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Please cite scientific peer reviewed studies backing your claims. Science isn't litigated by consensus.
What specific claim I made are you interested in to start? Please give 1-3. I'd rather not do a wild goose chase of moving goalposts.
Litigated among experts? Probably not. The problem is your use To Litigate inherently, circularly, suggests dispute; but of course, if you have significant consensus, then there is also little to no dispute and thus little to no litigation. Scientific Consensus is absolutely a pillar nonetheless. Especially among laypersons. Peer-review by way of Systematic Reviews deploying meta-analysis, and especially albeit not limited to Cochrane studies do tend to attempt to draw consensus. These further reinforced when medical experts associations (e.g., AHA, AMA, AND) and regulatory agencies crafting food guidelines follow suit. From Canada to Norway (both outperforming US in health outcomes, generally) none of these dispute the findings, nor recommend anything remotely close to a Carnivore Diet for this reason.
Expert consensus was key in overcoming the deluge of conspiracy theory misinformation propaganda originating largely from right-wing sources on matters ranging from Climate Change, to Vaccinations during the coronavirus pandemic; and just like these two, so too is the misinformation surrounding diet originating significantly from far-right and pro-business sources as opposed to any threshold of scientific peer-review one would deem consensus.
Nobody said it better than Bertrand Russell, that when the conglomeration of expert belief and evidence points to a certain conclusion, then the layperson would be wise to follow.
Edit: I see now why the perplexing skepticism, given one moderates "Friendly Carnivore", as well as "Low Carb High Fat - Ketogenic"