In this article, I present a case study that I conducted reviewing a paper in detail. I triangulated my points with my peer review of the previous papers, my personal experience, anecdotes of adherents to the lifestyle discussed in the paper, and the public reviews of the paper.

I write many articles about my lifestyle choices, usually backed up by scientific papers. However, I never seek to impose my diet or any lifestyle upon anyone. We are all individuals. My article today is not about whether a diet is good or bad. It is about the lack of scientific rigor and confusion created by the paper for laypeople seeking to make informed decisions from what is purported to be scientific information.

Respectful criticism is a foundational aspect of the development of science. I have no personal connection with this paper's researchers, editors, and or reviewers. I sincerely respect all of them as a common courtesy. In my opinion, ethical scientists can make mistakes like any other professionals. None of us is perfect. I believe that ethical scientists have good intentions for society. I do not doubt their integrity. However, I have concerns about their paper - as do several other scientists in my academic circles.

My article does not criticize or praise a diet but rather shows how a sample of scientific papers can mislead people with confirmation bias and lack of rigor. As a hard-learned lesson in my life, I don't like and try not to consume scientific papers sponsored by companies with an agenda as determining factors for my decision-making.