Can anyone explain why we have to wait 4 weeks for chicken/fish, 8 wks for beef?

Is there any scientific explaination for the above dietary restriction imposed by my doc? When I asked him, his response was "Because I said so." Well, that doesn't work for me and I want to be compliant. Please advise. Fondly,

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