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Florida Man's Carnivore Diet Leads to Severe Health Crisis

2/17/2025

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A Florida man in his 40s faced alarming health consequences after adhering to a carnivore diet for eight months, devouring up to 9 pounds of fatty foods daily. His cholesterol skyrocketed to over 1,000 mg/dL, resulting in xanthelasma—yellow cholesterol deposits that signal grave risks like heart disease and cancer.

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Story summary

A Florida man in his 40s faced alarming health consequences after adhering to a carnivore diet for eight months, devouring up to 9 pounds of fatty foods daily. His cholesterol skyrocketed to over 1,000 mg/dL, resulting in xanthelasma—yellow cholesterol deposits that signal grave risks like heart disease and cancer.