Is kēpos keto/carnivore friendly?Updated a month ago

Yes: kēpos is uniquely compatible with both carnivore and ketogenic diets, and in many cases, it helps fill in critical biological gaps left by those approaches.

While carnivore and keto diets can offer powerful benefits (especially for reducing inflammation, improving insulin sensitivity, and rebalancing energy metabolism) they often come at the cost of microbial diversity. That’s because both diets restrict or eliminate plant fibers, which serve as the primary food source for many beneficial gut bacteria. Over time, this can lead to microbial depletion, weakened gut barrier integrity, and increased sensitivity to certain foods, even if symptoms aren't immediately noticeable.

kēpos addresses this problem without reintroducing problematic carbohydrates or fermentable plant fibers. Our formulation is built on Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) and human-identical lactoferrin (hmLF)—two compounds originally found in breast milk that are non-digestible by humans but selectively nourish the microbiome and regulate immune function. Crucially, these compounds are keto- and carnivore-compatible. They do not spike blood sugar, do not ferment aggressively like traditional prebiotics, and do not contain plant-based material.

HMOs feed foundational bacteria such as Bifidobacterium infantis and Akkermansia muciniphila—species that are often missing or diminished on strict animal-based diets. These microbes play critical roles in gut lining maintenance, metabolic regulation, and immune balance. Reintroducing them through diet alone is nearly impossible without the substrates that support their growth. kēpos delivers those substrates in their most targeted and evolutionarily compatible form.

Human lactoferrin complements this by reducing gut inflammation, supporting iron regulation, and enhancing barrier integrity. All without relying on plant-derived nutrients or fiber. For individuals who’ve adopted carnivore or keto to manage autoimmune conditions, IBS, or metabolic dysfunction, this level of precision and compatibility can make kēpos a powerful daily foundation.