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Chicago Man's Insect Diet Sparks Health Concerns

1/14/2026

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  • Carlos, a 26-year-old from Chicago, eats up to 100 live insects daily to gain control and satisfaction.
  • His partner, Ashley, worries about health risks and financial strain from the habit.
  • A nurse practitioner warns that eating live bugs could cause health issues, including parasitic infections.
  • Since filming My Strange Addiction, Carlos has reduced his insect consumption despite experiencing heart palpitations.
  • Show My Strange Addiction airs on TLC on Wednesdays.