Although elimination diets can be effective for certain health conditions, the lion diet is difficult to follow, it lacks important nutrients and is unsustainable
It may increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies and other health problems over time. If you do want to test out an elimination diet, there are many other options available for you.
Absence in supporting gut health
and potential increase in inflammation - Healing the gut is the starting point for long term good health. The intestinal lining is made of cells that replace themselves approximately every two to four days.
Removing inflammatory and trigger foods, while at the same time supplying the body with anti- inflammatory foods, makes the newly formed gut tissue stronger and healthier
Removing inflammatory and trigger foods, while at the same time supplying the body with anti- inflammatory foods, makes the newly formed gut tissue stronger and healthier
In the absence of food that
replenishes the gut, this renewal of gut tissue will likely not take place in the lion diet. Hence, the critical element needed to bring down inflammation is missing.
Vitamin and Mineral deficiencies - This has to be a short-term diet, and although ruminant meats are some of the most nutrient dense foods, to get the best quality of these might not always be a possibility.