Are humans anotomically herbivores? If so, why do many say we are omnivores?

Question

I'm fairly curious about whether someone can provide me with reliable sources constituting humans are omnivores, and not herbivores. I know that this might come off as stupid, ignorant, idiotic or all at the same time, but everything starts with evidence; and if that evidence isn't provided we would be dishonest with ourselves.

Answer 1

I suggest researching dentistry and omnivores and humans.

Some basic evidence to prove we are omnivores relates to our teeth. We have incisors and canines (which are carnivore teeth); and we have pre-molars and molars (which are herbivore teeth.

We are not "carnivorous omnivores" like cats. Cats literally cannot survive without meat. We can, but it takes a lot. Also, consider looking at "protein absorption and humans".

When humans absorb amino acids (the building blocks for protein), we actually have a "all-or-none" system. This is common with omnivores and carnivores. This means we need the entire compliment of amino acids to create a protein that we can use. Thus, in order to be an herbivore, we would need to eat bread and beans together, for example.

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