability challenges with strict plant-based versions.
Sustainability ⓘ
1
It is biologically unsustainable, ethically indefensible, and practically unfeasible for long-term adherence.
6
Moderate flexibility and accessibility but potential for strictness and cost barriers may hinder long-term adherence.
Lifestyle Fit ⓘ
1
Causes severe social isolation, impracticality, and health risks incompatible with real-world lifestyles.
5
Moderate social and travel flexibility but rigid restrictions limit real-world adaptability.
Practicality ⓘ
1
Requires consumption of non-typical, inaccessible, and dangerous organisms with no real-world feasibility.
6
Requires moderate cost and accessibility but may lack flexibility for real-world meal planning and preparation.
Appetite Control ⓘ
1
Relies on parasitic consumption, lacks essential nutrients, and induces chronic hunger with no sustainable satiety mechanisms.
7
Provides moderate satiety through fiber and protein but may lack consistent evidence for long-term appetite suppression.
Fat Quality ⓘ
1
Relies on parasitic consumption and lacks essential healthy fats, promoting harmful fat intake.
7
Provides moderate quality fats with some omega-3 sources but lacks optimal EPA/DHA balance and may overemphasize omega-6s.
Fiber Intake ⓘ
1
Provides negligible fiber and prioritizes harmful parasitic consumption over nutritional benefits.
8
Significantly enhances gut microbiome diversity and supports metabolic health through diverse, whole-food fiber sources.
Gut Health ⓘ
1
Severely compromises gut health through pathogenic risks, nutrient deficiencies, and lack of microbiome-supporting components.
7
Promotes fiber diversity and fermented foods but may lack strict microbiome diversity due to variable implementation.
Hormonal Support ⓘ
1
It is a harmful, unscientific diet that disrupts hormonal balance through extreme caloric restriction and nutrient deficiencies.
6
Provides moderate support for hormones through balanced macronutrients but risks deficiencies in key micronutrients if not carefully planned.
Macro Balance ⓘ
1
It promotes severe nutritional deficiencies, health risks, and lacks functional macronutrient balance.
7
Offers moderate macro flexibility but lacks rigorous evidence for optimal ratios in diverse populations.
Protein Quality ⓘ
1
Provides negligible high-quality protein with severe health risks and inadequate amino acid balance.
5
Relies on incomplete plant proteins with lower digestibility and amino acid balance, risking insufficient leucine and muscle synthesis support.
Taste ⓘ
1
The diet involves consuming a parasite with a strong, unpalatable taste and texture, leading to severe dissatisfaction and poor adherence.
6
Offers moderate flavor variety but risks blandness without intentional seasoning or creativity.
Body Composition ⓘ
1
It causes severe nutrient deficiencies, muscle wasting, and health risks without sustainable fat loss or lean mass preservation.
6
May support fat loss with adequate protein but risks muscle loss and lacks robust evidence for optimal body composition outcomes.
Energy Balance ⓘ
2
Relies on unproven, harmful methods and lacks sustainable calorie control mechanisms.
6
Provides moderate satiety through whole foods but lacks structured calorie control mechanisms and flexibility for precise energy management.
Lean Mass ⓘ
3
Severely restricts protein and energy intake, risking significant muscle catabolism during caloric deficit.
5
Moderate protein intake and energy availability may support muscle retention but lack robust evidence for optimal lean mass preservation during caloric restriction.
Athletic Support ⓘ
1
Severely restricts energy and nutrients, compromising performance, recovery, and long-term sustainability.
6
Provides adequate nutrients for general health but may lack optimal macronutrient balance and energy density for high-intensity athletic performance.
Weight Loss ⓘ
1
Promotes severe health risks, ethical concerns, and unsustainable weight loss with no scientific support for long-term fat reduction.
6
May support moderate weight loss through calorie deficit but lacks robust evidence for sustained fat loss and faces sustainability challenges.
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