J Intern Med March 2020 PMID 31733113

Evolutionary basis for the human diet: consequences for human health.

P Andrews, R J Johnson

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Conversations surrounding the publication often revolve around the evolutionary transition in the human diet. For instance, several users highlight the shift from a frugivorous to a more carnivorous diet as crucial for brain development, pointing out phrases like 'substantial impact on brain development.' Other comments critique modern dietary habits and challenge the relevance of past diets to contemporary issues, illustrating contrasting views. The varied tones, whether inquisitive or confrontational, contribute to a rich tapestry of perspectives on how ancestral diets inform current health outcomes.

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The evolution of the human diet is closely linked to environmental changes and adaptations, with early ancestors primarily consuming fruits before shifting to a more diverse diet that included animal products around 2.5 million years ago.
The development of key traits such as bipedalism, tool use, and fire control among early Homo species allowed for increased hunting capabilities and a significant transition from wooded to savannah habitats, which shaped dietary practices.
Modern humans (Homo sapiens) began incorporating more grain-based foods about 100,000 years ago, and the advent of settled agriculture around 10,000 years ago has contributed to contemporary lifestyle-related diseases, reflecting patterns established in our evolutionary history.

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Rodrigo Mantica

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@BitcoinCarni @robertkelsch7 @reallov14 @GraceOnFire2 @KenKen69698 @SamaHoole What you're reading is an abstract, not the actual review. These things are paywalled, but here's another one that you can read fully: https://t.co/yafp0sAOov

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Sean McCormack MVB

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@SAVoltolin @Grahanimal @ahoysvet Actually incorrect. I’m also a biologist. “Originating as obligate frugivores, they changed to a more carnivorous diet in early Homo, enabling skulls and brains to get bigger and their teeth and guts smaller.” https://t.co/p0druEhXZr.

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@CarnivoreIs @New_York_steak The source

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ARTICULO CIENTIFICO Base evolutiva de la dieta humana: consecuencias para la salud humana FUENTE: https://t.co/T9L0bU20UY

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@RiannevdWaal @VeganRecovering https://t.co/kfaofbc5Jt https://t.co/FTJAnEqbCE Please do better research. Would love to see you go out and "gather" enough plant food to survive in the wild.

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RT @jorgepadillamx: Durante nuestra evolución hemos comido prácticamente de todo. Sin embargo, aún no nos adaptamos a los cambios alimentic…

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Jorge Padilla

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Durante nuestra evolución hemos comido prácticamente de todo. Sin embargo, aún no nos adaptamos a los cambios alimenticios tan agresivos de las últimas décadas-cientos de años (Introducción del trigo, cebada, productos ultraprocesados ‼️) https://t.co/DEcuUyXyr8 https://t.co/gBrkxXX7Ii

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