The Carnivore Mistake That’s Messing With Your Digestion 🦠

Hey there, Meat Maverick! 🥩✨

If you’ve been dealing with bloating, sluggish digestion, or “carnivore constipation,” you’re not alone.
Going all-meat can simplify what you eat, but it also shifts how your gut works.

Today, we’re diving into the most common digestion hang-ups on carnivore, plus simple, science-backed fixes that actually work.

Let’s get your gut back in gear.

🧬 Why Carnivore Can Be Tough on Digestion (At First)

🔹 Your Gut Needs Time to Adapt
Dropping carbs and fiber changes your microbiome and motility. Expect a short adaptation phase, especially if coming from a plant-heavy diet.

🔹 Low Stomach Acid = Big Problem
If your body’s not producing enough acid, even steak can sit too long. Support with apple cider vinegar or betaine HCl if needed.

🔹 Too Much Lean Meat, Not Enough Fat
Fat helps stimulate bile flow and keeps things moving. A plate of plain chicken breast won’t cut it—add some tallow, butter, or fatty cuts.

🔹 Electrolyte Imbalances Slow Everything Down
Low sodium or magnesium? You may feel backed up, foggy, or bloated. Prioritize salt and consider adding a magnesium supplement or mineral water.

💡 Simple Fixes for Carnivore Digestion

✅ Add 1–2 tbsp of fat (tallow, butter, ghee) per meal
✅ Space out meals to allow full digestion (no grazing!)
✅ Try digestive bitters or enzymes if meat feels “heavy”
✅ Include organ meats like liver or heart once or twice a week
✅ Sip bone broth between meals to soothe the gut and hydrate

🥩 Carnivore Meal Tip
What to Eat If You're Feeling Bloated

If your gut feels off, try this “reset” meal:

🥄 Slow-cooked beef shank or chuck roast
🍖 Simmered in broth with added beef tallow
🥚 Optional: 1–2 soft-boiled eggs for easy protein

Keep it minimal, warm, and fatty—easy to digest, low stress on your system.
Listen to your body, and don’t force volume when your gut needs rest.

🛌 Thriving on Carnivore
Better Digestion = Better Sleep

Constipation or gut tension can majorly disrupt your sleep quality.
Meat-heavy meals need good bile flow and mineral balance to avoid nighttime bloating or cramps.

Try this before bed:

• A pinch of salt and magnesium glycinate with water

• A small amount of collagen-rich broth for glycine

• No heavy meals 2–3 hours before sleep

Track your sleep with an app or journal—you might see big improvements once digestion is dialed in.

🔬 Carnivore Curiosities:
What Happens to Your Gut Bacteria on Carnivore?

It’s a hot topic—can you have a healthy microbiome without fiber?

Here’s what we know:

• Short-term shifts are normal (yes, some species decline)

• Bacteria that feed on meat proteins and bile salts increase

• Some carnivores report fewer digestive issues and less inflammation over time

The science isn’t settled, but your body is the best test lab.
Monitor how you feel, and don’t panic over microbiome fear-mongering.

📬 Your Turn: How’s Your Digestion on Carnivore?

Have you noticed any gut improvements or challenges?

If you’re thinking of starting the carnivore diet, here’s our detailed article on 10 Things You Need to Know Before Starting it.

Stay strong & satiated 🥩🔥
The Carnivore Way Team