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Man's Carnivore Diet Leads to Alarming Health Crisis

2/4/2025

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Story summary

A man in his 40s faced alarming health issues after adopting a strict carnivore diet, resulting in yellowish nodules on his hands, feet, and elbows. His cholesterol skyrocketed to over 1,000 mg/dL, culminating in a diagnosis of xanthelasma. This case serves as a stark warning about the perils of extreme fad diets.

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Story summary

A man in his 40s faced alarming health issues after adopting a strict carnivore diet, resulting in yellowish nodules on his hands, feet, and elbows. His cholesterol skyrocketed to over 1,000 mg/dL, culminating in a diagnosis of xanthelasma. This case serves as a stark warning about the perils of extreme fad diets.